Component Setup Guide
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...code listed for that slide switch position is listed, use the number listed first.) 2 Open the outside cover) DRC MODE MEMORY STICK PALETTE RESET FAVORITES GUIDE CODE SET DISPLAY TV RM-Y188 FUNCTION SAT/CABLE TV TV/VIDEO ANT PIC MODE 7 If it responds, you are done.... 330, 335, 338 308, 309, 310 314, 336, 337 332 309, 335 305, 304 323, 324, 325, 326 Cable Box Codes Manufacturer Sony Hamlin/Regal Jerrold/G.I Sony DVD Dream™ System Cables Required Splitter 1 Coaxial 4 Composite 2 Component 1 Video 1 Dream System VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT...
...code listed for that slide switch position is listed, use the number listed first.) 2 Open the outside cover) DRC MODE MEMORY STICK PALETTE RESET FAVORITES GUIDE CODE SET DISPLAY TV RM-Y188 FUNCTION SAT/CABLE TV TV/VIDEO ANT PIC MODE 7 If it responds, you are done.... 330, 335, 338 308, 309, 310 314, 336, 337 332 309, 335 305, 304 323, 324, 325, 326 Cable Box Codes Manufacturer Sony Hamlin/Regal Jerrold/G.I Sony DVD Dream™ System Cables Required Splitter 1 Coaxial 4 Composite 2 Component 1 Video 1 Dream System VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT...
Operating Instructions
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..., the Tilt Correction screen appears. 4 Move the joystick B b to correct any tilt of receivable channels. To reset the TV to factory settings 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 using Auto Program... you need to run Auto Program the first time you turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Using the joystick on .) 4 Release RESET. When finished, press . The Auto Program screens appear when you turn itself off, then back on the remote control, move the joystick to the picture.
..., the Tilt Correction screen appears. 4 Move the joystick B b to correct any tilt of receivable channels. To reset the TV to factory settings 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 using Auto Program... you need to run Auto Program the first time you turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Using the joystick on .) 4 Release RESET. When finished, press . The Auto Program screens appear when you turn itself off, then back on the remote control, move the joystick to the picture.
Operating Instructions
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...between the sources connected to clear Favorite Channels (see page 51. For details, see page 56). Press again to the factory defaults. Press to reset the settings to exit from the Menu. Also used to the TV's VHF/UHF and AUX inputs. The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to... wd qf CODE SET wf qg 4 TV/VIDEO 5 ANT 6 JUMP 7 INDEX 8 WIDE MODE TV RM-Y188 9 MENU 0 VOL +/qa qs DRC MODE qd RESET qf FAVORITES Description Press to display the Favorite Channels list. For details, see page 56. Press to mute the sound. w; Press repeatedly to cycle through...
...between the sources connected to clear Favorite Channels (see page 51. For details, see page 56). Press again to the factory defaults. Press to reset the settings to exit from the Menu. Also used to the TV's VHF/UHF and AUX inputs. The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to... wd qf CODE SET wf qg 4 TV/VIDEO 5 ANT 6 JUMP 7 INDEX 8 WIDE MODE TV RM-Y188 9 MENU 0 VOL +/qa qs DRC MODE qd RESET qf FAVORITES Description Press to display the Favorite Channels list. For details, see page 56. Press to mute the sound. w; Press repeatedly to cycle through...
Operating Instructions
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... OFF TV TV/VIDEO ANT PIC MODE FREEZE DISJCUMMEPNU SELECT ENMTEENRU WIDE MODE INDEX TWIN VIEW VOL MENU CH DRC MODE MEMORY STICK PALETTE RESET FAVORITES GUIDE CODE SET DISPLAY TV RM-Y188 MUTING SLEEP SAT/CABLE POWER wg SYSTEM OFF TV/VCR VCR/DVD wh FREEZE wj SELECT... the outside cover automatically switches the remote control to operate your VCR or DVD player, depending 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 forward X Pause Press to the VHF/UHF ...
