Sony SLV-PH77EE - Manual (Page 19)

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Additional Information
SLV-P55EE/PH77EE 3-858-675-11 (2)
Symptom
The u (on/standby) switch
does not function.
The power is turned on but the
unit does not operate.
The VCR 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.
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your
nearest Sony service facility.
Additional Information
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
u to restart the unit. If the unit
does not work after pressing u again, disconnect the
mains lead from the mains. Wait for at least 15
seconds. Then reconnect mains, and press
u 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.
• Make sure the COLOR SYSTEM switch is set to the
position corresponding to the colour system which the
tape was recorded with.
• The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video
heads using the Sony V-25CL video head cleaning
cassette. If this 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, 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.
Power
Playback
continued
• Normal picture • Rough picture • Unclear picture • No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
initial terminal
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads