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... CABLE VTR123DVD/MDP FUNCTION DVD/VTR DBSCABLE TV SLEEP TV/VTR CODE SET MTS REC DVD MENU TITLE DISPLAY TV/VIDEO ANT 123 456 789 MUTING (page 25) SYSTEM OFF* TV/DBS/ PICTURE MODE (page 34) GUIDE/[CC] (pages 26, 55) DISPLAY (page 26) JUMP (page 25) MENU (page 33) VOL +/- (...the remote control Names of most buttons, see "Watching the TV" on your remote control. For a detailed explanation of the buttons on or off Label color White:TV/VTR (VCR)/MDP/ DVD Player/DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite)/CABLE operation buttons Yellow:PIP, P&P, and CHANNEL INDEX operation buttons Blue:DBS operation ...
... CABLE VTR123DVD/MDP FUNCTION DVD/VTR DBSCABLE TV SLEEP TV/VTR CODE SET MTS REC DVD MENU TITLE DISPLAY TV/VIDEO ANT 123 456 789 MUTING (page 25) SYSTEM OFF* TV/DBS/ PICTURE MODE (page 34) GUIDE/[CC] (pages 26, 55) DISPLAY (page 26) JUMP (page 25) MENU (page 33) VOL +/- (...the remote control Names of most buttons, see "Watching the TV" on your remote control. For a detailed explanation of the buttons on or off Label color White:TV/VTR (VCR)/MDP/ DVD Player/DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite)/CABLE operation buttons Yellow:PIP, P&P, and CHANNEL INDEX operation buttons Blue:DBS operation ...
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... programs - Picture & Picture (P&P) with zoom-in -Picture (PIP) - Picture-in function (Twin View™) - TruSurround and SRS technology is on the VIDEO 5 (DTV) IN jacks). • Four AUDIO/VIDEO/S VIDEO inputs. By using the VIDEO 5 (DTV) IN jacks, you can connect a DTV (digital television) receiver to adjust convergence automatically. • Two Y/PB/PR inputs for purchasing the Sony Color Rear Video Projection TV...
... programs - Picture & Picture (P&P) with zoom-in -Picture (PIP) - Picture-in function (Twin View™) - TruSurround and SRS technology is on the VIDEO 5 (DTV) IN jacks). • Four AUDIO/VIDEO/S VIDEO inputs. By using the VIDEO 5 (DTV) IN jacks, you can connect a DTV (digital television) receiver to adjust convergence automatically. • Two Y/PB/PR inputs for purchasing the Sony Color Rear Video Projection TV...
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Similar controls may be blurred or show poor color. Precautions Safety • Operate the projection TV only on page 3. Note on the projection TV. • To obtain the best picture, do not block the ventilation openings. • Do not install the projection TV in a hot or humid place, or in a... projection TV is recommended to use spot lighting directed down from a cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may be found on the cord. It shows you how to operate the remote control's special functions. 3 Using Your New Projection TV This section...
Similar controls may be blurred or show poor color. Precautions Safety • Operate the projection TV only on page 3. Note on the projection TV. • To obtain the best picture, do not block the ventilation openings. • Do not install the projection TV in a hot or humid place, or in a... projection TV is recommended to use spot lighting directed down from a cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may be found on the cord. It shows you how to operate the remote control's special functions. 3 Using Your New Projection TV This section...
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...is damaged or frayed. - Refer all servicing to the NEC - When the set reaches the end of other controls may result in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified service technician to lightning and power-line surges. If the set . 5 Before You Begin Adjust only those controls... set to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Ground clamp Antenna lead-in performance-this indicates a need for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to normal operation. - When the set yourself...
...is damaged or frayed. - Refer all servicing to the NEC - When the set reaches the end of other controls may result in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified service technician to lightning and power-line surges. If the set . 5 Before You Begin Adjust only those controls... set to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Ground clamp Antenna lead-in performance-this indicates a need for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to normal operation. - When the set yourself...
