Sony SLV-779HF - Manual (Page 90)

Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Symptom Remedy
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Q.
The 1/(1) switch does not
function. Connect the AC power cord securely.
Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold
down l/C!) POWER on the VCR until the o-n 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 three hours.
^ The clock has stopped and
^
—" 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.
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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-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 fee will be charged). Do not use a
commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette
other than Sony's, 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 cormections, check the audio cable
connection.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture • Rough picture • Unclear picture
initial
contamination
No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
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