Sony SLV-D950G Operating Instructions Manual page 110

Symptom
The timer does not operate.
The PDC function does not operate
properly.
A tape cannot be inserted.
The selected input line connector
number does not appear in the
display window.
The VCR mechanism needs to be
cleaned.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture
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Troubleshooting
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 programme has been set for timer recording.
• Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.
• Check that the decoder is turned on.
• Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.
• The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from
the mains for more than one minute. Reset the clock and
timer.
• Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
• Check that the clock and the date are set correctly.
• Check that the PDC time you set is the correct one (there
might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If the
broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good
PDC information, the VCR will not start recording.
• If the reception is poor, the PDC signal might be altered
and the VCR might not start recording.
• Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line.
• 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)
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