Sony SLV-SF99EN VCR User Manual


 
Additional Information
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting (continued)
Remote
commander
S21
The remote
commander does not
operate.
Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the
remote sensor on the VCR.
Replace all the batteries in the remote commander by new ones
if they are weak.
Make sure the TV/VIDEO remote control switch is set
correctly.
Make sure the COMMAND MODE switch position of the VCR
matches to the remote commanders one.
S22
You cannot control
your TV.
Set your TVs code number. The code number may change
when you replace the batteries of the remote commander (see
page 9).
Cleaning
S23
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 benzene.
Clock
S24
The clock has
stopped and “–: –”
lights in the display
window.
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for
more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer if needed (see
page 21).
Power
S25
The
/ ON/
STANDBY switch
does not function.
Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.
S26
The power is turned
on but the VCR does
not operate.
Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off, unplug the
mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours.
S27
The tape is ejected
when you press
/
ON/STANDBY.
You have set a timer recording, but the tape on which you want
to record is protected (or contains protected recordings). Unlock
the protection or use another tape or replace the safety tab (see
page 99).
S28
The display is not lit
when the VCR is in
STANDBY mode.
The VCR is in power save mode. Set the POWER SAVE option
to OFF in the OTHER OPTIONS menu (see page 73).
S29
POWER SAVE is set
to ON but the display
remains lit in
STANDBY mode.
The display is always lit if the VCR is in timer standby mode.
For more details regarding the energy saving, see page 73.