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... information or operation, call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Printed in either its option, at no charge, or pay for a period of the Product, including the antenna. To obtain warranty service, you may not apply to obtain warranty service. 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...
... information or operation, call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Printed in either its option, at no charge, or pay for a period of the Product, including the antenna. To obtain warranty service, you may not apply to obtain warranty service. 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...
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... of television closed captioning in the literature accompanying the appliance. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony has determined that may be permanently imprinted onto the screen. SRS technology is intended to alert the user to Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with the limits for the use strong solvents such as practical. Licensed by cable companies...
... of television closed captioning in the literature accompanying the appliance. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony has determined that may be permanently imprinted onto the screen. SRS technology is intended to alert the user to Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with the limits for the use strong solvents such as practical. Licensed by cable companies...
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... snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being used. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for long periods of the set is continuous or frequent while the TV is a safety feature. It is not being turned on the serial/model plate. To ensure reliable operation of electrical power supplied to direct sunlight...
... snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being used. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for long periods of the set is continuous or frequent while the TV is a safety feature. It is not being turned on the serial/model plate. To ensure reliable operation of electrical power supplied to direct sunlight...
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... original parts. Safety Check Upon completion of time, unplug it can come in the operating instructions. Be sure the antenna system is installed, follow the precautions below. This will often require extensive work by the manufacturer) to determine that the set exhibits a distinct change in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of overhead power lines or other hazards. Power-Cord...
... original parts. Safety Check Upon completion of time, unplug it can come in the operating instructions. Be sure the antenna system is installed, follow the precautions below. This will often require extensive work by the manufacturer) to determine that the set exhibits a distinct change in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of overhead power lines or other hazards. Power-Cord...
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...Audio Receiver 22 Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 23 Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors 24 Connecting a Digital TV Receiver 25 Connecting a Camcorder 26 Using the CONTROL S Feature 27 Setting Up the TV Automatically 28 Using the Menus Overview 35 Using the Video Menu 36 Using the Audio Menu 38 Using the Channel Menu 40 Using the Parent Menu 42 Using the Timer Menu 46 Using the Setup Menu 47 Other Information Overview 49 Programming the Remote Control 50 Operating Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 53 Troubleshooting 55 Specifications...
...Audio Receiver 22 Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 23 Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors 24 Connecting a Digital TV Receiver 25 Connecting a Camcorder 26 Using the CONTROL S Feature 27 Setting Up the TV Automatically 28 Using the Menus Overview 35 Using the Video Menu 36 Using the Audio Menu 38 Using the Channel Menu 40 Using the Parent Menu 42 Using the Timer Menu 46 Using the Setup Menu 47 Other Information Overview 49 Programming the Remote Control 50 Operating Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 53 Troubleshooting 55 Specifications...
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... of Wega technology almost immediately. You'll recognize the superiority of the features that sharpens picture definition. ❑ Steady Sound: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between programs and commercials. ❑ Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable programming for younger viewers. ❑ Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for quality sources such as DVD player, Satellite and Digital camcorder. ❑ Twin View™: Using...
... of Wega technology almost immediately. You'll recognize the superiority of the features that sharpens picture definition. ❑ Steady Sound: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between programs and commercials. ❑ Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable programming for younger viewers. ❑ Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for quality sources such as DVD player, Satellite and Digital camcorder. ❑ Twin View™: Using...
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...+ or CH- Press once to your TV's video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6. button. For high quality sources (i.e., DVD player, Satellite Receiver), this button cycles through the video equipment connected to display the current time and channel label (if set) and channel number. Cycles through the available high-resolution picture modes: Interlaced, Progressive. Button Descriptions MUTING VCR/DVD POWER SAT/CABLE 1 TV 0 PICTURE qa MODE DRC MODE DISPLAY ANT 2 qs 3 MTS/SAP qd GUIDE 123 456 qf 789 JUMP ENTER 4 0 5 FUNCTION...
