Troubleshooting. Sony DAV-SB200

Troubleshooting

Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.

Symptom

No power.

Cause

• The power cord is disconnected.

The power is on, but the DVD Receiver does not work.

No picture.

There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.

The playback picture is poor.

The DVD Receiver does not start playback.

Loud hum or noise is heard.

• No disc is inserted.

• The TV is not set to receive DVD signal output.

• The video cable is not connected securely.

• The connected TV power is turned off.

• The equipment connected with the audio cable is not set to receive DVD signal output.

• The audio cables are not connected securely.

• The power of the equipment connected with the audio cable is turned off.

• The audio connecting cable is damaged.

• The disc is dirty.

• No disc is inserted.

• An unplayable disc is inserted.

• The disc is placed upside down.

• The disc is not placed within the guide.

• The disc is dirty.

• A menu is on the TV screen.

• The Rating level is set.

• The plugs and jacks are dirty.

• The disc is dirty.

• The speakers and components are connected poorly.

• The DVD Receiver is located too close to the TV.

Correction

• Plug the power cord securely into the wall outlet.

• Insert a disc. (Check that the DVD or, audio CD indicator in the DVD display is lit.)

• Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the DVD/

CD receiver appears on the TV screen.

• Connect the video cable into the jacks securely.

• Turn on the TV.

• Select the correct input mode of the audio receiver so you can hear the sound from the DVD Receiver.

• Connect the audio cable into the jacks securely.

• Turn on the equipment connected with the audio cable.

• Replace it with new one.

• Clean the disc.

• Insert a disc. (Check that the DVD, or audio CD indicator in the DVD display is lit.)

• Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, colour system and Regional code.)

• Place the disc with the playback side down.

• Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide.

• Clean the disc.

• Press the DVD SETUP button to turn off the menu screen.

• Cancel the Rating function or change the rating level.

• Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

• Clean the disc.

• Connect the speakers and components securely.

• Move your TV away from the audio components.

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Troubleshooting (Continued)

Symptom

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

Cause

• The antenna is positioned or connected poorly.

Correction

• Connect the antenna securely.

• Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary.

• Tune in the station manually.

The remote control does not work properly.

The sound mode or Pro

Logic II mode cannot be changed.

• The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning).

• No stations have been preset or preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations).

• The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the DVD Receiver.

• The remote control is too far from the

DVD Receiver.

• There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the DVD/CD receiver.

• The batteries in the remote control are flat.

• The system cannot change while playing a MP3 disc.

• Preset the stations (page 31).

• Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the DVD Receiver.

• Use the remote control within about 20 ft (6 m).

• Remove the obstacle.

• Replace the batteries with new ones.

• Insert such a CD disc.

The front panel display is too dim.

• Nothing is displayed on the front panel display.

• Press DIMMER on the remote control.

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