Sony Kdl 40d3550 Operating Instructions

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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is 
flashing in red.
When it is flashing
The self-diagnosis function is activated. 
1Count how many 1 (standby) indicator 
flashes between each two second break.
For example, the indicator flashes three times, then 
there is a two second break, followed by another 
three flashes, etc.
2Press 1 on the top edge of the TV to turn it 
off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform 
your dealer or Sony service centre of how 
the indicator flashes (number of flashes).
When it is not flashing
1Check the items in the tables below.
2If the problem still persists, have your TV 
serviced by qualified service personnel.
Picture
No picture (screen is dark) and no sound
 Check the aerial/cable connection.
 Connect the TV to the mains, and press 1 on the top edge 
of the TV.
 If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press "/1.
No picture or no menu information from equipment 
connected to the scart connector
 Press  /  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 aerial/cable connection.
 Check the aerial location and direction.
Only snow and noise appear on the screen
 Check if the aerial is broken or bent.
 Check if the aerial 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 optical equipment.
 When installing optional equipment, leave some space 
between the optional equipment and the TV.
 Make sure that the aerial/cable is connected using the 
supplied coaxial cable.
 Keep the aerial/cable TV cable away from other 
connecting cables.
Picture or sound noise when viewing a TV channel
 Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better 
picture reception (page 34).Some tiny black points and/or bright points appear 
on the screen
 The picture of a display unit is composed of pixels. Tiny 
black points and/or bright points (pixels) on the screen do 
not indicate a malfunction.
The picture contours are disrupted
 Select “Auto 1” or “Auto 2” in “Film Mode” (page 28).
No colour on programmes
 Select “Reset” (page 23).
No colour or irregular colour when viewing a 
signal from the  3 sockets
 Check the connection of the  3 sockets and check if 
each sockets are firmly seated in their respective sockets.
Sound
No sound, but good picture
 Press 2 +/– or % (Mute).
 Check if the “Speaker” is set to “TV Speaker” (page 29).
Channels
The desired channel cannot be selected
 Switch between digital and analogue mode and select the 
desired digital/analogue channel.
Some channels are blank
 Scrambled/Subscription only channel. Subscribe to the 
pay TV service.
 Channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).
 Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.
Digital channels are not displayed
 Contact a local installer to find out if digital transmissions 
are provided in your area.
 Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.
General
The TV turns off automatically (the TV enters 
standby mode)
 Check if the “Sleep Timer” is activated, or confirm the 
“Duration” setting of “On Timer” (page 30).
 If no signal is received and no operation is performed in 
the TV mode for 10 minutes, the TV automatically 
switches to standby mode.
The TV turns on automatically
 Check if the “On Timer” is activated (page 30).
Some input sources cannot be selected
 Select “AV Preset” and cancel “Skip” of the input source 
(page 29).
The remote does not function
 Replace the batteries.
The “Store Display Mode: On” message appears 
on the screen
 Select “All Reset” in the “Set-up” menu (page 31).
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HDMI equipment does not appear on “HDMI Device 
List”
 Check that your equipment is HDMI control compatible 
equipment.
Not all channels are tuned
 Check support web site for cable provide information.
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/
 
						

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