Troubleshooting - Sony KV-36FS12 Operating Instructions Manual

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Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Remedies
No picture ,'J
(screen not litl. no sound
Remote control
does not operate
If your TV does not [urn on. and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may
need service. Call your local Sony Service Center:
d Make sure the power cord is plugged in,
_J Push the power button on the front of the T"Z
_J Check to see if the TV/VIDEO setting is correct: when watching TV. set to
TV. and when watching connected equipment, set to VIDEO I. 2.3. or 4
_d Try another channel. It could be station trouble
ij Batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.
J Press IV ffUNCTION)when operating your TV.
El Make sure the TV's power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet.
_3 Locate the TV at least 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.
L,I Check the orientation of the batteries.
Dark, poororno
pictureiscreen lit]
gaod sound
Adjust the Picture setting in the Video menu _see page 36',
_3 Adjust the Brignmess setting in the Video menu 1see page 361
J Check antenna/cable connections
Good picture.
J Press MUTING so that "MUTING" disappears from the screen isee page 4L
rio sound J Make sure Seeakeris set to ONin the Audio menu see page 381.
Cannot receive uppel J Change Cable to OFF(see page 40}.
channels [UHI_ when using ill Use Auto Programin the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are
an antenna not presently in TV memory/see page 40).
No color L.I Adjust the Colorsettings in the Video menu Isee page 361.
Only snow and noise appear _a Check the antenna!cable connections,
on the screen 'd Make sure the channel is broadcasting programs.
Press ANTto change the input mode tsee page 41
Dotted lines
J
Ad ust the antenna
or sU'ipes _,.1 Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars. neon signs or hair-
dryers.
rv is fixed to one channel
Double images or ghosts
Cannot operate menu
Cannot receive any channels
when using cable TV
_J
Use AutoProgram in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are
not presently in TV memory tsee page 411.
Check your Channel Fix settings/see page 411.
_J Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable (when the problem is
caused by,reflections from nearby mountains or tall buildingsL
If the item you want to choose appears in gray, you cannot select it
Use Auto Programin the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are
not presently in TV memory/see page 41)
,'_ Check your cable settings
_J Make sure CaNe is set to ONin the Channel menu/see page 40/.
when using a cable box
Then press TV(FUNCTION) and adjust the TV's volume,
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