Additional Information; Troubleshooting - Sony RDR-HX910 Operating Instructions Manual

Additional Information

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 14).
, Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to
"VCR") so that the signal from the recorder
appears on the TV screen.
, When playing a double-layer DVD, the video
and audio may be momentarily interrupted at the
point where the layers switch.
Picture noise appears.
, If the picture output signal from your recorder
passes through your VCR (video cassette
recorder) to get to your TV, or if you are
connected to a combination TV/VIDEO
(television/video) player, the copy-protection
signal applied to some DVD (digital video disc)
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 (S video)
input.
, You have set the recorder to progressive format
(the PROGRESSIVE (progressive) indicator
lights up) even though your TV cannot accept the
progressive signal. In this case, press
PROGRESSIVE (progressive) until the
PROGRESSIVE (progressive) indicator turns
off.
, 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, press PROGRESSIVE (progressive)
so that the PROGRESSIVE (progressive)
indicator turns off and the recorder is set to
normal (interlace) format.
, You are playing a DVD (digital video disc)
recorded in a color system that is different from
your TV.
, Noise may appear in the pictures recorded on the
HDD (hard disc drive), which is due to the
characteristics of HDD (hard disc drive), and is
not a malfunction.
, When playing a double-layer DVD, the video
and audio may be momentarily interrupted at the
point where the layers switch.
TV program reception does not fill the screen.
, Set the channel manually in "Tuner Preset" in
"Settings" setup (page 92).
, Select the correct source using the INPUT
SELECT (input select) button, or select a
channel of any TV program using the CH
(channel) +/– buttons.
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.
, The RF (radio frequency) cable is connected to
the VHF/UHF OUT (very high frequency/ultra
high frequency out) jack on the recorder.
Connect the cable to the VHF/UHF IN (very high
frequency/ultra high frequency in) jack.
TV channels cannot be changed.
, The channel is disabled (page 92).
, A timer recording started, which changed the
channels.
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