Warranty Card
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... (color picture tube - Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you , or for service assistance or resolution of a service problem, or for 19" (measured diagonally), or larger screen size through a Sony authorized service facility. For your expense. 3. PARTS: In addition, Sony will repair...
... (color picture tube - Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you , or for service assistance or resolution of a service problem, or for 19" (measured diagonally), or larger screen size through a Sony authorized service facility. For your expense. 3. PARTS: In addition, Sony will repair...
Marketing Specifications
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... Mode (ID-1 Detection 480i/480p) • 2 Rear HD Capable Component Video Inputs (Y/Pb/Pr) • TruSurround™ SRS (7.5w x 2, 15w Subwoofer • MemoryStick® Media Playback (JPEG) • DVI-HDTV Interface • Auto Mute (Tuner) • Simulated Surround Sound • TruSurround™ SRS 3D Audio Effect• SteadySound® Auto Volume Control • Fixed/Variable Audio Out • Speakers On/Off • Auto Channel Program • Caption Vision (CC) • Channel Fix • Channel...
... Mode (ID-1 Detection 480i/480p) • 2 Rear HD Capable Component Video Inputs (Y/Pb/Pr) • TruSurround™ SRS (7.5w x 2, 15w Subwoofer • MemoryStick® Media Playback (JPEG) • DVI-HDTV Interface • Auto Mute (Tuner) • Simulated Surround Sound • TruSurround™ SRS 3D Audio Effect• SteadySound® Auto Volume Control • Fixed/Variable Audio Out • Speakers On/Off • Auto Channel Program • Caption Vision (CC) • Channel Fix • Channel...
Marketing Specifications
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... view analog along side of their respective owners. *All Sony digital still cameras and camcorders except models DSCD-700, DSCD-770, DCR-TRV900, and DSR-PD100A store images on these televisions. Specifications Video • Component Video Input (Y/Pb/Pr): 2 Rear HD Capable • Composite Input: 3 Rear/1 Front • S Video Input: 2 Rear/1 Front • RF Input: 2 Rear • Monitor Out: 1 Rear • DVI-HDTV Interface General • Power Requirements: AC120V, 60Hz Accessories Supplied Accessories • Instruction Manual • Remote Control...
... view analog along side of their respective owners. *All Sony digital still cameras and camcorders except models DSCD-700, DSCD-770, DCR-TRV900, and DSR-PD100A store images on these televisions. Specifications Video • Component Video Input (Y/Pb/Pr): 2 Rear HD Capable • Composite Input: 3 Rear/1 Front • S Video Input: 2 Rear/1 Front • RF Input: 2 Rear • Monitor Out: 1 Rear • DVI-HDTV Interface General • Power Requirements: AC120V, 60Hz Accessories Supplied Accessories • Instruction Manual • Remote Control...
Operating Instructions
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... of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Doing so could void your warranty because they are trademarks of the cabinet. registered mark. Trademark Information TruSurround and the symbol are registered trademarks of station logos onto the TV screen. Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, Caption Vision, CineMotion, Memory Stick, and Twin View are trademarks...
... of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Doing so could void your warranty because they are trademarks of the cabinet. registered mark. Trademark Information TruSurround and the symbol are registered trademarks of station logos onto the TV screen. Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, Caption Vision, CineMotion, Memory Stick, and Twin View are trademarks...
Operating Instructions
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.... Install the set on the set should be moved with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on a stable, level surface. Use Power Sources This set , or described in a wet basement, or near water - Serious injury can result in use , and servicing of electrical power supplied to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, table or shelf. Quick stops...
.... Install the set on the set should be moved with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on a stable, level surface. Use Power Sources This set , or described in a wet basement, or near water - Serious injury can result in use , and servicing of electrical power supplied to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, table or shelf. Quick stops...
Operating Instructions
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... power line surges. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. When the set reaches the end of the set is subject to so certify. Antenna Grounding According to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Replacement Parts When replacement parts...
... power line surges. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. When the set reaches the end of the set is subject to so certify. Antenna Grounding According to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Replacement Parts When replacement parts...
