Sony SLV-SF950N Timer recording S15, S16, Synchronized Recording S17, S18, S19, Canal Plus S20

Timer recording

S15	The timer does not	t Check that the clock is set.
	operate properly.	t The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for
		more than an hour. Reset the clock and the timer.
		t Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
		t If the timer recording overlaps a programme protected by the
		SmartFile function, the recording stops halfway (see page 94).
		t The starting point of the recording overlaps a protected programme.
		t Make sure the tape is not at its end.
		t Make sure a tape has been inserted.
		t Make sure the current time is not already past your timer settings .
		t If you are recording a programme from a Set-Top Box, make sure
		the Set-Top Box is turned on.
S16	The VPS/PDC	t Check that the clock and the date are set correctly.
	function does not	t Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one (there
	operate properly.	might be a mistake in the TV guide programme). If the broadcast
		you wanted to record did not send the correct VPS/PDC
		information, the VCR will not start recording.
		t If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be altered and
		the VCR might not start recording.
	Synchronized
	Recording
S17	The SYNCHRO	t The tape has reached its end. Insert a new tape and press
	REC indicator turns	SYNCHRO REC again.
	off while recording
	or does not go back
	to recording standby
	mode.
S18	The Synchronized	t The connected equipment was not turned off.
	Recording function	Turn off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO REC
	does not work.	again.
		t There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again.
S19	The programme	t If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized Recording
	recorded with the	overlap, the programme that starts first has priority and the second
	Synchronized	programme starts recording only after the first programme has
	Recording function	finished.
	is incomplete.	t There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again.
	Canal Plus
S20	You cannot set	t Be sure that DECODER/LINE3 is set to DECODER in the OTHER
	channels as PAY-TV/	OPTIONS menu (see page 70).
	CANAL+ in the
	TUNER menu.
S21	You cannot watch	t Be sure that DECODER/LINE3 is set to DECODER in the
	Canal Plus when the	OTHER OPTIONS menu (see page 70).
	VCR is in standby	t Make sure the Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged in securely.
	mode.

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