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Playing VIDEO CDs with “MENU ON/OFF” Functions
To return to the menu
Press O RETURN.
To play using “MENU OFF”
Press MENU to select “MENU OFF.”
When “MENU OFF” is selected, the DVD player starts continuous play. You cannot play still
pictures such as a menu.
To return to “MENU ON,” press MENU to select “MENU ON.”
When “MENU OFF” is selected, the DVD player starts continuous play. You cannot play still
pictures such as a menu.
To return to “MENU ON,” press MENU to select “MENU ON.”
Note
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in
the instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H PLAY.
3
Press ENTER.
4
Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure
may differ depending on the VIDEO CD.
may differ depending on the VIDEO CD.
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Recording stereo and bilingual programs
Recording stereo and bilingual programs
Recording stereo programs
When you receive a program broadcast in stereo, press AUDIO to display “Hi-Fi” on
the TV screen. You can also select “Left,” “Right,” or “Mono.” If there is noise in the
stereo program, select “Mono.” The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-
fi and normal audio tracks) but with less noise.
the TV screen. You can also select “Left,” “Right,” or “Mono.” If there is noise in the
stereo program, select “Mono.” The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-
fi and normal audio tracks) but with less noise.
Recording bilingual programs
Press AUDIO to display “SAP” on the TV screen. When a SAP (Second Audio
Program) is received, “SAP” appears on the TV screen. When MAIN is selected, the
VCR records only the main sound.
Program) is received, “SAP” appears on the TV screen. When MAIN is selected, the
VCR records only the main sound.
Selecting the sound during playback
During playback, press AUDIO to select the sound you want.
How sound is recorded on a video tape
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the
main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio
track along the edge of the tape.
main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio
track along the edge of the tape.
Notes
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connections.
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connections.
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the
AUDIO setting.
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Stereo
Hi-Fi
STEREO indicator
Left channel
Left
STEREO indicator
Right channel
Right
STEREO indicator
Monaural sound on the
normal audio track
normal audio track
Mono
No indicator
Normal audio track
Hi-fi audio track
(main track)
(main track)
Monaural sound
Stereo sound
(left/right channels)
(left/right channels)
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Searching using various functions
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Searching using various functions
To search using the index function (Scan and Play)
The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each
recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording.
recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording.
The VCR automatically marks the tape with
an index signal at the point where each
recording begins.
You can easily find a specific point using
various search functions.
an index signal at the point where each
recording begins.
You can easily find a specific point using
various search functions.
1
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2
Press SEARCH MENU.
3
Press b to scan ahead, or B to scan backwards.
The VCR searches and then plays back for about five
seconds.
seconds.
4
Press H PLAY to view that program.
If you do not press H PLAY, the VCR automatically searches for the next index
mark, or until it reaches the end of the tape.
mark, or until it reaches the end of the tape.
SEARCH
MENU
MENU
V/v/B/b
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Quick Timer Recording
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VCR Additional Operations
Quick Timer Recording
To extend the duration
Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.
To cancel the duration
Press z REC repeatedly until the
indicator disappears and the VCR returns to
normal recording mode.
To stop while recording
Press x STOP.
Note
• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording
• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording
duration time.
After you have started recording, you can
have the VCR stop recording automatically
after a specified duration.
have the VCR stop recording automatically
after a specified duration.
1
While recording, press z REC.
2
Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.
Each press advances the time as follows.
The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops
recording.
recording.
z
REC
x
STOP
0:30
1:00
1:30
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:30
4:00
Normal
recording
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Searching using various functions
To search for the counter 0:00:00 point
To mark a point on the tape that you want to find later, reset the tape counter to
“0:00:00.”
The VCR automatically fast-forwards or rewinds to the 0:00:00 point on the tape
counter.
“0:00:00.”
The VCR automatically fast-forwards or rewinds to the 0:00:00 point on the tape
counter.
To search for a blank portion of the tape
The VCR automatically searches for the beginning of a blank portion. You can easily
find a point you can start recording from.
find a point you can start recording from.
Note
• Once in recording mode, if the VCR is put in pause and then released to start the recording,
• Once in recording mode, if the VCR is put in pause and then released to start the recording,
no index mark will be inserted. An index mark will be inserted if the channel is changed
while VCR is put in pause.
while VCR is put in pause.
