General
How to reset TV to factory Fj Turn on the TV. While holding clown the t button on the remote control, press the
settings POWER button on the TV. Release the POWER button then release the t button.
The TV will turn itself off, then back on again with Initial Setup.
WARNING: This operation will clear all of your customized settings including
Parental Lock setting.
How to restore Picture settings rj Select Reset setting option while in the Picture setting (see page 59).
to factory settings
How torestore Sound settings _ Select Reset setting option while in the Sound setting (see page 62).
to factory settings
Cannot cycle through the other Fj Be sure the Label Video Inputs option is not set to Skip (see page 71).
video equipment connected to
the TV
Cannot operate the setting rj If asetting option appears in gray, this indicates that the setting option is not available.
Lost password Fj On the password screen (see page 68), enter the following master password: 4357.
The master password clears your previous password; it cannot be nsed to
temporarily unblock channels.
TIMER LED on front panel is _ When lit, indicates that the timer is set (see page 72). When the timer is set. this
lit LED will remain lit even when the TV is turned off.
LAMP LED blinks in red Fj Replace the lamp (see page 76).
Digital cable box does not work rj Ifyou are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a splitter, as described on
page 31, you must use a special N-directional splitter that is designed to work with
your digital cable box. Contact your cable provider for details.
Cannot record digital channels _ Only analog channels can be recorded to your VCR.
to VCR
TV cabinet creaks rj When the TV is in use, there is a natural rise in temperature, causing the cabinet to
expand or contract and may be accompanied by a slight creaking noise. This is not
amalfunction.
A slight creaking noise occurs _ Advanced Iris applies a mechanical iris system. When Advanced Iris is set, a
from the bottom part of the TV natural creaking noise occurs due to the basic structure of the optical unit. The
cre_&ing sound is an inherent nature of this system and is not a defect.
The cooling fan is loud Fj If the TV is used at high altitudes and set to High, the cooling fan runs laster and
its sound becomes louder. If the TV is not used at high altitudes, set Cooling
Mode to Normal (see page 73).
"High Temperature Warning!" rj Make sure to remove dust from the ventilation slots on the rear and both sides of
message appears the TV. In addition, make sure that there are no obstacles in front of the ventilation
slots. If the message still appears after the dust or obstacles are removed, the TV
may need servicing. Call your local Sony, Service Center.
two minutes for the picture to come back after the iV is turned on again. Wait for
a while until the picture comes back.
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