Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands
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... angle braces, straps and anchors to secure your furniture to the wall (but never screw anything directly into the TV). 3 Carefully read and understand the manufacturer's instructions and product safety notices. 4 Don't allow children to climb on... Safety Committee comprised of the Electronic Industries Alliance Many homes, in your family and friends. As a result, TV sets may fall over . 7 Share our safety message on this hidden hazard of the home with furniture and....CE.org CEA is the Sponsor, Producer and Manager of TVs such as VCRs and remotes that may cause unnecessary injury.
... angle braces, straps and anchors to secure your furniture to the wall (but never screw anything directly into the TV). 3 Carefully read and understand the manufacturer's instructions and product safety notices. 4 Don't allow children to climb on... Safety Committee comprised of the Electronic Industries Alliance Many homes, in your family and friends. As a result, TV sets may fall over . 7 Share our safety message on this hidden hazard of the home with furniture and....CE.org CEA is the Sponsor, Producer and Manager of TVs such as VCRs and remotes that may cause unnecessary injury.
Operating Instructions
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... TV Overview 15 TV Controls and Connectors 16 Front Panel 16 Right Side Panel 17 Left Side Panel 18 Rear Panel 19 Installing the TV 21 Connecting the AC Power Cord 21 Preventing the TV ... Player with Component Video Connectors 40 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 42 Digital TV Set-Top Box with Component Video Connectors ..........43 Digital Satellite Receiver with DVI-HDTV...Setup 48 Using the Remote Control Overview 49 Inserting Batteries 49 Button Descriptions 50 Programming the Remote Control 52 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 54 All Equipment 54 9
... TV Overview 15 TV Controls and Connectors 16 Front Panel 16 Right Side Panel 17 Left Side Panel 18 Rear Panel 19 Installing the TV 21 Connecting the AC Power Cord 21 Preventing the TV ... Player with Component Video Connectors 40 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 42 Digital TV Set-Top Box with Component Video Connectors ..........43 Digital Satellite Receiver with DVI-HDTV...Setup 48 Using the Remote Control Overview 49 Inserting Batteries 49 Button Descriptions 50 Programming the Remote Control 52 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 54 All Equipment 54 9
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Other Information Using the Parent Menu 92 Selecting Parent Options 92 US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options 93 Viewing Blocked Programs 93 Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options 94 Viewing Blocked Programs 94 Using the Setup Menu 95 Selecting Setup Options 95 Overview 99 Glossary 100 Contacting Sony 101 Troubleshooting 101 Twin View 101 Remote Control 102 Memory Stick 102 Video 104 Audio 105 Channels 105 General 106 Specifications 107 Optional Accessories 109 Index 110 11
Other Information Using the Parent Menu 92 Selecting Parent Options 92 US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options 93 Viewing Blocked Programs 93 Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options 94 Viewing Blocked Programs 94 Using the Setup Menu 95 Selecting Setup Options 95 Overview 99 Glossary 100 Contacting Sony 101 Troubleshooting 101 Twin View 101 Remote Control 102 Memory Stick 102 Video 104 Audio 105 Channels 105 General 106 Specifications 107 Optional Accessories 109 Index 110 11
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...minimizing the signal deterioration caused by digital mapping processing. The DRC Palette option lets you for purchasing the Sony Flat Panel Color TV. This engine features unique Sony technology, including: • The first step in its basic configuration. Most components (VCRs, DVD players,... doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal's NTSC waveform with the following models: s KE-37XS910 s KE-42XS910 Package Contents The package contains the following: s Flat panel display unit s Remote control (RM-Y1001) and two size AA batteries s AC power cord s Antenna cable s...
...minimizing the signal deterioration caused by digital mapping processing. The DRC Palette option lets you for purchasing the Sony Flat Panel Color TV. This engine features unique Sony technology, including: • The first step in its basic configuration. Most components (VCRs, DVD players,... doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal's NTSC waveform with the following models: s KE-37XS910 s KE-42XS910 Package Contents The package contains the following: s Flat panel display unit s Remote control (RM-Y1001) and two size AA batteries s AC power cord s Antenna cable s...
Operating Instructions
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... set, this may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see page 97. Receives IR signals from the TV's remote control. 16 Lights up in standby mode. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on . Setup TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel PICTURE OFF TIMER STANDBY POWER 1234 5 Item 1 PICTURE OFF LED 2 TIMER LED 3 STANDBY LED 4 POWER LED...
... set, this may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see page 97. Receives IR signals from the TV's remote control. 16 Lights up in standby mode. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on . Setup TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel PICTURE OFF TIMER STANDBY POWER 1234 5 Item 1 PICTURE OFF LED 2 TIMER LED 3 STANDBY LED 4 POWER LED...
