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Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Remedies

 

 

Cannot display cable

If you connected the Digital Network Receiver to your TV with an RF

channels

connection (as described on page 16) you need to tune your TV to channel 3 in

 

order to see cable channels.

 

If you connected the Digital Network Receiver to your VCR with an RF

 

connection (as described on page 17) you need to set your VCR’s RF channel

 

switch (usually on the rear panel) to channel 3 in order to see cable channels.

 

If channel 3 is not an empty channel in your channel line-up, you can set the TV

 

or VCR to channel 4, but you must also change the Digital Network Receiver’s

 

RF channel to channel 4 in order to see cable channels. For details see,

 

“Changing the Digital Network Receiver’s RF Output Channel” on page 26.

 

 

Sony remote control

❏ Batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries (see page 7).

(RM-Y806) does not

❏ Check the orientation of the batteries (see page 7).

operate

❏ Make sure you press the FUNCTION button (TV, VCR, CABLE) of the device you

 

want to control (see page 5).

 

❏ If you are trying to control a TV or VCR that is not a Sony brand, you must

 

first program the remote to operate these devices (see page 6).

 

❏ Locate the TV at least 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.

Sony wireless keyboard (KI-W55CV-Y806) does not operate

❏Batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries (see page 7).

❏Check the orientation of the batteries (see page 7).

❏Make sure the FUNCTION switch (TV, CABLE) is set to the device you want to control (see page 5).

❏If you are trying to control a TV that is not a Sony brand, you must first program the keyboard to operate your TV (see page 8).

❏Locate the TV at least 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.

Volume problems when

If you connected your VCR to the Digital Network Receiver’s TO TV/VCR or

recording to VCR

LINE OUT 1 (TV) AUDIO /VIDEO jack and you programmed the remote to control the

 

Digital Network Receiver’s volume as described on page 7, be sure to do the

 

following when recording:

 

❏ Maximize the Digital Network Receiver’s volume.

 

❏ Make sure MUTE is off.

 

❏ Make sure you do not change these volume controls while you are

 

recording.

 

 

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DHG-M55CV specifications

The Sony DHG-M55CV is an innovative digital hybrid terrestrial and cable HD DVR designed to enhance your viewing experience and revolutionize how you interact with television content. This device became popular for merging traditional broadcast TV with the modern demands of digital recording and playback, making it an essential piece of equipment for any serious home entertainment system.

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