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... the TV with §15.119 of the FCC rules. Refer to them whenever you call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) that the cable ground shall be of sufficient magnitude to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the... humid place, or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration. ❑ The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with your Sony dealer regarding this product. CAUTION When using TV games, computers, and similar products with hooks. Doing so could void your warranty because they are the...
... the TV with §15.119 of the FCC rules. Refer to them whenever you call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) that the cable ground shall be of sufficient magnitude to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the... humid place, or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration. ❑ The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with your Sony dealer regarding this product. CAUTION When using TV games, computers, and similar products with hooks. Doing so could void your warranty because they are the...
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... installed. This is flat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of power source indicated on the set , causing injury. The set may fall, causing serious injury. 2 for long periods of TV. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause the appliance and cart... the set . This is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug having a third pin for cleaning the exterior of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard. When the set is continuous or frequent while the TV is left unattended and unused for example, near water ...
... installed. This is flat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of power source indicated on the set , causing injury. The set may fall, causing serious injury. 2 for long periods of TV. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause the appliance and cart... the set . This is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug having a third pin for cleaning the exterior of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard. When the set is continuous or frequent while the TV is left unattended and unused for example, near water ...
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...and disconnect the antenna. Antenna Grounding According to so certify. Improper adjustment of other hazards. Refer all servicing to lightning and power line surges. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are provided for service. Be sure the antenna system is subject to direct sunlight.... Electrical Code Antenna lead-in wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Lightning For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or ...
...and disconnect the antenna. Antenna Grounding According to so certify. Improper adjustment of other hazards. Refer all servicing to lightning and power line surges. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are provided for service. Be sure the antenna system is subject to direct sunlight.... Electrical Code Antenna lead-in wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Lightning For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or ...
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Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview ...7 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega 7 Package Contents 7 Features 7 Setting Up the TV Overview ...9 About the AC Power Cord 9 TV Controls and Connectors 10 Front Panel 10 Rear Panel 12 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna 14 Cable or Antenna Only 15 Cable and Antenna ... 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 5
Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview ...7 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega 7 Package Contents 7 Features 7 Setting Up the TV Overview ...9 About the AC Power Cord 9 TV Controls and Connectors 10 Front Panel 10 Rear Panel 12 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna 14 Cable or Antenna Only 15 Cable and Antenna ... 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 5
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...Use caution when removing the AC plug from its stored location. ✍ Do not plug in the AC power cord until you have made all other connections. Topic TV Controls and Connectors Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna Connecting Optional Equipment VCR and Cable VCR and Cable ...Box Two VCRs for setting up your TV. Setting Up the TV Overview About the AC Power Cord This chapter includes illustrated instructions for Tape Editing Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR DVD Player with Component ...
...Use caution when removing the AC plug from its stored location. ✍ Do not plug in the AC power cord until you have made all other connections. Topic TV Controls and Connectors Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna Connecting Optional Equipment VCR and Cable VCR and Cable ...Box Two VCRs for setting up your TV. Setting Up the TV Overview About the AC Power Cord This chapter includes illustrated instructions for Tape Editing Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR DVD Player with Component ...
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... , this may indicate the TV needs service (see "Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer" on your... equipment. Press V v B b to the TV's video inputs. When lit, indicates one of ...To scan quickly through channels. Press to exit from the TV's remote control. Provides better picture quality than composite video (4)....continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is set . Press to display the Menu. Press ... 5 MENU 6 VvBb 7 SELECT 8 TV/VIDEO 9 -VOLUME + 0 -CHANNEL+ qa TIMER LED qs STAND BY LED qd Infrared Receiver (IR) qf POWER Description Memory Stick insertion slot. SETUP SETUP...
... , this may indicate the TV needs service (see "Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer" on your... equipment. Press V v B b to the TV's video inputs. When lit, indicates one of ...To scan quickly through channels. Press to exit from the TV's remote control. Provides better picture quality than composite video (4)....continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is set . Press to display the Menu. Press ... 5 MENU 6 VvBb 7 SELECT 8 TV/VIDEO 9 -VOLUME + 0 -CHANNEL+ qa TIMER LED qs STAND BY LED qd Infrared Receiver (IR) qf POWER Description Memory Stick insertion slot. SETUP SETUP...
