Additional Information; Troubleshooting - Sony RDR-VX560 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting
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, set "Progressive" to "Off" in the
"Video" setup (page 99).
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
Thepowerdoes not turnon.
Check that the AC power cord is connected
securely.
Therecorder t urnson automatically.
HDMI input is selected using TV Interface.
Some TV has this function for Control for
HDMI.
To turn off the function, set "Control for HDMI"
to "Off" in the "Features" setup (page 104).
Picture
Thereisno 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
"VIDEO") so that the signal from the recorder
appears on the TV screen.
Picturenoiseappears.
Check the connection to your TV (page 12) and
switch the input selector on your TV so that the
signal from the recorder appears on the TV
screen.
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 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 input.
You have set the recorder to progressive format
even though your TV cannot accept the
progressive signal. In this case, set "l%'ogressive"
to "Off" in the "Video" setup (page 99).
Thereisnopictureorthe picturenoiseappears
whenconnected t othe DVINjack.
Try the following: @Turn the recorder off and
on again. @Turn the connected equipment off
and on again. @Disconnect and then connect the
i.LINK cable again.
Thereisnopictureorthe picturenoiseappears
whenconnected t othe HDMIOUTjack.
Try the following: @Turn the recorder off and
on again. @Turn the connected equipment off
and on again. @Disconnect and then connect the
HDMI cord again.
If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output,
changing the "Resolution (HDMI)" setting in the
"Video" setup may solve the problem (page 98).
Connect the TV and the recorder using a video
,jack other than the HDMI OUT, and switch the
TV's input to the connected video input so that
you can see the on-screen displays. Change the
"Resolution (HDMI)" setting in the "Video"
setup, and switch the TV's input back to HDMI.
If the picture still does )lot appear, repeat the
steps and try other options.
The recorder is connected to an input device that
is )lot HDCP compliant (page 16).
Thechannel o nthecable box/satellite r eceiver
hasbeenchanged.
The set top box controller is connected and "Set
Top Box Control" is set to "On." Check the "Set
Top Box Control" settings in the "Features"
setup (page 103).
Thepicture fromequipment connected t o the
recorder's inputjackdoesnotappearon the
screen.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1 IN
,jack, select "LINE I" in the front panel display by
pressing INPUT.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN
,jacks, select "LINE2" in the front panel display
by pressing INPUT.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1IN S
VIDEO,jack, set "Linel Input" to "S-Video" in
the "Video" setup (page 99).
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