Sony RDR-GXD500 - Manual (Page 92)

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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 82).
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 83).
, 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.
, 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 84).
, A scrambled channel is selected.
Sound distortion occurs.
, Set “Audio ATT” in Audio Setup to “On”
(page 84).
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 jack
(page 62).
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 85).
, Set “Audio ATT” in Audio Setup to “Off”
(page 84).
An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or
played.
, When recording from connected equipment, set
“Line Audio Input” in TOOLS menu to
“Bilingual” (page 57).
, 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 85).
Sound break up
, Signal strength low.
, Check aerial installation.
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 34).
The disc does not start playback from the
beginning.
, Resume play was activated (page 58).
, You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or
DVD menu automatically appears on the TV
screen when it is first inserted. Use the menu to
start playback.
The recorder starts playing the disc
automatically.
, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback
function.
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