Sony KDF E42A10 Operating Instructions - Page 93

Other Information Other Information General Problem Possible Remedies How to reset TV to factory settings ❏ Turn on the TV. While holding down the M button on the remote control, press the POWER button on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.) Release the M button. WARNING: The Factory Reset will clear all of your customized settings including Parental Lock setting. How to restore Video settings ❏ Select Reset setting option while in the Video setting (see page 66). to factory settings How to restore Audio settings ❏ Select Reset setting option while in the Audio setting (see page 66). to factory settings Cannot cycle through the other ❏ Be sure the Label Video Inputs option is not set to Skip (see page 79). video equipment connected to the TV Cannot operate the setting ❏ If a setting option appears in gray, this indicates that the setting option is not available. Lost password ❏ On the password screen (see page 74), enter the following master password: 4357. The master password clears your previous password; it cannot be used to temporarily unblock channels. TIMER LED on front panel is ❏ When lit, indicates that the timer is set (see page 83). When the timer is set, this lit LED will remain lit even when the TV is turned off. LAMP LED blinks in red ❏ Replace the lamp (see page 86). Digital cable box does not work ❏ If you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a splitter, as described on page 35, you must use a special bi-directional splitter that is designed to work with your digital cable box. Contact your cable provider for details. Cannot record digital channels ❏ Only analog channels can be recorded to your VCR. to VCR TV cabinet creaks ❏ When the TV is in use, there is a natural rise in temperature, causing the cabinet to expand or contract and may be accompanied by a slight creaking noise. This is not a malfunction. A slight creaking noise occurs ❏ Advanced Iris applies a mechanical iris system. When Advanced Iris is set, a from the bottom part of the TV natural creaking noise occurs due to the basic structure of the optical unit. The creaking sound is an inherent nature of this system and is not a defect. The cooling fan is loud ❏ If the TV is used at high altitudes and High Altitude is set to On, the cooling fan runs faster and its sound becomes louder. If the TV is not used at high altitudes, set High Altitude to Off (see page 81). "High Temperature Warning!" ❏ message appears Make sure to remove dust from the ventilation slots on the rear and both sides of the TV. In addition, make sure that there are no obstacles in front of the ventilation slots. If the message still appears after the dust or obstacles are removed, the TV may need servicing. Call your local Sony Service Center. The TV does not turn on ❏ The TV cools down its projection lamp when the power is turned off. It takes up to two minutes for the picture to come back after the TV is turned on again. Wait for a while until the picture comes back. 93