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... on page 4. It is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer regarding this product. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that face the screen with opaque drapery. Model No. It is incorporated under ... at temperature below 41°F (5°C). ❑ If the LCD Projection TV is a U.S. TruSurround technology is desirable to excessive dust or mechanical vibration. ❑ Avoid operating the LCD Projection TV at the rear of BBE Sound, Inc. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are trademarks of ...
... on page 4. It is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer regarding this product. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that face the screen with opaque drapery. Model No. It is incorporated under ... at temperature below 41°F (5°C). ❑ If the LCD Projection TV is a U.S. TruSurround technology is desirable to excessive dust or mechanical vibration. ❑ Avoid operating the LCD Projection TV at the rear of BBE Sound, Inc. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are trademarks of ...
Operating Instructions
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... can result in a fire or electric shock. Attachments Do not use strong solvents such as a precaution against the possibility of LCD Projection TV. Never use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer for the specific model of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard...contamination on an unstable cart, stand, table or shelf. An appliance and cart combination should be necessary to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being used. When the set through the cabinet slots as the supplied cleaning cloth or a glass cleaning cloth. ❑...
... can result in a fire or electric shock. Attachments Do not use strong solvents such as a precaution against the possibility of LCD Projection TV. Never use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer for the specific model of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard...contamination on an unstable cart, stand, table or shelf. An appliance and cart combination should be necessary to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being used. When the set through the cabinet slots as the supplied cleaning cloth or a glass cleaning cloth. ❑...
Operating Instructions
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... is being recorded. S VIDEO does not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to provide sound. ✍ You cannot record signals from one VCR to the other while using your LCD projection TV to change the video input on your VCR. Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the playback ...VCR's S VIDEO OUT jack to the Y, PB, PR input. 32 Rear of the yellow video cable on your combined A/V cable. Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing If you connect two VCRs, you can record from equipment connected...
... is being recorded. S VIDEO does not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to provide sound. ✍ You cannot record signals from one VCR to the other while using your LCD projection TV to change the video input on your VCR. Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the playback ...VCR's S VIDEO OUT jack to the Y, PB, PR input. 32 Rear of the yellow video cable on your combined A/V cable. Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing If you connect two VCRs, you can record from equipment connected...
Operating Instructions
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... the Digital TV Set-top box's Y, PB and PR jacks to the LCD projection TV. ✍ The Y, PB and PR jacks do not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to provide sound. ✍ Component video connection is not compatible with digital TV receivers configured with ...component connectors Disconnect all format types. 2 Using an audio cable, connect the Digital TV Set-top box's Audio OUT jacks to view 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Rear of LCD projection TV Y...
... the Digital TV Set-top box's Y, PB and PR jacks to the LCD projection TV. ✍ The Y, PB and PR jacks do not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to provide sound. ✍ Component video connection is not compatible with digital TV receivers configured with ...component connectors Disconnect all format types. 2 Using an audio cable, connect the Digital TV Set-top box's Audio OUT jacks to view 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Rear of LCD projection TV Y...
Operating Instructions
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.../480p) DVI-HDTV OUT (1080i/720p/480p) RK-74A (not supplied) AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) 40 DVI-D single link cable DVI-HDTV IN VIDEO Rear of LCD projection TV Digital TV Set-top box OPTICAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT (480i) 1 2 L1 L2 OPTICAL S. z Be sure to read the Set-top box manual...-D single link cable, connect the Digital TV Set-top box's DVI-HDTV connector to the LCD projection TV. ✍ The DVI-HDTV VIDEO connector does not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to provide sound. 2 Using an audio cable, connect the Digital TV Set-top box's Audio OUT jacks to...
.../480p) DVI-HDTV OUT (1080i/720p/480p) RK-74A (not supplied) AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) 40 DVI-D single link cable DVI-HDTV IN VIDEO Rear of LCD projection TV Digital TV Set-top box OPTICAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT (480i) 1 2 L1 L2 OPTICAL S. z Be sure to read the Set-top box manual...-D single link cable, connect the Digital TV Set-top box's DVI-HDTV connector to the LCD projection TV. ✍ The DVI-HDTV VIDEO connector does not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to provide sound. 2 Using an audio cable, connect the Digital TV Set-top box's Audio OUT jacks to...
