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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)

Press MENU.

Press + or – to select the
CH PRESET icon (

), then

press ENTER.

Press + or – to select the
desired option (e.g., SKIP),
then press ENTER.

preset channels automatically.

preset channels manually. See “Presetting channels
manually” on page 26 and 27.

select the TV system. See “Presetting channels manually”
on page 27.

select the color system. Normally, set this to “AUTO”.

skip unwanted or unused program numbers.
1 Press + or – until the unused or unwanted program

number appears, then press ENTER.

2 Press + or – to select “ON”, then press ENTER.

To put the skipped program number back on, select
“OFF”.

Tip
• For details on the menu system and how to use the menu, refer to

“Introducing the menu system” on page 19 and “How to use the menu”
on page 20.

Note
• If you preset a locked channel, that particular channel will be unlocked

automatically.

CH PRESET

MANUAL PROGRAM
SKIP:PR05 ON
TV SYS:B/G
COL SYS:AUTO

AUTO PROGRAM

CH PRESET

MANUAL PRO PR

 10

SKIP:
TV SYS:B/G ON
COL SYS:AU OFF

AUTO PROGR

√

√

√

√

AUTO PROGRAM

MANUAL PROGRAM

TV SYS

COL SYS

SKIP

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Additional Information

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

Check that the red flashes of the u (standby) indicator is about 3 seconds
per interval.

Count the number of times the u (standby) indicator flashes.

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

Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the
u

 (standby) indicator flashes.

Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of
your TV.

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Additional Information

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

• Check the antenna cable and connection

on the TV, VCR and on the wall.
(page 4)

• Display the CH PRESET menu and

select “MANUAL PROGRAM” to preset
the channel again. (page 26)

• 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, display the CH PRESET menu
and select the appropriate TV system
(page 27), then select “AUTO
PROGRAM” to preset the channels
again. (page 29)

• If the sound of some channels are noisy,

select the channel, then  display the CH
PRESET menu and select the
appropriate TV system. (page 27)

• Check the power cord, antenna and the

VCR connections.

• Press u (power).

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

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

• 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 is

inappropriate.

• The power cord, antenna or

VCR is not connected.

• The TV is not turned on.

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Additional Information

• Press 

¸

 + to increase the volume level.

• Press ¤ to cancel the muting.

• Press A/B 

 until a good sound is

heard.

• 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.

• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a

Sony dealer for advice.

• Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is

in use.

• Display the A/V CONTROL menu and

select “ADJUST” of PICTURE MODE,
then adjust the COLOR level. (page 21
and 22)

• Display the CH PRESET menu and

check the color system (COL SYS)
setting (usually set this to AUTO).
(page 29)

• 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.

• Press A/B 

 until “AUTO” appears on

the screen.

• The volume level is too

low.

• The sound is muted.

• Broadcast signal has a

transmission problem.

• 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

inapproprite.

• Use of a booster is

inappropriate.

• The color level setting is

too low.

• The color system setting is

inappropriate.

• The antenna direction is

inapproriate.

• There are magnetic effects

from external speakers or
other electrical equipment
that may affect the TV.

• The direction of the earth’s

magnetic field may affect
the TV.

• The stereo reception

setting is inappropriate.

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Additional Information

• Check the antenna cable and connection

on the TV, VCR and on the wall. (page 4)

• Adjust the antenna direction.Contact a

Sony dealer for advice.

• Press A/B 

 until a good

sound is heard.

—

• Check the antenna cable and connection

on the TV, VCR and on the wall. (page 4)

• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a

Sony dealer for advice.

• Try using a booster.

• Display the SET UP menu and adjust

“PIC ROTATION” so that the picture is
aligned to the TV screen. (page 25)

• Contact your nearest Sony service

center.

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—

u

• Connection is loose or the

cable is damaged.

• The antenna direction is

inappropriate.

• Broadcast signal has a

transmission problem.

• 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 terrestrial magnetism

affects your TV set.

• 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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Additional Information

For better viewing, please check the following connections.

• Snowy

• Distorted

• Noisy/

picture

picture

distorted
sound

Incorrect antenna direction may cause:

Wrong type of antenna
may cause:

• No picture

• Snowy picture

Loose connection may
cause:

• Snowy picture

• Distorted sound

Too strong signal level
may cause:

• Distorted picture

• Noisy sound

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Additional Information

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Loose connection may
cause:

• Snowy picture

• Distorted sound

• No picture

For more information, please see
“Troubleshooting” on page 31, 32 and
33. Or consult your dealer for
guidance.

Loose connection may cause:

• no power

• no picture with no sound

• Double image

• Missing

picture

Teletext
characters