"papo" wrote in message
...

The SONY WebSite Knowledge base has the blackout problem documented with
Turn Off, Unplug for 30 second solution before servicing is recommended.
So
obviously I am not the first owner of this TV model with what seems to be
a
"flaw" in the TV video control system, but then again, I am a TV repair
guy

Oops: ".... I am *not* a TV repair guy."