Sony KDP 65XBR2, KDP 57XBR2 instruction manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

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Problem

Possible Remedies

No picture (screen not lit), no sound

❏Make sure the projection TV’s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet.

❏If your projection TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your projection TV may need service. Call your local Sony Service Center.

❏ Push the power button on the front of the projection TV.

❏ Check to see if the TV/VIDEO setting is correct: when watching TV,

 

 

set to TV. When watching connected equipment, set to VIDEO 1, 2, 3,

 

 

4, 5 or 6, as appropriate.

 

❏ Try another channel (it could be station trouble).

 

 

 

Remote control

❏

Batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.

does not operate

❏

Press TV (FUNCTION) when operating the projection TV.

 

❏ Make sure the projection TV’s power cord is connected securely to

 

 

the wall outlet.

 

❏ Locate the projection TV at least 3-4 feet away from fluorescent

 

 

lights.

 

❏ Check the orientation of the batteries.

 

 

 

Dark, poor or no

❏

Adjust the Picture setting in the Video menu (see page 52).

picture (screen lit),

❏ Adjust the Brightness setting in the Video menu (see page 52).

good sound

❏

Check antenna/cable connections.

 

 

 

 

Good picture,

❏

Press MUTING so that Muting disappears from the screen (see page 4).

no sound

 

 

Cannot receive upper channels (UHF) when using an antenna

❏Use Auto Program in the Channel Setup menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in memory (see page 58).

No color

❏ Adjust the Color settings in the Video menu (see page 53).

 

 

Only snow and noise

❏ Check the antenna/cable connections.

appear on the screen

❏ Try another channel (it could be station trouble).

 

❏ Press ANT to change the input mode (see page 4).

 

 

Picture is displayed, but

❏ Try setting the Picture Mode to Game (see page 52).

snow or noise is obvious

 

 

 

Only a black screen

❏ Indicates there is no signal for the digital channel you are tuned to.

appears

 

 

 

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Contents Digital High Definition Projection TV Page Notification Safety Important Safeguards Ventilation Safety Check Page Contents Page Introducing the Projection TV OverviewFeatures Package Contents Using the Remote ControlButton Descriptions Qd DisplayQf Freeze Qg Reset Qj Power buttonsWk Timer Qh MTS/SAPTV/VCR TransportFrequently Asked Questions What is digital TV DTV? What are the benefits of DTV?Do I need a special antenna to receive digital television? For example, to select subchannel 2.1, press Setting Up the Projection TV Installing the Projection TV Carrying Your Projection TVRecommended Viewing Area Horizontal Recommended Viewing Area VerticalConnecting the Rear Speakers Mounting the Rear Speakers not suppliedInstallation On a wall or table, as high as the listener’s earsProjection TV Controls and Connectors Front PanelLink Standby LinkSide of Front Panel Video 2 InputRear Panel Video in 1/3/41080i/720p/480p/480i Service Only Link S200Connecting a VHF/UHF Antenna Basic ConnectionsConnecting a Catv Cable or aCatv Cable Box Connecting a VCR and Cable Connecting a VCR and Cable Box To view scrambled channels Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing Connecting a Satellite Receiver Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Connecting an Audio Receiver Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors Connecting a Camcorder Connecting a Device with an Optical in Connector Connecting i.LINK Compatible Devices Connecting Cables Do not connect i.LINK devices in a way that creates a loop Completing i.LINK Setup Using the Control S Feature Setting Up the Projection TV Automatically Adjusting the Convergence Automatically Flash Focus To Obtain Optimum Convergence for Digital TV ProgramsUsing the Projection TV Features Using the Program Guide Press 4 + + 1 and thenPage Using Favorite Channels Adding Favorite ChannelsSurfing the Favorite Channels List Editing the Favorite Channels List Using Wide Screen Mode Using Twin View Displaying Twin PicturesActivating the Picture Changing the Picture Size Using the Freeze Function Freeze feature is not available while using Twin ViewUsing the i.LINK Control Panel Using the Timer Setting the TimerSetting the Clock Using the Projection TV Menus Using the Video Menu Selecting Video OptionsTemperature Cool DRC ModeColor HueUsing the Audio Menu Selecting Audio OptionsSpeaker Setup Level and Front Balance/Rear Balance to adjustNo test tone is output from the subwoofer Front/Center/Rear, Front/Center, and OffUsing the Screen Mode Menu Selecting Screen Mode OptionsDefault Wide Zoom Vertical CenterUsing the Channel Setup Menu Selecting Channel Setup OptionsChannel Skip/AddDigital AnalogUsing the Parental Control Menu Using the Parent Menu United States Selecting Custom Rating Options Canada Selecting Custom Rating Options Viewing Blocked ProgramsUsing the Setup Menu Selecting Setup OptionsLink Setup Select OutMonitor Video InputSet Clock/Timers Factory ResetDemo Other Information Programming the Remote Control Press Code SETTips Manufacturer Code Operating a VCR Operating a DVD PlayerCH + Operating a Cable Box Operating a Satellite ReceiverOperating an MDP Laserdisc Player About i.LINK About the NameLink Link as a RepeaterTroubleshooting Signal Strength on Problem Specifications CatvOther Information Index Favorite Channel Connecting 19, 20, 23, 24, 27 VideoPage Page Sony Corporation

KDP 65XBR2, KDP 57XBR2 specifications

The Sony KDP-57XBR2 and KDP-65XBR2 are pioneering rear-projection televisions that epitomize the advancements in display technology of their time. Released in the early 2000s, both models were celebrated for their impressive picture quality, versatile features, and cutting-edge technologies.

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