Sony 3-213-480-12(1) User Manual
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TV programme positions cannot be changed.
, The programme position is disabled (page 101).
, A timer recording started, which cause the
, A timer recording started, which cause the
programme position to change.
The picture from equipment connected to the
recorder’s input jack does not appear on the
screen.
recorder’s input jack does not appear on the
screen.
, If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1-TV
jack, select “LINE1” in the front panel display by
pressing INPUT.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN
jacks, select “LINE2” in the front panel display
by pressing INPUT.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 3/
DECODER jack, select “LINE3” in the front
panel display by pressing INPUT.
If the equipment is connected to the DV IN jack
(this is usually for a digital video camera
connection), select “DV” in the front panel
display by pressing INPUT.
pressing INPUT.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN
jacks, select “LINE2” in the front panel display
by pressing INPUT.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 3/
DECODER jack, select “LINE3” in the front
panel display by pressing INPUT.
If the equipment is connected to the DV IN jack
(this is usually for a digital video camera
connection), select “DV” in the front panel
display by pressing INPUT.
The playback picture or TV programme from
the equipment connected through the recorder
is distorted.
the equipment connected through the recorder
is distorted.
, If the playback picture output from a DVD
player, VCR, or tuner goes through your recorder
before reaching your TV, the copy-protection
signal applied to some programmes could affect
picture quality. Disconnect the playback
equipment in question and connect it directly to
your TV.
before reaching your TV, the copy-protection
signal applied to some programmes could affect
picture quality. Disconnect the playback
equipment in question and connect it directly to
your TV.
The picture does not fill the screen.
, Set “TV Type” in the “Video” setup to fit the
aspect ratio of your TV (page 102).
The picture does not fill the screen, even
though the aspect ratio is set in “TV Type” in
the “Video” setup.
though the aspect ratio is set in “TV Type” in
the “Video” setup.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.
Sound
There is no sound.
, Re-connect all connections securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The input source setting on the amplifier or the
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The input source setting on the amplifier or the
connection to the amplifier is incorrect.
, The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward,
slow motion, or pause mode.
, If the audio signal does not come through the
No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack.
, Try the following:
1
Turn the recorder off and
on again.
2
Turn the connected equipment off
and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the
HDMI cord again.
HDMI cord again.
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI
device (DVI jacks do not accept audio signals).
, The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT
jack does not conform to the audio signal format.
Sound is noisy.
, When playing a CD with DTS soundtracks, noise
The sound volume is low.
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
The sound volume may improve if you set
“Audio DRC” in the “Audio” setup to “Wide
Range” (page 106).
“Audio DRC” in the “Audio” setup to “Wide
Range” (page 106).
An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or
played.
played.
, When recording from connected equipment, set
“Line Audio Input” in the “Audio” setup to
“Bilingual”(page 106).
“Bilingual”(page 106).
, Multilingual tracks (main and sub) cannot be
recorded on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video
mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode).
To record the language, select “Main” or “Sub”
of “DVD Bilingual Rec.” in the “Features” setup
before recording (page 108).
To record both the main and sub sounds, record
on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR
mode).
mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode).
To record the language, select “Main” or “Sub”
of “DVD Bilingual Rec.” in the “Features” setup
before recording (page 108).
To record both the main and sub sounds, record
on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR
mode).
, If you have connected an AV amplifier to the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio
track for a DVD-RW (VR mode) / DVD-Rs (VR
mode) during playback, set “Digital Out” –
“Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” in the “Audio”
setup (page 104).
COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio
track for a DVD-RW (VR mode) / DVD-Rs (VR
mode) during playback, set “Digital Out” –
“Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” in the “Audio”
setup (page 104).
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