Sony GV-500 - Manual (Page 81)

Symptom Possible causes and/or corrections
The picture does not appear. • The LCD ON/OFF button has been pressed.
• To restore the picture on the screen, press the
LCD ON/OFF button.
Both the picture does not
appear and the sound is
muted.
• The unit is in the timer recording mode. Press the
LCD ON/OFF button.
The picture appears but no
sound is heard. • Adjust the VOL control.
• Disconnect the earphones.
No coior • Adjust the COLOR in the VTR MODE SET menu.
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Snow and noise appear. • Check the external antenna.
Dotted lines or stripes appear. • This if often caused by local interference, (e.g.
cars, neon signs hair dryers, etc.) Adjust antenna
for minimum interference.
Double images or ghosts
appear. • Reflections from nearby mountains or buildings
often cause this problem. A highly directional
antenna may improve the picture.
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The timer setting indication
does not appear. • Set the date and clock. (Page 18)
The timer recording feature
failed to operate. • The safety tab on the cassette was slid out to
expose the red mark. (Page 34)
• The tape was not long enough.
• The TIMER REC ON/OFF button was not
pressed.
• The clock was not set correctly.
• The battery pack was exhausted.
• There was a power interruption (for AC operation)
• Moisture condensation has occurred. (Page 75)