ProblemCause/Remedy
The wide screen mode changes spontaneously when “Auto Wide” is “On”
•During a transition between two programs, the TV detects the optimum wide screen mode. During this period, an irregular wide screen mode may appear.
•The wide mode is switched automatically according to the revised signal with a Wide ID signal.
•The Auto Wide feature stops working temporarily when you press 
, and resumes after a while. To fix in the manually selected wide screen mode, set “Auto Wide” to “Off” in the “Screen” menu (page 38).
“100” appears at the top of the • The channel carries no Teletext broadcast. screen after approximately 10
seconds and there is no teletext display
Teletext display is incomplete (snowy picture or double images)
•Your area may not be able to receive Teletext. Teletext is displayed only in the area that is covered by Teletext services.
•The antenna connection is loose or the antenna cable is damaged. Check the cable and connection on the TV, VCR, and on the wall (page 14).
•The antenna direction needs adjustment. Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
•Signal transmission is too low. Try using a booster. Otherwise, use the fine tuning (“Fine) function (page 40).
Cannot play shooting games | • Some shooting games which involve pointing a light beam at the TV screen |
| with an electronic gun or rifle cannot be used with your TV. For details, see |
| the instruction manual supplied with the video game software. |
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The TV cabinet creaks | • Changes in room temperature sometimes make the TV cabinet expand or |
| contract, causing a noise. This dos not indicate a malfunction. |
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Static discharge is felt when | • This is the same static discharge that is felt when touching metal door |
touching the TV cabinet | handles or car doors especially when the air is dry, for example in winter. |
| This does not indicate a malfunction. |
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Cannot operate other | • Check that the remote is programmed correctly (page 49). |
equipment on the remote | • Press the correct function key before operating the equipment. |
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