Sony SLV-998HF - Manual (Page 89)

Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered b?Tow, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Symptom Remedy
The POWER switch does not
function.
o
Q.
Connect the AC power cord securely.
Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold
POWER down on the VCR until o-" indicator
disappears.
The power is turned on but the
VCR does not operate. Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,
unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry
for over an hour.
.g The clock has stopped and
5
—" lights in the display
window.
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 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.
w
10
>.
iS
a.
Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/ - buttons.
The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video
heads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, 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
continued
Additional Information 89