Sony SLV-E580EE Troubleshooting, Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads, Initial Terminal

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Troubleshooting

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

Clock Power

Playback

Symptom	Remedy
The ON/STANDBY switch	• Connect the mains lead to the 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 one hour. Reset the clock (and
window.	timer).
The playback picture does not	• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you
appear on the TV screen.	are using a monitor, set it to video input.

The picture is not clear.	• Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.
	• The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video
	heads using the Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-
	25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning
	cassettes are 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 liquid type cleaning cassette
	other than Sony’s, 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.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

• Normal picture	• Rough picture	• Unclear picture	• No picture (or
			black & white
			screen appears)

initial	terminal
contamination		continued
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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Compatible colour systems PrecautionsSafety InstallingTable of contents Getting Started UnpackingTo operate Set Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander Inserting the batteriesPROG+ VOL+ Setting up the remote commanderTV control buttons Cursor /./?Wide Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderDisplay MenuManufacturer Code number Code numbers of controllable TVsMains lead Connecting the VCRTo mains Aerial cable supplied Signal flow Additional connections Connecting the VCRTo a TV that has a EURO-AV Scart connector To a TV that has Line in connectorTuning your TV to the VCR To obtain a clear picture from the VCR Tuning your TV to the VCRTo check to see if the TV tuning is correct To cancel the Auto Set Up function Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionBefore you start… Setting the clockPress Cursor /to start the clock Manual setup Selecting a language Prog + Manual setup Presetting channelsTV system Channel number SET field Manual setup -- Presetting channelsDisabling unwanted programme positions Press Cursor ?//to get a clearer picture, then press OK If the picture is not clearFF P Pause 0 REW á Play Stop Playing a tapeBasic Operations Basic OperationsTo set the colour system Playing a tapeAdditional tasks To replay a recently watched sceneEnjoying the simulated stereo sound Virtual Stereo To use the time counterREC Stop Recording TV programmesTo stop recording Recording indicatorTo save a recording Recording TV programmesTo check the remaining time To watch another TV programme while recordingTips Displayed. BasicOperationsRecording TV programmes using the timer Press ON/STANDBY to turn off the VCR To record satellite broadcasts Recording TV programmes using the timerTo use the VCR after setting the timer Daily/weekly recordingTips REW á Play Playback options Operation Playing/searching at various speedsAdditional Operations REWReverse High speed Using the shuttle ringTo use the shuttle ring in normal mode To use the shuttle ring in jog modeTo resume normal playback Playing/searching at various speedsTo extend the duration Recording TV programmes using the quick timerUsing the quick timer during stop mode Checking Changing/ cancelling timer settings Programme Will be cut off About 20 seconds will be cut off When the timer settings overlapProgramme To stop searching Searching using the index functionAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking Adjusting the picture Auto Tape Speed Changing menu optionsMenu choices Tape Options menu choices Menu option Set this option toMenu option Set this option to Changing menu optionsVideo Options menu choices Menu option Set this option to Options menu choicesHow to connect to record on this VCR Connecting to a VCR or stereo systemThis VCR Player How to connect to a stereo systemConnecting to a VCR or stereo system VMC-810 audio/video cable not supplied Signal flowTo stop editing When recording on this VCRBasic editing Before you start editingTo stop while editing Audio dubbingBefore you start editing… Additional Information TroubleshootingSymptoms caused by contaminated video heads Clock Power Playback Symptom RemedyRecording Timer recording Symptom Remedy TroubleshootingVideo Others Symptom RemedyInputs and outputs SpecificationsSupplied accessories SystemFront panel Index to parts and controlsIndex to parts and controls Display windowRear panel Remote commander Additional Information G, H Index