Troubleshooting - Sony TRINITRON KV-27S42 Service Manual

KV-27S42/27S46/27S66/29AL42/29AL42C/29AL66/
29AL66C/29SL42/29SL42C/29SL46/29XL42M
Connecting an audio system
Using audio connectors, connect AUDIO OUT on your TV to one of the
unused line inputs (e.g. TV, AUX, TAPE 2) on your stereo.
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AUDIO-L
AUDIO-R
Set your stereo to the chosen line input. (See page 20 for additional audio
setup instructions.)
User Guide

Troubleshooting

If you are having a problem with your TV, try the suggestions below. If
the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Cannot operate Make sure the VCR is connected correctly (see page 4).
single tuner
Check to see if the VCR is on.
PIP (KV-27S46)
Make sure your remote control is programmed to
operate your VCR (see page 31).
Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
No picture, no
sound
If a red light is flashing on the front of your TV for
more than a few minutes, call your local service center.
Check the TV/VIDEO settings: when watching TV, set
to TV; when watching video equipment, set to VIDEO
(page 19).
Make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly
into the remote control.
Check your PARENTAL CONTROL settings (pages
28-29).
Try another channel, it could be station trouble.
Adjust PICTURE in the VIDEO menu (page 19).
Poor or no
picture, good
Adjust BRIGHTNESS in the VIDEO menu (page 19).
sound
Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 3).
Good picture, Press
no sound screen (page 13).
Check your AUDIO settings. Your TV may be set to
SAP (page 21).
No color Adjust COLOR in the VIDEO menu (page 19).
Only snow Check the CABLE setting in the CHANNEL SET UP
appears on the menu (page 24).
screen
Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 3).
Make sure the channel selected is currently
broadcasting.
Press the
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Connecting Your TV
Line
input
2
11
so that MUTING disappears from the
button on the remote control.
User Guide
Connecting two VCRs for Tape Editing
KV-27V42, 27V66 only
MONITOR OUT gives you the ability to use a second VCR to record a
program being played by the primary VCR to perform tape editing.
VCR (for playback)
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1
Connect the VCR intended for playback using the setup instructions
on page 4 of this manual.
2
Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your VCR
intended for recording to MONITOR AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on
your TV.
To perform tape editing; set the TV to the video input intended for playback
by pressing
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Dotted lines or
stripes
Double images
or ghosts
Cannot receive
higher number
channels (UHF)
when using an
antenna
Cable stations
don't seem to
work
Remote
Control does
not operate
The TV needs
to be cleaned
Lost password
for PARENTAL
CONTROL
If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your
Sony television, please call our Direct Response Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents
only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).
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(Rear panel KV-27V66 only)
VCR (for recording)
2
.
on the remote control
Other Information
Adjust the antenna.
Move the TV away from other electronic equipment.
Some electronic equipment can create electrical noise,
which can interfere with TV reception.
Check your outdoor antenna or call your cable service.
Make sure CABLE is set to OFF in the CHANNEL SET
UP menu (page 24).
Use AUTO PROGRAM to add channels that are not
presently in the memory (page 24).
Make sure CABLE is set to ON in the CHANNEL SET
UP menu (page 24).
Use AUTO PROGRAM to add channels that are not
presently in the memory (page 24).
Batteries could be weak. Replace them (page 2).
Move the TV 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.
Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth. Never use strong
solvents such as thinner or benzine, which might
damage the finish of the cabinet.
In the password screen, enter the following master
password: 4357. After using the master password, you
must create a new password, it cannot be used to
unlock currently blocked channels.
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