Troubleshooting - Sony SLV-675HF Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting
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Symptom Remedy
The POWER switch does not
•
Connect the AC power cord
securely.
flmction. * Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold
down POWER on the VCR until the VCR beeps and
the _ indicator disappears.
o
_" 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 florr_the
o '%- -" lights in the display wall outlet for rnore than one hour. Reset the clock
window. (and tirner).
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 rnonitor, set it to video input.
The picture isn't clear. * Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/- buttons.
• The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video
heads using the Sony T25CL video head cleaning
cassette. If this cleaning cassette isn't 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 comrnercially available wet
type cleaning cassette, as it rnay darnage the video
heads.
• The video heads rnay have to be replaced. Consult
your local Sony dealer for rnore infbrmation.
Tire picture rolls vertically * Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or rnonitor.
during picture search.
The picture has no sound. ° The tape is defective. Use a new tape.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
, Normal picture , Rough picture , Unclear picture
, No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
initial _ terminal
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