Picture

S5

The picture rolls

t Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.

 

vertically during

 

 

picture search.

 

 

 

 

S6

TV reception is poor.

t Make sure the aerial cables are connected securely.

 

 

t Adjust the TV aerial.

 

 

t Make sure SYSTEM (B/G or D/K) in the TUNER menu is set to

 

 

the system in your area.

 

 

 

 

Sound

 

 

 

 

S7

The picture has no

t The tape is defective. Please use a new tape.

 

sound.

t Make sure SYSTEM (B/G or D/K) in the TUNER menu is set to

 

 

the system in your area.

 

 

 

S8

The sound is

t When you play a tape with the same sound recorded on both the hi-

 

unstable or has an

fi and normal sound tracks, make sure AUDIO MIX in the AUDIO

 

echo.

OPTIONS menu is set to OFF (see page 69).

 

 

 

S9

You cannot select the

t Make sure AUDIO MIX is set to OFF in the AUDIO OPTIONS

 

left or the right

menu (see page 69).

 

channel while

t Make sure you are playing a hi-fi tape.

 

playing a tape

 

 

 

 

 

Playback

 

 

 

 

S10

The tape starts

t This is normal. When you insert a tape with no safety tab, the VCR

 

playing as soon as it

starts playing automatically.

 

is inserted.

 

 

 

 

 

Normal recording

 

 

 

 

S11

The tape is ejected

t The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the

 

when you press z

tab hole (see page 46).

 

REC.

 

 

 

 

S12

Nothing happens

t Make sure the tape is not at its end.

 

when you press z

t If the BL indicator is flashing in the display window, the tape

 

REC.

contains a programme protected by the SmartFile function (see

 

 

page 94).

 

 

 

 

SmartFile

 

 

 

 

S13

The programme label

t Make sure the clock and the date are set correctly.

 

cannot be taken

t Check the setting of the TV guide pages. Some stations may not

 

properly.

offer this service (see page 84).

 

 

t If you start recording more than two minutes before the beginning

 

 

of the programme, the title on the label may not correspond to the

 

 

one of the recorded programme. Manually enter the correct title

 

 

using the SMARTFILE EDIT menu (see page 87).

 

 

t If the TV reception is poor, the VCR will not be able to take the title

 

 

correctly. Manually enter the correct title using the SMARTFILE

 

 

EDIT menu (see page 87).

 

 

 

S14

Recording stops

t If the tape contains a programme protected by the SmartFile

 

halfway.

function, recording automatically stops before the protected

 

 

programme. Use another tape which has enough recording space.

 

 

 

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SLV-SF950N specifications

The Sony SLV-SF950N is a high-quality VCR that reflects the brand's commitment to innovation and performance in home entertainment technology. Designed with users in mind, it boasts an array of features that elevate the traditional video recording experience.

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