Operating Instructions
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...remote control signals to other video equipment that came with your TV to switch between scrambled and unscrambled cable channels. L Y PB PR HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 7 09 8 Jack Description 1 VHF/UHF RF input that connects to the composite A/V output jacks on the left side panel... your cable box input jack. For details, see pages 24 and 25. 4 VIDEO IN 1/3 Connect to your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that have compatible interfaces. Component video provides better picture quality than either composite video (4) or VHF/...
...remote control signals to other video equipment that came with your TV to switch between scrambled and unscrambled cable channels. L Y PB PR HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 7 09 8 Jack Description 1 VHF/UHF RF input that connects to the composite A/V output jacks on the left side panel... your cable box input jack. For details, see pages 24 and 25. 4 VIDEO IN 1/3 Connect to your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that have compatible interfaces. Component video provides better picture quality than either composite video (4) or VHF/...
Operating Instructions
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...company scrambles some channels, such as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 52.) s Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV's VHF/UHF input. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) To connect the cable box and cable 1 Connect your ..., eliminating the need for an external splitter.) 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box's output jack to the TV's AUX input jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box; Setup Cable Box and Cable Only For best results, use this connection you can: s...
...company scrambles some channels, such as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 52.) s Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV's VHF/UHF input. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) To connect the cable box and cable 1 Connect your ..., eliminating the need for an external splitter.) 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box's output jack to the TV's AUX input jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box; Setup Cable Box and Cable Only For best results, use this connection you can: s...
Operating Instructions
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... For details, see "Using the Channel Menu" on page 52. Use the cable box Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable box Activate the remote control to switch channels. Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use the... TV's Channel Fix feature to lock in a specific channel. Program the remote control. Do not leave the display indication of TV channels Switch the TV's input between the TV's VHF/UHF (unscrambled channels) and AUX (scrambled) inputs. See "Programming ...
... For details, see "Using the Channel Menu" on page 52. Use the cable box Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable box Activate the remote control to switch channels. Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use the... TV's Channel Fix feature to lock in a specific channel. Program the remote control. Do not leave the display indication of TV channels Switch the TV's input between the TV's VHF/UHF (unscrambled channels) and AUX (scrambled) inputs. See "Programming ...
Operating Instructions
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..." on page 25 instead. s You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 30 and 32.) With this connection you can: s Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to use a cable box. Setup Cable Box Only For best results, use this connection if: s Your... CATV cable Antenna cable (supplied) Rear of your cable box and only one unscrambled signal is sent to the TV, so you to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box.) About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this...
..." on page 25 instead. s You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 30 and 32.) With this connection you can: s Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to use a cable box. Setup Cable Box Only For best results, use this connection if: s Your... CATV cable Antenna cable (supplied) Rear of your cable box and only one unscrambled signal is sent to the TV, so you to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box.) About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this...
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Use the cable box Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable box Activate the remote control to lock in a specific channel. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 90. Setup 28 You can use the cable box to (usually channel 3 or 4). Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. For details, see... "Using the Channel Menu" on page 52. Program the remote control. Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use the TV's Channel Fix feature to operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching of the cable ...
Use the cable box Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable box Activate the remote control to lock in a specific channel. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 90. Setup 28 You can use the cable box to (usually channel 3 or 4). Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. For details, see... "Using the Channel Menu" on page 52. Program the remote control. Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use the TV's Channel Fix feature to operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching of the cable ...
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... repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Setup 31 Activate the TV remote control to If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. TV remote control Label video inputs to the TV Do not leave the display indication of the VCR turned on page 54. Set up Video Labels on...
... repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Setup 31 Activate the TV remote control to If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. TV remote control Label video inputs to the TV Do not leave the display indication of the VCR turned on page 54. Set up Video Labels on...
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... this connection if: s Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 52.) s Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box and channels coming through the cable box. (You must first program the... remote control for your local electronics store. Setup VCR and Cable Box For best results, use this connection you can: s Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV's VHF/UHF jack. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than the cable...
... this connection if: s Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 52.) s Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box and channels coming through the cable box. (You must first program the... remote control for your local electronics store. Setup VCR and Cable Box For best results, use this connection you can: s Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV's VHF/UHF jack. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than the cable...
Operating Instructions
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L AUDIO OUT WOOFER OUT (VAR/FIX) (VAR) R -AUDIO- If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. VHF/UHF TO CONVERTER AUX Antenna cable (supplied) Rear of the cable box and VCR turned on. 33 L Y PB PR HD/DVD IN (1080i/... easily identify equipment connected to select the cable input (CABLE in the illustration). For the VCR, press VCR/DVD FUNCTION. Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to (usually channel 3 or 4). See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 54. L (MONO) VIDEO S VIDEO 5 R -AUDIO- Turn on the VCR and tune it to the channel the cable...
L AUDIO OUT WOOFER OUT (VAR/FIX) (VAR) R -AUDIO- If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. VHF/UHF TO CONVERTER AUX Antenna cable (supplied) Rear of the cable box and VCR turned on. 33 L Y PB PR HD/DVD IN (1080i/... easily identify equipment connected to select the cable input (CABLE in the illustration). For the VCR, press VCR/DVD FUNCTION. Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to (usually channel 3 or 4). See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 54. L (MONO) VIDEO S VIDEO 5 R -AUDIO- Turn on the VCR and tune it to the channel the cable...
