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Troubleshooting
VCR Troubleshooting
Operation
The subtitle language cannot be
changed or turned off.
• Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection
button on the remote (page 77).
• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being
played.
• The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed. • Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection
button on the remote (page 77).
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played.
• The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.
The player does not operate properly. • When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate
abnormally, unplug the player.
Symptom Remedy
Playback
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 is not clear. • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.
• The video heads are dirty (see the last page of
“Troubleshooting”). Clean the video heads using a Sony
video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette
is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at
your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be
charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid
type 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.
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cord
connection.
Recording
A TV program 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.
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or
CH +/– buttons. Select a channel number when recording
TV programs; select “L1” or “L2” when recording from
other equipment.
TV reception is poor. • Adjust the TV antenna.
The tape starts playing as soon as it is
inserted.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole.
The tape is ejected when you press
z REC.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Nothing happens when you press
z REC.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
Symptom Remedy