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Sony SLV-ED616ME Troubleshooting, Additional Information, Clock Power Playback Symptom Remedy

Models: SLV-ED515PS SLV-ED815PS SLV-ED818ME SLV-ED616ME SLV-ED915TH SLV-ED817TH SLV-ED915PS

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

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

Clock Power

Playback

Symptom	Remedy
The ?/1ON/STANDBY switch	• Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.
does not function.
The power is turned on but the	• Moisture condensation has occured. Turn the power
VCR does not operate.	off, unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry
	for over four hours.
The clock has stopped and	• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
“–:– –” lights up in the display	mains for more than eight hours (for SLV-ED915PS/
window.	TH, ED817TH, ED815PS and ED515PS only) and 24
	hours (for SLV-ED818ME/SG and ED616ME/MJ/SG
	only). Reset the clock (and timer).
The playback picture does not	• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are
appear on the TV screen.	using a monitor, set it to video input.
	• If you made connections using the aerial cable only,
	make sure the RF channel number is set correctly for
	your area.
The playback picture has no	• Set the PAL/MESECAM option in the SET UP MENU
colour or unusual colour.	according to your local colour system.
The picture or sound is distorted. • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.
	• Make sure the colour system is set to the system that
	the tape was recorded in.
	• If you made connections using the aerial cable only,
	make sure the TV system is set correctly for your area.
The picture is not clear, or a	• The video heads are dirty (page 55). Clean the video
message appears indicating that	heads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLW or E-25CLDR
the video heads need cleaning.	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 they may damage the video heads.
	• If a message appears, this indicates that the Head
	Condition Sensor has detected dirty video heads.
	Follow the on-screen message. For details about the
	Head Condition Sensor, see page 55.
	• 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.
	• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable
	connection.
	• If you made connections using the aerial cable only,
	make sure the TV system is set correctly for your area.
The sound is unstable or has an	• When you play a tape with the same sound recorded
echo. (SLV-ED915PS/TH,	on both the hi-fi and normal sound tracks, make sure
ED818ME/SG, ED817TH and	the AUDIO MIX option in the SET UP MENU is set to
ED815PS only)	OFF.

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Contents

Video Cassette Recorder Safety PrecautionsInstalling Compatible colour/TV systems Table of contents Getting Started UnpackingChecking your model name Using the remote commander Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteries You can use this remote Connecting the aerial Connecting the VCR To a TV that has audio/video input jacks Additional connectionsAudio/video cable not supplied Audio cable not supplied Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR Tuning your TV to the VCRPress RF Channel on the VCR This channel will now be referred to as the video channel To obtain a clear picture from the VCR You want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channelIf your TV system is Select SLV-ED915PS/TH System Before you start… Selecting a LanguageTurn on your TV and set it to the video channel Press M/m to select the desired language Presetting all receivable Presetting channelsChannels using the One Touch Tuning function To check if the channels are preset correctly Turn on the VCR and the TV Presetting all receivable channels automaticallyPresetting channels Getting Started Prog + Presetting channels manuallyPress /.to move the cursor B to Channel coverage System B/G System D/K Press Prog +/- to select the programme position If the picture is not clear Disabling unwanted programme positionsPress /, to get a clearer picture, then press OK Selected programme position Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel Setting the clockPress , to select the month and set the month using M/m Press OK to start the clock Setting the clock Basic Operations Playing a tapeBasic Operations REW Stop Additional tasks Playing a tapeTo set the colour system To play an NTSC-recorded tape To use the time counter Recording TV programmes Insert a tape with its safety tab in placePress Prog +/- to select the programme position you want to Record Press x Stop To stop recordingTo check the remaining tape length To watch another TV programme while recording Tips Recording TV programmesTo record Ntsc colour system programmes Setting the Easy Timer Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function REC Speed Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function Setting or changing the Easy Clock Do this on the VCR Commander To cancel the timer setting To check or change the timer settingTo use the VCR after setting the timer To stop the VCR while recording, press x Stop Tips You can preset up to eight programmes at a time Setting the timer manuallyPress Menu and select Timer SET/ CHECK, then press OK Press M/m to set each item Daily/weekly recording Setting the timer manuallyPress ?/1 to turn off the VCR Search Operations Tape meter Searching for the current position on a tapeTo stop the Search function Blank section Last recorded Searching using the Blank Search functionTo stop searching Using the Index Search buttons on the remote commander Searching using the index function Using the Search Mode button and Easy Timer knob on the VCR Press xSTOP Searching using the Time Search functionEasy Timer knob Press H Play Playing/searching at various speedsTo resume normal playback To cancel the duration Setting the recording duration timeTo extend the duration Press zREC repeatedly to set to the new duration Checking Changing/ cancelling timer settings Programme Will be cut off Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsWhen the timer settings overlap Nicam system For SLV-ED915PS/TH only Zweiton German stereo systemTo select bilingual sound while recording Press Audio Monitor to select the sound you want Recording stereo and bilingual programmes For SLV-ED818ME/SG, ED817TH and ED815PS onlySelecting the sound during playback How sound is recorded on a video tape Tracking meter Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking APC playback About the Adaptive Picture Control APC functionAPC recording To deactivate the APC function Changing menu options Initial settings are indicated in bold printMenu choices Menu option Set this option to VMC-710/720HG audio/video cable not supplied Signal flow How to connect to record on this VCREditing with another VCR Editing Jack If the other VCR is Use a cable such as Editing with another VCR Basic editing When recording on this VCRBefore you start editing To stop editing To stop while editing Audio dubbing SLV-ED818ME/SG and ED616ME/MJ/ SG only Additional Information TroubleshootingClock Power Playback Symptom Remedy Others TroubleshootingSymptom Remedy Head Condition Sensor Sapphire tape cleanerSymptoms caused by contaminated video heads Supplied accessories SpecificationsSystem Inputs and outputs Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel Index to parts and controls Display window Video jacks Mains lead Aerial OUT connector LINE-1 in AUDIO/VIDEO jacksRear panel for SLV-ED616ME/MJ/SG and ED515PS only Remote commander V, W, X, Y Index