G
Troubleshooting
If you find any problem while viewing your TV, you can either use the
“Factory Settings” function (see
L
) or check the Troubleshooting guide
below. If the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer.
Snowy picture, noisy sound
• Check the antenna setup and other connections.
• Preset the channel manually again (see
K
).
• Set the “Signal Booster” to “Auto” (see
K
) or try using an external booster.
Distorted picture, noisy sound
• Set the “Signal Booster” to “Off” (see
K
), or turn off or disconnect any external booster in
use.
Good picture, noisy sound
• Select the appropriate “TV System” (see
K
).
No picture, no sound
• Check the power cord, antenna setup and other connections.
• Press
4
/
1
(power) to turn on the TV.
• Press
!
(main power) on the TV to turn off the TV for about five seconds, then turn it on
again.
Good picture, no sound
• Press
2
+ to increase the volume level or press
to cancel the muting.
Dotted lines or stripes
• Do not use a hair dryer or other equipment near the TV.
• Check the antenna setup.
Double images or “ghosts”
• Use the fine tuning (“Fine”) function (see
K
).
• Check the antenna setup or use a highly directional antenna.
• Turn off or disconnect any external booster in use.
No color
• Adjust the “Color” level from “Picture Adjustment” (see
I
).
• Select the appropriate “Color System” (see
L
).
• Check the antenna setup.
Picture slant
• Keep external speakers or other electrical equipment away from the TV.
Abnormal color patches
• Keep external speakers or other equipment away from the TV. Do not move the TV while
the TV is turned on. Press
!
(main power) on the TV to turn off the TV for about 15
minutes, then turn it on again to demagnetize the TV.
The
1
(standby) indicator on your TV flashes red several times after every three seconds.
• Count the number of times the
1
(standby) indicator flashes. Press
!
(main power) to
turn off your TV. Contact your nearest Sony service center.
The TV screen sometimes goes blank for slightly longer than usual during channel change.
• The “Signal Booster” is functioning to detect a weak signal. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
TV cabinet creaks.
• Changes in room temperature sometimes make the TV cabinet expand or contract, causing
a noise. This does not indicate a malfunction.
A small “boom” sound is heard when the TV is turned on.
• The TV’s demagnetizing function is working. This does not indicate a malfunction.
