Sony KE-42M1 manual Problem

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Problem

Poor picture.

Double images or ghosts.

Only snow and noise appear on the screen.

Dotted lines or stripes.

No color.

Color is not correct.

Dark picture.

The picture is too bright.

Picture (stripe) noise.

The screen flickers when

turning on the TV.

No sound./Noisy sound.

Good picmre_ no sound.

Audio noise.

Striped noise during

playback/recording of a VCR

Cannot operate the menu.

Wide Screen Mode changes

automatically.

Remote control does not

operate.

Cannot change channels with the remote control.

Lost password.

Possible remedies

•Check antenna/cable connections.

•Check the antenna location and direction.

•Check if the antenna is broken or bent.

•Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in normal use, 1-2 years at the seaside.)

•Keep the TV away from noise sources such as ears, motorcycles, or hair-dryers.

•Press PICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode (page 42).

• Adjust the Picture Mode options in the _ (Video) menu (page 59).

•Press PICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode (page 42).

•Make sure that the antenna is connected using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable.

•Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.

•Do not use 300-ohm ravin lead cables as interference may occur.

•This is caused by feature of the Plasma Display Panel, and does not indicate a malfunction of the TV.

•Check the volume control.

•Press MUTING or VOL + so that "Muting" disappears from the screen (page 40).

•Disconnect your headphones.

•Set "Speaker" to "On" in the _,) (Audio) menu (page 64). If it is set to "Oft'" sound is not output from the TV's speakers regardless of the TV's volume control.

•Check if the current input is set to "On" in "Center Speaker Mode" in the (_) (audio) menu (page 49).

•Make sure that the antenna is connected using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable.

•Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.

•Do not use 300-ohm ravin lead cables as interference may occur.

•Press MTS/SAP to select "Mono" (page 62).

•This is caused by video head interference. Keep your VCR away from the TV.

•Leave a space of 30 cm (11 7/8 inches) betaveen your VCR and the TV to avoid noise.

•Avoid installing your VCR in front of the TV or at the side of the TV.

•If the option you want to select appears in a pale color, you cannot select it.

The current Wide Screen Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default

setting when you

change

the channel

or video

input,

if"4:3 Default" in the _

(Screen)

menu is set to other than

"Oft'." If you want to lock in the Wide Screen Mode selected with

the WIDE button,

set "4:3 Default"

to "OFF'

in the _

(Screen) menu (page 47).

The batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.

Check the polarity of the batteries.

If the _) (Power on/Stand by) LED on the TV does not light in red, press _) (Power) on the TV. Point the remote control at the remote control sensor of the TV.

Install the TV away from fluorescent lights.

Try to press F1 or F2 button on the remote control.

Be sure you have not inadvertently switched your TV from channel 3 or 4 setting if you are using another device to change channels.

If you are using another device to control channels, be sure the FUNCTION button for that device has been pressed. For example, if you are using your cable box to control channels, be sure to press SAT/CABLE (page 16).

•Select the _ (Parent) menu on the menu screen, then enter the following master password: 4357. The master password clears your previous password and allows you to enter a new password (page 67).

