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| The picture has no | • | The tape is defective. |
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not in stereo or the | • | Sony video head cleaning cassette as explained above. |
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| The sound from a tape | Adjust the tracking. |
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| recorded with the VCR is | • | The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using a |
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| No TV programme | • | Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are |
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| using a monitor, set it to video input. |
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| screen. | • | Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the |
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| RF channel output of your VCR (see page 22). |
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| • Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button. |
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| Select a programme position when recording TV |
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Recording | TV reception is poor. | • | Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely. |
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| • | Make sure the TV system is correctly set for your TV. |
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| • | Make sure TV SYSTEM (B/G or D/K) in the |
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| The tape starts playing as | • | The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, |
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| The tape is ejected when | • | The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, |
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| Nothing happens when | • | Make sure the tape is not at its end. |
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| The timer does not | • | Check that the clock is set. |
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| operate. | • | Make sure a tape has been inserted. |
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| • | Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording. |
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| • Make sure your timer settings are past the current time. |
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| Reset the clock and timer. |
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| • | Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead. |
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