Sony ShowView SLV-SE740D, Operating Instructions Manual

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80 Troubleshooting
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A tape cannot be
inserted. • Check that a tape is not 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 selected input line
connector number does
not appear in the display
window. • Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line.
The tracking meter does
not appear on the TV
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 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.
The Line Through
function does not
operate. • Set POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu to OFF (see
page 70).
Symptom Remedy
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture • Rough picture
initial
contamination
• Unclear picture
• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
terminal