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...any kind into the TV through , do not subject the TV to protect it . Do not place any kind on the TV. Have it may drop and serious injury may gather dust and get wet. MOISTURE Moisture and flammable objects s Do not use power-line operated sets near a swimming pool..., etc. for necessary ventilation. Never spill liquid of the TV, and to shocks or vibration, or excessive force. s To prevent fire, keep flammable objects or open flame...
...any kind into the TV through , do not subject the TV to protect it . Do not place any kind on the TV. Have it may drop and serious injury may gather dust and get wet. MOISTURE Moisture and flammable objects s Do not use power-line operated sets near a swimming pool..., etc. for necessary ventilation. Never spill liquid of the TV, and to shocks or vibration, or excessive force. s To prevent fire, keep flammable objects or open flame...
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...21 Programming the Remote Control 25 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 27 TV Controls...30 Using the Menus Overview of TM 11 Connecting the TV ...11 Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System 11 Cable Box/Digital Cable ...TV ...18 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over 18 Bundling the Connecting Cables 18 When Installing on a Wall 19 Setting Up the Channel List - Contents Getting Started Welcome to the World of MENU ...31 Picture Settings...33 Sound Settings...35 Screen Settings ...37 Channel Settings...39 Parental Lock Settings 40 Setup Settings ...43 PC Settings...
...21 Programming the Remote Control 25 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 27 TV Controls...30 Using the Menus Overview of TM 11 Connecting the TV ...11 Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System 11 Cable Box/Digital Cable ...TV ...18 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over 18 Bundling the Connecting Cables 18 When Installing on a Wall 19 Setting Up the Channel List - Contents Getting Started Welcome to the World of MENU ...31 Picture Settings...33 Sound Settings...35 Screen Settings ...37 Channel Settings...39 Parental Lock Settings 40 Setup Settings ...43 PC Settings...
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...between VHF/UHF and cable. The indicator will light up . 12 Cable Box/Digital Cable Box z To change channels using the cable box, set your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on the cable box channel output. Getting Started Cable Box/Digital Cable Box and Antenna z To change channels using... the cable box, set your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on the cable box channel output. Use this hookup if ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as...
...between VHF/UHF and cable. The indicator will light up . 12 Cable Box/Digital Cable Box z To change channels using the cable box, set your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on the cable box channel output. Getting Started Cable Box/Digital Cable Box and Antenna z To change channels using... the cable box, set your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on the cable box channel output. Use this hookup if ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as...
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... cable Splitter CATV cable Coaxial cable ✍ If your cable box. 15 Getting Started Getting Started VCR and Cable Box/ Digital Cable Box Rear of TV S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 4 VIDEO IN Y PB PR L AUDIO R 5 6 HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) RGB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) ...cable VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) VCR z To change channels using the cable box, set your TV to work with your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. ✍ If you are connecting ...
... cable Splitter CATV cable Coaxial cable ✍ If your cable box. 15 Getting Started Getting Started VCR and Cable Box/ Digital Cable Box Rear of TV S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 4 VIDEO IN Y PB PR L AUDIO R 5 6 HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) RGB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) ...cable VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) VCR z To change channels using the cable box, set your TV to work with your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. ✍ If you are connecting ...
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...with HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between ...this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as video game equipment. ✍ If you have...video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other video equipment such as a set-top box, Blu-ray DiscTM Player, DVD player, and A/V receiver.
...with HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between ...this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as video game equipment. ✍ If you have...video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other video equipment such as a set-top box, Blu-ray DiscTM Player, DVD player, and A/V receiver.
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...the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. ✍ If the picture is necessary to the left side of the PC Settings as a VCR VIDEO/L(MONO)- For details, see page 11. ✍ VHF/UHF input receives over-the-air broadcast signal frequencies and CABLE .... ✍ Component video (YPBPR) connection is only available for the signals that this TV displays all format types of picture in conjunction with the VHF/UHF input jack, lets you set up your TV to the TV's HDMI input. qd CABLE Connects to a personal computer's video output connector using HD15-...
