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Additional Information
The tape which is recorded in the
Hi8/standard 8 system is not
played back correctly.
You cannot record in the LP mode.
The
%
and
Z
indicators flash and
no functions except for cassette
ejection work.
The cassette cannot be removed
from the holder.
The picture which is recorded in
the Digital8 system is not played
back.
You cannot record.
The date search does not work
correctly.
No sound or only a low sound is
heard when playing back a tape.
There are horizontal lines on the
picture or the playback picture is
not clear or does not appear.
You cannot playback.
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problem using your VCR, use the following table to troubleshoot the
problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony
dealer or a local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:
ss
:
ss
” appears on the
monitor screen, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. Refer to “Self-diagnosis
display” (p. 63).
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.
c
Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet (p. 8).
• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.
c
Install a charged battery pack (p. 9-11).
• The POWER switch is not set to ON.
c
Set it to ON (p. 13).
• The tape has run out.
c
Rewind the tape (p. 14).
• The video head may be dirty.
c
Clean the heads using a Sony V8-25CLD cleaning
cassette (not supplied) (p. 68).
• The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2
in the menu settings.
c
Set it to STEREO (p. 50).
• AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 side in the menu settings.
c
Adjust AUDIO MIX (p. 50).
• The tape has a blank portion between recorded portions
(p. 27).
• PB MODE is set to
/ in the menu settings.
c
Set it to AUTO (p. 50).
• Set PB MODE to
/ in the menu settings (p. 50).
• The POWER switch is not set to ON.
c
Set it to ON (p. 10).
• The tape has run out.
c
Rewind the tape or insert a new one (p. 12, 14).
• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.
c
Use a new tape or slide the tab (p. 12).
• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).
c
Remove the cassette and leave your VCR for at least 1
hour to acclimatize (p. 67).
• The tape is the standard 8 tape.
c
Use Hi8
/Digital8 tapes (p. 51).
• The power source is disconnected.
c
Connect it firmly (p. 8).
• The battery is dead.
c
Use a charged battery pack (p. 9-11).
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c
Remove the cassette and leave your VCR for at least 1
hour to acclimatize (p. 67).
The power does not turn on.
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