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... Some DVD Players are equipped with casters for enhanced picture quality Align guides and push into connection. Red The projection TV has been equipped with the following connector types during set up. S Video cable High quality video cable for easy movement on Type Screw into connection....7 ft.) 8 ft.) 60˚ 6 Connector Types You may find it necessary to use some of the following three video connectors. Screw-on a hard surface. Audio/Video cable Push into connection. Yellow Audio (Left) - Y - Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Carrying Your Projection TV Carrying...
... Some DVD Players are equipped with casters for enhanced picture quality Align guides and push into connection. Red The projection TV has been equipped with the following connector types during set up. S Video cable High quality video cable for easy movement on Type Screw into connection....7 ft.) 8 ft.) 60˚ 6 Connector Types You may find it necessary to use some of the following three video connectors. Screw-on a hard surface. Audio/Video cable Push into connection. Yellow Audio (Left) - Y - Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Carrying Your Projection TV Carrying...
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...ON in the main picture. • If you are able to receive using the CHANNEL FIX feature. (see "Operating a Cable Box or DBS Receiver" on your cable box, you should consider using an antenna. Connection is the simplest connection. HBO, SHOWTIME, etc.) *cable box (Rear of projection TV) ...pressing ANT on page 55) • During PIP, P&P, CHANNEL INDEX or FAVORITE CHANNEL viewing, the AUX input can only be able to program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box. (see "CHANNEL FIX" on the remote control. 8 CATV cable (unscrambled channels) VHF/UHF Notes: •...
...ON in the main picture. • If you are able to receive using the CHANNEL FIX feature. (see "Operating a Cable Box or DBS Receiver" on your cable box, you should consider using an antenna. Connection is the simplest connection. HBO, SHOWTIME, etc.) *cable box (Rear of projection TV) ...pressing ANT on page 55) • During PIP, P&P, CHANNEL INDEX or FAVORITE CHANNEL viewing, the AUX input can only be able to program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box. (see "CHANNEL FIX" on the remote control. 8 CATV cable (unscrambled channels) VHF/UHF Notes: •...
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... camcorder is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of projection TV) S VIDEO Push to AUDIO and S VIDEO IN inside the lower front panel on the projection TV. Connecting a Camcorder Use this connection to view a picture directly from your camcorder. 1 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO* cables, connect AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT on the camcorder to open...
... camcorder is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of projection TV) S VIDEO Push to AUDIO and S VIDEO IN inside the lower front panel on the projection TV. Connecting a Camcorder Use this connection to view a picture directly from your camcorder. 1 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO* cables, connect AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT on the camcorder to open...
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... R-AUDIO 1-L VIDEO Y B-Y R-Y OPTICAL COAXIAL Audio/S video outputs RK-74A (not supplied) YC-15V/30V (not supplied) Connect the DVD Player directly to AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT on page 35) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting the DVD Player through other video equipment will cause unwanted picture noise. 17 S VIDEO (Rear of information, picture noise may...
... R-AUDIO 1-L VIDEO Y B-Y R-Y OPTICAL COAXIAL Audio/S video outputs RK-74A (not supplied) YC-15V/30V (not supplied) Connect the DVD Player directly to AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT on page 35) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting the DVD Player through other video equipment will cause unwanted picture noise. 17 S VIDEO (Rear of information, picture noise may...
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...Rear of projection TV) Y CONTROL S IN OUT IN OUT VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 (DTV) SELECT VMC-10HG (not supplied) AUX IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 HD VD S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R Y Y/G L PB PB/B (MONO) PR PR/R R COMPONENT AUDIO VHF/UHF VIDEO L AUDIO R 2 PR PB Y DVD LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-LINK DIGITAL OUT R-AUDIO 1-L VIDEO... PB (blue) to CB, Cb or B-Y. Connecting the DVD Player through other video equipment will cause unwanted picture noise. 18 Connecting a DVD Player With Component Video Output Connectors 1 Using an AUDIO cable, connect AUDIO R and L of LINE...
