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Question posted by terreal24 on September 3rd, 2011

The Tv Will Only Come On For About 40 Seconds. Then It Turns Off.

My Sony KDF-42E2000 will come on for about 40 seconds then turn off. The fan will come on while the green power lighjt flashes 42 times then the tv comes back on for abot 40 seconds.

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Answer #1: Posted by TVDan on September 3rd, 2011 10:32 PM
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This sounds like a weak lamp, and it's on the verge of working and failing. As a result it will start up and then it cannot keep lit. so the set tries to restart and the same thing happens again, over and over. Eventually it will stop starting up and the "lamp LED indicator" will flash.


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Related Sony KDF-42E2000 Manual Pages

Operating Instructions - Page 1

2-681-559-13(1) LCD Projection TV HD-TV Operating Instructions KDF-42E2000 KDF-46E2000 KDF-50E2000 KDF-55E2000 © 2006 Sony Corporation ™ ™
Operating Instructions - Page 4

... more of digital cable television programming in the United States This product contains mercury. Macintosh is manufactured under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Trademark Information TruSurround XT, SRS and the symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. WEGA, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality...
Operating Instructions - Page 9

This manual is for purchasing this Sony's HD LCD projection TV. Some of the features that you will enjoy with the best contrast and brightness from one scene to the next for the complete list of packaging contents. Your personal (Continued) 9 By adjusting the iris shutter, this TV and any video source by minimizing the signal deterioration...
Operating Instructions - Page 11

... time ❑ Unplug the AC power cord from the outlet if you anticipate not using the TV for years to come and maintain its original picture quality, you should perform periodic maintenance. Turning ... power ❑ The cooling fan will continue to operate for a while or letting the TV run on the TV. When turning off the screen use a soft cloth. Allow several minutes before turning ...
Operating Instructions - Page 12

... lamp with the TV, the indicators will turn on . Your TV uses a projection lamp as its expected lifespan. Please replace the lamp." Indicator Flashing because... red : The lamp door or the lamp is on your TV is in intervals of three blinks at a time until the lamp door or the lamp is ready, the green indicator stays on...
Operating Instructions - Page 20

... For optimum picture performance, your new LCD Projection TV is capable of video connectors available these days. To properly connect your TV, follow the basic connections provided in ... the DVI connector but your TV will create a list of receiving HDTV content from a cable or satellite box via the video inputs (HDMI and YPBPR component video; Your TV comes with all types of connectors ...
Operating Instructions - Page 28

... please connect cable and/or antenna" appears. To run Auto Program at a later time" below). ✍ If you turn on your TV 1 TV POWER Press to highlight "Yes" then press . If you complete the Auto Program. appears. 3 Press V or v to turn on the TV as a reminder until you choose to set up . Using Initial Setup To run...
Operating Instructions - Page 39

... beginning of time (Off, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes or 120 minutes) before TV turns off . Press to select the desired amount of the live TV when playing... the video equipment you choose. Watching the TV RETURN Button Descriptions TV/VIDEO SLEEP POWER TV POWER BD/DVD DVR/VCR SAT/CABLE TV FUNCTION Button 1 TV/VIDEO 2 SLEEP ENT JUMP ANT FREEZE MODE...
Operating Instructions - Page 41

...flashes five times. ✍ While , BD/DVD DVR/VCR and SAT/CABLE buttons are labeled as such, you can program with your TV remote control, you have programmed for your TV's remote control at the equipment, and press the green POWER button. TV ✍ In some cases, you want to operate other equipment. TV/VIDEO SLEEP POWER TV POWER...code is input within 10 seconds, you must start from ...
Operating Instructions - Page 46

... are different from your remote control or pressing the TOOLS button to Favorites is available for TV mode only. Close Picture Mode Sound Mode Wide Mode Caption Vision (CC) Menu Item Reference...CC) see page 71 Alternate Audio see page 71 46 Special Buttons on the Remote Control This TV comes with an alternate audio. ✍ Add to display most commonly used functions. Using the TOOLS Button...
Operating Instructions - Page 63

