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... installation. Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one way. Safety ❑ Operate the TV only on a circuit different from these hooks. If you are not covered by qualified service personnel before operating it further. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for...
... installation. Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one way. Safety ❑ Operate the TV only on a circuit different from these hooks. If you are not covered by qualified service personnel before operating it further. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for...
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... set . any edge of power source indicated on or off when it from the type of the TV cart or stand; Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the installation, use power-line operated sets near water - To ensure reliable operation of the set from battery power, refer to protect it is not being turned on the serial/model plate. Use Power Sources This set . For those sets...
... set . any edge of power source indicated on or off when it from the type of the TV cart or stand; Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the installation, use power-line operated sets near water - To ensure reliable operation of the set from battery power, refer to protect it is not being turned on the serial/model plate. Use Power Sources This set . For those sets...
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... come in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for service. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are specified in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of its useful life, improper disposal could result in the operating instructions. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA and Section...
... come in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for service. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are specified in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of its useful life, improper disposal could result in the operating instructions. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA and Section...
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... Audio Receiver 20 Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors.21 Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors 22 Connecting a Camcorder 23 Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector 24 Connecting i.LINK Compatible Devices.25 Using the CONTROL S Feature 29 Setting Up the DTV Automatically..........30 Using the DTV Features Overview 31 Using the Program Guide 32 Using the Scrolling Index 33 Using Favorite Channels 34 Using Wide Screen Mode 37 Using Twin View 38 Using the Freeze Function 41 Using the i.LINK Control Panel 42 Using the Timer...
... Audio Receiver 20 Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors.21 Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors 22 Connecting a Camcorder 23 Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector 24 Connecting i.LINK Compatible Devices.25 Using the CONTROL S Feature 29 Setting Up the DTV Automatically..........30 Using the DTV Features Overview 31 Using the Program Guide 32 Using the Scrolling Index 33 Using Favorite Channels 34 Using Wide Screen Mode 37 Using Twin View 38 Using the Freeze Function 41 Using the i.LINK Control Panel 42 Using the Timer...
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..., including digital cable set -top box (HD1080i, 720p) connections. ❑ S-VIDEO Inputs: Provides a high-quality video signal from 16 of copyright-protected highdefinition content between programs and commercials. ❑ Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to preview and select from connected equipment. ❑ CineMotion™: Provides optimal picture quality for film-based sources (media originally shot in one picture. i.LINK allows for the secure transfer of your favorite channels. ❑...
..., including digital cable set -top box (HD1080i, 720p) connections. ❑ S-VIDEO Inputs: Provides a high-quality video signal from 16 of copyright-protected highdefinition content between programs and commercials. ❑ Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to preview and select from connected equipment. ❑ CineMotion™: Provides optimal picture quality for film-based sources (media originally shot in one picture. i.LINK allows for the secure transfer of your favorite channels. ❑...
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... 34. There is 5 set ), time, and other information. Introducing the Digital TV (DTV) Button Descriptions The following table describes the buttons on the remote control's outside and inside panels. For details, see page 46. 6 4 ANT Press to change between the VHF/UHF input and the CABLE input. 7 5 WIDE MODE Press repeatedly to display the i.LINK Control Panel. Press again to adjust the volume. qa wd 7 Press to step through the video picture modes...
... 34. There is 5 set ), time, and other information. Introducing the Digital TV (DTV) Button Descriptions The following table describes the buttons on the remote control's outside and inside panels. For details, see page 46. 6 4 ANT Press to change between the VHF/UHF input and the CABLE input. 7 5 WIDE MODE Press repeatedly to display the i.LINK Control Panel. Press again to adjust the volume. qa wd 7 Press to step through the video picture modes...
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...'s video inputs. To scan rapidly through the available highresolution picture modes: Interlaced, Progressive and CineMotion. wf SURF FAVORITE wg JUMP wh wj DRC CINEMOTION wk TIMER Press to display the program guide. For details, see page 47. The DTV alternates between two channels. Press to program the DTV to turn on and off and tune to normal viewing. qj POWER buttons Press to turn on -screen menu or display...