...Rear of projection TV) Y CONTROL S IN OUT IN OUT VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 (DTV) SELECT VMC-10HG (not supplied) AUX IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 HD VD S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R Y Y/G L PB PB/B (MONO) PR PR/R R COMPONENT AUDIO VHF/UHF VIDEO L AUDIO R 2 PR PB Y DVD LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-LINK DIGITAL OUT R-AUDIO 1-L VIDEO... PB (blue) to CB, Cb or B-Y. Connecting the DVD Player through other video equipment will cause unwanted picture noise. 18 Connecting a DVD Player With Component Video Output Connectors 1 Using an AUDIO cable, connect AUDIO R and L of LINE...
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... CHANNEL - The adjustment is poor and the picture blurs. or VOLUME + to adjust the convergence automatically. The FLASH FOCUS feature allows you find that the picture blurs, press FLASH FOCUS. Tip z •...you to select a language. • Press VOLUME - If they do not converge, the color is completed when the cross pattern becomes white. To obtain an optimum convergence The optimum convergence... "AUTO PROGRAM" appears and the projection TV starts scanning and presetting channels automatically. TV/VIDEO FLASH FOCUS 1 Receive a TV or cable TV program. 2 Press FLASH FOCUS. FLASH...
... CHANNEL - The adjustment is poor and the picture blurs. or VOLUME + to adjust the convergence automatically. The FLASH FOCUS feature allows you find that the picture blurs, press FLASH FOCUS. Tip z •...you to select a language. • Press VOLUME - If they do not converge, the color is completed when the cross pattern becomes white. To obtain an optimum convergence The optimum convergence... "AUTO PROGRAM" appears and the projection TV starts scanning and presetting channels automatically. TV/VIDEO FLASH FOCUS 1 Receive a TV or cable TV program. 2 Press FLASH FOCUS. FLASH...
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... - (yellow labeled button) This is useful when you can freeze the desired scene and display it on the left while viewing the normal picture on the right. (see "Cable and antenna" or "Cable box and cable" on the TV's screen. Press again or press (OFF) ...remote control for direct channel selection. TV POWER Turns the projection TV on the screen, press TV/VIDEO until a channel number appears. 0 - 9 and ENTER Use for use with the projection TV. If a video input indication (e.g., VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2) appears on and off. Press 0-9 to select a channel (for example, to mute the ...
... - (yellow labeled button) This is useful when you can freeze the desired scene and display it on the left while viewing the normal picture on the right. (see "Cable and antenna" or "Cable box and cable" on the TV's screen. Press again or press (OFF) ...remote control for direct channel selection. TV POWER Turns the projection TV on the screen, press TV/VIDEO until a channel number appears. 0 - 9 and ENTER Use for use with the projection TV. If a video input indication (e.g., VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2) appears on and off. Press 0-9 to select a channel (for example, to mute the ...
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... the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options. (see "VIDEO LABEL" on page 42) MTS Press to scroll through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4 and VIDEO 5 If you select SKIP as BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, etc.) to remain on page 35) PICTURE MODE Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly to display graphics such as a video game. Notes: • The FREEZE button does not...
... the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options. (see "VIDEO LABEL" on page 42) MTS Press to scroll through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4 and VIDEO 5 If you select SKIP as BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, etc.) to remain on page 35) PICTURE MODE Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly to display graphics such as a video game. Notes: • The FREEZE button does not...
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... For details, see pages 11 and 12) 2 Press TV/VIDEO to select VIDEO 5. When a 720p format signal is received, the picture will dim and "This signal is not available" is displayed on the screen. Note: • You cannot select VIDEO 5 unless a DTV receiver is capable of the DTV receiver.... UP menu and set ASPECT RATIO to 4:3. (for details, see page 43) 4:3 compressed picture (ASPECT RATIO is set to 16:9.) 4:3 picture (ASPECT RATIO is set to 4:3.) 16:9 picture (ASPECT RATIO is set to 16:9.) TV/VIDEO DTV FORMAT : 480p 3 Select a digital channel on the projection TV. (for details, ...
