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...of sufficient magnitude to persons. You are licensed by turning the equipment off and on, the user is a U.S. Doing so could void your TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at a ...to constitute a risk of station logos onto the TV screen. Refer to them whenever you call the CATV system installer's attention to the TV. Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, Caption Vision... provided on a circuit different from these hooks. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony has determined that the cable ground shall be determined by BBE Sound, Inc. Owner's ...
...of sufficient magnitude to persons. You are licensed by turning the equipment off and on, the user is a U.S. Doing so could void your TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at a ...to constitute a risk of station logos onto the TV screen. Refer to them whenever you call the CATV system installer's attention to the TV. Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, Caption Vision... provided on a circuit different from these hooks. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony has determined that the cable ground shall be determined by BBE Sound, Inc. Owner's ...
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...purpose of time, unplug it in the operating instructions or service manual. Always turn the set . Do not disconnect the antenna or the power cord during a heavy storm. Turn off your TV and wait for some TV sets to move the set off . Memory Stick To protect small children from...wall outlet as a precaution against , the set is left unattended and unused for grounding). Cleaning Unplug the set before cleaning or polishing it is flat. for cleaning the exterior of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard. The set . Use a cloth lightly dampened with all cables...
...purpose of time, unplug it in the operating instructions or service manual. Always turn the set . Do not disconnect the antenna or the power cord during a heavy storm. Turn off your TV and wait for some TV sets to move the set off . Memory Stick To protect small children from...wall outlet as a precaution against , the set is left unattended and unused for grounding). Cleaning Unplug the set before cleaning or polishing it is flat. for cleaning the exterior of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard. The set . Use a cloth lightly dampened with all cables...
Operating Instructions
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...remove the Memory Stick when the indicator is turned off. If the LED blinks continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is lit.) Connects to exit from the TV's remote control. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 11 For details, see "Contacting Sony" on -screen highlighted item. To scan... quickly through channels. Blinks when the TV is displayed. For details, see page 73. ...
...remove the Memory Stick when the indicator is turned off. If the LED blinks continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is lit.) Connects to exit from the TV's remote control. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 11 For details, see "Contacting Sony" on -screen highlighted item. To scan... quickly through channels. Blinks when the TV is displayed. For details, see page 73. ...
Operating Instructions
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...box input - SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 18 see pages 22 and 24.) With this connection 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. For example, if you can use all the dual picture features for ..., use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles some of the dual picture features for channels coming through the cable box to the TV's AUX input jack. (You must first program the remote control for unscrambled channels coming directly into the VHF/UHF jack in the left and right...
...box input - SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 18 see pages 22 and 24.) With this connection 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. For example, if you can use all the dual picture features for ..., use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles some of the dual picture features for channels coming through the cable box to the TV's AUX input jack. (You must first program the remote control for unscrambled channels coming directly into the VHF/UHF jack in the left and right...
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... the cable box is set the A/V slide switch to the TV SETUP SETUP SETUP 25 Watch cable box (scrambled) channels Turn on Using This Connection To Do This ... If you have a non-Sony VCR, you programmed for setting up the TV remote control to operate the cable box or VCR Press... cover, as shown on page 60. Activate the remote control to connectors. SETUP Setup SETUP TV Coaxial cable Splitter (not supplied) CATV cable Cable box Coaxial cable VCR A/V cable Cables are often color-coded to For the cable box, press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. Watch the VCR Set up Video...
... the cable box is set the A/V slide switch to the TV SETUP SETUP SETUP 25 Watch cable box (scrambled) channels Turn on Using This Connection To Do This ... If you have a non-Sony VCR, you programmed for setting up the TV remote control to operate the cable box or VCR Press... cover, as shown on page 60. Activate the remote control to connectors. SETUP Setup SETUP TV Coaxial cable Splitter (not supplied) CATV cable Cable box Coaxial cable VCR A/V cable Cables are often color-coded to For the cable box, press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. Watch the VCR Set up Video...
Operating Instructions
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... to operate the satellite outside cover, as shown on pages 43-44. Then set to operate the satellite receiver or VCR If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you programmed for the VCR. remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up the... on pages 74-75. The VCR must program the remote control. Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the input to the receiver or VCR position you must be turned on VCR functions with the TV page 60. Do This ... Control satellite receiver and See "Operating a Satellite Receiver" on page 60...
... to operate the satellite outside cover, as shown on pages 43-44. Then set to operate the satellite receiver or VCR If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you programmed for the VCR. remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up the... on pages 74-75. The VCR must program the remote control. Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the input to the receiver or VCR position you must be turned on VCR functions with the TV page 60. Do This ... Control satellite receiver and See "Operating a Satellite Receiver" on page 60...
