Sony D350P DVD VCR Combo User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting
Recording
The tape starts playing as soon as it is
inserted.
The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole.
The tape is ejected when you press
z REC.
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Nothing happens when you press
z REC.
Make sure the tape is not at its end.
Timer recording
The timer does not operate. Check that the clock is set.
Make sure a tape has been inserted.
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Make sure the tape is not at its end.
Make sure a program has been set for timer recording.
Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.
Check that the cable box is turned on.
The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from
the wall outlet for more than one minute. Reset the clock
and timer.
Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord.
Others
A tape cannot be inserted. Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.
The VCR mechanism needs to be
cleaned.
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such
as alcohol or benzine.
Control by AV mouse is not possible. The unit is not compatible with satellite TV receiver AV
mouse, etc.
Symptom Remedy
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
•Normal picture •Unclear picture•Rough picture
initial
contamination
terminal
•No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)