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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.

Power

The power does not turn on.

,Check that the mains lead is connected securely.

Picture

There is no picture.

,Re-connect all connecting cords securely.

,The connecting cords are damaged.

,Check the connection to your TV (page 12).

,Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to “VCR” and “AV1”) 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 [Video output format] in [General] Setup to [RGB] (page 68).

,If you connect the recorder to your TV via only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, connect via the LINE 1-TV jack and set [Video output format] in [General] Setup to [YPBPR] (page 68).

,When [Video output format] in [General] Setup is set to [YPbPr] (page 68), 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.

,You have set the recorder to progressive format even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signals. In this case, remove the disc and close the disc tray. Then press the RESOLUTION button on the recorder to switch the signals.

,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, remove the disc and close the disc tray. Then press the RESOLUTION button on the recorder to switch the signals.

,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 [Manual CH Setting] in the [General] setup (page 66).

,Select the correct source using the INPUT 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 aerial 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 66).

,A timer recording started, which changed the channels.

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