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Notes on page 52. See operate the VCR(s) "Programming the Remote Control" on Using This Connection To Do This ... identify equipment connected to Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION. Activate the TV remote control to the TV Setup 35 operate the VCR(s) Control VCR functions with the See "Operating a VCR" on page 96. TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control to If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. Set up Video Labels on page 54. Do This ...
Notes on page 52. See operate the VCR(s) "Programming the Remote Control" on Using This Connection To Do This ... identify equipment connected to Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION. Activate the TV remote control to the TV Setup 35 operate the VCR(s) Control VCR functions with the See "Operating a VCR" on page 96. TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control to If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. Set up Video Labels on page 54. Do This ...
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Do This ... to If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. Notes on page 54. Watch the satellite receiver Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV Do not leave the Electric Program Guide and display indication turned on. Set up Video ..." on page 96. Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver Control satellite receiver functions with the TV remote control See "Operating a Satellite Receiver" on Using This Connection To Do This ... identify equipment connected...
Do This ... to If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. Notes on page 54. Watch the satellite receiver Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV Do not leave the Electric Program Guide and display indication turned on. Set up Video ..." on page 96. Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver Control satellite receiver functions with the TV remote control See "Operating a Satellite Receiver" on Using This Connection To Do This ... identify equipment connected...
Operating Instructions
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... equipment connected to For the satellite receiver, press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. See "Programming the Remote Control" on and set to If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the remote operate the satellite receiver or control. Do This ... Set up Video Labels on . 39... VCR Activate the TV remote control to the TV Do not leave the Electric Program Guide and display ...
... equipment connected to For the satellite receiver, press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. See "Programming the Remote Control" on and set to If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the remote operate the satellite receiver or control. Do This ... Set up Video Labels on . 39... VCR Activate the TV remote control to the TV Do not leave the Electric Program Guide and display ...
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...Label video inputs to select the DVD input (VIDEO 4 in the illustration). Watch the DVD player Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control to the TV You cannot record the signal from any equipment connected into the Y, PB, PR jacks. Do not leave...Using This Connection To Do This ... Setup 41 Set up Video Labels on page 96. identify equipment connected to If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. Activate the TV remote control to Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION. Do This ... Notes on the screen.
...Label video inputs to select the DVD input (VIDEO 4 in the illustration). Watch the DVD player Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control to the TV You cannot record the signal from any equipment connected into the Y, PB, PR jacks. Do not leave...Using This Connection To Do This ... Setup 41 Set up Video Labels on page 96. identify equipment connected to If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. Activate the TV remote control to Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION. Do This ... Notes on the screen.
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.... Watch the DVD player Do This ... Set up Video Labels on page 55. TV remote control Label video inputs to the TV Do not leave a still image, such as the DVD menu, displayed on the screen. 42 Setup DVD Player with the See "Operating a DVD Player" on page 96. L ... VIDEO and Audio Connectors Use this connection if your DVD player does not have a non-Sony DVD player, you have component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks. identify equipment connected to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control to Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION. L (MONO) VIDEO S VIDEO 5 R - Audio...
.... Watch the DVD player Do This ... Set up Video Labels on page 55. TV remote control Label video inputs to the TV Do not leave a still image, such as the DVD menu, displayed on the screen. 42 Setup DVD Player with the See "Operating a DVD Player" on page 96. L ... VIDEO and Audio Connectors Use this connection if your DVD player does not have a non-Sony DVD player, you have component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks. identify equipment connected to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control to Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION. L (MONO) VIDEO S VIDEO 5 R - Audio...
Operating Instructions
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...the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to control your TV, instead of sight. L (MONO) VIDEO S VIDEO 5 R -AUDIO- Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to point it at your system and other Sony equipment with one remote control, the CONTROL S feature allows you to control multiple ...devices with one remote control. L Y PB PR HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) Rear of TV VIDEO IN DVI-HDTV IN 1 R -AUDIO-
...the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to control your TV, instead of sight. L (MONO) VIDEO S VIDEO 5 R -AUDIO- Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to point it at your system and other Sony equipment with one remote control, the CONTROL S feature allows you to control multiple ...devices with one remote control. L Y PB PR HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) Rear of TV VIDEO IN DVI-HDTV IN 1 R -AUDIO-
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... run Auto Setup, which automatically set up . "Start Auto Program Now ?" The Auto Program screen appears when you turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Press TV FUNCTION on the remote control. 3 Press V or v to select "Yes" and press . The Auto Setup feature does not apply for installations that use a cable...
... run Auto Setup, which automatically set up . "Start Auto Program Now ?" The Auto Program screen appears when you turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Press TV FUNCTION on the remote control. 3 Press V or v to select "Yes" and press . The Auto Setup feature does not apply for installations that use a cable...