Sony RDR-VX420 - Manual (Page 112)

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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 the “Video” setup to fit the
aspect ratio of your TV (page 103).
The picture does not fill the screen, even
though the aspect ratio is set in “TV Type” in
the “Video” setup.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.
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 AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack, check the “Audio” setup
settings (page 105).
Sound is noisy.
, When playing a CD with DTS soundtracks, noise
will come from the LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R)
jacks, AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, or LINE 1-TV
jack (page 38).
The sound volume is low.
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
The sound volume may improve if you set
“Audio DRC” in the “Audio” setup to “Wide
Range” (page 106).
An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or
played.
, When recording from connected equipment, set
“Line Audio Input” in the “Audio” setup to
“Bilingual”(page 106).
, Multilingual tracks (main and sub) cannot be
recorded on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video
mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode).
To record the language, select “Main” or “Sub”
of “DVD Bilingual Rec.” in the “Features” setup
before recording (page 108).
To record both the main and sub sounds, record
on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR
mode).
, If you have connected an AV amplifier to the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio
track for a DVD-RW (VR mode) / DVD-Rs (VR
mode) during playback, set “Digital Out” –
“Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” in the “Audio”
setup (page 105).
DVD 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 93).
The disc does not start playback from the
beginning.
, Resume play was activated (page 39).
, 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.
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.