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Troubleshooting
If the problem persists after trying the methods below, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
No picture (screen not lit), no sound
/Make sure the power cord is connected securely.
/Operate with the buttons on the projection TV.
/Insert the batteries in the remote control with the correct polarity.
/Replace the batteries with new ones if they are weak.
/Check to see if the TV/VIDEO setting is correct: when watching TV, set to TV, and when watching video tapes, set to VIDEO1, 2, or 3.
/Try another channel. It could be station trouble.
/Perform AUTO SET UP again using the SETUP button to return to the factory preset condition. (page 14)
Poor or no picture (screen lit), good sound
/Adjust PICTURE in the VIDEO menu. (page 23)
/Adjust BRIGHTNESS in the VIDEO menu. (page 23)
/Adjust convergence. (page 16)
/Check antenna/cable connections. (page 6)
/Perform AUTO SET UP again using the SETUP button to return to the factory preset condition. (page 14)
/Remove objects from the front of the projection TV.
Good picture, no sound
/Press MUTING so that “MUTING” disappears from the screen. (page 19)
/Check the MTS setting in the AUDIO menu. (page 27)
/Make sure SPEAKER is set to ON in the AUDIO menu. (page 27)
/Perform AUTO SET UP again using the SETUP button to return to the factory preset condition. (page 14)
No color
/Adjust the COLOR in the VIDEO menu. (page
23)
/Confirm that black and white program is not being broadcast.
/Perform AUTO SET UP again using the SETUP button to return to the factory preset condition. (page 14)
Only snow and noise appear on the screen
/Check the CABLE setting in the SET UP menu. (page 17)
/Check the antenna/cable connections. (page 6)
/Make sure the channel is broadcasting programs.
/Press ANT to change the input mode. (page 20)
Dotted lines or stripes
/Adjust the antenna.
/Move the projection TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, and hair- dryers.
Double images or ghosts
/Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable (when the problem is caused by reflections from nearby mountains or tall buildings).
Cannot operate menu
/If the item you want to choose appears in gray, you cannot select it. Press TV/VIDEO correctly.
/Check the CABLE setting in the SET UP menu. (page 17)
Cannot receive upper channels (UHF) when using an antenna
/Make sure CABLE is OFF in the SET UP menu. (page 17)
/Use AUTO PROGRAM to add receivable channels that are not presently in projection TV memory. (pages 14, 18)
Cannot receive any channels when using cable TV
/Make sure CABLE is ON in the SET UP menu. (page 17)
/Use AUTO PROGRAM to add receivable channels that are not presently in projection TV memory. (pages 14, 18)
Remote control does not operate
/Batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries. (page 13)
/Make sure the projection TV’s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet.
/Press TV (FUNCTION) when operating your projection TV.
/Are fluorescent lights too close to the projection TV? Move them at least
Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box
/Increase the volume at the cable box. Then press TV (FUNCTION) and adjust the projection TV’s volume.
The projection TV needs to be cleaned
/Clean the projection TV with a soft dry cloth. Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine, which might damage the finish of the cabinet.
Index to parts and controls
This section briefly describes the buttons and controls on the projection TV and on the Remote control. For more information, refer to the pages next to each description.
Projection TV — Front
SETUP TV/VIDEO – VOLUME + | – CHANNEL + POWER | TIMER/ |
STEREO STAND BY | ||
S VIDEO |
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VIDEO |
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VIDEO 2 INPUT |
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| 9 | 8 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 3 2 1 |
1 | TIMER/STANDBY indicator (pages 19, 30) |
| 6 | VOLUME +/– buttons (page 14) | |
2 | STEREO indicator (page 27) |
| 7 | TV/VIDEO button (page 14, 15) | |
3 | Remote sensor |
| 8 | SETUP button (page 14) | |
4 | POWER switch (page 14) |
| 9 | S VIDEO/VIDEO 2 INPUT (VIDEO/AUDIO | |
5 | CHANNEL +/– buttons (page 14) |
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| L(MONO)/R) jacks (page 10) | |
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