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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony
service facility.
General Troubleshooting
Symptom
Remedy
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(on/standby) switch does
not function.
• Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.
The power is turned on but the DVD-
VCR does not operate.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off,
unplug the mains lead and leave the DVD-VCR to dry for
over three hours.
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The clock has stopped and “--:--”
appears in the display window.
• The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from
the mains. Reset the clock (and timer).
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The remote commander does not
function.
• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the
remote sensor on the DVD-VCR.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with
new ones if they are weak.
• Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly.
• Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with the SELECT DVD/
VIDEO button.
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.
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