Sony SLV-420 - Manual (Page 45)

Troubleshooting
Symptom Remedy
Power The POWER switch does not
function.
• Connect the AC power cord securely.
The power is turned on but the
VCR does not operate. Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off, unplug the AC
power cord and leave the VCR to dry for over an hour.
Clock The dock has stopped and —"
lights in the display window.
The dock stops if the VCR is discormected from the wall outlet for
more than th^ hours. Reset the dock (and timer).
Playback The playback picture does not
appear on the TV screen.
• 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. • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW buttons.
• The video heads are dirty (see below). Qean the video heads using the
Sony T-25CL video head cleaning cassette. If this deaning cassette is
not available in your area, have the heads deaned at your nearest Sony
service facility (a standard service charge will be required.) Do not use
a commerdally available wet-type deaning cassette, as it 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
during picture search.
Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
The picture has ik > sound. • The tape is defective. Use a new tape.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
« Normal picture * Rough picture • Undear picture
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No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
initial terminal