Sony SLV-660HF Primary User Manual - Page 41

Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom Remedy The POWER switch does not ;1 function. toa. The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate. • Connect the AC power cord securely. • Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off, unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry for over an hour. The clock has stopped and -" lights in the display 7•) window. • The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than three hours (one hour for SLV-L6HF CS/L6HF MX/L6HF PA/L6HF PL). Reset the clock (and timer). The playback picture does not • Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If appear on the TV screen. you are using a monitor, set it to video input. The picture is not clear. -0 -a • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING V/A buttons. • The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CL video head cleaning cassette. If this cleaning cassette is 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 wettype cleaning cassette, 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. Use a new tape. Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • Normal picture • Rough picture _ • Unclear picture • No picture (or black & white screen appears) as initial terminal continued Additional Information 41