1
Press SEARCH MENU.
2
Press V.
The VCR starts searching and automatically stops at
the 0:00:00 point.
the 0:00:00 point.
1
Press SEARCH MENU.
2
Press v.
The VCR starts searching and automatically stops at
the beginning of a blank space. If no blank space is
found, the VCR reaches the end.
the beginning of a blank space. If no blank space is
found, the VCR reaches the end.
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Adjusting the picture (tracking)
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Adjusting the picture
(tracking)
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking
when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the
recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually
adjust the tracking.
when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the
recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually
adjust the tracking.
Press TRACKING +/– to display the tracking meter.
The distortion should disappear as you press one of
the two tracking buttons.
To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the
tape and reinsert it.
The distortion should disappear as you press one of
the two tracking buttons.
To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the
tape and reinsert it.
Note
• The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in the LP
• The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in the LP
mode on other VCRs.
Tracking meter
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Changing menu options
Changing menu options
Menu choices
The default settings are indicated in bold print.
1
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop
mode.
mode.
2
Press V/v/B/b to select
(Video Function
Setup), then press ENTER.
The “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu appears.
3
Press V/v to select the option to change.
4
Press B/b to change the setting.
5
Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.
Menu option
Set this option to
Tape Length
•
T-120 when using a T-120 or shorter length tape.
• T-160 when using a T-160 length tape.
• T-180 when using a T-180 or longer length tape.
• T-180 when using a T-180 or longer length tape.
Auto Play
•
On to start playback automatically, when you insert a tape with
its safety tab removed.
its safety tab removed.
• Off to turn off Auto play. You need to press H PLAY to start
playback, even if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.
Auto Repeat
• On to play back a tape repeatedly. The VCR rewinds a tape to
the beginning and restarts playback automatically.
•
Off to turn off Auto repeat.
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Editing with another VCR
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Editing with another VCR
How to connect to record on this VCR
Notes
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.
• If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR’s LINE-2 IN jacks, connect
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.
• If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR’s LINE-2 IN jacks, connect
the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on both right and left
channels. If you connect to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right
channel.
channels. If you connect to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right
channel.
• If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR,
select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.
• You can use the LINE IN 1 jacks for editing. If the other VCR is a monaural type the sound
is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio plug. To record on both
right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO L/R jacks using an audio/video
cord (not supplied).
right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO L/R jacks using an audio/video
cord (not supplied).
This VCR (Recorder)
Other VCR (Player)
LINE OUT
: Signal flow
LINE-2 IN
TV
Audio/video cord (not supplied)
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Editing with another VCR
Operation (when recording on this VCR)
To stop editing
Press the x STOP buttons on both VCRs.
Tip
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted
scene begins. When it ends, press X PAUSE again to resume recording.
Before you start editing
• Turn on the VCR and the TV and set
it to the video channel.
• Press INPUT SELECT or CH +/– to
display “LINE 1” or “LINE 2” in the
display window.
display window.
• Press SP/EP to select the tape speed,
SP or EP.
1
Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR.
Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
2
Insert a tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start recording
and press X PAUSE.
and press X PAUSE.
3
Press z REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.
4
To start editing, press the X PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time.
z
REC
X
PAUSE
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General setup information
Setting the RF Output channel
When connecting the DVD-VCR to the TV
using only the antenna cable, you must set
the RF Output channel in the “OPTION
SETUP” menu so that the TV can receive the
correct signal from the DVD-VCR.
using only the antenna cable, you must set
the RF Output channel in the “OPTION
SETUP” menu so that the TV can receive the
correct signal from the DVD-VCR.
1
Set the RF Output channel to “3CH” or “4CH” (see page 89 to set the channel),
whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to
either channel.
whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to
either channel.
2
Press ?/1 to turn on the DVD-VCR.
3
Press TV/VIDEO to turn on “VCR” in the DVD-VCR’s display window.
4
Press CH +/– to display a channel number in the display window.
Select an active channel number in your area.
5
Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 (3CH or 4CH).
The channel you selected in step 4 appears on the TV screen. If the channels
change when you press CH +/–, you have made the correct setting.
change when you press CH +/–, you have made the correct setting.
Whenever you use the DVD-VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.
TV
CHANNEL +/–
?
