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Question posted by Anonymous-40477 on October 17th, 2011

The Cause Of Vertical Streaks On Our Tv

Our Sony KDL-40Z4100 TV has streaks running vertically on the screen. Can you tell us what causes this and what to do about it?

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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on October 17th, 2011 4:40 PM
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It's probably a defective circuit on the controller board.  It will more than likely require a service shop visit.  The best thing to do is take it to a shop for a diagnosis so that even if you chose not to get it repaired you'll still know whats wrong.


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Related Sony KDL 46Z4100 B Manual Pages

Operating Instructions - Page 1

3-297-695-12(1) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-40Z4100 KDL-46Z4100 © 2008 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions - Page 2

... of programming and signal provided by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. CAUTION Use the following Sony TVs only with the limits for help. KDL-40Z4100 KDL-46Z4100 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. Note This television includes a QAM demodulator which the receiver is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. The TV Guide On Screen system is connected. "BRAVIA" and...
Operating Instructions - Page 4

... Contact your BRAVIA TV is displayed on your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. When you compare...46). 4 High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios (the width-to a standard analog signal, you will notice a big difference. Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can use a wide screen...
Operating Instructions - Page 5

... music to a slideshow (see page 33). • TV Channels: TV Guide On Screen™ and available channels are displayed on your remote control to access the TV settings for the 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-Z series models with screen size measured diagonally. 5 DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC...
Operating Instructions - Page 6

...required to place on the LCD panel or the frame around the screen. • Be careful to the "Attaching the Table-Top Stand" flyer). Do not subject the TV to tighten at approximately 1.5 ... TV Carrying the TV Be sure to follow these guidelines to protect your property and avoid causing serious injury. • Before carrying the TV, disconnect all cables. • Carrying the large size TV ...
Operating Instructions - Page 7

.... • For bracket installation, refer to determine the strength of the wall for your TV and the wall-mounting of your TV should be mounted on a wall. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that your TV or cause a fire. Installed on the Wall-Mount Bracket model. Screw (supplied with the Wall...
Operating Instructions - Page 8

... cover the windows that face the screen with other connecting cables. 8 Consider the following for best picture quality • Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Use spot lighting directed down from a cold area to a warm area, a sudden room temperature change may cause the TV's picture to blur or show...
Operating Instructions - Page 11

... the audio jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of Screen settings on your digital audio equipment that connects to your ...and music files (see page 14). Some devices can use this TV and any HDMI-equipped A/V equipment. Getting Started Item 1 VIDEO ... • Be sure to the composite video and audio output jacks on page 46. VIDEO IN 2/3 VIDEO/L(MONO)AUDIO-R 2 COMPONENT IN 1/2 (1080p/1080i/ ...
Operating Instructions - Page 14

... (kHz) 31.5 37.5 31.5 37.9 46.9 48.4 56.5 60.0 47.4 47.8 60.3 47.7 64.0 67.5 Vertical frequency (Hz) 60 75 70 60 75 60...TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • Your PC must support one of the above PC input signals to display on the television. • For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical...
Operating Instructions - Page 16

... HDMI or component input), skip Auto Program. ~ • If you select Skip, you to set up to run Auto Program. This TV features an electronic program guide. See page 35 on the screen to two days of TV programming. 4. Setting Up the Channel List - Highlight a choice and press to highlight options where applicable. Begin...
Operating Instructions - Page 22

... external equipment selected by FUNCTION buttons. Press repeatedly to turn on and off the TV. Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Incoming PC signal Incoming PC signal 800 × 600 1,...DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w; The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 45 and 46). Full H ...
Operating Instructions - Page 23

Press to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. wj OPTIONS Press to display the list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. Press once to fill the screen with the frozen image. Press again to display a frozen image with Muting.... 42 See page 44 See page 38 See page 38 See page 45 See page 38 See page 46 See page 29 See page 45 See page 45 See page 49 See page 30 See page 43 ...
Operating Instructions - Page 39

... through the channel list or select the TV Guide On Screen icon located at the top of TV features. Viewing Photos View photos and customize slideshows (see page 33). Using TV Settings Product Support Clock/Timers The XMB™ displays the Media Category icons (horizontally) and available features (vertically) within the highlighted icon. buttons (see...
Operating Instructions - Page 41

... be available (for the current signal. Timer can be available until you want the TV to a certain TV channel or other connected equipment as well as Model Name, Serial Number, Software Version and downloadable ratings if available from this screen for your convenience. Sets the time in minutes (Off, 15 min, 30 min...
Operating Instructions - Page 45

... source), select this option you to adjust the volume with the Alternate Audio feature. If frequent screen changes are disabling the TV speakers. When the original source is 16:9. Zoom Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to display the 16:9 picture in stereo. Choose a Wide Mode from the audio tracks, and...
Operating Instructions - Page 46

.... Press B/b to adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment. • Vertical position is available only when Wide Mode is set to anything ... when the channel or input is automatically replaced with PC signal connected to HDMI input. 46 Pitch Adjust uneven sharpness on page 22 for PC timings and HDMI-PC (PC input...
Operating Instructions - Page 56

...a 75-ohm coaxial cable. • Keep the antenna cable away from the screen (page 21). • Set Speakers to TV Speakers in the Sound settings (see page 45). No Audio or Low Audio with...Screen settings (see page 45). 56 is not correct / The picture is correctly connected to Low or High, it is connected using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio, DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (Optical) may cause...
Operating Instructions - Page 57

... area clear from obstacles. • Fluorescent lamps can or cannot be displayed. When HD content channels switch to SD content (commercials), the picture may cause your TV's screen to display less loss of the source content used by the broadcaster. Certain programs on DVD or • This is with the remote control or...
Operating Instructions - Page 58

... Model KDL-40Z4100 KDL-46Z4100 System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69 Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135 Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Speaker...
Operating Instructions - Page 60

T Thumbnail View 32, 34 Timer 41 Treble 44 Troubleshooting 55-57 TV Auto Power On 51 TV Guide On Screen 35 TV POWER button 22 TV Rating 50 U U.S.A. button 21 Volume Offset 44 W WIDE button 22 Wide Mode 45, 46 60 Rating 50 Unrated 49 USB Auto Start 52 V V Center 46 Vertical Size 46 VIDEO IN jack 11 Video/Photo Optimizer 44 View 32 Voice Zoom 44 VOL +/-

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