Operating Instructions
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...off Twin View. Also available in the Video menu. Turns on/off . Press to mute the sound. Button Descriptions RM-Y912 Button 1 MUTING Description Press to enter the Scrolling Channel Index mode. The LCD projection TV alternates between two channels. Displays the program guide of your satellite. You can view and select... Control The following table describes the buttons on the remote control that are for details on setting the time. Press once to restore the sound. 2 ANT 3 DISPLAY 4 JUMP 5 FUNCTION 6 PICTURE MODE Changes between the VHF/UHF input and the AUX input.
...off Twin View. Also available in the Video menu. Turns on/off . Press to mute the sound. Button Descriptions RM-Y912 Button 1 MUTING Description Press to enter the Scrolling Channel Index mode. The LCD projection TV alternates between two channels. Displays the program guide of your satellite. You can view and select... Control The following table describes the buttons on the remote control that are for details on setting the time. Press once to restore the sound. 2 ANT 3 DISPLAY 4 JUMP 5 FUNCTION 6 PICTURE MODE Changes between the VHF/UHF input and the AUX input.
Operating Instructions
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... settings to display the Memory Stick Menu. Press to the factory defaults. Displays the Favorite Channels list. Freezes the window picture. Press to your LCD projection TV's video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6 and VIDEO 7. qd POWER buttons (GREEN) qf TV/VIDEO qg 0 - 9 and ENTER qh z REC ...RESET qj FAVORITES qk FREEZE ql MEMORY STICK w; Cycles through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP, and Mono. Using the Features RM-Y912 Button qs VOL +/- MTS/SAP wa CH +/-
... settings to display the Memory Stick Menu. Press to the factory defaults. Displays the Favorite Channels list. Freezes the window picture. Press to your LCD projection TV's video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6 and VIDEO 7. qd POWER buttons (GREEN) qf TV/VIDEO qg 0 - 9 and ENTER qh z REC ...RESET qj FAVORITES qk FREEZE ql MEMORY STICK w; Cycles through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP, and Mono. Using the Features RM-Y912 Button qs VOL +/- MTS/SAP wa CH +/-
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...will dim three seconds later. Press 0-9 to select a channel (for example, to mute the sound. The LCD projection TV will appear on the screen, press TV/VIDEO or CH +/ - To restore the sound, press again or press VOL +. 9 FREEZE This is useful when you can be accessed ...directly through the channels (+ up . down). 7 JUMP Press to display the channel number, current time and channel label (if set). down information that appears on the LCD projection TV's screen (...
...will dim three seconds later. Press 0-9 to select a channel (for example, to mute the sound. The LCD projection TV will appear on the screen, press TV/VIDEO or CH +/ - To restore the sound, press again or press VOL +. 9 FREEZE This is useful when you can be accessed ...directly through the channels (+ up . down). 7 JUMP Press to display the channel number, current time and channel label (if set). down information that appears on the LCD projection TV's screen (...
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If you select Skip as Brightness, Color, etc.) to suit your LCD projection TV will skip the video input you selected (see "Mode" on page 67. 48 Mild: Select to smooth the outline of four different video modes .... For details, see "Video Label" on page 80). Using the Features RM-Y912 qa TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to scroll through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options (see "MTS" on page 69). qs MTS/SAP Press to directly choose one of digital image. Pro: Select to display a standard picture for...
If you select Skip as Brightness, Color, etc.) to suit your LCD projection TV will skip the video input you selected (see "Mode" on page 67. 48 Mild: Select to smooth the outline of four different video modes .... For details, see "Video Label" on page 80). Using the Features RM-Y912 qa TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to scroll through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options (see "MTS" on page 69). qs MTS/SAP Press to directly choose one of digital image. Pro: Select to display a standard picture for...
Operating Instructions
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... all receivable channels scrolling on the screen without leaving the current channel. ✍ Scrolling Channel Index will be displayed in normal motion picture, and the sound also switches to this channel. (Continued) 55 To return to scrolling, press V and v again. To use the Scrolling Channel Index function 1 Press . The current channel...
... all receivable channels scrolling on the screen without leaving the current channel. ✍ Scrolling Channel Index will be displayed in normal motion picture, and the sound also switches to this channel. (Continued) 55 To return to scrolling, press V and v again. To use the Scrolling Channel Index function 1 Press . The current channel...
