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Troubleshooting
If vou have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Symptom
Remedy
The POWER switch does not
* Connect the AC power cord securely.
function.
« Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold
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POWER down on the VCR until the 0» indicator
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disappears.
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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 an hour.
~The clock has stopped and
¢ The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
2
"-:--" lights in the display
wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock
V
window.
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(and timer).
The playback picture does not
¢ 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
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cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads
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cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a
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standard service charge will be required).
Do not usé a
a
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. Use a new tape.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
initial
terminal
contamination
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