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... turn itself off, then back on.) 4 Release RESET. When finished, the lowest numbered channel is displayed. To reset the TV to factory settings 1 Press POWER to turn on the remote control. 3 To continue running Auto Setup, press CH+. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 38 The Auto ...Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV. 2 Press TV FUNCTION on your channels. Auto Setup automatically creates a list of receivable channels. SETUP...
... turn itself off, then back on.) 4 Release RESET. When finished, the lowest numbered channel is displayed. To reset the TV to factory settings 1 Press POWER to turn on the remote control. 3 To continue running Auto Setup, press CH+. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 38 The Auto ...Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV. 2 Press TV FUNCTION on your channels. Auto Setup automatically creates a list of receivable channels. SETUP...
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...or 90) that was selected. Press to display the Scrolling Index. SETUP SETUP Remote Control Button Descriptions Outside Panel MUTING SLEEP SAT/CABLE POWER 1 qh 2 3 FUNCTION SAT/CABLE TV TV/VIDEO ANT PIC MODE 4 qj 5 qk JUMP ENTER 6 7 FAVORITES INDEX TWIN VIEW 8 ql 9 MENU VOL CH q; Press ... and forth between the current channel and the last channel that you want the TV to display the remaining time. For details, see page 47. SETUP SETUP SETUP 40 Press repeatedly to the TV's video inputs. For details, see page 51. Press to switch between the...
...or 90) that was selected. Press to display the Scrolling Index. SETUP SETUP Remote Control Button Descriptions Outside Panel MUTING SLEEP SAT/CABLE POWER 1 qh 2 3 FUNCTION SAT/CABLE TV TV/VIDEO ANT PIC MODE 4 qj 5 qk JUMP ENTER 6 7 FAVORITES INDEX TWIN VIEW 8 ql 9 MENU VOL CH q; Press ... and forth between the current channel and the last channel that you want the TV to display the remaining time. For details, see page 47. SETUP SETUP SETUP 40 Press repeatedly to the TV's video inputs. For details, see page 51. Press to switch between the...
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... 48-50. Press once to turn on and off the satellite receiver or cable box. TV: Press to display the current channel number, current time, and channel label (if set). Press ENTER to... turn on and off the TV. w; SAT/CABLE: Press to change channels immediately. For details, see "Selecting Video Options" on ... to scan through channels, press and hold down either CH button. SETUP SETUP Button qg CODE SET qh POWER Buttons qj PIC MODE qk 0 - 9 ENTER Description Press to program the remote control to operate nonSony ...
... 48-50. Press once to turn on and off the satellite receiver or cable box. TV: Press to display the current channel number, current time, and channel label (if set). Press ENTER to... turn on and off the TV. w; SAT/CABLE: Press to change channels immediately. For details, see "Selecting Video Options" on ... to scan through channels, press and hold down either CH button. SETUP SETUP Button qg CODE SET qh POWER Buttons qj PIC MODE qk 0 - 9 ENTER Description Press to program the remote control to operate nonSony ...
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...the outside cover automatically switches the remote control to operate your VCR or DVD player, depending on page 43. 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 ...SAT/CABLE POWER wg SYSTEM OFF TV/VCR VCR/DVD wh MTS/SAP wj SELECT wk DISC MENU wl MENU FAVORITES INDEX TWIN VIEW Button wg SYSTEM OFF wh Transport Buttons wj MTS/SAP wk Vv B b wl DISC MENU e; ea e; For details, see "Using the Audio Menu" on and off all Sony brand...
...the outside cover automatically switches the remote control to operate your VCR or DVD player, depending on page 43. 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 ...SAT/CABLE POWER wg SYSTEM OFF TV/VCR VCR/DVD wh MTS/SAP wj SELECT wk DISC MENU wl MENU FAVORITES INDEX TWIN VIEW Button wg SYSTEM OFF wh Transport Buttons wj MTS/SAP wk Vv B b wl DISC MENU e; ea e; For details, see "Using the Audio Menu" on and off all Sony brand...
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... must do step 5 within 10 seconds of step 4, or you must have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the TV's remote control, use the equipment's own remote control unit. ❑ Whenever you remove the batteries... listed for your equipment. (If more than one until you come to the correct code for that equipment. Sony Equipment Beta, Ed Beta VCRs 8 mm VCR VHS VCR DVD player Switch Position on page 44, and find... are done. If it responds, you previously entered at the equipment and press the POWER button that corresponds with that manufacturer.
