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Troubleshooting
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Flickering or changes in color occurs. cThis occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium
lamp, or mercury lamp in the soft portrait or sports lesson mode. Cancel
[PROGRAM AE] in this case. (p. 43)
END SEARCH does not work. • The cassette was ejected after recording.
• The cassette is new and has nothing recorded.
END SEARCH does not work
correctly.
• There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape. This is
not a malfunction.
The built-in light does not function. cPress LIGHT repeatedly to select .
cIf the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
Cannot play back. cIf the tape has reached the end, rewind the tape. (p. 33)
Horizontal lines appear on the
picture. The displayed pictures are
not clear or do not appear.
cClean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 99)
• For TRV238E/438E:
The television’s video channel is not adjusted correctly.
cAdjust it. (p. 38)
cFor TRV238E/438E:
Set [EDIT] to [OFF] in the (PLAYER SET) menu. (p. 50)
No sound or only a low sound is
heard.
cFor TRV270E/285E:
Set [HiFi SOUND] to [STEREO] in the (PLAYER SET) menu for
TRV270E, or in the (VCR SET) menu for TRV285E. (p. 50)
cTurn up the volume. (p. 33)
cFor TRV270E/285E:
In the (PLAYER SET) menu for TRV270E, or in the (VCR
SET) menu for TRV285E, adjust [AUDIO MIX] from the [ST2] side
until the sound is heard appropriately. (p. 51)
cMake sure the black plug for TRV238E/438E, or the red and white
plugs for TRV270E/285E of the A/V connecting cable are connected
as well. (p. 38)
The sound breaks off. cClean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 99)
For TRV285E:
Cannot perform the Date search with
the recording date displayed on the
screen.
• There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape. This is
not a malfunction.
For TRV270E/285E:
“---” is displayed on the screen.
• The tape you are playing was recorded without setting the date and time.
• A blank section on the tape is being played.
• The data code on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read.
END SEARCH does not work. • The cassette was ejected after recording.
• The cassette is new and has nothing recorded.
END SEARCH does not work
correctly.
• There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape. This is
not a malfunction.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
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