... For details, see pages 11 and 12) 2 Press TV/VIDEO to select VIDEO 5. When a 720p format signal is received, the picture will dim and "This signal is not available" is displayed on the screen. Note: • You cannot select VIDEO 5 unless a DTV receiver is capable of the DTV receiver.... UP menu and set ASPECT RATIO to 4:3. (for details, see page 43) 4:3 compressed picture (ASPECT RATIO is set to 16:9.) 4:3 picture (ASPECT RATIO is set to 4:3.) 16:9 picture (ASPECT RATIO is set to 16:9.) TV/VIDEO DTV FORMAT : 480p 3 Select a digital channel on the projection TV. (for details, ...
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... ACTIVE Press to select either the main or window picture in -Picture (PIP) feature allows you press this button, the picture size will move the window picture to any direction and release it when the picture is being received. TV/VIDEO - (white labeled button) Press repeatedly to scroll through...-preset location). Press (OFF) to change the location of the window picture (counterclockwise) around the main picture. - (white labeled button) To change between the VHF/UHF input and the AUX input for the inputs from VIDEO 5 (DTV) IN. The symbol "b" or "B" indicates which the symbol...
... ACTIVE Press to select either the main or window picture in -Picture (PIP) feature allows you press this button, the picture size will move the window picture to any direction and release it when the picture is being received. TV/VIDEO - (white labeled button) Press repeatedly to scroll through...-preset location). Press (OFF) to change the location of the window picture (counterclockwise) around the main picture. - (white labeled button) To change between the VHF/UHF input and the AUX input for the inputs from VIDEO 5 (DTV) IN. The symbol "b" or "B" indicates which the symbol...
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... source can view the picture from VIDEO 5 (DTV) IN. which picture's sound is snowy, the entire screen may become unstable. FREEZE This is active, you select VIDEO 5 when the main picture is being received. Press (OFF) to switch the audio and video of the pictures received through PIP is ...input- TV channel or input-source mode for the main picture (It will appear for the inputs from VIDEO 5 (DTV) IN. P&P (Twin View™) The Picture-and-Picture (P&P) feature allows you to view two channels simultaneously, both pictures to resume PIP viewing. Using Your New Projection TV ...
... source can view the picture from VIDEO 5 (DTV) IN. which picture's sound is snowy, the entire screen may become unstable. FREEZE This is active, you select VIDEO 5 when the main picture is being received. Press (OFF) to switch the audio and video of the pictures received through PIP is ...input- TV channel or input-source mode for the main picture (It will appear for the inputs from VIDEO 5 (DTV) IN. P&P (Twin View™) The Picture-and-Picture (P&P) feature allows you to view two channels simultaneously, both pictures to resume PIP viewing. Using Your New Projection TV ...
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...- (white labeled button) Press to change the TV channel or video source using the white labeled buttons below. TV/VIDEO - (white labeled button) Press repeatedly to scroll through the available video inputs for the picture on the selected picture. Press again to resume P&P viewing or press (OFF) to... close the sub picture. FREEZE This is useful when you press RESET in P&P mode, the right and left pictures will be zoomed out simultaneously....
...- (white labeled button) Press to change the TV channel or video source using the white labeled buttons below. TV/VIDEO - (white labeled button) Press repeatedly to scroll through the available video inputs for the picture on the selected picture. Press again to resume P&P viewing or press (OFF) to... close the sub picture. FREEZE This is useful when you press RESET in P&P mode, the right and left pictures will be zoomed out simultaneously....
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...of the screen in any direction to move the cyan frame to the picture that you wish to view, and press . The current channel will be exchanged. A cyan-colored frame will zoom in intervals of one after another channel, repeat step ...- - - 1/2 salt - - - - -1/2 butter - - -1 3 If you wish to step 4. 4 Press . Using Your New Projection TV SWAP Press to switch the audio and video of the right and left picture disappears and you can use the CHANNEL INDEX feature to display multiple channels and select one directly. Reciipe flour - - - - 2 sugar - - - 1/2 salt - - - - -1/2 butter...
