Sony RCD-W7V operating instructions Troubleshooting, 56US, Power, Picture, Sound

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Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Power

The power is not turned on.

,Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.

Picture

There is no picture.

,The connecting cords are not connected securely.

,The connecting cords are damaged. Replace it with a new one.

,The recorder is not connected to the correct TV input jack (page 15-16).

,The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the system.

Picture noise appears.

,The disc is dirty or flawed. Clean the disc.

,If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy- protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your system directly to your TV, try connecting your system to your TV’s S-video input (page 16).

Even though you set the TV aspect in

SETUP menu, the picture does not fill

the screen.

,The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.

The picture is black and white.

,Depending on the TV, the picture on the screen becomes black and white when you play a disc recorded in the PAL or SECAM color system.

Sound

There is no sound.

,The connecting cord is not connected securely.

,Make sure you connect the recorder to the audio input connectors on the amplifier (page 17-20) or on the TV (page 15-16).

,Make sure you select the appropriate position on the amplifier so that you can listen to the sound from the recorder.

,Make sure you select you turn on the TV and the amplifier.

,The protective device on the recorder has been activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the system, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.

,The audio connecting cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one.

,The system is in pause mode or in Slow- motion Play mode. Press H to return to normal play mode.

,Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press H to return to normal play mode.

,When you play the Dolby Digital (AC-3) sound tracks and attempt to output from the DIGITAL OUT connectors, set “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” to “DOLBY DIGITAL/ PCM” in the setup display. Otherwise no sound will come out from the DIGITAL OUT connector. (page 17-18, 45)

Severe hum or noise is heard.

,Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

,Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least

3 meters (10 feet) away from a TV set or fluorescent light.

,Move your TV away from the audio compo- nents.

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Contents Compact Disc Recorder Welcome For customers in the U.S.APrecautions Table of Contents 5US Terms for discs About this ManualThis Recorder Can Use the Following Discs Copyrights Region codeExamples of discs that the recorder Cannot play CD-RW Synchro-Recording On handling discs15 14 Index to Parts and ControlsFront Panel 10US Front Panel Display11US Rear Panel12US RemoteNumber buttons Angle Audio TimeQuick Overview UnpackingInserting Batteries into the Remote 13USVideo cord for connecting a TV monitor supplied Hooking Up the Recorder14US Required cordsConnecting to a TV or an audio system 15USConnecting to a TV equipped with an S-video jack 16USConnecting to a TV and an amplifier with Digital In jack 17US18US 19US Connecting to make reccordings from external source Connecting the AC Power CordConnect the AC power cord to a wall outlet 20USControl Menu Guide to the Control Menu Display21US Necessary Setup Before Using the Recorder Select the Menu Language using X/x, then press cSelect the language you want using X/x, then press Enter Selecting the Language for On-Screen DisplayPress Power on the recorder Playing Discs23US Again to close the disc trayHeadphone jack and Headphone Level control 24USAdditional operations 25US Press TimePlaying DiscsWhile playing a disc, press x to stop playback Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc26US Using the DVD’s Menu 27USTo move next column, press c using Deck a or AMS Creating Your Own28US Program Program PlayPlaying repeatedly Repeat 29USPlaying in random order 30USShuffle Play To return to repeat play not A-BSelect the desired audio signal using C/c buttons Changing the Sound31US Press DVD Display during playbackTo cancel the Subtitle setting Displaying the Subtitles32US Press X/x to select 1 ENG Subtitle33US Changing the Angles3D Surround Playing MP3 Discs 34USTips on recording MP3 GlossaryInsert a disc and close the tray Playing MP3 Discs Deck a only35US Programmed playback with MP3 36USPress c Press Enter or HPlaying MP3 files repeatedly 37USSearching for a Particular Point on a Disc Scan, Slow 38USMotion Play Watching frame by frame Slow Motion playSearching for a Title/ Chapter/Track 39USPress DVD Display Press X/x to select the search methodUsing the Setup Display Selection of initial settingsPress X/x to select Setup Setup then press Enter To turn off the Setup Menu41US Setting the Password Press X/x to select Password42US Selecting Parental Control Rating LevelsSettings 43USSelecting TV Aspect Press X/x to select TV AspectEach you press ENTER, the setting turns On or OFF in turn 44USOthers Press X/x to select OthersPress X/x to select Digital Audio Output 45USSelecting the Digital Audio Output Press Power Recording a CD to CD-R or CD-RW disc at Normal Speed46US Press CD Synchro NormalRecording a CD to CD-R or CD-RW disc at High Speed 47USPress CD Synchro High RecordingRecording on a CD-R or CD-RW disc Manually 48USPress REC z Recorder stands by for recordingFor details, see Adjusting Recording Level below Auto/Manual Track Increment49US Press H Start playing the sound source you want to recordOn the TOC and CD-R/RW indicator Adjusting the Recording Level Analog in onlyChecking the Remaining Recordable Time 50USPress Hwhile the Finalize indicator is flashing Finalizing a CD-R or CD- RW disc51US Press FinalizePress Hwhile the Unfinalize indicator is flashing 52USPress the Erase button twice Unfinalizing a CD-RW discErasing a single track of CD-RW disc Erasing an Entire CD-RW discYou can control your TV using the buttons below Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote54US Controlling TVs with the remoteError Message System Limitations55US Additional InformationTroubleshooting Power56US Picture57US Operation58US Deck B the CD-R and CD-RW Recording sectionInformation GlossaryAdditional 60US Specifications 61USLanguage spellings conform to the ISO 639 1988 E/F standard Language Code List62US DVD Setup Menu List 63USRCD-W7V.p6555-Rear cover 12/9/01, 609 PM
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