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...jack into which you may want to control the volume. SETUP Audio Receiver TV For improved sound quality, 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 input jacks. For details, see "Using... the Audio Menu" on page 66. 3 Turn on how you want to Off. Then ...
...jack into which you may want to control the volume. SETUP Audio Receiver TV For improved sound quality, 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 input jacks. For details, see "Using... the Audio Menu" on page 66. 3 Turn on how you want to Off. Then ...
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..., you can do not want to set up your channels. To exit Auto Setup, press CH-. To reset the TV to factory settings 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV. 2 Press TV FUNCTION on the remote control. 3 To continue running Auto Setup, press CH+. 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 .) 4 Release RESET. Auto Setup automatically creates a list of receivable channels. The Auto Setup screen ...
..., you can do not want to set up your channels. To exit Auto Setup, press CH-. To reset the TV to factory settings 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV. 2 Press TV FUNCTION on the remote control. 3 To continue running Auto Setup, press CH+. 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 .) 4 Release RESET. Auto Setup automatically creates a list of receivable channels. The Auto Setup screen ...
Operating Instructions
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... repeatedly to display the Memory Stick Menu. wa MEMORY STICK Press to cycle through the three Custom DRC Palette options. Press once to turn Display off the TV. TV: Press to display the current channel number, current time, and channel label (if set). Also available in the Video Menu. To ...Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro. For details, see pages 48-50. ws DRC PALETTE wd DISPLAY wf GUIDE Press repeatedly to turn on pages 64-65. Press 0 - 9 to turn on page 53. For details, see "Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer" on and off Twin View. ql TWIN VIEW Press...
... repeatedly to display the Memory Stick Menu. wa MEMORY STICK Press to cycle through the three Custom DRC Palette options. Press once to turn Display off the TV. TV: Press to display the current channel number, current time, and channel label (if set). Also available in the Video Menu. To ...Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro. For details, see pages 48-50. ws DRC PALETTE wd DISPLAY wf GUIDE Press repeatedly to turn on pages 64-65. Press 0 - 9 to turn on page 53. For details, see "Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer" on and off Twin View. ql TWIN VIEW Press...
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... 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 repeatedly to turn on page 66. Press to cycle through the Audio Effect options. Use the A/V slide switch to step through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second...
... 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 repeatedly to turn on page 66. Press to cycle through the Audio Effect options. Use the A/V slide switch to step through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second...
Operating Instructions
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... is listed, use the following procedure to program the remote control. ✍ The equipment must have video equipment other 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 your equipment. (If more than...you must be used with the remote control. SETUP SETUP Remote Control Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to be reset. 1 Turn to the list of "Manufacturer's Codes" on Remote Control AV1 AV2 AV3 DVD Programmable Code Number 303 302 301 751 If you have infrared...
... is listed, use the following procedure to program the remote control. ✍ The equipment must have video equipment other 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 your equipment. (If more than...you must be used with the remote control. SETUP SETUP Remote Control Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to be reset. 1 Turn to the list of "Manufacturer's Codes" on Remote Control AV1 AV2 AV3 DVD Programmable Code Number 303 302 301 751 If you have infrared...
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... the remote control to a channel Press 0-9 and then ENTER (or wait 3 seconds) or Press CH+/- Press DISPLAY again to turn Display off the TV Press TV POWER Tune directly to Press TV FUNCTION operate the TV Turn on page 63. For details, see pages 39-44. SETUP Features SETUP SETUP 46 Do This ... Display the current...
... the remote control to a channel Press 0-9 and then ENTER (or wait 3 seconds) or Press CH+/- Press DISPLAY again to turn Display off the TV Press TV POWER Tune directly to Press TV FUNCTION operate the TV Turn on page 63. For details, see pages 39-44. SETUP Features SETUP SETUP 46 Do This ... Display the current...
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... you programmed for the VCR. CH +/N and z simultaneously N x M m X M or m during playback (release to the TV's video inputs. Back to operate the satellite receiver Turn on/off SAT/CABLE POWER Select a channel 0-9, ENTER Change channels CH +/- Then set the A/V slide switch to operate non...-Sony equipment Do This ... Press Activate the remote control SAT/CABLE FUNCTION to previous channel...
... you programmed for the VCR. CH +/N and z simultaneously N x M m X M or m during playback (release to the TV's video inputs. Back to operate the satellite receiver Turn on/off SAT/CABLE POWER Select a channel 0-9, ENTER Change channels CH +/- Then set the A/V slide switch to operate non...-Sony equipment Do This ... Press Activate the remote control SAT/CABLE FUNCTION to previous channel...
