Sony SLV-KH9ME/PS Operating Instructions Manual page 52

Troubleshooting (continued)
Symptom
The tape starts playing as soon as
it is inserted.
The tape is ejected when you
press r REC.
Nothing happens when you
press r REC.
A tape cannot be inserted.
The remote commander does not
function.
The tracking meter does not
appear on the TV screen.
The unit needs to be cleaned.
The AMS function does not work
properly.
The demonstration cannot be
stopped.
Sapphire tape cleaner
The unit incorporates a sapphire tape cleaner which cleans a video tape when it is
loaded. This cleaner can prevent the video heads from contamination by removing
dust or mold from the tape with the sapphire edge.
Head Condition Sensor
The Head Condition Sensor detects video heads. When the heads are dirty, a message will
instruct you to insert a video head cleaning cassette.
The VCR may temporarily switch to a different head and resume playback. To switch the
head, press · PLAY while the "PUSH [PLAY] TO RESUME TEMPORARILY" message
appears on the screen. Although playback will resume, the sound will be monaural. When
playback is finished, be sure to clean the heads with a video head cleaning cassette.
Be sure to use the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLW, or E-25CLDR 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).
Note
• When you manually adjust the tracking, the Head Condition Sensor will not operate.
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Additional Information
Remedy
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button
or PROG +/– buttons.
• Check that a tape isn't already in the tape compartment.
• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the
remote sensor on the unit.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with
new ones if they are weak.
• Make sure the TV / VIDEO remote control switch is set
correctly.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth,
or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol
or benzine.
• The tape has too many blank spaces in a short time span.
Change SEARCH MODE in the SET UP KARAOKE menu
from AMS to INDEX.
• Press I/u ON/STANDBY or p STOP on the VCR to stop
the demonstration for a salesperson.