Count the number of times the led flashes.
If it does 6 flashes between pauses the write it off.

Good Luck,
Bill Jr


"LASERandDVDfan" wrote in message
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The unit turns on and then goes into StandBy Mode.

SONY PFM-42B1

Any ideas on what might be causing this and if this is a major costly
repair
or not.


Is the set still under warranty? - Reinhart