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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony
service facility.
Symptom
Remedy
The ON/STANDBY switch
* Connect the mains lead securely.
+;
does not function.
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The power is turned on but the
* Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power
%
VCR does not operate.
off, unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry
for over one hour.
x
The clock has stopped and
* The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
Oo
"---" lights in the display
mains for more than one hour. Reset the clock (and
VY
window.
timer).
The playback picture does not
— * Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you
appear on the TV screen.
are using a monitor, set it to video input.
* If the VCR is connected to the TV only with the aerial
cable, make sure that the RF MODULATOR option in
the SET UP MENU is set to ON.
The picture is not clear.
¢ Adjust the tracking with the V/& TRACKING buttons.
(VHS deck only)
rs
© The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video
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heads using the Sony video head cleaning cassette. If
a
this cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have
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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 service facility for more information.
The picture rolls vertically
¢ Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
during picture search.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
¢ Normal picture
* Rough picture
¢ Unclear picture
¢ No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
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