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filename[01GB08ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900G (ENG)] model name2[]
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Picture
S1
The VCR picture
does not appear on
the TV screen.
t
Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a
monitor, set it to video input.
t
If the VCR is connected to the TV with a Scart cable, make sure the
TV/VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window. Use the TV/VIDEO
key on the remote commander to light the TV/VIDEO indicator.
t
If your VCR is connected to the TV with only an aerial cable, make
sure the TV is correctly tuned to the VCR (see page 15).
S2
The TV programme
is not clear or has
some interference.
t
If your TV is connected to the VCR with both a Scart and an aerial
cable, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see page 17).
t
If your VCR is connected to the TV with only an aerial cable, make
sure the TV is correctly tuned to the VCR (see page 15).
S3
The playback picture
is not clear or has
some interference.
t
If your TV is connected to the VCR with both a Scart and an aerial
cable, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see page 17).
t
Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF
channel output of your VCR (see page 15).
t
Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons (see page 62).
t
The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video heads using
the Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning
cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are 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 liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may
damage the video heads.
t
The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony
service facility for more information.
S4
The tracking meter
does not appear on
the TV screen.
t
The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot
be adjusted.
S5
The picture rolls
vertically during
picture search.
t
Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture •Rough picture
initial
contamination
Unclear picture •No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
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