[natickdan]

Have you tried contacting Sony to see if they will repair the TV as it had been recalled? About 5 years ago I purchased a new KDL series and fortunately I also purchased the Sony extended warranty. I had several problems and Sony fixed them, but then the set would not turn on. I did research and learned that Sony continued manufacturing these TVs knowing there was a defective design. I pushed Sony because I had several months left on my warranty and ultimately settled with them for about $1500. Sony lost a lot of faithful customers once there shoddy manufacturing was uncovered. I took the money and purchased a Toshiba LED TV. I'm done buying Sony products. Good luck!