Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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2-021-773-11 (1) Flat Panel Color TV Operating Instructions KE-42M1 © 2004 Sony Corporation
2-021-773-11 (1) Flat Panel Color TV Operating Instructions KE-42M1 © 2004 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... instructions, may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Bright, stationary images such as practical. Changing the program material viewed reduces the possibility that face the screen with radio communications. This will become imprinted on your TV When using the TV for several days, disconnect the power by turning the equipment off and on Caption Vision This television receiver...
... instructions, may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Bright, stationary images such as practical. Changing the program material viewed reduces the possibility that face the screen with radio communications. This will become imprinted on your TV When using the TV for several days, disconnect the power by turning the equipment off and on Caption Vision This television receiver...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this manual for grounding). registered mark. Follow the instructions below: For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will fit into the outlet. Contact your safety, when hooking up moisture, its insulation may cause electric shock. If the plug is incorporated under USP4638258, 4482866. KE-42M1 SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET MODEL NO. Licensed by forcing...
... ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this manual for grounding). registered mark. Follow the instructions below: For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will fit into the outlet. Contact your safety, when hooking up moisture, its insulation may cause electric shock. If the plug is incorporated under USP4638258, 4482866. KE-42M1 SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET MODEL NO. Licensed by forcing...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... or popping sound from a TV set is continuous or frequent while the TV is damaged, stop using the TV for some time after using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it may explode by Sony for the specific model of TV. AC power cord If you unplug the AC power cord. Do not pull the AC power cord. s Keep the AC power cord away from the set. Ventilation...
... or popping sound from a TV set is continuous or frequent while the TV is damaged, stop using the TV for some time after using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it may explode by Sony for the specific model of TV. AC power cord If you unplug the AC power cord. Do not pull the AC power cord. s Keep the AC power cord away from the set. Ventilation...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... and disconnect the antenna. Bumping of antenna discharge unit, connection to fall from the stand or wall mount unit, causing damage or serious injury. Fall Do not hang anything to rest on the unit. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact...
... and disconnect the antenna. Bumping of antenna discharge unit, connection to fall from the stand or wall mount unit, causing damage or serious injury. Fall Do not hang anything to rest on the unit. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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..., such as the original parts. Servicing is used replacement parts specified by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation. s If the set reaches the end of its useful life, improper disposal could result in performance, it indicates a need for your outlet, consult an electrician for long periods of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being dropped...
..., such as the original parts. Servicing is used replacement parts specified by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation. s If the set reaches the end of its useful life, improper disposal could result in performance, it indicates a need for your outlet, consult an electrician for long periods of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being dropped...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...28 Connecting a Digital Cable Box 29 Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver 30 Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver with HDMI Connector 31 Connecting a DVD Player or Digital Satellite Receiver via AV Receiver with CENTER SPEAKER IN terminals ....... 33 Connecting a Camcorder 34 Setting the TV 35 Setting the Channels 35 Using the Menu 37 Selecting the On-screen Menu Language 38 Watching the TV Watching the TV 40 Watching with closed caption 41 Selecting the Picture Mode 42 Selecting the Effect Mode 43 Using the Wide Screen Mode 44 Changing the Wide Screen Mode .... 44 Changing...
...28 Connecting a Digital Cable Box 29 Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver 30 Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver with HDMI Connector 31 Connecting a DVD Player or Digital Satellite Receiver via AV Receiver with CENTER SPEAKER IN terminals ....... 33 Connecting a Camcorder 34 Setting the TV 35 Setting the Channels 35 Using the Menu 37 Selecting the On-screen Menu Language 38 Watching the TV Watching the TV 40 Watching with closed caption 41 Selecting the Picture Mode 42 Selecting the Effect Mode 43 Using the Wide Screen Mode 44 Changing the Wide Screen Mode .... 44 Changing...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... to adjust the volume. Press 0 - 9 to turn on SAT/CABLE Press to the HD/DVD IN 4. To scan quickly through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second Audio Program), and Mono. For more details, see "Using the Picture off the TV screen. Press to select a channel; To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until the TV displays the time in the Audio menu. Press to the VIDEO IN 1 , the VIDEO IN...
