Sony SLV-SE210D User Manual

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Troubleshooting
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.
Cloc
k
The clock has stopped 
and  “– –:– –” appears in 
the display window.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains 
for more than one hour.  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 VCR indicator is lit in the display window.  
Use the t TV/VIDEO button on the remote commander 
to light up the VCR indicator.
The picture is not clear.
• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR.  Reset the 
RF channel output of your VCR.
• 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 the Sony T-
25CLD, E-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 
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.