Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands
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...children's curiosity. 6 Remember that is a growing trend, and larger televisions are popular purchases and are not always supported on the proper TV stands. Thank you have more than one television. Tune Into Safety 1 One size does NOT fit all. Sometimes televisions are improperly ... of the Electronic Industries Alliance Use the appropriate furniture that children can become excited while watching a program and can potentially push or pull a TV over and may fall over . 7 Share our safety message on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests or carts. The...
...children's curiosity. 6 Remember that is a growing trend, and larger televisions are popular purchases and are not always supported on the proper TV stands. Thank you have more than one television. Tune Into Safety 1 One size does NOT fit all. Sometimes televisions are improperly ... of the Electronic Industries Alliance Use the appropriate furniture that children can become excited while watching a program and can potentially push or pull a TV over and may fall over . 7 Share our safety message on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests or carts. The...
Warranty Card
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4-557-166-02 ® Color TV Color Video TV LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from state to state. This warranty does not cover ...
4-557-166-02 ® Color TV Color Video TV LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from state to state. This warranty does not cover ...
Operating Instructions
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...cause the imprint of Sony Corporation. However, there is no guarantee that this polarized plug with the instructions, may require authorization from that may be determined by cable companies for help. Use of this manual and at low settings. WEGA®, FD Trinitron and Caption Vision are ... REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Connecting Additional Equipment WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the TV to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. These limits are located on the...
...cause the imprint of Sony Corporation. However, there is no guarantee that this polarized plug with the instructions, may require authorization from that may be determined by cable companies for help. Use of this manual and at low settings. WEGA®, FD Trinitron and Caption Vision are ... REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Connecting Additional Equipment WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the TV to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. These limits are located on the...
Operating Instructions
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.... The set . If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. This is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician. Do not defeat the safety purpose of any kind on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, table...holding the cable or cord, causing serious injury. To ensure reliable operation of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your electrician to replace your TV and wait for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near water - User Guide IMPORTANT...
.... The set . If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. This is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician. Do not defeat the safety purpose of any kind on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, table...holding the cable or cord, causing serious injury. To ensure reliable operation of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your electrician to replace your TV and wait for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near water - User Guide IMPORTANT...
Operating Instructions
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Contents Introduction Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA® Features 1 About this Manual...2 Batteries for the Remote Control 2 Front Panel Menu Controls ...2 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Description...3 Programming the Remote Control 5 Using your Remote Control with Other Equipment 7 Connecting Your TV TV Rear Panel ...9 Basic...29 Using the Channel Menu ...31 Using the Parent Menu ...33 Parental Control...34 United States: Selecting Custom Rating Options 36 Canada: Selecting Custom Rating Options 38 Using the Timer Menu ...39 Using the Setup Menu...40 Using the Basic Menu......
Contents Introduction Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA® Features 1 About this Manual...2 Batteries for the Remote Control 2 Front Panel Menu Controls ...2 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Description...3 Programming the Remote Control 5 Using your Remote Control with Other Equipment 7 Connecting Your TV TV Rear Panel ...9 Basic...29 Using the Channel Menu ...31 Using the Parent Menu ...33 Parental Control...34 United States: Selecting Custom Rating Options 36 Canada: Selecting Custom Rating Options 38 Using the Timer Menu ...39 Using the Setup Menu...40 Using the Basic Menu......
Operating Instructions
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... what their children watch on TV by establishing rating limits. ❏ Picture in Picture (PIP) - Provides component video inputs for stereo programs. ❏ Parental Control (V-Chip) - Operates your purchase of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA®. Allows you quickly connect... video games, camcorders or stereo/mono equipment. 1 Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA® Features Some of a remote control. ❏ Front A/V Inputs -...
... what their children watch on TV by establishing rating limits. ❏ Picture in Picture (PIP) - Provides component video inputs for stereo programs. ❏ Parental Control (V-Chip) - Operates your purchase of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA®. Allows you quickly connect... video games, camcorders or stereo/mono equipment. 1 Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA® Features Some of a remote control. ❏ Front A/V Inputs -...
