Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (see “For customers in USA” on the front cover)

General Troubleshooting

 

Symptom

Remedy

 

 

 

Power

The ?/1 switch does not function.

• Connect the AC power cord securely.

 

 

VCR does not operate.

unplug the AC power cord and leave the DVD-VCR to

 

The power is turned on but the DVD-

• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off,

 

 

dry for over three hours.

 

 

 

Clock

The clock has stopped and “-- : –”

• The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from

appears in the display window.

the wall outlet. Reset the clock (and timer).

 

 

 

 

 

The remote commander does not

• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the

 

function.

remote sensor on the DVD-VCR.

 

 

• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with

 

 

new ones if they are weak.

 

 

• Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly.

 

 

• Select DVD or VIDEO mode correctly with the SELECT

Others

 

DVD/VIDEO button.

 

 

Buttons on the unit does not function.

• Select DVD or VIDEO mode correctly with the SELECT

 

 

 

DVD/VIDEO button.

 

 

 

 

The tracking meter does not appear

• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and

 

on the screen.

tracking cannot be adjusted.

 

 

 

 

You cannot control other TVs.

• Set your TV’s code number. The code number may

 

 

change when you replace the batteries of the remote

 

 

commander.

 

 

 

88US Troubleshooting