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Additional Information

Your TV is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a
problem with your TV, the 1 indicator flashes red. The number of
times the 1 indicator flashes indicates the possible causes.

Check that the 1 indicator flashes red a number of times between 3-second
intervals.

Count the number of times the 1 indicator flashes.

Press ! (main power) to turn off your TV.

Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the 1
indicator flashes.
Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of
your TV.

1 indicator

PROGR

MENU

AUTO
PROGR

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SELECT

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If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following guide. If
any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer.

• Connection is loose or

the cable is damaged.

• Channel presetting is

inappropriate or
incomplete.

• The antenna type is

inappropriate.

• The antenna direction

is inappropriate.

• Signal transmission is

low.

• Broadcast signals are

too strong.

• The TV system setting

or channel presetting
is inappropriate or
incomplete.

• The power cord,

antenna or VCR is not
connected.

• The TV is not turned

on.

• Check the antenna cable and connection

on the TV, VCR and on the wall.

• Display the “CH PRESET” menu and

select “MANUAL PROGRAM” to preset
the channel again.

• 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.

• Display the “CH PRESET” menu and

select “MANUAL PROGRAM”. Then,
select “

 SENS: LOW”.

• Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is

in use.

• If the sound of all the channels are noisy,

display the “CH PRESET” menu and
check the TV system (“TV SYS”) setting,
then select “AUTO PROGRAM” to preset
the channels again.

• If the sound of some channels are noisy,

select the channel, then display the “CH
PRESET” menu and select the appropriate
TV system (“TV SYS”).

• Check the power cord, antenna and the

VCR connections.

• Press ?/1 (power).

• Press ! (main power) on the TV to turn

off the TV for about five seconds, then
turn it on again.

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• Press 2 + 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.

• Use a highly directional antenna.

• Use the fine tuning (“FINE”) function.

• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a

Sony dealer for advice.

• Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is

in use.

• Display the “PICTURE” menu and select

“ADJUST” of “PICTURE MODE”, then
adjust the “COLOR” level.

• Display the “SETUP” menu and check the

color system (“COLOR SYS”) setting
(usually set this to “AUTO”).

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

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• The volume level is

too low.

• The sound is muted.

• There is local

interference from cars,
neon signs, hair
dryers, power
generators, etc.

• Broadcast signals are

reflected by nearby
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.

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• Check the antenna cable and connection

on the TV, VCR and on the wall.

• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a

Sony dealer for advice.

• Try using a booster.

• Use the fine tuning (“FINE”) function.

• Keep external speakers or other electrical

equipment away from the TV.

• Display the “SETUP” menu and adjust

“PIC ROTATION” so that the picture is
aligned to the TV screen.

• Use the fine tuning (“FINE”) function.

• Contact your nearest Sony service center.

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• The channel carries no

Teletext broadcast.

• Connection is loose or

the cable is damaged.

• The antenna direction

is inappropriate.

• Signal transmission is

too low.

• The magnetic

disturbance from
external speakers or
other equipment, or
the direction of the
earth’s magnetic field
may affect the TV.

• There is interference

from external sources,
e.g., 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.

• The TV’s demagnetizing

function is working.
This does not indicate
a malfunction.

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L (MONO)

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3

PROGR

MENU

AUTO
PROGR

ENTER

SELECT

L(MONO)

3

PROGR

MENU

AUTO

PROGR

ENTER

SELECT

Preset channels automatically.

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Turn off completely or

10

turn on the TV.
Select program number.

10

Standby indicator.

10

Adjust volume.

11

Select TV or video input.

11

Wake Up indicator.

12

Display the menu.

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Headphones jack.

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PROGR +/–

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MENU

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The names/symbols of buttons
on the remote are indicated in
different colors to represent the
available functions.

White

Green

Yellow

For general TV
operations

For Teletext
operations

For PIP operations

Turn off temporarily or turn

on the TV.
Select program number.
Input numbers.
Adjust volume.
Select TV or video input.
Display the TV program.
Mute the sound.
Display on-screen information.
Jump to previous program

number.

Set TV to turn on automatically.
Set TV to turn off automatically.
Select picture mode.
Select sound mode.
Display favorite channels.

Display a sub screen.
Swap main and sub screens.
Freeze the sub screen.
Select video input for the sub screen.
Change program number in the sub

screen.
Select surround mode.

Select stereo/bilingual mode.

Display Teletext broadcast.
Enlarge the Teletext display.
Reveal concealed information.
Stop Teletext page from scrolling.
Display Teletext service contents.
Show TV screen while waiting

for Teletext page.
Input Teletext page number.
Display the next or previous

page.
Access a FASTEXT menu.

Display the menu.
Select, adjust and confirm

selected item.

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PROGR +/–
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JUMP

Timer operations

PIC MODE
SOUND MODE
FAVORITE

PIP operations

V/v

(PIP PROGR +/–)

SURROUND
Stereo/bilingual operations

(not used for used this model)

A/B
Teletext operations

(not used for this model)

0 – 9
PROGR +/–

 

(red, green,

yellow, blue)

Menu operations

MENU
V/b/v/B/ENTER

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•  Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV.

•  TV operating voltage: 220 – 240 V AC.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the TV to rain or moisture.

Do not operate the TV if any liquid or solid object
falls into it. Have it checked immediately by
qualified personnel only.

Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the
TV as high voltages and other hazards are
present inside the TV. Refer servicing and
disposal of the TV to qualified personnel.

Your TV is recommended for home use only.
Do not use the TV in any vehicle or where it may
be subject to excessive dust, heat, moisture or
vibrations.

Do not block the ventilation openings of the TV.
Do not install the TV in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

For children’s safety, do not leave children
alone with the TV. Do not allow children to
climb onto it.

Do not plug in too many appliances to the same
power socket. Do not damage the power cord.

Clean the TV with a dry and soft cloth.
Do not use benzine, thinner, or any other chemicals
to clean the TV. Do not scratch the picture tube.

For your own safety, do not touch any part of the
TV, the power cord and the antenna cable during
lightning storms.

Pull the power cord out by the plug. Do not pull
the power cord itself. Disconnect the TV before
moving it or if you are not going to use it for
several days.

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Do not install the TV in an unstable position.
Use a proper TV stand.

Do not place any objects on the TV.