It would be cheaper running 110V with 220V heater But possibly wont work if you intend to use the max power If the wattage = constant Current is much higher on lower voltage compared to higher voltage supply , to produce the same amount of power ( watts ).

Make sure your set -top box is connected and " ON ", or the Source ( like a DVD player ) are connected accordingly to the TV audio and video input and it is  " ON  "  likewise. Have your TV unplugged for a while ( like 30 minutes to one hour ) and put it back to … Read more

Additional info, 5 blinks could be a fault on the Vertical Circuits, have a check on it ( Voltages at the supply pins )

They are just possibilities , or a guide, a clue the true causes can be diagnosed with the aid of service manual , actual visual and voltage measurement inside the unit, if you feel and you're  qualified for troubleshooting and repair have one or let the professionals do it for you.

Count the number of LED blinks, it states the possible location of the symptoms you are having.

Here is a link where you can have the schematics and service manual servicemanuals.vstore.ca

Blinks 6 times means   Low B error Possible causes can be  No  "DD 6V " output (G1 board)

If it really needs replacement have the professionals do it for you, it needs alignment , and you will be taking out the anode cap from the old CRT to the new one. If you can see arcking inside the CRT tube then most probably it needs replacement, it could be bluest white in color, … Read more

First try the convergence on the remote, if it is not an option look for FL231 fuse near the flyback transformer. And don't  adjust anything using your screwdriver, it can be done through remote control once you found the     fuse

Two problems 1) wavy picture  =  bad regulator circuits 2) blurred double picture  =   Convergence circuits failure

More on Convergence circuits failure.

Could be from a bad Optical Block Assembly

First check if sound is available while having no picture or raster , if there is sound then check for CRT heaters, if it lit , check video drive and Screen voltage if it don't check it from the flyback secondary terminals it supplies the voltage necessary for the heater to operate. If it does … Read more

Try adjusting the Screen control a little bit clockwise , not much that it would turn your unit off if mis-adjusted

Here is a link in case you need to replace the lamp www.docs.sony.com it will guide you where is the lamp

Sony TV have service manual on line, you need to have one to repair the unit you are having some have a fee but some are also free. These manual will guide you , troubleshooting the unit in component level., might as well have a copy of it and send it to your Sony Technician … Read more

Sometimes it happens, but what actually is the problem you are having, can you elaborate it a little bit and the things  you have done to remedy the problem, might as well the model and chassis the  unit you are having. Have a service manual if you wish to do it yourself and it will guide you … Read more

If it can't be aligned  using the remote, you need to trace  Convergence Circuits it can be from the resistors to the Convergence IC itself And don't  sacrifice yourself buying cheap parts if you wish to do it yourself, you will also need to replace the heatsink compound after replacing the Convergence IC.

It means  Cooling Fan Stopped, you might need to check and clean it if necessary.

First you may need to count the number of blinks your Sony TV is having, update on these , include the model and chassis and let us know