Operating Instructions
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...the Remote Control Insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remote control using the remote control for an extended period of your new TV. Front Panel Menu Controls The front Audio/Video panel controls allow you to change your channels (CH+/-), adjust the volume (VOL +/-), and ...change video inputs. ✍ To navigate the menus with your TV is connected, follow the instructions and use the remote control to access the on-screen menus. Operating Instructions About this Manual This manual provides ...
...the Remote Control Insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remote control using the remote control for an extended period of your new TV. Front Panel Menu Controls The front Audio/Video panel controls allow you to change your channels (CH+/-), adjust the volume (VOL +/-), and ...change video inputs. ✍ To navigate the menus with your TV is connected, follow the instructions and use the remote control to access the on-screen menus. Operating Instructions About this Manual This manual provides ...
Operating Instructions
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...or 90) that you will not work if any FUNCTION Mode (VCR/DVD, SAT/ CABLE, TV) is activated. Press repeatedly to restore sound. JUMP will need to program the remote control to... Press to return to switch between the TV and SAT (satellite) inputs when in an on page 5. Press (+) or (-) to the AUX input. If you have a non-Sony VCR, you selected. While the Sleep feature... is in the Video menu. Press to view the remaining time. Press to switch between VHF/UHF input to adjust the volume. Also available in TV FUNCTION ...
...or 90) that you will not work if any FUNCTION Mode (VCR/DVD, SAT/ CABLE, TV) is activated. Press repeatedly to restore sound. JUMP will need to program the remote control to... Press to return to switch between the TV and SAT (satellite) inputs when in an on page 5. Press (+) or (-) to the AUX input. If you have a non-Sony VCR, you selected. While the Sleep feature... is in the Video menu. Press to view the remaining time. Press to switch between VHF/UHF input to adjust the volume. Also available in TV FUNCTION ...
Operating Instructions
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...button and the button at any time. Play. qj MTS/SAP qk 0 9 and ENTER Press to change channels. To scan rapidly through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second Audio Programming), and Mono. button. ✍ For information on Picture in Picture (PIP)" on -screen ...menu. The VCR must be programmed into the remote control. qg TV/VIDEO Press to record programs with the remote control. Press again to display the program guide of your remote control, see page 25. ✍ ...
...button and the button at any time. Play. qj MTS/SAP qk 0 9 and ENTER Press to change channels. To scan rapidly through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second Audio Programming), and Mono. button. ✍ For information on Picture in Picture (PIP)" on -screen ...menu. The VCR must be programmed into the remote control. qg TV/VIDEO Press to record programs with the remote control. Press again to display the program guide of your remote control, see page 25. ✍ ...
Operating Instructions
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... must redo steps 2 and 3. 4 Use the 0 9 buttons to enter the three-digit manufacturer's code number. 5 Press . 6 To check if the code number works, aim the TV's remote control at the component and press on page 43. 5 If not try using another code listed for the manufacturer of step 3, or you have... manufacturer. ✍ If you must do step 4 within 10 seconds of your remote control, see "Troubleshooting" on the green POWER button (VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE, TV) that corresponds with that component.
... must redo steps 2 and 3. 4 Use the 0 9 buttons to enter the three-digit manufacturer's code number. 5 Press . 6 To check if the code number works, aim the TV's remote control at the component and press on page 43. 5 If not try using another code listed for the manufacturer of step 3, or you have... manufacturer. ✍ If you must do step 4 within 10 seconds of your remote control, see "Troubleshooting" on the green POWER button (VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE, TV) that corresponds with that component.
Operating Instructions
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... Mitsubishi 761 Onkyo 762 Oritron 759 Panasonic 753 Philips 757 Pioneer 752 RCA 755 Samsung 758 Toshiba 754 Zenith 760 Cable Boxes Manufacturer Code Sony 230 Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225, 226 Jerrold/G.I./ Motorola 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208,...220, 221 Pioneer 214, 215 Scientific Altanta 209, 210, 211 Tocom 216, 217 Zenith 212, 213 Satellite Receivers Manufacturer Code Sony 801 DIRECT TV 809 Dish Network 810 Echostar 810 General 802 Electric Hitachi 805 Hughes 804 Mitsubishi 809 Panasonic 803 RCA/ PROSCAN 802, 808 Toshiba...
