Sony KDS-55A3000 Operating Instructions - Page 49

Other Information Condition Explanation/Solution Cannot change channels with the remote control • If you are using the TV to change channels, first press TV (FUNCTION) once, and the TV indicator lights up. • If you are using another device to change channels, be sure you have not inadvertently switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting. • If you are using another device to change channels, be sure to press FUNCTION for that device. For example, if you are using your cable box to change channels, be sure to press STB (FUNCTION) once, and the STB indicator lights up. Remote control does not operate non-Sony video equipment • If you replaced the batteries to the remote control recently, the code numbers for the video equipment may need to be reset. • There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are attempting to operate. • There is a possibility that some non-Sony equipment cannot be operated by your Sony TV remote control. You may need to use the equipment's original remote control. Some digital cable channels are not being displayed • Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable channels. Check with your cable company for more information. • The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels setting (see page 39). Lost password • Select the Password settings on the Parental Lock settings, then enter the following master password: 4357. The master password clears your previous password and allows you to enter a new password (see page 40). How to reset the TV to factory • Turn on the TV. While holding down V on the remote control, press POWER settings on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.) Release V. WARNING: The Reset will clear all of your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting. LAMP LED blinks in red • Replace the lamp (see page 44). "Lamp Replacement message" • It is time for you to replace the projection lamp used in you TV. appears • Turn to page 44 on "How to Replace the Lamp" and follow the directions on replacing the lamp. • Use only the lamp designated for your TV model. • After the lamp is replaced, select the Lamp Replacement option in the General settings. The replacement lamp does • The lamp door or lamp might not be securely attached. Repeat the steps on page not light up 44 to ensure that they are both installed securely. The cooling fan is loud • If the TV is used at high altitudes and the Cooling Mode is set to High, the cooling fan runs faster and its sound becomes louder. If the TV is not used at high altitudes, set Cooling Mode to Auto (see page 43). "High Temperature Warning!" • Make sure to remove dust from the ventilation slots on the rear and both sides of message appears/POWER the TV. In addition, make sure that there are no obstacles in front of the LED blinks seven times in red 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. Image left on the screen (image retention) • Turn off the TV for a while or let the TV run on another channel. Unlike plasma TV and CRT TV, image retention on this TV is not permanent. It is only a temporary condition (see page 10). Green tint or uneven color uniformity appears on the screen when the TV is powered on • After turning on the TV, you may notice a green tint or slight variation in color and brightness in certain areas of the picture. This will last only a few minutes (possibly longer, in cooler rooms or conditions) while circuits within the TV continually fine tune the color during the warm-up period. This is a normal temperature characteristic of the components and not a malfunction. White spot on the screen when powered off • If screen is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ambient light, part of the screen may appear white even when TV is power off. This is due to the strong light reflecting off the TV screen and reflections coming from behind the screen. This is a structural property of the projection TV and is not a defect. • Position your TV away from such light sources. 49