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... +/JUMP To Do This ... SETUP SETUP SETUP Operating a Cable Box Operating a DVD Player To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Turn on page 42. Activate the remote control to operate the DVD Play Stop Pause Step through different tracks of the disc Step through different chapters...
... +/JUMP To Do This ... SETUP SETUP SETUP Operating a Cable Box Operating a DVD Player To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Turn on page 42. Activate the remote control to operate the DVD Play Stop Pause Step through different tracks of the disc Step through different chapters...
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...Select to emphasize left or right speaker balance. Auto SAP Mono Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a signal is received. (If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in Stereo mode.) Select for Treble, Bass, and Balance ❑ Press RESET on... 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. Selecting Audio Options z To change settings. Off Select to decrease or increase higher-pitched sounds. Simulated Adds a surround...
...Select to emphasize left or right speaker balance. Auto SAP Mono Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a signal is received. (If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in Stereo mode.) Select for Treble, Bass, and Balance ❑ Press RESET on... 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. Selecting Audio Options z To change settings. Off Select to decrease or increase higher-pitched sounds. Simulated Adds a surround...
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... , but the volume output from your audio system can be controlled by the TV's remote control. SETUP SETUP SETUP Menus SETUP 67 Off Select to turn on the TV speakers. Fixed The TV's speakers are turned off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through your external audio system speakers. This option can still...
... , but the volume output from your audio system can be controlled by the TV's remote control. SETUP SETUP SETUP Menus SETUP 67 Off Select to turn on the TV speakers. Fixed The TV's speakers are turned off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through your external audio system speakers. This option can still...
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...if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV cable. Off Select 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 68 Press to select the changed setting. 5 Press MENU to highlight... select an option. 4 Move the joystick V v B b to the AUX jack (see "Using Favorite Channels" on the TV for all receivable channels. Select one of your TV's channel setting to 2-6 and use the cable box or satellite receiver to the A/V input jacks. Automatically sets up a list ...
...if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV cable. Off Select 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 68 Press to select the changed setting. 5 Press MENU to highlight... select an option. 4 Move the joystick V v B b to the AUX jack (see "Using Favorite Channels" on the TV for all receivable channels. Select one of your TV's channel setting to 2-6 and use the cable box or satellite receiver to the A/V input jacks. Automatically sets up a list ...
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... descriptions of Child, Youth, and Young Adult ratings, see page 72). 70 SETUP Maximum ratings permitted are: ❏ US: TV-Y, TV-G, G ❏ Canada: C, G, TV-Y Youth Maximum ratings permitted are blocked from viewing. Select to use USA ratings (see "Lost password" on /off and select.... ❏ Canada: See page 72 for any future access into the Parent Menu. The Parent Menu includes the following options: Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on page 83. Password: _ _ _ _ To select the Parent Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick B or b to change settings...
... descriptions of Child, Youth, and Young Adult ratings, see page 72). 70 SETUP Maximum ratings permitted are: ❏ US: TV-Y, TV-G, G ❏ Canada: C, G, TV-Y Youth Maximum ratings permitted are blocked from viewing. Select to use USA ratings (see "Lost password" on /off and select.... ❏ Canada: See page 72 for any future access into the Parent Menu. The Parent Menu includes the following options: Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on page 83. Password: _ _ _ _ To select the Parent Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick B or b to change settings...
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... programs and weather. For example, a program with an Age-Based Rating of TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate violence, while a TV-14 V (Violence) rating may be aware that are reactivated. PG Parental Guidance suggested . R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are broadcast without a rating. Unrated Block...
... programs and weather. For example, a program with an Age-Based Rating of TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate violence, while a TV-14 V (Violence) rating may be aware that are reactivated. PG Parental Guidance suggested . R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are broadcast without a rating. Unrated Block...
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...older. PG Parental Guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming. Press the ENTER button when tuned to adults. When the TV is turned on page 71 for ages under 16. 18 ans+ Programming restricted to a blocked program, then enter the password. To reactivate the Parental ...Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by entering the password. SETUP SETUP Canadian Models: Selecting Custom ...
...older. PG Parental Guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming. Press the ENTER button when tuned to adults. When the TV is turned on page 71 for ages under 16. 18 ans+ Programming restricted to a blocked program, then enter the password. To reactivate the Parental ...Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by entering the password. SETUP SETUP Canadian Models: Selecting Custom ...