Power

S26

POWER SAVE is set

t The display is always lit if the VCR is in timer standby mode. For

 

to ON but the display

more details regarding the energy saving function, see page 75.

 

remains lit in

 

 

STANDBY mode.

 

 

 

 

 

Tape

 

 

 

S27

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.

 

 

 

 

S28

A tape cannot be

t Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment.

 

inserted.

 

 

 

 

 

SMARTLINK

 

 

 

 

S29

The SMARTLINK

t Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link,

 

function does not

MEGALOGIC, EASYLINK/CinemaLink, Q-Link or TV-LINK.

 

work properly.

t Make sure you use a 21-pin Scart cable to connect the VCR and your

 

 

TV.

 

 

t Make sure the Scart cable is connected securely. Refer to your TV

 

 

manual for instructions.

 

 

 

 

Set-Top Box

 

 

control

 

 

 

 

S30

The Set-Top Box

t Be sure to point the VCR remote commander only at the VCR’s

 

Control function

remote sensor and not at the STB sensor.

 

does not work

t Be sure the STB controller is pointing at the set top box’s remote

 

properly.

sensor receiver.

 

 

t Make sure the STB controller is connected securely.

 

 

t The STB tuner brand number may be deleted if you disconnect it

 

 

from the VCR. Re-enter the brand code number corresponding to your

 

 

set top box (see page 28).

 

 

 

S31

You cannot watch the

t Make sure the POWER SAVE option is set to OFF in the OTHER

 

STB picture when

OPTIONS menu (see page 75).

 

the VCR is in

 

 

standby mode or z

 

 

REC standby mode.

 

 

 

 

Information

Additional

Troubleshooting

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Sony SLV-SE850G operating instructions Power S26, Tape S27, S28, Set-Top Box Control S30, S31

SLV-SE850G specifications

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