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| The picture rolls | • Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor. |
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| The picture has no | • The tape is defective. |
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Playback | sound. | • If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable |
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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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| Sony video head cleaning cassette as explained above. |
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| display window is |
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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. | • Select the correct source with the CHOIX ENTREE button. |
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| Select a programme position when recording TV |
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| programmes; select a line input when recording from other |
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TV reception is poor. | • Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely. |
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| • | Make sure SYS. (L/L’ or B/G) in the RECHERCHE |
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| MANUELLE menu is set to the same system in your local |
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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 the tape is not at its end. |
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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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| • Check that the satellite tuner is turned on. |
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| • The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains |
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