...+ or CH- Press once to your TV's video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6. button. For high quality sources (i.e., DVD player, Satellite Receiver), this button cycles through the video equipment connected to display the current time and channel label (if set) and channel number. Cycles through the available high-resolution picture modes: Interlaced, Progressive. Button Descriptions MUTING VCR/DVD POWER SAT/CABLE 1 TV 0 PICTURE qa MODE DRC MODE DISPLAY ANT 2 qs 3 MTS/SAP qd GUIDE 123 456 qf 789 JUMP ENTER 4 0 5 FUNCTION...
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... operate. AV 1 2 3 DVD Select the equipment (TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE) that you want to select a channel; Press again to cycle through channels. Scan through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program), and Mono. qg FUNCTION buttons (WHITE) qh FREEZE qj MENU qk CH +/ql FAVORITES w; Press to restore the picture. For details, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 30. Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Button...
... operate. AV 1 2 3 DVD Select the equipment (TV, VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE) that you want to select a channel; Press again to cycle through channels. Scan through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program), and Mono. qg FUNCTION buttons (WHITE) qh FREEZE qj MENU qk CH +/ql FAVORITES w; Press to restore the picture. For details, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 30. Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Button...
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... to view remaining time ws DVD MENU Displays the DVD menu. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on before shutting off automatically. wf VCR/DVD CONTROLS m Rewind REC Record N Play M Fast-forward X Pause x Stop wg 0 - 9 and ENTER Press 0 - 9 to operate non-Sony video equipment. While Sleep feature is set, press once to remain on page 50. Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega (Continued from the previous page) MUTING POWER VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE TV SLEEP...
... to view remaining time ws DVD MENU Displays the DVD menu. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on before shutting off automatically. wf VCR/DVD CONTROLS m Rewind REC Record N Play M Fast-forward X Pause x Stop wg 0 - 9 and ENTER Press 0 - 9 to operate non-Sony video equipment. While Sleep feature is set, press once to remain on page 50. Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega (Continued from the previous page) MUTING POWER VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE TV SLEEP...
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...power plug should automatically disengage from this hook AC Power cord 7 You can detach the cord from its holder. Topic TV Controls and Connectors Basic Connection (Connecting Cable TV or Antenna) Connecting a VCR and Cable Connecting a VCR and Cable Box Connecting Two VCRs for setting up your TV. Installing the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for Tape Editing Connecting a Satellite Receiver Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Connecting an Audio Receiver Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors Connecting a DVD Player with a hook...
...power plug should automatically disengage from this hook AC Power cord 7 You can detach the cord from its holder. Topic TV Controls and Connectors Basic Connection (Connecting Cable TV or Antenna) Connecting a VCR and Cable Connecting a VCR and Cable Box Connecting Two VCRs for setting up your TV. Installing the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for Tape Editing Connecting a Satellite Receiver Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Connecting an Audio Receiver Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors Connecting a DVD Player with a hook...
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... cable: 1 Select antenna mode by pressing ANT on the remote control. 2 Turn the cable to use a cable box. the unscrambled picture from both AUX and VHF/UHF inputs in the right Twin View picture. 11 To receive channels using your TV when the signal is sent to TO CONVERTER) TO CONVERTER Antenna cable VHF/UHF Select CABLE or antenna (ANT) mode by pressing ANT on the remote control. With this set-up convenient. Installing the TV Cable and Antenna...
... cable: 1 Select antenna mode by pressing ANT on the remote control. 2 Turn the cable to use a cable box. the unscrambled picture from both AUX and VHF/UHF inputs in the right Twin View picture. 11 To receive channels using your TV when the signal is sent to TO CONVERTER) TO CONVERTER Antenna cable VHF/UHF Select CABLE or antenna (ANT) mode by pressing ANT on the remote control. With this set-up convenient. Installing the TV Cable and Antenna...