... and audio from your external audio system speakers. Select 1, 2 or 3 to Fixed. Select to automatically switch to the TV's sound only through your audio system. ✍ The MUTING button on the TV speakers. Fixed The TV's speakers are turned off the TV speakers and listen to second audio programs when a signal is received. (If no adjustments.
Operating Instructions - Page 72

... v to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2. Select to set the clock and to program your TV to turn off and tune to set the current time (day, hour, minute, and AM/PM). Sleep Allows you to select the amount of time (Off, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes or 120 minutes...
Operating Instructions - Page 78

... menu) and follow the on-screen procedure. ✍ Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp. ✍ Take great care when replacing the...TV to CLOSE and secure the cover. 9 Put the outside lamp cover back in its place. Turn the knob back to fall, damaging the TV, the TV stand and the floor. 78 Rough handling may be triggered and the POWER indicator flashes three times...
Operating Instructions - Page 83

...TV is turned off . Release the POWER button then release the M button. How to High, the cooling fan runs faster and its projection lamp when the power is turned...the picture comes back. (Continued) 83 TIMER LED on the TV. When...fan is loud ❏ If the TV is not a malfunction. "High Temperature Warning!" ❏ Make sure to remove dust from the bottom part of your local Sony...
Operating Instructions - Page 84

...powered off appear white even when TV is power off the TV screen and reflections coming behind the screen. appears. ❏ Turn to page 76 on "How to direct sunlight or strong ambient light, part of the projection TV and is not a defect. ❏ Position your TV... screen ❏ Turn off the TV for your TV away from such light sources. "Lamp Replacement message" It is time for you to...
Operating Instructions - Page 88

... 67 Digital Channels 66 Digital Rating 68 Digital subchannels 48 Display Area 65 DISPLAY button 40 Display, turning off 40 DRC Mode 60 DRC Palette 61 DVD player using with remote control 43 Cable Box connecting... setting up 66 Favorites, MENU 53, 54 FREEZE button 40, 47 French Rating 70 FUNCTION button 39 G Gamma 61 GUIDE button 48 Guide menu 48 H HD/DVD IN jack (1080i/720p/ 480p/ 480i), described ...
Operating Instructions - Page 89

... Sound adjusting 62 described 10 Support Belt 14 Surround 62 T, U Timer set current 72 TIMER indicator 12 TIMER LED 17 Timer setting 72 TOOLS button 40 Treble, adjusting 62 Troubleshooting 80-83 Turning on/off the TV 17 TV FUNCTION button 39 TV POWER button 40 TV Rating 70 TV/VIDEO button 17, 39 U.S.A.
Limited Warranty (US Only) - Page 1

... original date of the television product. 2. It does not cover technical assistance for your exclusive remedies. Printed in the Product; LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. 2-887-485-01 ® SXRD Projection TV LCD Projection TV LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S.
Marketing Specifications - Page 1

...3-D Noise Reduction (pixel-by the compression used to improve overall picture quality. Sony uses three tiny LCD chips (0.73") with high detail and natural color. KDF-42E2000 42" Class 3LCD Rear Projection Television (41.5" diagonal) Key Features HD (1280 x 720) Picture Resolution (LCD Chip) 3 LCD Chips (R/G/B); 921,600 Pixels Each Advanced Iris function for excellent contrast ratio...
Marketing Specifications - Page 2

...owners. KDF-42E2000 42" Class 3LCD Rear Projection Television (41.5" diagonal) Features General Video Label: Yes Closed Captions (CC): Yes Video Panel Type: LCD Chip Size = 0.73" Video Processing: Yes (WEGA Engine™ HD System; Color Corrector; A6l6l r9igh•tswrewsewrve.ds.ony.com Sony, Grand WEGA, WEGA Engine, Steady Sound, DRC and MID are subject to -5) Audio Audio Power Output...

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