Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Others); Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder); Additional Information; Troubleshooting - Sony RDR-HX520 Service Manual

Remote Control Settings/
Factory Settings (Others)
The "Others" setup allows you to set up other
operational settings.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU while the
recorder is in stop mode.
2
Select "SETUP," and press ENTER.
3
Select "Others," and press ENTER.
The "Others" setup appears with the
following options. The default settings
are underlined.
Dimmer
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
Normal Bright lighting.
Save Low lighting. Turns off the
Power lighting when the power is
off.
Power save standby
Selects whether this recorder is in power save
mode when the power is off (standby).
On Sets to power save mode.
Normally, select this.
Off Does not set to power save
mode.
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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 mains lead 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 12).
, Switch the input selector on your TV (such
as to "VCR") so that the signal from the
recorder appears on the TV screen.
, Check that "Scart Setting" in the "Video"
setup is set to the appropriate item that
conforms to your system (page 89).
, If you connect the recorder to your TV via
only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks, set "Component Out" in the "Video"
setup to "On" (page 88).
, This recorder cannot record NTSC signals.
, When playing a double-layer DVD, the
video and audio may be momentarily
interrupted at the point where the layers
switch.
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Notes
• Power Save mode does not function when there is
a timer setting with "PDC/VPS" set to "On" in the
Timer List, even if "Power save standby" is set to
"On."
• The SMARTLINK features are not available
while the power is off when "Power save
standby" is set to "On."
• To reduce the number of times that the fan turns
on automatically, set "Power save standby" to
"On."
Command Mode
Changes the Command Mode of the recorder
if other DVD equipment is assigned the same
Command Mode. For details, see "If you
have a Sony DVD player or more than one
Sony DVD recorder" on page 18.
Registration Code
Displays the registration code of DivX video
files for this recorder.
For more information, go to http://
www.divx.com/vod on the Internet.
Factory Setup
Allows you to select the setup settings by
group, and return them to their default
settings. Note that all of your previous
settings will be lost.
1
Select "Factory Setup" in "Others," and
press , or ENTER.
The display for selecting a group of
settings appears.
2
Select the group of settings you want to
return to default from "Basic," "Video,"
"Audio," "Recording," "DVD,"
"Others," "Parental Control," and "All,"
and press , or ENTER.
3
Select "Start," and press ENTER.
The selected settings return to their
default settings.
4
Press ENTER when "Finish" appears.
Format
You can erase all titles recorded on the HDD.
Picture noise appears.
, If the picture output signal from your
recorder passes through your VCR to get to
your TV, or if you are connected to a
combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-
protection signal applied to some DVD
programmes 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 input.
, You have set the recorder to progressive
format even though your TV cannot accept
the progressive signal. In this case, hold
down x, and press PROGRAM – (minus)
on the unit.
, Even if your TV is compatible with
progressive format (525p/625p) signals, the
image may be affected when you set the
recorder to progressive format. In this case,
hold down x, and press PROGRAM –
(minus) on the unit and the recorder is set to
normal (interlace) format.
, You are playing a DVD recorded in a colour
system that is different from your TV.
, Noise may appear in the pictures recorded
on the HDD, which is due to the
characteristics of HDD, 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 programme reception does not fill the
screen.
, Set the channel manually in "Channel
Setting" in the "Basic" setup (page 83).
, Select the correct source using the INPUT
SELECT button, or select a channel of any
TV programme using the PROG +/–
buttons.
TV programme pictures are distorted.
, Reorient the TV aerial.
, Adjust the picture (see the TV's instruction
manual).
, Place the recorder and TV farther apart.
, Place the TV and any bunched aerial cables
farther apart.
, The aerial cable is connected to the
AERIAL OUT jack on the recorder.
Connect the cable to the AERIAL IN jack.
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Easy Setup
(Resetting the Recorder)
Select this to run the "Easy Setup"
programme.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU while the
recorder is in stop mode.
2
Select "SETUP," and press ENTER.
3
Select "Easy Setup," and press
ENTER.
4
Select "Start."
5
Follow the instructions for "Easy
Setup" (page 20) from step 2.
TV channels cannot be changed. The picture is black and white.
, The channel is disabled (page 84). , Check that "Line1 Output" of the "Scart
, A timer recording started, which changed
the channels.
, If you are using a SCART cord, be sure to
The picture from equipment connected to
the recorder's input jack does not appear
on the screen.
, If the equipment is connected to the
Sound
LINE 1 – TV jack, select "L1" in the front
panel display by pressing PROG +/– or
There is no sound.
INPUT SELECT.
, Re-connect all connections securely.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2
, The connecting cord is damaged.
IN jacks, select "L2" in the front panel
, The input source setting on the amplifier or
display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT
SELECT.
, The recorder is in reverse play, fast-
If the equipment is connected to the LINE
3/DECODER jack, select "L3" in the front
, If the audio signal does not come through
panel display by pressing PROG +/– or
INPUT SELECT.
If the equipment is connected to the DV IN
jack, (this is usually for a digital video
, The recorder supports only MP3 audio and
camera connection), select "DV" in the
front panel display by pressing INPUT
SELECT.
The playback picture or TV programme
Sound distortion occurs.
from the equipment connected through the
, Set "Audio ATT" in the "Audio" setup to
recorder is distorted.
, If the playback picture output from a DVD
player, VCR, or tuner goes through your
Sound is noisy.
recorder before reaching your TV, the copy-
, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks,
protection signal applied to some
programmes could affect picture quality.
Disconnect the playback equipment in
question and connect it directly to your TV.
The sound volume is low.
The picture does not fill the screen.
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
, Set "TV Type" of the "Video Output" in the
"Video" setup in accordance with the
screen size of your TV (page 88).
, Set "Audio ATT" in the "Audio" setup to
The picture does not fill the screen, even
though the picture size is set in "TV Type"
of the "Video Output" in the "Video"
setup.
, The picture size of the title is fixed.
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Setting" in the "Video" setup is set to the
appropriate item that conforms to your
system (page 89).
use one that is fully wired (21 pins).
the connection to the amplifier is incorrect.
forward, slow motion, or pause mode.
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack,
check the "Audio Connection" settings in
the "Audio" setup (page 90).
MPEG audio for DivX video files. Press
AUDIO and select MP3 audio or MPEG
audio.
"On" (page 90).
noise will come from the LINE 2 OUT R-
AUDIO-L jacks, LINE 1 – TV jack, or
LINE 3/DECODER jack (page 55).
The sound volume may improve if you set
"Audio DRC" in the "Audio" setup to "TV
Mode" (page 92).
"Off" (page 90).
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