Troubleshooting; Index To Parts And Controls - Sony KP-53S65 Service Manual

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Troubleshooting

If the problem persists after trying the methods below,
contact your nearest Sony dealer.
No picture (screen not lit), no sound
/ Make sure the power cord is connected
securely.
/ Operate with the buttons on the projection TV.
/ Insert the batteries in the remote control with
the correct polarity.
/ Replace the batteries with new ones if they are
weak.
/ Check to see if the TV/VIDEO setting is correct:
when watching TV, set to TV, and when
watching video tapes, set to VIDEO1, 2, or 3.
/ Try another channel. It could be station trouble.
/ Perform AUTO SET UP again using the SETUP
button to return to the factory preset condition.
(page 14)
Poor or no picture (screen lit), good sound
/ Adjust PICTURE in the VIDEO menu. (page 23)
/ Adjust BRIGHTNESS in the VIDEO menu.
(page 23)
/ Adjust convergence. (page 16)
/ Check antenna/cable connections. (page 6)
/ Perform AUTO SET UP again using the SETUP
button to return to the factory preset condition.
(page 14)
/ Remove objects from the front of the projection
TV.
Good picture, no sound
/ Press MUTING so that "MUTING" disappears
from the screen. (page 19)
/ Check the MTS setting in the AUDIO menu.
(page 27)
/ Make sure SPEAKER is set to ON in the AUDIO
menu. (page 27)
/ Perform AUTO SET UP again using the SETUP
button to return to the factory preset condition.
(page 14)
No color
/ Adjust the COLOR in the VIDEO menu. (page
23)
/ Confirm that black and white program is not
being broadcast.
/ Perform AUTO SET UP again using the SETUP
button to return to the factory preset condition.
(page 14)
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Only snow and noise appear on the screen
/ Check the CABLE setting in the SET UP menu.
(page 17)
/ Check the antenna/cable connections. (page 6)
/ Make sure the channel is broadcasting
programs.
/ Press ANT to change the input mode. (page 20)
Dotted lines or stripes
/ Adjust the antenna.
/ Move the projection TV away from noise
as
sources such cars, neon signs, and hair-
dryers.
Double images or ghosts
/ Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a
cable (when the problem is caused by
reflections from nearby mountains or tall
buildings).
Cannot operate menu
/ If the item you want to choose appears in gray,
you cannot select it. Press TV/VIDEO
correctly.
/ Check the CABLE setting in the SET UP menu.
(page 17)
Cannot receive upper channels (UHF) when using an
antenna
/ Make sure CABLE is OFF in the SET UP menu.
(page 17)
/ Use AUTO PROGRAM to add receivable
channels that are not presently in projection TV
memory. (pages 14, 18)
Cannot receive any channels when using
cable TV
/ Make sure CABLE is ON in the SET UP menu.
(page 17)
/ Use AUTO PROGRAM to add receivable
channels that are not presently in projection TV
memory. (pages 14, 18)
Remote control does not operate
/ Batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.
(page 13)
/ Make sure the projection TV's power cord is
connected securely to the wall outlet.
/ Press TV (FUNCTION) when operating your
projection TV.
/ Are fluorescent lights too close to the projection
TV? Move them at least 3-4 feet away from the
projection TV.
Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box
/ Increase the volume at the cable box. Then press
TV (FUNCTION) and adjust the projection TV's
volume.
The projection TV needs to be cleaned
/ Clean the projection TV with a soft dry cloth.
Never use strong solvents such as thinner or
benzine, which might damage the finish of the
cabinet.
Index to parts and
controls
This section briefly describes the buttons and controls
on the projection TV and on the Remote control. For
more information, refer to the pages next to each
description.
Projection TV — Front
TV/VIDEO
SETUP
S VIDEO
VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R
VIDEO 2 INPUT
9 8 7
1 TIMER/STANDBY indicator (pages 19, 30)
2 STEREO indicator (page 27)
3 Remote sensor
4 POWER switch (page 14)
5 CHANNEL +/– buttons (page 14)
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TIMER/
– VOLUME + – CHANNEL + POWER
STEREO STAND BY
6 5 4 3 2 1
6 VOLUME +/– buttons (page 14)
7 TV/VIDEO button (page 14, 15)
8 SETUP button (page 14)
9 S VIDEO/VIDEO 2 INPUT (VIDEO/AUDIO
L(MONO)/R) jacks (page 10)