Component Setup Guide
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...not using either digital optical or digital coaxial audio connections. Best Video Performance DVI Additional Connections For best audio performance, connect your TV and A/V equipment ® ® FD Trinitron, WEGA, XBR, and DVD Dream are not using a cable box, connect your cable or antenna to the VCR's RF IN ...Box IN OUT IN LINE IN LINE OUT OUT R L VIDEO AUDIO VCR © 2003 Sony Corporation Printed in all the AC power cords and turn on the TV and all components. 2 Run the TV's on-screen Auto Setup program, which components are connecting a digital cable box, you'll ...
...not using either digital optical or digital coaxial audio connections. Best Video Performance DVI Additional Connections For best audio performance, connect your TV and A/V equipment ® ® FD Trinitron, WEGA, XBR, and DVD Dream are not using a cable box, connect your cable or antenna to the VCR's RF IN ...Box IN OUT IN LINE IN LINE OUT OUT R L VIDEO AUDIO VCR © 2003 Sony Corporation Printed in all the AC power cords and turn on the TV and all components. 2 Run the TV's on-screen Auto Setup program, which components are connecting a digital cable box, you'll ...
Operating Instructions
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...No. 4,638,258 and 4,482,866. Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, Caption Vision, CineMotion, Memory Stick, and Twin View are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. 1 This symbol is encouraged to try to comply with hooks. CAUTION When using TV games, computers, and similar products with radio...has been tested and found to correct the interference by your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is intended to ...
...No. 4,638,258 and 4,482,866. Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, Caption Vision, CineMotion, Memory Stick, and Twin View are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. 1 This symbol is encouraged to try to comply with hooks. CAUTION When using TV games, computers, and similar products with radio...has been tested and found to correct the interference by your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is intended to ...
Operating Instructions
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... overturn. Do not defeat the safety purpose of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard. Turn off when it . Never spill liquid of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your TV and wait for grounding). The object may strike while you are holding the cable or cord, causing..., and should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to insert the plug fully into the set with care. Always turn the set is continuous or frequent while the TV is not to be observed in the installation, use two or more people to insert the plug into a grounding-type power...
... overturn. Do not defeat the safety purpose of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard. Turn off when it . Never spill liquid of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your TV and wait for grounding). The object may strike while you are holding the cable or cord, causing..., and should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to insert the plug fully into the set with care. Always turn the set is continuous or frequent while the TV is not to be observed in the installation, use two or more people to insert the plug into a grounding-type power...
Operating Instructions
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... Stick insertion slot. When lit, indicates that has S VIDEO. Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through the video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on and off the TV. When the timer is set . Press to turn on page 82). Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). If...
... Stick insertion slot. When lit, indicates that has S VIDEO. Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through the video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on and off the TV. When the timer is set . Press to turn on page 82). Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). If...
Operating Instructions
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... change channels coming directly into the TV's VHF/UHF input jack. to AUX - the picture displays only in the right window, but you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all the dual picture features for your specific cable box; For example, if you turn on page 43.) ❑ Use... the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV's AUX input jack. SETUP Setup Cable Box and Cable Only For best results, use this ...
... change channels coming directly into the TV's VHF/UHF input jack. to AUX - the picture displays only in the right window, but you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all the dual picture features for your specific cable box; For example, if you turn on page 43.) ❑ Use... the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV's AUX input jack. SETUP Setup Cable Box and Cable Only For best results, use this ...
Operating Instructions
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... the remote control to change channels. Then set to white, etc. SETUP Setup SETUP TV Coaxial cable Splitter (not supplied) CATV cable Cable box Coaxial cable VCR A/V cable Cables...operate the cable box or VCR If you have a non-Sony VCR, you programmed for setting up the TV remote control to connectors. Set up Video Labels on the VCR... and tune it to the channel the cable box is set the A/V slide switch to easily See the instructions for the VCR. Watch cable box (scrambled) channels Turn...
... the remote control to change channels. Then set to white, etc. SETUP Setup SETUP TV Coaxial cable Splitter (not supplied) CATV cable Cable box Coaxial cable VCR A/V cable Cables...operate the cable box or VCR If you have a non-Sony VCR, you programmed for setting up the TV remote control to connectors. Set up Video Labels on the VCR... and tune it to the channel the cable box is set the A/V slide switch to easily See the instructions for the VCR. Watch cable box (scrambled) channels Turn...
Operating Instructions
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... video inputs to easily See the instructions for the VCR. The VCR must program the remote control. Set up the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver or VCR If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you programmed for setting up Video Labels on VCR functions with the... TV page 61. SETUP Notes on and set the A/V slide switch to the receiver or VCR position you must be turned on Using This Connection To Do This ...
... video inputs to easily See the instructions for the VCR. The VCR must program the remote control. Set up the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver or VCR If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you programmed for setting up Video Labels on VCR functions with the... TV page 61. SETUP Notes on and set the A/V slide switch to the receiver or VCR position you must be turned on Using This Connection To Do This ...
Operating Instructions
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... through your stereo system. Connect red to red, white to white. 2 Using the TV's Audio Menu, set the receiver's line input to the jack into which you connected the TV. 36 SETUP Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP Receiver Audio cable To line input Cables are often color-coded to the audio receiver's line... the audio receiver, and then set the Speaker option to control the volume. To connect an audio system 1 Use an audio cable to connect the TV's audio output jacks to connectors. For details, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 66...
... through your stereo system. Connect red to red, white to white. 2 Using the TV's Audio Menu, set the receiver's line input to the jack into which you connected the TV. 36 SETUP Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP Receiver Audio cable To line input Cables are often color-coded to the audio receiver's line... the audio receiver, and then set the Speaker option to control the volume. To connect an audio system 1 Use an audio cable to connect the TV's audio output jacks to connectors. For details, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 66...
Operating Instructions
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...the Channel List After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Auto Setup to set up the channels at this time, you can do not want to set up . When finished, the lowest numbered channel is displayed. If you turn on your channels. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP... channel selection. Using Auto Setup 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV. 2 Hold down RESET on the remote control. 3 Press TV POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn on the TV. 2 Press TV FUNCTION on .) 4 Release RESET. To reset the TV to factory settings 1 Press POWER to turn itself off, then back on the remote control. 3...
...the Channel List After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Auto Setup to set up the channels at this time, you can do not want to set up . When finished, the lowest numbered channel is displayed. If you turn on your channels. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP... channel selection. Using Auto Setup 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV. 2 Hold down RESET on the remote control. 3 Press TV POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn on the TV. 2 Press TV FUNCTION on .) 4 Release RESET. To reset the TV to factory settings 1 Press POWER to turn itself off, then back on the remote control. 3...
Operating Instructions
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For details, see "Selecting Video Options" on pages 64-65. ql TWIN VIEW Press to turn on and off the TV. w; To scan quickly through the three Custom DRC Palette options. For details, see "Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer" on page 43. SAT/CABLE: Press to... . Press to turn Display off Twin View. Press once to display the Memory Stick Menu. Press ENTER to operate nonSony video equipment. For details, see "Selecting Video Options" on pages 64-65. Also available in the Video Menu. For details, see pages 49-51. TV: Press to scan through the available...
For details, see "Selecting Video Options" on pages 64-65. ql TWIN VIEW Press to turn on and off the TV. w; To scan quickly through the three Custom DRC Palette options. For details, see "Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer" on page 43. SAT/CABLE: Press to... . Press to turn Display off Twin View. Press once to display the Memory Stick Menu. Press ENTER to operate nonSony video equipment. For details, see "Selecting Video Options" on pages 64-65. Also available in the Video Menu. For details, see pages 49-51. TV: Press to scan through the available...