Operating Instructions
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... you to make adjustments to your picture settings. 67 It also allows you to second 69 audio programming (SAP), or customizing the Effect of the sound on your Video inputs, and selecting the language of programs based on the type of program you are viewing. Allows you to select it . To... arrow button to set the wide screen mode, adjust the vertical 71 center in wide mode, and set up your channels, 79 labeling your LCD projection TV.
... you to make adjustments to your picture settings. 67 It also allows you to second 69 audio programming (SAP), or customizing the Effect of the sound on your Video inputs, and selecting the language of programs based on the type of program you are viewing. Allows you to select it . To... arrow button to set the wide screen mode, adjust the vertical 71 center in wide mode, and set up your channels, 79 labeling your LCD projection TV.
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...the LCD projection TV remains in Stereo mode.) Mono Select for Treble, Bass and Balance ❑ Press RESET on the remote control when in stereo. To restore the factory default settings for mono reception. (Use to turn off Steady Sound. Effect TruSurround Select for surround sound (for ...to emphasize left or right speaker balance. MTS Stereo Enjoy stereo, bilingual and Auto SAP mono programs Select for stereo programs only). Steady Sound Auto Select to exit the menu screen. That option's settings appear. 5 Use the arrow button to scroll through the options. 4 Press...
...the LCD projection TV remains in Stereo mode.) Mono Select for Treble, Bass and Balance ❑ Press RESET on the remote control when in stereo. To restore the factory default settings for mono reception. (Use to turn off Steady Sound. Effect TruSurround Select for surround sound (for ...to emphasize left or right speaker balance. MTS Stereo Enjoy stereo, bilingual and Auto SAP mono programs Select for stereo programs only). Steady Sound Auto Select to exit the menu screen. That option's settings appear. 5 Use the arrow button to scroll through the options. 4 Press...
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Select to turn on the LCD projection TV speakers. Use your audio receiver's volume control to turn off the LCD projection TV speakers and listen to the LCD projection TV's sound only through your external audio system speakers. The LCD projection TV's speakers are turned off , but the volume output from your audio system can still...
Select to turn on the LCD projection TV speakers. Use your audio receiver's volume control to turn off the LCD projection TV speakers and listen to the LCD projection TV's sound only through your external audio system speakers. The LCD projection TV's speakers are turned off , but the volume output from your audio system can still...
Operating Instructions
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... name and the time remaining in the program (if the broadcaster offers this service). CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program. (Should be set to CC1. That feature's options appear. 5 Use the arrow button to scroll through the features. 4 Press to select from...
... name and the time remaining in the program (if the broadcaster offers this service). CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program. (Should be set to CC1. That feature's options appear. 5 Use the arrow button to scroll through the features. 4 Press to select from...
Operating Instructions
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...the Parent Menu" on , and LAMP (red) indication is connected securely to the wall outlet. ❏ Locate the LCD projection TV at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. Call your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at least 3-4 feet away from the screen (see page 45). ❏ Make ...are not using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to radio noise (see "MTS" on the front of your local Sony Service Center. Good picture, no sound ❏ Make sure the LCD projection TV's power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet. ❏ Push the power button on page 69...
...the Parent Menu" on , and LAMP (red) indication is connected securely to the wall outlet. ❏ Locate the LCD projection TV at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. Call your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at least 3-4 feet away from the screen (see page 45). ❏ Make ...are not using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to radio noise (see "MTS" on the front of your local Sony Service Center. Good picture, no sound ❏ Make sure the LCD projection TV's power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet. ❏ Push the power button on page 69...
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... control 85 Camcorder, connecting 41 Caption Vision 79 CATV. Index A Activating a Twin View screen 51 Adding channels to the channel list 73 Adjusting audio, Steady Sound 69 ANT button 45 Antenna, connecting 25 Audio menu 66, 69 Audio receiver, connecting 36 Audio/Video cable 24 Auto Program (channel setup) 44, 73...
... control 85 Camcorder, connecting 41 Caption Vision 79 CATV. Index A Activating a Twin View screen 51 Adding channels to the channel list 73 Adjusting audio, Steady Sound 69 ANT button 45 Antenna, connecting 25 Audio menu 66, 69 Audio receiver, connecting 36 Audio/Video cable 24 Auto Program (channel setup) 44, 73...
