98
Troubleshooting
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The picture has no
sound.
• The tape is defective.
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable
connection.
The sound is unstable or
has an echo.
• When you play a tape with the same sound recorded on
both the hi-fi and normal audio tracks, make sure MIX
AUDIO in the OPTIONS-1 menu is set to NON (see
page 90).
The sound from a tape
recorded with the VCR is
not in stereo or the
STEREO indicator in the
display window is
flashing.
• Adjust the tracking.
• The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using the
Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head
cleaning cassette as explained above.
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No TV programme
appears on the TV
screen.
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are
using a monitor, set it to video input.
• If your TV is connected to the VCR with both PERITEL
and aerial cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF
(see page 22).
• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the
RF channel output of your VCR.
• Select the correct source with the CHOIX ENTREE button.
Select a programme position when recording TV
programmes; select a line input when recording from other
equipment.
TV reception is poor.
• Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely.
• Adjust the TV aerial.
• Make sure NORME (L or B/G) in the REGLAGE DES
CHAINES menu is set to the same system used in your
local area.
The tape starts playing as
soon as it is inserted.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole (see page 55).
The tape is ejected when
you press
z
ENR.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole (see page 55).
Nothing happens when
you press
z
ENR.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
Symptom
Remedy
