Sony SLV-780HF Operating Instructions Manual page 58

Troubleshooting (continued)
Recording
Timer recording
Others
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Symptom
A TV program does not appear on
the TV screen.
Remedy
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are using a
monitor, set it to video input.
TV reception is poor.
The tape ejects when you press
@ REC.
Nothing happens when you press
@ REC.
No sound is recorded on the
normal audio track.
Adjust the TV antenna.
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Make sure the tape has been wound to the beginning.
Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button. Select a
channel number when recording TV programs; select "L1" or "L2"
when recording from other equipment.
When not recording SAP sound, make sure the NORMAL AUDIO
option in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu is set to MAIN.
The timer does not operate.
A tape cannot be inserted.
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 has been wound to the beginning.
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 three hours. Reset the clock and timer.
When you use cable box control, make sure the CABLE BOX
CONTROL option is set to ON.
Check that a tape isn't already in the tape compartment.
The remote commander does not
function.
The channels on the VCR cannot be
changed.
The tracking indicator does not
appear on the screen.
You cannot control other TVs.
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 CABLE BOX CONTROL 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 resets to 1 when you
replace the batteries of the remote commander.
The VCR needs to be cleaned.
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.
Additional Information
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.