Sony SLV-X827MN manual Troubleshooting, Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility.

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Symptom	Remedy
The ON/STANDBY switch	• Connect the mains lead to mains securely.
does not function.

The power is turned on but the	• Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,
VCR does not operate.	unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for
	over one hour.
The clock has stopped and	• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
“–:– –” lights in the display	mains for more than an hour. Reset the clock (and
window.	timer).
The playback picture does not	• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are
appear on the TV screen.	using a monitor, set it to video input.

The picture is not clear.	• Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.
	• Make sure the colour system is set to the system that
	the tape was recorded in.
	• The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video
	heads using the Sony V-25CL video head cleaning
	cassette. If this cleaning cassette is not available in your
	area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony
	service facility (a standard service charge will be
	required). Do not use a commercially available wet-
	type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video
	heads.
	• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult
	your local Sony service facility for more information.
The picture rolls vertically	• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
during picture search.

The picture has no sound.	• The tape is defective. Use a new tape.
The picture has no sound.

The sound is unstable or has an	• When you play a tape with the same sound recorded
echo.	on both the hi-fi and normal sound tracks, make sure
	the AUDIO MIX option in the SET UP MENU is set to
	OFF.

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Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

• Normal picture

• Rough picture

• Unclear picture

initial

Additional Information

•No picture (or black & white screen appears)

terminal

SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11Installing PrecautionsSafety SLV-X827MNTable of contents Unpacking Getting StartedInserting the batteries Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander To operate SetCode numbers of controllable TVs Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderSetting up the remote commander TipTEAC67 Supplied Connecting the VCRMains lead To mains Signal flow Aerial cable To a stereo system Additional connectionsTo a TV that has audio/video input jacks Audio/video cableTuning your TV to the VCR To check to see if the TV tuning is correct To obtain a clear picture from the VCRSelecting a language Before you start…Presetting channels Presetting all receivable channels automaticallyPresetting channels ExecutePresetting channels manually PROG+Press Prog +/- to select the programme position Channel coverage System D/K System B/GDisabling unwanted programme positions If the picture is not clearSetting up CodePress Cursor / twice to highlight Setting up G-CODE for satellite broadcasts Setting up G-CODEChanging/ disabling programme positions Changing programme positionsChanging/disabling programme positions To disable Setting the clock Press Execute to start the clock # Search · P L AY Stop E W Playing a tapeBasic Operations To set the colour system Additional tasksReplaying a recently watched scene To play an NTSC-recorded tapePlaying a tape To use the time counterHow to connect to use this function OperationRecording TV programmes Prog + RECTo watch another TV programme while recording To stop recordingTo check the remaining tape length To save a recordingTips Recording TV programmesTo record Ntsc colour system programmes Recording TV Programmes Using G-CODE OperationsRecording TV programmes using G-CODE To record SelectTo use the VCR after setting the timer To record satellite broadcastsSetting the timer manually Daily/weekly recording Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speedsTo resume normal playback E W · P L a Y Playback options OperationReverse Tip Using the Click Shuttle ringSlow motion Reverse High speed Recording TV programmes using the quick timer To extend the durationChecking Changing/ cancelling timer settings Programme Will be Cut off Seconds will be cut off Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsWhen the timer settings overlap Nicam system Recording stereo and bilingual programmesZweiton German stereo system To select bilingual sound while recordingRecording stereo and bilingual programmes Selecting the sound during playbackHow sound is recorded on a video tape Stereo Bilingual Usually mixed left Right channels= / + Searching using the index functionTo stop searching About Adaptive Picture Control APC Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking Menu option Set this option to Changing menu optionsMenu choices VMC-810MS audio/video cable Not supplied Signal flow How to connect to record on this VCRHow to connect to a stereo system Editing with another VCRTo stop editing Operation when recording on this VCRBefore you start editing Troubleshooting Symptoms caused by contaminated video headsRecording Timer recording Others Symptom Remedy System SpecificationsSupplied accessories Inputs and outputsIndex to parts and controls Front panelRear panel Index to parts and controlsDisplay window Remote commander SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 Index V, W, X, Y