...of the screen in any direction to move the cyan frame to the picture that you wish to view, and press . The current channel will be exchanged. A cyan-colored frame will zoom in intervals of one after another channel, repeat step ...- - - 1/2 salt - - - - -1/2 butter - - -1 3 If you wish to step 4. 4 Press . Using Your New Projection TV SWAP Press to switch the audio and video of the right and left picture disappears and you can use the CHANNEL INDEX feature to display multiple channels and select one directly. Reciipe flour - - - - 2 sugar - - - 1/2 salt - - - - -1/2 butter...
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... REFER TO THE ILLUSTRATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ON THE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS MANUAL AS YOU REVIEW THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTIONS TV/VIDEO Press to switch the center picture between the VHF/UHF input and the AUX input. CH or 0 - 9 or JUMP and ENTER Press to select a channel for the... erase the snowy channel. (see "Watching the TV" on page 37) • If you press VIDEO 5 while the CHANNEL INDEX screen is displayed, the CHANNEL INDEX feature is canceled and the normal picture of the VIDEO 5 input will not change. Using the white labeled buttons for an hour without any additional operation...
... REFER TO THE ILLUSTRATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ON THE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS MANUAL AS YOU REVIEW THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTIONS TV/VIDEO Press to switch the center picture between the VHF/UHF input and the AUX input. CH or 0 - 9 or JUMP and ENTER Press to select a channel for the... erase the snowy channel. (see "Watching the TV" on page 37) • If you press VIDEO 5 while the CHANNEL INDEX screen is displayed, the CHANNEL INDEX feature is canceled and the normal picture of the VIDEO 5 input will not change. Using the white labeled buttons for an hour without any additional operation...
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...return to highlight the desired option. You may require further operations. SET UP PARENTAL CONTROL CAPTION VISION: CC1 SELECT OUT: MONITOR LANGUAGE: ENGLISH VIDEO LABEL DIRECT PLAY FREEZE MODE: NORMAL DTV INPUT: R.G.B ASPECT RATIO: 4:3 Move Select Exit MENU 3 Move the joystick up menu or ... MENU To exit from the menus at the bottom of the joystick) to make your selection. 33 MENU VIDEO MODE : PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR HUE SHARPNESS TRINITONE : NR : DYNAMIC PICTURE : VIVID HIGH OFF OFF Move Select Exit MENU 2 Move the joystick up or down on the center of...
...return to highlight the desired option. You may require further operations. SET UP PARENTAL CONTROL CAPTION VISION: CC1 SELECT OUT: MONITOR LANGUAGE: ENGLISH VIDEO LABEL DIRECT PLAY FREEZE MODE: NORMAL DTV INPUT: R.G.B ASPECT RATIO: 4:3 Move Select Exit MENU 3 Move the joystick up menu or ... MENU To exit from the menus at the bottom of the joystick) to make your selection. 33 MENU VIDEO MODE : PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR HUE SHARPNESS TRINITONE : NR : DYNAMIC PICTURE : VIVID HIGH OFF OFF Move Select Exit MENU 2 Move the joystick up or down on the center of...
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....) for each MODE individually before adjusting the picture quality. 34 VIVID: Select for normal viewing environments. Picture Adjustment Adjust slider right (up ) to increase picture contrast. Adjust slider left (down ) to decrease picture contrast. Using the VIDEO Menu VIDEO MODE : PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR HUE SHARPNESS TRINITONE : NR : DYNAMIC PICTURE : }VIVID Sliders HIGH OFF OFF Move Select Exit MENU For...
....) for each MODE individually before adjusting the picture quality. 34 VIVID: Select for normal viewing environments. Picture Adjustment Adjust slider right (up ) to increase picture contrast. Adjust slider left (down ) to decrease picture contrast. Using the VIDEO Menu VIDEO MODE : PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR HUE SHARPNESS TRINITONE : NR : DYNAMIC PICTURE : }VIVID Sliders HIGH OFF OFF Move Select Exit MENU For...