Sony SLV-ED915PS, SLV-ED817TH, SLV-ED515PS, SLV-ED818ME Troubleshooting, Symptom Remedy, Others

Troubleshooting (continued)

	Symptom	Remedy
	A TV programme does not	• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are
	appear on the TV screen.	using a monitor, set it to video input.
		• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or
		PROG +/– buttons. Select a programme position when
		recording TV programmes; select “L1”or “L2” (SLV-
		ED915PS/TH, ED818ME/SG, ED616ME/MJ/SG and
		ED515PS only) when recording from other equipment.
Recording	TV reception is poor.	• Adjust the TV aerial.
		• Make sure SYSTEM (B/G, D/K or I) in the TUNER
		PRESET menu is set to the system in your area.
	The recorded picture has no	• Set the PAL/MESECAM option in the SET UP MENU
	colour or unusual colour.	according to your local colour system.
	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 is ejected when you	• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
	press z REC.
	Nothing happens when you	• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
	press z REC.
	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.
recording		• 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
Timer		time.
		mains for more than eight hours (for SLV-ED915PS/
		• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
		TH, ED817TH, ED815PS and ED515PS only) and 24
		hours (for SLV-ED818ME/SG and ED616ME/MJ/SG
		only). Reset the clock and timer.
		• Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
	A tape cannot be inserted.	• Check that a tape is not already in the tape
		compartment.

The remote commander does not function.

Others

•Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR.

•Replace all of the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak.

•Make sure the TV/VIDEO remote control switch is set correctly.

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	The tracking meter does not	• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
	appear on the screen.	tracking cannot be adjusted.
	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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