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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.

When bringing the system in for repairs, be sure to bring in the entire system.

This product is a system product, and the entire system is needed to determine the location requiring repair.

PowerThe power does not turn on.

,Check that the mains leads are connected securely.

,The system cord is not connected to the subwoofer securely. Disconnect the subwoofer mains lead, and then the system cord. Reconnect the system cord, and then connect the mains lead after about two minutes.

[/1 indicator on the centre unit flashes.

,Unplug the subwoofer mains immediately, and make sure that:

–The speaker cords are not short circuited.

–Only the specified speakers are used.

–The ventilation holes are not blocked. When all of the above are confirmed, wait about two minutes until the [/1 indicator turns off, reconnect the subwoofer mains lead, and then turn on the speaker system. If the indicator still flashes, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

PictureThere is no picture.

,Re-connect all connecting cords securely.

,The connecting cords are damaged.

,Check the connection to your TV (page 20).

,Switch the input selector on your TV to “VCR” etc., so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

,If you connect the recorder to your TV via the LINE 1-TV jack, set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel to “RGB” (page 21).

,If you connect the recorder to your TV via only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel to “COMPONENT” (page 21).

,When [Progressive Mode] is set to [On] (page 78), signals are only sent to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

,This recorder cannot record NTSC signals.

Picture noise appears.

,If the picture output signal from your recorder passes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programmes could affect picture quality. If you still experience this problem even when you connect your recorder directly to your TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV’s S VIDEO input.

,You have set the recorder to progressive format (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signals. In this case, remove the disc and close the disc tray. Then press and hold x (stop) on the recorder for five seconds.

,Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (625p) signals, the image may be affected when you set the recorder to progressive format. In this case, remove the disc and close the disc tray. Then press and hold x (stop) on the recorder for five seconds.

,You are playing a disc recorded in a colour system that is different from your TV.

TV programme reception does not fill the screen.

,Set the channel manually in [Channel Settings] in [Settings] Setup (page 75).

,Select the correct source using the INPUT SELECT button, or select a channel of any TV programme using the PROG +/– buttons.

TV programme pictures are distorted.

,Reorient the TV aerial.

,Adjust the picture (see the TV’s instruction manual).

,Place the recorder and TV farther apart.

,Place the TV and any bunched aerial cables farther apart.

,The RF cable is connected to the AERIAL OUT jack on the recorder. Connect the cable to the AERIAL IN jack.

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