... to adjust the volume. Press 0 - 9 to turn on SAT/CABLE Press to the HD/DVD IN 4. To scan quickly through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second Audio Program), and Mono. For more details, see "Using the Picture off the TV screen. Press to select a channel; To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until the TV displays the time in the Audio menu. Press to the VIDEO IN 1 , the VIDEO IN...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... video equipment that the Picture Off feature is set , this may indicate the TV needs LED servicing (see page 77). 5 i Headphones jack Connects to cycle through channels. When the timer is turned on /Stand by) standby mode, the LED lights up green when the TV is set . For details, see page 48. 4 1 (Power) and Press 1 (Power) to adjust the volume. 0 - The LED lights up in 1 (Power on . To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down panel of the timers...
... video equipment that the Picture Off feature is set , this may indicate the TV needs LED servicing (see page 77). 5 i Headphones jack Connects to cycle through channels. When the timer is turned on /Stand by) standby mode, the LED lights up green when the TV is set . For details, see page 48. 4 1 (Power) and Press 1 (Power) to adjust the volume. 0 - The LED lights up in 1 (Power on . To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down panel of the timers...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...-channel digital audio. 2 VHF/UHF RF input that has S VIDEO. Component video provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF (2) connections. 6 HD/DVD IN 4 Y, PB, PR/ Connect to your VCR or other video equipment that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable box. 3 AC IN Connects the supplied AC power cord. 4 S VIDEO IN 1/3 Connects to your TV's audio through your audio or video equipment. You can use the IN 180W (6Ω) MAX TV speakers as a set -top box's component video...
...-channel digital audio. 2 VHF/UHF RF input that has S VIDEO. Component video provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF (2) connections. 6 HD/DVD IN 4 Y, PB, PR/ Connect to your VCR or other video equipment that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable box. 3 AC IN Connects the supplied AC power cord. 4 S VIDEO IN 1/3 Connects to your TV's audio through your audio or video equipment. You can use the IN 180W (6Ω) MAX TV speakers as a set -top box's component video...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...You can control the volume output from "Off" to the audio receiver's AUDIO IN jacks. Using an AUDIO cable, connect the TV's AUDIO OUT jacks to "On." Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R HD/DVD IN 4 Y PB PR L AUDIO R CENTER SPEAKER IN 180W (6 ) MAX L(MONO) AUDIO R AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO cable (not supplied) Audio input Audio receiver (Compact AV system, etc.) When using the TV's remote control (see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 14), by setting "Audio Out" in the (Audio) menu is set "Audio Out" to "Fixed."
...You can control the volume output from "Off" to the audio receiver's AUDIO IN jacks. Using an AUDIO cable, connect the TV's AUDIO OUT jacks to "On." Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R HD/DVD IN 4 Y PB PR L AUDIO R CENTER SPEAKER IN 180W (6 ) MAX L(MONO) AUDIO R AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO cable (not supplied) Audio input Audio receiver (Compact AV system, etc.) When using the TV's remote control (see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 14), by setting "Audio Out" in the (Audio) menu is set "Audio Out" to "Fixed."
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... DVD player has component (Y, PB, PR) jacks. AUDIO cable (not supplied) Y PB PR AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R HD/DVD IN 4 Y PB PR L AUDIO R Component video cable (not supplied) CENTER SPEAKER IN 180W (6 ) MAX L(MONO) AUDIO R AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) DVD player Tips • To take advantage of the Wide Screen Modes, set the aspect ratio of the output signal to provide sound. Green, PB (CB, Cb or B-Y) - Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using a component video cable, connect the DVD player...
