Sony SLV-SE250B, SLV-SE450B operating instructions No TV programme appears

	Symptom	Remedy
	No TV programme appears	•	Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a
	on the TV screen.		monitor, set it to video input.
		• If your TV is connected to the VCR with both PERITEL and aerial
			cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see page 13).
		• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF
			channel output of your VCR.
		• Select the correct source with the CHOIX ENTREE button. Select
			a programme position when recording TV programmes; select
Recording			“L1” or “L2” when recording from other equipment.
	TV reception is poor.	• Make sure NORME (L or B/G) in the REGLAGE DES CHAINES
		• Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely.
		• Adjust the TV aerial.
			menu is set to the same system used in your local area.
	The tape starts playing as	•	The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the
	soon as it is inserted.		tab hole (see page 43).
	The tape is ejected when	•	The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the
	you press z ENR.		tab hole (see page 43).
	Nothing happens when you	• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
	press z ENR.
	The timer does not operate.	• Check that the clock is set.
		• Make sure a tape has been inserted.
				Additional
		• 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.
recording		• Check that the decoder is turned on.		Information
		•	Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
		• Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.
		• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for
			more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer.
Timer
	The SHOWVIEW menu or	• Check that OPTIONS PROGRAMM. in the OPTIONS-2 menu is
	the MINUTERIE menu		set correctly (see page 68).
	does not appear.
	The VPS/PDC function	• Check that the clock and the date are set correctly.
	does not operate properly.	• 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.

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