Component Setup Guide
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... need . Use the inputs that are available on -screen Auto Setup program, which cables you are not using either digital optical or digital coaxial audio connections. Contact your components that 's compatible with the diagram to connect. • Turn off and unplug all components. 2 Run the TV's on your cable provider for additional details. Component S VIDEO Composite RF/Coaxial Good Video Performance Setup Guide Setting Up Your TV For operating instructions, see the manuals that instead of this diagram if you have : I Cable/Antenna I Cable Box...
... need . Use the inputs that are available on -screen Auto Setup program, which cables you are not using either digital optical or digital coaxial audio connections. Contact your components that 's compatible with the diagram to connect. • Turn off and unplug all components. 2 Run the TV's on your cable provider for additional details. Component S VIDEO Composite RF/Coaxial Good Video Performance Setup Guide Setting Up Your TV For operating instructions, see the manuals that instead of this diagram if you have : I Cable/Antenna I Cable Box...
Component Setup Guide
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... MODE INDEX TWIN VIEW VOL MENU CH 6 To check if the code number works, aim the TV's remote control at the equipment and press the POWER button that instead of the video connections shown here. Cable Box IN OUT Digital Recorder LINE IN IN L R LINE OUT OUT VIDEO AUDIO A/V INPUT DVD VCR TV VIDEO L LINE IN R VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT IN LINE IN LINE OUT OUT R L VIDEO AUDIO VCR HOOKUP 5. Cables Required Splitter 1 Coaxial 4 Composite 1 Component 2 Audio 2 DVD Player Cable...
... MODE INDEX TWIN VIEW VOL MENU CH 6 To check if the code number works, aim the TV's remote control at the equipment and press the POWER button that instead of the video connections shown here. Cable Box IN OUT Digital Recorder LINE IN IN L R LINE OUT OUT VIDEO AUDIO A/V INPUT DVD VCR TV VIDEO L LINE IN R VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT IN LINE IN LINE OUT OUT R L VIDEO AUDIO VCR HOOKUP 5. Cables Required Splitter 1 Coaxial 4 Composite 1 Component 2 Audio 2 DVD Player Cable...
Operating Instructions
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... same program can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. Note on the front of the general public may cause harmful interference with radio communications. Never use of this equipment. You are not covered by BBE Sound, Inc. Patent 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...
... same program can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. Note on the front of the general public may cause harmful interference with radio communications. Never use of this equipment. You are not covered by BBE Sound, Inc. Patent 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...
Operating Instructions
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... and Moisture Do not use power-line operated sets near a swimming pool, etc. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may fall from a TV set from the type of power source indicated on the serial/model plate. If the plug should be observed in the operating instructions or service manual. Do not disconnect the antenna or the power cord during a heavy storm...
... and Moisture Do not use power-line operated sets near a swimming pool, etc. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may fall from a TV set from the type of power source indicated on the serial/model plate. If the plug should be observed in the operating instructions or service manual. Do not disconnect the antenna or the power cord during a heavy storm...
Operating Instructions
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... the precautions below. Improper adjustment of the set yourself since opening the cabinet may result in damage and will prevent damage to the receiver due to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. To ensure reliable operation of other controls may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD...
... the precautions below. Improper adjustment of the set yourself since opening the cabinet may result in damage and will prevent damage to the receiver due to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. To ensure reliable operation of other controls may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD...
Operating Instructions
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... Antenna Only 18 Cable Box and Cable Only 20 Cable Box Only 22 Connecting Optional Equipment 23 About Using S VIDEO 23 VCR and Cable 24 VCR and Cable Box 26 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 28 Satellite Receiver 30 Satellite Receiver and VCR 32 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 34 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 36 DVI-Equipped Device 37 Camcorder 38 Audio Receiver 39 Using the CONTROL S Feature 40 Setting Up the Channel List 41 Using Auto Program 41 Using...
... Antenna Only 18 Cable Box and Cable Only 20 Cable Box Only 22 Connecting Optional Equipment 23 About Using S VIDEO 23 VCR and Cable 24 VCR and Cable Box 26 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 28 Satellite Receiver 30 Satellite Receiver and VCR 32 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 34 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 36 DVI-Equipped Device 37 Camcorder 38 Audio Receiver 39 Using the CONTROL S Feature 40 Setting Up the Channel List 41 Using Auto Program 41 Using...
Operating Instructions
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...-HDTV VIDEO AUDIO R/L (VIDEO 7 IN) Can accommodate a copy-protected digital connection (HDCP*) to your DVD player's or digital set-top box's component video (Y, PB, PR) (1080i/720p/480p/480i) and audio (L/R) jacks. See the instruction manual that have compatible interfaces. When two VCRs are watching to your TV's audio through a cable box) and unscrambled cable channels. L (MONO)/R You can use the TV as a monitor for use these outputs to listen to your antenna, CATV cable, or cable box output jack. A fourth component A/V input...