Operating Instructions
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...player's onscreen cursor. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on and off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with older Sony equipment.) m Rewind N Play z Record (press together with N) x Stop M Fast...switch position. For details, see page 53. 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 ...ed ed ef eg ef SELECT eg MENU Description Press to turn on page 43. For details, see page 66. Press to control connected video equipment...
...player's onscreen cursor. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on and off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with older Sony equipment.) m Rewind N Play z Record (press together with N) x Stop M Fast...switch position. For details, see page 53. 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 ...ed ed ef eg ef SELECT eg MENU Description Press to turn on page 43. For details, see page 66. Press to control connected video equipment...
Operating Instructions
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... try entering them , the code numbers may not be able to be reset. 1 Turn to the list of "Manufacturer's Codes" on Remote Control AV1 AV2 AV3 DVD Programmable...; If more than one until you come to the correct code for your equipment with the supplied remote control. Sony Equipment Beta, Ed Beta VCRs 8 mm VCR VHS VCR DVD player Switch Position on page 44, and find ...ENTER. ✍ You must do step 5 within 10 seconds of your equipment. (If more than Sony brand that you want to control with the TV's remote control, use the number listed first.) 2 Set the A/V slide switch to operate...
... try entering them , the code numbers may not be able to be reset. 1 Turn to the list of "Manufacturer's Codes" on Remote Control AV1 AV2 AV3 DVD Programmable...; If more than one until you come to the correct code for your equipment with the supplied remote control. Sony Equipment Beta, Ed Beta VCRs 8 mm VCR VHS VCR DVD player Switch Position on page 44, and find ...ENTER. ✍ You must do step 5 within 10 seconds of your equipment. (If more than Sony brand that you want to control with the TV's remote control, use the number listed first.) 2 Set the A/V slide switch to operate...
Operating Instructions
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... tuned. Activate the remote control to Press TV FUNCTION operate the TV Turn on page 63. SETUP Features SETUP SETUP 46 Change video and audio options, customize the TV's setup, set ). Press DISPLAY again to turn Display off the TV Press TV POWER Tune directly to display the Menu. ...SETUP SETUP Watching TV z For a complete list of all the functions of the remote control,...
... tuned. Activate the remote control to Press TV FUNCTION operate the TV Turn on page 63. SETUP Features SETUP SETUP 46 Change video and audio options, customize the TV's setup, set ). Press DISPLAY again to turn Display off the TV Press TV POWER Tune directly to display the Menu. ...SETUP SETUP Watching TV z For a complete list of all the functions of the remote control,...
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... the position you use it. CH +/N and z simultaneously N x M m X M or m during playback (release to operate the satellite receiver Turn on/off SAT/CABLE POWER Select a channel Change channels 0-9, ENTER CH +/- To Do This ... Press Activate the remote control SAT/CABLE FUNCTION to resume... normal playback) TV/VCR To Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to operate non-Sony equipment Do This ... Switch the TV's input to the VCR, DVD player, or other connected equipment...
... the position you use it. CH +/N and z simultaneously N x M m X M or m during playback (release to operate the satellite receiver Turn on/off SAT/CABLE POWER Select a channel Change channels 0-9, ENTER CH +/- To Do This ... Press Activate the remote control SAT/CABLE FUNCTION to resume... normal playback) TV/VCR To Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to operate non-Sony equipment Do This ... Switch the TV's input to the VCR, DVD player, or other connected equipment...
Operating Instructions
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... MDP Then set the A/V slide switch to the position you programmed for the DVD player. Then set the A/V slide switch to operate the cable box Turn on page 42. N x X M to step forward or m to step backward CH+ to previous channel Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION SAT/CABLE POWER 0-9, ENTER CH +/JUMP To...
... MDP Then set the A/V slide switch to the position you programmed for the DVD player. Then set the A/V slide switch to operate the cable box Turn on page 42. N x X M to step forward or m to step backward CH+ to previous channel Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION SAT/CABLE POWER 0-9, ENTER CH +/JUMP To...
