Sony KV 32HS500, KV 36HS500 TV Operating Instructions

4-087-503-22
®
Operating Instructions
* Important: Read this manual before using this product
Sony Corporation
©2002 Sony Corporation
Printed in U.S.A.
KV-32HS500
KV-36HS500
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV
to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,
NE PAS OUVRIR
PRECAUCION
RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO
NO ABRIR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of
programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmitted by cable
companies for the use of the general public may require
authorization from the broadcaster/cable company and/or
program owner.
NOTIFICATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference with radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. 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
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
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This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
Installing
❑ To prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the ventilation
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openings.
Do not install the TV in a hot or 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
hooks. Do not attempt to remove the cord from these hooks.
Doing so could cause damage to the TV.
CAUTION
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner,
Sony has determined that this
product or product models meets
the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines
for energy efficiency.
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
CAUTION
When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your
TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at low settings. If a
fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of
time at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be
permanently imprinted onto the screen. Continuously watching
the same program can cause the imprint of station logos onto the
TV screen. These types of imprints are not covered by your
warranty because they are the result of misuse.
Owner’s Record
Note on Caption Vision
Trademark Information
This television receiver provides display of television closed
captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.
TruSurround and the
symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs,
Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from
SRS Labs, Inc.
Note on Cleaning the TV
Clean the TV with a soft, dry cloth. Never use strong solvents such
as thinner or benzine, which might damage the finish of the
cabinet.
Note to CATV System Installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.
The model and serial numbers are provided on the front of this
instruction manual and at the rear of the TV. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
BBE and BBE Symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. and are
licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under U.S. 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
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. ClearEdge VM and
HD Detailer are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and
keep this manual for future reference.
Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and
instructions placed on the set, or described in the operating
instructions or service manual.
WARNING
Memory Stick
To protect small children from injury from Memory Stick Media,
remove all Memory Stick media from the TV’s Memory Stick slot
and store it in a safe location when it is not in use.
Object and Liquid Entry
Use
Never push objects of any kind into the set
through the cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the set.
Power Sources
Attachments
This set should be operated only from the type
of power source indicated on the serial/model
plate. If you are not sure of the type of electrical
power supplied to your home, consult your
dealer or local power company. For those sets
designed to operate from battery power, refer
to the operating instructions.
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
Grounding or Polarization
Unplug the set from the wall outlet before
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly
dampened with water for cleaning the exterior
of the set.
To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions
should be observed in the installation, use, and servicing of the set.
This set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the other), or with a three-wire
grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding).
Follow the instructions below:
For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to
have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized plug by forcing it in.
Alternate Warning
For the set with a three-wire grounding type AC plug
This plug will only fit into a grounding-type
power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.
Do not place any objects, especially heavy objects,
on top of the set. The object may fall from the set,
causing injury.
Cleaning
If a snapping or popping sound from a TV set is
continuous or frequent while the TV is operating,
unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service
technician. It is normal for some TV sets to make
occasional snapping or popping sounds,
particularly when being turned on or off.
Installation
Always use two or more people to lift or move the set. The set is
heavy and the bottom surface is flat. Serious injury can result from
trying to move the set by yourself alone, or from unsteady
handling. Install the set on a stable, level surface.
Water and Moisture
Do not use power-line operated sets near
water — for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a
wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or
convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,
since this can result in fire or electric shock.
Always turn the set off when it is not to be
used. When the set is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet as a precaution against
the possibility of an internal malfunction that
could create a fire hazard.
Do not disconnect the antenna or the power cord during a heavy
storm. Lightning may strike while you are holding the cable or
cord, causing serious injury. Turn off your TV and wait for the
weather to improve.
Accessories
Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, table or shelf. The set may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and
serious damage to the set. Use only a cart or stand
recommended by the manufacturer for the
specific model of TV. Any mounting of the
product should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An
appliance and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.
Disconnect all cables and cords from the set before attempting to
move the set.
Do not allow children or pets to climb up onto, or push against, the
set. The set may fall, causing serious injury.
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Ventilation
Lightning
The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are
provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of
the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings
must never be blocked or covered.
For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna.
This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and
power line surges.
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Never cover the slots and openings with a
cloth or other materials.
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Never block the slots and openings by
placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug or other
similar surface.
Damage Requiring Service
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Never place the set in a confined space, such
as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless
proper ventilation is provided.
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When the power cord or plug
is damaged or frayed.
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Do not place the set near or over a radiator
or heat register, or where it is exposed to
direct sunlight.
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If liquid has been spilled into
the set or objects have fallen into the
product.
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If the set has been exposed to rain or
water.
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If the set has been subject to excessive
shock by being dropped, or the cabinet
has been damaged.
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If the set does not operate normally when
following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are
specified in the operating instructions.
Improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the set to normal
operation.
Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA and
Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provide
information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
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When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance, it
indicates a need for service.
Antenna Grounding According to the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
Replacement Parts
Power Cord Protection
Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the
power cord, and do not place the set where the
power cord is subject to wear or abuse.
Service
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
Antennas
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An
outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or
where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.
WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM,
EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM
CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS
CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.
Antenna lead-in wire
Antenna discharge unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
NEC: National Electrical Code
Do not attempt to service the set yourself since
opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician certifies in writing that he has
used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer that have the same characteristics as
the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or
other hazards.
