KV-T25MF1K - Sony TV Service Manual (repair manual). Page 9

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If you have any problems, read this manual again and
check the countermeasure for each of the symptoms
listed below.
If the problem persists, contact your nearest authorized
service center or dealer.

/ Check the antenna.
/ Check the antenna connection on the TV

and on the wall.

/ Check the TV SYSTEM setting.

/ This may be caused by local interference

(e.g. cars, neon signs and hair dryers). Adjust
the antenna for minimum interference.

/ This may be caused by reflections from

nearby mountains or buildings. A highly
directional antenna may improve the picture.

/ Press POWER.
/ Check the antenna connection.
/ Check the VCR connections.
/ Check the power cord connection.
/ Check the standby mode.

/Check the TV SYSTEM setting.
/Reduce the TREBLE level or select the

“SOFT” sound mode.

/Press VOLUME +.
/Press MUTING.

/Adjust the COLOR level in the on-screen

display.

/Check the COLOR SYSTEM setting.

/Even if the picture or the sound is normal,

changes in the room temperature
sometimes make the TV cabinet expand or
contract, making a noise. This does not
indicate a malfunction.

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The supplied remote commander is used on several models of
the TV. If you do not find instructions for some controls that
are on the remote commander, that means your TV does not
employ the features of those controls, e.g. TEXT.

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When you switch on the TV, you may hear the “boon” sound
that is caused by the demagnetization of the TV. This does not
indicate a malfunction.

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The picture color may become abnormal if you change the
direction of your TV. To obtain the normal picture color, press
POWER on the TV to switch off the TV for five minutes and
then switch it on again.

WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as
a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Each time you press SELECT, the screen changes
as follows:

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You can also use SELECT and VOLUME +/– on the TV to
adjust the sound and picture settings.

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SURROUND is only applicable to a stereo signal. When
receiving a monaural signal, please turn off SURROUND for
the best sound.

If the picture color is abnormal when receiving
programs through the ˘ (antenna) terminal

Change the “TV SYSTEM” or “COLOR SYSTEM” setting or adjust
the “COLOR” level in the on-screen display until the color becomes
normal.

Change the “COLOR SYSTEM” setting or adjust the “COLOR”
level in the on-screen display until the color becomes normal.

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Normally set “COLOR SYSTEM” to “AUTO”.

If the sound is distorted or noisy when receiving
programs through the ˘ (antenna) terminal

Change the “TV SYSTEM” setting in the on-screen display until
the sound becomes clear.

SELECT

Each time you press SOUND MODE, the screen
changes as follows:

Each time you press PIC MODE, the screen changes as
follows:

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If you change the picture and sound mode after the following
adjustments, the adjustment changes in accordance with the
picture and sound mode.

SOUND

MODE

PIC MODE

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