Sony KV-VF21M70 TV VCR Combo User Manual


 
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting (continued)
Good picture/Abnormal
sound
Symptom
Possible cause Solutions
The TV system setting is
inappropriate.
• If the sound of all the channels
is abnormal, display the TV SET
UP menu and select the
appropriate TV system (TV
SYS), then preset the channels
again. (pages 11 and 12)
• If the sound of some channels is
abnormal, display the MANUAL
PROGRAM menu in the TV SET
UP menu and select the
appropriate TV system (TV SYS)
(page 30).
Snowy picture/Abnormal
sound
The connection is loose or
the cable is damaged.
The channel presetting is
inappropriate or
incomplete.
The antenna type is
inappropriate.
The antenna direction,
position and angle need
adjustment.
Check the antenna cable and
connection on the video TV and at
the wall.
Display the TV SET UP menu and
select MANUAL PROGRAM to
manually preset the channel again.
Check the antenna type (VHF/
UHF). Contact a Sony dealer for
advice.
Adjust the antenna direction,
position and angle. Contact a Sony
dealer for advice.
Dotted lines or stripes
There is local interference
from cars, neon signs, hair
dryers, power generators,
etc.
• Do not use a hair dryer or other
equipment near the video TV.
• Adjust the antenna direction,
position and angle for minimum
interference. Contact a Sony
dealer for advice.
Abnormal color patches
There is magnetic
disturbance from external
speakers or other
equipment.
Locate external speakers or other
equipment away from the video
TV. Press ?/1 on the video TV to
turn off the video TV for about five
minutes, then turn on again.
Clock and timer section
The clock has
stopped and “--:--” is
displayed.
The power has been
interrupted or the AC
power cord is disconnected.
Re-set the clock and timer settings.
(page 9)