Sony SLV-478 Primary User Manual - Page 44

Troubleshooting It you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom Remedy The POWER switch does not function. 0 The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate. • Connect the AC power cord securely. • Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold POWER down on the VCR until the indicator disappears. • Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off, unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to for over an hour. -6 The clock has stopped and o "-:- -" lights in the display u 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. you are using a monitor, set it to video input. The picture is not clear. ()5" The picture rolls vertically during picture search. • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/- button • The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the yid heads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, or T25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these cleanir cassettes are not available in your area, have the heal cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required). Do not us, 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. • 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 44 Additional Information