Sony DAV-X1 User Manual

• The video input on the TV is not set so that you

can view pictures from the system.

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, 26).

Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV
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:

• If the speakers are used with a CRT-based TV or

projector, install the speakers at least 0.3 m 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.

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.

• Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press

H to return to normal play mode.

• Check the speaker connections (page 17).

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
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 17).

• When the Setup Disc is used, the volume of the

subwoofer may be low. This is by default, and not
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 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).

• Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO

(page 72).

• 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.

• Make sure the sound field is set to “FOCUS

SURROUND” or “WIDE SURROUND”
(page 38)

• Check the speaker connections and settings

(page 17).

• 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.

Operation

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

• Check that the antenna (aerial) is connected

securely. Adjust the antenna (aerial) or connect an
external antenna (aerial) if necessary.

• The signal strength of the stations is too weak

(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct
tuning.

• No stations have been preset or the preset stations

have been cleared (when tuning by scanning
preset stations). Preset the stations (page 76).

• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in

the front panel display.

The remote does not function.

• There are obstacles between the remote and the

system.

• The distance between the remote and the system is

too far.

• The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on

the system.

• The batteries in the remote are weak.