Operating Instructions
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... About Using S VIDEO 21 VCR and Cable 22 VCR and Cable Box 24 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 26 Satellite Receiver 28 Satellite Receiver and VCR 30 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 32 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 34 Camcorder 35 Audio Receiver 36 Using the CONTROL S Feature 37 Setting Up the Channel List 38 Using Auto Setup 38 Using the Remote Control Overview ...39 Inserting Batteries 39 Button Descriptions 40 Outside Panel 40 Inside Panel 42 Programming the Remote Control 43...
... About Using S VIDEO 21 VCR and Cable 22 VCR and Cable Box 24 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 26 Satellite Receiver 28 Satellite Receiver and VCR 30 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 32 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 34 Camcorder 35 Audio Receiver 36 Using the CONTROL S Feature 37 Setting Up the Channel List 38 Using Auto Setup 38 Using the Remote Control Overview ...39 Inserting Batteries 39 Button Descriptions 40 Outside Panel 40 Inside Panel 42 Programming the Remote Control 43...
Operating Instructions
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... Auxiliary RF input that have compatible interfaces. This VHF/UHF output jack lets you need to switch between scrambled channels (coming through a cable box) and unscrambled cable channels. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF (9) connection. 4 MONITOR OUT Lets you record the program you can use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system. 6 HD/DVD IN 5/6 Connect to your DVD player's or digital set up your TV...
... Auxiliary RF input that have compatible interfaces. This VHF/UHF output jack lets you need to switch between scrambled channels (coming through a cable box) and unscrambled cable channels. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF (9) connection. 4 MONITOR OUT Lets you record the program you can use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system. 6 HD/DVD IN 5/6 Connect to your DVD player's or digital set up your TV...
Operating Instructions
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... channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4). Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use the TV's Channel Fix feature to lock in a specific channel. SETUP SETUP SETUP 19 Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control. Activate the remote control to operate the cable box pages 43-44. For details, see "Using the Channel Menu" on Using This Connection To Do This ... Cable box Coaxial cable TV IN OUT 3 AUX 2 Coaxial cable...
... channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4). Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use the TV's Channel Fix feature to lock in a specific channel. SETUP SETUP SETUP 19 Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control. Activate the remote control to operate the cable box pages 43-44. For details, see "Using the Channel Menu" on Using This Connection To Do This ... Cable box Coaxial cable TV IN OUT 3 AUX 2 Coaxial cable...
Operating Instructions
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... Auto Setup program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 43.) ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV's VHF/UHF jack. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) ❑ Record channels coming directly into the TV. SETUP SETUP SETUP 24 SETUP Setup SETUP VCR and Cable Box Using S VIDEO jacks? To connect a VCR and cable box, you need: ❑ A splitter, which requires you can purchase at your specific cable box...
... Auto Setup program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 43.) ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV's VHF/UHF jack. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) ❑ Record channels coming directly into the TV. SETUP SETUP SETUP 24 SETUP Setup SETUP VCR and Cable Box Using S VIDEO jacks? To connect a VCR and cable box, you need: ❑ A splitter, which requires you can purchase at your specific cable box...
Operating Instructions
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...). SETUP SETUP Remote Control Button Descriptions Outside Panel MUTING SAT/CABLE POWER 1 qh 2 3 FUNCTION SAT/CABLE TV TV/VIDEO ANT PIC MODE 4 qj 5 qk 6 JUMP ENTER 7 FAVORITES INDEX TWIN VIEW 8 ql 9 MENU VOL CH q; The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which equipment the remote control is set, press once to cycle through the video equipment connected to have the remote control operate the TV. Press repeatedly to display the remaining time...
...). SETUP SETUP Remote Control Button Descriptions Outside Panel MUTING SAT/CABLE POWER 1 qh 2 3 FUNCTION SAT/CABLE TV TV/VIDEO ANT PIC MODE 4 qj 5 qk 6 JUMP ENTER 7 FAVORITES INDEX TWIN VIEW 8 ql 9 MENU VOL CH q; The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which equipment the remote control is set, press once to cycle through the video equipment connected to have the remote control operate the TV. Press repeatedly to display the remaining time...
