Sony RDR-HX715 Troubleshooting, Power, Picture, There is no picture, Picture noise appears, Additional Information, The power does not turn on

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 AC power cord 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 14).

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

,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 programs 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 (480p) signals, the image may be affected when you set the recorder to progressive format. In this case, disconnect the HDMI cord from the recorder, and then press PROGRESSIVE so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off and the recorder is set to normal (interlace) format.

,Noise may appear in the pictures recorded on the HDD, which is due to the characteristics of HDD, and is not a malfunction.

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

There is no picture or the picture noise appears when connected to the HDMI OUT jack.

,Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cord again.

,If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, changing the “HDMI Resolution” setting in the “Video” setup may solve the problem (page 91). Connect the TV and the recorder using a video jack other than the HDMI OUT, and switch the TV’s input to the connected video input so that you can see the on-screen displays. Change the “HDMI Resolution” setting in the “Video” setup, and switch the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the picture still does not appear, repeat the steps and try other options.

,The recorder is connected to an input device that is not HDCP compliant (page 18).

TV program reception does not fill the screen.

,Set the channel manually in “Tuner Preset” in “Settings” setup (page 88).

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

TV program pictures are distorted.

,Reorient the TV antenna.

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

,Place the recorder and TV farther apart.

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

,The RF cable is connected to the VHF/UHF OUT jack on the recorder. Connect the cable to the VHF/UHF IN jack.

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