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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 several times between three 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

L(MONO)

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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 selected sound is

inappropriate.

• The power cord,

antenna or VCR is not
connected.

• The TV is not turned

on.

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• Check the antenna cable and connection

on the TV, VCR and on the wall.

• Press SELECT until “MANUAL

PROGRAM” appears on the screen, then
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.

• Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is

in use.

• If the sound of all the channels are noisy,

check the TV system (TV SYS) setting,
then press AUTO PROGR to preset the
channels again.

• If the sound of some channels are noisy,

select the channel, then select the
appropriate TV system (TV SYS).

• If the sound of some channels are noisy,

select the channels, then press A/B to
select the main sound.

• 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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• 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.

• The stereo reception

setting is
inappropriate.

• 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.

• Press SELECT until “COLOR” appears

on the screen, then press + or – to adjust
the color level.

• Press SELECT until “COLOR SYS ”

appears on the screen, then check the
color system 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 15 minutes, then turn
it on again.

• Press A/B until “AUTO” appears

on the screen.

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• Connection is loose or

the cable is damaged.

• The antenna direction

is inappropriate.

• Broadcast signal has a

transmission problem.

• 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.

• Check the antenna cable and connection

on the TV, VCR and on the wall.

• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a

Sony dealer for advice.

• Press A/B until a better sound is heard.

• Keep external speakers or other electrical

equipment away from the TV.

• Press SELECT until “PIC ROTATION”

appears on the screen, then press + or –
to adjust the picture position until it is
optimal.

• Use the fine tuning (FINE) function.

• Contact your nearest Sony service center.

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L (MONO)

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2

PROGR

SELECT

AUTO

PROGR

PROGR

MENU

AUTO
PROGR

L(MONO)

2

Preset channels automatically.

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Select the desired item.

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Select program number.

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Turn off completely or turn on the TV.

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Adjust volume.

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Standby indicator.

12

Select TV or video input.

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Wake Up indicator.

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Stereo/bilingual indicator.

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Headphone jack.

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AUTO PROGR
SELECT
PROGR +/–
!

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+/–

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TV

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2

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0

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JUMP

SOUND 

MODE

 

FAVORITE

PROGR

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

White

Green

For general TV
operations

For Teletext
operations

SELECT

+/–
PROGR +/–
0 – 9, -/--

2

 +/–

?

/1

t

a

%

JUMP

Timer operations

PIC MODE
SOUND MODE

FAVORITE
Stereo/bilingual operations

A/B

Teletext operations

x

 (red, green,

yellow, blue)

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Select the desired item.
Adjust value.
Select program number.
Input numbers.
Adjust volume.
Turn off temporarily or turn on
the TV.
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.

Select stereo/bilingual mode.

Not function for your TV.

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For replacement of the Multi Button and Light Guide,
unscrew them, exchange with the new parts, and fix them
with screws (+BVTP) respectively.

1 Two screws
  (+BVTP 4 x16)

2 Two screws washer head
     (+P4 x16)

1 Four screws
     (+BVTP 4 

× 16)

1 Ten screws
     (+BVTP 4 

× 16)

2 Rear Cover

One screw
(+BVTP 3 

× 12)

1 Push the claw to direction 
     of arrow and remove

2 Spring compression

3 Power Button

1. Disconnect the speaker connection on the right side.
2. Undress necessary wires that creates tension while

placing the chassis into Service Position.