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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| switch does not function. |
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Power | The power is turned on but | • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off, unplug |
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the VCR does not operate. | the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours. |
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| The VCR is plugged in but | • Set POWER SAVE in the |
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| the display window remains | 75). |
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| dark. |
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Clock | The clock has stopped and | • The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for |
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display window. |
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| The playback picture does | • Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a |
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| not appear on the TV | monitor, set it to video input. |
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| screen. | • If the VCR is connected to the TV with the Scart cable, make sure |
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| the VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window. Use the t TV/ |
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| VIDEO button on the remote commander to light up the VIDEO |
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| The picture is not clear. | • If your TV is connected to the VCR with both Scart and aerial |
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| cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see page 15). |
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| • Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF |
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| • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons. |
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| • The video heads are dirty (see the last page of Troubleshooting). |
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| Clean the video heads using the Sony |
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| nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be |
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| required). Do not use a commercially available liquid type |
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| cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may damage the video |
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| heads. |
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| • The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony |
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| service facility for more information. |
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| The picture rolls vertically | • Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor. |
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| during 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 connection. |
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