... DVD player has component (Y, PB, PR) jacks. AUDIO cable (not supplied) Y PB PR AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R HD/DVD IN 4 Y PB PR L AUDIO R Component video cable (not supplied) CENTER SPEAKER IN 180W (6 ) MAX L(MONO) AUDIO R AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) DVD player Tips • To take advantage of the Wide Screen Modes, set the aspect ratio of the output signal to provide sound. Green, PB (CB, Cb or B-Y) - Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using a component video cable, connect the DVD player...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using an AUDIO cable, connect the DVD player's AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV's AUDIO IN jacks. 2 Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the DVD player's S VIDEO OUT jack to view the S VIDEO input (see page 23). For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD player. • Use VIDEO 1/2/3 on your DVD player is set the aspect ratio of the S VIDEO cable. 28 If so, connect the cables to 16:9 on the remote control to switch to the DVD player input. •...
... all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using an AUDIO cable, connect the DVD player's AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV's AUDIO IN jacks. 2 Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the DVD player's S VIDEO OUT jack to view the S VIDEO input (see page 23). For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD player. • Use VIDEO 1/2/3 on your DVD player is set the aspect ratio of the S VIDEO cable. 28 If so, connect the cables to 16:9 on the remote control to switch to the DVD player input. •...
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... VIDEO OUT R VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT L L AUDIO IN VIDEO IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 VIDEO AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN S VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL IN VIDEO 2 AV receiver AM FM 75 COAXIAL Optical digital cable (not supplied) When using the TV's speakers as the center speaker Using "Center Speaker Mode" in (Audio) menu, select the video input that is PCM/Dolby Digital compatible, such as the center speaker, and set to the TV's AUDIO IN jacks. Connecting and Setting the TV Connecting a DVD Player or Digital Satellite Receiver via AV Receiver...
... VIDEO OUT R VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT L L AUDIO IN VIDEO IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 VIDEO AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN S VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL IN VIDEO 2 AV receiver AM FM 75 COAXIAL Optical digital cable (not supplied) When using the TV's speakers as the center speaker Using "Center Speaker Mode" in (Audio) menu, select the video input that is PCM/Dolby Digital compatible, such as the center speaker, and set to the TV's AUDIO IN jacks. Connecting and Setting the TV Connecting a DVD Player or Digital Satellite Receiver via AV Receiver...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... using either half or the whole screen. Watching the TV Watching with closed caption You can display Caption Vision if the broadcaster offers this service). Setup TV , Return Caption Vision: Video Label Language: Auto YC: Off English Selec t : Back: Set: Exit: 3 Press V/v to select (Setup), then press . DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING VCR CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY FREEZE FAVORITES MENU TOP MENU 1, 5 2 - 4 F1 F2 TV VIDEO 1/2/3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 RESET PIC OFF MTS/SAP GUIDE TV/SAT 1 Press MENU. , Video Return Mode: Picture: Brightness: Color...
... using either half or the whole screen. Watching the TV Watching with closed caption You can display Caption Vision if the broadcaster offers this service). Setup TV , Return Caption Vision: Video Label Language: Auto YC: Off English Selec t : Back: Set: Exit: 3 Press V/v to select (Setup), then press . DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING VCR CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY FREEZE FAVORITES MENU TOP MENU 1, 5 2 - 4 F1 F2 TV VIDEO 1/2/3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 RESET PIC OFF MTS/SAP GUIDE TV/SAT 1 Press MENU. , Video Return Mode: Picture: Brightness: Color...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Cannot receive any channels when using an antenna. TV is connected securely. • Turn on the power of the TV. • Check antenna/cable connections. • Press PIC OFF on the remote control so that the (Picture off) LED goes off. • Set "Cable" to "Off" in the (Channel) menu (page 36). • Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV's memory (page 35). • Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are...
