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Recording stereo and bilingual programmes
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To select the sound while recording
Press AUDIO to select the sound you want.
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels
* Usually the main sound (monaural)
Press AUDIO to select the sound you want.
* The mixed sound of left and right channels, and the normal mono audio track
Stereo programmes
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Stereo
NICAM, STEREO
STEREO
Left channel
NICAM, LCH
STEREO
Right channel
NICAM, RCH
STEREO
Left and right channels*
NICAM, LCH + RCH
STEREO
Bilingual programmes
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Main
NICAM, MAIN
STEREO
Sub
NICAM, SUB
STEREO
Main and sub
NICAM, MAIN/SUB
STEREO
Standard sound*
NICAM, MONO
STEREO
Selecting the sound during Hi-Fi playback
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Stereo
STEREO
STEREO
Left channel
LCH
STEREO
Right channel
RCH
STEREO
Mix sound*
MIX
STEREO
Mono sound
MONO
No indicator
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Recording stereo and bilingual programmes
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.
along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge
of the tape.
Note
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the
AUDIO setting.
How sound is recorded on a video tape
Stereo
Usually mixed
left/right channels
left/right channels
Bilingual
Usually main sound
Normal audio track
(monaural)
(monaural)
Hi-Fi audio track
(main track)
(main track)
Stereo sound
(left/right channels)
(left/right channels)
Main (left channel)
Sub (right channel)
Sub (right channel)
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Searching using index function
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Searching using index function
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.
an index signal at the point where each
recording begins. Use these signals as
references to find a specific recording.
1
Press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR.
2
Insert an indexed tape into the tape compartment.
3
Press INDEX.
INDEX
H
m/M
x
SELECT VIDEO
REPEAT/
INDEX
INDEX
bb BB
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Searching using index function
To stop searching
Press
x.
Note
• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause. However, an
• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause. However, an
index signal will be marked if you change the programme position during recording pause.
4
• Index scan (To find a specific recording by
scanning):
1
Press
m/M.
The VCR starts scanning each recording
for five seconds in the corresponding
direction.
for five seconds in the corresponding
direction.
2
Press
H to start playback when you find
the desired point.
• Index search (To search a specific
recording):
1
Press
m/M twice.
To search ahead, press
M twice.
To search backwards, press
m twice.
2
Press
m/M depending on the direction
where your desired programme is located.
Each time you press the button, the number
increases or decreases up to ±20,
respectively.
Each time you press the button, the number
increases or decreases up to ±20,
respectively.
The VCR starts searching, and playback
starts automatically from that point.
starts automatically from that point.
INDEX SCAN
B B
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INDEX SEARCH
+01
B B
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Adjusting the picture (tracking)
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Adjusting the picture
(tracking)
Adjusting the 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.
playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in poor
condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.
During playback, press TRACKING +/– to display the tracking
meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the
two buttons. To resume automatic tracking adjustments, eject the
tape and re-insert it.
meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the
two buttons. To resume automatic tracking adjustments, eject the
tape and re-insert it.
Adjusting the picture sharpness (ASC)
You can automatically adjust the sharpness of
the picture.
the picture.
Before you start...
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to
DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 11).
1
During playback, press SET UP, then press
V/v to select
V/v to select
(OPTION) and press
ENTER.
T R A C K I N G – – – – – –
– – – – – –
Tracking meter
V/v/B/b
ENTER
ENTER
SET UP
O RETURN
SET UP
ENTER
Language
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Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Power Save
Screen Messages
Power Save
User Set
Clock
:English
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
[ On ]
RETURN
OPTION
SET UP
ENTER
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V
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Adjusting the picture (tracking)
2
Press
V/v to select “User Set,” then press
ENTER.
3
Press
V/v to select “ASC,” then press b.
4
Press
V/v to set “ASC” to “ON” or “OFF.”
• ON: Picture sharpness is automatically
adjusted.
• OFF: Adjust the picture sharpness
manually.
To soften the picture, press
B.
To sharpen the picture, press
b.
5
Press
O RETURN to return to the original screen.
ENTER
NICAM
Colour System
ASC
RETURN
USER SET
SET UP
v
V
b
B
[ On ]
[ On ]
[ Auto ]
ENTER
NICAM
Colour System
ASC
RETURN
USER SET
SET UP
v
V
b
B
[ On ]
[ On ]
[ Auto ]
ENTER
SHARPEN
SOFTEN
– – – – – – – – – – – * – – – – – – – –
– – – – – – – – – – – * – – – – – – – –
PICTURE
ASC : ON
ON / OFF :
V
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RETURN
RETURN
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Changing menu options
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Changing menu options
You can change the tape length, auto play
and auto repeat settings for the VCR.
