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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Remedy
Power
The POWER switch does not
e Connect the AC power cord securely.
function.
Playback
The playback picture does not
e Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR, or set it to video
appear on the TV screen.
input.
The picture is not clear.
¢ The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video heads using a
Sony video head cleaning cassette. If this cleaning cassette is not
available in your area, have the heads cleaned at vour nearest Sony
dealer (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.
The picture has no sound.
e The tape is defective. Use a new tape.
Recording
The tape is ejected when you press
¢ Check that the safety tab has not been slid out to show the red portion
the @ REC buttons.
underneath.
Nothing happens when you press
= ¢ Make sure the tape has been wound to the beginning.
the @ REC button.
Others
A tape cannot be inserted.
e Check that a tape isn't already in the tape compartment.
The remote commander does not
¢ Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote
function.
sensor on the VCR.
¢ Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if
they are weak.
¢ Set the COMMAND
MODE selector to "VTR 2".
The VCR needs to be cleaned.
e Clean the cabinet, panel and controls 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.
When you do synchronized
¢ Set the LANC mode of the other VCR to S (see page 14).
editing, yowcan't control the other
¢ Set the LANC mode of this VCR to M (see page 14).
VCR from this VCR.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
¢ Normal picture
* Rough picture
e Unclear picture
e No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
terminal
initial
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