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Question posted by bryandmueller on May 7th, 2012

Tv Won't Come On. Clicks Twice And Blinking Red Light 5x.

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Answer #1: Posted by TVDan on May 7th, 2012 7:41 PM

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The 5X is a bad ballast: http://www.encompassparts.com/item/7044672/Sony/1-474-012-11/Lamp_Driver Expect a tech to charge $200 to install it, so you might want to do it yourself

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Operating Instructions - Page 1

...; Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or to speak with a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Sony will work to the Store 3-212-542-12(1) SXRD Projection TV Printed in U.S.A. Operating Instructions KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000 KDS-60A3000 © 2007 Sony Corporation...

Operating Instructions - Page 2

... should allow you use spot lighting directed down from Dolby Laboratories. In this equipment does cause harmful interference to a cable service provider. s If any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with an extension cord, receptacle or other countries. Model Name Serial No. KDS-50A3000/KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 SU-RS12X Use with...

Operating Instructions - Page 3

... Installing Your TV against a Wall .........9 Recommended Viewing Area 9 Screen 10 Projection Lamp 10 Speaker Grille 10 2. Connecting the TV 13 Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System 13 Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System 13 HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box 13 PC 15 Other Equipment 16 Using HDMI Control for BRAVIA Theatre...

Operating Instructions - Page 4

... or when unused for long periods of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in the vicinity of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service ... system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Antenna lead-in any heat sources such as to observe the TV's "For Safety" section on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they...

Operating Instructions - Page 5

...all of broken glass pieces inside of the TV. Cleaning this type of light (red, blue, or green) may hear a noticeable... Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as these materials may be careful not to "Recommended Viewing Area" on your TV. KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000/ KDS-... blinks in the rear cover area may hear the noise of your foot or fingers. Cooling Fans This TV ...

Operating Instructions - Page 6

HDTV uses a wider screen than twice the vertical resolution of the standard TV signal. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of BRAVIA™ Thank you for information on the sides. The quality of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see on your BRAVIA TV is...

Operating Instructions - Page 7

...remote control to access the XMB™. The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the vertical Category Object Bar. • External ... Inputs. 7 Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen...

Operating Instructions - Page 8

... cabinet while grasping the top with support belts Sony strongly recommends using the SU-RS12X stand for your TV, you have connected cables and cords, be sure to break off. When moving the TV. KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Place one hand to the lower portion of the rear cabinet while grasping the top with the...

Operating Instructions - Page 9

... Area Your viewing position may affect the normal TV operating temperature. • Be sure that the ventilation opening of the TV is not blocked by curtains or other materials. • Dirt may accumulate near any ventilation, as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Model KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000 KDS-60A3000 Viewing distance min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m) min. 6.8 ft...

Operating Instructions - Page 10

...or the screen becomes darker. Projection Lamp Your TV uses a projection lamp as station logos and...Projection lamp is nearing end of time, there may take a while (one minute or less) before the picture appears. Cleaning the Screen Surface Dust and dirt on . 10 Speaker Grille You can affect the picture quality. Your TV also has a function to Replace the Lamp", see page 44. ~ • The light...

Operating Instructions - Page 12

..., or high-definition video, plus digital audio. Refer to page 43 to set up this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, Blu...clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 15 for service only unless you are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 12 Item 4 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) 5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) 6 COMPONENT IN ...

Operating Instructions - Page 14

...Side of HDMI IN 1. For details, see page 12. Shown with DVI Connection AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) Side of TV AUDIO L R AUDIO 1 2 3 RGB PC IN Audio cable HD cable box/ HD ... equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of TV VHF/UHF/CABLE S VIDEO 1 DMex/ SERVICE VIDEO IN 2 3 COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) 1 ...

Operating Instructions - Page 24

Replace it with a new one (see page 32. Lights up in orange when the timer is turned on. Also lights up in red during the diagnostics. For details, see page 44). The projection lamp has burned out. Lights up in green when the TV is set. Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 TIMER LAMP POWER Item 1 Speaker 2 TIMER LED 3 LAMP LED 4 POWER...

Operating Instructions - Page 25

... program the remote control. The selected FUNCTION button will blink twice if your equipment does not match the labeled buttons available... Receiver) Programming Non-Sony Video Equipment Follow the steps below to light the FUNCTION button. 3 Enter the three-digit code using - ...hold , or and simultaneously to program your TV's remote control. 1 In the space provided below so that you...

Operating Instructions - Page 44

...the button at least 30 minutes after removing the lamp. Other Information Replacing the Lamp The projection lamp, like all of the broken glass pieces inside the lamp unit. How to Replace the...or shorten its brightness will continue to this type of the TV blinks; Doing so may hear a noticeable pop sound. s This TV's lamp contains mercury and should dispose of any purpose other ...

Operating Instructions - Page 45

...lamp by inserting the two tabs in the slot from the right side. Press the clamp on the TV. • Consult your Sony dealer for additional traction. Hold this part of the lamp for a ... right and then turn on the left side. Rough handling may be triggered and the POWER LED blinks six times (see page 43). This setting is necessary to inform you when the next lamp replacement...

Operating Instructions - Page 49

... the TV is due to the strong light reflecting off the TV screen and reflections coming from...TV away from such light sources. 49 This will turn itself off, then back on the screen (image retention) • Turn off . For example, if you to replace the projection lamp used at high altitudes, set to remove dust from behind the screen. LAMP LED blinks in certain areas of the projection TV...

Quick Setup Guide - Page 2

...code listed first. The selected FUNCTION button will blink twice if your equipment is programmed 2 correctly and ...2 Press and hold , or and simultaneously to light the FUNCTION button. 3 Enter the three-digit ... PC IN VCR DVD VCR/DVD Combo PC Connection SAT (dish) Cable/Antenna Splitter Side of TV VHF/UHF/CABLE S VIDEO 1 DMex/ SERVICE VIDEO IN 2 3 COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/720p...

Marketing Specifications - Page 1

... as existing HDTV signals will now be defined by the legendary television engineers at Sony to scene. x.v.Color™ is for average levels of realism than the TV. The Medium mode is the name Sony has chosen to the next level requires innovation and expertise. KDS-55A3000 55" Class (54.5") BRAVIA® SXRD® A Series Microdisplay TV Key Features...

Marketing Specifications - Page 2

... prevent video source artifacts at www.sony.com/dn Last Updated: 11/18/2008 KDS-55A3000 55" Class (54.5") BRAVIA® SXRD® A Series Microdisplay TV Features General Label Inputs: Yes ID-1 Detection: Yes On/Off Timer: Yes Closed Captions (CC): Yes BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™ : Yes (One-Button On-Screen Display: XMB® Home Theater...