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filename[010ADDI.fm] model name1[SLV-SE310D] model name2[SLV-SE510D] [3-065-669-E1 (1)]
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The picture rolls
vertically during picture
search.
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
The picture has no
sound.
• The tape is defective.
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable
connection.
R
eco
rd
in
g
No TV programme
appears on the TV
screen.
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are
using a monitor, set it to video input.
• If your TV is connected to the VCR with both Scart and
aerial cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see
page 19).
• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the
RF channel output of your VCR.
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button.
Select a programme position when recording TV
programmes; select a line input when recording from other
equipment.
TV reception is poor.
• Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely.
• Adjust the TV aerial.
The tape starts playing as
soon as it is inserted.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole (see page 44).
The tape is ejected when
you press
z
REC.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole (see page 44).
Nothing happens when
you press
z
REC.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
Tim
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r
rec
or
di
ng
The timer does not
operate.
• 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 programme has been set for timer recording.
• Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.
• Check that the decoder is turned on.
• Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains
for more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer.
• Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
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