Easy Setup (Resetting The Recorder); Additional Information; Troubleshooting - Sony RDR-GX300 Service Manual

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Easy Setup
(Resetting the Recorder)
Select this to run the Easy Setup programme.
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Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2
Select "SETUP," and press ENTER.
3
Select "Easy Setup," and press ENTER.
SETUP
Settings
Easy Setup
Video
Audio
Features
Options
Easy Setup
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Press ENTER.
5
Select "Start," and press ENTER.
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Follow the instructions for Easy Setup
(page 22) from step 5.
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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 PROG +/– or INPUT
SELECT.
, When an S video cable is connected to the
recorder's LINE 4 IN jack, set "Line4 Input" in
Video Setup to "S Video" (page 89).
The playback picture or TV programme from
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.
The picture does not fill the screen.
, Set "TV Type" in Video Setup in accordance
with the aspect ratio of your TV (page 87).
The picture does not fill the screen, even
though the aspect ratio is set in "TV Type" in
Video Setup.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.
The picture is black and white.
, Check that "Line1 Output" of "Scart Setting" in
Video Setup is set to the appropriate item that
conforms to your system (page 88).
, If you are using a SCART cord, be sure to use
one that is fully wired (21 pins).
Sound
There is no sound.
, Re-connect all connections securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The input source setting on the amplifier or the
connection to the amplifier is incorrect.
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, The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward,
slow motion, or pause mode.
, If the audio signal does not come through the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jacks, check the Audio Setup settings (page 89).
Sound distortion occurs.
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, Set "Audio ATT" in Audio Setup to "On"
(page 89).
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Sound is noisy.
, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks,
noise will come from the LINE 2 OUT AUDIO
L/R jacks, LINE 1-TV jack, or LINE 3/
DECODER jack (page 56).
The sound volume is low.
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
The sound volume may improve if you set
"Audio DRC" in Audio Setup to "TV Mode"
(page 90).
, Set "Audio ATT" in Audio Setup to "Off"
(page 89).
An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or
played.
, When recording from connected equipment, set
"Line Audio Input" in TOOLS menu to
"Bilingual" (page 51).
, Multilingual tracks (main and sub) cannot be
recorded on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video
mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs. To record the
language, select "Main" or "Sub" of "DVD
Bilingual Rec." in Options Setup before
recording (page 95). To record both the main and
sub sounds, record on a DVD-RW (VR mode).
, If you have connected an AV amplifier to the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack
and want to change the audio track for a DVD-
RW (VR mode) during playback, set "Dolby
Digital" in Audio Setup to "D-PCM" (page 90).
Playback
The disc does not play.
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the
labelled side facing up.
, The disc is not correctly inserted.
, Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.
Remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on
for about half an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
, If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the
recorder cannot play the disc if it was not
finalized (page 37).
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The disc does not start playback from the
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, Resume play was activated (page 52).
, You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or
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DVD menu automatically appears on the TV
screen when it is first inserted. Use the menu to
start playback.
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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 13).
, 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 Video Setup is set
to the appropriate item that conforms to your
system (page 88).
, If you connect the recorder to your TV via only
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set
"Component Out" in Video Setup to "On"
(page 88).
, This recorder cannot record NTSC signals.
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
(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) even
though your TV cannot accept the progressive
signal. In this case, press PROGRESSIVE until
the progressive indicator turns off.
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The recorder starts playing the disc
automatically.
, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback
function.
Playback stops automatically.
, If the disc has an auto pause signal, the recorder
stops playback at the auto pause signal.
Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow-
motion Play cannot be performed.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do
some of the operations above. See the instruction
manual supplied with the disc.
The language for the sound track cannot be
changed.
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc
being played.
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the
language for the sound track.
, Try changing the language using the DVD
VIDEO's menu.
The subtitle language cannot be changed or
turned off.
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
DVD VIDEO.
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the
subtitles.
, Try changing the subtitle using the DVD
VIDEO's menu.
, The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles
recorded on this recorder.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
VIDEO being played.
, You are trying to change the angles when "
does not appear on the TV screen (page 54).
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles.
, Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO's
menu.
, The angles cannot be changed for the titles
recorded on this recorder.
The MP3 audio tracks do not play.
, The MP3 audio tracks are not recorded in a
format that the recorder can play (page 60).
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, 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, press PROGRESSIVE so
that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off and
the recorder is set to normal (interlace) format.
, You are playing a disc recorded in a colour
system that is different from your TV.
TV programme reception does not fill the
screen.
, Set the channel manually in "Channel Setting" in
Settings 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 RF cable is connected to the AERIAL OUT
jack on the recorder. Connect the cable to the
AERIAL IN jack.
TV channels cannot be changed.
, The channel is disabled (page 85).
, A timer recording started, which changed the
channels.
The picture from equipment connected to the
recorder's input jack does not appear on the
screen.
, If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1-TV
jack, select "L1" in the front panel display by
pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN
jacks, select "L2" in the front panel display by
pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 4 IN
jacks, select "L4" in the front panel display by
pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 3/
DECODER jack, select "L3" in the front panel
display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT
SELECT.
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Recording/Timer recording/Editing
The programme position cannot be changed
from the channel you are recording.
, Set the TV's input source to "TV."
Recording does not start immediately after you
press z REC.
, Operate the recorder only after "LOAD",
"FORMAT," or "INFOWRITE" disappears
from the front panel display.
Nothing was recorded even though you set the
timer setting correctly.
, There was a power failure during recording.
, The recorder's internal clock stopped due to a
power failure that lasted for more than 1 hour.
Reset the clock (page 86).
, The channel was disabled after the timer
recording was set. See "Channel Setting" on
page 83.
, Disconnect the mains lead from the mains, and
connect it again.
, "PDC/VPS Scan Off" was selected in the
TOOLS menu (page 43).
, The programme contains copy protection signals
that restrict copying.
, Other timer setting overlapped the timer setting
(page 46).
, There is no DVD inside the recorder.
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.
, The recorder was in the process of DV Dubbing
(RDR-GX700 only).
Recording does not stop immediately after you
press x REC STOP.
, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input
disc data before recording can stop.
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Recording does not stop after you press x
STOP.
, Open the remote's cover and press x REC
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STOP.
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