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To stop editing Press x (stop) on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR). Editing Audio dubbing (SLV-SE830N only) Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility. Symptom Remedy Power The ?/1 (on/standby) switch does not function. • Connect the mains lead to the mains securely. The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off, unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours. The VCR is plugged in but the display window remains dark. • Set POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu to OFF (see page 69). ClockThe clock has stopped and “– –:– –” appears in the display window. • The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains. Reset the clock (and timer). Playback The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen. • Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input. • If the VCR is connected to the TV with the Scart cable, make sure the VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window. Use the t TV/VIDEO button on the remote commander to light up the VIDEO indicator. The picture is not clear. • Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF channel output of your VCR (see page 22). • Adjust the tracking with the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the VCR. • The video heads are dirty (see the last page of Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may damage the video heads. • The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony service facility for more information. The picture has no colour. • The COLOUR SYSTEM option in the USER SET menu is set to the wrong position. Set the option to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in. The picture rolls vertically during picture search. • Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor. Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Playback The picture has no sound. • The tape is defective. • If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable connection. The sound from a tape recorded with the VCR is not in stereo or the STEREO indicator in the display window is flashing. • Adjust the tracking. • The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette as explained above. Recording No TV programme appears on the TV screen. • Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input. • Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF channel output of your VCR (see page 22). • Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button. Select a programme position when recording TV programmes; select a line input when recording from other equipment. TV reception is poor. • Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely. • Adjust the TV aerial. • Make sure the TV system is correctly set for your TV. • Make sure TV SYSTEM (B/G or D/K) in the INSTALLATION menu is set to the same system in your local area. The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. • The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole (see page 44). The tape is ejected when you press z REC. • The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole (see page 44). Nothing happens when you press z REC. • Make sure the tape is not at its end. Timer recording The timer does not operate. • 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 VCR is disconnected from the mains. Reset the clock and timer. • Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead. Additional continued Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Timer recording The SHOWVIEW menu or the TIMER PROGRAMMING menu does not appear. • Check that TIMER METHOD in the EASY OPERATION menu is set correctly (see page 71). The VPS/PDC function does not operate properly. • Check that the clock and the date are set correctly. • Check that the VPS/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 VPS/PDC information, the VCR will not start recording. • If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be altered and the VCR might not start recording. Canal Plus You cannot watch Canal Plus programmes when the VCR is in standby mode. • Check that DEC is set to ON for this channel in the T...
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