Sony DAV-X1 User Guide
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Connect the TV and the system 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 [SCREEN SETUP], and
switch the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the picture
still does not appear, repeat the steps and try other
options.
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 [SCREEN SETUP], and
switch the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the picture
still does not appear, repeat the steps and try other
options.
Picture noise appears.
• The disc is dirty or flawed.
• If the picture output from your system goes
through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-
protection signal applied to some DVD programs
could affect picture quality. If you still experience
problems even when you connect your system
directly to your TV, try connecting your system to
your TV’s S video input (page 20, 25).
protection signal applied to some DVD programs
could affect picture quality. If you still experience
problems even when you connect your system
directly to your TV, try connecting your system to
your TV’s S video input (page 20, 25).
Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV
TYPE] of [SCREEN SETUP], the picture does
not fill the screen.
TYPE] of [SCREEN SETUP], the picture does
not fill the screen.
• The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.
Color irregularity occurs on the TV screen.
The subwoofer and the front speakers in this system
are magnetically shielded to prevent magnetic
leakage. However, some leakage may occur, as a
high-strength magnet is employed. If this happens,
check the following items:
are magnetically shielded to prevent magnetic
leakage. However, some leakage may occur, as a
high-strength magnet is employed. If this happens,
check the following items:
• If the speakers are used with a CRT-based TV or
projector, install the speakers at least 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
from the TV set.
from the TV set.
• If the color irregularity persists, turn off the TV set
once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes.
• If howling occurs, reposition the speakers farther
away from the TV set.
• Make sure that no magnetic object (magnetic latch
on a TV stand, health care device, toy, etc.) is
placed near the speakers.
placed near the speakers.
Sound
There is no sound.
• The speaker cord is not connected securely.
• Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON”
is displayed in the front panel display.
• The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion
Play mode. Press H to return to normal play
mode.
mode.
• Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press
H to return to normal play mode.
• Check the speaker connections (page 17).
• The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT jack
does not conform to the audio signal format, in
this case set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in
[CUSTOMSETUP] to [PCM] (page 79).
this case set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in
[CUSTOMSETUP] to [PCM] (page 79).
No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack.
• The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI
(digital visual interface) device (DVI (digital
visual interface) jacks do not accept audio
signals).
visual interface) jacks do not accept audio
signals).
• The HDMI OUT jack does not output Super Audio
CD sound.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.
reversed.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
There is no sound from the subwoofer.
• Check the speaker connections and settings
(page 16).
• When the Setup Disc is used, the volume of the
subwoofer may be low. This is by default, and not
a malfunction.
a malfunction.
Severe hum or noise is heard.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 ft)
away from your TV set or a fluorescent light.
away from your TV set or a fluorescent light.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
• Clean the disc.
The sound loses stereo effect when you play a
VIDEO CD, CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio).
VIDEO CD, CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio).
• Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO
• Make sure the system is connected properly.
The surround effect is difficult to hear when
you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG
audio sound track.
you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG
audio sound track.
• Make sure the sound field is set to “FOCUS
SURROUND” or “WIDE SURROUND”
(page 36)
(page 36)
.
• Check the speaker connections and settings
• Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not
be the entire 5.1 channel. It may be monaural or
stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby
Digital or MPEG audio format.
stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby
Digital or MPEG audio format.
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