Sony GV-A500 - Manual (Page 37)

Trouble check
If vou run into any problem using the VCR, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem.
Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
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Power
Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions
The power is not on. • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.
Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet, (p. 6)
• The battery pack is not installed.
Install the battery pack. (p. 27)
•- The battery is dead.
Use a charged battery pack. (p. 25)
The battery pack is quickly discharged. • The ambient temperature is too low.
• The battery pack has not been charged fully.
Charge the battery pack again, (p. 25)
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.
•> Use another battery pack. (p. 24)
• The VCR docs not operate when using a battery that is not an
"InfoLITHIUM" battery pack.
Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 25)
Operation
Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions
The tape does not move when a tape
transport button is pressed. • The POWER switch is set to OFF.
Set it to ON. (p. 8)
• The tape has run out.
Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 8)
Recording does not start. • The tape is stuck to the drum.
Eject the tape. {p. 7)
• The tape has run out.
Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 8)
• The tab on the cassette is out (red).
Use a*new tape or slide the tab. (p. 7)
The cassette cannot be removed from
the holder. * The AC power cord is disconnected.
Connect the cord properly.
\ The battery is dead.
Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor.
(p. 6, 25)
IB and ± indicators flash and no function . Moisture condensation has occurred.
except for cassette ejection works. Remove the cassette and leave the VCR for at least 1 hour.
(p. 32)
No sound or only a low sound is heard
when playing back a tape. • The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2 in
the menu system.
-» Set it to STEREO, (p. 11)
• The volume is turned to the minimum.
Turn the volume up. (p. 8)
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