dfuriness Sony Fan Joined: Dec 11, 2004
Posts: 2
From: NC/USA
Posted: 2004-12-11 09:42
I recently purchased a Sony RDR-VX500 DVD±R/RW Combo Recorder VHS/DVD. When viewing tapes (DVDs work fine), I experience periodic color and brightness fluctuations during scenes with high contrast or brightness. This has happened with two RDR-VX500 units. My TV is a Mitsubishi CS-2710RA. However, I experience the same problem using different monitors. Is anyone experiencing similar problems and/or can offer suggestions to correct this problem.
Your response is greatly appreciated.
Dave
jehill Sony Senior Advisor Joined: Mar 13, 2003
Posts: 13792
From: Sewell, NJ
Posted: 2004-12-11 14:51
Welcome to Agoraquest! Which RDR-VX500 video output are you using when you have the problem? If the component video output is active when you are playing back a tape, upconversion is required from composite to component video, which could be where the problem lies. Which video outputs are active when playing back a tape? Have you tried them all? ----------------- -John
Sony A/V System: KDL-55XBR8, BDP-S550, AVD-C700ES Super Audio CD/DVD Receiver, 4 SS-LA500ED surround speakers, 1 SS-LAC505ED center channel speaker and 1 SA-WD200 Active Subwoofer
dfuriness Sony Fan Joined: Dec 11, 2004
Posts: 2
From: NC/USA
Posted: 2004-12-12 09:51
Thanks for your response.
I experience the same problems using the Line Out or VHF/UHF Out. My TV does not support S Video or Component Video and therefore these outputs are not used.
jehill Sony Senior Advisor Joined: Mar 13, 2003
Posts: 13792
From: Sewell, NJ
Posted: 2004-12-12 13:22
Then your problem can't an upconversion isssue. Does your symptom occur on any tape that you play? If it does, apparently there is a weakness in the design of the tape playback portion of the RDR-VX500. There are no service bulletins or tips addressing your issue at the present time. Since you already have tried two units, I would take it to your local Sony servicecenter and have them check it out. ----------------- -John
Sony A/V System: KDL-55XBR8, BDP-S550, AVD-C700ES Super Audio CD/DVD Receiver, 4 SS-LA500ED surround speakers, 1 SS-LAC505ED center channel speaker and 1 SA-WD200 Active Subwoofer
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