Sony SLV-SF99EN Operating Instructions Manual page 103

Picture
S1
The VCR picture
does not appear on
the TV screen.
S2 The TV programme
is not clear or has
some interference.
S3
The playback picture
is not clear or has
some interference.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture
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Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a
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monitor, set it to video input.
If the VCR is connected to the TV with the EURO-AV cable,
make sure the TV/VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window.
Use the TV/VIDEO key on the remote commander to light the
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TV/VIDEO indicator.
If the VCR is connected to the TV only with the aerial cable,
make sure that RF MODULATOR is set to ON in the OTHER
OPTIONS menu (see page 73).
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If your TV is connected to the VCR with both EURO-AV and
aerial cables, make sure the RF MODULATOR is set to OFF in
the OTHER OPTIONS menu (see page 73).
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Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF
MODULATOR output of your VCR.
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If your TV is connected to the VCR with both EURO-AV and
aerial cables, make sure the RF MODULATOR is set to OFF in
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the OTHER OPTIONS menu (see page 73).
Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF
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MODULATOR output of your VCR.
Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons (see page
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69).
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.
• Rough picture
initial
contamination
Additional Information
Unclear picture • No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
terminal
continued
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