Sony SLV-D570H Operating Instructions Manual page 111

VCR Troubleshooting
Symptom
The playback picture does not appear
on the TV screen.
The picture is not clear.
The picture rolls vertically during
picture search.
The picture has no sound.
A TV program does not appear on
the TV screen.
TV reception is poor.
The tape starts playing as soon as it is
inserted.
The tape is ejected when you press
z REC.
Nothing happens when you press
z REC.
The timer does not operate.
A tape cannot be inserted.
Control by AV mouse is not possible. • The unit is not compatible with satellite TV receiver AV
Remedy
• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.
• The video heads are dirty (see "On cleaning the video
heads" (page 3)). Clean the video heads using a Sony
video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette
is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at
your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be
charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid type
cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads.
• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your
local Sony dealer for more information.
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
• The tape is defective.
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cord
connection.
• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or
CH +/– buttons. Select a channel number when recording
TV programs; select "L1" or "L2" when recording from
other equipment.
• Adjust the TV antenna.
• 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.
• Check that the clock is set.
• Make sure a tape has been inserted.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Make sure a program has been set for timer recording.
• Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.
• Check that the cable box is turned on.
• The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from
the wall outlet for more than one minute. Reset the clock
and timer.
• Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord.
• Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.
mouse, etc.
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