...'s video inputs. To scan rapidly through the available highresolution picture modes: Interlaced, Progressive and CineMotion. wf SURF FAVORITE wg JUMP wh wj DRC CINEMOTION wk TIMER Press to display the program guide. For details, see page 47. The DTV alternates between two channels. Press to program the DTV to turn on and off and tune to normal viewing. qj POWER buttons Press to turn on -screen menu or display...
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... -screen cursor. 5 MENU Press to display the DVD setup menu. 5 qa 6 CODE SET Used for programming the remote control to switch control for each switch position. Welcome.fm5 Page 6 Friday, July 6, 2001 1:48 PM Introducing the Digital TV (DTV) Inside Panel You can program one video source for connected video equipment. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on and off other audio/video equipment you have programmed into the remote control. For instructions, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 62. 7 POWER Press to turn...
... -screen cursor. 5 MENU Press to display the DVD setup menu. 5 qa 6 CODE SET Used for programming the remote control to switch control for each switch position. Welcome.fm5 Page 6 Friday, July 6, 2001 1:48 PM Introducing the Digital TV (DTV) Inside Panel You can program one video source for connected video equipment. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on and off other audio/video equipment you have programmed into the remote control. For instructions, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 62. 7 POWER Press to turn...
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... IN jack. Connect to your audio or video component. For Sony service use only. 11 Allows the DTV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to the audio and video OUT jacks on the front panel of your DVD player's or digital set-top box's component video (Y, PB, PR) and audio (L/R) jacks. Connects to the audio and video IN jacks on your cable source. A 6th video input (VIDEO 2) is determined by the SELECT OUT setting in the Setup menu (see page...
... IN jack. Connect to your audio or video component. For Sony service use only. 11 Allows the DTV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to the audio and video OUT jacks on the front panel of your DVD player's or digital set-top box's component video (Y, PB, PR) and audio (L/R) jacks. Connects to the audio and video IN jacks on your cable source. A 6th video input (VIDEO 2) is determined by the SELECT OUT setting in the Setup menu (see page...
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... not all of them (pay channels vs. Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Connecting a VCR and Cable Box Use this setup you can ❑ Use the DTV remote control to change channels using your cable box when the signal is scrambled. ❑ Use the DTV remote control to change channels using your VCR has an S VIDEO jack, you can substitute an S VIDEO cable for the video line of an A/V cable. regular cable channels), so you need ❑ A small inexpensive device known...
... not all of them (pay channels vs. Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Connecting a VCR and Cable Box Use this setup you can ❑ Use the DTV remote control to change channels using your cable box when the signal is scrambled. ❑ Use the DTV remote control to change channels using your VCR has an S VIDEO jack, you can substitute an S VIDEO cable for the video line of an A/V cable. regular cable channels), so you need ❑ A small inexpensive device known...
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... playing on one is recording on the remote control. ✍ If the VCRs you are connecting have S VIDEO jacks, you will also need audio cables for improved picture quality (compared to the DTV's Audio and Video IN jacks. DTV VCR (playback) VCR (recording) AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) A/V cable A/V cable 3 If necessary, change the video input on your VCR. (For details, see your VCR's instruction guide.) To do tape editing ❑ Set...
... playing on one is recording on the remote control. ✍ If the VCRs you are connecting have S VIDEO jacks, you will also need audio cables for improved picture quality (compared to the DTV's Audio and Video IN jacks. DTV VCR (playback) VCR (recording) AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) A/V cable A/V cable 3 If necessary, change the video input on your VCR. (For details, see your VCR's instruction guide.) To do tape editing ❑ Set...
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.... 2 Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receiver's Audio and Video OUT jacks to the DTV's Audio and Video IN jacks. 3 Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the DTV's CABLE jack. ✍ If the receiver you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack, you will also need audio cables for improved picture quality (compared to a combination audio/video cable). Because S VIDEO cables carry only the video signal, you can use an S VIDEO cable for sound. Coaxial cable DTV AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) Satellite receiver A/V cable Satellite antenna cable...
