Sony SLV-D570H VCR Troubleshooting

VCR Troubleshooting

	Symptom	Remedy
	The playback picture does not appear	• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
	on the TV screen.	you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
	The picture is not clear.	• Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.
		• The video heads are dirty (see “On cleaning the video
		heads” (page 3)). Clean the video heads using a Sony
		video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette
Playback		is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at
		• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your
		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.
		local Sony dealer for more information.
	The picture rolls vertically during	• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
	picture search.
	The picture has no sound.	• The tape is defective.
		• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cord
		connection.
	A TV program does not appear on	• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
	the TV screen.	you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
		• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or
		CH +/– buttons. Select a channel number when recording
		TV programs; select “L1” or “L2” when recording from
Recording		other equipment.
	inserted.	cover the tab hole.
	TV reception is poor.	• Adjust the TV antenna.
	The tape starts playing as soon as it is	• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
	The tape is ejected when you press	• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
	z REC.
	Nothing happens when you press	• Make sure the tape is not at its end.	Additional
	z REC.
	The timer does not operate.	• Check that the clock is set.
		• Make sure a tape has been inserted.
recordingTimer		• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.	Information
		• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
		• Make sure a program has been set for timer recording.
		• Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.
		• Check that the cable box is turned on.
		• The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from
		the wall outlet for more than one minute. Reset the clock
		and timer.
		• Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord.
Others	A tape cannot be inserted.	• Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.
	Control by AV mouse is not possible.	• The unit is not compatible with satellite TV receiver AV
		mouse, etc.

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