Cleaning

Clean the ventilation holes of this TV set regularly (once a month). If dust accumulates, the cooling fan may not operate properly.

Ventilation holes

Troubleshooting

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

When it is flashing

The self-diagnosis function is activated.

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 right side of the TV to turn it off, disconnect the AC power cord, and inform your dealer or Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes).

When it is not flashing

1Check the items listed below.

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

Picture

No picture (screen is dark) and no sound

•Check the antenna connection.

•Connect the TV to the AC power outlet, and press 1 on the right side of the TV.

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

No picture or no menu information from equipment connected to the video input jack

•Press / to display the connected equipment list, then select the desired input.

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

Double images or ghosting

•Check the antenna connection.

•Check the antenna location and direction.

Only snow and noise appear on the screen

•Check if the antenna is broken or bent.

•Check if the antenna 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 or stripes)

•Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, hair-dryers or optical equipment.

•When installing optional equipment, leave some space between the optional equipment and the TV.

•Make sure that the antenna is connected using the supplied antenna cable.

•Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cables.

Picture or sound noise when viewing a TV channel

•Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture reception (page 40).

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