Operating Instructions
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... once to display the program guide of your satellite program provider. Press to display the current channel number, current time, and channel label (if set). Press repeatedly to scan through channels, press and hold down either CH button. the channel changes after 3 seconds. CH +/- Remote Control SETUP SETUP SETUP 41 To scan quickly through channels. Also available in the Video Menu. For details, see "Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer" on page 43. Press 0 - 9 to operate nonSony video equipment...
... once to display the program guide of your satellite program provider. Press to display the current channel number, current time, and channel label (if set). Press repeatedly to scan through channels, press and hold down either CH button. the channel changes after 3 seconds. CH +/- Remote Control SETUP SETUP SETUP 41 To scan quickly through channels. Also available in the Video Menu. For details, see "Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer" on page 43. Press 0 - 9 to operate nonSony video equipment...
Operating Instructions
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... output of the A/V slide switch. MUTING SLEEP SAT/CABLE POWER SAT/CABLE FUNCTION TV TV/VIDEO ANT PIC MODE JUMP ENTER FAVORITES INDEX TWIN VIEW VOL MENU CH MODE MEMORY STICK PALETTE RESET CODE SET DRC FREEZE GUIDE DISPLAY TV RM-Y187 MUTING SLEEP SAT/CABLE POWER wg SYSTEM OFF TV/VCR VCR/DVD wh MTS/SAP wj SELECT wk wl DISC MENU MENU FAVORITES INDEX TWIN VIEW Button wg SYSTEM OFF wh Transport Buttons...
... output of the A/V slide switch. MUTING SLEEP SAT/CABLE POWER SAT/CABLE FUNCTION TV TV/VIDEO ANT PIC MODE JUMP ENTER FAVORITES INDEX TWIN VIEW VOL MENU CH MODE MEMORY STICK PALETTE RESET CODE SET DRC FREEZE GUIDE DISPLAY TV RM-Y187 MUTING SLEEP SAT/CABLE POWER wg SYSTEM OFF TV/VCR VCR/DVD wh MTS/SAP wj SELECT wk wl DISC MENU MENU FAVORITES INDEX TWIN VIEW Button wg SYSTEM OFF wh Transport Buttons...
Operating Instructions
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... U.S.A. SETUP SETUP Using the Parent Menu The Parent Menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to exit the Menu. ✍ You need your password for details. Change Password For changing your password, see page 71. Press to select the changed setting. 6 Press MENU to their content and rating levels. If you lose your password. The Parent Menu includes the following options: Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on the remote control...
... U.S.A. SETUP SETUP Using the Parent Menu The Parent Menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to exit the Menu. ✍ You need your password for details. Change Password For changing your password, see page 71. Press to select the changed setting. 6 Press MENU to their content and rating levels. If you lose your password. The Parent Menu includes the following options: Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on the remote control...
Operating Instructions
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... the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. TV-G General Audience. z If you block unrated TV programs, be blocked: emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather. NC-17 and X No one 17 or under 13. This temporarily switches off the TV. V Violence. PG Parental Guidance suggested . SETUP SETUP SETUP US Models...
... the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. TV-G General Audience. z If you block unrated TV programs, be blocked: emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather. NC-17 and X No one 17 or under 13. This temporarily switches off the TV. V Violence. PG Parental Guidance suggested . SETUP SETUP SETUP US Models...
Operating Instructions
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... are using a cable box to unscramble all channels (as a VCR or DVD player) in the second window by pressing the TV/VIDEO button while in Twin View. ❏ Sources connected to the AUX, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6, and VIDEO 7 inputs display in the left Twin View window, but not the right. Twin View cannot display ❏ Try cycling through the video inputs by pressing the TV/VIDEO button. Welcome SETUP Contacting Sony If, after reading these operating instructions, you connected...
