| Symptom | Remedy |
Timer | The timer does not operate. | • Check that the clock is set. |
recording |
| • Make sure a tape has been inserted. |
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| • Check that the safety tab has not been removed. |
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| • Make sure the tape has been wound to the beginning. |
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| • Make sure a program has been set for timer recording. |
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| •Make sure your timer settings have not already passed the |
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| current time. |
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Others | The desired operation cannot be | • Make sure the KEY INHIBIT ON/OFF switch is set to OFF. |
| selected. |
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| A tape cannot be inserted. | • Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment. |
| A mechanical noise is heard in the | • When a tape is inserted and the VCR is left in the stop mode with |
| stop mode. | the power turned on for about 5 minutes, the tape protection |
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| mechanism is activated automatically and a mechanical noise is |
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| heard. |
| The VCR needs to be cleaned. | • Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a |
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| soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not |
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| use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. |
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| If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, |
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| please consult your nearest Sony dealer. |
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