Synchronized

Recording

S15

The SYNCHRO

t The tape has reached its end. Insert a new tape and press SYNCHRO

 

REC indicator turns

REC again.

 

off while recording

 

 

or does not go back

 

 

to recording standby

 

 

mode.

 

 

 

 

S16

The Synchronized

t The connected equipment was not turned off.

 

Recording function

Turn off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO REC again.

 

does not work.

t There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again.

 

 

 

S17

The programme

t If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized Recording

 

recorded with the

overlap, the programme that starts first has priority and the second

 

Synchronized

programme starts recording only after the first programme has

 

Recording function

finished.

 

is incomplete.

t There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again.

 

 

 

 

Remote

 

 

commander

 

 

 

 

S18

The remote

t Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote

 

commander does not

sensor on the VCR.

 

operate.

t Replace all of the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if

 

 

they are weak.

 

 

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

 

 

 

S19

You cannot control

t Set your TV’s code number. The code number may change when you

 

your TV.

replace the batteries for the remote commander (see page 8).

 

 

 

 

Cleaning

 

 

 

 

S20

The VCR needs to be

t Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft

 

cleaned.

cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use

 

 

any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzene.

 

 

 

 

Clock

 

 

 

 

S21

The clock has

t The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more

 

stopped and “–:– –”

than one hour. Reset the clock and timer if needed (see page 19).

 

lights up in the

 

 

display window.

 

 

 

 

 

Power

 

 

 

 

S22

The ?/1 ON/

t Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.

 

STANDBY switch

 

 

does not function.

 

 

 

 

S23

The power is turned

t Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off, unplug the

 

on but the VCR does

mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours.

 

not operate.

 

 

 

 

S24

The tape is ejected

t You have set a timer recording, but the tape on which you want to

 

when you press ?/1

record is protected. Use another tape or replace the safety tab.

 

ON/STANDBY.

 

 

 

 

S25

The display is not lit

t The VCR is in power save mode. Set the POWER SAVE option to

 

when the VCR is in

OFF in the OTHER OPTIONS menu (see page 75).

 

STANDBY mode.

 

 

 

 

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Sony SLV-SE850G Synchronized Recording S15, S16, S17, Remote Commander S18, S19, Cleaning S20, Clock S21, Power S22, S23

SLV-SE850G specifications

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