Sony DAV-S400 manual Troubleshooting, 69GB, Power, Picture, Sound, Additional Information

Additional Information

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 (mains lead) is connected securely.

Picture

There is no picture.

,The connecting cords are not connected securely.

,The connecting cords are damaged.

,The system is not connected to the correct TV input jack (page 21).

,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.

,If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programmes could affect picture quality.

Even though you set the aspect ratio in “TV TYPE” of “SCREEN SETUP,” 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 NTSC colour system.

Sound

There is no sound.

,The connecting cord is not connected securely.

,The connecting cord is damaged.

,Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON” is displayed on the front panel display.

,The protective device on the system 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.

,Check the speaker settings (pages 23, 65).

The left and right sounds are
unbalanced or reversed.
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, Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
, Adjust the front balance parameter in the
LEVEL menu (pages 26, 67).
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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 away from a TV set or fluorescent
light.
, Move your TV away from the audio
components.
, The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with
a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
, Clean the disc.
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