Sony SLV-E780EE Troubleshooting, Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads, Symptom Remedy

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Troubleshooting

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

 

Symptom

Remedy

 

 

 

 

The ON/STANDBY switch

• Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.

Power

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.

 

 

 

Clock

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.

 

 

• If the VCR is connected to the TV only with the aerial

 

 

cable, make sure that RF MODULATOR in the

 

 

OPTIONS menu is set to ON.

 

 

 

 

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

Playback

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

AUDIO MIX in the OPTIONS menu is set to OFF.

 

 

 

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

• Normal picture

• Rough picture

• Unclear picture

• No picture (or

 

 

 

black & white

 

 

 

screen appears)

initial

terminal

contamination

 

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Precautions SafetyInstalling Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Unpacking Getting StartedSetting up the remote commander Using the remote commanderInserting the batteries You can use this remoteSetting up the remote commander TV control buttonsAudio Monitor Connecting the VCR To a TV that has a EURO-AV Scart connector To a TV that has Line in connectorAdditional connections Cable as shown on the rightTuning your TV to the VCR Factory-preset RF channel appears in the display windowPress ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR Press RF Channel on the VCRTo check to see if the TV tuning is correct You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want toPlay a tape, set the TV to the video channel To obtain a clear picture from the VCRSetting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function To cancel the Auto Set Up functionPress Auto SET UP TipSetting the clock Before you start…Setting the clock Press /to flash the month and set the month pressingPress /to start the clock Press OKPress /.to select Language and press OK Manual setup Selecting a languageYou can change the on-screen display language Prog + Manual setup Presetting channelsPress /.to select Tuner and press OK Press /.to move the cursor Ó to Press Prog +/- to select the programmePosition Press ?//repeatedly until the channel you want is displayedManual setup -- Presetting channels Disabling unwanted programme positionsIf the picture is not clear Press ?//to get a clearer picture, then press OKPlay P Pause # FF p Stop 03 REW Playing a tapeBasic Operations Additional tasks To replay a recently watched sceneTo set the colour system To play an NTSC-recorded tapeTo display the counter on the TV screen, press Display Playing a tapeTo use the time counter Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Recording TV programmesTurn on your TV and set it to the video channel To record from a decoder, turn it onRecording TV programmes To stop recordingSafety tab To check the remaining timeTo watch another TV programme while recording To save a recordingTips Press Menu and select TIMER, then press OK Recording TV programmes using the timerYou can preset up to eight programmes at a time Recording TV programmes using the timer To stop the VCR while recording, press p Stop on the VCRTo record satellite broadcasts To use the VCR after setting the timerDaily/weekly recording Tips Playing/searching at various speeds Additional OperationsPlay Playback options OperationPlaying/searching at various speeds To resume normal playbackRecording TV programmes using the quick timer Using the quick timer during stop modePress Quick Timer repeatedly to set to the new duration To extend the durationChecking Changing/ cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap Selecting stereo and bilingual programmes Selecting the sound during playbackHow sound is recorded on a video tape Press Audio Monitor to select the sound you wantAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking Adjusting the picture Press MENU, then select Settings Select Options Initial settings are indicated in bold printChanging menu options Menu choicesChanging menu options Video Options menu choices Menu option Set this option toOptions menu choices Menu option Set this option toHow to connect to record on this VCR VMC-810 audio/video cable not supplied Signal flowEditing with another VCR This VCR RecorderOther VCR Player EURO-AV Scart Signal flow Not suppliedEditing with another VCR Operation When recording on this VCR Before you start editingTo stop editing Press the p Stop buttons on both VCRsTroubleshooting Symptoms caused by contaminated video headsSymptom Remedy Additional InformationRecording Timer recording Symptom Remedy Troubleshooting Others Symptom RemedySpecifications Supplied accessoriesSystem Inputs and outputsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel Display window VideoRear panel Index to parts and controlsRemote commander Index J, K
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