Even if your TV is compatible with progressive
format (480p) signals, the image may be affected
Additional Informationwhen you set ?COMPONENT OUT? to
?PROGRESSIVE.? In this case, set
Troubleshooting?COMPONENT OUT? to ?INTERLACE.?
When ?PROGRESSIVE? is selected in
?SCREEN SETUP,? no signal is output from the
If you experience any of the following
MONITOR OUT or S VIDEO OUT jacks.
difficulties while using the system, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedyPi tctuhe re noise appears.
problem before requesting repairs. Shou lThed dianysc is dirty or flawed.
problem persist, consult your nearest SoIfny the picture output from your system goes
through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-
dealer.
protection signal applied to some DVD programs
Powercould affect picture quality. If you still experience
problems even when you connect your system
The power is not turned on.directly to your TV, try connecting your system to
Check that the AC power cord is connectedy our TV?s S video input (page 20).
securely.
Even though you set the aspect ratio in ?TV
If the STANDBY indicator flashesTYPE? of ?SCREEN SETUP,? the picture does
Immediately unplug the power cord and cnhoetc k thefill th e screen.Additional Information
following items. The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.
Are the + and - speaker cords short-circuited?
Sound
Are you using only the specified speakers?
Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the
There is no sound.
top of the system?
The speaker cord is not connected securely.
After checking the above items and fixing any
Press MUTING on the remote if ?MUTING ON?
problems, connect the power cord again and turn on
is displayed in the front panel display.
the system. If the indicator still flashes, or if the
The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion
cause of the problem cannot be found even after
Play mode. PrHes ts o return to normal play
checking all the above items, consult your nearest
mode.
Sony dealer.
Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press
PictureH to return to normal play mode.
Check the speaker settings (pages 23, 71).
There is no picture.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
The video connecting cords are not connected
reversed.
securely.
Check that the speakers and components are
The video connecting cords are damaged.
connected correctly and securely.
The system is not connected to the correct TV
Adjust the balance parameter in the BALANCE
input jack (page 20).
menu (page 72).
The video input on the TV is not set so that you
can view pictures from the system.There is no sound from the subwoofer.
You have set ?COMPONENT OUT? in Check the speaker connections and settings (pages
?SCREEN SETUP? to ?PROGRESSIVE? even 23, 71).
though your TV cannot accept the signal inS et the sound field to ?AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
progressive format. In this case, set theAU TO? (page 47).
SCAN SELECT switch to ?INTERLACE.?
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