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...TV on the LCD panel. INSTALLATION The TV should not be exposed to rain or direct sunlight in order to shocks or vibration, or excessive force. The TV may cause a medical equipment malfunction. Magnetic influence s This TV... and TV sets. s Secure the TV to climb on a boat may cause the TV to fall down . CARRYING THE TV Carry the TV in the specified manner To avoid dropping the TV and... place this TV outdoors. s Do not install the TV face up or down, upside down or on furniture that generates a magnetic field. s Do not install the TV where insects may cause picture distortion and...
...TV on the LCD panel. INSTALLATION The TV should not be exposed to rain or direct sunlight in order to shocks or vibration, or excessive force. The TV may cause a medical equipment malfunction. Magnetic influence s This TV... and TV sets. s Secure the TV to climb on a boat may cause the TV to fall down . CARRYING THE TV Carry the TV in the specified manner To avoid dropping the TV and... place this TV outdoors. s Do not install the TV face up or down, upside down or on furniture that generates a magnetic field. s Do not install the TV where insects may cause picture distortion and...
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... technology and to achieve a high level of performance and picture quality, this TV's backlight setting is set to maximize the brightness of the TV cracks, do not expose the LCD screen to qualified service personnel. As with any TV servicing or repair, ask the service technician to perform routine... safety checks as specified by Sony and to certify that adequate...
... technology and to achieve a high level of performance and picture quality, this TV's backlight setting is set to maximize the brightness of the TV cracks, do not expose the LCD screen to qualified service personnel. As with any TV servicing or repair, ask the service technician to perform routine... safety checks as specified by Sony and to certify that adequate...
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... 15 Securing the TV...17 Preventing the TV from Toppling 17 Use a Sony TV Stand 17 Recommended Measures to Secure the TV 17 Bundling the Connecting Cables 19 Setting Up the Channel List - Contents Getting Started Welcome to the World of MENU ...25 Using the Picture Settings 25 Using the Sound Settings 26 Using the Screen Settings 27 Using the...
... 15 Securing the TV...17 Preventing the TV from Toppling 17 Use a Sony TV Stand 17 Recommended Measures to Secure the TV 17 Bundling the Connecting Cables 19 Setting Up the Channel List - Contents Getting Started Welcome to the World of MENU ...25 Using the Picture Settings 25 Using the Sound Settings 26 Using the Screen Settings 27 Using the...
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... the cable box channel output. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can also connect a variety of TV CABLE/ANTENNA input IN OUT jack jack Also, set your TV to display the picture in the correct aspect ratio (see page 29). 12 Auto Program will fix the channel automatically. ...Getting Started Connecting the TV To display clear crisp pictures, you use a 300-ohm twin lead cable, keep it as far away from the TV as possible. For multiple equipment connections, please refer to On in the Cable settings in Channel settings, select Cable On or Cable...
... the cable box channel output. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can also connect a variety of TV CABLE/ANTENNA input IN OUT jack jack Also, set your TV to display the picture in the correct aspect ratio (see page 29). 12 Auto Program will fix the channel automatically. ...Getting Started Connecting the TV To display clear crisp pictures, you use a 300-ohm twin lead cable, keep it as far away from the TV as possible. For multiple equipment connections, please refer to On in the Cable settings in Channel settings, select Cable On or Cable...
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...necessary to a personal computer's video output connector using HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB, not supplied). Note that this TV displays all picture format types in a resolution of the TV. 6 COMPONENT Connect to your A/V equipment such as a VCR or other video equipment. For some Apple Macintosh computers... set-top box's component video (YPBPR) and audio IN 1/2 (1080i/ (L/R) jacks. You can be connected to other video equipment that can use an adapter (not supplied). Can also be displayed. If this TV displays all picture format types in a resolution of the PC Settings on...