Normally the default settings are used.
Change these settings if necessary.
and auto repeat settings for the VCR.
Normally the default settings are used.
Change these settings if necessary.
Before you start...
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to
DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 11).
1
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop
mode.
mode.
2
Press
V/v to select
(OPTION) or
(VIDEO) and press ENTER.
3
Press
V/v to select the option to change.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
ENTER
SET UP
SET UP
Language
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Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Power Save
Screen Messages
Power Save
User Set
Clock
:English
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
[ On ]
RETURN
OPTION
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
ENTER
Tape Select
Repeat Play
Repeat Play
RETURN
VIDEO SETUP
SET UP
v
V
b
B
[ E180 ]
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
ENTER
Tape Select
Repeat Play
Repeat Play
RETURN
VIDEO SETUP
SET UP
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V
b
B
[ E180 ]
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
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Changing menu options
Menu choices
The default settings are indicated in bold print.
4
Press
B/b to change the setting.
5
Press SET UP to exit the menu.
Menu option
Set this option to
Tape Select
• “E180” to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.
• “E240” to use an E-240 type tape.
• “E260” to use an E-260 type tape.
• “E300” to use an E-300 type tape.
• “E240” to use an E-240 type tape.
• “E260” to use an E-260 type tape.
• “E300” to use an E-300 type tape.
Repeat Play
• “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
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Editing
Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the input connector of this VCR. Refer to the
examples A and B, then choose the connection that best suits your VCR.
examples A and B, then choose the connection that best suits your VCR.
Example A
Example B
How to connect to record on this VCR
TV
LINE IN 1
Audio/video cord (not supplied)
LINE OUT
: Signal flow
Your VCR (Recorder)
Other VCR (Player)
TV
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
LINE OUT
Your VCR (Recorder)
Other VCR (Player)
: Signal flow
LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R
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Editing
Notes
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.
• If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected.
• If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.
• If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected.
• If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select
the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.
To stop editing
Press the
x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.
Tip
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press
X on this VCR when an unwanted scene
begins. When it ends, press
X again to resume recording.
Operation (when recording on this VCR)
Before you start editing
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
• When you connect another VCR to the
LINE-2 connector, press INPUT SELECT
to display “L2” in the display window.
to display “L2” in the display window.
• Press SELECT VIDEO to control the
VCR.
• Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or
LP.
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.
the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to
start recording and press
start recording and press
X to set it to playback 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
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General setup information
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Additional Information
General setup information
You can change the setup options for the
DVD-VCR. Normally the default settings are
used. Change these settings if necessary.
DVD-VCR. Normally the default settings are
used. Change these settings if necessary.
Before you start...
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO switch to
DVD·VIDEO on the remote (page 11).
1
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop
mode, then press
mode, then press
V/v to select
(OPTION) and press ENTER.
2
Press
V/v to select the option to change.
When you select “User Set,” the “USER SET”
menu appears.
Press
menu appears.
Press
V/v to select the option to change.
3
Press
B/b to change the setting.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
ENTER
SET UP
SET UP
ENTER
Language
Install
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Power Save
Screen Messages
Power Save
User Set
Clock
:English
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
[ On ]
RETURN
OPTION
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
ENTER
NICAM
Colour System
ASC
RETURN
USER SET
SET UP
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B
[ On ]
[ On ]
[ Auto ]
ENTER
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General setup information
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
OPTION
USER SET
Note
• When the VCR stands by for recording, the
• When the VCR stands by for recording, the
indicator in the display window remains lit
even when “Power Save” is set to “On.”
4
Press SET UP to exit the menu.
Menu option
Set this option to
Auto Power Off
• “Off” to deactivate the Auto Power Off function.
• “1Hour”/“2Hour”/“3Hour” to turn the DVD-VCR off
• “1Hour”/“2Hour”/“3Hour” to turn the DVD-VCR off
automatically if no signal is received and you do not press any
of the buttons during this time.
of the buttons during this time.
Screen Messages
• “On” to display the menu on the TV screen.
• “Off” to disappear the menu from the TV screen.
• “Off” to disappear the menu from the TV screen.
Power Save
• “On” to turn off the indicators in the display window during
standby mode to reduce the DVD-VCR’s power consumption
to a minimum.
to a minimum.
• “Off” to turn on the indicators in the display window while the
DVD-VCR is standing by.
