Sony 3-295-080-12(1) Sound, There is no sound, The picture is black and white, GUIDE Plus+ system does not appear, GUIDE Plus+ system (in areas with GUIDE Plus+ only)

The picture is black and white.

,Check that “LINE 3 Out” in the “Video In/ Out” setup is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your system (page 131).

,If you are using a SCART cord, be sure to use one that is fully wired (21 pins).

GUIDE Plus+ system (in areas with GUIDE Plus+ only)GUIDE Plus+ system does not appear.

,1Even if you complete “Easy Setup,” TV programme listings do not appear until the recorder receives the GUIDE Plus+ data. 2Turn off the recorder, but do not unplug it. 3Wait for 24 hours. It may take several days for the recorder to receive the GUIDE Plus+ data for all programme positions. If the recorder does not receive the GUIDE Plus+ data after 24 hours, set the host channel manually (page 64).

,The host channel is disabled. Show and enable the host channel (page 65).

,The timer is set. Cancel the timer setting.

,The clock is incorrect. Set the clock manually (page 124).

,The country/region or postal code is incorrect. Correctly set your country/ region and postal code (page 30).

,When the recorder is connected to a set top box receiver, the set top box receiver must be turned on to download the GUIDE Plus+ data.

,If the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using a SCART cord only, try the following: 1Turn on your set top box receiver. 2Connect the set top box controller. 3Follow the steps in “Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel manually (Setup)” (page 64) to set the host channel manually. Be sure to set your set top box receiver (tuner) as the source.

,Area numbers that cannot be received using GUIDE Plus+ are set. Select “Easy Setup” in the “Basic” setup from “Initial Setup” in the System Menu, and follow the on-screen instructions to make the settings again (page 30).

,The “Time Lock” function on your cable box is activated. Set this function to off.

,If the host channel has changed or moved, the programme guide data cannot be received. In this case, follow the steps in “Searching for the GUIDE Plus+ host channel (Setup)” (page 64) to update the host channel setting. If the problem persists after waiting for one day, search for the host channel at the following website and set the host channel manually (page 64). www.europe.guideplus.com

The programme position number in the programme listing does not match the broadcast station.

,There may be more than one channel lineup for your area. To change the channel lineup, select “Editor” in the Menu Bar of the GUIDE Plus+ system (page 65).

Programme listings for some programme positions are missing.

,The programme guide data may not be updated. Turn off the recorder and let the recorder receive the programme guide data.

,Some broadcast stations support only two days of data. For details, refer to the following website: www.europe.guideplus.com

,All of the GUIDE Plus+ data could not be received because the reception is poor.

The programme listing is not up to date.

,The recorder was in use during the time that the GUIDE Plus+ data was scheduled to be downloaded.

,All of the GUIDE Plus+ data could not be received because the reception is poor.

SoundThere is no sound.

,Re-connect all connections securely.

,The connecting cord is damaged.

,The input source setting on the audio component or the connection to the audio component is incorrect.

,The recorder is in reverse play, fast- forward, slow motion, or pause mode.

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