... must do step 5 within 10 seconds of step 4, or you must have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the TV's remote control, use the equipment's own remote control unit. ❑ Whenever you remove the batteries... listed for your equipment. (If more than one until you come to the correct code for that equipment. Sony Equipment Beta, Ed Beta VCRs 8 mm VCR VHS VCR DVD player Switch Position on page 44, and find... are done. If it responds, you previously entered at the equipment and press the POWER button that corresponds with that manufacturer.
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... 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. Display the current channel Press DISPLAY once to display the channel number (and other connected equipment Press...
... 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. Display the current channel Press DISPLAY once to display the channel number (and other connected equipment Press...
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...Receiver To Do This ... Then set the A/V slide switch to the TV's video inputs. Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the position you...to 44. See "Programming the Remote Control" on pages 43 to resume normal playback) TV/VCR To Do This ... Press Activate the remote control SAT/CABLE FUNCTION to operate ...Open the outside cover, as shown on /off SAT/CABLE POWER Select a channel 0-9, ENTER Change channels CH +/- You must ... Switch the TV's input to the VCR, DVD player, or other connected equipment Set up the TV remote control to...
...Receiver To Do This ... Then set the A/V slide switch to the TV's video inputs. Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the position you...to 44. See "Programming the Remote Control" on pages 43 to resume normal playback) TV/VCR To Do This ... Press Activate the remote control SAT/CABLE FUNCTION to operate ...Open the outside cover, as shown on /off SAT/CABLE POWER Select a channel 0-9, ENTER Change channels CH +/- You must ... Switch the TV's input to the VCR, DVD player, or other connected equipment Set up the TV remote control to...
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... the cable box Turn on page 42. to operate the MDP Then set the A/V slide switch to previous channel Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION SAT/CABLE POWER 0-9, ENTER CH +/JUMP To Do This ... Play N Stop x Pause X Search the picture forward M or m during playback or backward (release to the position you programmed for...
... the cable box Turn on page 42. to operate the MDP Then set the A/V slide switch to previous channel Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION SAT/CABLE POWER 0-9, ENTER CH +/JUMP To Do This ... Play N Stop x Pause X Search the picture forward M or m during playback or backward (release to the position you programmed for...
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.... ❏ If you 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 set to "fix" the channel based on the hookup you used (see page 68). ❏ If you are using Twin View, Freeze or... least 3-4 feet away from the channel 3 or 4 setting. Use the Channel Fix option to off. For example, if you are using your Sony TV remote.You may need to be reset. ❏ There may be sure you replaced the batteries to the remote recently, the code numbers for the ...
.... ❏ If you 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 set to "fix" the channel based on the hookup you used (see page 68). ❏ If you are using Twin View, Freeze or... least 3-4 feet away from the channel 3 or 4 setting. Use the Channel Fix option to off. For example, if you are using your Sony TV remote.You may need to be reset. ❏ There may be sure you replaced the batteries to the remote recently, the code numbers for the ...
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... captioning, select CC1 instead of TEXT 1-4. ❏ If the Auto setting does not automatically detect the 16:9 signal from the screen (see page no sound 40). ❏ Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Audio Menu (see page 67). ❏ Make sure the MTS option is available... 16:9 Enhanced feature Possible Remedies ❏ If your TV does not turn on the TV speakers, set the Speaker option to On (see page 66). Call your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is set to Fixed (in . ❏ Press the POWER button on the front of the cable box using...
... captioning, select CC1 instead of TEXT 1-4. ❏ If the Auto setting does not automatically detect the 16:9 signal from the screen (see page no sound 40). ❏ Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Audio Menu (see page 67). ❏ Make sure the MTS option is available... 16:9 Enhanced feature Possible Remedies ❏ If your TV does not turn on the TV speakers, set the Speaker option to On (see page 66). Call your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is set to Fixed (in . ❏ Press the POWER button on the front of the cable box using...
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While holding down the RESET button on the remote factory settings control, press the POWER button on the TV. (The TV will remain lit even when the TV is turned off. Cannot cycle through the ❏ Be sure the Video Label option is not set to Skip (see page 70), enter the following ... unblock channels. SETUP SETUP Other Info 83 LED on front panel is lit ❏ The STAND BY LED (see page 11) blinks when the TV is turned on the TV. When the timer is set, this may indicate the TV needs service. ❏ The TIMER LED (see page 68). it is turned on again...