... are using a cable box to unscramble all channels (as a VCR or DVD player) in the second window by pressing the TV/VIDEO button while in Twin View. ❏ Sources connected to the AUX, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6, and VIDEO 7 inputs display in the left Twin View window, but not the right. Twin View cannot display ❏ Try cycling through the video inputs by pressing the TV/VIDEO button. Welcome SETUP Contacting Sony If, after reading these operating instructions, you connected...
Operating Instructions
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... "Black box" on screen 16:9 Enhanced feature Possible Remedies ❏ If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your DVD player, select On to manually turn on the TV speakers, set insufficient to Stereo. Or, to use your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is set the Caption Vision option to change the input mode (see page no sound 40). ❏ Make sure the Speaker option is plugged...
... "Black box" on screen 16:9 Enhanced feature Possible Remedies ❏ If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your DVD player, select On to manually turn on the TV speakers, set insufficient to Stereo. Or, to use your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is set the Caption Vision option to change the input mode (see page no sound 40). ❏ Make sure the Speaker option is plugged...
Operating Instructions
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... on . General Problem Possible Remedies How to reset TV to factory settings page 66). If the LED blinks continuously, this LED will turn itself off when the picture is set , this may indicate the TV needs service. ❏ The TIMER LED (see page 11) indicates that the timer is displayed. When the timer is set (page 73). While holding down the RESET button on the remote factory settings control, press the POWER button on the TV...
... on . General Problem Possible Remedies How to reset TV to factory settings page 66). If the LED blinks continuously, this LED will turn itself off when the picture is set , this may indicate the TV needs service. ❏ The TIMER LED (see page 11) indicates that the timer is displayed. When the timer is set (page 73). While holding down the RESET button on the remote factory settings control, press the POWER button on the TV...
Operating Instructions
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... 67 audio receiver, connecting 36 Auto Program (channel setup) 38, 68 Auto SAP, MTS setting 66 AUX jack, described 13 AV1-3/DVD slide switch 42 B balance, adjusting 66 bass, adjusting 66 batteries, inserting in Channel Menu 68 using 51 FAVORITES button 40 features 7 Fixed audio setting 67 85 See Digital Visual Interface. brightness, adjusting 64 C cable connecting 15 setting On/Off 68 with VCR, connecting 22 cable box connecting with VCR 24 Twin View issues 48 using with A/V connectors, connecting 34 DVI. DVI-HDTV...
... 67 audio receiver, connecting 36 Auto Program (channel setup) 38, 68 Auto SAP, MTS setting 66 AUX jack, described 13 AV1-3/DVD slide switch 42 B balance, adjusting 66 bass, adjusting 66 batteries, inserting in Channel Menu 68 using 51 FAVORITES button 40 features 7 Fixed audio setting 67 85 See Digital Visual Interface. brightness, adjusting 64 C cable connecting 15 setting On/Off 68 with VCR, connecting 22 cable box connecting with VCR 24 Twin View issues 48 using with A/V connectors, connecting 34 DVI. DVI-HDTV...
Operating Instructions
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Play button 42 POWER button 11 power cord, removing from holder 9 powering on/off the TV 11 on, turning on the TV 11 P Parent Menu 63, 70 parental control, described 8 password, changing 70 Pause button 42 PIC MODE button 41 picture contrast, adjusting 64 Picture in Picture. See Twin View. Other Info Menus SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP FREEZE button 40, 52 Freeze, using 52 G GUIDE button 41 H HD Detailer 8 HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) jacks, described 13 hue, adjusting 64 I INDEX button 40...
Play button 42 POWER button 11 power cord, removing from holder 9 powering on/off the TV 11 on, turning on the TV 11 P Parent Menu 63, 70 parental control, described 8 password, changing 70 Pause button 42 PIC MODE button 41 picture contrast, adjusting 64 Picture in Picture. See Twin View. Other Info Menus SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP FREEZE button 40, 52 Freeze, using 52 G GUIDE button 41 H HD Detailer 8 HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) jacks, described 13 hue, adjusting 64 I INDEX button 40...