Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility.
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| The ?/1 (on/standby) | • | Connect the mains lead to the mains securely. |
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Power | The power is turned on | • | Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off, |
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| The VCR is plugged in | • Set POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu to OFF (see | |
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Clock | The clock has stopped | • The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains. | |
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| The playback picture | • | Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are |
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| using a monitor, set it to video input. |
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| TV screen. | • | If the VCR is connected to the TV with the Scart cable, |
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| make sure the VIDEO indicator is lit in the display |
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| window. Use the t TV/VIDEO button on the remote |
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| The picture is not clear. | • | Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the |
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| RF channel output of your VCR (see page 22). |
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| • Adjust the tracking with the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the |
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| • The video heads are dirty (see the last page of |
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Playback |
| Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads using a Sony |
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| video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is |
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| not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your |
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| nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will |
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| be required). Do not use a commercially available liquid |
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| type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may damage |
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| the video heads. |
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| • | The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your |
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| local Sony service facility for more information. |
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| The picture rolls | • | Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor. |
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| The picture has no | • | The tape is defective. |
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| sound. | • | If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable |
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