Troubleshooting
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Power | The POWER switch does not | • Connect the AC power cord securely. |
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| function. | • Set the KEY INHIBIT ON/OFF switch to OFF. |
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| The power is turned on, but the unit | • Press RESET or turn off the power, and disconnect the AC |
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| does not operate. | power cord from the wall outlet. |
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| The power is turned on, but no | • Press RESET or turn off the power, and disconnect the AC |
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| indicator appears in the display | power cord from the wall outlet. |
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| window or the indicators are not |
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| displayed correctly. |
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Recording | The playback picture does not | • Set the monitor to video input. |
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| appear on the monitor screen. |
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| The picture is not clear. | • Adjust the tracking with the DATA/TRACKING +/– buttons. |
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| • The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video heads |
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| using the Sony |
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| cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads |
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| cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service |
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| charge will be required.) Do not use a commercially available |
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| • The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local |
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| Sony dealer for more information. |
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| The picture rolls vertically during | • Adjust the vertical hold control on the monitor. |
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| picture search. |
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| The picture has no sound. | • The tape is defective. Use a new tape. |
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| The tape ejects when you press | • Check that the safety tab has not been removed. |
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| r REC. |
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| Nothing happens when you press | • Make sure the tape has been wound to the beginning. |
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| r REC. |
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Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture • Rough picture • Unclear picture • No picture
(or black & white screen appears)
initial | ( terminal |
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