...necessary to a personal computer's video output connector using HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB, not supplied). Note that this TV displays all picture format types in a resolution of the TV. 6 COMPONENT Connect to your A/V equipment such as a VCR or other video equipment. For some Apple Macintosh computers... set-top box's component video (YPBPR) and audio IN 1/2 (1080i/ (L/R) jacks. You can be connected to other video equipment that can use an adapter (not supplied). Can also be displayed. If this TV displays all picture format types in a resolution of the PC Settings on...
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.... Please wait. Cancel found antenna channels, the Auto Program process will be able to antenna then start Auto Program. To display the Picture in the Channel settings (see page 29). Allow 50+ minutes for completion. Start auto program now? OK Cancel Program to highlight the desired language. 3 ... If you will finish. If you can do it later by selecting the Auto Program option in your TV, you already connected cable or antenna, then select OK to set up available channels. Allow 50+ minutes for completion. appear, make sure you need to use air signals...
.... Please wait. Cancel found antenna channels, the Auto Program process will be able to antenna then start Auto Program. To display the Picture in the Channel settings (see page 29). Allow 50+ minutes for completion. Start auto program now? OK Cancel Program to highlight the desired language. 3 ... If you will finish. If you can do it later by selecting the Auto Program option in your TV, you already connected cable or antenna, then select OK to set up available channels. Allow 50+ minutes for completion. appear, make sure you need to use air signals...
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... To change or customize CC Display, see "Using the Picture Settings" on before shutting off. Press to restore the sound. Press again or press VOL + to adjust the volume. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30,... up to select digital channels. Press to display the MENU with 0-9 and ENT buttons to 8 channels and/or external inputs in the Picture settings. Use with TV functions and settings. For example, to mute the sound. Press to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. Press repeatedly until Off appears. ...
... To change or customize CC Display, see "Using the Picture Settings" on before shutting off. Press to restore the sound. Press again or press VOL + to adjust the volume. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30,... up to select digital channels. Press to display the MENU with 0-9 and ENT buttons to 8 channels and/or external inputs in the Picture settings. Use with TV functions and settings. For example, to mute the sound. Press to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. Press repeatedly until Off appears. ...
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... Menus Using the Menus Overview of remote control button presses. Using the Picture Settings Picture TV Picture Mode Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp Sharpness Noise Reduction Vivid Max Max 50 60 0 Cool 18 Off Option Picture Mode Customized picture viewing Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp White adjustment Sharpness Noise Reduction Description Vivid Select...
... Menus Using the Menus Overview of remote control button presses. Using the Picture Settings Picture TV Picture Mode Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp Sharpness Noise Reduction Vivid Max Max 50 60 0 Cool 18 Off Option Picture Mode Customized picture viewing Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp White adjustment Sharpness Noise Reduction Description Vivid Select...
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.... Choose a screen mode from an HDMI input or a digital TV. Full Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to Off. (Continued) 27 Using the Menus Using the Screen Settings Using the Menus Screen TV Wide Mode Auto Wide 4:3 Default Horizontal Center Vertical Center PC Settings Wide Zoom On Wide Zoom 0 0 Option Wide Mode Auto Wide...
.... Choose a screen mode from an HDMI input or a digital TV. Full Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to Off. (Continued) 27 Using the Menus Using the Screen Settings Using the Menus Screen TV Wide Mode Auto Wide 4:3 Default Horizontal Center Vertical Center PC Settings Wide Zoom On Wide Zoom 0 0 Option Wide Mode Auto Wide...
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... Zoom). Using the PC Settings When a PC is selected, the PC PC Settings Settings screen appears instead of the Screen settings. Select to turn off Power Management. In such cases, manually adjust the options below. Off Select to automatically adjust the display position and phase of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from...
... Zoom). Using the PC Settings When a PC is selected, the PC PC Settings Settings screen appears instead of the Screen settings. Select to turn off Power Management. In such cases, manually adjust the options below. Off Select to automatically adjust the display position and phase of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from...
