Sony SLV-SE210G Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

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

	Symptom	Remedy
	The ?/1 (on/standby)	•	Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.
Power	switch does not function.
	The power is turned on	•	Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off,
	but the VCR does not		unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over
	operate.		three hours.
Clock	The clock has stopped	•	The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains
	the display window.		for more than one hour. Reset the clock (and timer).
	and “– –:– –” appears in
	The playback picture	•	Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are
	does not appear on the		using a monitor, set it to video input.
	TV screen.	•	If the VCR is connected to the TV with the Scart cable,
			make sure the VCR indicator is lit in the display window.
			Use the t TV/VIDEO button on the remote commander
			to light up the VCR indicator.
	The picture is not clear.	•	Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the
			RF channel output of your VCR.
		•	Adjust the tracking with the PROGRAM +/– buttons on
			the VCR.
		• The video heads are dirty (see the last page of
Playback			Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads using the Sony T-
			25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW 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 it may damage the video
			heads.
		•	The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your
			local Sony service facility for more information.
	The picture rolls	•	Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
	vertically during picture
	search.
	The picture has no	•	The tape is defective.
	sound.

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