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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 AC power cord 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 21).

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

There is no picture or the picture noise appears when connected to the DV IN jack.

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

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 97). 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 22).

Picture noise appears.

,Check the connection to your TV (page 17) and switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

,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 even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” in “Video” setup (page 98).

,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, set “Progressive” to “Off” in “Video” setup (page 98).

TV program reception does not fill the screen.

,Set the channel manually in “Tuner Preset” setup (page 94).

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

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.

TV channels cannot be changed.

,The channel is disabled (page 95).

,A timer recording started, which cause the channels to change.

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