Operating a cable box or DBS receiver
Programming the remote
You can program the supplied remote control to operate a cable box or DBS receiver.
1Press CODE SET.
2Press DBS/CABLE (FUNCTION).
3Use the
4Press ENTER.
For more details on operating the cable box or DBS receiver
Refer to the operating instructions that were supplied with the equipment.
If the remote control doesn’t work
•First, try repeating the setup procedures using the other codes listed for your equipment.
Tips z
•Ifmorethanonecodenumberislisted,tryentering themonebyoneuntilyoucometothecorrectcodefor yourequipment.
•Ifyouenteranewcodenumber,thecodenumberyou previouslyenteredatthatsettingiserased.
•Insomerarecases,youmaynotbeabletooperate yourequipmentwiththesuppliedremotecontrol.In thiscase,usetheequipment’sownremotecontrol unit.
•Wheneveryouremovethebatteriesthecodenumbers mayreverttothefactorysettingandmustbereset.
Manufacturer code numbers (cable box)
Manufacturer | Code |
Hamlin/Regal | 222, 223, 224, 225, 226 |
Jerrold/G. I. | 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, |
| 207, 208, 218 |
Oak | 227, 228, 229 |
Panasonic | 219, 220, 221 |
Pioneer | 214, 215 |
Scientific Atlanta | 209, 210, 211 |
Tocom | 216, 217 |
Zenith | 212, 213 |
Manufacturer code numbers (DBS receiver)
Manufacturer | Code |
Sony | 801 (preset code for |
| remote control) |
General Electric | 802 |
Hitachi | 805 |
Hughes | 804 |
Panasonic | 803 |
RCA/PROSCAN | 802, 808 |
Toshiba | 806, 807 |
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Troubleshooting
Consult the table below; it suggests solutions to specific problems. If you need more information, consult the operating instructions guide.
Problem | What it could be | What you can do |
Cannot Operate Single Tuner PIP | • VCR may not be connected to your TV properly. | • Ensure that you have set your VCR correctly. (see page 7) |
• VCR may not be turned on. |
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A red light keeps flashing on the | • Your TV may need service. | • Call your local Sony service center. |
TV for more than a few seconds |
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TV makes a noise when turned | • This is a normal function of your TV. |
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Screen is not lit and there is no | • Power cord may not be plugged in. | • Press TV/VIDEO until you receive a channel. |
sound | • Batteries may not have been placed with the correct | • Perform AUTO SET UP again by pressing the SET UP |
| polarity. | button on your TV. (see page 13) |
| • TV/VIDEO setting may be incorrect. |
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Poor or no picture (screen lit), | • VIDEO menu settings may not be adjusted correctly. | • Readjust your VIDEO menu settings.(see page 19) |
good sound | • Antenna/cable connections may be faulty. | • Check your VIDEO LABEL settings. (see page 25) |
| • VIDEO LABEL inputs may be set to WEB. (This label |
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| darkens the screen for ideal WebTV viewing.) |
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Good picture, no sound | • Sound may be set to MUTE. | • Check the MTS setting in the AUDIO menu. (see page 21) |
| • Your TV may be set to SAP. | • Check your SPEAKER settings. (see page 20) |
| • Speaker may not be set correctly. |
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No color | • Color settings may not be adjusted correctly. | • Adjust the COLOR settings in the VIDEO menu. |
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