Power Sources - Sony HVRM25AU - Professional Video Cassete recorder/player Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting
Symptom
Even though KEY INH switch is set to ON,
the unit responds to operations input using
the Remote Commander.
Whenever you connect the unit to an AC
outlet, the unit turns on automatically.
No picture on the LCD monitor.

Power sources

Symptom
The power cannot be turned on.
The unit will not operate even if the power
has been turned on.
Cassette tapes
Symptom
The cassette cannot be inserted.
It takes time to eject the cassette.
The cassette tape is not ejected when you
press the EJECT button.
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Chapter 6 Maintenance
Cause/Remedy
• Setting the KEY INH switch to ON does not disable the Remote Commander. To
disable the Remote Commander, set [COMMANDER] in the [OTHERS] menu to
[CONTROL S] (page 80).
• [AC ON MODE] in the [OTHERS] menu is set to [ON].
t Set [AC ON MODE] to [STANDBY] (page 81).
• There is a cassette inside the unit and the TIMER switch is set to REPEAT or
REC.
t Set the TIMER switch to OFF (page 7).
• [LCD BLACK] in the [DISPLAY SET] menu is set to [ON].
t Set it to [OFF] (page 75).
• With an analog connection, the current setting of [60i/50i SEL] in the [OTHERS]
menu is not appropriate.
t Set it to the appropriate position for the device you are using (page 82).
Cause/Remedy
• The AC power cord is disconnected.
t Connect the AC power cord.
• The KEY INH switch is set to ON.
t Set the switch to OFF (page 6).
• The POWER switch on the rear of the unit is in the "a" position (OFF).
t Press the "|" marked side of the POWER switch (ON) (page 20).
• The KEY INH switch is set to ON.
t Set the switch to OFF.
• Moisture condensation has occurred (page 94).
• The cassette is not inserted straight.
t Eject and reinsert it correctly.
t Disconnect the power supply and then reconnect it after about 1 minute. If the
unit does not operate even after you reconnect the power, use a sharp-tipped
ballpoint pen or similar tool to press the RESET button. When you press the
RESET button, all settings, including the date, time, and 60i/50i are initialized
(page 20).
Cause/Remedy
• There is moisture condensation on the head drum (page 94).
t With the unit powered on, wait more than one hour.
• The cassette is not inserted straight.
t Eject and reinsert it correctly.
• Another cassette has been loaded already.
t Remove the cassette and insert the one you want to load.
• This is not a malfunction.
t The unit ejects the cassette slowly to protect the tape. While the cassette is
being ejected, the q (cassette) indicator blinks.
t Check whether the power supply is connected properly.
• The KEY INH switch is set to ON.
t First, set the switch to OFF(page 6), then eject the casette.
• Moisture condensation has occurred in the unit (page 94).