Troubleshooting - Sony SVT-RA96P Bedienungsanleitung

Troubleshooting

This section may help you isolate the problem. Should
the problem persist, unplug the unit and contact your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Symptom
The picture does not appear on the
monitor screen.
The VCR does not respond when you
press any button.
Recording cannot be done. (The tape
ejects automatically.)
Repeat recording cannot be done.
Timer recording was not made.
Playback picture flickers or blurs.
Time and date were not recorded.
The tape does not eject.
The VCR does not function except to
play back the tape.
The ERROR display appears on the
screen.
If a system shutdown occurs
If the VCR does not operate at all, do the following:
1
Make sure the VCR is connected to the power
supply.
2
Turn the power off and disconnect the power cord.
3
Reconnect the power cord and turn the power on.
4
Press the CL button.
If the VCR still does not operate, please consult the
dealer you purchased the VCR.
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Possible cause
Wrong connection.
No power is provided to video camera
and/or monitor TV.
No cassette.
Moisture condensation has occurred.
The VCR is in the alarm recording.
The security lock function is working.
The VCR is in timer-recording standby
mode or during timer recording.
The safety tab on the cassette has
been removed.
Alarm recording was made during
repeat recording.
Clock setting is not correct.
TIMER is not set to on.
Video heads are dirty.
The time/date display is not displayed.
System trouble.
The power of the equipment to be used
is not turned on.
There is a problem with your unit.
If a power interruption occurs while recording
The recording speed may change to 8H (when using E-
240 tape) or 6H (when using E-180 tape) mode due to
insufficient backup power.
Corrective action
Check the connection. (See page 9.)
Turn on the power.
Insert a cassette.
Leave the VCR until its temperature
reaches the room temperature.
(See page 23.)
Wait for the alarm recording to finish.
Release the security lock. (See page 21.)
Press TIMER.
Cover the tab hole with plastic tape.
(See page 16.)
This is normal.
Set the clock correctly. (See page 13.)
Press TIMER to display the
(See page 28.)
Clean the video heads.
Set the time/date display. (See page 15.)
Set ON-SCREEN to ON. (See page 15.)
Turn the power off and on again to reset
the system.
Turn on the power.
Please contact your Sony dealer.
indicator.