Sony KP 53V80 Service Manual Download

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KP-48V80/53V80/61V80

RM-Y905

The picture turns off and the
TIMER/STAND BY indicator on the
front panel flashes (self-diagnosis
function)

No picture (screen not lit), no
sound

Remote control does not
operate

Dark, poor or no picture
(screen lit), good sound

Good picture, no sound

Troubleshooting

• The projection TV is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a problem with your projection TV, the TIMER/STAND BY indicator on the front

panel will flash repeatedly. Counting the number of flashes helps you inform qualified Sony personnel of the projection TV’s condition.

• Press POWER on the projection TV to turn it off, then inform qualified Sony personnel or the above Direct Response Center of the number of flashes.

• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• Operate with the buttons on both the projection TV and the remote control.
• Check to see if the TV/VIDEO setting is correct: when watching TV, set to TV, and when watching video tapes, set to VIDEO 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5.
• Try another channel.

It could be station trouble.

• Perform AUTO SET UP again using the SET UP button to return to the factory preset condition. (see “To perform AUTO SET UP again” on page 20)
• The Parental Control feature is activated. (see “To deactivate the Parental Control feature” on page 41)

• Batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.
• Press TV (FUNCTION) when operating your projection TV.
• Make sure the projection TV’s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet.
• Locate the projection TV at least 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.
• Check the S-Link connection. (see “Using the S-Link Function” on page 16)
• Check the polarity of the batteries.

• Adjust “Picture” in the Video menu. (see “Picture Adjustment” on page 30)
• Adjust “Brightness” in the Video menu. (see “Picture Adjustment” on page 30)
• Check antenna/cable connections.
• Perform AUTO SET UP again using the SET UP button to return to the factory preset condition. (see “To perform AUTO SET UP again” on page 20)
• Adjust the convergence again using the FLASH FOCUS button. (see “Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (FLASH FOCUS)” on page 20)

• Press MUTING so that “Muting” disappears from the screen. (see “MUTING” on page 21)
• Check the “MTS/SAP” setting in the Audio menu. (see “MTS/SAP” on page 31)
• Make sure “Speaker” is set to “On” in the Audio menu. (see “Speaker” on page 32)
• Perform AUTO SET UP again using the SET UP button to return to the factory preset condition. (see “To perform AUTO SET UP again” on page 20)

If, after reading the following instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony projection TV, please call one of the following
numbers (English only).

Customers in the continental United States contact the Direct Response Center at: 1-800-222-SONY (7669)
Customers in Canada contact the Customer Relations Center at: (416) 499-SONY (7669)

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Cannot receive upper channels
(UHF) when using an antenna

No color

Only snow and noise appear on
the screen

Dotted lines or stripes

TV is fixed to one channel

Double images or ghosts

Cannot operate the menu

Cannot receive any channels
when using cable TV

Cannot gain enough volume when
using a cable box

Projection TV malfunctions when
using the S-Link function

CHANNEL INDEX does not display
all available channels

Favorite Channel does not display
your choices

Some video sources do not
appear when you press TV/VIDEO

Recording through MONITOR OUT
does not function properly when
recording in PIP or P&P mode

Cannot play shooting games

• Make sure “Cable” is “Off” in the Channel Set Up menu. (see “Cable” on page 35)
• Use “Auto Program” to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV’s memory. (see “Auto Program” on page 35)

• Adjust “Color” in the Video menu. (see “Picture Adjustment” on page 30)
• Black and white programs cannot be seen in color.
• Perform AUTO SET UP again using the SET UP button to return to the factory preset condition. (see “To perform AUTO SET UP again” on page 20)

• Check the “Cable” setting in the Channel Set Up menu. (see “Cable” on page 35)
• Check the antenna/cable connections.
• Make sure the channel is broadcasting programs.
• Press ANT to change the input mode. (see “ANT” on page 23)

• Adjust the antenna.
• Keep the projection TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs or hair-dryers.

• Use “Auto Program” to add receivable channels that are not presently in TV’s memory. (see “Auto Program” on page 35)

• Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable (when the problem is caused by reflections from nearby mountains or tall buildings).

• If the item you want to choose appears in gray, you cannot select it.
• Press the projection TV’s power button off and on again.

• Make sure “Cable” is “On” in the Channel Set Up menu. (see “Cable” on page 35)
• Use “Auto Program” to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV’s memory. (see “Auto Program” on page 35)

• Increase the volume at the cable box. Then press TV (FUNCTION) and adjust the projection TV’s volume.

• Make sure the projection TV’s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet.
• Check the S-Link connection. (see “Using the S-Link Function” on page 16)

• Verify that “Favorite Channel” is set to “Manual” in the Channel Set Up menu. (see “Setting Favorite Channel manually” on page 36)

• Ensure that “Video Label” is not set to “Skip.” (see “Video Label” on page 39)

• MONITOR OUT will not record both images in PIP or P&P. Only the main picture will be recorded.
• If you are recording the main picture and you switch to the sound of the sub picture using the AUDIO button, the main picture will be recorded with sound

from the other program.

• Some shooting games which involve pointing a light beam at the TV screen with an electronic gun or rifle cannot be used with this projection TV. For

details, see the instruction manual supplied with the video game software.