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Troubleshooting
Picture
S1
The VCR picture
does not appear on
the TV screen.
Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a
monitor, set it to video input.
If the VCR is connected to the TV with the EURO-AV 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.
If the VCR is connected to the TV only with the aerial cable,
make sure that RF MODULATOR is set to ON in the OTHER
OPTIONS menu (see page 73).
S2
The TV programme
is not clear or has
some interference.
If your TV is connected to the VCR with both EURO-AV and
aerial cables, make sure the RF MODULATOR is set to OFF in
the OTHER OPTIONS menu (see page 73).
Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF
MODULATOR output of your VCR.
S3
The playback picture
is not clear or has
some interference.
If your TV is connected to the VCR with both EURO-AV and
aerial cables, make sure the RF MODULATOR is set to OFF in
the OTHER OPTIONS menu (see page 73).
Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF
MODULATOR output of your VCR.
Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons (see page
69).
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.
The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local
Sony service facility for more information.
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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