Troubleshooting | Sony SLV-AV100UX instruction

Troubleshooting

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

	Symptom	Remedy

Unit’s power	The ON/STANDBY switch	• Connect the mains lead securely.
	doesn’t function.

	The power is turned on but	• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off, unplug the
	the unit doesn’t operate.	mains lead and leave the unit to dry for over one hour.

Clock	The clock has stopped and	• The clock stops if the unit is disconnected from the mains for more
	“-:--” lights in the display	than one hour. Reset the clock (and timer).
	window.

Playback	The playback picture does not
	appear on the TV screen.

•Make sure the TV is set to the VCR’s programme position. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.

•If the unit is connected to the TV only with the aerial cable, make sure that the RF MODULATOR switch on the rear panel is set to ON.

The picture is not clear.

•Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW buttons.

•The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video heads using the Sony V-25CL video head cleaning cassette. If this cleaning cassette is 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 wet-type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads.

•The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony service facility for more information.

•Place the TV away from the audio components.

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 echo.

•When you play a tape with the same sound recorded on both the hi- fi and normal sound tracks, make sure the AUDIO MIX option in the SET UP MENU is set to OFF.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

• Normal picture	• Rough picture	• Unclear picture	• No picture (or
			black & white
			screen appears)

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Sony SLV-AV100UX operating instructions Troubleshooting, Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

Contents

Amplifier Integrated Video Cassette Recorder Safety PrecautionsInstalling Compatible colour systems Table of contents Step Using the remote commander Inserting the batteriesGetting Started Unit and the EURO-AV Scart connector On the TV Aerial input on your TV usingBefore you connect Disconnect the aerial cable from your If your TV doesn’t have a EURO-AV Scart connector Connecting speaker systems Listening through the headphones Connecting an active wooferSpeakers Rear L/R connectors Placing the speakers Connecting various audio/video equipment Connect the mains lead to the mains Supplied Conserving power while the unit is standing by Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the unit To check that the TV tuning is correctPress RF Channel on the unit Turn on your TV and select a programme position Press Easy SET UP on the unit Press VHS Tuner to turn on the unit and TVSet the TV for VCR reception Preset automatically, change the programme Lift the top cover of the remote commanderPositions of the stations, and disable the unused Programme positions. If all the settings are Press ?// to select the centre mode Setting up the unit with Easy SET UP Have an equal volume balance with the other Decrease the volume of the centre speaker so youVolume of the rear speakers so you have an Equal volume balance with the other speakers at If you have only front and centre speakers If you have only front and rear speakers Before you start… Manual setup Presetting channels Manual setup Presetting channels If the picture is not clear Disabling unwanted programme positions Manual setup Selecting station names/setting up Video Plus+ Press Cursor / to highlight the guide channel column only Guide Station name Channel Setting up Video Plus+ for satellite broadcasts Changing programme positions Manual setup -- Changing/disabling programme positions ITV BBC1 BBC2 CH4 Select Manual setup -- Changing/ disabling programme positions Setting the clock manually Manual setup Setting the clock Manual setup Setting the clock Changing the station for Auto Clock Set Basic VCR Operations Playing a video tape To use the time counter To change the information in the display windowTo mute the sound Fields Using the pre- programmed sound Press r REC to start recording To stop recording Recording TV programmesTo check the remaining tape length To watch another TV programme while recording To save a recording Recording TV programmes Recording TV programmes using Video Plus+ To record satellite broadcasts Recording TV programmes using Video Plus+ Using the unit after setting the timer Setting the timer manually Press Cursor / to confirm the setting Timer recording with PDC signalsPress Execute Press Timer REC ON/OFF Daily/weekly recording Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap Selecting the equipment Audio/Video Equipment OperationsControlling the function buttons Watching a picture while listening to audio equipment Before operating audio/video equipmentFunction buttons on the unit Function To turn off the whole system To increase or decrease the volume Controlling VCRs which have the Command Mode selector Controlling VCRsTurning on and controlling the unit’s VCR To relate VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 with Command Mode again Using the remote commander buttons to control the other VCRControlling VCRs Turning on and controlling another VCR Turning off the selected VCR Controlling the TV Controlling the TV Using the TV independently Turning off the TVTo select the TV’s input source To scan preset stations Listening to preset radio programmesTo scan the preset stations Listening to a radio programme To locate a track with the number buttons Playing back a CD Controlling a cassette deck Playing a tapeRecording on a tape Controlling a cassette deck Controlling a DAT deck Customizing the remote commander for a DAT deck Controlling a DAT deck Customizing the remote commander for an MD deck Controlling an MD deckPlaying an MD Recording on an MD Controlling an MD deck Controlling an LD player Customizing the remote commander for an LD playerPlaying back an LD To start playback from the beginning of either LD side Turning off the LD player Controlling an LD player Sound Field Operations Taking advantage of the sound fieldsSelecting the sound field To temporarily turn off the sound effect you set Taking advantage of the sound fields What’s Dolby Surround and Dolby Pro Logic Surround?What’s surround sound? Getting the most out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound Adjusting the delay time Customizing the sound fields To start your adjustment from a flat equalizer curve Adjusting the tone for all sound fieldsTo return to the previous menu Press Cursor /. to move the cursor I to Tone Edit Source, then repeat steps Start playing a programmeHighlight Effect Press EXECUTE, then press Cursor Source, then repeat steps Through 4 in Using the pre Reinforcing the bass sound for all sound fieldsSound fields in step Reconfiguring the Prologic and Theatre sound fields Increasing the maximum rear speaker level Using the Click Shuttle ring Playing/searching at various speedsAdvanced VCR Operations To extend the duration Recording TV programmes using the quick timer Recording stereo and bilingual programmes Nicam systemTo select the sound while recording How sound is recorded on a video tape To stop searching Searching using the index function Adjusting the picture Adjusting the trackingAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Menu choices Changing menu options Recording from another VCR or LD player EditingBefore you start editing Before you start dubbing… Audio dubbing To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio To stop while editing To restore the factory settings for VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 Customizing the remote commander function buttonsAdditional Information Factory set functions Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Remote commander does Specifications System Amplifier GeneralVCR Inputs and outputs Front panel Index to parts and controls Front panel, with cover opened Display window Rear panel Index to parts and controls Remote commander Remote commander, with top cover opened Y, Z Index