Troubleshooting, Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads – Sony SLV-690HF User Manual

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Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.

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Symptom

Remedy

The POWER switch does not
function.

Connect the AC power cord securely.

The power is turned on but the

VCR does not operate.

^ The clock has stopped and
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window.

Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,
unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry
for over an hour.

The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the

wall outlet for more than three hours. Reset the clock
(and timer).

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.

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The picture rolls vertically
during picture search.

Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING T/A buttons.
The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video
heads using the Sony T-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 ser\'ice 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 dealer for more information.

Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.

The picture has no sound.

• The tape is defective. Use a new tape.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

• Normal picture • Rough picture • Unclear picture

' No picture (or

black & white
screen appears)

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