Sony

BRAVIA

i-Manual

  • Print
  • Font Size
  • Basic Operations
  • Parts Description
  • Watching TV
  • Using Other Devices
  • Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices
  • Useful Functions
  • Using Internet
  • Using Home Network
  • Configuring Various Settings
  • Troubleshooting
  • How to Use Bookmarks
  • Top Page >
  • Troubleshooting >
  • Broadcast Reception Symptoms

Top Page > Troubleshooting > Broadcast Reception Symptoms

Broadcast Reception Symptoms

  • Ghosting or double images appear.
  • Only snow noise or black picture appears on the screen.
  • There is picture or sound noise when viewing a TV channel.
  • Noisy picture.
  • Some channels are blank.
  • You cannot view digital channels.
  • Not all channels are tuned.

Ghosting or double images appear.

  • Check cable or antenna (aerial) connections.
  • Check the antenna (aerial) location and direction.
  • Set [Motionflow] to [Standard] or [Off]. (For [Motionflow] compatible models only.)

Only snow noise or black picture appears on the screen.

  • Check if auto tuning is performed.
  • Check if the antenna (aerial) is broken or bent.
  • Check if the antenna (aerial) has reached the end of its serviceable life (3-5 years for normal use, 1-2 years at a seaside location).

There is picture or sound noise when viewing a TV channel.

  • Perform [Fine Tune]/[AFT] to obtain better picture reception. (Option name differs depending on your region/country.)
  • Set [Audio Filter] to [Off], [Low] or [High] to improve sound for analogue reception. ([Audio Filter] may not be available depending on your region/country.)
  • Set [LNA] to [Off] to improve picture reception. ([LNA] may not be available depending on the situation/region/country.)

Noisy picture.

  • Make sure that the antenna (aerial) is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable.
  • Keep the antenna (aerial) cable away from other connecting cables.
  • To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna (aerial) cable.

Some channels are blank.

  • The channel is for scrambled/subscription service only. Subscribe to a pay TV service.
  • The channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).
  • Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.

You cannot view digital channels.

  • Ask a local installer if digital transmissions are provided in your area.
  • Upgrade to a higher gain antenna (aerial).

Not all channels are tuned.

  • Try to preset channels manually by configuring the settings in [Manual Programme Preset]. (Availability of [Manual Programme Preset] and its options may vary depending on the region/country/situation.)

Top of Page

List of Contents
© 2013 Sony Corporation