GTroubleshooting

If you find any problem while viewing your TV, you can either use the “Factory Settings” function (see L) or check the Troubleshooting guide below. If the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer.

Snowy picture, noisy sound

•Check the antenna setup and other connections.

•Preset the channel manually again (see K).

•Set the “Signal Booster” to “Auto” (see K) or try using an external booster.

Distorted picture, noisy sound

•Set the “Signal Booster” to “Off” (see K), or turn off or disconnect any external booster in use.

Good picture, noisy sound

•Select the appropriate “TV System” (see K).

No picture, no sound

•Check the power cord, antenna setup and other connections.

•Press 4/1 (power) to turn on the TV.

•Press ! (main power) on the TV to turn off the TV for about five seconds, then turn it on again.

Good picture, no sound

• Press 2 + to increase the volume level or press to cancel the muting.

Dotted lines or stripes

•Do not use a hair dryer or other equipment near the TV.

•Check the antenna setup.

Double images or “ghosts”

•Use the fine tuning (“Fine”) function (see K).

•Check the antenna setup or use a highly directional antenna.

•Turn off or disconnect any external booster in use.

No color

•Adjust the “Color” level from “Picture Adjustment” (see I).

•Select the appropriate “Color System” (see L).

•Check the antenna setup.

Picture slant

•Keep external speakers or other electrical equipment away from the TV.

Abnormal color patches

•Keep external speakers or other equipment away from the TV. Do not move the TV while the TV is turned on. Press ! (main power) on the TV to turn off the TV for about 15 minutes, then turn it on again to demagnetize the TV.

The 1 (standby) indicator on your TV flashes red several times after every three seconds.

•Count the number of times the 1 (standby) indicator flashes. Press ! (main power) to turn off your TV. Contact your nearest Sony service center.

The TV screen sometimes goes blank for slightly longer than usual during channel change.

•The “Signal Booster” is functioning to detect a weak signal. This does not indicate a malfunction.

TV cabinet creaks.

•Changes in room temperature sometimes make the TV cabinet expand or contract, causing a noise. This does not indicate a malfunction.

A small “boom” sound is heard when the TV is turned on.

• The TV’s demagnetizing function is working. This does not indicate a malfunction.