Troubleshooting
This section may help you isolate the problem. Should the problem persist, unplug the unit and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
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The picture does not appear on the | Wrong connection. | Check the connection. (See page 8.) | |||
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No power is provided to video camera | Turn on the power. |
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The VCR does not respond when you | No cassette. | Insert a cassette. |
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Moisture condensation has occurred. | Leave the VCR until its temperature | ||||
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| The VCR is in the alarm recording. | Wait for the alarm recording to finish. | |||
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| The security lock function is working. | Release the security lock. (See page 20.) | |||
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| The VCR is in | Press TIMER. |
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Recording cannot be done. (The tape | The safety tab on the cassette has | Cover the tab hole with plastic tape. (See | |||
ejects automatically.) | been removed. | page 17.) |
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Repeat recording cannot be done. | Alarm recording was made during | This is normal. |
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| REPEAT REC is set to OFF. | Set REPEAT REC to ON. (See page 20.) | |||
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Timer recording was not made. | Clock setting is not correct. | Set the clock correctly. (See page 13.) | |||
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| TIMER is not set to on. | Press TIMER to display the |
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Playback picture flickers or blurs. | Video heads are dirty. | Clean the video heads. |
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Time and date were not recorded. | The time/date display is not displayed. | Set the time/date display. (See page 15.) | |||
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The tape does not eject. | System trouble. | Turn the power off and on again to reset | |||
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The VCR does not function except to | The power of the equipment to be used | Turn on the power. |
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play back the tape. | is not turned on. |
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The ERROR display appears on the | There is a problem with your unit. | Please contact your Sony dealer. | |||
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