Sony kdl-v26xbr1 Operating Guide

Remote control does not 
operate non-Sony video 
equipment

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If you replaced the batteries to the remote recently, the code numbers for the video 
equipment may need to be reset.

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There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are attempting to 
operate.

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There is a possibility that some non-Sony equipment cannot be operated by your 
Sony TV remote. You may need to use the equipment’s original remote control.

Problems using CableCARD 
device or CableCARD services

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Check that the CableCARD device is inserted properly (see pages 29-30).

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The CableCARD device must be activated by your local cable TV provider before 
you can receive digital cable TV services. See the activation instructions on pages 
29-30.

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Check the 

Diagnostics

 and 

CableCARD

 setting options (see page 91). (This can 

be useful in providing information to an authorized technician or repair person.)

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Contact your cable TV provider. 

No picture (screen not lit), no 
sound

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If your TV does not turn on and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may need 
service. Call your local Sony Service Center.

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Make sure the power cord is plugged in.

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Press 

POWER

 on the right side of the TV.

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Press 

TV/VIDEO

 to cycle through the connected video sources.

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Try another channel; it could be station trouble.

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

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Adjust the 

Picture Mode 

option in the Video setting (see page 71).

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Adjust the 

Brightness

 option in the Video setting (see page 71).

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Check the antenna/cable connections.

No color/dark picture/color is 
not correct

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Adjust the 

Color

 option in the Video setting (see page 71).

Only snow and noise appear on 
the screen

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Check the antenna/cable connections.

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Try another channel; it could be station trouble.

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Press 

ANT

 to change the input mode (see page 42). 

Dotted lines or stripes

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Adjust the antenna.

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Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair dryers.

Double images

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Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the problem.

“Black box” on screen

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You have selected a text option in the Setup setting and no text is available. (See 
page 85 to reset Setup selections.) To turn off this feature, set the 

Caption Vision

 

option to 

Off

. If you were trying to select closed captioning, select 

CC1

 instead of 

Text1-4

.