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]
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Timer recording
The SHOWVIEW menu
or the TIMER menu does
not appear.
Check that TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu is
set correctly (see page 82).
The VPS/PDC function
does not operate
properly.
Check that the clock and the date are set correctly.
Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one
(there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If
the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good
VPS/PDC information, the VCR will not start recording.
If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be
altered and the VCR might not start recording.
Synchronized Recording
The SYNCHRO REC
button turns off while
recording or does not go
back to recording
standby mode.
The tape has reached its end. Insert a new tape and press
SYNCHRO REC again.
The Synchronized
Recording function does
not work.
The connected equipment was not turned off.
Turn off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO
REC again.
There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again.
The programme recorded
with the Synchronized
Recording function is
incomplete.
If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized
Recording overlap, the programme that starts first has
priority and the second programme starts recording only
after the first programme has finished.
There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again.
PAY-TV/Canal Plus
You cannot set channels
as PAY-TV/Canal Plus in
the TUNER menu.
Check that DECODER/LINE3 (or DECODER/LINE2) in
the OPTIONS-2 menu is set to DECODER (see page 82).
You cannot watch PAY-
TV/Canal Plus
programmes when the
VCR is in standby mode.
Check that DECODER/LINE3 (or DECODER/LINE2) in
the OPTIONS-2 menu is set to DECODER (see page 82).
Make sure the PAY-TV/Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged
securely.
Check that POWER SAVE in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set
to PARTIAL or OFF (see page 82).
A PAY- TV /C ana l Pl us
programme is always
recorded scrambled.
Make sure the PAY-TV/Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged
securely.
Check that DECODER/LINE3 (or DECODER/LINE2) in
the OPTIONS-2 menu is set to DECODER (see page 82).
Check that this channel is set as PAY-TV/Canal Plus in the
TUNERmenu(seepage38).
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