VCR Troubleshooting
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| The playback picture does not appear | • Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If |
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| on the TV screen. | you are using a monitor, set it to video input. |
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| The picture is not clear. | • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons. |
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| • The video heads are dirty (see the last page of |
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| “Troubleshooting”). Clean the video heads using the |
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| cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in |
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| your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony |
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| dealer (a standard service fee will be charged). Do not |
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| use a commercially available liquid type cleaning |
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| cassette, as it may damage the video heads. |
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| • The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your |
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| local Sony dealer for more information. |
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| The picture rolls vertically during | • Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor. |
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| picture search. |
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| The picture has no sound. | • The tape is defective. |
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| • If you made A/V connections, check the audio cord |
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| A TV program does not appear on | • Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If |
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| the TV screen. | you are using a monitor, set it to video input. |
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| • Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or |
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| CH +/– buttons. Select a channel number when recording |
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| TV programs; select “L1” or “L2” when recording from |
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TV reception is poor. | • Adjust the TV antenna. |
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| The tape starts playing as soon as it is | • The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, |
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| inserted. | cover the tab hole. |
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| The tape is ejected when you press | • Check that the safety tab has not been removed. |
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| Nothing happens when you press | • Make sure the tape is not at its end. |
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recordingTimer |
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z REC. | • The clock stops if the |
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| The timer does not operate. | • Check that the clock is set. |
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| • Make sure a tape has been inserted. |
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| • Check that the safety tab has not been removed. |
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| • Make sure the tape is not at its end. |
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| • Make sure a program has been set for timer recording. |
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| • Make sure your timer settings are past the current time. |
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| • Check that the cable box is turned on. |
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| the wall outlet for more than one minute. Reset the clock |
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| and timer. |
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| • Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord. |
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| A tape cannot be inserted. | • Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment. |
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The VCR mecanism needs to be | • Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft |
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| cleaned. | cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild |
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| detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such |
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| as alcohol or benzine. |
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