Sony KE-42MR1 - Manual (Page 73)

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Additional Information
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Strange sound.
The TV cabinet creaks. • Changes in room temperature sometimes causes the
TV cabinet to expand or contract, which can make
slight noises. This does not indicate a malfunction.
The TV whirs. • The TV’s fan setting is working. This does not indicate
a malfunction.
The TV ticks. • An electrical circuit inside the TV is activated when the
TV is turned on. This does not indicate a malfunction.
The TV buzzes. • There might be a surge sound when turning on the TV.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
Remote control does not function. • Check that the Media Selector on the remote control is
set correctly for the device you are using (VCR, TV or
DVD).
• If the remote control does not operate the VCR or DVD
even when the Media Selector has been set correctly,
enter the necessary code set as explained in “Remote
Control Configuration for VCR/DVD” on page 66.
• Replace the batteries.
The (power on/standby) indicator
on the TV flashes.
• Contact your nearest Sony service centre.
Personal Computer
Problem Possible remedies
No picture
If the NO INPUT SIGNAL message
appears on the screen or if the
(power on/standby) indicator lights
up in yellow
• Check that the video signal cable is properly connected
and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets.
• Check that the 15-Dsub video input connector’s pins
are not bent or pushed in.
Problems caused by the connected computer
• The computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing
any key on the computer keyboard.
• Check that the computer’s power is “on.”
• Check that the graphic board is completely seated in
the proper bus slot.
If the OUT OF SCAN RANGE
message appears on the screen Problems caused by the connected computer
• Check that the video frequency range is within that
specified for the monitor. If you replaced an old
monitor with this TV, reconnect the old monitor and
adjust the frequency range to the following:
Horizontal: 15.6 – 90 kHz
Vertical: 48 – 85 Hz
If using Windows ® * • If you replaced an old monitor with this TV, reconnect
the old monitor and do the following. Select 640 x 480
resolution at 60Hz for Windows using the Windows
device selection screen.
If using a Macintosh** system • When connecting a Macintosh computer, use an
adapter (not supplied) if necessary. Connect the
adapter to the computer before connecting the video
signal cable.
Problem Possible remedies
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