Troubleshooting - Sony RCD-W7V Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the system, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs. Should
any problem persist, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Power
The power is not turned on.
, Check that the AC power cord is connected
securely.
Picture
There is no picture.
, The connecting cords are not connected
securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged. Replace it
with a new one.
, The recorder is not connected to the correct
TV input jack (page 15-16).
, The video input on the TV is not set so that
you can view pictures from the system.
Picture noise appears.
, The disc is dirty or flawed. Clean the disc.
, If the picture output from your system goes
through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-
protection signal applied to some DVD
programs could affect picture quality. If you
still experience problems even when you
connect your system directly to your TV, try
connecting your system to your TV's S-video
input (page 16).
Even though you set the TV aspect in
SETUP menu, the picture does not fill
the screen.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your
DVD.
US
56
*RCD-W7V.p65_55-Rear cover
The picture is black and white.
, Depending on the TV, the picture on the
Sound
There is no sound.
, The connecting cord is not connected securely.
, Make sure you connect the recorder to the
, Make sure you select the appropriate position
, Make sure you select you turn on the TV and
, The protective device on the recorder has been
, The audio connecting cord is damaged.
, The system is in pause mode or in Slow-
, Fast forward or fast reverse is performed.
, When you play the Dolby Digital (AC-3)
Severe hum or noise is heard.
, Check that the speakers and components are
, Check that the connecting cords are away
, Move your TV away from the audio compo-
56
screen becomes black and white when you
play a disc recorded in the PAL or SECAM
color system.
audio input connectors on the amplifier (page
17-20) or on the TV (page 15-16).
on the amplifier so that you can listen to the
sound from the recorder.
the amplifier.
activated because of a short circuit. Turn off
the system, eliminate the short-circuit problem
and turn on the power again.
Replace it with a new one.
motion Play mode. Press H to return to
normal play mode.
Press H to return to normal play mode.
sound tracks and attempt to output from the
DIGITAL OUT connectors, set "DIGITAL
AUDIO OUTPUT" to "DOLBY DIGITAL/
PCM" in the setup display. Otherwise no
sound will come out from the DIGITAL OUT
connector. (page 17-18, 45)
connected securely.
from a transformer or motor, and at least
3 meters (10 feet) away from a TV set or
fluorescent light.
nents.
12/9/01, 6:09 PM
RCD-W7V 4-236-407-11(1)