Troubleshooting - Sony SVO-1330 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

Power The POWER switch does not
function.
The power is turned on, but the unit
does not operate.
The power is turned on, but no
indicator appears in the display
window or the indicators are not
displayed correctly.
Recording The playback picture does not
appear on the monitor screen.
The picture is not clear.
The picture rolls vertically during
picture search.
The picture has no sound.
The tape ejects when you press
r REC.
Nothing happens when you press
r REC.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture • Rough picture
Symptom
• Unclear picture • No picture
initial
• Connect the AC power cord securely.
• Set the KEY INHIBIT ON/OFF switch to OFF.
• Press RESET or turn off the power, and disconnect the AC
power cord from the wall outlet.
• Press RESET or turn off the power, and disconnect the AC
power cord from the wall outlet.
• Set the monitor to video input.
• Adjust the tracking with the DATA/TRACKING +/– buttons.
• The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video heads
using the Sony T-25CL video head cleaning cassette. If this
cleaning cassette is 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
wet-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 monitor.
• The tape is defective. Use a new tape.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape has been wound to the beginning.
(or black & white
screen appears)
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Remedy
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