Sony KV-PF14L7J Service Manual ▷ View online
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Advanced Operations
Enjoying
bilingual
programs
bilingual
programs
(KV-PF14P40 (Thailand))
You can choose the sound of programs
which are broadcast with the bilingual
system.
which are broadcast with the bilingual
system.
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FAVORITE
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A/B
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Viewing a bilingual program
Press A/B
repeatedly
until you receive the
sound you want.
sound you want.
Note
• When viewing a non-bilingual program, select the main sound.
• When viewing a non-bilingual program, select the main sound.
Otherwise, you may hear some noise or abnormal sound.
b
MAIN
SUB
(Main sound)
(Sub sound)
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Advanced Operations
Blocking the
channels
(CHILD LOCK)
channels
(CHILD LOCK)
You can prevent a child from watching
certain channels by using the buttons on
the remote control.
certain channels by using the buttons on
the remote control.
1
Select the channel you want to lock.
2
Press SELECT until “CHILD
LOCK” appears on the
screen.
LOCK” appears on the
screen.
3
Press + or – to select
“ON”.
“ON”.
The
symbol appears on
the screen.
To unlock the channel,
press + or – to select
“OFF”. The
press + or – to select
“OFF”. The
symbol
disappears from the screen.
Note
• If you preset a locked channel, that particular channel will be unlocked
• If you preset a locked channel, that particular channel will be unlocked
automatically.
SELECT
+ or –
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CHILD LOCK: OFF
SELECT
CHILD LOCK: ON
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Additional Information
Self-diagnosis
function
function
Your TV is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a
problem with your TV, the u indicator flashes red. The number of
times the u indicator flashes indicates the possible causes.
problem with your TV, the u indicator flashes red. The number of
times the u indicator flashes indicates the possible causes.
1
Check that the u indicator flashes red a number of times between 3-second
intervals.
intervals.
2
Count the number of times the u indicator flashes.
3
Press U (main power) to turn off your TV.
4
Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the
u
u
indicator flashes.
Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of
your TV.
your TV.
Front of TV
u
indicator
Additional Information
Additional Information
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Additional Information
Snowy picture
Noisy sound
Distorted picture
Noisy sound
No picture
No sound
Troubleshooting
If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following guide. If
any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer .
any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer .
Possible cause
Symptom
Solutions
• Check the antenna cable and connection
on the TV, VCR and on the wall. (page 4)
• Press SELECT until “MANUAL
PROGRAM” appears on the screen then
preset the channel again. (page 9)
preset the channel again. (page 9)
• Check the antenna type (VHF/UHF).
Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a
Sony dealer for advice.
• Try using a booster.
• Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is
in use.
• Check the power cord, antenna and the
VCR connections.
• Press u (power).
• Press U (main power) on the TV to turn
off the TV for about five seconds, then
turn it on again.
turn it on again.
• Connection is loose or the
cable is damaged.
• Channel presetting is
inappropriate or
incomplete.
incomplete.
• The antenna type is
inappropriate.
• The antenna direction is
inappropriate.
• Signal transmission is low.
• Broadcast signals are too
strong.
• The power cord, antenna
or VCR is not connected.
• The TV is not turned on.
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Additional Information
continued
Possible cause
Symptom
Solutions
Good picture
No sound
Dotted lines or stripes
Double images or
“ghosts”
N
o
color
Abnormal color patches
• Press ¸ + to increase the volume level.
• Press ¤ to cancel the muting.
• Do not use a hair dryer or other
equipment near the TV.
• Adjust the antenna direction for
minimum interference. Contact a Sony
dealer for advice.
dealer for advice.
• Use a highly directional antenna.
• Use the fine tuning (FINE) function.
• Use the fine tuning (FINE) function.
(page 10)
• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a
Sony dealer for advice.
• Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is
in use.
• Press SELECT until “COLOR” appears
on the screen, then press + or – to adjust
the color level. (page 15)
the color level. (page 15)
• Press SELECT until “COL SYS” appears
on the screen, then check the color
system setting (usually set this to
“AUTO”). (page 9)
system setting (usually set this to
“AUTO”). (page 9)
• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a
Sony dealer for advice.
• Keep external speakers or other
electrical equipment away from the TV.
Do not move the TV while the TV is
turned on. Press U (main power) on
the TV to turn off the TV for about five
minutes, then turn it on again.
Do not move the TV while the TV is
turned on. Press U (main power) on
the TV to turn off the TV for about five
minutes, then turn it on again.
• The volume level is too low.
• The sound is muted.
• There is local interference
from cars, neon signs, hair
dryers, power generators,
etc.
dryers, power generators,
etc.
• Broadcast signals are
reflected by nearby
mountains or buildings.
mountains or buildings.
• The antenna direction is
inappropriate.
• Use of a booster is
inappropriate.
• The color level setting is
too low.
• The color system setting is
inappropriate.
• The antenna direction is
inappropriate.
• The magnetic disturbance
from external speakers or
other equipment, or the
direction of the earth’s
magnetic field may affect
the TV.
other equipment, or the
direction of the earth’s
magnetic field may affect
the TV.
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Additional Information
Lines moving across the
TV screen.
The
u
indicator on your
TV flashes red a number
of times between
3-second intervals.
TV cabinet creaks.
A “boom” sound is heard
when the TV is turned on.
Possible cause
Symptom
Solutions
• Use the fine tuning (FINE) function.
(page 10)
• Contact your nearest Sony service
center. (page 17)
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• There is interference from
external sources, e.g.,
heavy machineries, nearby
broadcast station.
heavy machineries, nearby
broadcast station.
• Your TV may need service.
• Changes in room
temperature sometimes
make the TV cabinet
expand or contract,
making a noise. This does
not indicate a malfunction.
make the TV cabinet
expand or contract,
making a noise. This does
not indicate a malfunction.
• The TV’s demagnetizing
function is working. This
does not indicate a
malfunction.
does not indicate a
malfunction.
Troubleshooting (continued)
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Additional Information
Identifying parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel
1
U
(main power) button (5)
2 PROGR +/– (program) buttons (11)
3
3
¸
+/– (volume) buttons (11)
4
…
(TV/video) button (12)
5 AUTO PROGR (program) button (5)
6 SELECT button (9)
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6 SELECT button (9)
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A
(earphone) jack
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Additional Information
Remote Control
Button function
For general TV operations
For Teletext operations
1 u (power) button (11)
2 ; (TV) button (12)
3 Number buttons (11)
4 JUMP button (12)
5 PROGR +/– buttons (11)
6 SELECT button (9)
7 PIC MODE button (14)
8 + or – buttons (9)
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2 ; (TV) button (12)
3 Number buttons (11)
4 JUMP button (12)
5 PROGR +/– buttons (11)
6 SELECT button (9)
7 PIC MODE button (14)
8 + or – buttons (9)
9
(display) button (12)
!º ¤ (muting) button (12)
!¡ … (video) button (12)
!™
!¡ … (video) button (12)
!™
¸
+/– (volume) buttons (11)
!£ A/B button
(not used for these models)
!¢ Timer setting buttons (13)
(wake up timer)
(sleep timer)
!∞ FAVORITE button
(not used for these models)
!§ SOUND MODE button (14)
!¶ Teletext operation buttons
!¶ Teletext operation buttons
(not used for these models)
(text)
(enlarge)
(reveal)
(hold)
(index)
(text clear)
p
(FASTEXT: red, green, yellow, blue)
Names/symbols of buttons on the
remote are indicated in different
colors to represent the available
functions.
remote are indicated in different
colors to represent the available
functions.
Label color
White
Green
Identifying parts and controls (continued)
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!™
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!£
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