Sony SLV-X9D/E Operating Instructions Manual page 98

Symptom
The Set-Top Box control
function does not work
properly.
You cannot watch the
STB picture when the
VCR is in standby mode
or recording standby
mode.
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 SMARTLINK
function does not work.
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.
98 Troubleshooting
Remedy
• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander only at
the remote sensor on the VCR and not at the STB sensor.
• Make sure you are pointing the STB controller at the
remote sensor on the Set-Top Box.
• Make sure the STB controller is connected securely.
• The STB tuner brand number may be deleted if you
disconnect it from the VCR. Re-enter the brand code
number corresponding to your Set-Top Box (see page 32).
• Check that POWER SAVE in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set
to PARTIAL or OFF (see page 89).
• Check that DECODER/LINE3 in the OPTIONS-2 menu is
set to LINE3 (see page 89).
• 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.
• Check that DECODER/LINE3 in the OPTIONS-2 menu is
set to LINE3 (see page 89).
• Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK,
MEGALOGIC, EASYLINK, Q-Link, EURO VIEW
LINK, or T-V LINK.
• Make sure you use the Scart cable to connect the VCR and
your TV.
• Make sure the Scart cable is connected securely.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.
• The tracking meter does not appear when playing back an
NTSC-recorded tape.
• 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.