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... change channels using your TV when the signal is scrambled. ❑ Use the TV remote control to the respective input channels on the TV. (Continued on the next page) 15 Installing the TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Box Use this setup you need to use a cable box, and ❑ You want to use the Twin View feature. regular cable channels), so you can substitute an S VIDEO cable for sound.) Connect the left (white) and right (red) audio output channels of them (pay channels...
... change channels using your TV when the signal is scrambled. ❑ Use the TV remote control to the respective input channels on the TV. (Continued on the next page) 15 Installing the TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Box Use this setup you need to use a cable box, and ❑ You want to use the Twin View feature. regular cable channels), so you can substitute an S VIDEO cable for sound.) Connect the left (white) and right (red) audio output channels of them (pay channels...
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... the video signal, you can use an S VIDEO cable for sound. Installing the TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver's SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receiver's Audio and Video OUT jacks to the TV's Audio and Video IN jacks. 3 Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. ✍ If the receiver you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack, you will need audio cables for improved picture...
... the video signal, you can use an S VIDEO cable for sound. Installing the TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver's SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receiver's Audio and Video OUT jacks to the TV's Audio and Video IN jacks. 3 Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. ✍ If the receiver you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack, you will need audio cables for improved picture...
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... a menu: 1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 2 Move the joystick to the desired menu icon and press to select it . AUDIO offers enhanced audio options such as listening to customize the Picture Mode based on the type of the sound on your video inputs, and selecting the language of programs 42 based on your TV and allows 46 you are viewing. TIMER lets you set up your 47 channels...
... a menu: 1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 2 Move the joystick to the desired menu icon and press to select it . AUDIO offers enhanced audio options such as listening to customize the Picture Mode based on the type of the sound on your video inputs, and selecting the language of programs 42 based on your TV and allows 46 you are viewing. TIMER lets you set up your 47 channels...
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... the menu screen. ✍ You need your password by a federal rating board. Using the Parental Lock blocks programs with a specific rating, but it again. (The Parent menu options appear.) 5 Use the joystick to scroll through the settings. 6 Press to select the desired option. 7 Press MENU to their content and rating levels. Using the Menus Using the Parent Menu The Parent menu allows you lose your password, see "Lost password" on the remote control to...
... the menu screen. ✍ You need your password by a federal rating board. Using the Parental Lock blocks programs with a specific rating, but it again. (The Parent menu options appear.) 5 Use the joystick to scroll through the settings. 6 Press to select the desired option. 7 Press MENU to their content and rating levels. Using the Menus Using the Parent Menu The Parent menu allows you lose your password, see "Lost password" on the remote control to...
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... Troubleshooting Problem No picture (screen not lit), no sound Remote control does not operate Dark, poor or no picture (screen lit), good sound Good picture, no sound Cannot receive upper channels (UHF) when using cable TV Possible Remedies ❏ If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in. ❏ Push the power button on the screen Dotted lines or stripes TV is set...
... Troubleshooting Problem No picture (screen not lit), no sound Remote control does not operate Dark, poor or no picture (screen lit), good sound Good picture, no sound Cannot receive upper channels (UHF) when using cable TV Possible Remedies ❏ If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in. ❏ Push the power button on the screen Dotted lines or stripes TV is set...
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... right picture. The master password clears your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at a time. Cannot change channels. ❏ If you were trying to get anything but TV channels in the Setup menu and no twin picture or it cannot be running all your video inputs using the TV/VIDEO button. ❏ Twin View is available. The cable box will only unscramble one signal at 1-800-222-SONY (7669...
... right picture. The master password clears your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at a time. Cannot change channels. ❏ If you were trying to get anything but TV channels in the Setup menu and no twin picture or it cannot be running all your video inputs using the TV/VIDEO button. ❏ Twin View is available. The cable box will only unscramble one signal at 1-800-222-SONY (7669...
