Sony KV-29SL65 Operating a cable box or DBS receiver, Troubleshooting, Programming the remote

KV-27S40 / 27S45 / 27S65 / 29SL40 / 29SL40A / 29SL40C/ 29SL45 / 29SL65 / 29SL65C/ 29XL40M / 29XL40P / 29XT11A

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 0-9 buttons to key in the manufacturer's code number from the following chart.

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)
(KV-27S45, 27V45)	• VCR may not be turned on.
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
TV makes a noise when turned	• This is a normal function of your TV.
on
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.
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
	darkens the screen for ideal WebTV viewing.)
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.
No color	• Color settings may not be adjusted correctly.	• Adjust the COLOR settings in the VIDEO menu.
		(see page 19)

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