Sony SLV-N51 VCR User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting
Additional Information
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 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 isnt already in the tape compartment.
The remote commander does not
function.
Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the
remote sensor on the VCR.
Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with
new ones if they are weak.
Make sure the TV
/ VIDEO switch is set correctly.
The tracking meter does not appear
on the screen.
The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.
You cannot control other TVs. Set your TVs code number. The code number may
change when you replace the batteries of the remote
commander.
The VCR 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.
Symptom Remedy
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
Normal picture Unclear pictureRough picture
initial
contamination
terminal
No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)