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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. 44)
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. 34)
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. 85)
• For TRV228E/428E:
The television’s video channel is not adjusted correctly.
cAdjust it. (p. 39)
cFor TRV228E/428E:
Set [EDIT] to [OFF] in the (PLAYER SET) menu. (p. 51)
No sound or only a low sound is
heard.
cFor TRV255E/265E:
Set [HiFi SOUND] to [STEREO] in the (PLAYER SET) menu for
TRV255E, or in the (VCR SET) menu for TRV265E. (p. 51)
cTurn up the volume. (p. 34)
cFor TRV255E/265E:
In the (PLAYER SET) menu for TRV255E, or in the (VCR
SET) menu for TRV265E, adjust [AUDIO MIX] from the [ST2] side
until the sound is heard appropriately. (p. 52)
cWhen you are using an S VIDEO plug, make sure the black plug for
TRV228E/428E, or the red and white plugs for TRV255E/265E
of the A/V connecting cable are connected as well. (p. 39)
The sound breaks off. cClean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85)
For TRV265E:
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 TRV255E/265E:
“---” 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