... Mitsubishi 761 Onkyo 762 Oritron 759 Panasonic 753 Philips 757 Pioneer 752 RCA 755 Samsung 758 Toshiba 754 Zenith 760 Cable Boxes Manufacturer Code Sony 230 Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225, 226 Jerrold/G.I./ Motorola 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208,...220, 221 Pioneer 214, 215 Scientific Altanta 209, 210, 211 Tocom 216, 217 Zenith 212, 213 Satellite Receivers Manufacturer Code Sony 801 DIRECT TV 809 Dish Network 810 Echostar 810 General 802 Electric Hitachi 805 Hughes 804 Mitsubishi 809 Panasonic 803 RCA/ PROSCAN 802, 808 Toshiba...
Operating Instructions
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... on the VCR (VCR/DVD green button) Select a channel Change channels Play video tape Stop Search forward or backward Pause Record Switch between VCR and TV inputs Operating a DVD Player Press To Power on the DVD (VCR/DVD green button) 09 Select chapters Search chapters forward or backward Play DVD Stop...
... on the VCR (VCR/DVD green button) Select a channel Change channels Play video tape Stop Search forward or backward Pause Record Switch between VCR and TV inputs Operating a DVD Player Press To Power on the DVD (VCR/DVD green button) 09 Select chapters Search chapters forward or backward Play DVD Stop...
Operating Instructions
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.... You can switch between scrambled and unscrambled cable channels. This input connects to view local and cable channels if your VHF/UHF antenna or cable. 9 TV Rear Panel 1 2 3 1 3 4 5 Y S VIDEO PB PR AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) VIDEO L (MONO) R L (MONO) R 45 6 7 Jack 1AUX Description This input allows you set up ... the first time. Devices connected to the AUX input cannot be viewed in PIP. ✍ AUX jack is only active when the TV is a VHF/UHF out jack that lets you to your cable provider does not feature local channels. This section explains how to make the basic...
.... You can switch between scrambled and unscrambled cable channels. This input connects to view local and cable channels if your VHF/UHF antenna or cable. 9 TV Rear Panel 1 2 3 1 3 4 5 Y S VIDEO PB PR AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) VIDEO L (MONO) R L (MONO) R 45 6 7 Jack 1AUX Description This input allows you set up ... the first time. Devices connected to the AUX input cannot be viewed in PIP. ✍ AUX jack is only active when the TV is a VHF/UHF out jack that lets you to your cable provider does not feature local channels. This section explains how to make the basic...
Operating Instructions
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...video equipment. A third video input jack (VIDEO 2) is located on your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. You can listen to your TV's audio through your DVD player or digital set-top box (480i only). This jack connects to the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks on your audio equipment.... This input connects to the Audio input jacks on the front panel of the TV. These AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks provide better picture quality than the VHF/UHF jacks or the video input jack. S VIDEO provides better picture quality...
...video equipment. A third video input jack (VIDEO 2) is located on your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. You can listen to your TV's audio through your DVD player or digital set-top box (480i only). This jack connects to the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks on your audio equipment.... This input connects to the Audio input jacks on the front panel of the TV. These AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks provide better picture quality than the VHF/UHF jacks or the video input jack. S VIDEO provides better picture quality...
Operating Instructions
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... Cable, Indoor, or Outdoor Antenna Depending on the cable system available in your TV to both a cable system and a dipole antenna, in order to view both cable and local channels.... to an indoor or outdoor antenna, you may need to adjust the orientation of the connections below: Use this to connect the TV to a cable system or an antenna with a 75-ohm cable (usually built in older homes). This allows you to a ...as a "rabbit ears antenna" (usually found in to newer homes). (not supplied) Use this to connect the TV to connect your home, choose one of the antenna for the best reception. 11
... Cable, Indoor, or Outdoor Antenna Depending on the cable system available in your TV to both a cable system and a dipole antenna, in order to view both cable and local channels.... to an indoor or outdoor antenna, you may need to adjust the orientation of the connections below: Use this to connect the TV to a cable system or an antenna with a 75-ohm cable (usually built in older homes). This allows you to a ...as a "rabbit ears antenna" (usually found in to newer homes). (not supplied) Use this to connect the TV to connect your home, choose one of the antenna for the best reception. 11
Operating Instructions
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... view all , of your TV. Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you subscribe to operate your remote press to that require a cable box to channel 3 or 4 (see page 13). To do the following: ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box (see ...page 5). ❏ To activate your cable box and then use the 0 9 buttons or CH+/- Operating Instructions Cable Box Connections Some cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that kind of ...