...the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. ✍ If the picture is necessary to the left side of the PC Settings as a VCR VIDEO/L(MONO)- For details, see page 11. ✍ VHF/UHF input receives over-the-air broadcast signal frequencies and CABLE .... ✍ Component video (YPBPR) connection is only available for the signals that this TV displays all format types of picture in conjunction with the VHF/UHF input jack, lets you set up your TV to the TV's HDMI input. qd CABLE Connects to a personal computer's video output connector using HD15-...
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...create a list of receivable channels from both VHF/UHF antenna and cable TV channels if both sources are connected. If you choose to set up the channels at a later time, select the Auto Program option in the Channel settings to scan available channels (see page 39). ✍ If you ...Initial Setup screen will automatically create a list of available analog and digital channels. Then press . Getting Started Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup After you finish connecting the TV, you can run the Initial Setup to turn on -screen display language. The Initial Setup screen appears when ...
...create a list of receivable channels from both VHF/UHF antenna and cable TV channels if both sources are connected. If you choose to set up the channels at a later time, select the Auto Program option in the Channel settings to scan available channels (see page 39). ✍ If you ...Initial Setup screen will automatically create a list of available analog and digital channels. Then press . Getting Started Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup After you finish connecting the TV, you can run the Initial Setup to turn on -screen display language. The Initial Setup screen appears when ...
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... compartment. , (Continued) 21 Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the TV. ✍ Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E on setting up momentarily when pressed to show which external equipment the remote control is set to operate the external equipment, these FUNCTION buttons to operate the corresponding...
... compartment. , (Continued) 21 Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the TV. ✍ Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E on setting up momentarily when pressed to show which external equipment the remote control is set to operate the external equipment, these FUNCTION buttons to operate the corresponding...
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...display the guide when you are watching analog or digital channels. Basic Operations Button 0 GUIDE qa RETURN Description Press to customize the program settings on the currently tuned channel. Information banner Channel list Program options Make Way for instance, the audio may contain a different language). The... you to select from the alternate audio stream, when the broadcaster provides an alternate audio stream (for Ducks! 1:26 Remaining TV-G V S L D Alt. As a result, it may have alternate streams. This option allows you to the previous screen when displaying MENU items ...
...display the guide when you are watching analog or digital channels. Basic Operations Button 0 GUIDE qa RETURN Description Press to customize the program settings on the currently tuned channel. Information banner Channel list Program options Make Way for instance, the audio may contain a different language). The... you to select from the alternate audio stream, when the broadcaster provides an alternate audio stream (for Ducks! 1:26 Remaining TV-G V S L D Alt. As a result, it may have alternate streams. This option allows you to the previous screen when displaying MENU items ...
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TV POWER wa FREEZE Description When FUNCTION is set to Off, Audio Out is switched on and off the external equipment selected from the FUNCTION buttons 3. REPLAY: Press to play a program at a normal speed. m (fast reverse): Press to replay the current program for Sony DVD recorders with the DVD recorder. Only for a set...details, see "Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on and off the TV. Press again or press VOL + to restore the sound. ✍ The MUTING function is not available when Speaker is set to display a frozen image of the DVD disc. Press to turn on page...
TV POWER wa FREEZE Description When FUNCTION is set to Off, Audio Out is switched on and off the external equipment selected from the FUNCTION buttons 3. REPLAY: Press to play a program at a normal speed. m (fast reverse): Press to replay the current program for Sony DVD recorders with the DVD recorder. Only for a set...details, see "Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on and off the TV. Press again or press VOL + to restore the sound. ✍ The MUTING function is not available when Speaker is set to display a frozen image of the DVD disc. Press to turn on page...
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... page 27. See page 37. Press to display the current channel number, channel label, program-related information (if available), time, Wide Mode settings and remaining sleep time (when Sleep is associated with your current input: Picture Mode, Sound Mode, Wide Mode, Add to turn it off ...automatically in the Screen settings. For details, see "Using Other Equipment with TV functions and settings. wl F1/F2 Press once to display the MENU with Your Remote Control" on -screen cursor. Press to ...
