Sony SLV-E580EG manual Troubleshooting, Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads, Terminal

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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 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
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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Safety PrecautionsInstalling Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Getting Started UnpackingUsing the remote commander Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteries Remote sensorTV control buttons Setting up the remote commanderTip Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderManufacturer Code number Code numbers of controllable TVsConnecting the VCR To a TV that has a EURO-AV Scart connector Connecting the VCRAdditional connections LINE-1 TV EURO-AV Scart VMC-2121 EURO-AV cable not suppliedTuning your TV to the VCR To check to see if the TV tuning is correct Tuning your TV to the VCRYou have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to Play a tape, set the TV to the video channelIf your country does not appear, select Else Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionAbbreviation Country Language To cancel the Auto Set Up function Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionPress Auto SET UP Setting the clock manually Setting the clockBefore you start… Press Cursor /.to set the date Setting the clockPress OK Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function Press Cursor ?//to select on Press Cursor /.to select Language and press OK Manual setup Selecting a languagePress Cursor /.to select Tuner and press OK Manual setup Presetting channelsProg + Press Prog +/- to select the programme Press Cursor /.to move the cursor Ó to Channel SETPosition Press Cursor ?//repeatedly until the channel you want isDisabling unwanted programme positions Manual setup -- Presetting channelsPress Cursor ?//to get a clearer picture, then press OK If the picture is not clearManual setup Setting up ShowView Setting up ShowView for satellite broadcasts Manual setup Setting up ShowView Connecting a decoder Setting the Canal Plus decoderSetting Canal Plus channels Select Settings and press OK Setting the Canal Plus decoderPress Cursor /.to select OPTIONS, then press OK Press MENU, then press Cursor /.toProgramme position Press Prog +/- to select the desired12 OK Playing a tape When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automaticallyTurn on your TV and set it to the video channel Press á PlayAdditional tasks Playing a tapeTo replay a recently watched scene To set the colour systemTo display the counter on the TV screen, press Display To use the time counterRecording TV programmes Insert a tape with its safety tab in placeTo record from a decoder, turn it on REC StopTo stop recording To check the remaining time Recording TV programmesTo watch another TV programme while recording To save a recordingTips Press Showview Recording TV programmes using ShowViewSET Clear Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals Recording TV programmes using ShowViewTo stop the VCR while recording, press p Stop Daily/weekly recordingTo record satellite broadcasts To use the VCR after setting the timerPress Menu and select TIMER, then press OK Setting the timer manuallyOperations To stop recording BasicSetting the timer manually Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speedsREW REW á Play Playback options OperationTo use the shuttle ring in normal mode Using the shuttle ringTo use the shuttle ring in jog mode Playing/searching at various speedsTo resume normal playback Using the quick timer during stop mode Recording TV programmes using the quick timerPress Quick Timer repeatedly to set to the new duration To extend the durationChecking Changing/ cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsTo search backwards, press = Index Searching using the index functionTo stop searching Adjusting the tracking Adjusting the pictureAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Tip Initial settings are indicated in bold print Press MENU, then select SETTINGS. Select OptionsChanging menu options Menu choicesOptions menu choices Video Options menu choices Menu option Set this option toMenu option Set this option to How to connect to record on this VCR Connecting to a VCROther VCR Player EURO-AV Scart Signal flow Not supplied TipThis VCR Recorder LINE-1 TV Connecting to a VCRPin adaptor Player not supplied Basic editing When recording on this VCRBefore you start editing To stop editingBefore you start editing… Audio dubbingTo stop while editing Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads TroubleshootingClock Power Playback Symptom Remedy Additional InformationRecording Timer recording Symptom Remedy TroubleshootingVideo Others Symptom RemedySupplied accessories SpecificationsSystem Inputs and outputsFront panel Index to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controls Display windowRear panel Antenne Entree connectorMains lead Remote commander Additional Information Additional Information Additional Information PAY-TV Index