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TV/VIDEO
CH +/–
?/1
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Attaching the external antenna connector
Attaching a UHF/VHF band mixer
When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a
VHF/UHF antenna, use an antenna connector
(not supplied) to connect the antenna to the
DVD-VCR.
VHF/UHF antenna, use an antenna connector
(not supplied) to connect the antenna to the
DVD-VCR.
1
Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.
2
Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.
3
Retighten the screws.
When using both a 75-ohm coaxial cable and
a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF
antenna, use a UHF/VHF band separator/
mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna
to the DVD-VCR.
a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF
antenna, use a UHF/VHF band separator/
mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna
to the DVD-VCR.
1
Loosen the screws on the mixer.
2
Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer.
3
Retighten the screws.
4
Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.
300-ohm twin
lead cable
lead cable
Antenna
connector (not
supplied)
connector (not
supplied)
300-ohm twin
lead cable
lead cable
UHF/VHF
band
separator/
mixer (not
supplied)
band
separator/
mixer (not
supplied)
75-ohm coaxial
cable
cable
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Additional Information
General setup information
Changing setup options
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
1
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode.
2
Press V/v/B/b to select
(Option setup), then
press ENTER.
The “OPTION SETUP” menu appears.
3
Press V/v to select the option to change.
4
Press B/b to change the setting.
5
Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.
If you have changed the RF Output Channel, a confirmation message appears.
Press ENTER to confirm the changed channel.
Menu option
Set this option to
RF Output Channel
•
3CH when using channel 3 to receive the VCR signal.
• 4CH when using channel 4 to receive the VCR signal.
For details, see page 90.
Auto Power Off
• 1Hr to turn off the VCR automatically one hour after the last
operation.
• 2Hr to turn off the VCR automatically two hours after the last
operation.
•
Off to set no specific time to turn off.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer. (For customers in USA)
dealer. (For customers in USA)
General Troubleshooting
Symptom
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The ?/1 switch does not function.
• Connect the AC power cord securely.
The power is turned on but the DVD-
VCR does not operate.
VCR does not operate.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off,
unplug the AC power cord and leave the DVD-VCR to
dry for over three hours.
dry for over three hours.
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The clock has stopped and “--:--”
appears in the display window.
appears in the display window.
• The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from
the wall outlet. Reset the clock (and timer).
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The remote commander does not
function.
function.
• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the
remote sensor on the DVD-VCR.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with
new ones if they are weak.
• Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly.
• Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with the SELECT DVD/
• Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with the SELECT DVD/
VIDEO button.
The tracking meter does not appear
on the screen.
on the screen.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.
You cannot control other TVs.
• Set your TV’s code number. The code number may
change when you replace the batteries of the remote
commander.
commander.
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There is no picture/picture noise
appears.
appears.
• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
• The connecting cords are damaged.
• Check the connection to your TV (page 12) and switch
• The connecting cords are damaged.
• Check the connection to your TV (page 12) and switch
the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the
player appears on the TV screen.
player appears on the TV screen.
• The disc is dirty or flawed.
• If the picture output from your player goes through your
• If the picture output from your player goes through your
VCR to get to your TV or if you are connected to a
combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection
signal applied to some DVD programs could affect
picture quality. If you still experience problems even
when you connect your player directly to your TV, please
try connecting your player to your TV’s S VIDEO input
(page 46).
combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection
signal applied to some DVD programs could affect
picture quality. If you still experience problems even
when you connect your player directly to your TV, please
try connecting your player to your TV’s S VIDEO input
(page 46).
• You have set the player to progressive format (the
PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in blue) eventhough
your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In this
case, press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel
until the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off (page 53).
your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In this
case, press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel
until the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off (page 53).
• Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format
(480p) signals, the image may be affected when you set
the player to progressive format. In this case, press the
PROGRESSIVE button so that the PROGRESSIVE
indicator turns off and the player is set to normal
(interlace) format (page 53).
the player to progressive format. In this case, press the
PROGRESSIVE button so that the PROGRESSIVE
indicator turns off and the player is set to normal
(interlace) format (page 53).
• COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack is not used or “Video
Out” of the “SCREEN SETUP” menu is not set correctly
while the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in blue.
Check the setting (page 53) and connection (page 46) or
press the PROGRESSIVE button so that the
PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.
while the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in blue.
