Sony 3-213-480-12(1) - Manual (Page 116)

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, The video heads are dirty (see page 118). Clean
the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning
cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not
available in your area, have the heads cleaned at
your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee
will be charged). Do not use a commercially
available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may
damage the video heads.
, The video heads may have to be replaced.
Consult your local Sony dealer for more
information.
, The tape is defective.
The picture rolls vertically during picture
search.
, Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or
monitor.
The picture has no sound.
, The tape is defective.
, Check the audio cord connection.
A tape cannot be inserted.
, Check that a tape is not already in the tape
compartment.
VCR Recording
The programme position cannot be changed
from the one you are recording.
, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”
No TV programme appears on the TV screen.
, Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR.
If a monitor is used, set it to video input.
, Select the correct source with the PROG +/– or
INPUT buttons. Select a programme position
number when recording TV programmes; select
“LINE1,” “LINE2,” or “LINE3” when recording
from other equipment.
TV reception is poor.
, Adjust the TV aerial.
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.
The tape is ejected when z REC is pressed.
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Nothing happens when z REC is pressed.
, Make sure the tape is not at its end.
VCR Timer recording
The timer does not operate.
, Check that the clock is correctly set.
, Make sure a tape has been inserted.
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
, Make sure the tape is not at its end.
, Make sure a programme has been set for timer
recording.
, Make sure the timer settings are set for a future
time.
, Check that the satellite or digital tuner is turned
on.
, “- -:- -” appears in the front panel display if the
recorder is disconnected from the mains for more
than one minute. Reset the clock and timer.
, Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
, The recorder was already turned on at the timer
recording start time. Set the recorder to standby
mode before timer recording starts.
, The programme that starts first has priority and
the second programme starts recording only after
the first programme has finished. If the
programmes start at the same time, the
programme listed first in the menu has priority
(page 82).
The
c
indicator flashes after timer recording is
set.
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after
Synchro-Recording is set.
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Display
Menus or displays do not appear on the
screen.
, While the recorder is reading disc information,
the System Menu, OPTIONS menu, or
information display will not appear.
“- -:- -” appears in the front panel display.
, Set the clock again (page 102).
The
c
indicator is flashing.
, The disc does not have any space for recording.
, Insert a recordable disc or a tape with its safety