Sony KDL-47W80XA, Reference Manual

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Troubleshooting

When the illumination LED is flashing 
in red, count how many times it 
flashes (interval time is three 
seconds).

Press 

"/1

 on the TV to turn it off, disconnect 

the AC power cord (mains lead), and inform 
your dealer or Sony service centre of how the 
indicator flashes (number of flashes).

When the illumination LED is not 
flashing, check the items in the tables 
as follows.

Also refer to “Troubleshooting” in the 
i-Manual. If the problem persists, have your 
TV serviced by qualified service personnel.

There is no picture (screen is dark) and 
no sound.

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Check the antenna (aerial)/cable connection.

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Connect the TV to the AC power (mains), and 
press 

"/1

 on the TV or remote.

Some programmes cannot be tuned.

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Check the antenna (aerial) or dish.

For satellite models only:

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The satellite cable might be short-circuited or 
there might be connection problems of the 
cable. Check the cable connection and then turn 
the TV off with the Mains power On/Off switch, 
and turn it on again.

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The frequency that you entered is out of range. 
Consult the received satellite broadcasting 
company.

There is no Cable TV services 
(programmes) found.

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Check the cable connection or tuning 
configuration.

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Attempt the “Digital Auto Tuning” by selecting 
“Antenna” instead of “Cable”.

The remote does not function.

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Replace the batteries.

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Your TV may be in SYNC mode. 
Press 

SYNC MENU

, select “TV Control” and then 

select “Home (Menu)” or “Options” to control 
the TV.

The “Parental Lock” password has 
been forgotten.

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Enter 9999 for the PIN code. (PIN code 9999 is 
always accepted.)

The TV surrounds become warm.

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When the TV is used for an extended period, the 
TV surrounds become warm.
You may feel hot when touching there by the 
hand.

Frozen audio or video, a blank screen, 
or the TV does not respond to TV or 
remote buttons.

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Perform a simple reset of the TV by unplugging 
the AC power cord for two minutes, then plug it 
in again.

The CH+/–, 

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 +/–, 



/



/



/



, 



,  

and 

HOME buttons cannot be located on 
the TV.

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See below illustration for location of the buttons 
on the TV.

The illumination LED is turned on.

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If you do not wish to light up the illumination 
LED, you can turn it off.
Press 

HOME

, then select “Settings” 

t

 “System 

Settings” 

t

 “General Set-up” 

t

 “Illumination 

LED” 

t

 “Off”. You can also press 

OPTIONS

, 

then select “Illumination LED” 

t

 “Off”.

Rear of TV