.... 2 Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receiver's Audio and Video OUT jacks to the DTV's Audio and Video IN jacks. 3 Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the DTV's CABLE jack. ✍ If the receiver you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack, you will also need audio cables for improved picture quality (compared to a combination audio/video cable). Because S VIDEO cables carry only the video signal, you can use an S VIDEO cable for sound. Coaxial cable DTV AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) Satellite receiver A/V cable Satellite antenna cable...
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... Video OUT jacks to the DTV's Audio and Video IN jacks. 6 If necessary, change the video input on your VCR. (For details, see your VCR's instruction guide.) CATV cable Satellite antenna cable Coaxial DTV cable Satellite receiver AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) VCR A/V cable ✍ If the peripherals you are connecting have S VIDEO jacks, you will also need audio cables for improved picture quality (compared to combination audio/video cables). Because S VIDEO cables carry only the video signal, you can use S VIDEO cables for sound...
... Video OUT jacks to the DTV's Audio and Video IN jacks. 6 If necessary, change the video input on your VCR. (For details, see your VCR's instruction guide.) CATV cable Satellite antenna cable Coaxial DTV cable Satellite receiver AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) VCR A/V cable ✍ If the peripherals you are connecting have S VIDEO jacks, you will also need audio cables for improved picture quality (compared to combination audio/video cables). Because S VIDEO cables carry only the video signal, you can use S VIDEO cables for sound...
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... moving through the menu. The Channel Setup menu allows you to edit your system, including selecting closed caption modes, setting the Timer, labeling Video inputs, changing the status of i.LINK devices, selecting the language of the menu you to make Wide 50 Mode adjustments and make adjustments to scroll through the options. 4 See the specific menu page for setting up 58 your 52 Favorite Channels list, run the Auto Program function, and more...
... moving through the menu. The Channel Setup menu allows you to edit your system, including selecting closed caption modes, setting the Timer, labeling Video inputs, changing the status of i.LINK devices, selecting the language of the menu you to make Wide 50 Mode adjustments and make adjustments to scroll through the options. 4 See the specific menu page for setting up 58 your 52 Favorite Channels list, run the Auto Program function, and more...
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... channel. Using the Parental Lock blocks programs with a specific rating, but it again. (The Parental Control menu options appear.) 5 Move the joystick V or v to scroll through the settings. 6 Press to select the desired option. 7 Press EXIT to exit the menu screen. ✍ You need your password for any future access into the Parental Control menu. Menus.fm5 Page 54 Friday, July 6, 2001 1:51 PM Using the DTV Menus Using the Parental Control Menu...
... channel. Using the Parental Lock blocks programs with a specific rating, but it again. (The Parental Control menu options appear.) 5 Move the joystick V or v to scroll through the settings. 6 Press to select the desired option. 7 Press EXIT to exit the menu screen. ✍ You need your password for any future access into the Parental Control menu. Menus.fm5 Page 54 Friday, July 6, 2001 1:51 PM Using the DTV Menus Using the Parental Control Menu...
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... your cable settings. 68 DTV is no signal for the digital channel you want to choose appears in memory (see page 46). Other Information Troubleshooting Problem Possible Remedies No picture (screen not lit), no sound ❏ If your DTV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in the Channel Setup menu to the wall outlet. ❏ Locate the DTV...
... your cable settings. 68 DTV is no signal for the digital channel you want to choose appears in memory (see page 46). Other Information Troubleshooting Problem Possible Remedies No picture (screen not lit), no sound ❏ If your DTV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in the Channel Setup menu to the wall outlet. ❏ Locate the DTV...
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...-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only). 69 screen (See page 58 to control channels, be set to a video source/channel that are using the TV/VIDEO button. Cannot change channels. ❏ If you have additional questions related to get closed captioning, select CC1 instead of your satellite receiver to control channels, be tuned to a video input with the remote control ❏ Be sure you have selected a text option in the Setup menu and no Twin Picture...
...-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only). 69 screen (See page 58 to control channels, be set to a video source/channel that are using the TV/VIDEO button. Cannot change channels. ❏ If you have additional questions related to get closed captioning, select CC1 instead of your satellite receiver to control channels, be tuned to a video input with the remote control ❏ Be sure you have selected a text option in the Setup menu and no Twin Picture...
