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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| • Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold down | |
Power |
| ?/1POWER on the VCR until the | |
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The power is turned on but the VCR | • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off, | ||
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| does not operate. | unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry for | |
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| over three hours. | |
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| The clock has stopped and | • The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall | |
Clock | appears in the display window. | outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock (and timer). | |
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“ACS” flashes in the display window. | • The VCR is searching for a time signal. If channels in | ||
| your area do not carry time signals, set the clock | ||
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| The playback picture does not appear | • Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If | |
| 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 the Sony | |
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| these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, | |
Playback |
| have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer (a | |
| standard service fee will be charged). Do not use a | ||
| commercially available liquid 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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| connection. | |
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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 CH | |
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| +/– buttons. Select a channel number when recording TV | |
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| programs; select “L1” or “L2” when recording from other | |
Recording |
| equipment. | |
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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. | |
| zREC. |
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| Nothing happens when you press | • Make sure the tape is not at its end. | |
| zREC. |
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