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Trouble check

If you run into any problem using the VCR, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

VCR

Power

Symptom

Cause and/or corrective actions

The power is not on.

The AC adaptor/charger is not connected to a wall outlet. mConnect the AC adaptor/charger to a wall outlet. (p. 11)

The battery pack is not installed. mInstall the battery pack. (p. 19)

The battery is dead.

mUse a charged battery pack. (p. 19)

The battery pack is quickly discharged.

• The ambient temperature is too low. (p. 52)

 

The battery pack has not been charged fully.

 

 

mCharge the battery pack again. (p. 19)

 

The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.

 

 

mUse another battery pack. (p. 18)

 

 

 

Operation

Symptom

Cause and/or corrective actions

The tape does not move when a tape transport button is pressed.

The POWER switch is set to OFF. mSet it to ON. (p. 13)

The tape has run out.

mRewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 13)

The tape does not start.

The tape is stuck to the drum. mEject the cassette. (p. 12)

The tape has run out.

mRewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 13)

The tab on the cassette is out (red).

mUse a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 12)

The cassette cannot be removed from the holder.

The AC adaptor/charger is not connected to a wall outlet. mConnect the AC adaptor/charger to a wall outlet. (p. 11)

The battery is dead.

mUse a charged battery pack or the AC adaptor/charger. (p. 11, 19)

{and 6indicators flash and no function

Moisture condensation has occurred.

except for cassette ejection works.

 

mRemove the cassette and leave the VCR for at least 1 hour.

 

 

(p. 53)

 

 

 

“CLOCK SET” appears when the VCR is

Reset the date and time. (p. 49)

turned on.

 

 

 

 

 

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