Sony KDF-E42A10 Service Manual page 5

Indicators
Projection Lamp
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The indicators show the current status of your TV. If there is a change in the
condition or a problem with the TV, the indicators will flash or light up in
the manner described below to let you know that it requires your attention.
Indicator Flashing because...
POWER/ green : The lamp for the light source is preparing to turn
STANDBY flashing on. When it is ready, it turns on.
red : The lamp door or the lamp is not securely attached.
The red indicator will continue to flash in intervals of three
blinks at a time until the lamp door or the lamp is placed
correctly. When the lamp door or the lamp is securely
attached, the TV will turn on with green indicator.
LAMP indicator
The projection lamp has burned out. Replace it with new
flashes one (see page 86).
TIMER indicator is
When one of the timers is set, the indicator will remain lit
lit (will not flash) even when the TV is turned off.
Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source. As with any lamp, it has
lifespan and needs to be replaced when the Lamp indicator flashes or the
screen becomes darker. Note the following:
After turning on your TV, it may take a while (1 minute or less) before
the picture appears.
When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. Replace the
lamp with a new Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied).
The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV i s in
use. To avoid eye discomfort or injury, do not look into the light
housing when the power is on.
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Screen
TIMER LAMP POWER/STANDBY POWER
Indicators
KDF-E42A10/E50A10
RM-YD003 RM-YD003