Sony KDL-40S2530, KDL-40S2510, KDL-46S2510, KDL-46S2530, KDL-32S2520 Troubleshooting, Picture, 38 GB

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Troubleshooting

Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.

When it is flashing

The self-diagnosis function is activated.

1Measure how long the 1 (standby) indicator flashes and stops flashing.

For example, the indicator flashes for two seconds, stops flashing for one second, and flashes for two seconds.

2Press 1 on the TV (top side) to switch it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (duration and interval).

When it is not flashing

1Check the items in the tables below.

2If the problem still persists, have your TV serviced by qualified service personnel.

Picture

ProblemCause/Remedy

No picture (screen is dark) and no sound

•Check the aerial connection.

•Connect the TV to the mains, and press 1 on the TV (top side).

•If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press "/1.

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

•Check that the optional equipment is on and press / repeatedly until the correct input symbol is displayed on the screen.

•Check the connection between the optional equipment and the TV.

Double images or ghosting

•

Check aerial/cable connections.

 

•

Check the aerial location and direction.

Only snow and noise appear on the screen

•Check if the aerial is broken or bent.

•Check if the aerial has reached the end of its serviceable life (three to five years in normal use, one to two years at the seaside).

Distorted picture (dotted lines

• Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as cars, motorcycles,

or stripes)

hair-dryers or optical equipment.

 

• When installing optional equipment, leave some space between the optional

 

equipment and the TV.

 

• Make sure that the aerial is connected using the supplied coaxial cable.

 

• Keep the aerial cable away from other connecting cables.

Picture noise when viewing a TV channel

•Select “Manual Programme Preset” in the “Analogue Set-up” menu and adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture reception (page 29).

Some tiny black points and/or

• The picture of a display unit is composed of pixels. Tiny black points and/or

bright points on the screen

 

 

bright points (pixels) on the screen do not indicate a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No colour on programmes

 

• Select “Reset” in the “Picture” menu to return to the factory settings

 

 

 

 

 

(page 20).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No colour or irregular colour

 

•

Check the connection of the Y, PB/CB, PR/CR jacks of

 

3.

 

 

when viewing a signal from the

•

Make sure that the Y, PB/CB, PR/CR jacks of

 

3 are firmly seated in their

 

Y, PB/CB, PR/CR jacks of

 

 

3

 

respective sockets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents LCD Digital Colour TV Trademark information How to replace the fuseIntroduction Table of Contents Connecting an aerial To insert batteries into the remoteRegion Preventing the TV From toppling over Start-up GuideAuto-tuning the TV Safety information Ventilation Optional accessoriesWiring Medical institutionsLightning storms Small accessories removal and fittableMoisture and flammable objects Broken pieces10 GB PrecautionsDisposal of the TV set Overview of the remote 11 GBOverview of the TV buttons and indicators 12 GB13 GB Digital modeWatching TV Additional operationsUsing the Tools menu To access TextTo change the screen mode manually to suit the broadcast 14 GBWatching TV Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide EPG15 GB Press g to select Yes, then press to confirm 16 GBDisplay Press F/f to select the channel you want to add or remove Using the Favourite list17 GB Press Press the blue button to return to the Favourite listFor other connected equipment 18 GBFor an auto-tuned VCR 19 GB Using Menu FunctionsNavigating through menus Menu DescriptionPicture menu Noise Reduction Advanced SettingsSharpness 21 GBSound menu 23 GB Dual SoundSpeaker Link headphone speaker link Screen menu Set-up menu All Reset Power SavingQuiet Power On Light SensorPhase PC Settings menuAuto Adjustment PitchDigit Direct Analogue Set-up menu Analogue mode onlyAuto Tuning 28 GB29 GB Decoder 30 GBSkip Confirm31 GB Digital TuningDigital Set-up menu Digital Set-up 32 GBUsing Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipmentConnecting to the TV side 33 GBConnecting to the TV rear 34 GBUsing the Tools menu in PC input mode 35 GBSpecifications 36 GB37 GB Sound Output Optional AccessoriesSupplied Accessories Additional Information38 GB TroubleshootingPicture Channels Problem Cause/RemedySound GeneralNumerics Index40 GB 41 GB 894-287-121

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