Sony SLV-E580EG manual Troubleshooting, Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads, Terminal

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Troubleshooting

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

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Symptom	Remedy
The ON/STANDBY switch	• Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.
does not function.
The power is turned on but the	• Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,
VCR does not operate.	unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for
	over one hour.
The clock has stopped and	• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
“–:– –” lights in the display	mains for more than one hour. Reset the clock (and
window.	timer).
The playback picture does not	• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you
appear on the TV screen.	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 below). Clean the video
	heads using the Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-
	25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning
	cassettes are 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 liquid type cleaning cassette
	other than Sony’s, as it may damage the video heads.
	• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult
	your local Sony service facility for more information.
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.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

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

initial	terminal
contamination
		continued

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