Sony SLV-788HF - Manual (Page 78)

Troubleshooting
If
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hiivi' c.]uostions or problonis not cov oroJ below, picaso consult your
nearest Son\' dealer.
Symptom
The POWER switch does not
function.
Remedy
Connect the AC power cord securely.
Make sure tlio VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold
dorvn POWER on the VCR until the o-n indicator
disappears.____________________
The power is turned on but the
V^CR does not operate.
^ The clock has stopiped and
_o —" lights in the display
u
window.
• Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,
unplug the AC porver 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 one hour. Reset the clock
(and timer).
The playback picture cfoes 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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Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING+/- buttons.
The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video
heads using the Sony T-25CL or T-25CLW video head
cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are 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
liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony's, as they
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. Use a new tape.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture • Rough picture • Unclear picture ' No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
initial
contamination
terminal
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