Troubleshooting, Additional Information, Initial | Sony SLV-E780EE

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

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

		Symptom	Remedy

		The ON/STANDBY switch	• Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.
	Power	does not function.

		The power is turned on but the	• Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,
		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.

	Clock	The clock has stopped and	• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
	Clock	“–:– –” lights in the display	mains for more than one hour. Reset the clock (and
		“–:– –” 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.
			• If the VCR is connected to the TV only with the aerial
			cable, make sure that RF MODULATOR in the
			OPTIONS menu is set to ON.

		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
	Playback		cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads
	Playback		cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a
			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.

		The sound is unstable or has an	• When you play a tape with the same sound recorded
		echo.	on both the hi-fi and normal sound tracks, make sure
			AUDIO MIX in the OPTIONS menu is set to OFF.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

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

initial	terminal
contamination

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Sony SLV-E780EE manual Troubleshooting, Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads, Additional Information, Symptom Remedy

Contents

Video Cassette Recorder Precautions SafetyInstalling Compatible colour systems Table of contents Unpacking Getting Started Setting up the remote commander Using the remote commanderInserting the batteries You can use this remote Setting up the remote commander TV control buttons Audio Monitor Connecting the VCR To a TV that has a EURO-AV Scart connector To a TV that has Line in connectorAdditional connections Cable as shown on the right Tuning your TV to the VCR Factory-preset RF channel appears in the display windowPress ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR Press RF Channel on the VCR To check to see if the TV tuning is correct You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want toPlay a tape, set the TV to the video channel To obtain a clear picture from the VCR Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function To cancel the Auto Set Up functionPress Auto SET UP Tip Setting the clock Before you start… Setting the clock Press /to flash the month and set the month pressingPress /to start the clock Press OK Press /.to select Language and press OK Manual setup Selecting a languageYou can change the on-screen display language Prog + Manual setup Presetting channelsPress /.to select Tuner and press OK Press /.to move the cursor Ó to Press Prog +/- to select the programmePosition Press ?//repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed Manual setup -- Presetting channels Disabling unwanted programme positions If the picture is not clear Press ?//to get a clearer picture, then press OK Play P Pause # FF p Stop 03 REW Playing a tapeBasic Operations Additional tasks To replay a recently watched sceneTo set the colour system To play an NTSC-recorded tape To display the counter on the TV screen, press Display Playing a tapeTo use the time counter Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Recording TV programmesTurn on your TV and set it to the video channel To record from a decoder, turn it on Recording TV programmes To stop recording Safety tab To check the remaining timeTo watch another TV programme while recording To save a recording Tips Press Menu and select TIMER, then press OK Recording TV programmes using the timerYou can preset up to eight programmes at a time Recording TV programmes using the timer To stop the VCR while recording, press p Stop on the VCR To record satellite broadcasts To use the VCR after setting the timerDaily/weekly recording Tips Playing/searching at various speeds Additional OperationsPlay Playback options Operation Playing/searching at various speeds To resume normal playback Recording TV programmes using the quick timer Using the quick timer during stop modePress Quick Timer repeatedly to set to the new duration To extend the duration Checking Changing/ cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap Selecting stereo and bilingual programmes Selecting the sound during playbackHow sound is recorded on a video tape Press Audio Monitor to select the sound you want About Optimum Picture Control OPC Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking Adjusting the picture Press MENU, then select Settings Select Options Initial settings are indicated in bold printChanging menu options Menu choices Changing menu options Video Options menu choices Menu option Set this option toOptions menu choices Menu option Set this option to How to connect to record on this VCR VMC-810 audio/video cable not supplied Signal flowEditing with another VCR This VCR Recorder Other VCR Player EURO-AV Scart Signal flow Not suppliedEditing with another VCR Operation When recording on this VCR Before you start editingTo stop editing Press the p Stop buttons on both VCRs Troubleshooting Symptoms caused by contaminated video headsSymptom Remedy Additional Information Recording Timer recording Symptom Remedy Troubleshooting Others Symptom Remedy Specifications Supplied accessoriesSystem Inputs and outputs Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel Display window Video Rear panel Index to parts and controls Remote commander Index J, K