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Additional Information
Symptom
The POWER switch does not
function.
The power is turned on but the
unit does not operate.
The unit enters standby mode
or turns off automatically.
The playback picture does not
appear on the TV screen.
The picture is not clear.
The picture rolls vertically
during picture search.
The picture has no sound.
The tape starts playing as soon
as it is inserted.
The tape is ejected when you
press
r
REC.
Nothing happens when you
press
r
REC.
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your
nearest Sony service facility.
Power
Playback
Remedy
• Connect the mains lead securely.
• Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,
unplug the mains lead and leave the unit to dry for
over an hour.
• The auto safety system is triggered to protect your tape
and the unit’s mechanism when there is something
wrong with the tape or when the mechanism is
overloaded. Press POWER to restart the unit. If the
unit does not work after pressing POWER again,
disconnect the mains lead from the mains. Wait for at
least 15 seconds. Then reconnect mains, and press
POWER again. If the unit still does not work, please
consult your nearest Sony service facility.
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you
are using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Adjust the tracking with the
$
/
4
TRACKING
NORMAL/SLOW buttons.
• The video heads are dirty (see the next page). Clean
the video heads using a video head cleaning cassette.
If a cleaning cassette is not 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 commercially available wet-type cleaning
cassette other than Sony’s, as it may damage the video
heads.
• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult
your local Sony service facility for more information.
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
• The tape is defective. Use a new tape.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this
tape, cover the tab hole.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT
switch, LINE 1 or LINE 2.
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