Sony VCRplus+ SLV-775HF Operating Instructions Manual page 73

Symptom Remedy
A TV program does not appear • Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
on the TV screen. you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
TV reception is poor. • Adjust the TV antenna.
The tape starts playing as soon • -The safety tab has been removed. To record on this
as it is inserted. tape, cover the tab hole.
The tape ejects when you press • Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• REC.
Nothing happens when you • Make sure the tape is not at its end.
press 9 REC. • Select the correct source. Select a channel number with
the CH +/- buttons when recording TV programs;
select "LI" or "L2" with the INPUT SELECT button
when recording from other equipment.
The timer does not operate. • Check that tlie 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 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 one hour. Reset the clock and
timer.
A tape cannot be inserted. * Check that a tape isn't 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 thel TV |/|VTR|remote control switch is set
correctly.
• 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
01 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
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The remote commander does
not function.
The tracking indicator does not
appear on the screen.
You cannot control other TVs.