Sony SLV-SE830B User Manual

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Troubleshooting

The SHOWVIEW menu 
or the MINUTERIE 
menu does not appear.

• Check that OPTIONS PROG. in the FONCTIONS 

AVANCÉES menu is set correctly (see page 67).

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.

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.

A tape cannot be 
inserted.

• Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.

The remote commander 
does not function.

• 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] / [MAGN] remote control switch is set 

correctly.

The selected input line 
connector number does 
not appear in the display 
window.

• Press CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line.

The tracking meter does 
not appear on the TV 
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.

The display window 
becomes dim.

• The display window automatically becomes dim when the 

VCR is in standby or timer recording mode.

The VCR needs to be 
cleaned.

• 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.