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If you have a problem with the VCR, first check the power
cord connection, then go through the following list. Should
the difficulty persist, unplug the unit, and contact your Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Symptom
Possible causes and remedies
Power
The POWER switch does not function.
©The power cord is disconnected.
© The VCR is in the timer standby mode.
The power is turned on but the VCR
© The safety device on the VCR has activated.
does not operate.
Turn the power off, disconnect the power cord from the wall
outlet and leave the unit for more than 1 hour.
Clock and Timer
The clock has stopped and "12:00 AM"
© There has been a power interruption.
is flashing.
Reset the time, date, and timer setting.
TV Reception
TV program is not clearly displayed on
¢ The channel for the VCR is not correctly tuned on the TV.
the TV screen.
® The TV signal is weak. Adjust the direction of the antenna.
© The AC power cord of the VCR is disconnected.
Recording and
Streaks and/or snow appears
© The TV's channel is not set to the one preset for the VCR.
Playback
during recording.
© The TV signal is weak.
Adjust the direction of the antenna.
No picture on the TV screen
Recording cannot be done.
The playback picture is not clear.
Press ANT TV/VTR so that the VTR indication appears in
the display window.
©The TV channel is not set to 3 CH or 4 CH, or the video
input has not been selected at the monitor.
© No cassette has been inserted.
© The tape is at its end.
INPUT SELECT is not set correctly.
© The channel for the VCR is not correctly tuned on the TV.
¢ A tape recorded on another VCR is being played back.
Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW
and STILL ADJUST V/A.
¢ The video heads are dirty.
Clean the heads using the Sony T-25CL video head
cleaning cassette. For details on cleaning, refer to the
instructions furnished with the cleaning cassette.
If a cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the
heads cleaned at your nearest Sony facility. (Do not use a
commercially available wet-type cleaning cassette. It may
damage the video heads.)
© The video heads are worn out.
¢ Adjust the SHARPNESS.
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