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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 power adaptor is not connected to mains.

 

 

mConnect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 6)

 

The battery pack is not installed.

 

 

mInstall the battery pack. (p. 27)

 

The battery is dead.

 

 

mUse a charged battery pack. (p. 25)

 

 

 

The battery pack is quickly discharged.

The ambient temperature is too low.

 

The battery pack has not been charged fully.

 

 

mCharge the battery pack again. (p. 25)

 

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

 

 

mUse another battery pack. (p. 24)

 

• The VCR does not operate when using a battery that is not an

 

 

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

 

 

mUse an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 25)

 

 

 

Operation

Symptom

Cause and/or corrective actions

The tape does not move when a tape

• The POWER switch is set to OFF.

transport button is pressed.

mSet it to ON. (p. 8)

 

• The tape has run out.

 

mRewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 8)

Recording does not start.

• The tape is stuck to the drum.

 

mEject the tape. (p. 7)

 

• The tape has run out.

 

mRewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 8)

 

• The tab on the cassette is out (red).

 

mUse a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 7)

The cassette cannot be removed from

• The mains lead is disconnected.

the holder.

mConnect the mains lead firmly.

 

• The battery is dead.

 

mUse a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor.

 

(p. 6, 25)

{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. 32)

No sound or only a low sound is heard

• The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2 in

when playing back a tape.

the menu system.

 

mSet it to STEREO. (p. 11)

• The volume is turned to the minimum. mTurn the volume up. (p. 8)

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