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PC Input Signal Reference Chart
• This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.
• This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.
• This TV’s PC input supports signals in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. For other signals, you will see the
• This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.
• This TV’s PC input supports signals in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. For other signals, you will see the
message “NO SYNC”.
Troubleshooting
Check whether the
1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.
When it is flashing
The self-diagnosis function is activated.
1
The self-diagnosis function is activated.
1
Measure how long the
1 (standby) indicator flashes and stops flashing.
For example, the indicator flashes for two seconds, stops flashing for one second, and flashes for two seconds.
2
Press
1 on the TV (top side) to switch it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or
Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (duration and interval).
When it is not flashing
1
1
Check the items in the tables below.
2
If the problem still persists, have your TV serviced by qualified service personnel.
Signals
Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line)
Horizontal
frequency (kHz)
frequency (kHz)
Vertical
frequency (Hz)
frequency (Hz)
Standard
VGA
640
480
31.5
60
VGA
SVGA
800
600
37.9
60
VESA Guidelines
XGA
1024
768
48.4
60
VESA Guidelines
WXGA
1280
768
47.4
60
VESA
1280
768
47.8
60
VESA
Picture
Problem
Cause/Remedy
No picture (screen is dark) and
no sound
no sound
• Check the aerial connection.
• Connect the TV to the mains, and press
• Connect the TV to the mains, and press
1 on the TV (top side).
• If the
1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press "/1.
No picture or no menu
information from equipment
connected to the scarts or
HDMI IN socket
information from equipment
connected to the scarts or
HDMI IN socket
• Check that the optional equipment is on and press
/
repeatedly until
the correct input symbol is displayed on the screen.
• Check the connection between the optional equipment and the TV.
• When connecting any equipment to the HDMI IN 6, 7 socket or when
• When connecting any equipment to the HDMI IN 6, 7 socket or when
changing the resolution, some dots can appear blinking on the screen for a
few seconds. HDMI signal decoding is in progress and it does not indicate a
malfunction.
few seconds. HDMI signal decoding is in progress and it does not indicate a
malfunction.
Double images or ghosting
• Check aerial/cable connections.
• Check the aerial location and direction.
• Check the aerial location and direction.
Only snow and noise appear
on the screen
on the screen
• Check if the aerial is broken or bent.
• Check if the aerial has reached the end of its serviceable life (three to five
• Check if the aerial has reached the end of its serviceable life (three to five
years in normal use, one to two years at the seaside).
Distorted picture (dotted lines
or stripes)
or stripes)
• Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as cars, motorcycles,
hair-dryers or optical equipment.
• When installing optional equipment, leave some space between the optional
equipment and the TV.
• Make sure that the aerial is connected using the supplied coaxial cable.
• Keep the aerial cable away from other connecting cables.
• Keep the aerial cable away from other connecting cables.
Picture noise when viewing a
TV channel
TV channel
• Select “Manual Programme Preset” in the “Set-Up” menu and adjust “AFT”
(Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture reception (page 21).
Some tiny black points and/or
bright points on the screen
bright points on the screen
• The picture of a display unit is composed of pixels. Tiny black points and/or
bright points (pixels) on the screen do not indicate a malfunction.
No colour on programmes
• Select “Reset” in the “Picture Adjustment” menu to return to the factory
settings (page 17).
No colour or irregular colour
when viewing a signal from the
Y, P
when viewing a signal from the
Y, P
B
/C
B
, P
R
/C
R
jacks of
3
• Check the connection of the Y, P
B
/C
B
, P
R
/C
R
jacks of
3.
• Make sure that the Y, P
B
/C
B
, P
R
/C
R
jacks of
3 are firmly seated in their
respective sockets.
Irregular picture when viewing
a signal from PC
a signal from PC
• Check PC input socket connection.
• Connect to PC input socket instead of HDMI IN 6, 7 socket.
• If the connection is only available through HDMI socket, change the screen
• Connect to PC input socket instead of HDMI IN 6, 7 socket.
• If the connection is only available through HDMI socket, change the screen
resolution to 720p and adjust horizontal and vertical screen size in the
display properties settings of PC.
display properties settings of PC.
Sound
Problem
Cause/Remedy
No sound, but good picture
• Press
2 +/– or % (Mute).
• Check that “TV Speakers” is set to “On” in the “Sound Adjustment” menu
(page 18).
Noisy sound
• See the “Picture noise” causes/remedies on page 27.
Channels
Problem
Cause/Remedy
The desired channel cannot be
selected
selected
• Switch between digital and analogue mode and select the desired digital/
analogue channel.
Some channels are blank
• Scrambled/Subscription only channel. Subscribe to the Pay Per View
service.
• Channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).
• Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.
• Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.
Digital channel is not displayed
• Check that the aerial is plugged directly into the TV (not through other
equipment).
• Contact a local installer to find out if digital transmissions are provided in
your area.
• Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.
General
Problem
Cause/Remedy
The TV turns off automatically
(the TV enters standby mode)
(the TV enters standby mode)
• Check if the “Sleep Timer” is activated, or confirm the setting of “Off
Time” (page 20).
• If no signal is received and no operation is performed in the TV mode for
10 minutes, the TV automatically switches to standby mode.
The TV turns on automatically
• Check if the “On Time” is activated (page 20).
Some input sources cannot be
selected
selected
• Select “AV Preset” in the “Set-up” menu and cancel “Skip” of the input
source (page 20).
The remote does not function
• Replace the batteries.
Problem
Cause/Remedy
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