Sony SLV-SE240D Operating Instructions Manual page 80

Symptom
A tape cannot be
inserted.
The remote commander
does not function.
The selected input line
connector number does
not appear in the display
window.
The tracking meter does
not appear on the TV
screen.
You cannot control other
TVs.
The display window
becomes dim.
The VCR needs to be
cleaned.
The Line Through
function does not
operate.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture
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Troubleshooting
Remedy
• 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] remote control switch is set
correctly.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line.
• 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.
• The display window automatically becomes dim when the
VCR is in standby or timer recording mode.
• 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.
• Set POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu to OFF (see
page 70).
• Rough picture
initial
contamination
• Unclear picture
• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
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