Other Information

General

Problem

Possible Remedies

How to reset the TV to factory

Turn on the TV. While holding down the V button on the remote control, press the

settings

POWER button on the TV. Release the POWER button then release the V 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

Select Reset setting option while in the Picture setting (see page 49).

to factory settings

 

 

 

How to restore Sound settings

Select Reset setting option while in the Sound setting (see page 52).

to factory settings

 

 

 

Cannot cycle through the other

Be sure the Label Video Inputs option is not set to Skip (see page 60).

video equipment connected to

 

the TV

 

 

 

Cannot operate the setting

If a setting option appears in gray, this indicates that the setting option is not

 

available.

 

 

Lost password

On the password screen, enter the following master password: 4357. The master

 

password clears your previous password; it cannot be used to temporarily unblock

 

channels.

 

 

TIMER LED on front panel is

When lit, indicates that the timer is set (see page 61). Setting reminders in the

lit

Guide will also cause the LED to be lit (see page 45). When the timer is set, this

 

LED will remain lit even when the TV is turned off.

 

 

POWER LED blinks in red

If the LED blinks three times, the lamp door or the lamp might not be securely

 

attached (see page 66). 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

Replace the lamp (see page 66).

The replacement lamp does not

The lamp door or the lamp might not be securely attached. Repeat the steps on

light up

page 66 to ensure that they are both installed securely.

 

 

Digital cable box does not work

If you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a splitter, as described on

 

page 19, 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

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

 

creaking sound is an inherent nature of this system and is not a defect.

 

 

The cooling fan is loud

If the TV is used at high altitudes and Cooling Mode is set to High, the cooling

 

fan runs faster and its sound becomes louder. If the TV is not used at high

 

altitudes, set Cooling Mode to Normal (see page 62).

 

 

“High Temperature Warning”

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, and keep the slots at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall. If the

 

message still appears after the dust or obstacles are removed, the TV may need

 

servicing. Call your local Sony Service Center.

 

 

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