Additional Information; Troubleshooting - Sony RDR-GX380 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 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" and "AV1") so that the signal from the
recorder appears on the TV screen.
, If you connect the recorder to your TV via the
LINE 1-TV jack, set [Video output format] in
[General] Setup to [RGB] (page 68).
, If you connect the recorder to your TV via only
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, connect
via the LINE 1-TV jack and set [Video output
format] in [General] Setup to [YP
, When [Video output format] in [General] Setup
is set to [YP P ] (page 68), signals are only sent
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to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
, 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.
, You have set the recorder to progressive format
even though your TV cannot accept the
progressive signals. In this case, remove the disc
and close the disc tray. Then press the
RESOLUTION button on the recorder to switch
the signals.
, 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, remove the disc and close the
disc tray. Then press the RESOLUTION button
on the recorder to switch the signals.
, 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 [Manual CH Setting]
in the [General] setup (page 66).
, Select the correct source using the INPUT
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.
P ] (page 68).
B R
TV channels cannot be changed.
, The channel is disabled (page 66).
, A timer recording started, which changed the
channels.
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