Operating A Cable Box Or Dbs Receiver; Troubleshooting - Sony TRINITRON KV-27V40 Service Manual

KV-27S40 / 27S45 / 27S65 / 29SL40 / 29SL40A / 29SL40C/
29SL45 / 29SL65 / 29SL65C/ 29XL40M / 29XL40P / 29XT11A

Operating a cable box or DBS receiver

Programming the remote
You can program the supplied remote control
to operate a cable box or DBS receiver.
1
Press CODE SET.
2
Press DBS/CABLE (FUNCTION).
3
Use the 0-9 buttons to key in the
manufacturer's code number from the
following chart.
4
Press ENTER.
For more details on operating the
cable box or DBS receiver
Refer to the operating instructions that were
supplied with the equipment.
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Troubleshooting

Consult the table below; it suggests solutions to specific problems. If you need more information, consult the operating instructions guide.
Problem
Cannot Operate Single Tuner PIP
(KV-27S45, 27V45)
A red light keeps flashing on the
TV for more than a few seconds
TV makes a noise when turned
on
Screen is not lit and there is no
sound
Poor or no picture (screen lit),
good sound
Good picture, no sound
No color
If the remote control doesn't work
• First, try repeating the setup procedures
using the other codes listed for your
equipment.
Tips z
• If more than one code number is listed, try entering
them one by one until you come to the correct code for
your equipment.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number you
previously entered at that setting is erased.
• In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate
your equipment with the supplied remote control. In
this case, use the equipment's own remote control
unit.
• Whenever you remove the batteries the code numbers
may revert to the factory setting and must be reset.
What it could be
• VCR may not be connected to your TV properly.
• VCR may not be turned on.
• Your TV may need service.
• This is a normal function of your TV.
• Power cord may not be plugged in.
• Batteries may not have been placed with the correct
polarity.
• TV/VIDEO setting may be incorrect.
• VIDEO menu settings may not be adjusted correctly.
• Antenna/cable connections may be faulty.
• VIDEO LABEL inputs may be set to WEB. (This label
darkens the screen for ideal WebTV viewing.)
• Sound may be set to MUTE.
• Your TV may be set to SAP.
• Speaker may not be set correctly.
• Color settings may not be adjusted correctly.
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Manufacturer code numbers
(cable box)
Manufacturer
Hamlin/Regal
Jerrold/G. I.
201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206,
Oak
Panasonic
Pioneer
Scientific Atlanta
Tocom
Zenith
Manufacturer code numbers
(DBS receiver)
Manufacturer
Sony
General Electric
Hitachi
Hughes
Panasonic
RCA/PROSCAN
Toshiba
What you can do
• Ensure that you have set your VCR correctly. (see page 7)
• Call your local Sony service center.
• Press TV/VIDEO until you receive a channel.
• Perform AUTO SET UP again by pressing the SET UP
button on your TV. (see page 13)
• Readjust your VIDEO menu settings.(see page 19)
• Check your VIDEO LABEL settings. (see page 25)
• Check the MTS setting in the AUDIO menu. (see page 21)
• Check your SPEAKER settings. (see page 20)
• Adjust the COLOR settings in the VIDEO menu.
(see page 19)
Code
222, 223, 224, 225, 226
207, 208, 218
227, 228, 229
219, 220, 221
214, 215
209, 210, 211
216, 217
212, 213
Code
801 (preset code for
remote control)
802
805
804
803
802, 808
806, 807
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