Troubleshooting
Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.
When it is flashing
The
1Count how many 1 (standby) indicator flashes between each two second break.
For example, the indicator flashes three times, then there is a two second break, followed by another three flashes, etc.
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 (number of flashes).
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.
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No picture or no menu |
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connected to the scart |
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Double images or ghosting |
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Only snow and noise appear |
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Distorted picture (dotted lines | • Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, | |||||||||
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Picture noise when viewing a | • Select “Manual Programme Preset” in the “Analogue | |||||||||
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Some tiny black points and/or | • The picture of a display unit is composed of pixels. Tiny black points and/or | |||||||||
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No colour on programmes |
| • Select “Reset” in the “Picture” menu to return to the factory settings | ||||||||
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No colour or irregular colour |
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