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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Remedy
Power
The ON/STANDBY switch does
e Connect the mains lead securely.
not function.
Playback
The playback picture does not
e Make sure the TV is set to the programme position for the VCR, or set
appear on the TV screen.
it to the video input.
The picture is not clear.
e Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING ADJUST menu.
e The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video heads using the
Sony video head cleaning cassette. If this cleaning cassette is not
available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony
service station (a standard service charge will be required). Do not use
a commercially available wet-type cleaning cassette, as it may damage
the video heads.
e The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony
dealer for more information.
a
eee
Recording
The tape ejects when you press
¢ Check that the safety tab has not been slid to show the red portion.
@ REC.
Nothing happens when you press
= ¢ ~Make sure the tape has been wound to the beginning.
@ REC.
e Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button. Select "L1,"
nd
BY Ae or
"43."
Others
A tape cannot be inserted.
e Check that a tape isn't already in the tape compartment.
The remote commander does not
e Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote
function.
sensor on the VCR.
e Replace the all batteries in the remote commander with new ones if
they are weak.
e Set the COMMAND
MODE selector to the same position on both the
VCR and the remote commander.
The VCR needs to be cleaned.
¢ Clean 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.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please
consult your nearest Sony service station.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
¢ Normal picture
¢ Rough picture
e Unclear picture
© No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
initial
terminal
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