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Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility.
Power
Playback
Symptom | Remedy |
The ON/STANDBY switch | • Connect the mains lead to mains securely. |
does not function. |
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The power is turned on but the | • Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off, |
unit does not operate. | unplug the mains lead and leave the unit to dry for |
| over one hour. |
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. |
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The picture is not clear. | • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING NORM/ |
| SLOW ?//buttons. |
| • Make sure the colour system is correctly set to the |
| system that the tape was recorded in. |
| • The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video |
| heads using the Sony |
| cassette. If this cleaning cassette is 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 wet- |
| type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video |
| heads. |
| • The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult |
| your local Sony service facility for more information. |
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| The picture rolls vertically | • Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor. |
| during picture search. |
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| The picture has no sound. | • The tape is defective. Use a new tape. |
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| The sound is unstable or has an | • When you play a tape with the same sound recorded |
| echo. | on both the |
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| the AUDIO MIX option in the SET UP MENU is set to |
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| OFF. |
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Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture | • Rough picture | • Unclear picture | • No picture (or |
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| black & white |
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| screen appears) |
initial | terminal |
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