Sony KDL-40R470B Operating Instructions - Page 30

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 4 inches (10 cm) 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) Leave at least this much space around the set. Installed on the wall 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) Leave at least this much space around the set. Never install the TV set as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Air circulation is blocked. Wall Wall Note • Inadequate ventilation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause TV damage or cause a fire. 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 the front cover) with the number of times 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 / on the TV or POWER on the remote 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.  Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cables. Picture or sound noise when viewing a TV channel  Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied). 30US