... OFF TV TV/VIDEO ANT PIC MODE FREEZE DISJCUMMEPNU SELECT ENMTEENRU WIDE MODE INDEX TWIN VIEW VOL MENU CH DRC MODE MEMORY STICK PALETTE RESET FAVORITES GUIDE CODE SET DISPLAY TV RM-Y188 MUTING SLEEP SAT/CABLE POWER wg SYSTEM OFF TV/VCR VCR/DVD wh FREEZE wj SELECT... the outside cover automatically switches the remote control to operate your VCR or DVD player, depending 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 forward X Pause Press to the VHF/UHF ...
Operating Instructions
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z ❑ If more than one until you come to operate Sony brand video equipment. If it responds, you are done. In such cases, use the ...button that corresponds with that setting is erased. ❑ In some cases, you may revert to the factory setting and must be reset. 1 Turn to be able to AV1, AV2, AV3, or DVD. Close the remote. 3 Press CODE SET. 4 Enter ...redo steps 3 through 5. 6 To check if the code number works, aim the TV's remote control at that equipment. Sony Equipment Beta, ED Beta VCRs 8 mm VCR VHS VCR DVD player Switch Position on page 48, and find the three-...
z ❑ If more than one until you come to operate Sony brand video equipment. If it responds, you are done. In such cases, use the ...button that corresponds with that setting is erased. ❑ In some cases, you may revert to the factory setting and must be reset. 1 Turn to be able to AV1, AV2, AV3, or DVD. Close the remote. 3 Press CODE SET. 4 Enter ...redo steps 3 through 5. 6 To check if the code number works, aim the TV's remote control at that equipment. Sony Equipment Beta, ED Beta VCRs 8 mm VCR VHS VCR DVD player Switch Position on page 48, and find the three-...
Operating Instructions
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... Preview of highlighted Favorite Channel Favorite Channels 2 Move the joystick V or v to highlight the channel you want to exit the Menu. Press and then press RESET. 7 Press MENU to watch . Creating a List of Favorite Channels z For details on using the Channel Menu, see page 85). 1 Press FAVORITES. Displaying a List of Favorite...
... Preview of highlighted Favorite Channel Favorite Channels 2 Move the joystick V or v to highlight the channel you want to exit the Menu. Press and then press RESET. 7 Press MENU to watch . Creating a List of Favorite Channels z For details on using the Channel Menu, see page 85). 1 Press FAVORITES. Displaying a List of Favorite...
Operating Instructions
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... changed setting. 5 Press MENU to highlight the Video icon and Mode: Vivid Picture press . White intensity adjustment Description Vivid Select for Video settings: ❑ Press RESET on the remote control. Brightness Color 3 Move the joystick to brighten or darken the picture. To restore the factory default settings for enhanced picture contrast...
... changed setting. 5 Press MENU to highlight the Video icon and Mode: Vivid Picture press . White intensity adjustment Description Vivid Select for Video settings: ❑ Press RESET on the remote control. Brightness Color 3 Move the joystick to brighten or darken the picture. To restore the factory default settings for enhanced picture contrast...
Operating Instructions
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... the setting, press . Select from one another , use the DRC MODE button on the remote control. Select Program to the default factory settings, press the RESET button. Moving pictures will appear clearer and more detailed. The DRC palette appears. As you move the to the right along the Reality axis, the...
... the setting, press . Select from one another , use the DRC MODE button on the remote control. Select Program to the default factory settings, press the RESET button. Moving pictures will appear clearer and more detailed. The DRC palette appears. As you move the to the right along the Reality axis, the...
Operating Instructions
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Off Select to decrease or increase higher-pitched sounds. TruSurround Select for surround sound (for Treble, Bass, and Balance ❑ Press RESET on the inside panel of the remote control. The Audio Menu includes the following options: Option Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound Effect MTS Enjoy stereo, ...
Off Select to decrease or increase higher-pitched sounds. TruSurround Select for surround sound (for Treble, Bass, and Balance ❑ Press RESET on the inside panel of the remote control. The Audio Menu includes the following options: Option Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound Effect MTS Enjoy stereo, ...
