Sony SLV-D281P Operating Instructions Manual page 92

Symptom
The picture from a connected cable
box or satellite receiver does not
appear on the TV screen.
The tape starts playing as soon as it is
inserted.
The tape is ejected when you press
z REC.
Nothing happens when you press
z REC.
The timer does not operate.
A tape cannot be inserted.
Control by AV mouse is not possible. • The unit is not compatible with satellite TV receiver AV
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Troubleshooting
Remedy
• Make sure the TV or monitor is set to video input.
• Select the correct line input (L1 or L2) which the cable
box or satellite receiver is connected with the INPUT
SELECT button.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Check that the clock is set.
• Make sure a tape has been inserted.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Make sure a program has been set for timer recording.
• Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.
• Check that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on.
• The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from
the wall outlet for more than one minute. Reset the clock
and timer.
• Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord.
• Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.
mouse, etc.