Sony KV-28LS60U, KV-32LS60U instruction manual Troubleshooting, Problem Solution

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Troubleshooting

Here are some simple solutions to problems which may affect the picture and sound.

Problem

Solution

 

No picture (screen is dark) and no

• Check the aerial connection.

 

sound.

• Plug the TV in and press the

button on the front of

 

the TV.

 

If the standby indicator is on, press TV button on the remote control.

Poor or no picture (screen is dark), but good sound.

No picture or no menu information from equipment connected to the Scart connector.

Good picture, no sound.

Using the menu system, select the “Picture Adjustment” menu and select “Reset” to return to the factory settings.

Check that the optional equipment is on and press the

button repeatedly on the remote control until the correct input symbol is displayed on the screen.

Press the + button on the remote control.

Check that “TV Speakers” is “On” in the “Detail Set Up” menu.

Check that headphones are not connected.

No colour on colour programmes.

Using the menu system, select the “Picture Adjustment” menu and select “Reset” to return to factory settings.

Distorted picture when changing

• Turn off any equipment connected to the Scart

programmes or selecting teletext.

connector on the rear of the TV.

Picture slanted

• Using the menu system, select the “Picture Rotation”

 

option in the “Detail Set Up” menu to correct the

 

picture slant.

Noisy picture when viewing a TV channel.

Using the menu system, select the “Manual Programme Preset” menu and adjust Fine Tuning (AFT) to obtain better picture reception.

Using the menu system, select the “Noise Reduction” option in the “Detail Set Up” menu and select “Auto” to reduce the noise in the picture.

No unscrambling or unstable picture whilst viewing a scrambled channel with a decoder connected through the Scart connector 3/ S 3.

Remote control does not function.

The standby indicator on the TV flashes.

Using the menu system, select the “Set Up” menu. Then enter to “Detail Set Up” option 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 Control Configuration for VCR/DVD” chapter of this instruction manual.

Replace the batteries.

Contact your nearest Sony service centre.

If you continue to experience problems, have your TV serviced by qualified personnel. Never open the casing yourself.

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Additional Information

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Contents FD Trinitron Colour Television KV-32LS60U KV-28LS60U How to replace the fuse Table of Contents IntroductionSafety Information Overview of Remote Control Buttons To Temporarily Switch Off TVConnecting the Aerial and VCR Inserting Batteries into the Remote ControlOverview of TV Buttons Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning Your TV is now ready for use Picture Adjustment Introducing and Using the Menu SystemMenu Guide Sound Adjustment Effect NaturalAuto Tuning Sleep TimerLanguage Programme Sorting AV PresetProgramme Labels Manual Programme Preset Repeat all the above steps to tune and store more channelsAuto Format Noise ReductionTV Speakers LevelAV3 Output RGB CentringPicture Rotation Teletext Connecting Optional Equipment Connecting a VCR Connecting a VCR that supports SmartlinkSymbol Input Signals Using Optional EquipmentConnecting to external Audio Equipment For Mono EquipmentBrand Code Specifications Troubleshooting Problem SolutionTelevision Channel Number Guide for United Kingdom Ecological Paper Totally Chlorine Free

KV-28LS60U, KV-32LS60U specifications

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