Other Information; Troubleshooting - Sony BRAVIA KDL-32S2400, BRAVIA KDL-40S2400 Operating Instructions Manual

Other Information

Troubleshooting

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Problem
No picture.
No picture.
Cannot receive any channels.
TV is locked to one channel.
Cannot receive or select channels.
The TV turns off automatically.
No picture from some video
sources.
Poor picture.
Double images or ghosts.
Only snow and noise appear on the
screen.
Dotted lines or stripes.
No color/Dark picture/Color is not
correct/The picture is too bright.
Noisy picture.
Possible Remedies
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Check Power Saving settings (page 33).
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Make sure the power cord is connected securely.
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Turn on the power of the TV.
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Check antenna/cable connections.
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Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the
TV's memory (pages 37 and 38).
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Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the
TV's memory (pages 37 and 38).
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To receive or select cable channels, make sure that Cable in the Setup settings
is set to On (page 34). To receive or select UHF channels over an antenna, make
sure Cable is set to Off.
❑
Check if the Sleep Timer is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of Timer.
(page 33).
❑
Check Power Management in the PC Settings. (page 36)
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Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV.
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Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control (page 19).
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If you connect video equipment to the S VIDEO input of the TV, set Auto YC to
On in the Setup settings (page 33).
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Press MENU on the remote control. Select your desired input from the External
Inputs list.
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Check antenna/cable connections.
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Check the antenna location and direction.
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Check if the antenna is broken or bent.
❑
Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in
normal use, 1-2 years at the seaside.)
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Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, or hair-dryers.
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If using 300 ohm twin lead, move the excess lead away from the TV or try using
75 ohm coaxial cable instead.
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Press PICTURE to select the desired picture mode (page 19).
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Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (page 26).
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If you set the Power Saving mode to Low or High, it will enhance the black
level.
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Make sure that the antenna is connected using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial
cable.
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Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.
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To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.
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