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... long periods of time at low settings. These limits are the result of misuse. Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, Caption Vision, CineMotion, Memory Stick, and Twin View are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Use of this manual could cause damage to the TV. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Trademark Information TruSurround and the symbol are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. WARNING To...
... long periods of time at low settings. These limits are the result of misuse. Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, Caption Vision, CineMotion, Memory Stick, and Twin View are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Use of this manual could cause damage to the TV. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Trademark Information TruSurround and the symbol are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. WARNING To...
Operating Instructions
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... injury can result in the operating instructions or service manual. Install the set on top of any objects, especially heavy objects, on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, table or shelf. for the weather to be moved with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug having a third pin for some TV sets to have a suitable outlet installed. Accessories Do not place the set on or off your...
... injury can result in the operating instructions or service manual. Install the set on top of any objects, especially heavy objects, on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, table or shelf. for the weather to be moved with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug having a third pin for some TV sets to have a suitable outlet installed. Accessories Do not place the set on or off your...
Operating Instructions
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..., unless proper ventilation is installed, follow the precautions below. When the set does not operate normally when following conditions: ❑ When the power cord or plug is subject to grounding electrodes, and requirements for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of its useful life, improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion. An outdoor antenna system should not be blocked...
..., unless proper ventilation is installed, follow the precautions below. When the set does not operate normally when following conditions: ❑ When the power cord or plug is subject to grounding electrodes, and requirements for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of its useful life, improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion. An outdoor antenna system should not be blocked...
Operating Instructions
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... About Using S VIDEO 21 VCR and Cable 22 VCR and Cable Box 24 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 26 Satellite Receiver 28 Satellite Receiver and VCR 30 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 32 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 34 Camcorder 35 Audio Receiver 36 Using the CONTROL S Feature 37 Setting Up the Channel List 38 Using Auto Setup 38 Using the Remote Control Overview ...39 Inserting Batteries 39 Button Descriptions 40 Outside Panel 40 Inside Panel 42 Programming the Remote Control 43...
... About Using S VIDEO 21 VCR and Cable 22 VCR and Cable Box 24 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 26 Satellite Receiver 28 Satellite Receiver and VCR 30 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 32 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 34 Camcorder 35 Audio Receiver 36 Using the CONTROL S Feature 37 Setting Up the Channel List 38 Using Auto Setup 38 Using the Remote Control Overview ...39 Inserting Batteries 39 Button Descriptions 40 Outside Panel 40 Inside Panel 42 Programming the Remote Control 43...
Operating Instructions
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... equipment for use the TV as digital set up your TV to other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable. 0 CONTROL S IN/OUT Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to the composite A/V output jacks on the front panel of your antenna, CATV cable, or cable box output jack. This video connection provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF (9) connection. 4 MONITOR OUT...
... equipment for use the TV as digital set up your TV to other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable. 0 CONTROL S IN/OUT Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to the composite A/V output jacks on the front panel of your antenna, CATV cable, or cable box output jack. This video connection provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF (9) connection. 4 MONITOR OUT...
Operating Instructions
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... View, you switch the TV's input to select the cable box input - The TO CONVERTER jack is not compatible with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, you can use a cable box), but you turn on page 43.) ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to change channels coming into the TV's VHF/UHF input. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) About Using This Connection with digital cable boxes. the picture displays...
... View, you switch the TV's input to select the cable box input - The TO CONVERTER jack is not compatible with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, you can use a cable box), but you turn on page 43.) ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to change channels coming into the TV's VHF/UHF input. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) About Using This Connection with digital cable boxes. the picture displays...
Operating Instructions
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... not compatible with digital cable boxes. Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control. operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching of TV channels When using the cable box, you need for an external splitter.) 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box's output jack to Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. Switch the TV's input between the cable box and cable Press ANT to switch back and forth between unscrambled signals coming straight into the TV and scrambled signals coming in "Setting Up the Channel List...
... not compatible with digital cable boxes. Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control. operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching of TV channels When using the cable box, you need for an external splitter.) 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box's output jack to Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. Switch the TV's input between the cable box and cable Press ANT to switch back and forth between unscrambled signals coming straight into the TV and scrambled signals coming in "Setting Up the Channel List...
