Sony SLV-N900 - Manual (Page 74)

74 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Symptom Remedy
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The ?/1 switch does not function. • Connect the AC power cord securely.
• Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold down
?/1 POWER on the VCR until “LOC” disappears.
The power is turned on but the VCR
does not operate. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off,
unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry for
over three hours.
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k The clock has stopped and “--:--”
appears in the display window. • The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall
outlet for more than one minute. Reset the clock (and
timer).
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The playback picture does not appear
on the TV screen. • Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
The picture is not clear. • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.
• The video heads are dirty (see the last page of
“Troubleshooting”). 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 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.
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable
connection.
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A TV program does not appear on
the TV screen. • Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or
CH +/– buttons. Select a channel number when recording
TV programs; select “L1” or “L2” when recording from
other equipment.
TV reception is poor. • Adjust the TV antenna.
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 you press
z REC. • Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Nothing happens when you press
z REC. • Make sure the tape is not at its end.