... page 27. See page 37. Press to display the current channel number, channel label, program-related information (if available), time, Wide Mode settings and remaining sleep time (when Sleep is associated with your current input: Picture Mode, Sound Mode, Wide Mode, Add to turn it off ...automatically in the Screen settings. For details, see "Using Other Equipment with TV functions and settings. wl F1/F2 Press once to display the MENU with Your Remote Control" on -screen cursor. Press to ...
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...regardless of your connected equipment using the --9 buttons while the FUNCTION button is input, the remote control automatically goes back to the previous setting. ✍ In some cases, you have a DVD/VCR combo that you want to program on and off by using the remote control... the code works Aim your TV's remote control to operate Sony brand video equipment. Sony Equipment BD/DVD DVR/VCR SAT/CABLE Programmable Code Number 101 (Sony Blu-ray Disc Player) 901 (Sony Dream System) 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) Follow the steps below to program your TV's remote control at the equipment...
...regardless of your connected equipment using the --9 buttons while the FUNCTION button is input, the remote control automatically goes back to the previous setting. ✍ In some cases, you have a DVD/VCR combo that you want to program on and off by using the remote control... the code works Aim your TV's remote control to operate Sony brand video equipment. Sony Equipment BD/DVD DVR/VCR SAT/CABLE Programmable Code Number 101 (Sony Blu-ray Disc Player) 901 (Sony Dream System) 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) Follow the steps below to program your TV's remote control at the equipment...
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... IR signals from the remote control. If the LED blinks in orange when the timer is set , this may be affected. If you set a certain input to Skip in green when the TV is turned off the TV. 2 Press to turn on page 31). 6 PIC OFF/TIMER Lights up /down either CHANNEL +/-...Outputs the audio signal. ✍ The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as a reference when operating the TV. 30 For details, see contacting Sony information on page 2). 8 POWER LED Lights up in red continuously, this LED will not appear. Basic Operations...
... IR signals from the remote control. If the LED blinks in orange when the timer is set , this may be affected. If you set a certain input to Skip in green when the TV is turned off the TV. 2 Press to turn on page 31). 6 PIC OFF/TIMER Lights up /down either CHANNEL +/-...Outputs the audio signal. ✍ The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as a reference when operating the TV. 30 For details, see contacting Sony information on page 2). 8 POWER LED Lights up in red continuously, this LED will not appear. Basic Operations...
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...the currently active input (External Inputs, Cable, and Antenna only). ✍ When the TV is displaying the input 2, 3 1 from basic TV functions: External Inputs, Favorites, Cable, Antenna and Settings. For more information about PC settings, see page 46. The MENU control panel appears. 2 Press V/v to highlight the ... external input and press . Press MENU to exit. ✍ A dot appears next to your TV. You can select from a connected PC, the menu only shows PC settings. It enables you select the external inputs connected to the icon of tasks intuitively with a control ...
...the currently active input (External Inputs, Cable, and Antenna only). ✍ When the TV is displaying the input 2, 3 1 from basic TV functions: External Inputs, Favorites, Cable, Antenna and Settings. For more information about PC settings, see page 46. The MENU control panel appears. 2 Press V/v to highlight the ... external input and press . Press MENU to exit. ✍ A dot appears next to your TV. You can select from a connected PC, the menu only shows PC settings. It enables you select the external inputs connected to the icon of tasks intuitively with a control ...
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... banner, select Settings and set the Info Banner option to On in the Setup settings (see page 43). To exit Settings, press MENU. ✍ The options you enter the settings menu. For more information, see page 43). Pressing MENU shows PC settings when the TV is displaying the... input from the MENU control panel and press . The Antenna feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the antenna input. Navigating Through Settings 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . 3 Highlight an item...
... banner, select Settings and set the Info Banner option to On in the Setup settings (see page 43). To exit Settings, press MENU. ✍ The options you enter the settings menu. For more information, see page 43). Pressing MENU shows PC settings when the TV is displaying the... input from the MENU control panel and press . The Antenna feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the antenna input. Navigating Through Settings 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . 3 Highlight an item...