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...Flashing Window Color As Broadcast, Color 1-8 Window Opacity As Broadcast, Solid, Translucent, Transparent, Flashing 34 Moving pictures will appear cleaner and more natural looking. Advanced Settings Allows you to select advanced digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Using the Menus Option Description Power ...apply a reverse 3-2 pulldown process. CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects of your TV. Select from Off, Low and High. Programming Closed Captions (CC) If you selected the Program option under Closed Captions (CC),...
...Flashing Window Color As Broadcast, Color 1-8 Window Opacity As Broadcast, Solid, Translucent, Transparent, Flashing 34 Moving pictures will appear cleaner and more natural looking. Advanced Settings Allows you to select advanced digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Using the Menus Option Description Power ...apply a reverse 3-2 pulldown process. CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects of your TV. Select from Off, Low and High. Programming Closed Captions (CC) If you selected the Program option under Closed Captions (CC),...
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...of the following numbers: 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Residents 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Residents Problem Possible Remedies No picture. The TV turns off automatically. ❑ Check Power Management in the PC Settings. (page 28) No picture from some video sources. ❑ Check... and noise appear on the remote control. Other Information Other Information Troubleshooting If you set the Power Saving mode to select the desired picture mode (page 21). Poor picture. Select your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel. ❑ Perform Auto Program to...
...of the following numbers: 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Residents 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Residents Problem Possible Remedies No picture. The TV turns off automatically. ❑ Check Power Management in the PC Settings. (page 28) No picture from some video sources. ❑ Check... and noise appear on the remote control. Other Information Other Information Troubleshooting If you set the Power Saving mode to select the desired picture mode (page 21). Poor picture. Select your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel. ❑ Perform Auto Program to...
Operating Instructions
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...password: 4357. and ability to show these programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the TV. ❑ Fluorescent lamps can interfere with the 4:3 Default setting when you want to lock in the Wide Mode selected with your cable company for certain digitally recorded programs...Text1-4. Certain programs on DVD or other connecting cords. ❑ To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable. Other Information Problem Possible Remedies No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no text is not output from obstacles. try turning off this is due...
...password: 4357. and ability to show these programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the TV. ❑ Fluorescent lamps can interfere with the 4:3 Default setting when you want to lock in the Wide Mode selected with your cable company for certain digitally recorded programs...Text1-4. Certain programs on DVD or other connecting cords. ❑ To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable. Other Information Problem Possible Remedies No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no text is not output from obstacles. try turning off this is due...
Operating Instructions
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... Digital CC 34 Digital Channels 29 DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 16 Digital Rating 30 DISPLAY button 21 E English Rating 32 ENT button 23 External Input Block 31 F Favorites 29 FAVORITES button 21 French Rating 32 H HDMI IN jack, described 15 Horizontal Center 28 Hue 25 I Info Banner 33 Infrared Receiver (IR) 24 INPUT... 29 Parental Lock 30 PC Settings 28 Picture 25 Screen 27 Setup 33 Sound 26 Sharpness 25 Show/Hide Channels 29 SLEEP button 21 Sleep Timer 33 Sound Mode 26 Speaker 26 STANDBY LED 24 40 T TIMER LED 24 TOOLS button 23 Treble 26 Troubleshooting 35, 36 TV Rating 31 U U.S.A. button 21, 24...
... Digital CC 34 Digital Channels 29 DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 16 Digital Rating 30 DISPLAY button 21 E English Rating 32 ENT button 23 External Input Block 31 F Favorites 29 FAVORITES button 21 French Rating 32 H HDMI IN jack, described 15 Horizontal Center 28 Hue 25 I Info Banner 33 Infrared Receiver (IR) 24 INPUT... 29 Parental Lock 30 PC Settings 28 Picture 25 Screen 27 Setup 33 Sound 26 Sharpness 25 Show/Hide Channels 29 SLEEP button 21 Sleep Timer 33 Sound Mode 26 Speaker 26 STANDBY LED 24 40 T TIMER LED 24 TOOLS button 23 Treble 26 Troubleshooting 35, 36 TV Rating 31 U U.S.A. button 21, 24...