Sony HVR-M25AU VCR User Manual


 
84 Chapter 6 Maintenance
Chapter 6 Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Even though KEY INH switch is set to ON,
the unit responds to operations input using
the Remote Commander.
• Setting the KEY INH switch to ON does not disable the Remote Commander. To
disable the Remote Commander, set [COMMANDER] in the [OTHERS] menu to
[CONTROL S] (page 80).
Whenever you connect the unit to an AC
outlet, the unit turns on automatically.
• [AC ON MODE] in the [OTHERS] menu is set to [ON].
t Set [AC ON MODE] to [STANDBY] (page 81).
• There is a cassette inside the unit and the TIMER switch is set to REPEAT or
REC.
t Set the TIMER switch to OFF (page 7).
No picture on the LCD monitor. • [LCD BLACK] in the [DISPLAY SET] menu is set to [ON].
t Set it to [OFF] (page 75).
• With an analog connection, the current setting of [60i/50i SEL] in the [OTHERS]
menu is not appropriate.
t Set it to the appropriate position for the device you are using (page 82).
Symptom Cause/Remedy
Power sources
Symptom Cause/Remedy
The power cannot be turned on. • The AC power cord is disconnected.
t Connect the AC power cord.
• The KEY INH switch is set to ON.
t Set the switch to OFF (page 6).
• The POWER switch on the rear of the unit is in the “a” position (OFF).
t Press the “|” marked side of the POWER switch (ON) (page 20).
The unit will not operate even if the power
has been turned on.
• The KEY INH switch is set to ON.
t Set the switch to OFF.
• Moisture condensation has occurred (page 94).
• The cassette is not inserted straight.
t Eject and reinsert it correctly.
t Disconnect the power supply and then reconnect it after about 1 minute. If the
unit does not operate even after you reconnect the power, use a sharp-tipped
ballpoint pen or similar tool to press the RESET button. When you press the
RESET button, all settings, including the date, time, and 60i/50i are initialized
(page 20).
Cassette tapes
Symptom Cause/Remedy
The cassette cannot be inserted. • There is moisture condensation on the head drum (page 94).
t With the unit powered on, wait more than one hour.
• The cassette is not inserted straight.
t Eject and reinsert it correctly.
• Another cassette has been loaded already.
t Remove the cassette and insert the one you want to load.
It takes time to eject the cassette. • This is not a malfunction.
t The unit ejects the cassette slowly to protect the tape. While the cassette is
being ejected, the q (cassette) indicator blinks.
The cassette tape is not ejected when you
press the EJECT button.
t Check whether the power supply is connected properly.
• The KEY INH switch is set to ON.
t First, set the switch to OFF(page 6), then eject the casette.
• Moisture condensation has occurred in the unit (page 94).