Operating Instructions
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... reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts.) SETUP Menus SETUP 66 Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance. Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to another, use the button on the remote control when in stereo. Adjust to decrease or increase lower-pitched sounds. Press to select Treble Bass... reception. The Audio Menu includes the following options: Option Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound Effect MTS Enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs Description Adjust to turn off Steady Sound. Off Select to decrease or increase higher-pitched sounds.
... reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts.) SETUP Menus SETUP 66 Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance. Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to another, use the button on the remote control when in stereo. Adjust to decrease or increase lower-pitched sounds. Press to select Treble Bass... reception. The Audio Menu includes the following options: Option Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound Effect MTS Enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs Description Adjust to turn off Steady Sound. Off Select to decrease or increase higher-pitched sounds.
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... audio system speakers. Variable The TV's speakers are turned off and the volume output of volume adjustments Description On Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through your audio system. Fixed The TV's speakers are turned off, but the volume output ...from your audio system can be controlled by the TV's remote control. SETUP Option Speaker...
... audio system speakers. Variable The TV's speakers are turned off and the volume output of volume adjustments Description On Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through your audio system. Fixed The TV's speakers are turned off, but the volume output ...from your audio system can be controlled by the TV's remote control. SETUP Option Speaker...
Operating Instructions
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...change settings. Automatically sets up a list of these settings if you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected Auto Program Off Turns off Channel Fix. 2-6 "Fix" your favorite channels. SETUP Menus SETUP 70 Selecting Channel Options The Channel Menu includes the following options...: Option Favorite Channels Cable Description Lets you have connected the equipment to the AUX jack (see "Using Favorite Channels" on the TV for all receivable channels. SETUP SETUP SETU P Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Move the ...
...change settings. Automatically sets up a list of these settings if you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected Auto Program Off Turns off Channel Fix. 2-6 "Fix" your favorite channels. SETUP Menus SETUP 70 Selecting Channel Options The Channel Menu includes the following options...: Option Favorite Channels Cable Description Lets you have connected the equipment to the AUX jack (see "Using Favorite Channels" on the TV for all receivable channels. SETUP SETUP SETU P Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Move the ...
Operating Instructions
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...and Young Adult ratings, see page 73. No programs are : ❏ US: TV-PG, PG ❏ Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG Y. Maximum ratings permitted are: ❏ US: TV-Y, TV-G, G ❏ Canada: C, G, TV-Y Youth Maximum ratings permitted are blocked from viewing. Change Password For changing your password ... to use Canadian ratings (see page 74). 72 SETUP The Parent Menu includes the following options: Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. 4 If this password, confirm the password by entering it again...
...and Young Adult ratings, see page 73. No programs are : ❏ US: TV-PG, PG ❏ Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG Y. Maximum ratings permitted are: ❏ US: TV-Y, TV-G, G ❏ Canada: C, G, TV-Y Youth Maximum ratings permitted are blocked from viewing. Change Password For changing your password ... to use Canadian ratings (see page 74). 72 SETUP The Parent Menu includes the following options: Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. 4 If this password, confirm the password by entering it again...
Operating Instructions
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...and movies that are broadcast without a rating. PG-13 Parental Guidance for children under 17. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. NC-17 and X No one 17 or under 13. Unrated Block programs or movies that are broadcast ...For example, a program with an Age-Based Rating of programs may contain more intense violence. This temporarily switches off the TV. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. L Strong Language. V Violence. z To ensure maximum blocking capability, set...
...and movies that are broadcast without a rating. PG-13 Parental Guidance for children under 17. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. NC-17 and X No one 17 or under 13. Unrated Block programs or movies that are broadcast ...For example, a program with an Age-Based Rating of programs may contain more intense violence. This temporarily switches off the TV. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. L Strong Language. V Violence. z To ensure maximum blocking capability, set...