Sony KV-13VM40 Mode D'emploi page 49

Function Problems
Playback The sound drops out.
Recording The cassette is ejected
when you press
REC r.
Recording does not
function.
Timer Timer settings cannot
be made.
recording
The cassette is ejected
when you press
POWER to set the
timer.
The TIMER REC lamp
does not light up even
though you press
POWER to set the
timer.
Timer recording was
not made.
No sound is recorded
on the audio track.
A cassette cannot be
Others
inserted.
The remote control
does not work.
The VCR does not
operate.
Possible causes and remedies
• The tape is defective.
/ Use a new tape.
• The safety tab of the cassette has been removed.
/ Cover the tab hole with adhesive tape, or use another cassette
with a safety tab. (page 25)
• No cassette has been inserted.
/ Insert a cassette with the safety tab.
• The tape is at its end.
/ Rewind the tape.
• The clock has not been set.
/ Set the current time and date. (page 12)
• You made a mistake when setting the timer.
/ Check the setting steps. (pages 30 through 32)
• The safety tab of the cassette has been removed.
/ Cover the tab hole with adhesive tape, or use another cassette
with a safety tab.
• No cassette has been inserted.
/ Insert a cassette with its safety tab.
• No setting was made for the timer.
/ Set the timer to record a program. (pages 30 through 32)
• You did not press POWER to turn off the Video/TV and set the timer.
• There has been a power interruption lasting more than 30 minutes.
• The Multichannel TV Sound feature was set to SAP but a SAP program was
not being broadcast. (KV-20VS40 only)
/ Set the MTS setting to STEREO or MONO.
• Another cassette is already inserted.
/Press EJECT 6 to eject the cassette.
• The batteries are low.
/Replace the batteries. (page 4)
• The batteries are installed incorrectly.
/Install the batteries with correct polarities. (page 4)
• Moisture condensation occured.
/ Turn the power off, unplug the AC power cord and leave the Video/TV
to dry for over one hour.
Additional Information
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