Additional Information; Troubleshooting - Sony SLV-E180EE Operating Instructions Manual

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your
nearest Sony service facility.
Symptom
The ON/STANDBY switch
does not function.
The power is turned on but the
VCR does not operate.
The clock has stopped and
"–:– –" lights in the display
window.
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.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture
initial contamination
Remedy
• Connect the mains lead to mains securely.
• Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,
unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for
over one hour.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
mains for more than an hour. Reset the clock (and
timer).
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are
using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.
• The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video
heads using the Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR or T-25CLW
video 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). Do not use a commercially
available liquid-type cleaning cassette other than
Sony's, as it may damage the video heads.
• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult
your local Sony service facility for more information.
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
• The tape is defective. Use a new tape.
• Rough picture
• Unclear picture
• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
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