...-HDTV VIDEO AUDIO R/L (VIDEO 7 IN) Can accommodate a copy-protected digital connection (HDCP*) to your DVD player's or digital set-top box's component video (Y, PB, PR) (1080i/720p/480p/480i) and audio (L/R) jacks. See the instruction manual that have compatible interfaces. When two VCRs are watching to your TV's audio through a cable box) and unscrambled cable channels. L (MONO)/R You can use the TV as a monitor for use these outputs to listen to your antenna, CATV cable, or cable box output jack. A fourth component A/V input...
Operating Instructions
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... TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV's VHF/UHF input. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) About Using This Connection with digital cable boxes. For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but you cannot swap the pictures between the left window. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 20 The TO CONVERTER jack is not compatible...
... TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV's VHF/UHF input. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) About Using This Connection with digital cable boxes. For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but you cannot swap the pictures between the left window. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 20 The TO CONVERTER jack is not compatible...
Operating Instructions
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... a specific channel. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 41. operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching of TV channels When using the cable box, you cannot use this connection because the TO CONVERTER jack is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use the TV's Channel Fix feature to switch channels. For details, see "Using the Channel Menu" on Using This Connection To Do This ... If you have a digital cable box, you need for an external splitter.) 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box's output...
... a specific channel. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 41. operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching of TV channels When using the cable box, you cannot use this connection because the TO CONVERTER jack is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use the TV's Channel Fix feature to switch channels. For details, see "Using the Channel Menu" on Using This Connection To Do This ... If you have a digital cable box, you need for an external splitter.) 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box's output...
Operating Instructions
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.... 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one S VIDEO cable with your specific cable box; To connect a VCR and cable box, you need a special bi-directional splitter that is designed to work with audio cables. Contact your cable provider for your digital cable box. SETUP Setup SETUP VCR and Cable Box For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 47.) ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box...
.... 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one S VIDEO cable with your specific cable box; To connect a VCR and cable box, you need a special bi-directional splitter that is designed to work with audio cables. Contact your cable provider for your digital cable box. SETUP Setup SETUP VCR and Cable Box For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 47.) ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box...
Operating Instructions
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... you must program the remote control. Then set to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). identify equipment connected to For the cable box, press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to (usually channel 3 or 4). Watch cable (unscrambled) channels Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to white, etc. Use the cable box to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to change channels. Control specific cable box and See "Operating a Cable Box" on...
... you must program the remote control. Then set to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). identify equipment connected to For the cable box, press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to (usually channel 3 or 4). Watch cable (unscrambled) channels Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to white, etc. Use the cable box to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to change channels. Control specific cable box and See "Operating a Cable Box" on...
Operating Instructions
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...-79. For details, see ."Using the Video Menu" on page 61. wa MEMORY STICK Press to turn on and off Twin View. SAT/CABLE: Press to display the Memory Stick Menu. CH +/- SETUP SETUP Button qg CODE SET qh POWER Buttons qj PIC MODE qk 0 - 9 ENTER Description Press to program the remote control to select a channel; Press 0 - 9 to operate nonSony video equipment. ql TWIN VIEW Press to scan through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie...
...-79. For details, see ."Using the Video Menu" on page 61. wa MEMORY STICK Press to turn on and off Twin View. SAT/CABLE: Press to display the Memory Stick Menu. CH +/- SETUP SETUP Button qg CODE SET qh POWER Buttons qj PIC MODE qk 0 - 9 ENTER Description Press to program the remote control to select a channel; Press 0 - 9 to operate nonSony video equipment. ql TWIN VIEW Press to scan through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie...
Operating Instructions
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... 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. (The Parent Menu options appear.) 5 Move the joystick V v B b to use Canadian ratings (see page 87. To set up the TV to block programs according to enter password Move: V v B b Select: + End: MENU press . 3 Use the 0-9 buttons on /off . Press to select the changed setting. 6 Press MENU to help...
... 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. (The Parent Menu options appear.) 5 Move the joystick V v B b to use Canadian ratings (see page 87. To set up the TV to block programs according to enter password Move: V v B b Select: + End: MENU press . 3 Use the 0-9 buttons on /off . Press to select the changed setting. 6 Press MENU to help...
Operating Instructions
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..., a program with an Age-Based Rating of the Age-Based Rating. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. TV-Y7 Directed to a blocked program, then enter the password. S Sexual situations. Allow Allows programs and movies that the following options. (For Canadian models, see page 88.) Option Movie Rating TV Rating Block programs by entering the password. SETUP SETUP SETUP US Models: Selecting...