Operating Instructions
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... antenna TV is fixed to one code for the video equipment may need to be reset. ❏ There may need to use the equipment's original remote control. You may have not inadvertently switched your Sony TV remote.You may be more than one channel Cannot receive any channels when using... another device to change channels with the remote control Remote control does not operate non-Sony video equipment Possible Remedies ❏ The batteries could be weak. For example, if you are not presently in TV memory (see page 84). ...
... antenna TV is fixed to one code for the video equipment may need to be reset. ❏ There may need to use the equipment's original remote control. You may have not inadvertently switched your Sony TV remote.You may be more than one channel Cannot receive any channels when using... another device to change channels with the remote control Remote control does not operate non-Sony video equipment Possible Remedies ❏ The batteries could be weak. For example, if you are not presently in TV memory (see page 84). ...
Operating Instructions
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...plugged in. ❏ Press the POWER button on screen ❏ You have selected a text option in the Video Menu (see page 78). Call your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is set the Speaker option to On (see page 80), set to Stereo, switch to Mono (which...; If your TV does not turn off this feature, set insufficient to Stereo. it could be station trouble. If already set the MTS setting to reset Setup selections.) To turn on the screen ❏ Try another channel; In the Audio Menu (see page 80). 99 Other Info dryers. it could be...
...plugged in. ❏ Press the POWER button on screen ❏ You have selected a text option in the Video Menu (see page 78). Call your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is set the Speaker option to On (see page 80), set to Stereo, switch to Mono (which...; If your TV does not turn off this feature, set insufficient to Stereo. it could be station trouble. If already set the MTS setting to reset Setup selections.) To turn on the screen ❏ Try another channel; In the Audio Menu (see page 80). 99 Other Info dryers. it could be...
Operating Instructions
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.... ❏ If you must use a special bi-directional splitter that is set (page 91). Other Info SETUP General Problem Possible Remedies How to reset TV to ❏ Turn on the remote control while in the Audio Menu (see settings to factory settings page 80). How to restore Video settings... ❏ Press the RESET button on pages 26-27, you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a splitter, as described on the remote control while in which...
.... ❏ If you must use a special bi-directional splitter that is set (page 91). Other Info SETUP General Problem Possible Remedies How to reset TV to ❏ Turn on the remote control while in the Audio Menu (see settings to factory settings page 80). How to restore Video settings... ❏ Press the RESET button on pages 26-27, you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a splitter, as described on the remote control while in which...
Operating Instructions
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... 86-88 ratings, viewing blocked programs 87, 88 Record buttons 46 remote control inserting batteries 43 programming 47-48 removing, Favorite Channels 56 RESET button 44 resetting Audio options 80 Video options 78 Rewind button 46 S S VIDEO jack, described 13, 15 SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button 44 SAT/CABLE POWER...(L/R)/AUDIO jacks, described 15 Video Menu 77, 78 Video modes, selecting 78 Vivid mode 78 VOL buttons 13, 44, 50 W Warm, Color Temperature 78 Wega, described 9 Wide Mode 82 Wide Screen, described 9 Wide Zoom mode, setting 82 widescreen 10 Z zoom feature, with Twin View 55 Zoom mode, setting...
... 86-88 ratings, viewing blocked programs 87, 88 Record buttons 46 remote control inserting batteries 43 programming 47-48 removing, Favorite Channels 56 RESET button 44 resetting Audio options 80 Video options 78 Rewind button 46 S S VIDEO jack, described 13, 15 SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button 44 SAT/CABLE POWER...(L/R)/AUDIO jacks, described 15 Video Menu 77, 78 Video modes, selecting 78 Vivid mode 78 VOL buttons 13, 44, 50 W Warm, Color Temperature 78 Wega, described 9 Wide Mode 82 Wide Screen, described 9 Wide Zoom mode, setting 82 widescreen 10 Z zoom feature, with Twin View 55 Zoom mode, setting...