Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

PowerThe power does not turn on.

,Check that the power cord (mains lead) is connected securely.

PictureThere is no picture.

,Re-connect all connecting cords securely.

,The connecting cords are damaged.

,Check the connection to your TV (page 13).

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

,This recorder cannot record NTSC signals.

,When playing a double-layer DVD, the video and audio may be momentarily interrupted at the point where the layers switch.

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 signal. In this case, press PROGRESSIVE until the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.

,Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be affected when you set the recorder to progressive format. In this case, press PROGRESSIVE so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off and the recorder is set to normal (interlace) format.

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

,When playing a double-layer DVD, the video and audio may be momentarily interrupted at the point where the layers switch.

TV programme reception does not fill the screen.

,Set the channel manually in “Channel Setting” in “Settings” setup (page 68).

,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.

TV channels cannot be changed.

,The channel is disabled (page 70).

,A timer recording started, which changed the channels.

The picture from equipment connected to the recorder’s input jack does not appear on the screen.

,If the equipment is connected to the LINE IN 1 jacks, select “L1” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT.

If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks, select “L2” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT.

If the equipment is connected to the LINE IN 3 jacks, select “L3” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT.

If the equipment is connected to the DV IN jack, (this is usually for a digital video camera connection), select “DV” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT.

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