Sony SLV-676HF Primary User Manual - Page 42

Troubleshooting If you have anv questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom Remedy The POWER switch does not • Connect the AC power cord securely. function. • Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold down POWER on the VCR until the VCR beeps and the 0-.i indicator disappears. 0 The power is turned on but the • Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off, VCR does not operate. unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry for over an hour. _Ne 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 isn't clear. ro • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/- 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 isn't 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) initial terminal 42 Additional Information