Sony bravia kdl-40w40xx User Manual

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Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is 
flashing in red.

When it is flashing
The self-diagnosis function is activated. 

1 Count how many 

1

 (standby) indicator flashes 

between each two second break.

For example, the indicator flashes three times, then 
there is a two second break, followed by another 
three flashes, etc.

2 Press 

1

 on the top edge of the TV to turn it off, 

disconnect the mains lead, and inform your 
dealer or Sony service centre of how the 
indicator flashes (number of flashes).

When it is not flashing
1 Check the items in the tables below.
2 If the problem still persists, have your TV 

serviced by qualified service personnel.

• Check the aerial/cable connection.
• Connect the TV to the mains, and press 1 on the top edge 

of the TV.

• If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press "/1.

• Press 

/

 to display the connected equipment list, 

then select the desired input.

• Check the connection between the optional equipment 

and the TV.

• Check the aerial/cable connection.
• Check the aerial location and direction.

• Check if the aerial is broken or bent.
• Check if the aerial has reached the end of its serviceable 

life (three to five years in normal use, one to two years at 
the seaside).

• Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better 

picture reception (page 28).

• The picture of a display unit is composed of pixels. Tiny 

black points and/or bright points (pixels) on the screen do 
not indicate a malfunction.

• Select “Reset” (page 22).

/

• Check the connection of the

/

COMPONENT 

IN sockets and check if each sockets are firmly seated in 
their respective sockets.

• Check signal level (page 31). If signal bar is red (no 

signal) or amber (low signal), check the aerial/ cable 
connection.

• Remove the connected USB device. It can be damaged or 

not supported by the TV. 
Check the website below for updated information about 
compatible USB devices: 
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/compatibility/ 

• Press 2 +/– or % (Mute).
• Check if the “Speaker” is set to “TV Speaker” 

(page 27).

• When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-

Audio, DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) may not 
output audio signals.

• Switch between digital and analogue mode and select the 

desired digital/analogue channel.

• Scrambled/Subscription only channel. Subscribe to the 

pay TV service.

• Channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).
• Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.

• Contact a local installer to find out if digital transmissions 

are provided in your area.

• Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.

• Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as 

cars, motorcycles, hair-dryers or optical equipment.

• When installing optional equipment, leave some space 

between the optional equipment and the TV.

• Check the aerial/cable connection.
• Keep the aerial/cable TV cable away from other 

connecting cables.

• Check if the “Sleep Timer” is activated, or confirm the 

“Duration” setting of “On Timer Settings” (page 25).

• If no signal is received and no operation is performed in 

the TV mode for 10 minutes, the TV automatically 
switches to standby mode.

• Check if the “On Timer” is activated (page 25).

• Select “AV Preset” and cancel “Skip” of the input source 

(page 26).

• Replace the batteries.

• Up to 999 channels can be stored in the Favourite list.

• Check that your equipment is “Control for HDMI” 

compatible equipment.

• Check support web site for cable provide information.

http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/

• If any “Control for HDMI” compatible audio equipment 

is connected to the TV, you cannot select “Off” in this 
menu. If you want to change the audio output to the TV 
speaker, select “TV Speaker” in the “Speaker” menu 
(page 27).

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