Sony EV-S7000 - Troubleshooting

Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Symptom Remedy
Power The POWER switch does not © Connect the AC power cord securely.
function. ¢ Make sure the VCR is not standing by for timer recording.
Clock The clock has stopped and “-:--” ¢ The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for
lights in the display window. more than an hour. Reset the clock (and timer).
Playback The playback picture does not ¢ Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR, or set it to video
appear on the TV screen. input.
The picture is not clear. ¢ Adjust the tracking in the TRACKING ADJUST menu.
¢ The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video heads using the
Sony video head cleaning cassette. If this 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 wet-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 has no sound. ¢ The tape is defective. Use a new tape.
Both main and SAP sounds are e When you play a bilingual tape, make sure the AUDIO MONITOR
heard. switch on the operation panel is set to STD.
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Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
¢ Normal picture ¢ Rough picture «Unclear picture « No picture (or
black & white
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