Sony SLV-SX740N VCR User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Playback
The picture has no
sound.
The tape is defective.
If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable
connection.
The sound from a tape
recorded with the VCR is
not in stereo or the
STEREO indicator in the
display window is
flashing.
Adjust the tracking.
The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using a
Sony 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.
Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the
RF channel output of your VCR (see page 22).
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.
Make sure the TV system is correctly set for your TV.
Make sure TV SYSTEM (B/G or D/K) in the
INSTALLATION menu is set to the same system in your
local area.
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 (see page 44).
The tape is ejected when
you press z REC.
The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole (see page 44).
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.
Reset the clock and timer.
Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
Symptom Remedy
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