PictureThere is no picture.

•Press H (or NX on the unit).

•Check that the system is connected securely.

•The video cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one.

•Make sure you connect the system to the video input jack of your TV (page 8).

•Make sure you turn on the TV and operate the TV correctly.

•Make sure you select the video input on the TV so that you can view the pictures from the system.

•When you play a disc, make sure you set the color system correctly, according to your TV (color) system.

•Make sure you connect the system and your TV using the video cord (supplied) so that you can view the pictures.

•When connecting your TV and the VIDEO OUT jack of this system using the video cord (supplied), set the system to interlace format (page 23).

•You have set progressive format but your TV cannot accept the signal in progressive format. In this case, return the setting to interlace format (default setting) (page 23).

•Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be affected when you set progressive format. In this case, return the setting to interlace format (default setting) (page 23).

Picture noise appears.

•Clean the disc.

•When you play a disc, the color system is different. Set the color system to match your TV (page 22).

The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed even though you set “TV Display” under “General Setup Page” in the Setup Menu when you play a wide picture.

•The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD.

•Depending on the TV, you may not change the aspect ratio.

Messages do not appear on the screen in the language you want.

•Select the language you want for the on-screen display in “OSD Lang” under “General Setup Page” in the Setup Menu (page 10).

The language for the sound track cannot be changed.

•Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played.

•The DVD prohibits changing the language for the sound track.

The subtitle language cannot be changed.

•Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played.

•The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.

The subtitle cannot be turned off.

• The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.

The angles cannot be changed.

•Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played.

•The DVD prohibits changing the angles.

Tuner

Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be received. (“ST” flashes in the front panel display)

•Set the proper band and frequency (page 28).

•Connect the antenna properly (page 7).

•Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception, then set up the antenna again. If you cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you connect a commercially available external antenna.

•The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length, so make sure you extend it fully.

•Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible.

•Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.

•Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.

Troubleshooting

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