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...and Off. ✍ Auto is not available when you to store your preferred settings. ✍ You can set to 1080i format. Mode 2 is set up -converted to Custom. Vivid 5 Max 50 55 0 Cool 40 Using the Menus Option Picture Mode Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp. ...when Picture Mode is especially effective when original standard-definition signals have been up a Picture Mode (Vivid, Standard, Custom) independently for the TV input and for each video input (Video 1 to give the white colors a reddish tint. Cool Select to increase or decrease picture contrast...
...and Off. ✍ Auto is not available when you to store your preferred settings. ✍ You can set to 1080i format. Mode 2 is set up -converted to Custom. Vivid 5 Max 50 55 0 Cool 40 Using the Menus Option Picture Mode Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp. ...when Picture Mode is especially effective when original standard-definition signals have been up a Picture Mode (Vivid, Standard, Custom) independently for the TV input and for each video input (Video 1 to give the white colors a reddish tint. Cool Select to increase or decrease picture contrast...
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... select the range of the marker (z). As you move the z higher along the Clarity axis, the picture becomes smoother. 3 To save the setting, press . ✍ DRC Palette is available when you are using the Freeze feature. Advanced C.E. It is not available when Game Mode is ...(Advanced Contrast especially effective for White Balance). Custom Allows you can create a Custom setting for your cable input's picture, and create another for your DVD player's picture. 1 Press the arrow buttons to the default values (except...
... select the range of the marker (z). As you move the z higher along the Clarity axis, the picture becomes smoother. 3 To save the setting, press . ✍ DRC Palette is available when you are using the Freeze feature. Advanced C.E. It is not available when Game Mode is ...(Advanced Contrast especially effective for White Balance). Custom Allows you can create a Custom setting for your cable input's picture, and create another for your DVD player's picture. 1 Press the arrow buttons to the default values (except...
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...received. Adjust the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts. ✍ MTS is set up a Sound Mode (Dynamic, Standard, Custom) independently for the TV input and for analog programs. (Continued) 35 TruSurround...switch to give sound more impact by compensating for spoken dialog. Your Sound Mode settings are automatically saved upon selection. Select to second audio programs when a signal is present, the TV remains in speakers. Sound Mode Reset Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound Volume Offset ...
...received. Adjust the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts. ✍ MTS is set up a Sound Mode (Dynamic, Standard, Custom) independently for the TV input and for analog programs. (Continued) 35 TruSurround...switch to give sound more impact by compensating for spoken dialog. Your Sound Mode settings are automatically saved upon selection. Select to second audio programs when a signal is present, the TV remains in speakers. Sound Mode Reset Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound Volume Offset ...
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Use your audio receiver's remote control to adjust the volume (and other audio settings) through your audio system can be broadcast in a different language in the alternate audio streams. ✍ The Alternate Audio option is not available if the ... value) to make adjustments to audio and video synchronization when you have external equipment connected to DIGITAL OUT of the TV. Off Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through your connected external equipment. 36 Using the Menus Option Alternate Audio Digital channels only Speaker Audio...
Use your audio receiver's remote control to adjust the volume (and other audio settings) through your audio system can be broadcast in a different language in the alternate audio streams. ✍ The Alternate Audio option is not available if the ... value) to make adjustments to audio and video synchronization when you have external equipment connected to DIGITAL OUT of the TV. Off Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through your connected external equipment. 36 Using the Menus Option Alternate Audio Digital channels only Speaker Audio...
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... picture may be compressed horizontally. If frequent screen changes are automatically saved upon selection. Using the Menus Screen Settings Using the Menus Antenna Screen Wide Mode Auto Wide 4:3 Default Display Area Horizontal Center Vertical Center Vertical Size To display the ...Screen settings, see "Navigating Through Settings" Exit: MENU (see page 24. ✍ You can set up a Wide Mode (Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom) independently for the TV input and for the current program. Full Select to enlarge the...
... picture may be compressed horizontally. If frequent screen changes are automatically saved upon selection. Using the Menus Screen Settings Using the Menus Antenna Screen Wide Mode Auto Wide 4:3 Default Display Area Horizontal Center Vertical Center Vertical Size To display the ...Screen settings, see "Navigating Through Settings" Exit: MENU (see page 24. ✍ You can set up a Wide Mode (Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom) independently for the TV input and for the current program. Full Select to enlarge the...