Sony SLV-772HF Operating Instructions Manual page 90

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Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer. ;
Symptom Remedy
The I/© switch does not ¢ Connect the AC power cord securely.
function. ¢ Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold
s down I/() POWER on the VCR until the 0 indicator
3 disappears.
a The power is turned on but the ¢ Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,
VCR does not operate. unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry
for over three hours.
x The clock has stopped and ¢ The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
© "---—" lights in the display wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock
VU window. (and timer).
The playback picture doesnot § * Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
appear on the TV screen. you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
The picture is not clear. ¢ Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING+/- buttons.
¢ The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video
heads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, or
T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these
cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have
x the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility
rs (a standard service fee will be charged). 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 dealer for more information.
The picture rolls vertically ¢ Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
during picture search.
The picture has no sound. ¢ The tape is defective.
¢ If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable
connection.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
¢ Normal picture ¢ Rough picture e Unclear picture ¢ No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
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initial terminal
contamination
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