Sony SLV-685HF manual Symptom Remedy, Others

Troubleshooting (continued)

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	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.
Recording	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.
	rREC.
	Nothing happens when you	• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
	press r REC.	• Select the correct source. Select a channel number with
		the CH +/– buttons when recording TV programs;
		select “L1” or “L2” with the INPUT SELECT button
		when recording from other equipment.
	The timer does not operate.	• Check that the clock is set.
		• Make sure a tape has been inserted.
recording		• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
		• Make sure your timer settings have not already passed
		• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
		• Make sure a program has been set for timer recording.
Timer		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.
	The remote commander does	• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at
	not function.	the remote sensor on the VCR.
		• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with
		new ones if they are weak.
		• Make sure the	TV	/	VTR	remote control switch is set
Others		correctly.
	The tracking indicator does not	• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
	appear on the screen.	tracking cannot be adjusted.
	You cannot control other TVs.	• 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.

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