Sony RDR-VX500 Service Manual page 37

Contents previously recorded were erased.
, Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC
will be erased from the disc when the disc is
inserted.
VHS Playback
The playback picture does not appear on the TV
screen.
, Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR.
If 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 page 113). 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.
The picture rolls vertically during picture
search.
, Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or
monitor.
The picture has no sound.
, The tape is defective.
, If you made A/V connections, check the audio
cord connection.
VHS Recording
The channel cannot be changed from the
channel you are recording.
, Set the TV's input source to "TV."
Notes About This Recorder
On operation
• If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to
a warm location, or is placed in a very damp
room, moisture may condense on the lenses
inside the recorder. Should this occur, the
recorder may not operate properly. In this case,
remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on
for about half an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
• When you move the recorder, take out any discs.
If you don't, the disc may be damaged.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
section with very low level inputs or no audio
signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged
when a peak level section is played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine.
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available cleaning
disc. It may cause a malfunction.
Notes about the discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust,
fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause
it to malfunction.
A TV program does not appear on the TV
screen.
, 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 CH +/– or
INPUT SELECT buttons. Select a channel
number when recording TV programs; select
"LINE1" or "LINE2" when recording from other
equipment.
TV reception is poor.
, Adjust the TV antenna.
The tape starts playing as soon as it is
inserted.
, The safety tab has been removed. To record on
this tape, cover the tab hole.
The tape is ejected when you press z REC.
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Nothing happens when you press z REC.
, Make sure the tape is not at its end.
VHS Timer recording
The timer does not operate.
, 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 VCR-DVD recorder 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.
, The timer recording will not be activated if the
recorder is on at the preset time.
, The program that starts first has priority and the
second program starts recording only after the
first program has finished. If the programs start
at the same time, the program listed first in the
menu has priority (page 70).
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• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may
rise considerably inside the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the
disc from the center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• Do not use the following discs.
– A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
– A disc with a label or sticker on it.
– A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker
adhesive on it.
On cleaning the VCR mechanism
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a dry,
soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a
mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of
solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video
heads
initial terminal
contamination
VHS Others
A tape cannot be inserted.
, Check that a tape is not already in the tape
compartment.
Display
The clock has stopped.
, Set the clock again (page 99).
The indicator is flashing.
, The disc does not have enough space.
, Insert a recordable disc or a tape with its safety
tab in place inside the recorder.
Remote control
The remote does not function.
, Batteries are weak.
, The remote is too far from the recorder.
, The remote's manufacturer code returned to the
default setting when you replaced the batteries.
Reset the code (page 26).
, Turn on the recorder.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on
the recorder.
, Different command modes are set for the
recorder and remote. Set the same command
mode (page 29).
, Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to
DVD·VIDEO (page 27).
Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.
, The same command mode is set for both the
Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or
Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder and
recorder. Set a different command mode for the
recorder (page 29).
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Others
The recorder does not operate properly.
, Restart the recorder. Press down "/1 on the
recorder for more than ten seconds until "SONY
DVD" appears in the front panel display.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder
to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder and
wait until the clock appears in the front panel
display. Then, unplug the recorder and after
leaving it off for a while, plug it in again.
The disc tray does not open after you press
Z OPEN/CLOSE.
, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to
open after you have recorded or edited a disc.
This is because the recorder is adding disc data to
the disc.
The disc tray does not open and "TRAY
LOCKED" appears in the front panel display.
, Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
"CAN NOT RECORD BECAUSE OF HIGH TEMP."
appears in the front panel display.
, Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is
not blocked. Then, turn off the recorder, wait
until the clock appears in the front panel display,
and disconnect the AC power cord. Leave the
recorder off for a while, then re-connect the
power cord, and press "/1 on the recorder.
"CHILD LOCK" appears in the front panel
display.
, The recorder is locked. Cancel the Child Lock
(page 58).
Control by AV mouse is not possible.
, Some satellite receivers may not support AV
mouse.
About i.LINK
The DV IN jack on this recorder is an i.LINK-
compliant DV IN jack. This section describes the
i.LINK standard and its features.
What is i.LINK?
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling
digital video, digital audio and other data in two
directions between equipment having the i.LINK
jack, and for controlling other equipment.
i.LINK-compatible pieces of equipment can be
connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible
applications are operations and data transactions
with various digital AV equipment. When two or
more i.LINK-compatible equipment are
connected to this recorder in a daisy chain,
operations and data transactions are possible with
not only the equipment that this recorder is
connected to but also with other devices via the
directly connected equipment.
Note, however, that the method of operation
sometimes varies according to the characteristics
and specifications of the equipment to be
connected, and that operations and data
transactions are sometimes not possible on some
connected equipment.
Note
Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected
to this recorder by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting
cable). When connecting this recorder to i.LINK-
compatible equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks
(DV jacks), see the instruction manual of the equipment
to be connected.
About the name "i.LINK"
i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data
transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a
trademark approved by many corporations.
IEEE 1394 is an international standard
standardized by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers.
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