Sony SLV-SE210G VCR User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting
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] remote control switch is set
correctly.
The tracking meter does
not appear on the TV
screen.
The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.
The display window
becomes dim.
The display window automatically becomes dim when the
VCR is in standby or timer recording mode.
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 Rough picture
initial
contamination
Unclear picture No picture (or
black & white
screen appears
)
terminal