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... VM and HD Detailer are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. CAUTION When using TV games, computers, and similar products with radio communications. You are licensed by your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which...which might damage the finish of SRS Labs, Inc. Continuously watching the same program can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, Caption Vision, CineMotion, Memory Stick, and Twin View are trademarks of the cabinet. CAUTION ...
... VM and HD Detailer are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. CAUTION When using TV games, computers, and similar products with radio communications. You are licensed by your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which...which might damage the finish of SRS Labs, Inc. Continuously watching the same program can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, Caption Vision, CineMotion, Memory Stick, and Twin View are trademarks of the cabinet. CAUTION ...
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...your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this can result from unsteady handling. If you are not sure of the type of TV. Alternate Warning For the set with water for long periods of time, unplug it from the set . Lightning may cause hazards. Attachments Do...to have a suitable outlet installed. Serious injury can result in . If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your TV and wait for grounding). Any mounting of the set . WARNING To guard against , the set by forcing it is equipped with a polarized AC ...
...your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this can result from unsteady handling. If you are not sure of the type of TV. Alternate Warning For the set with water for long periods of time, unplug it from the set . Lightning may cause hazards. Attachments Do...to have a suitable outlet installed. Serious injury can result in . If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your TV and wait for grounding). Any mounting of the set . WARNING To guard against , the set by forcing it is equipped with a polarized AC ...
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Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview ...7 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega 7 Package Contents 7 Features 7 Setting Up the TV Overview ...9 About the AC Power Cord 9 TV Controls and Connectors 10 Front Panel 10 Rear Panel 12 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna 14 Cable or Antenna ... 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...
Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview ...7 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega 7 Package Contents 7 Features 7 Setting Up the TV Overview ...9 About the AC Power Cord 9 TV Controls and Connectors 10 Front Panel 10 Rear Panel 12 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna 14 Cable or Antenna ... 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...
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Welcome SETUP SETUP Using the Features Overview ...45 Watching TV 46 Using the Scrolling Index 47 Factors Affecting Scrolling Index 47 Using Wide ... 60 Changing the Memory Stick Setup Options 60 Using the Rotate Picture Screen 61 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 62 Using the Menus Overview ...65 Navigating Through Menus 65 Using the Video Menu 66 Using the... Information Overview ...81 Glossary ...82 Notes on Using Memory Stick Media 83 Contacting Sony 84 Troubleshooting 84 Specifications 89 Optional Accessories 89 Index ...91 SETUP SETUP Other Info 6
Welcome SETUP SETUP Using the Features Overview ...45 Watching TV 46 Using the Scrolling Index 47 Factors Affecting Scrolling Index 47 Using Wide ... 60 Changing the Memory Stick Setup Options 60 Using the Rotate Picture Screen 61 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 62 Using the Menus Overview ...65 Navigating Through Menus 65 Using the Video Menu 66 Using the... Information Overview ...81 Glossary ...82 Notes on Using Memory Stick Media 83 Contacting Sony 84 Troubleshooting 84 Specifications 89 Optional Accessories 89 Index ...91 SETUP SETUP Other Info 6
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...is minimal glare from a series of preview windows that you will enjoy with your new Trinitron TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA (R6) batteries. Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview This chapter describes the contents of the package in a room. so you select ...programs from the flat picture tube. Features Some of the features that scroll along the right side of your Wega TV. You will probably notice is...
...is minimal glare from a series of preview windows that you will enjoy with your new Trinitron TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA (R6) batteries. Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview This chapter describes the contents of the package in a room. so you select ...programs from the flat picture tube. Features Some of the features that scroll along the right side of your Wega TV. You will probably notice is...
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... SETUP Introducing SETUP *High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection 8 You can display 1080i, 720p, and 480p sources.) ❑ Favorite Channels: Allows you to view on your TV screen digital images that are stored on Memory Stick media. ❑ Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD (480p, 480i), and digital...
... SETUP Introducing SETUP *High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection 8 You can display 1080i, 720p, and 480p sources.) ❑ Favorite Channels: Allows you to view on your TV screen digital images that are stored on Memory Stick media. ❑ Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD (480p, 480i), and digital...
