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Troubleshooting
Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.
When the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing
The self-diagnosis function is activated.
1
Count how many times the 1 (standby) indicator flashes between each two second break.
For example, the indicator may flash three times, go off for two seconds, then flash again three
times.
2
Press 1 on the TV to turn it off, disconnect the mains lead/AC power cord, and inform your
dealer or Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes).
When the 1 (standby) indicator is not flashing
1
Check the items in the tables below.
2
If the problem persists, have your TV serviced by qualified service personnel.
Condition
Picture
There is no picture (screen is
dark) and no sound.
No picture or menu
information from equipment
connected to the scart
connector appears on the
screen.
Ghosting occurs, or double
images appear.
Only snow and noise appear
on the screen.
There is picture or sound noise
when viewing a TV channel.
Tiny black points and/or
bright points appear on the
screen.
The picture contours are
distorted.
The picture is not displayed in
colour.
The picture from equipment
connected to the
COMPONENT IN
sockets/jacks is not displayed
in colour, or is displayed in
irregular colours.
22
GB
Explanation/Solution
• Check the aerial/antenna/cable connection.
• Connect the TV to the mains/AC power, and press 1 on the TV.
• If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press TV "/1.
• Press
to display the list of inputs, then select the desired input.
• Check the connection between the optional equipment and the TV.
• Check the aerial/antenna/cable connection.
• Check the aerial/antenna location and direction.
• Check if the aerial/antenna is broken or bent.
• Check if the aerial/antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life
(three to five years for normal use, one to two years when used at the
seaside).
• Adjust "AFT" (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture
reception.
• The screen is composed of pixels. Tiny black points and/or bright points
(pixels) on the screen do not indicate a malfunction.
• Select "Standard" or "Off" in "Motionflow".
• Change the current setting of "Film Mode" to other settings.
• Select "Reset".
• Check the connection of the
check if the sockets/jacks are firmly seated in their respective sockets/
jacks.
COMPONENT IN sockets/jacks and
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