Sony SLV-SF990G TV/VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window. Use the TV/VIDEO, screen appears

Picture

S1	The VCR picture	t Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a
	does not appear on	monitor, set it to video input.
	the TV screen.	t If the VCR is connected to the TV with a Scart cable, make sure the
		TV/VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window. Use the TV/VIDEO
		key on the remote commander to light the TV/VIDEO indicator.
		t If your VCR is connected to the TV with only an aerial cable, make
		sure the TV is correctly tuned to the VCR (see page 18).
S2	The TV programme	t If your TV is connected to the VCR with both a Scart and an aerial
	is not clear or has	cable, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see page 18).
	some interference.	t If your VCR is connected to the TV with only an aerial cable, make
		sure the TV is correctly tuned to the VCR (see page 18).
S3	The playback picture	t If your TV is connected to the VCR with both		a Scart and an aerial
	is not clear or has	cable, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see page 18).
	some interference.	t Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF
		channel output of your VCR (see page 18).
		t Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons (see page 70).
		t The video heads are dirty (see below). 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.
		t The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony
		service facility for more information.
S4	The tracking meter	t The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot
	does not appear on	be adjusted.
	the TV screen.
S5	The picture rolls	t Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
	vertically during
	picture search.
	Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
	• Normal picture	• Rough picture	Unclear picture	• No picture (or
				black & white
				screen appears)

initial

terminal

contamination

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