While holding down the RESET button on the remote factory settings control, press the POWER button on the TV. (The TV will remain lit even when the TV is turned off. Cannot cycle through the ❏ Be sure the Video Label option is not set to Skip (see page 70), enter the following ... unblock channels. SETUP SETUP Other Info 83 LED on front panel is lit ❏ The STAND BY LED (see page 11) blinks when the TV is turned on the TV. When the timer is set, this may indicate the TV needs service. ❏ The TIMER LED (see page 68). it is turned on again...
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...Power Consumption FD Trinitron® tube 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF NTSC, American TV Standard VHF 2-13 UHF 14-69 CATV 1-125 120V, 60 Hz 1 terminal, 3.3V T.M.D.S., 50 ohms The DVI-HDTV input terminal is not intended for remote control KV-36XBR800 36 in (914.4 mm) picture measured diagonally KV-40XBR800 40...VMC-810/820/830 HG) ❑ Audio Cable (RKC-515HG) ❑ Component Video Cable (VMC-10/30 HG) ❑ TV Stand, for KV-36XBR800: SU-36XBR8 TV Stand, for KV-40XBR800: SU-40XBR8 ❑ Memory Stick media: 8 MB (MSA-8A); 16 MB (MSA-16A); 32 MB (MSA-32A); 64 ...
...Power Consumption FD Trinitron® tube 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF NTSC, American TV Standard VHF 2-13 UHF 14-69 CATV 1-125 120V, 60 Hz 1 terminal, 3.3V T.M.D.S., 50 ohms The DVI-HDTV input terminal is not intended for remote control KV-36XBR800 36 in (914.4 mm) picture measured diagonally KV-40XBR800 40...VMC-810/820/830 HG) ❑ Audio Cable (RKC-515HG) ❑ Component Video Cable (VMC-10/30 HG) ❑ TV Stand, for KV-36XBR800: SU-36XBR8 TV Stand, for KV-40XBR800: SU-40XBR8 ❑ Memory Stick media: 8 MB (MSA-8A); 16 MB (MSA-16A); 32 MB (MSA-32A); 64 ...
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...POWER button 11 power cord, removing from holder 9 powering 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.../480i) jacks, described 13 hue, adjusting 64 I INDEX button 40, 47 interlaced 7, 40, 65, 78 J joystick 40 JUMP button 40, 46 L label channels 69 Language, setting 75 LOCK switch, Memory Stick 59 M MDP, using with TV remote control 61 Memory Stick Index 57 indicator (LED) 11 inserting...
...POWER button 11 power cord, removing from holder 9 powering 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.../480i) jacks, described 13 hue, adjusting 64 I INDEX button 40, 47 interlaced 7, 40, 65, 78 J joystick 40 JUMP button 40, 46 L label channels 69 Language, setting 75 LOCK switch, Memory Stick 59 M MDP, using with TV remote control 61 Memory Stick Index 57 indicator (LED) 11 inserting...
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...TV remote control 60 Scrolling Index, using 47 SELECT button 11, 42 setting up channels 38 Setup Menu 63, 74 sharpness, adjusting 64 Simulated, Effect 66 sizing, picture in Twin View 50 SLEEP button 40 slideshow 58 speakers turning on/off 67 using external speakers 67 specifications 84 STAND ...transport buttons 42 treble, adjusting 66 troubleshooting 80-83 TruSurround 66 TruSurround, Effect 66 turning on/off the TV 11 TV FUNCTION button 40, 46 TV POWER button 41, 46 TV/VCR button 42 TV/VIDEO button 40, 46 Twin View described 8 using 48-50 Twin View button 41 V Variable audio setting 67 VCR ...
...TV remote control 60 Scrolling Index, using 47 SELECT button 11, 42 setting up channels 38 Setup Menu 63, 74 sharpness, adjusting 64 Simulated, Effect 66 sizing, picture in Twin View 50 SLEEP button 40 slideshow 58 speakers turning on/off 67 using external speakers 67 specifications 84 STAND ...transport buttons 42 treble, adjusting 66 troubleshooting 80-83 TruSurround 66 TruSurround, Effect 66 turning on/off the TV 11 TV FUNCTION button 40, 46 TV POWER button 41, 46 TV/VCR button 42 TV/VIDEO button 40, 46 Twin View described 8 using 48-50 Twin View button 41 V Variable audio setting 67 VCR ...