Sony SLV-M10HF - Manual (Page 106)

Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult vour
nearest Sony dealer.
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Symptom
The POWER switch does not
function.
The power is turned on but the
VCR does not operate.
Remedy
• Connect the AC power cord securely.
• Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold
POWER down on the VCR until 0 - 7 , indicator
disappears.
• Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,
unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dr\
for over an hour.
^ The clock has stopped and
,2 —" lights in the display
window.
The playback picture does not
appear on the TV screen.
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock
(and timer).
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.
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Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/- buttons.
The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video
heads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-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 dealer (a standard ser\ ice
charge will be required). Do not use a commercialK’
available liquid type cleaning cassette other than
Sony's, as they 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 • Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
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during picture search.
The picture has no sound The tape is defective.
If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable
connection.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture • Rough picture • Unclear picture • No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
initial
contamination
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