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Question posted by otgis50 on December 1st, 2011

My Tv Blinks In A Series Of 4 What Does This Mean

tv stopped working but when powered up it showes green for a few seconds then starts blinking red in a series of 4 blinks then pauses before it starts the series of 4 blinks over an over  

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Answer #1: Posted by TVDan on December 1st, 2011 12:06 PM
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you need a new inverter, this error is a back light failure.  KDL40S20L1 PART NUMBER: Manufacturer   Sony Part Number 1-789-500-33 Description ETC-INVERTER MT BOAR   List $183.13

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Operating Instructions - Page 3

...TV should allow you use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling or to cover the windows that may cause instability and possibly result in the United States This product contains mercury. KDL-32S20L1 KDL-40S20L1 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. Availability of digital cable television...easily accessible power outlet. Never pull on page 4. Note This television includes a...
Operating Instructions - Page 4

... been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Manufactured under...guidelines for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience... sources such as power-supply cord or plug is a U.S. Trademark Information TruSurround XT, SRS ...
Operating Instructions - Page 5

...If the plug is damaged, stop using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the precautions below. Stubborn stains may result in a fire. MAGNETIC INFLUENCE This TV contains a strong magnet in ...in the speaker unit that generates a magnetic field. s Do not move the TV with such power lines or circuits. Lightning For added protection for some protection against voltage surges ...
Operating Instructions - Page 9

...TV Controls...22 Using the Menus Overview of the TV 17 Setting Up the Channel List - Contents Getting Started Welcome to the World of 11 Connecting the TV ...11 Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System 11 Cable Box/Digital...Digital Setup Settings 38 Other Information Troubleshooting...41 Preparation for Wall Mounting the KDL-32S20L1 43 Preparation for Wall Mounting the KDL-40S20L1...
Operating Instructions - Page 11

...cable (supplied) Rear of TV VHF/UHF input From Cable settings in the correct aspect ratio (see page 14). It is for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color Television. This manual is strongly recommended... settings, select Cable On or Cable Off for your TV (see "Changing the Wide Screen Mode" on page 46. Getting Started Getting Started Welcome to the World of input signal. (Continued) ...
Operating Instructions - Page 12

Getting Started Cable Box/Digital Cable Box z To change channels using the cable box, set your TV. Use this hookup if s You subscribe to a cable TV system that uses scrambled or encoded signals requiring a cable box to view all channels, and s You do not intend to hook up any other audio ...
Operating Instructions - Page 13

... antenna cable Getting Started VCR, Cable and Antenna VCR CATV/Antenna cable (supplied) VHF/UHF S VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO cable (yellow) A/V cable AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO 3 HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 4 5 Y OPTICAL OUT PB VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT(VAR/FIX) Rear of TV If your satellite...
Operating Instructions - Page 14

... Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your headphones. Connect to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. If your headphones do not match the jack, use... this is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust the Phase and Pitch of the PC Settings on page 36. 14 Getting Started When Connecting to Optional Equipment Left side VIDEO 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) R AUDIO 1 2 Rear 7 4...
Operating Instructions - Page 15

... video equipment. A third composite video and audio (VIDEO 2) is necessary to the left side panel of the TV. 8 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connect to view 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. qa AC IN Connects the supplied AC power cord. If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI...
Operating Instructions - Page 16

... the securing strength is not enough, prepare commercial screws to fit to the stand with the Wall-Mount Bracket (sold separately). 16 Getting Started Installing the TV Preventing the TV from toppling over and causing injury. The supplied wood screw may not be used depending on a wall. Be sure to take measures to...
Operating Instructions - Page 17

Adjusting the Viewing Angle of the TV This TV can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below . Getting Started Getting Started Bundling the Connecting Cables You can be adjusted within the angles shown below . 1 2 3 Do not bundle the AC power cord with one hand to avoid slipping or tipping the TV. 17 Adjust the angle left and...
Operating Instructions - Page 18

... cable/antenna. appears. 3 Press B/b to start Auto Program?" If you selected "Cancel" during the Initial Setup, the Initial Setup message will appear each time you complete the Auto Program. To add individual digital channels ❑ Use the Digital Channels feature as described on the TV as described on your TV, you want to turn on...
Operating Instructions - Page 19

... as a reference when operating the TV. Press again to return to show only the frozen image. Time remaining: 1:26 TV-G CC 1 ABC 10 DISC 23.1 FAM 36 TLC Alternate Audio Audio 1 Englsih Audio 2 English 65 HIST 68 SHOW C23.1 FAM Alt. With Freeze function active, some functions are watching digital (Digital channels (if it is available...
Operating Instructions - Page 22

...). To scan quickly through channels. Lights up in PC power saving mode. Unplugging the power cord while the TV is activated. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons. For details, see page 33 for up in red when your TV is in green when the Picture Off feature is turned on page...
Operating Instructions - Page 33

... will automatically show when the TV is turned on. 3 Press MENU to exit Settings. When Digital is selected, the last digital channel you selected...start at a scheduled time. Be sure not to highlight Off, then press . Select On to enable the automatic picture (screen) brightness control. Using the Menus Using the Menus Option Auto YC Timer Settings Power Saving Light Sensor Quiet Power...
Operating Instructions - Page 37

... using the TOOLS button on the remote control. Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for Analog TV can be shown or hidden. To assign labels to show or hide channels that you want to show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1-2. 37 To add other Favorite Channel numbers, repeat steps 1-2. When...
Operating Instructions - Page 38

... of up the channel list on the TV for all receivable digital channels. 1 Select Auto Program then Start. 2 Select OK to the next character. Option Digital Channels Description Favorite Channels Lets you set up... Show/Hide Channels Allows you to scroll through the channel numbers. To show or hide channels that you set it. Channels that appear when you want to show or...
Limited Warranty (US Only) - Page 1

... original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of the SONY product, include the antenna. 2-693-552-01 x S LCD Television 18M LIMITED WARRANTY(US ONLY) SONY ELECTRONICS INC. ("SONY") warrants this Limited Warranty, "refurbished" means a product or part that has been returned to its original specifications. For purposes of this product against defects...
Marketing Specifications (KDL40S2000) - Page 1

...your high resolution BRAVIA S-Series Digital TV as multi-channel encoded material for maximum versatility, Sony's BRAVIA S-Series Digital LCD TV line is equipped with multi-channel digital audio to copy...KDL-40S2000 BRAVIA™ S-Series Digital LCD Television Key Features HDTV with ATSC Digital Tuner BRAVIA Engine™ full digital video processor Digital audio amplifier 1366 x 768 HD Panel...
Marketing Specifications (KDL40S2000) - Page 2

KDL-40S2000 BRAVIA™ S-Series Digital LCD Television Features General Auto SAP: Yes Closed Caption (CC): Yes ID1 Detection: Yes Video Label: Yes Video Tuner: ATSC Video Processing: Yes (BRAVIA Engine™ System) Noise Reduction: Yes Comb Filter: 3D Digital Comb Filter Light Sensor: Yes Picture Modes: Vivid, Standard, Custom Wide Mode: Yes Display Technology: LCD (178°wide viewing...

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