Cannot receive any channels when using an antenna. TV is connected securely. • Turn on the power of the TV. • Check antenna/cable connections. • Press PIC OFF on the remote control so that the (Picture off) LED goes off. • Set "Cable" to "Off" in the (Channel) menu (page 36). • Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV's memory (page 35). • Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...; Check antenna/cable connections. • Check the antenna location and direction. • Check if the antenna is broken or bent. • Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in red, press 1 (Power) on the TV does not light in normal use, 1-2 years at the remote control sensor of a VCR Cannot operate the menu. Audio noise. Problem Poor picture. Double images or ghosts. Wide Screen Mode changes automatically.
...; Check antenna/cable connections. • Check the antenna location and direction. • Check if the antenna is broken or bent. • Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in red, press 1 (Power) on the TV does not light in normal use, 1-2 years at the remote control sensor of a VCR Cannot operate the menu. Audio noise. Problem Poor picture. Double images or ghosts. Wide Screen Mode changes automatically.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... plug adaptor Connecting cables Wall-Mount Bracket SU-PW2 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Additional Information 79 Specifications Television system: American TV standard Channel coverage: VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Screen size (measured diagonally): 42 inches Panel System: Plasma Display Panel Display resolution: 852 dots (horizontal) × 480 lines (vertical) VIDEO IN 1/2/3: S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN): Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal...
... plug adaptor Connecting cables Wall-Mount Bracket SU-PW2 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Additional Information 79 Specifications Television system: American TV standard Channel coverage: VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Screen size (measured diagonally): 42 inches Panel System: Plasma Display Panel Display resolution: 852 dots (horizontal) × 480 lines (vertical) VIDEO IN 1/2/3: S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN): Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal...
Quick Setup Guide (including hookup diagrams)
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... need . Making Video Connections Your TV includes several types of your TV to perform Auto Program. Connections that 's compatible with the TV's remote control, use the following chart to determine which cables you'll need to connect the satellite antenna. To watch VHF/UHF channels with the diagram to determine which diagram to use the number listed first.) DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING VCR CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY FREEZE FAVORITES MENU TOP MENU F1 F2 TV VIDEO 1/2/3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 RESET PIC OFF MTS/SAP GUIDE TV/SAT...
... need . Making Video Connections Your TV includes several types of your TV to perform Auto Program. Connections that 's compatible with the TV's remote control, use the following chart to determine which cables you'll need to connect the satellite antenna. To watch VHF/UHF channels with the diagram to determine which diagram to use the number listed first.) DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING VCR CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY FREEZE FAVORITES MENU TOP MENU F1 F2 TV VIDEO 1/2/3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 RESET PIC OFF MTS/SAP GUIDE TV/SAT...
Quick Setup Guide (including hookup diagrams)
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...) AUDIO R AUDIO OUT VAR/FIX If your DVD player or satellite receiver has a HDMI jack, use that instead of the video connections shown here. Cables Required Splitter 1 Coaxial 4 Composite 4 Component 1 Audio 2 E Use this diagram if you have ; Cable Splitter DVD Player Rear of the video connections shown here. Cable Box or Satellite Receiver IN OUT Digital Recorder IN LINE IN L R LINE OUT OUT AUDIO VIDEO A/V INPUT DVD VCR TV VIDEO L LINE IN R VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VCR IN LINE IN LINE OUT OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO If your cable or antenna to...
...) AUDIO R AUDIO OUT VAR/FIX If your DVD player or satellite receiver has a HDMI jack, use that instead of the video connections shown here. Cables Required Splitter 1 Coaxial 4 Composite 4 Component 1 Audio 2 E Use this diagram if you have ; Cable Splitter DVD Player Rear of the video connections shown here. Cable Box or Satellite Receiver IN OUT Digital Recorder IN LINE IN L R LINE OUT OUT AUDIO VIDEO A/V INPUT DVD VCR TV VIDEO L LINE IN R VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VCR IN LINE IN LINE OUT OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO If your cable or antenna to...
