Sony SLV-SE450B, SLV-SE250B operating instructions Troubleshooting, Symptom Remedy, Clock

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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 MARCHE/	• Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.
	VEILLE switch does not
	function.
Power
	The power is turned on but	• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off, unplug
	the VCR does not operate.	the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours.
	The VCR is plugged in but	• Set VEILLE ECO in the OPTIONS-2 menu to NON (see page 68).
	the display window remains
	dark.
Clock	The clock has stopped and	• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for
	“–:– –” appears in the	more than one hour. Reset the clock (and timer).
	display window.
	The playback picture does	• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a
	not appear on the TV	monitor, set it to video input.
	screen.	• If the VCR is connected to the TV with the PERITEL cable, make
		sure the MAGN indicator is lit in the display window. Use the t
		TV/MAGN button on the remote commander to light up the
		MAGN indicator.
	The picture is not clear.	• If your TV is connected to the VCR with both PERITEL and aerial
		cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see page 13).
		• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF
		channel output of your VCR.
		• Adjust the tracking with the ALIGNEMENT +/– buttons.
		• The video heads are dirty (see the last page of Troubleshooting).
Playback		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 has no colour.	• The STANDARD COULEUR option in the OPTIONS-1 menu is
		set to the wrong position. Set the option to conform to the system
		that the tape was recorded in.
	The picture rolls vertically	• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
	during picture search.
	The picture has no sound.	• The tape is defective.
		• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable connection.

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Troubleshooting