Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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| The ?/1 switch does not function. | • Connect the AC power cord securely. |
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Power | The power is turned on but the VCR | • Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold down |
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• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off, |
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| ?/1 POWER on the VCR until “LOC” disappears. |
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| does not operate. | unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry for |
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Clock | The clock has stopped and | • The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall |
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appears in the display window. | timer). |
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| The playback picture does not appear | • Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If |
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| on the TV screen. | you are using a monitor, set it to video input. |
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| The picture is not clear. | • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons. |
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| • The video heads are dirty (see the last page of |
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| “Troubleshooting”). Clean the video heads using a Sony |
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| video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette |
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| your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be |
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| charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid |
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| type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads. |
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| • The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your |
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| local Sony dealer for more information. |
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| The picture rolls vertically during | • Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor. |
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| The picture has no sound. | • The tape is defective. |
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| • If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable |
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| A TV program does not appear on | • Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If |
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| the TV screen. | you are using a monitor, set it to video input. |
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| • Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or |
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| CH +/– buttons. Select a channel number when recording |
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| TV programs; select “L1” or “L2” when recording from |
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TV reception is poor. | • Adjust the TV antenna. |
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| The tape starts playing as soon as it is | • The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, |
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| inserted. | cover the tab hole. |
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| The tape is ejected when you press | • Check that the safety tab has not been removed. |
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| z REC. |
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| Nothing happens when you press | • Make sure the tape is not at its end. |
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| z REC. |
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