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... 47 Digital Signal Strength 53 digital TV FAQs 7 DISPLAY button 4 DRC CINEMOTION button 5 DVD MENU button 6 DVD player using with component video connectors, connecting 21 DVD TITLE button 6 E ENTER button 5 EXIT button 5 F Factory Reset, setting 60 Fast-forward button 6 Favorite Channel clearing 36 editing 52 71 brightness, adjusting 46 C cable box, connecting with VCR 15 connecting 12 with VCR, connecting 14 cable box, using with TV remote control 65 with A/V connectors, connecting 22 with TV remote control 66 CABLE jack, described 11 camcorder, connecting 23 Caption Vision, setting 58...
... 47 Digital Signal Strength 53 digital TV FAQs 7 DISPLAY button 4 DRC CINEMOTION button 5 DVD MENU button 6 DVD player using with component video connectors, connecting 21 DVD TITLE button 6 E ENTER button 5 EXIT button 5 F Factory Reset, setting 60 Fast-forward button 6 Favorite Channel clearing 36 editing 52 71 brightness, adjusting 46 C cable box, connecting with VCR 15 connecting 12 with VCR, connecting 14 cable box, using with TV remote control 65 with A/V connectors, connecting 22 with TV remote control 66 CABLE jack, described 11 camcorder, connecting 23 Caption Vision, setting 58...
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...off, turning off the DTV 5, 10 on, turning on the DTV 5, 10 Optical IN-equipped devices, connecting 24 OPTICAL OUTPUT (Dolby Digital/PCM) jack, described 11 P Parental Control menu 45, 54 parental control, described 2 Parental Lock, setting 55 password, changing 55 Pause button 6 PIC MODE button 4 picture contrast, adjusting 46 picture definition, setting 47 Picture Mode, setting 46 Play button 6 POWER button 5, 6, 10 power cord, removing from holder 9 powering on/off, the DTV 5, 10 presetting channels 52 Pro, Picture Mode setting 46 problems, troubleshooting 68-69 Program Guide, see Guide 72
...off, turning off the DTV 5, 10 on, turning on the DTV 5, 10 Optical IN-equipped devices, connecting 24 OPTICAL OUTPUT (Dolby Digital/PCM) jack, described 11 P Parental Control menu 45, 54 parental control, described 2 Parental Lock, setting 55 password, changing 55 Pause button 6 PIC MODE button 4 picture contrast, adjusting 46 picture definition, setting 47 Picture Mode, setting 46 Play button 6 POWER button 5, 6, 10 power cord, removing from holder 9 powering on/off, the DTV 5, 10 presetting channels 52 Pro, Picture Mode setting 46 problems, troubleshooting 68-69 Program Guide, see Guide 72
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.../CABLE button 5 satellite receiver connecting, with VCR 19 using with TV remote control 66 Screen Mode menu 45, 50 Scrolling Index, using 33 SELECT button 10 SELECT OUT jacks, described 11 Select Out, setting 58 setting up 30 Setup menu 45, 58 sharpness, adjusting 47 Show setting, in i.LINK Setup 59 signal, displaying strength 53 Simulated, Effect 48 SLEEP button 4 Speaker setting 49 speakers turning on/off 49 using external speakers 49 specifications 70 Standard, Picture Mode setting 46 STANDBY/i.LINK STANDBY 10 Steady Sound, described 2 Steady Sound, setting...
.../CABLE button 5 satellite receiver connecting, with VCR 19 using with TV remote control 66 Screen Mode menu 45, 50 Scrolling Index, using 33 SELECT button 10 SELECT OUT jacks, described 11 Select Out, setting 58 setting up 30 Setup menu 45, 58 sharpness, adjusting 47 Show setting, in i.LINK Setup 59 signal, displaying strength 53 Simulated, Effect 48 SLEEP button 4 Speaker setting 49 speakers turning on/off 49 using external speakers 49 specifications 70 Standard, Picture Mode setting 46 STANDBY/i.LINK STANDBY 10 Steady Sound, described 2 Steady Sound, setting...
