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Additional Information

ONE-PUSH  AUTOMATIC  PROGRAMING

Your TV is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a
problem with your TV, the u indicator flashes red. The number of
times the u indicator flashes indicates the possible causes.

Check that the red flashes of the u indicator are about 3 seconds per
interval.

Count the number of times the u indicator flashes.

Press U (main power) to turn off your TV.

Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the
u

 indicator flashes.

Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of
your TV.

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Additional Information

If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following guide. If
any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer .

• Check the antenna cable and connection

on the TV, VCR and on the wall. (page 4)

• Press SELECT until “MANUAL

PROGRAM” appears on the screen then
preset the channel again. (page 9)

• Check the antenna type (VHF/UHF).

Contact a Sony dealer for advice.

• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a

Sony dealer for advice.

• Try using a booster.

• Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is

in use.

• If the sound of all the channels are

noisy, select the appropriate TV system
then press AUTO PROGR to preset the
channels again. (page 8)

• If the sound of some channels are noisy,

select the channel, select the appropriate
TV system. (page 9)

• Check the power cord, antenna and the

VCR connections.

• Press u (power).

• Press U (main power) on the TV to turn

off the TV about five seconds, then turn
it on again.

• Connection is loose or the

cable is damaged.

• Channel presetting is

inappropriate or
incomplete.

• The antenna type is

inappropriate.

• The antenna direction is

inappropriate.

• Signal transmission is low.

• Broadcast signals are too

strong.

• The TV system setting is

inappropriate.

• The power cord, antenna

or VCR is not connected.

• The TV is not turned on.