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Troubleshooting
SmartFile
S14
Recording stops
halfway.
If the tape contains a programme protected by the SmartFile
function, recording automatically stops before the protected
programme. Use another tape which has enough recording
space.
Timer recording
S15
The timer does not
operate properly.
Check that the clock is set.
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for
more than an hour. Reset the clock and the timer.
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
If the timer recording overlaps a programme protected by the
SmartFile function, the recording stops halfway (see page 98).
The recording start point overlaps the protected programme.
Make sure the tape is not at its end.
Make sure a tape has been inserted.
Make sure the current time has not already passed your timer
settings .
If you are recording a programme from a satellite tuner, make
sure the satellite tuner is turned on.
S16
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 guide programme). 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.
Canal Plus
S17
You cannot set
channels as PAY-TV/
CANAL+ in the
TUNER menu.
Be sure that DECODER/LINE4 is set to DECODER in OTHER
OPTIONS menu (see page 73).
S18
You cannot watch
Canal Plus when the
VCR is in standby
mode.
Be sure that DECODER/LINE4 is set to DECODER in
OTHER OPTIONS menu (see page 73).
Make sure the Canal Plus EURO-AV cable is plugged securely.
S19
PAY-TV/Canal Plus
is always recorded
scrambled.
Make sure the Canal Plus EURO-AV cable is set securely.
Be sure that DECODER/LINE4 is set to DECODER in OTHER
OPTIONS menu (see page 73).
Be sure that this channel is set as PAY-TV/CANAL+ in TUNER
menu (see page 40).
Line selection
S20
You cannot select
LINE4.
Be sure that DECODER/LINE4 is set to LINE4 in OTHER
OPTIONS menu (see page 73).
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