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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 indicator flashes red. The number of
times the u indicator flashes indicates the possible causes.

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

Count the number of times the u indicator flashes.

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

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

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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.

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• 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 u (power).

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

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

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• 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 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 ¸ + 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.

• 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 “A/V CONTROL” menu and

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

• Display the “CH PRESET” menu and

check the color system (COL 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 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.

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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.

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

• Display the “SET UP” 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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• Connection is loose or

the cable is damaged.

• The antenna direction

is inappropriate.

• Broadcast signal has a

transmission problem.

• The terrestrial

magnetism
affects your TV set.

• 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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(MONO)

PROGR

AUTO

PROGR

MENU

Turn off completely or

10

turn on the TV.

Select program number.

10

Adjust volume.

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Select TV or video input.

11

Display the menu.

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Activate auto program.

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Headphone jack.

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PROGR +/–
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MENU
AUTO PROGR
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Additional Information

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

Mute the sound.

11

Display on-screen information.

11

Select picture mode.

13

Turn off temporarily or

turn on the TV.

10

Select stereo/bilingual mode.

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Select TV or video input.

11

Display the TV program.

11

Jump to previous channel.

11

Display the menu.

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Menu operations.

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Select surround mode.

17

Set TV to turn on automatically.

12

Set TV to turn off automatically.

12

Display favorite channels.

14

Select sound mode.

13

Select program number.

10

Adjust volume.

10

Input numbers.

10

Display Teletext broadcast.

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Enlarge the Teletext display.

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Reveal concealed information. 20, 21
Stop Teletext page from scrolling. 20, 21
A Fastext menu.

20, 21

Display Teletext service contents. 20, 21
Show TV screen while

waiting for Teletext page.

20, 21

Select video input for PIP/

Twin picture.

15

Freeze PIP screen.

15

Swap main and PIP/

Twin picture.

15

Display another smaller picture.

15

Change program in PIP/

Twin picture.

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PIC MODE
u

A/B
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JUMP
Menu operation

MENU
V/b/v/B/ENTER

SURROUND

Timer Operation

FAVORITE
SOUND MODE
PROGR +/–
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0 – 9, ÷

Teletext operations (not used for this model)

 

(red, green,

yellow, blue)

PIP operations

V/v
(PIP PROGR +/–)

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 Four screws (Washer head)

 

 (+P 4 

× 

16)

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 Bracket, speaker

1

 Chassis assy

1

 3D Speaker box assy

Black wire

Red wire

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 Eight screws

     (+BVTP 4 

× 

16)

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 Rear cover