..., a program with an Age-Based Rating of the Age-Based Rating. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. TV-Y7 Directed to a blocked program, then enter the password. S Sexual situations. Allow Allows programs and movies that the following options. (For Canadian models, see page 88.) Option Movie Rating TV Rating Block programs by entering the password. SETUP SETUP SETUP US Models: Selecting...
Operating Instructions
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... View windows might be set to Skip. (See the Setup Menu on page 20. ❏ You can use Twin View for unscrambled channels if you connect both windows channels in either window. Try changing program in both a cable and cable box, 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...
... View windows might be set to Skip. (See the Setup Menu on page 20. ❏ You can use Twin View for unscrambled channels if you connect both windows channels in either window. Try changing program in both a cable and cable box, 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...
Operating Instructions
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... are attempting to operate. ❏ There is connected securely to the wall outlet. ❏ Locate the TV at least 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights. ❏ If you are using another device to change channels, be operated by your Sony TV remote.You may have inadvertently pressed the SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button, which changes the remote control to SAT or CABLE mode. ❏ Make sure the TV's power cord is a possibility...
... are attempting to operate. ❏ There is connected securely to the wall outlet. ❏ Locate the TV at least 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights. ❏ If you are using another device to change channels, be operated by your Sony TV remote.You may have inadvertently pressed the SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button, which changes the remote control to SAT or CABLE mode. ❏ Make sure the TV's power cord is a possibility...
Operating Instructions
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... Or, to use your audio system) use the TV remote control, set the Audio Out option to Variable. ❏ To turn on the screen ❏ Try another channel; Cannot gain enough volume ❏ Increase the volume of TEXT 1-4. appear on the TV speakers, set to Fixed (in the Video Menu (see page 80). dryers. No color ❏ Adjust the Color option in external audio speakers order to output the sound to your audio receiver to Stereo. Call...
... Or, to use your audio system) use the TV remote control, set the Audio Out option to Variable. ❏ To turn on the screen ❏ Try another channel; Cannot gain enough volume ❏ Increase the volume of TEXT 1-4. appear on the TV speakers, set to Fixed (in the Video Menu (see page 80). dryers. No color ❏ Adjust the Color option in external audio speakers order to output the sound to your audio receiver to Stereo. Call...
Operating Instructions
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... may indicate the TV needs service. ❏ The TIMER LED (see page 13) indicates that is displayed. other video equipment connected to work CONVERTER jack. While holding down the RESET button on the remote factory settings control, press the POWER button on the remote control while in the Audio Menu (see page 86), enter the following master password: 4357. This jack is not compatible with digital cable boxes. ❏ If you must use a special bi-directional...
... may indicate the TV needs service. ❏ The TIMER LED (see page 13) indicates that is displayed. other video equipment connected to work CONVERTER jack. While holding down the RESET button on the remote factory settings control, press the POWER button on the remote control while in the Audio Menu (see page 86), enter the following master password: 4357. This jack is not compatible with digital cable boxes. ❏ If you must use a special bi-directional...
Operating Instructions
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... in Twin View 55 Channel Fix 84 Channel Menu 77, 84 Channel Skip/Add 85 channels creating labels 85 setting up 41 CineMotion 10, 44, 79 ClearEdge VM 79 ClearEdge VM Velocity Modulation 10 clearing, Favorite Channels 56 closed caption modes 77, 89 CODE SET button 45 color, adjusting 78 Component Video Inputs 10 CONTROL S 40 CONTROL S IN/OUT jacks, described 15 Cool, Color Temperature 78 D degauss 100 Demo, Menus 91 Digital Reality Creation 9 Digital Visual...
... in Twin View 55 Channel Fix 84 Channel Menu 77, 84 Channel Skip/Add 85 channels creating labels 85 setting up 41 CineMotion 10, 44, 79 ClearEdge VM 79 ClearEdge VM Velocity Modulation 10 clearing, Favorite Channels 56 closed caption modes 77, 89 CODE SET button 45 color, adjusting 78 Component Video Inputs 10 CONTROL S 40 CONTROL S IN/OUT jacks, described 15 Cool, Color Temperature 78 D degauss 100 Demo, Menus 91 Digital Reality Creation 9 Digital Visual...
Operating Instructions
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... authorized by Sony to obtain warranty service. Color TV LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty is valid only in the United States. PARTS: In addition, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for 19" (measured diagonally), or larger screen size through a Sony authorized service facility. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for product information or operation, call: Sony Customer Information Service Center...
... authorized by Sony to obtain warranty service. Color TV LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty is valid only in the United States. PARTS: In addition, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for 19" (measured diagonally), or larger screen size through a Sony authorized service facility. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for product information or operation, call: Sony Customer Information Service Center...
