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Problem
No picture (screen is dark), no sound.
Poor or no picture (screen is dark),
but good sound.
Poor picture quality when watching a
RGB video source.
Good picture, no sound
No colour on colour programmes
Distorted picture when changing
programmes or selecting teletext
Striped picture
Noisy picture when viewing TV channel
No unscrambling or unstable picture
whilst viewing a scrambled channel with
a decoder connected through the Scart
connector :3/q 3 (SMARTLINK)
Remote control does not function
The lamp indicator on the TVset
flashes.
The standby indicator on the TVset
flashes.
Additional Information
Additional Information
Here are some simple solutions to problems which may affect the picture and sound.
Troubleshooting
Solution
• Plug the TV set in.
• Press the
button on the front of the TV set.
• If the indicator is on in red colour, press TV button on the remote
control.
• Check the aerial connection.
• Check that the selected video source is on.
• Turn the TV set off for 3 or 4 seconds and then turn it on again using the
button on the front of the TV set.
• Using the MENU system, select the Picture Adjustment menu. Adjust the
brightness, contrast and colour balance levels.
• Press the button repeatedly on the remote control until the RGB
symbol 1 or 2 is displayed on the screen.
• Press the +/- button on the remote control.
• Check that "Main" speaker is selected in the "Features" menu.
• Using the MENU system, select the Picture Adjustment menu. Adjust the
colour balance.
• Turn off any equipment connected to the Scart connectors on the rear of
the TV set.
• Adjust the RF Attenuator (ATT). For details, please refer to the section
"Using the Further Programme Preset function".
• Adjust Fine Tuning (AFT) to obtain better picture reception. For details,
please refer to the section "Using the Further Programme Preset function"
• Using the menu system, select the “Picture Adjustment” menu and set
“Noise Reduction” to “Auto”.
• Using the menu system, select the “Features” menu and set “AV3 Output”
to “TV”
• Check that the Media Selector on the remote control is set to the device you
are using (VCR, TV or DVD).
• If the remote control does not operate the VCR or DVD even when the
Media Selector has been set correctly. Enter the necessary code set as
explained on “Remote Controll Configuratio for VCR/DVD” chapter of
this instruction manual.
• Replace the batteries.
• Replace the lamp. For details please refer to the section “Replace the
Lamp”
• If you are changing the lamp without disconnecting the power cord, the
standby indicator flashes. To continue changing the lamp, disconnect the
power cord and wait for at least 30 minutes to allow the lamp to cool.
• Check that the lamp cover is tightly attached.
• If you are not changing the lamp but the standby indicator flashes, contact
your nearest Sony service centre.
• If you continue to have these problems, have your TV serviced by qualified personnel.
• NEVER open the casing yourself.
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