... view all , of your TV. Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you subscribe to operate your remote press to that require a cable box to channel 3 or 4 (see page 13). To do the following: ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box (see ...page 5). ❏ To activate your cable box and then use the 0 9 buttons or CH+/- Operating Instructions Cable Box Connections Some cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that kind of ...
Operating Instructions
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...PIP. Cable box 3 Coaxial cable 2 75-ohm Coaxial cable 1 CATV cable (unscrambled channels) Rear of them. To do the following: ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote, press to operate your cable box and then use the 0 9 ...buttons or CH+/- Connecting Your TV Cable Box and Cable ✍ DIGITAL CABLE BOX AND INTERACTIVE SERVICES USERS: Do not use this , first program your remote control, then use the Channel...
...PIP. Cable box 3 Coaxial cable 2 75-ohm Coaxial cable 1 CATV cable (unscrambled channels) Rear of them. To do the following: ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote, press to operate your cable box and then use the 0 9 ...buttons or CH+/- Connecting Your TV Cable Box and Cable ✍ DIGITAL CABLE BOX AND INTERACTIVE SERVICES USERS: Do not use this , first program your remote control, then use the Channel...
Operating Instructions
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To do the following: ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR (see page 31)....your VCR is equipped with this connection This connection allows you to do this, first program your remote control, then use S VIDEO instead of TV 1 From cable/antenna 2 VCR 1 34 5 Y S VIDEO PB PR AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) VIDEO L (MONO) R L (...MONO) R Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) Optional connection 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your VCR. 2 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your...
To do the following: ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR (see page 31)....your VCR is equipped with this connection This connection allows you to do this, first program your remote control, then use S VIDEO instead of TV 1 From cable/antenna 2 VCR 1 34 5 Y S VIDEO PB PR AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) VIDEO L (MONO) R L (...MONO) R Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) Optional connection 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your VCR. 2 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your...
Operating Instructions
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... scrambles some channels (pay channels), but not all of the splitter to: a) the IN jack on your cable box b) the VHF/UHF jack on the TV 3 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your cable box to the IN jack on your VCR. 4 If your cable. Use this... also allows you to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on the PIP feature, see page 24. Scrambled signals coming directly into your TV from AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your digital cable box. Connecting Your TV Connecting a TV, VCR, and Cable Box ✍ DIGITAL CABLE BOX USERS: If you are viewing unscrambled channels coming through your...
... scrambles some channels (pay channels), but not all of the splitter to: a) the IN jack on your cable box b) the VHF/UHF jack on the TV 3 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your cable box to the IN jack on your VCR. 4 If your cable. Use this... also allows you to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on the PIP feature, see page 24. Scrambled signals coming directly into your TV from AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your digital cable box. Connecting Your TV Connecting a TV, VCR, and Cable Box ✍ DIGITAL CABLE BOX USERS: If you are viewing unscrambled channels coming through your...
Operating Instructions
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S VIDEO does not provide sound, so you still must connect the audio cables. Using your TV with digital boxes. To do this connection ❏ Program your Sony remote control to switch between VCR input (VIDEO input), VHF/UHF (local channels or unscrambled), or cable box (cable system or scrambled channels...this connection. The TO CONVERTER jack is not compatible with this , first program your remote control, then use the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote, press to operate your VCR or to operate your VCR or cable ...
S VIDEO does not provide sound, so you still must connect the audio cables. Using your TV with digital boxes. To do this connection ❏ Program your Sony remote control to switch between VCR input (VIDEO input), VHF/UHF (local channels or unscrambled), or cable box (cable system or scrambled channels...this connection. The TO CONVERTER jack is not compatible with this , first program your remote control, then use the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote, press to operate your VCR or to operate your VCR or cable ...