,The video heads are dirty (see page 118). Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads.
,The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony dealer for more information.
,The tape is defective.
The picture rolls vertically during picture search.
,Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
The picture has no sound.
,The tape is defective.
,Check the audio cord connection.
A tape cannot be inserted.
,Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.
VCR RecordingThe programme position cannot be changed from the one you are recording.
,Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”
No TV programme appears on the TV screen.
,Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If a monitor is used, set it to video input.
,Select the correct source with the PROG +/– or INPUT buttons. Select a programme position number when recording TV programmes; select “LINE1,” “LINE2,” or “LINE3” when recording from other equipment.
TV reception is poor.
,Adjust the TV aerial.
The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted.
,The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole.
The tape is ejected when z REC is pressed.
,Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Nothing happens when z REC is pressed.
,Make sure the tape is not at its end.
VCR Timer recordingThe timer does not operate.
,Check that the clock is correctly set.
,Make sure a tape has been inserted.
,Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
,Make sure the tape is not at its end.
,Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording.
,Make sure the timer settings are set for a future time.
,Check that the satellite or digital tuner is turned on.
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,Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
,The recorder was already turned on at the timer recording start time. Set the recorder to standby mode before timer recording starts.
,The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority (page 82).
The c indicator flashes after timer recording is set.
,Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after
,Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
DisplayMenus or displays do not appear on the screen.
,While the recorder is reading disc information, the System Menu, OPTIONS menu, or information display will not appear.
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,Set the clock again (page 102).
The c indicator is flashing.
,The disc does not have any space for recording.
,Insert a recordable disc or a tape with its safety
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