Sony XEL-1 Other Information, Troubleshooting, No picture, Poor picture

Other Information

Troubleshooting

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the following numbers:
Condition		Explanation/Solution
No picture
	No picture	• Check the Power Saving settings (see page 41).
	Cannot receive any channels	• Make sure the power cord is connected securely.
		• Turn on the power of the TV.
		• Check antenna/cable connections.
		• Make sure the Cable setting is correct for your TV signal source.
	TV is locked to one channel	• Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the
		TV’s memory (see pages 18 and 37).
	Cannot receive or select	• Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the
	channels	TV’s memory (see pages 18 and 37).
		• To receive or select cable channels, make sure that Cable in the Channel
		settings is set to On (see page 37). To receive or select UHF channels over an
		antenna, make sure Cable is set to Off.
	The TV turns off	• Check if Sleep Timer is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of Timer
	automatically	(see page 32).
	No picture from some video	• Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV.
	sources	• Press INPUT on the remote control (see page 22).
		• Press HOME on the remote control. Select your desired input from the
		External Inputs list.
Poor picture
	The quality of the images is	• Picture quality depends on the signal content.
	not as good as what I saw at
	the store
	Double images or ghosts	• Check antenna/cable connections.
		• Check the antenna location and direction.
		• Press HOME to select the desired Auto Brightness Control.
	Only snow and noise appear	• Check if the antenna is broken or bent.
	on the screen	• Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in
		normal use, 1-2 years at the seaside.)
	Dotted lines or stripes	• Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, or hair-dryers.
		• If using 300 ohm twin lead, move the excess lead away from the TV or try using
		75 ohm coaxial cable instead.
	No color/Dark picture/Color is	• Press PICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode (see page 22).
	not correct/The picture is too	• Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 32).
	bright	• If you set the Power Saving mode to Low or High, it will enhance the black
		level (see page 41).
	Noisy picture	• Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable.
		• Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.
		• To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.

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