Installing the TV Against a
Wall or Enclosed Area
Make sure that your TV has adequate
ventilation. Allow enough space around the
TV as shown below.
Installed with Stand
7
11
(30 cm)
4 inches
(10 cm)
Leave at least this much space around the set.
Installed on the wall
7
11
(30 cm)
4 inches
(10 cm)
4 inches
(10 cm)
Never install the TV set as follows:
Air circulation is
blocked.
Wall
Note
• Inadequate ventilation can lead to overheating
of the TV and may cause TV damage or cause a
fire.
42
US
/
inches
8
2
inches
4 inches
(6 cm)
(10 cm)
/
inches
8
4 inches
(10 cm)
Leave at least
this much space
around the set.
Air circulation is
blocked.
Wall
Troubleshooting
When the LED indicator is flashing red,
count how many times it flashes (interval
time is three seconds).
If the LED indicator flashes red, reset the TV
by disconnecting the AC power cord from
the TV for two minutes, then turn on the TV.
If the problem persists, contact Sony
Customer Support (information provided on
3
the front cover) with the number of times
/
8
the LED indicator flashes red (interval time is
three seconds).
Press / on the TV to turn it off, disconnect
the AC power cord, and contact Sony
Customer Support.
When the LED indicator is not flashing,
check the items as follows.
If the problem persists, have your TV
serviced by qualified service personnel.
Picture
No picture (screen is dark) and no sound
Check the cable/antenna connection.
Connect the TV to the AC power outlet, and
/
press
control.
No picture or no menu information from
equipment connected to the video input
jack appears on the screen
Press INPUT to display the connected
equipment list, then select the desired input.
Check the connection between the optional
equipment and the TV.
Double images or ghosting
Check the cable/antenna connection,
location or direction.
Only snow and noise appear on the
screen
Check if the antenna is broken or bent.
Check if the antenna 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)
Keep the TV away from electrical noise
sources such as cars, motorcycles, hair-dryers
or optional equipment.
When installing optional equipment, leave
some space between the optional equipment
and the TV.
Check the cable/antenna connection.
on the TV or POWER on the remote