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Contents EGA Operating InstructionsOwners Record Contacting SonySafety Important NoticeWiring Power SourcesFor the set with a polarized AC power cord plug CleaningAccessories For the set with a three-wire grounding type AC plugAC power cord Damage requiring serviceCarry the TV in the specified manner InstallationOptional accessories Protruding locationShip and vessel Power-Cord ProtectionOutdoor use Outdoor Antenna GroundingSafety Check ServiceReplacement Parts ServicingInstalling the TV WatchingUsing Advanced Features Additional InformationOverview of the Remote Control When you unpack this unit, make sure it includes FollowingUnpacking Remote Control Descriptions SonyReset PIC OFF Power Display Sleep Programming the Remote Control Manufacturers Codes ChangerSatellite Receiver Operating Cable Box Using Your Remote Controls withOther Equipment Operating a satellite receiverOperating a DVD player or DVD Changer Operating a DVD 5.1 Channel Sony DAVOverview of the TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Controls and ConnectorsTo open the drop-down panel Rear Panel Connectors LmonoPreventing the TV from Falling Down Connecting directly to cable or an antenna Basic Connections Connecting Cable or an AntennaConnector types Cable box connectionsConnecting Optional Equipment Connecting the Power CordConnect the other plug of the power cord to a wall outlet Connecting a VCR and Cable TV VCRConnecting a Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connectionsConnecting a Satellite Receiver and a VCR UdioirConnecting an Audio Receiver When using your audio system speakersConnecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors AUDIO-LConnecting a DVD Player with S Video and Audio Connectors AUDIO-LConnecting a Digital Cable Box +,,,!JlConnecting a Digital Satellite Receiver Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver with Hdmi Connector Page When using the TVs speakers as the center speaker II-NaCENTERISPEAKER-dConnecting a Camcorder To cancel Auto Program Setting the TVSetting the Channels To perform Auto Program againTo watch VHF/UHF channels with an antenna TipUsing the Menu To fix in a TV channelIii% To open the menu screen and select Option To adjust the settingSelecting the On-screen Menu Language You can select the language to be displayed in all menusPress Menu Adjust the volume using the VOL +/- buttons Watching the TVOther button Operations Offers this service Press tt/ to select Setup, then press @Watching with closed caption Selecting the Picture Mode PicturePress 4/11,to select Effect, then press @ Selecting the Effect ModePress t,/4 to select Audio, then press @ Press t,/4 to select TruSurround, then pressUsing the Wide Screen Mode Changing the Wide Screen ModeWide Using the menu Press 4,/11,to select Screen, then pressPress 4,/!!, to select the desired screen mode, then press Wide Screen Mode options available in the Screen menu DefaultUsing the Freeze Using the Picture Off Function CallUsing the Center Speaker Feature Setting the Center Speaker ModeTo return to the normal speaker mode Listening to the center speaker sound from the TVs speakers @ @ @Adjusting the phase of the sound Press 4,/ to select Phase then pressPress t1,/€ to select Audio, then press To return to watching the TV Setting the Video InputsPress Video Video 4* indication appears Press TV, any of 0-9 and ENT enter or CH +Using the Video Label and Skip Feature Press t,/ to select Setup, then pressUsing Favorite Channels Setting your favorite channelsUsing the Channel Label Feature Watching favorite channelsPress 4,/11,to select Channel, then press %¸ Reoo Adjusting the Picture Position Vertically Adjusting the Picture Position Horizontally Press /II, to select Screen, then Press @Adjusting the Picture Quality Press t,/II, to select Video, then pressPress II, to Select Picture Then press @ To reset to the factory settings SelectiveAdjusting the Sound Quality Press Tl,//4./, to make the desired Adjustment Then Press @Selecting Stereo or Bilingual Programs Selective optionsYou can enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs Selecting How to Control the Volume TVsSpeakers Selecting stereo or bilingual programs using the menuPress To select the desired Reception Then Press t1/ to select Audio, then press Press tl,/ to select Audio Out, then pressPress 4,/ to select the desired option, then press Press tl,/ to select Audio, then Using the ParentalControl Feature Press tl,/ to select the desired option, then pressPress /II, to select @, Parent, then press Press 4,/11,to select Select Country, then pressTo deactivate the Parental Control feature Set Lock to Off in the Parent menu2o,,o Selecting a Custom RatingEnglish Rating To block programs or movies broadcast Without a rating What the Ratings MeanRatings in the U.S.A Sonys predetermined ratingsMovie ratings TV ratingsRatings in Canada Canadian English Language ratings Using the Screen Saver Function Turning Off the TV AutomaticallyTo cancel the Sleep timer Troubleshooting Trouble Symptoms RemediesSelf-diagnosis function Problem Specifications Default IndexPrinted on 100% recycled paper
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