Sony SLV-SX717E VCR User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting
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filename[010ADDI.FM] model name1[SLV-SE610A/E] model name2[SLV-SE710D/E]
model name3[SLV-SX710D/E] model name4[SLV-SX717D/E]
model name5[SLV-SE810D/E] model name6[SLV-SX810D]
[3-065-674-E1 (1)]
Playback
The picture has no
sound.
Thetapeisdefective.
If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable
connection.
The sound is unstable or
has an echo.
When you play a tape with the same sound recorded on
both the hi-fi and normal audio tracks, make sure AUDIO
MIX in the OPTIONS-1 menu is set to OFF.
The sound from a tape
recorded with the VCR is
notinstereoorthe
STEREO indicator in the
display window is
flashing.
Adjust the tracking.
The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using the
Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head
cleaning cassette as explained above.
Recording
No TV programme
appears on the TV
screen.
Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are
using a monitor, set it to video input.
If your TV is connected to the VCR with both Scart and
aerial cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see
page 21).
Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the
RF channel output of your VCR.
Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button.
Select a programme position when recording TV
programmes; select a line input when recording from other
equipment.
TV reception is poor. Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely.
Adjust the TV aerial.
Thetapestartsplayingas
soon as it is inserted.
The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
coverthetabhole(seepage46).
The tape is ejected when
you press z REC.
The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
coverthetabhole(seepage46).
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 programme has been set for timer recording.
Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.
Check that the decoder is turned on.
Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains
for more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer.
Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
Symptom Remedy
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