Sony SLV-469 Operating Instructions Manual page 48

Troubleshooting (continued)
Symptom
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 ejects when you press
r REC.
Nothing happens when you
press r REC.
The timer does not operate.
A tape cannot be inserted.
The remote commander does
not function.
The tracking meter does not
appear on the screen.
The VCR needs to be cleaned.
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Additional Information
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 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.
• Select the correct source. Select a channel number with
the CH +/– buttons when recording TV programs;
select "L" with the INPUT SELECT button when
recording from other equipment.
• 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 have not already passed
the current time.
• Check that the cable box is turned on.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock and
timer.
• Check that a tape isn't already in the tape timer
compartment.
• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at
the remote sensor on the VCR.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with
new ones if they are weak.
• Make sure the TV / VIDEO remote control switch is
set correctly.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent,
such as alcohol or benzine.