PictureThere is no picture.

•Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “DVD” or “VIDEO” appears.

•Check that the system is connected securely.

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

•Make sure you connect the system to the input jack of your TV (page 9).

•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.

Picture noise appears.

•Try moving the system to a place without vibration.

•Clean the disc.

•If video from your DVD player has to go through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-protection applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems after checking your connections, please try connecting your DVD player directly to your TV (page 9).

The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed even though you set “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display 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.

Tuner

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

•Set the proper band and frequency (page 38).

•Connect the antenna properly (page 9).

•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.

A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.

• Press FM MODE until “MONO” disappears.

Optional components

There is no sound.

•Refer to General item “There is no sound.” (page 55) and check the condition of the system.

•Connect the component properly (page 51) while checking:

–if the cords are connected properly.

–if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.

•Turn on the connected component.

•Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected component and start playing.

•Check if proper function is selected.

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