Sony SVO-1320P Mode D'emploi page 30

Troubleshooting (continued)
Symptom
The picture being recorded does
Recording
not appear on the TV screen.
The tape is ejected when you press
r REC.
Nothing happens when you press
r REC.
The sound is not recorded in hi-fi.
(SVO-1520P only)
The desired operation cannot be
Others
selected.
Power on play/rec functions do not
work. (SVO-1520P only)
A tape cannot be inserted.
The remote commander does not
function.
A mechanical noise is heard in the
stop mode.
The VCR needs to be cleaned.
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Additional Information
Remedy
• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are using
a monitor, set it to video input.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape has been wound to the beginning.
• Make sure the REC LEVEL control has been adjusted correctly.
• Make sure the KEY INHIBIT switch is set to OFF.
• Make sure the SENSOR REC switch is set to OFF.
• 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 / VTR switch is set to VTR .
• Make sure the KEY INHIBIT switch is set to OFF.
• Make sure the SEQ. PLAY switch is set to OFF.
• Make sure the SENSOR REC switch is set to OFF. (SVO-1520P only)
• When a tape is inserted and the VCR is left in the stop mode with
the power turned on for about 5 minutes, the tape protection
mechanism is activated automatically and a mechanical noise is
heard.
• 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.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.