Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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| The ?/1 (on/standby) switch does | • Connect the AC power cord securely. | ||
| not function. | • | Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold down | |
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| ?/1 (on/standby) POWER on the VCR until “LOC” | |
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The power is turned on but the VCR | • | Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off, | ||
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| unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry for | |
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| over three hours. | |
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Clock | The clock has stopped and | • The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall | ||
appears in the display window. |
| outlet for more than one minute. Reset the clock (and | ||
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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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| 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 | |
Playback |
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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. | ||
| • 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. | ||
| picture search. |
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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 | |
| 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 | |
Recording |
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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, | ||
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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| Nothing happens when you press | • Make sure the tape is not at its end. | ||
| z REC. |
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52Troubleshooting