Sony RDR-VX515 Operating Instructions - Page 106

VCR Playback, VCR Recording, VCR Timer recording, No TV program appears on the TV screen.

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The c indicator flashes after timer recording is set. , Insert a recordable disc (page 28). , Insert a disc with enough space for the recording. , The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents further recording. , The disc is protected (page 66). The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after Synchro-Recording is set. , Insert a recordable disc (page 28). , Insert a disc with enough space for the recording. , The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents further recording. , The disc is protected (page 66). Contents previously recorded were erased. , Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC will be erased from the disc when the disc is inserted. VCR Playback The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen. , Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If a monitor is used, set it to video input. The picture is not clear. , Adjust the tracking by the TRACKING +/- buttons. , The video heads are dirty (see page 108). Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads. , The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony dealer for more information. , The tape is defective. The picture rolls vertically during picture search. , Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor. 106 The picture has no sound. , The tape is defective. , Check the audio cord connection. A tape cannot be inserted. , Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment. VCR Recording The channel cannot be changed from the one you are recording. , Set the TV's input source to "TV." No TV program appears on the TV screen. , Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If a monitor is used, set it to video input. , Select the correct source with the CH +/- or INPUT SELECT buttons. Select a channel number when recording TV programs; select "LINE1" or "LINE2" when recording from other equipment. TV reception is poor. , Adjust the TV antenna. 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. The tape is ejected when z REC is pressed. , Check that the safety tab has not been removed. Nothing happens when z REC is pressed. , Make sure the tape is not at its end. VCR Timer recording 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 program has been set for timer recording. , Make sure the timer settings are set for a future time. , Check that the cable box is turned on appears in the front panel display if the recorder is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than one minute. Reset the clock and timer.

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106
The
c
indicator flashes after timer recording is
set.
,
Insert a recordable disc (page 28).
,
Insert a disc with enough space for the recording.
,
The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents
further recording.
,
The disc is protected (page 66).
The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after
Synchro-Recording is set.
,
Insert a recordable disc (page 28).
,
Insert a disc with enough space for the recording.
,
The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents
further recording.
,
The disc is protected (page 66).
Contents previously recorded were erased.
,
Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC
will be erased from the disc when the disc is
inserted.
VCR Playback
The playback picture does not appear on the TV
screen.
,
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR.
If a monitor is used, set it to video input.
The picture is not clear.
,
Adjust the tracking by the TRACKING +/–
buttons.
,
The video heads are dirty (see page 108). Clean
the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning
cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not
available in your area, have the heads cleaned at
your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee
will be charged). Do not use a commercially
available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may
damage the video heads.
,
The video heads may have to be replaced.
Consult your local Sony dealer for more
information.
,
The tape is defective.
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.
,
Check the audio cord connection.
A tape cannot be inserted.
,
Check that a tape is not already in the tape
compartment.
VCR Recording
The channel cannot be changed from the one
you are recording.
,
Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”
No TV program appears on the TV screen.
,
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR.
If a monitor is used, set it to video input.
,
Select the correct source with the CH +/– or
INPUT SELECT buttons. Select a channel number
when recording TV programs; select “LINE1” or
“LINE2” when recording from other equipment.
TV reception is poor.
,
Adjust the TV antenna.
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.
The tape is ejected when
z
REC is pressed.
,
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Nothing happens when
z
REC is pressed.
,
Make sure the tape is not at its end.
VCR Timer recording
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 program has been set for timer
recording.
,
Make sure the timer settings are set for a future
time.
,
Check that the cable box is turned on.
,
“- -:- -“ appears in the front panel display if the
recorder is disconnected from the wall outlet for
more than one minute. Reset the clock and timer.