Sony DAV-D150G - Manual (Page 45)

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Troubleshooting (Continued)
Video Head Cleaning
The dirt accumulating on the head after a long period of time can cause the playback picture to become blurred or
broken up. High quality video cassette tapes will not normally deposit dirt onto the video head, but old or damaged
tapes might.
Symptom
The tape does not run
during recording.
The tape will not rewind
or fast-forward.
The playback picture
does not appear while
the tape is running.
Noise appears during
visual search.
Noise appears during
normal playback.
Breaks are noticeable
in Hi-Fi soundtrack.
Recording cannot be
started.
Tape-to-tape editing is
not possible.
Timer recording won’t
work.
PLEASE CHECK appears
when entering VIDEO
Plus+ programming
number.
No Hi-Fi sound.
No NICAM sound
recording.
Cause
The DVD/VCR Receiver is in the
RECORD PAUSE MODE.
The tape is already fully rewound or
fast-forwarded.
If you’re using only the RF cable for
connection.
This is normal.
The automatic tracking mode is
engaged.
The automatic tracking mode is
engaged.
There is no tape loaded, or the tape
loaded has had its record safety tab
removed.
DVD and VIDEO is working
simultaneously.
The source (another VIDEO, camcorder)
has not been properly connected.
The clock/or the timer have been set
incorrectly.
The timer is not engaged.
The loaded tape has had its record
safety tab removed.
Incorrect the VIDEO Plus+ programming
number.
Audio mode is not set properly.
NICAM mode is not set properly.
Correction
Press X (PAUSE) to resume recording.
Check the tape.
Set the TV to the Video channel (see
page 15).
Turn camcorder on and operate proper-
ly.
Try manual tracking (see page 24).
Try manual tracking (see page 24).
Insert a tape, or using adhesive tape,
cover the hole where the tab was
removed.
Set the function mode to VIDEO mode
by pressing DVD/VCR on the front
panel or VIDEO on the remote control.
Press x (STOP) to stop the working
then press REC.
Confirm that the camcorder is properly
connected.
Re-perform the clock and/or timer set-
tings.
Press @ / 1 and confirm that the timer
indicator is displayed on the DVD/VCR
Receiver’s Display.
Insert a pate with adhesive tape, or
insert a tape with the record safety tab
intact.
Re-enter the VIDEO Plus+ programming
number.
Select “STEREO” by repeatedly press-
ing AUDIO on the remote control.
Make sure NIC in the menu is set to
“AUTO” for the station to be recorded.
Moisture Condensation
Moisture condensation can occur:
• When the DVD/VCR Receiver is moved from a cold
place to a warm place.
• Under extremely humid conditions.
In locations where moisture condensation may occur:
• Keep the DVD/VCR Receiver plugged into an AC
power outlet with POWER On. This will help prevent
condensation.
• When condensation has occurred, wait a few hours
for the DVD/VCR Receiver to dry before using it.