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Default Sony KDF-42WE655 DLP dumps autoprogram


I have a Sony KDF-42WE655 DLP set that recently stopped storing
channels. For the past 5 or so months our channel line up has
consisted of about 30 channels (we get basic cable) and about 100
channels of "no signal", black screens etc. I decided to run the auto
program option in the menu in hopes that some of these erroneous
channels would disappear. After the auto program completed, our
channel line up was great. It appears that after the set has been off
for a few minutes and turned back on I am greeted with a "no signal"
screen with no channels. In some cases the tv will not change
channels; ie when channel +/- is entered the last digit on the screen
will flicker but will go back to its original position. Interestingly
enough, when the set is turned off and immediately turned back on all
channels remain. It seems anything longer than 1 minute and the
channels dump.

What makes this equally interesting is that I have the same set in my
basement (55" version) that still has the entire channel line up. I
have not run the auto program on this in fear of the same thing
happening. Our 42" "works" but we have to run the 50 minute auto
program every time we watch to watch tv now. Any thoughts on what
might be causing this would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Lenny