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... 28 closed caption modes 47 Code Set button 6 color temperature, adjusting 37 color, adjusting 36 Connecting: Audio receiver 22 Cable or antenna 10-13 Cable box 11-13, 15-16 Camcorder 26 Digital TV receiver 25 DVD player 23, 24 Satellite receiver 19-21 VCR 14-18 with Satellite receiver 20 Contents of package 3 CONTROL S 27 Controls and connectors 8-9 Converter 12 D Demo, menus 48 Digital Reality Creation 37 Display button 4 Display, turning off 4 DRC, see Digital Reality Creation DVD player using with component video connectors, connecting 23 E Enhanced picture resolution...
... 28 closed caption modes 47 Code Set button 6 color temperature, adjusting 37 color, adjusting 36 Connecting: Audio receiver 22 Cable or antenna 10-13 Cable box 11-13, 15-16 Camcorder 26 Digital TV receiver 25 DVD player 23, 24 Satellite receiver 19-21 VCR 14-18 with Satellite receiver 20 Contents of package 3 CONTROL S 27 Controls and connectors 8-9 Converter 12 D Demo, menus 48 Digital Reality Creation 37 Display button 4 Display, turning off 4 DRC, see Digital Reality Creation DVD player using with component video connectors, connecting 23 E Enhanced picture resolution...
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...label channels 41 video inputs 48 Languages, setting for closed captioning 48 Locking programs 42-45 M Manufacturer's codes 52 MDP, using with TV remote control 54 Menu button 5 menus Audio 35, 38 Channel 35, 40 Channel Setup 40 Parent 35, 42 Parental Control 42 Setup 35, 47 Timer 35, 46 Video 35, 36 Muting 4 60 P Parent menu 35, 42 parental control, described 2 password changing 43, 56 picture contrast, adjusting 36 picture definition, adjusting 37 Picture Mode 4, 36 Picture size, adjusting in Twin View 33 power cord, removing from holder 7 presetting channels 40 problems, troubleshooting 55...
...label channels 41 video inputs 48 Languages, setting for closed captioning 48 Locking programs 42-45 M Manufacturer's codes 52 MDP, using with TV remote control 54 Menu button 5 menus Audio 35, 38 Channel 35, 40 Channel Setup 40 Parent 35, 42 Parental Control 42 Setup 35, 47 Timer 35, 46 Video 35, 36 Muting 4 60 P Parent menu 35, 42 parental control, described 2 password changing 43, 56 picture contrast, adjusting 36 picture definition, adjusting 37 Picture Mode 4, 36 Picture size, adjusting in Twin View 33 power cord, removing from holder 7 presetting channels 40 problems, troubleshooting 55...
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... Time, set current 46 Time, set daylight saving 46 Timer setting 46 tilt, correcting 48 Timer menu 35, 46 treble, adjusting 38 troubleshooting 55-56 TV Function button 5 TV Power button 4 TV/VIDEO button 4 Twin View activating a picture 32 changing the picture size 33 displaying a picture 31 V VCR connecting two, for tape editing 18 using with TV remote control 53 with cable box, connecting 15 with cable, connecting 14 with satellite receiver, connecting 20 VCR/DVD Function button 5 VCR/DVD Power button 4 Velocity Modulation 2, 37 video inputs, labeling 48 Video menu 35, 36 Video Modes...
... Time, set current 46 Time, set daylight saving 46 Timer setting 46 tilt, correcting 48 Timer menu 35, 46 treble, adjusting 38 troubleshooting 55-56 TV Function button 5 TV Power button 4 TV/VIDEO button 4 Twin View activating a picture 32 changing the picture size 33 displaying a picture 31 V VCR connecting two, for tape editing 18 using with TV remote control 53 with cable box, connecting 15 with cable, connecting 14 with satellite receiver, connecting 20 VCR/DVD Function button 5 VCR/DVD Power button 4 Velocity Modulation 2, 37 video inputs, labeling 48 Video menu 35, 36 Video Modes...