Sony SLV-N900 Operating Instructions Manual page 75

Symptom
The timer does not operate.
A tape cannot be inserted.
The remote commander does not
function.
The channels on the VCR cannot be
changed.
The tracking meter does not appear
on the screen.
You cannot control other TVs.
The VCR needs to be cleaned.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture
Remedy
• 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 is turned on.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall
outlet for more than one minute. Reset the clock and
timer.
• When you use the cable box/satellite receiver control
feature, make sure the "Cable Box/Sat." option is set to
ON.
• Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord.
• Check that a tape is not already in the tape 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 switch is set correctly.
• If you are not using Control S, make sure that both
miniplugs are disconnected.
• Make sure the "Cable Box/Sat." option is set to OFF.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.
• Set your TV's code number. The code number may
change when you replace the batteries of the remote
commander.
• 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.
• Rough picture
initial
contamination
• Unclear picture • No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
terminal
Troubleshooting
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