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...cord until you have made all other connections. Gently slide the plug upward to the rear of the TV with a hook. Setting Up the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for Tape Editing Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR DVD Player with ...Component Video Connectors DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Camcorder Audio Receiver Using the CONTROL S Feature Setting Up the Channel List Page(s) 10-13 14-20 22 24 26 28 30...
...cord until you have made all other connections. Gently slide the plug upward to the rear of the TV with a hook. Setting Up the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for Tape Editing Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR DVD Player with ...Component Video Connectors DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Camcorder Audio Receiver Using the CONTROL S Feature Setting Up the Channel List Page(s) 10-13 14-20 22 24 26 28 30...
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...indicator is turned off. Press to turn on page 84). For details, see "Contacting Sony" on and off the TV. If the LED blinks continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is lit.) Press repeatedly to cycle through channels. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 11 When lit...to scan through the video equipment connected to the composite A/V output jacks on page 54. When the timer is set . Connects to the TV's video inputs. Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). Memory Stick insertion slot. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down ...
...indicator is turned off. Press to turn on page 84). For details, see "Contacting Sony" on and off the TV. If the LED blinks continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is lit.) Press repeatedly to cycle through channels. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 11 When lit...to scan through the video equipment connected to the composite A/V output jacks on page 54. When the timer is set . Connects to the TV's video inputs. Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). Memory Stick insertion slot. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down ...
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.... 9 VHF/UHF Primary RF input 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 other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that have compatible interfaces. This is convenient if you are connected, you need to...
.... 9 VHF/UHF Primary RF input 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 other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that have compatible interfaces. This is convenient if you are connected, you need to...
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... connecting a VCR ❑ See the connections described on how your home receives a signal (cable, cable box, antenna) and whether or not you will connect your TV varies, depending on pages 22 and 24.
... connecting a VCR ❑ See the connections described on how your home receives a signal (cable, cable box, antenna) and whether or not you will connect your TV varies, depending on pages 22 and 24.
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...-ohm coaxial cable (usually found in newer homes) Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF Only or combined VHF/UHF or Cable 75-ohm coaxial cable TV VHF/UHF 300-ohm twin lead cable (usually found in older homes) Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF Only or UHF Only or combined VHF.../UHF 300-ohm twin lead cable TV VHF/UHF Antenna connector (not supplied) 75-ohm coaxial and 300-ohm twin lead cable (found in some homes) Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF...
...-ohm coaxial cable (usually found in newer homes) Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF Only or combined VHF/UHF or Cable 75-ohm coaxial cable TV VHF/UHF 300-ohm twin lead cable (usually found in older homes) Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF Only or UHF Only or combined VHF.../UHF 300-ohm twin lead cable TV VHF/UHF Antenna connector (not supplied) 75-ohm coaxial and 300-ohm twin lead cable (found in some homes) Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF...
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... not have a cable box or VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 22 and 24.) Cable Type Cable TV (CATV) and Antenna Connect As Shown CATV cable (No connection to TO CONVERTER) TV AUX TO CONVERTER Antenna cable VHF/UHF About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With...
... not have a cable box or VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 22 and 24.) Cable Type Cable TV (CATV) and Antenna Connect As Shown CATV cable (No connection to TO CONVERTER) TV AUX TO CONVERTER Antenna cable VHF/UHF About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With...
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For details, see "Selecting Channel Options" on page 72. 3 Run the Auto Setup program, as described in "Using Auto Setup" on Using This Connection To Do This ... Switch the TV's input between the cable and antenna Receive channels using an antenna, instead of the cable Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV's VHF/UHF and AUX inputs. 1 Press ANT to switch to the AUX input. 2 Set the Cable option to Off. SETUP Notes on page 38. Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 17 Do This ...
For details, see "Selecting Channel Options" on page 72. 3 Run the Auto Setup program, as described in "Using Auto Setup" on Using This Connection To Do This ... Switch the TV's input between the cable and antenna Receive channels using an antenna, instead of the cable Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV's VHF/UHF and AUX inputs. 1 Press ANT to switch to the AUX input. 2 Set the Cable option to Off. SETUP Notes on page 38. Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 17 Do This ...
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... Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but you switch the TV's input to the TV's AUX input jack. (You must first program the remote control for unscrambled channels coming through the cable box to change channels coming ... (If you have a VCR, see "Programming the Remote Control" on Twin View, you can use this connection, you can : ❑ Use the TV remote control to select the cable box input - The TO CONVERTER jack is not compatible with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection....
... Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but you switch the TV's input to the TV's AUX input jack. (You must first program the remote control for unscrambled channels coming through the cable box to change channels coming ... (If you have a VCR, see "Programming the Remote Control" on Twin View, you can use this connection, you can : ❑ Use the TV remote control to select the cable box input - The TO CONVERTER jack is not compatible with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection....
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... you have a digital cable box, you cannot use this connection because the TO CONVERTER jack is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use the TV's Channel Fix feature to lock in "Setting Up the Channel List" on the channel the cable box is not compatible with digital cable boxes. Set... the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4). You can use the cable box to switch channels. Cable box Coaxial cable TV IN OUT 3 AUX 2 Coaxial cable 1 TO CONVERTER Cable (unscrambled channels) VHF/UHF Notes on page 72. SETUP Setup SETUP To connect the cable box and ...
... you have a digital cable box, you cannot use this connection because the TO CONVERTER jack is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use the TV's Channel Fix feature to lock in "Setting Up the Channel List" on the channel the cable box is not compatible with digital cable boxes. Set... the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4). You can use the cable box to switch channels. Cable box Coaxial cable TV IN OUT 3 AUX 2 Coaxial cable 1 TO CONVERTER Cable (unscrambled channels) VHF/UHF Notes on page 72. SETUP Setup SETUP To connect the cable box and ...
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... operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching of your channels are scrambled, but others are not, consider using the cable box, you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use the cable box to switch channels. See...CABLE FUNCTION. SETUP Setup SETUP Cable Box Only For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles all channels come into the TV through your cable box and only one unscrambled signal is set to (usually channel 3 or 4). For details, see pages 22 and 24.) With ...
... operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching of your channels are scrambled, but others are not, consider using the cable box, you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use the cable box to switch channels. See...CABLE FUNCTION. SETUP Setup SETUP Cable Box Only For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles all channels come into the TV through your cable box and only one unscrambled signal is set to (usually channel 3 or 4). For details, see pages 22 and 24.) With ...
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...), you can use an S VIDEO cable for sound, as shown below. Example of an S VIDEO Connection TV S VIDEO cable Equipment with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Camcorder Audio Receiver See Page 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 35 36 About Using S VIDEO If the optional equipment you also need to white, etc...
...), you can use an S VIDEO cable for sound, as shown below. Example of an S VIDEO Connection TV S VIDEO cable Equipment with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Camcorder Audio Receiver See Page 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 35 36 About Using S VIDEO If the optional equipment you also need to white, etc...
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..., etc. Connect red to red, white to connectors. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 22 SETUP Setup VCR and Cable Using S VIDEO jacks? TV For best results, use this connection, you to the TV's A/V input jacks. 4 Run the Auto Setup program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 38. To connect... cable 1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR's VHF/UHF input jack. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR's VHF/UHF output jack to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. 3 Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR's A/V output jacks to use all the dual picture features. See page 21.
..., etc. Connect red to red, white to connectors. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 22 SETUP Setup VCR and Cable Using S VIDEO jacks? TV For best results, use this connection, you to the TV's A/V input jacks. 4 Run the Auto Setup program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 38. To connect... cable 1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR's VHF/UHF input jack. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR's VHF/UHF output jack to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. 3 Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR's A/V output jacks to use all the dual picture features. See page 21.
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... the position you must program the remote control. Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you programmed for the VCR. Do This ... the TV remote control Label video inputs to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in...
... the position you must program the remote control. Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you programmed for the VCR. Do This ... the TV remote control Label video inputs to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in...
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... channels (which is a small, inexpensive device that you will need : ❑ A splitter, which requires you to change channels coming directly into the TV. See page 21. ❑ Three coaxial cables. ❑ One A/V cable or one of the splitter. 2 Use a coaxial cable to change channels... coming directly into the TV's VHF/UHF jack. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) ❑ Record channels coming through the cable box and channels coming through the ...
... channels (which is a small, inexpensive device that you will need : ❑ A splitter, which requires you to change channels coming directly into the TV. See page 21. ❑ Three coaxial cables. ❑ One A/V cable or one of the splitter. 2 Use a coaxial cable to change channels... coming directly into the TV's VHF/UHF jack. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) ❑ Record channels coming through the cable box and channels coming through the ...