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filename[010ADDI.fm] model name1[SLV-N81] model name2[SLV-N71]
[3-065-551-11 (1)]
Additional Information
Timer recording
The timer does notoperate. • Checkthat the clock isset.
• Makesureatapehasbeeninserted.
• 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.
• Makesure your timer settings are past the current time.
• Check that thecable box is turned on.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall
outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer.
• When you use a Cable Mouse, make sure the CABLE
BOX CONTROL option is set to ON (SLV-N81 only).
• Turn the power offand unplug the ACpower cord.
Others
A tape cannot beinserted. • Check that a tape isn’talready in thetape compartment.
The remote commander does not
function.
• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander atthe
remote sensor on the VCR.
• Replace all thebatteries in the remote commander with
new ones if they are weak.
• Makesurethe•TV
/VIDEOswitch is set correctly.
• If you are not using Control S, make sure that both
miniplugs are disconnected.
The channels on the VCR cannot be
changed.
• Make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to
OFF.
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 TV’s 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. Donot useany typeof solvent, such as
alcohol or benzine.
Symptom Remedy
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
•Normal picture •Unclear picture•Rough picture
initial
contamination
terminal
•No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)