Sony SLV-SE730G/I User Manual

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Troubleshooting
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest 
Sony service facility.
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The ?/1 (on/standby) 
switch does not function.
• Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.
The power is turned on 
but the VCR does not 
operate.
• Moisture condensation has occurred.  Turn the power off, 
unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over 
three hours.
The VCR is plugged in 
but the display window 
remains dark.
• Set POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu to OFF (see 
Cloc
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The clock has stopped 
and  “– –:– –” appears in 
the display window.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains.  
Reset the clock (and timer).
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The playback picture 
does not appear on the 
TV screen.
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel.  If you are 
using a monitor, set it to video input.
• If the VCR is connected to the TV with the Scart cable, 
make sure the VIDEO indicator is lit in the display 
window.  Use the t TV/VIDEO button on the remote 
commander to light up the VIDEO indicator.
The picture is not clear.
• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR.  Reset the 
RF channel output of your VCR (see page 20).
• Adjust the tracking with the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the 
VCR.
• The video heads are dirty (see the last page of 
Troubleshooting).  Clean the video heads using a Sony  
video head cleaning cassette.  If a Sony 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 liquid 
type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may damage 
the video heads.
• The video heads may have to be replaced.  Consult your 
local Sony service facility for more information.
The picture rolls 
vertically during picture 
search.
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
The picture has no 
sound.
• The tape is defective.
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable 
connection.
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