Sony SLV-D370P Operating Instructions Manual page 104

Symptom
The subtitle language cannot be
changed or turned off.
The angles cannot be changed.
The player does not operate properly. • When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate
VCR Troubleshooting
Symptom
The playback picture does not appear
on the TV screen.
The picture is not clear.
The picture rolls vertically during
picture search.
The picture has no sound.
A TV program does not appear on
the TV screen.
TV reception is poor.
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.
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Troubleshooting
Remedy
• Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection
button on the remote (page 65).
• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being
played.
• The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles.
• Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection
button on the remote (page 65).
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played.
• The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.
abnormally, unplug the player.
Remedy
• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.
• The video heads are dirty (see "On cleaning the video
heads" (page 3)). Clean the video heads using a Sony
video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette
is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at
your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be
charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid type
cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads.
• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your
local Sony dealer for more information.
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
• The tape is defective.
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cord
connection.
• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or
CH +/– buttons. Select a channel number when recording
TV programs; select "L1" or "L2" when recording from
other equipment.
• Adjust the TV antenna.
• 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.