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Troubleshooting
Power
Playback
Remedy
• Connect the AC power cord securely.
• Set the KEY INHIBIT ON/OFF switch to OFF.
• Make sure the SENSOR REC ON/OFF switch is set to OFF.
• Press RESET or disconnect the AC power cord from the wall
outlet.
• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are
using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Adjust the tracking with the CH/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 is 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
wet-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.
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
• The tape is defective. Use a new tape.
• Make sure you are using a tape with the blank of less than 25
seconds at the beginning.
• Make sure you are using a tape with the blank suitable for auto
repeat play.
(See page 25 (US).)
Symptom
The POWER switch does not
function.
The power is turned on, but the unit
does not operate.
The power is turned on, but no
indicator appear in the display
window or the indicators are not
displayed correctly.
The playback picture does not
appear on the TV screen.
The picture is not clear.
The picture rolls vertically during
picture search.
The picture has no sound.
The picture does not appear during
auto repeat play.
Repeat playback of the desired
portion cannot be made.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture• Rough picture• Unclear picture
• No picture
(or black & white
screen appears)
terminal
initial
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