Other Information

Video

Problem

Possible Remedies

No picture (screen not lit), no

❏ If your TV does not turn on and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may need

sound

service. Call your local Sony Service Center.

 

❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in.

 

❏ Press POWER on the front of the TV.

 

❏ Press TV/VIDEO to cycle through the connected video sources.

 

❏ Try another channel; it could be station trouble.

 

 

Dark, poor or no picture

❏ Adjust the Picture Mode option in the Video setting (see page 63).

(screen lit), good sound

❏ Adjust the Brightness option in the Video setting (see page 63).

 

❏ Check the antenna/cable connections.

 

 

No color/dark picture/color is

❏ Adjust the Color option in the Video setting (see page 63).

not correct

 

 

 

Only snow and noise appear on

❏ Check the antenna/cable connections.

the screen

❏ Try another channel; it could be station trouble.

 

❏ Press ANT to change the input mode (see page 44).

 

 

Dotted lines or stripes

❏ Adjust the antenna.

 

❏ Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair dryers.

 

 

Double images

❏ Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the problem.

 

❏ Set Image Shift to an appropriate value. The default setting is Auto. If doubled

 

images appear with Auto, select the best value from 1 to 4 (see page 79).

 

 

“Black box” on screen

❏ You have selected a text option in the Setup setting and no text is available. (See

 

page 78 to reset Setup selections.) To turn off this feature, set the Caption Vision

 

option to Off. If you were trying to select closed captioning, select CC1 instead of

 

Text 1-4.

 

 

Black bands appear at the top

❏ Some wide-screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16:9

and bottom of the screen

(this is especially common with theatrical releases). Your TV will show these

 

programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. For more details,

 

check the documentation that came with your DVD (or contact your program

 

provider).

Other Information

Certain programs on DVD or other digital sources display a loss of detail, especially during fast-motion or dark scenes

❏The compression used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs may cause your TV’s screen to display less detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or dots, pixelations) to appear on your screen. This is due to your TV’s large screen and ability to show very fine detail, and is normal for certain digitally recorded programs. Adjust the reality/clarity in the DRC Palette setting (see page 64) to optimize the picture while viewing these sources.

"Iris Unit error" appears while ❏ The Iris Control may have a problem. Call your local Sony Service Center. Advanced Iris is active

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KDF-E42A10, KDF-E50A10 specifications

The Sony KDF-E50A10 and KDF-E42A10 are notable models in Sony’s line of rear-projection televisions, combining innovative technology with impressive design. Both models are part of the KDF series, well-regarded for their ability to deliver high-quality images and an immersive viewing experience.

The KDF-E50A10 features a 50-inch display, while the KDF-E42A10 comes with a slightly smaller 42-inch screen. Both models utilize Sony's advanced SXRD (Silicon X-tal Reflective Display) technology, which provides vibrant colors, high contrast ratios, and deep blacks. This technology is a key differentiator, setting them apart from traditional LCD and plasma televisions.

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