Menu option
Set this option to
Colour System
• “Auto” to select the colour system automatically.
• “PAL” to use the tape recorded in the PAL colour system.
• “B/W” to use the tape recorded in black and white.
When using the tape recorded NTSC colour signals:
• “NTPB” to play back an NTSC-recorded tape on PAL TV.
• “NTSC4.43” to play back an NTSC-recorded tape on Multi
• “PAL” to use the tape recorded in the PAL colour system.
• “B/W” to use the tape recorded in black and white.
When using the tape recorded NTSC colour signals:
• “NTPB” to play back an NTSC-recorded tape on PAL TV.
• “NTSC4.43” to play back an NTSC-recorded tape on Multi
TV.
NICAM
• “On” to record NICAM broadcasts on the Hi-Fi audio track.
• “Off” to record standard sound on the Hi-Fi audio track.
• “Off” to record standard sound on the Hi-Fi audio track.
For details, see page 94.
ASC
• “On” to automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture.
• “Off” to manually adjust the sharpness of the picture.
• “Off” to manually adjust the sharpness of the picture.
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony
service facility.
service facility.
General Troubleshooting
Symptom
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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 DVD-
VCR does not operate.
VCR does not operate.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off,
unplug the mains lead and leave the DVD-VCR to dry for
over three hours.
over three hours.
Cl
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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 mains. 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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Troubleshooting
DVD Troubleshooting
Symptom
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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 14) and switch
• The connecting cords are damaged.
• Check the connection to your TV (page 14) 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 programmes 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 27).
combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection
signal applied to some DVD programmes 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 27).
• You have set the player to progressive format (the
PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in orange) even
though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In
this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” (page 56).
though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In
this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” (page 56).
• Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format
(525P/625P) signals, the image may be affected when you
set the player to progressive format. In this case, set
“Progressive” to “Off” and the player is set to normal
(interlace) format (page 56).
set the player to progressive format. In this case, set
“Progressive” to “Off” and the player is set to normal
(interlace) format (page 56).
• COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack is not used or
“Progressive” of the “SCREEN SETUP” menu is not set
correctly while the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in
orange. Check the setting (page 54) and connection
(page 27).
correctly while the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in
orange. Check the setting (page 54) and connection
(page 27).
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 29).
• The amplifier (receiver) input is not correctly set.
• The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play
• 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
• If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings
(page 51).
(page 51).
Sound is noisy.
• When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will
come from the OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (page 35) or
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.
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The sound volume is low.
• The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound
volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” to “Wide
Range” (page 53).
Range” (page 53).
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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 8).
• The region code on the DVD does not match the player.
• Moisture has condensed inside the player.
• The player cannot play a recorded disc that is not
• The player cannot play certain discs (page 8).
• The region code on the DVD does not match the player.
• Moisture has condensed inside the player.
• The player cannot play a recorded disc that is not
correctly finalized (page 8).
• 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 76).
played (page 76).
• The DATA CD or DATA DVD is not recorded in the MP3
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or
UDF.
UDF.
• 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 or DATA DVD is not recorded in JPEG
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or
UDF.
UDF.
• 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.”
The DivX video file cannot be
played.
played.
• The file is not created in DivX format.
• The file has an extension other than “.AVI” or “.DIVX.”
• The DATA CD/DATA DVD is not created in a DivX
• The file has an extension other than “.AVI” or “.DIVX.”
• The DATA CD/DATA DVD is not created in a DivX
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or
Joliet/UDF.
Joliet/UDF.
• The DivX video file is larger than 720 (width) × 576
(height).
• The data is not formatted in DivX format even though it
has the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX,” or is in DivX
format but does not conform to a DivX Certified profile.
format but does not conform to a DivX Certified profile.
The album/track/file names are not
displayed correctly.
displayed correctly.
• 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.
• Programme play, shuffle play, or repeat play, has been
selected (pages 68, 70, 71).
• Resume play has taken effect (page 34).
Symptom
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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
programme play.
such as stop, search, slow-motion
play, repeat play, shuffle play, or
programme 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 63).
• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being
played.
• The DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the
sound track.
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 63).
• 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 63).
• 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 “On cleaning the video
• The video heads are dirty (see “On cleaning the video
heads” (page 3)). 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.
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 has no colour.
• The “Colour System” option in the “USER SET” menu is
set to the wrong position. Set the option to conform to the
system that the tape was recorded in.
system that the tape was recorded in.
The picture rolls vertically during
picture search.
picture search.
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
Symptom
Remedy
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