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... of the projection TV 25-43 J JUMP button 45 Jump, using 47 L Label Channels 74 video inputs 80 Lamp, replacing 13-16 M Memory Stick Index 62 indicator (LED) 22 inserting 60 insertion slot ...46 Presetting channels 44 Problems, troubleshooting 87-90 R Ratings setting 76 viewing blocked programs 76 Rear panel controls and connections 23 Remote control Function of buttons 47 inserting batteries 17 programming 82-83...channels 44 Setup menu 66, 79 Sharpness, adjusting 67 Specifications 91-92 Steady Sound adjusting 69 Surround sound 69 T Timer set current 81 Timer menu 81 Timer setting 81 Treble, adjusting...
... of the projection TV 25-43 J JUMP button 45 Jump, using 47 L Label Channels 74 video inputs 80 Lamp, replacing 13-16 M Memory Stick Index 62 indicator (LED) 22 inserting 60 insertion slot ...46 Presetting channels 44 Problems, troubleshooting 87-90 R Ratings setting 76 viewing blocked programs 76 Rear panel controls and connections 23 Remote control Function of buttons 47 inserting batteries 17 programming 82-83...channels 44 Setup menu 66, 79 Sharpness, adjusting 67 Specifications 91-92 Steady Sound adjusting 69 Surround sound 69 T Timer set current 81 Timer menu 81 Timer setting 81 Treble, adjusting...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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Contents What is Home Theater Page 3 Why Sony Page 4 What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Page 6 Home Theater Sources DVD Players Page 7 About Progressive Scan Page 9 Super Audio CD Playback Page 10 Digital Satellite Receivers Page 11 About High Definition ... Aspect Ratio Page 17 Choosing a Screen Size Page 18 Choosing a Screen Type Page 19 Features to Look For Page 25 Home Theater Sound About Surround Sound Page 28 Surround Sound Formats Page 29 A/V Receivers Page 30 Speaker Consistency Page 33 Types of Speakers Page 34 Bringing it All Back Home Before You Buy...
Contents What is Home Theater Page 3 Why Sony Page 4 What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Page 6 Home Theater Sources DVD Players Page 7 About Progressive Scan Page 9 Super Audio CD Playback Page 10 Digital Satellite Receivers Page 11 About High Definition ... Aspect Ratio Page 17 Choosing a Screen Size Page 18 Choosing a Screen Type Page 19 Features to Look For Page 25 Home Theater Sound About Surround Sound Page 28 Surround Sound Formats Page 29 A/V Receivers Page 30 Speaker Consistency Page 33 Types of Speakers Page 34 Bringing it All Back Home Before You Buy...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...now is the time to Home Theater 3 Compared to jump in electronics such as progressive scan DVD players, flat-panel televisions and Dolby Digital® surround sound. So if you in a theater so compelling. Consider the giant screen, teeming with astonishing emotional force. Today you... ever thought possible. And if your home theater is a few years ago, today's home theaters enjoy far greater realism, drama and impact. The Sony Guide...
...now is the time to Home Theater 3 Compared to jump in electronics such as progressive scan DVD players, flat-panel televisions and Dolby Digital® surround sound. So if you in a theater so compelling. Consider the giant screen, teeming with astonishing emotional force. Today you... ever thought possible. And if your home theater is a few years ago, today's home theaters enjoy far greater realism, drama and impact. The Sony Guide...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... TV studios where programming is the gold standard in movie theaters from coast to Home Theater 4 The Sony Guide to coast. The Sony Dynamic Digital Sound® (SDDS®) system is better prepared to capture major Hollywood action adventure movies, comedies, dramas...a fixture in picture quality. After all, Sony Pictures Entertainment is one of episodic television, commercials and music videos. We coinvented many of the essentials of digital movie making. Why Sony? Our Plasma WEGA™ and Grand WEGA™ televisions have won rave reviews. But that's only ...
... TV studios where programming is the gold standard in movie theaters from coast to Home Theater 4 The Sony Guide to coast. The Sony Dynamic Digital Sound® (SDDS®) system is better prepared to capture major Hollywood action adventure movies, comedies, dramas...a fixture in picture quality. After all, Sony Pictures Entertainment is one of episodic television, commercials and music videos. We coinvented many of the essentials of digital movie making. Why Sony? Our Plasma WEGA™ and Grand WEGA™ televisions have won rave reviews. But that's only ...