Troubleshooting - Sony TRINITRON KV-J51PF2S Service Manual

Adjusting the sound
and picture
SOUND ÷ 0
MODE
+/–
SELECT
PIC MODE
Selecting the sound mode
p KV-J51PF2S only
Press SOUND MODE until the mode you want
appears.
SOUND
MODE
Each time you press SOUND MODE, the screen
changes as follows:
Emphasize Emphasize
Emphasize vocals and huge
background Emphasize
low and high audience
sound effect music soft sound
atmosphere
≥ ≥ ≥ ≥
MUSIC DRAMA SPORTS SOFT
Selecting the picture mode
Press PIC MODE until the mode you want
appears.
PIC MODE
Each time you press PIC MODE, the screen changes as
follows:
Soft picture
High contrast (good for video Normal
picture games) picture
DYNAMIC SOFT STANDARD
Note
If you change the picture mode after the following
adjustments, the adjustment changes in accordance with the
picture mode.
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Operations
Adjusting the sound and picture
settings
1
Press SELECT until the item you want to
adjust appears.
SELECT
Each time you press SELECT, the screen changes as follows:
PICTURE COLOR BRIGHT
(Operative for
NTSC signal only)
BALANCE HUE
(KV-J51PF2S
only)
TREBLE BASS SHARPNESS
2
Press +/ – to adjust the item.
3
To adjust other items, repeat steps 1 and 2.
Notes
.
You can also use SELECT and +/– on the TV to adjust the
sound and picture settings.
The on-screen display for BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE are
available for KV-J51PF2S only.
Front of TV
.
...
SELECT — + — PROGR +
If the picture color is abnormal when receiving
˘
programs through the (antenna) terminal
Change the "COLOR SYSTEM" setting or adjust the "COLOR"
level in the on-screen display until the color becomes normal.
If the picture color is abnormal when receiving
...
programs through the (video input) jack
Change the "COLOR SYSTEM" setting or adjust the "COLOR"
level in the on-screen display until the color becomes normal.
Note
Normally set "COLOR SYSTEM" to "AUTO".
Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you have any problems, read this manual again and
check the countermeasure for each of the symptoms
listed below.
If the problem persists after trying the methods below,
contact your nearest authorized service center or dealer.
Snowy picture
Noisy sound
/ Check the antenna.
/ Check the antenna connection on the TV
and on the wall.
Dotted lines or stripes
/ This may be caused by local interference
(e.g. cars, neon signs and hair dryers).
Adjust the antenna for minimum interference.
Double images or "ghosts"
/ This may be caused by reflections from
nearby mountains or buildings. A high
directional antenna may improve the picture.
Good picture
No sound
.
/ Press +.
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/ Press .
Good picture
Noisy sound
/ Reduce the TREBLE level or select the
"SOFT" sound mode. (KV-J51PF2S only)
No picture
No sound
U u
/ Press or .
/ Check the antenna connection.
/ Check the VCR connections.
/ Check the power cord connection.
/ Check the standby mode.
No color
/ Adjust the COLOR level in the on-screen display.
/ Check the COLOR SYSTEM setting.
TV cabinet creaks
/ Even if the picture or the sound is normal,
changes in the room temperature sometimes
make the TV cabinet expand or contract, making
a noise. This does not indicate a malfunction.
Note on the remote commander
The supplied remote commander is used on several models of
the TV. If you do not find instructions for some controls that are
on the remote commander, that means your TV does not employ
the features of those controls, e.g. SOUND MODE and .
Notes
When you turn on the TV, you may hear the "boom" sound
that is caused by the demagnetization of the TV. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
The picture color may become abnormal if you change the direction
U
of your TV. To obtain the normal picture color, press on the TV
to turn off the TV for five minutes and then turn it on again.
The TV illustration of KV-J14 models have been used for
illustration purpose in this manual.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
All contents in the instruction manual are subject to change
without notice.
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as
a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
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Operations
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