Other Information

General

How to reset the TV to factory Fj Turn on the TV. While holding down the t1"button on the remote control, press the
settings POWER button on the TV. Release the POWER button then release the tl. button.
The TV will turn itself off, then back on again with Initial Setup.
WARNING: This operation will clear all of your custonaized settings including

.............................. ParentalLock sett!ng. ...................................

How to restore Picture settings Fj Select Reset setting option while in the Picture setting (see page 34).
to factory settings
How to restore Sound settings Fj Select Reset setting option while in the Sound setting (see page 37).
to factory settings
Cannot cycle through the other rj Be sure the Label Video Inputs option is not set to Skip (see page 45).
video equipment connected to
the TV
Cannot operate the setting rj If a setting option appears in gray, this indicates that the setting option is not
available.
Lost......password _i 011 the password screel{, el{ter the foilowing master passwordl 4357. The master
password clears your previous password: it cannot be used to temporarily unblock
ch_mnels.
lit LED will remain lit even when the TV is turned off.
POWER LED blinks in red Fj If the LED blinks three times, the lamp door or the lamp might not be securely
attached (see page 51 ). The LED blinks two times if there is an abnormal rise in
temperature inside the TV when any ventilation openings are blocked.
LAMP LED blinks in red rj Replace the lamp (see page 51).
The replacement lamp does not Fj The lamp door or the lamp might not be securely attached. Repeat the steps on
light up page 51 to ensure that they are both installed securely.
Digital cable box does not work Fj If you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a splitter, as described on
page 17, you must use a special bi-directional splitter that is designed to work
with your digital cable box. Contact your cable provider for details.
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
a malfunction.
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 rj If the TV is used at high altitudes and Cooling Mode is set to High, the cooling
l/m rnns faster and its sound becomes louder. If the TV is not used at high
............................. altitudes, set C0oling Mode to Normal €see page 47): .................................
"High Temperature Warning" Fj 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.
The TV does not turn on rj The TV cools down its projection lamp when the power is turned off. It takes up to
two minutes for the picture to come back alter the TV is turned on again. Wait for
a while until the picture comes back.
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