Sony SLV-SE640B User Manual

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Troubleshooting
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The SHOWVIEW menu 
or the MINUTERIE 
menu does not appear.
• Check that OPTIONS PROG. in the FONCTIONS 
AVANCÉES menu is set correctly (see page 70).
The VPS/PDC function 
does not operate 
properly.
• Check that the clock and the date are set correctly.
• Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one 
(there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide).  If 
the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good 
VPS/PDC information, the VCR will not start recording.
• If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be 
altered and the VCR might not start recording.
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The ENR SYNCHRO 
button turns off while 
recording or does not go 
back to recording 
standby mode.
• The tape has reached its end.  Insert a new tape and press 
ENR SYNCHRO again.
The Synchronized 
Recording function does 
not work.
• The connected equipment was not turned off.
Turn off the connected equipment and press ENR 
SYNCHRO again.
• There was a power failure.  Press ENR SYNCHRO again.
The programme recorded 
with the Synchronized 
Recording function is 
incomplete.
• If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized 
Recording overlap, the programme that starts first has 
priority and the second programme starts recording only 
after the first programme has finished.
• There was a power failure.  Press ENR SYNCHRO again.
Ca
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You cannot watch Canal 
Plus programmes when 
the VCR is in standby 
mode.
• Check that DEC is set to OUI for this channel in the LISTE 
STATIONS TV menu.
• Make sure the Canal Plus PERITEL cable is plugged 
securely.
A Canal Plus programme 
is always recorded 
scrambled.
• Make sure the Canal Plus PERITEL cable is plugged 
securely.
• Check that DEC is set to OUI for this channel in the LISTE 
STATIONS TV menu.
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