Sony SLV-K877PL, Operating Instructions Manual

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Additional Information
Recor
ding
T
imer r
ecording
Symptom
A TV program does not appear
on the TV screen.
TV reception is poor.
The tape starts playing as soon
as it is inserted.
The tape is ejected when you
press
r REC.
Nothing happens when you
press
r REC.
The timer does not operate.
A tape cannot be inserted.
The remote commander does
not function.
The tracking meter does not
appear on the screen.
The VCR needs to be cleaned.
The AMS function does not
work properly.
Remedy
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are
using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Adjust the TV antenna.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this
tape, cover the tab hole.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Select the correct source. Select a channel number with
the CH +/– buttons when recording TV programs;
select “L1” or “L2” with the INPUT SELECT button
when recording from other equipment.
• Check that the clock is set.
• Make sure a tape has been inserted.
• 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.
• Make sure your timer settings have not already passed
the current time.
• Check that the cable box is turned on.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
wall outlet for more than an hour. Reset the clock and
timer.
• Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape
compartment.
• 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 recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.
• 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 tape has too many blank spaces in a short time
span. Change SEARCH MODE in the SET UP
KARAOKE menu from AMS to INDEX.
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