Operating Instructions
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... one of the splitter. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one S VIDEO cable with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, you to change channels coming directly into the TV. About Using This Connection with audio cables. SETUP Setup SETUP VCR and Cable Box For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 43.) ❑ Use the TV remote control to work with your specific cable box;
... one of the splitter. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one S VIDEO cable with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, you to change channels coming directly into the TV. About Using This Connection with audio cables. SETUP Setup SETUP VCR and Cable Box For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 43.) ❑ Use the TV remote control to work with your specific cable box;
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... designed to work with the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for the VCR. Set up Video Labels on page 78. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 62. Activate the remote control to the TV SETUP SETUP SETUP 25 Control specific cable box and See "Operating a Cable Box" on page 63 and "Operating a VCR" on pages 43-44. identify equipment connected to For the cable box, press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. Use the cable box to...
... designed to work with the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for the VCR. Set up Video Labels on page 78. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 62. Activate the remote control to the TV SETUP SETUP SETUP 25 Control specific cable box and See "Operating a Cable Box" on page 63 and "Operating a VCR" on pages 43-44. identify equipment connected to For the cable box, press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. Use the cable box to...
Operating Instructions
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...: Press to display the Favorite Channels list. Press to change channels immediately. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on and off . Press ENTER to display the program guide of your satellite program provider. To scan quickly through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro. Press 0 - 9 to scan through channels. Press to select a channel; For details, see page 52. Remote Control SETUP SETUP SETUP 41 ws FAVORITES wd DISPLAY wf GUIDE Press to turn Display off the...
...: Press to display the Favorite Channels list. Press to change channels immediately. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on and off . Press ENTER to display the program guide of your satellite program provider. To scan quickly through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro. Press 0 - 9 to scan through channels. Press to select a channel; For details, see page 52. Remote Control SETUP SETUP SETUP 41 ws FAVORITES wd DISPLAY wf GUIDE Press to turn Display off the...
Operating Instructions
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...: MENU press . 3 Use the 0-9 buttons on /off . Press to select the changed setting. 6 Press MENU to exit the Menu. ✍ You need your password. SETU P SETUP Menus Selecting Parent Options z If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you lose your password, see page 76). 74 SETUP The Parent Menu includes the following options: Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on the remote control to enter a four-digit password...
...: MENU press . 3 Use the 0-9 buttons on /off . Press to select the changed setting. 6 Press MENU to exit the Menu. ✍ You need your password. SETU P SETUP Menus Selecting Parent Options z If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you lose your password, see page 76). 74 SETUP The Parent Menu includes the following options: Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on the remote control to enter a four-digit password...
Operating Instructions
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... ensure maximum blocking capability, set the AgeBased Ratings. Age-Based Ratings TV-Y All children. This temporarily switches off the TV. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are broadcast without a rating Content-Based Ratings FV Fantasy Violence. TV-Y7 Directed to a blocked program, then enter the password. TV-MA Mature Audience only. SETUP SETUP SETUP US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options...
... ensure maximum blocking capability, set the AgeBased Ratings. Age-Based Ratings TV-Y All children. This temporarily switches off the TV. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are broadcast without a rating Content-Based Ratings FV Fantasy Violence. TV-Y7 Directed to a blocked program, then enter the password. TV-MA Mature Audience only. SETUP SETUP SETUP US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options...
Operating Instructions
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... 20), you cannot use of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at a time. Troubleshooting Twin View Problem Possible Remedies I cannot get Twin View to ❏ If you are using a cable box to unscramble all channels (as a VCR or DVD player) in the second window by pressing the TV/VIDEO button. You'll find this manual. Welcome SETUP SETUP Contacting Sony If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional...
... 20), you cannot use of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at a time. Troubleshooting Twin View Problem Possible Remedies I cannot get Twin View to ❏ If you are using a cable box to unscramble all channels (as a VCR or DVD player) in the second window by pressing the TV/VIDEO button. You'll find this manual. Welcome SETUP SETUP Contacting Sony If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional...
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Channels Problem Cannot receive upper channels (UHF) when using an antenna TV is fixed to one code for that device. For example, if you are using your cable box to change channels, be sure you have inadvertently pressed the SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button, which changes the remote control to SAT or CABLE mode. ❏ Make sure the TV's power cord is set to On in the Channel Menu (see page 72). ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add...
Channels Problem Cannot receive upper channels (UHF) when using an antenna TV is fixed to one code for that device. For example, if you are using your cable box to change channels, be sure you have inadvertently pressed the SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button, which changes the remote control to SAT or CABLE mode. ❏ Make sure the TV's power cord is set to On in the Channel Menu (see page 72). ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add...
