Problem

Possible remedies

Strange sound.

 

 

The TV cabinet creaks.

• Changes in room temperature sometimes causes the TV

 

 

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

 

 

This does not indicate a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

The TV whirs.

• The TV’s fan setting is working. 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 Media Selector on 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 Media Selector has been set correctly, enter the necessary code set as explained in “Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD” on page 64.

Replace the batteries.

The

(power on/standby) indicator on • Contact your nearest Sony service centre.

the TV flashes.

 

 

Personal Computer

Problem

Possible remedies

 

No picture

 

 

 

 

If the NO INPUT SIGNAL message

• Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and

 

 

appears on the screen or if the (power

all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets.

 

 

on/standby) indicator lights up in yellow

• Check that the 15-Dsub video input connector’s pins are not

 

 

 

bent or pushed in.

 

 

 

Problems caused by the connected computer

 

 

 

• The computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key

 

 

 

on the computer keyboard.

 

 

 

• Check that the computer’s power is “on.”

 

 

 

• Check that the graphic board is completely seated in the

 

 

 

proper bus slot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the OUT OF SCAN RANGE message Problems caused by the connected computer

 

 

appears on the screen

• Check that the video frequency range is within that specified

 

 

 

for the monitor. If you replaced an old monitor with this TV,

 

 

 

reconnect the old monitor and adjust the frequency range to

 

 

 

the following:

 

 

 

Horizontal: 15.6 – 90 kHz

 

 

 

Vertical: 48 – 85 Hz

 

 

 

 

 

 

If using Windows® *

• If you replaced an old monitor with this TV, reconnect the

 

 

 

 

old monitor and do the following. Select 640 x 480 resolution

 

 

 

at 60Hz for Windows using the Windows device selection

 

 

 

screen.

 

 

 

GB

 

 

 

 

 

If using a Macintosh** system

• When connecting a Macintosh computer, use an adapter (not

 

 

supplied) if necessary. Connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the video signal cable.

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