Problem

Possible remedies

 

Distorted picture when changing

• Turn off any equipment connected to the Scart connector on

 

programmes or selecting Teletext

the rear of the TV.

 

 

 

Wrong characters appear when viewing

• Using the menu system, select the “Language” and

 

Teletext.

“Country” options in the “Set Up” menu and set the language

 

 

and country/region in which you view Teletext (page 41).

 

 

For Cyrillic languages, we recommend that you select Russia

 

 

in case your own country/region does not appear in the list.

 

 

 

Wrong characters appear when viewing

• Using the menu system, select the “Language” and

 

NexTView.

“Country” options in the “Set Up” menu and set the language

 

 

and country/region in which NexTView is provided

 

 

(page 41).

 

 

 

 

 

No sound/Noisy sound

 

 

 

• Press 2 +/– or % (Mute) on the remote control.

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Good picture, no sound

 

 

 

 

• Check that the “Speaker” option is set to “On” in the

 

 

“Features” menu (page 39).

 

 

 

 

Audio noise

• Make sure that the aerial is connected using the supplied

 

 

 

coaxial cable.

 

 

• Keep the aerial cable away from other connecting cables.

 

 

• Do not use 300-ohm twin lead cables as interference may

 

 

occur.

 

 

Menu item is not displayed.

• Some items cannot be selected depending on the signal or

 

 

 

other settings. Refer to the instructions on each menu item.

 

 

 

 

Strange sound

 

 

 

 

The TV cabinet creaks.

• Changes in room temperature sometimes cause the TV

 

 

cabinet to expand or contract, which can make slight noises.

 

 

This does not indicate a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

The TV ticks.

• An electrical circuit inside the TV is activated when the TV

 

 

 

is turned on. This does not indicate a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

The TV buzzes.

• There might be a surge sound when turning on the TV. This

 

 

 

does not indicate a malfunction.

Remote control does not function.

•Check that the remote control is set correctly for the device you are using (VCR, TV, or DVD).

•If the remote control does not operate the VCR or DVD even when the remote control has been set correctly to VCR or DVD, enter the necessary code set as explained in “Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD” (page 67).

•Replace the batteries.

The

/

(Standby/Sleep) indicator on •

Refer to “Self-diagnosis function” (page 71) and contact

the TV flashes.

your nearest Sony service centre.

 

 

 

 

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