Operating Instructions
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... set the MTS setting to Stereo. No color ❏ Adjust the Color option in external audio speakers order to output the sound to your audio system) use the TV remote control, set the Audio Out option to Variable. ❏ To turn on the TV speakers, set insufficient to Stereo. Your TV will show these programs with your DVD (or contact your TV may (screen not lit), no ❏ Adjust the Picture option in the Audio Menu...
... set the MTS setting to Stereo. No color ❏ Adjust the Color option in external audio speakers order to output the sound to your audio system) use the TV remote control, set the Audio Out option to Variable. ❏ To turn on the TV speakers, set insufficient to Stereo. Your TV will show these programs with your DVD (or contact your TV may (screen not lit), no ❏ Adjust the Picture option in the Audio Menu...
Operating Instructions
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... connected the digital cable box to restore Video settings ❏ Press the RESET button on . How to Skip (see page 78). Lost password ❏ In the password screen (see page 11) blinks when the TV is turned on front panel is displayed. LED on , then shuts off , then back on the remote control while in which the menu option is turned on the remote control while in the Video Menu (see settings to factory settings page 66). SETUP SETUP SETUP...
... connected the digital cable box to restore Video settings ❏ Press the RESET button on . How to Skip (see page 78). Lost password ❏ In the password screen (see page 11) blinks when the TV is turned on front panel is displayed. LED on , then shuts off , then back on the remote control while in which the menu option is turned on the remote control while in the Video Menu (see settings to factory settings page 66). SETUP SETUP SETUP...
Operating Instructions
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... cable CH buttons 11, 41, 46 changing picture size, in remote 39 bilingual audio 68 blocking programs. See ratings. See Digital Visual Interface. DVD player using with TV remote control 63 with TV remote control 63 Memory Stick Index 59 indicator (LED) 11 inserting 57 insertion slot 11 Menu 58 precautions 83 Rotate Picture 61 Setup options 60 Slideshow 60 supported and unsupported images 54 91 DVI-HDTV 89 E Effect button 42 ENTER button...
... cable CH buttons 11, 41, 46 changing picture size, in remote 39 bilingual audio 68 blocking programs. See ratings. See Digital Visual Interface. DVD player using with TV remote control 63 with TV remote control 63 Memory Stick Index 59 indicator (LED) 11 inserting 57 insertion slot 11 Menu 58 precautions 83 Rotate Picture 61 Setup options 60 Slideshow 60 supported and unsupported images 54 91 DVI-HDTV 89 E Effect button 42 ENTER button...
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... button 40 SAT/CABLE POWER button 41 satellite receiver, using with TV remote control 62 Screen Menu 65, 70 Scrolling Index 7 Scrolling Index, using 47 SELECT button 42 setting up channels 38 Setup Menu 77 sharpness, adjusting 66 Simulated, Effect 68 sizing, picture in Picture. Play button 42 POWER button 11 power cord, removing from holder 9 powering on /off 69 using with TV remote control 62 with cable box, connecting 24 with cable, connecting 22 with satellite receiver, connecting 30 VCR/DVD button 42 Vertical Center, adjusting 71 Vertical Correction 78 Vertical Size, adjusting...
... button 40 SAT/CABLE POWER button 41 satellite receiver, using with TV remote control 62 Screen Menu 65, 70 Scrolling Index 7 Scrolling Index, using 47 SELECT button 42 setting up channels 38 Setup Menu 77 sharpness, adjusting 66 Simulated, Effect 68 sizing, picture in Picture. Play button 42 POWER button 11 power cord, removing from holder 9 powering on /off 69 using with TV remote control 62 with cable box, connecting 24 with cable, connecting 22 with satellite receiver, connecting 30 VCR/DVD button 42 Vertical Center, adjusting 71 Vertical Correction 78 Vertical Size, adjusting...
Operating Instructions
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..., Sony will supply, at no charge, or pay for all accessories are a Canadian resident, see the separately enclosed warranty for product information or operation, call : 1-(800)-488-SONY(7669) PARTS: In addition, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree or protection, to service the Product. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set...
..., Sony will supply, at no charge, or pay for all accessories are a Canadian resident, see the separately enclosed warranty for product information or operation, call : 1-(800)-488-SONY(7669) PARTS: In addition, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree or protection, to service the Product. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set...
Warranty Card
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... 19" (measured diagonally), or larger screen size through a Sony authorized service facility. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other rights which is evidence that the unit is determined to be presented to any conditions set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage...
... 19" (measured diagonally), or larger screen size through a Sony authorized service facility. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other rights which is evidence that the unit is determined to be presented to any conditions set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage...