Sony SLV-AV100UX operating instructions Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting (continued)

	Symptom	Remedy

Recording and TV No TV programme appears on		•	Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a
reception	the TV screen.		monitor, set it to video input.
		• If the unit is connected to the TV using only the aerial cable,
			make sure that the RF MODULATOR switch on the rear panel
			is set to ON.

	TV reception is poor.	• Adjust the TV aerial.
		•	Place the TV away from the audio components.

	The tape starts playing as soon	•	The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover
	as it is inserted.		the tab hole.

	The tape is ejected when you	•	Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
	press r REC.

Nothing happens when you press r REC.

•Make sure the tape is not at its end.

•If you want to record from other equipment, select the correct source with the function buttons on the unit. If you select the input source with the remote commander function buttons, the remote commander may be switched to control other equipment. Make sure the remote commander is set for the unit’s VCR control if you use r REC on the remote commander.

If you want to record TV programmes, press VHS TUNER on the remote commander, then select a programme position.

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 you press TIMER REC ON/OFF to set the unit to timer recording standby.

•Make sure the current time has not already passed your timer settings.

•Check that the decoder is turned on.

•Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.

•The clock stops if the unit is disconnected from the mains for more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer.

Other VCR problems

A tape cannot be inserted.	• Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment.
The tracking indicator does not	• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking
appear on the screen.	cannot be adjusted.

The unit needs to be cleaned.	• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft, dry cloth, or a
	soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
	Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

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Additional Information

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Contents Amplifier Integrated Video Cassette Recorder Installing PrecautionsSafety Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Step Inserting the batteries Using the remote commanderGetting Started Before you connect Aerial input on your TV usingUnit and the EURO-AV Scart connector On the TV Disconnect the aerial cable from yourIf your TV doesn’t have a EURO-AV Scart connector Connecting speaker systems Speakers Rear L/R connectors Connecting an active wooferListening through the headphones Placing the speakersConnecting various audio/video equipment Connect the mains lead to the mains Conserving power while the unit is standing by SuppliedPress RF Channel on the unit To check that the TV tuning is correctPress ON/STANDBY to turn on the unit Turn on your TV and select a programme positionPress VHS Tuner to turn on the unit and TV Press Easy SET UP on the unitSet the TV for VCR reception Positions of the stations, and disable the unused Lift the top cover of the remote commanderPreset automatically, change the programme Programme positions. If all the settings areSetting up the unit with Easy SET UP Press ?// to select the centre modeVolume of the rear speakers so you have an Decrease the volume of the centre speaker so youHave an equal volume balance with the other Equal volume balance with the other speakers atIf you have only front and rear speakers If you have only front and centre speakersManual setup Presetting channels Before you start…Manual setup Presetting channels Disabling unwanted programme positions If the picture is not clearManual setup Selecting station names/setting up Video Plus+ Press Cursor / to highlight the guide channel column only Guide Station name Channel Setting up Video Plus+ for satellite broadcasts Manual setup -- Changing/disabling programme positions Changing programme positionsITV BBC1 BBC2 CH4 Select Manual setup -- Changing/ disabling programme positions Manual setup Setting the clock Setting the clock manuallyManual setup Setting the clock Changing the station for Auto Clock Set Playing a video tape Basic VCR OperationsTo change the information in the display window To use the time counterTo mute the sound Using the pre- programmed sound FieldsTo check the remaining tape length Recording TV programmesPress r REC to start recording To stop recording To watch another TV programme while recordingRecording TV programmes To save a recordingRecording TV programmes using Video Plus+ Recording TV programmes using Video Plus+ To record satellite broadcastsUsing the unit after setting the timer Setting the timer manually Press Execute Press Timer REC ON/OFF Timer recording with PDC signalsPress Cursor / to confirm the setting Daily/weekly recordingChecking/changing/ cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap Audio/Video Equipment Operations Selecting the equipmentControlling the function buttons Before operating audio/video equipment Watching a picture while listening to audio equipmentFunction buttons on the unit Function To increase or decrease the volume To turn off the whole systemControlling VCRs Controlling VCRs which have the Command Mode selectorTurning on and controlling the unit’s VCR Controlling VCRs Turning on and controlling another VCR Using the remote commander buttons to control the other VCRTo relate VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 with Command Mode again Turning off the selected VCRControlling the TV Turning off the TV Controlling the TV Using the TV independentlyTo select the TV’s input source To scan the preset stations Listening to preset radio programmesTo scan preset stations Listening to a radio programmePlaying back a CD To locate a track with the number buttonsPlaying a tape Controlling a cassette deckRecording on a tape Controlling a cassette deck Customizing the remote commander for a DAT deck Controlling a DAT deckControlling a DAT deck Controlling an MD deck Customizing the remote commander for an MD deckPlaying an MD Controlling an MD deck Recording on an MDPlaying back an LD Customizing the remote commander for an LD playerControlling an LD player To start playback from the beginning of either LD sideControlling an LD player Turning off the LD playerSelecting the sound field Taking advantage of the sound fieldsSound Field Operations To temporarily turn off the sound effect you setWhat’s Dolby Surround and Dolby Pro Logic Surround? Taking advantage of the sound fieldsWhat’s surround sound? Adjusting the delay time Getting the most out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround soundCustomizing the sound fields To return to the previous menu Adjusting the tone for all sound fieldsTo start your adjustment from a flat equalizer curve Press Cursor /. to move the cursor I to Tone EditHighlight Effect Start playing a programmeSource, then repeat steps Press EXECUTE, then press CursorReinforcing the bass sound for all sound fields Source, then repeat steps Through 4 in Using the preSound fields in step Reconfiguring the Prologic and Theatre sound fields Increasing the maximum rear speaker level Playing/searching at various speeds Using the Click Shuttle ringAdvanced VCR Operations Recording TV programmes using the quick timer To extend the durationNicam system Recording stereo and bilingual programmesTo select the sound while recording How sound is recorded on a video tape Searching using the index function To stop searchingAdjusting the tracking Adjusting the pictureAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Changing menu options Menu choicesEditing Recording from another VCR or LD playerBefore you start editing Audio dubbing Before you start dubbing…To stop while editing To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audioAdditional Information Customizing the remote commander function buttonsTo restore the factory settings for VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 Factory set functionsTroubleshooting Symptoms caused by contaminated video headsTroubleshooting Remote commander does System Amplifier General SpecificationsVCR Inputs and outputs Index to parts and controls Front panelFront panel, with cover opened Display window Rear panel Index to parts and controls Remote commander Remote commander, with top cover opened Index Y, Z