Self Diagnosis Function; Additional Information; Troubleshooting - Sony KV-XF29K94 Service Manual

Additional Information

Self-diagnosis function
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.
Front of TV
u indicator
1
Check that the u indicator flashes red a number of times between 3-second
intervals.
2
Count the number of times the u indicator flashes.
3
Press U (main power) to turn off your TV.
4
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.

Troubleshooting

If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following guide. If
any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer .
Symptom
Snowy picture
Noisy sound
Distorted picture
Noisy sound
Good picture
Noisy sound
No picture
No sound
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Solutions
• Check the antenna cable and connection • Connection is loose or the
on the TV, VCR and on the wall. cable is damaged.
(page 4)
• Display the CH PRESET menu and • Channel presetting is
select "MANUAL PROGRAM" to preset inappropriate or
the channel again. (page 21) incomplete.
• Check the antenna type (VHF/UHF). • The antenna type is
Contact a Sony dealer for advice. inappropriate.
• The antenna direction is
• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a
Sony dealer for advice. inappropriate.
• Try using a booster. • Signal transmission is low.
• Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is • Broadcast signals are too
in use. strong.
• The TV system (TV SYS)
• If the sound of some channels are noisy,
setting is inappropriate.
select the channel, then display the CH
PRESET menu and select the appropriate
TV system (TV SYS). (page 22)
• Check the power cord, antenna and the • The power cord, antenna
VCR connections. or VCR is not connected.
• Press u (power).
• The TV is not turned on.
• Press U (main power) on the TV to turn
off the TV for about five seconds, then
turn it on again.
Possible cause