Check the setting (page 53) and connection (page 46) or
press the PROGRESSIVE button so that the
PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.
Even though you set the aspect ratio
in “TV Type” of the “SCREEN
SETUP” menu the picture does not
fill the screen.
in “TV Type” of the “SCREEN
SETUP” menu the picture does not
fill the screen.
• The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.
There is no picture from your VCR
connected to the LINE IN jacks.
connected to the LINE IN jacks.
• The DVD player must be in standby mode to view
pictures from your VCR.
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There is no sound.
• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
• The connecting cord is damaged.
• The player is connected to the wrong input jack on the
• The connecting cord is damaged.
• The player is connected to the wrong input jack on the
amplifier (receiver) (page 13).
• The amplifier (receiver) input is not correctly set.
• The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode.
• The player is in fast forward or fast reverse mode.
• If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL
• The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode.
• The player is in fast forward or fast reverse mode.
• If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, check the
audio settings (page 48).
audio settings (page 48).
Sound is noisy.
• When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will
come from the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (page 30)
or DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.
or DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.
The sound volume is low.
• The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound
volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” to “TV
Mode” (page 49).
Mode” (page 49).
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The disc does not play.
• The disc is turned over.
• Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the
• Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the
disc tray.
• The disc is skewed.
• The player cannot play certain discs (page 6).
• The region code on the DVD does not match the player.
• Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 3).
• The player cannot play CD-Rs, CD-RWs, or DVD-Rs that
• The player cannot play certain discs (page 6).
• The region code on the DVD does not match the player.
• Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 3).
• The player cannot play CD-Rs, CD-RWs, or DVD-Rs that
are not finalized (page 7).
• Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly.
• Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with SELECT DVD/
• Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with SELECT DVD/
VIDEO button.
The MP3 audio track cannot be
played (page 72).
played (page 72).
• The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that
conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet.
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3.”
• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the
• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the
extension “.MP3.”
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
• The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.
• The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.
The JPEG image file cannot be
played.
played.
• The DATA CD is not recorded in JPEG format that
conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet.
• The JPEG image file does not have the extension “.JPG”
or “.JPEG.”
• The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it has the
extension “.JPG” or “JPEG.”
• Length or width of the image is more than 4720 dots.
The title of the MP3 audio album/
track or JPEG image album/file is not
correctly displayed.
track or JPEG image album/file is not
correctly displayed.
• The player can only display numbers and alphabet. Other
characters are displayed as asterisks.
The disc does not start playing from
the beginning.
the beginning.
• Program play, shuffle play, or repeat play, has been
selected (pages 63, 65, 66).
• Resume play has taken effect (page 29).
The player starts playing the disc
automatically.
automatically.
• The disc features an auto playback function.
Playback stops automatically.
• While playing discs with an auto pause signal, the player
stops playback at the auto pause signal.
You cannot perform some functions
such as stop, search, slow-motion
play, repeat play, shuffle play, or
program play.
such as stop, search, slow-motion
play, repeat play, shuffle play, or
program play.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some
operations. See the operating manual that comes with the
disc.
disc.
The language for the sound track
cannot be changed.
cannot be changed.
• Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection
button on the remote (page 59).
• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being
played.
• The DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the
sound track.
Symptom
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The subtitle language cannot be
changed or turned off.
changed or turned off.
• Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection
button on the remote (page 59).
• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being
played.
• The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed.
• Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection
button on the remote (page 59).
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played.
• The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.
• The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.
The player does not operate properly.
• When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate
abnormally, unplug the player.
Symptom
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The playback picture does not appear
on the TV screen.
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 +/– buttons.
• The video heads are dirty (see the last page of
• 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 dealer (a standard service fee will be
charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid
type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads.
video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette
is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at
your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be
charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid
type cleaning 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.
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 cord
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cord
connection.
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A TV program does not appear on
the TV screen.
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.
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or
CH +/– buttons. Select a channel number when recording
TV programs; select “L1” or “L2” when recording from
other equipment.
TV programs; select “L1” or “L2” when recording from
other equipment.
TV reception is poor.
• Adjust the TV antenna.
The tape starts playing as soon as it is
inserted.
inserted.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole.
The tape is ejected when you press
z REC.
z REC.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Nothing happens when you press
z REC.
z REC.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
Symptom
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