Ground clamp
Electric service
equipment
Servicing
Grounding conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
Ground clamps
Power service grounding electrode
system (NEC Art 250 Part H)
Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the
set, ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to
determine that the set is in safe operating
condition, and to so certify. When the set reaches
the end of its useful life, improper disposal could
result in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified
service technician to dispose of the set.
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Contents
Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega
Overview .......................................................................................................7
Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega ............................................................... 7
Package Contents.............................................................................. 7
Features ............................................................................................ 8
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 Only .................................................................16
Cable Box and Cable Only ...............................................................18
Cable Box Only................................................................................20
Connecting Optional Equipment ...............................................................21
About Using S VIDEO ......................................................................21
VCR and Cable ................................................................................22
VCR and Cable Box .........................................................................24
Two VCRs for Tape Editing ..............................................................26
Satellite Receiver..............................................................................28
Satellite Receiver and VCR ...............................................................30
DVD Player with Component Video Connectors...............................32
DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors .............................34
Camcorder ......................................................................................35
Audio Receiver ................................................................................36
Using 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
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Using the Features
SETUP
SETUP
Welcome
Overview .....................................................................................................45
Watching TV ................................................................................................45
Using Twin View .........................................................................................46
Displaying Twin Pictures ..................................................................46
Factors Affecting Twin View ............................................................46
Activating the Picture ......................................................................47
Changing the Picture Size................................................................48
Using Favorite Channels .............................................................................49
Creating a List of Favorite Channels .................................................49
Displaying a List of Favorite Channels ..............................................49
Using the Freeze Function ..........................................................................50
Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer....................................................51
About Memory Stick........................................................................51
Supported Image Types ...................................................................51
Unsupported Image Types ...............................................................52
Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick ..........................................53
Displaying the Memory Stick Menu..................................................54
Using the Memory Stick Index .........................................................55
Using the Memory Stick Slideshow ..................................................56
Changing the Memory Stick Setup Options .....................................56
Using the Rotate Picture Screen .......................................................57
Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control ...........................58
Using the Menus
SETUP
Overview .....................................................................................................61
Navigating Through Menus .......................................................................61
Using the Video Menu ................................................................................62
Using the Audio Menu ...............................................................................64
Using the Channel Menu ............................................................................66
Using the Parent Menu...............................................................................68
Using the Timer Menu ................................................................................71
Using the Setup Menu ................................................................................72
Other Information
Other Info
SETUP
Overview .....................................................................................................75
Glossary .......................................................................................................76
Notes on Using Memory Stick Media ........................................................77
Contacting Sony ..........................................................................................78
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................78
Specifications ..............................................................................................82
Optional Accessories...................................................................................82
Index ............................................................................................................83
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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega
Overview
This chapter describes the contents of the package in which the TV is
shipped and provides an overview of the features of your Wega TV.
Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega
The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by
outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-tocorner detail.
You will recognize the superiority of Wega technology almost
immediately. The first thing you will probably notice is minimal glare
from the flat picture tube. This flat-screen technology improves
picture detail without distortion, unlike conventional curved screens.
The FD Trinitron delivers outstanding image detail not only at the
screen center, but also at the corners — so you can enjoy a bright,
clear picture from any location in a room.
Package Contents
Along with your new Trinitron TV, the packing box contains a remote
control and two AA (R6) batteries. These items are all you need to set
up and use the TV.
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Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include:
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DRC® (Digital Reality Creation) Multifunction: Unlike
conventional line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature
replaces the signal’s NTSC waveform with the HD equivalent,
while doubling the number of vertical and horizontal lines. This
results in four times the density for quality sources, such as DVD,
satellite, and digital camcorders. The Video Menu allows you to
select interlaced, progressive, or CineMotion™ output.
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Twin View™: Using the Multi-Image Driver (MIDX), Twin View
allows you to watch two programs side by side, with the ability
to zoom in one picture. You can watch pictures from two different
sources (1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i) simultaneously. (Only the
left Twin View window can display 1080i, 720p, and 480p
sources.)
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Favorite Channels: Allows you to preview and select from eight
of your favorite channels.
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ClearEdge VM™ Velocity Modulation: Sharpens picture
definition by enhancing vertical lines.
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Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent
output between programs and commercials.
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Memory Stick® Picture Viewer: Allows you to view on your TV
screen digital images that are stored on Memory Stick media.
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Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD
(480p, 480i), and digital set-top box (HD1080i, 720p) connections.
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HD Detailer™: Wideband video amplifier has a high bandwidth
frequency rating, which allows it to send more video information
to the screen, resulting in finer picture quality, especially for HD
sources.
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CineMotion™: Reverse 3-2 pulldown processing provides
optimal picture quality for film-based sources (media originally
shot in 24 frames-per-second format).
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16:9 Enhancement: Vertical Compression technology that
maximizes picture resolution when playing “anamorphic” or
“enhanced for widescreen” sources, including many DVDs.
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Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to block
unsuitable programming from younger viewers.
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Digital Visual Interface (DVI): Can accommodate a copyprotected digital connection (HDCP*) to other devices (such as
digital set-top boxes) that have compatible interfaces. The DVIHDTV input terminal is compliant with the EIA-861 standard
and is not intended for use with personal computers.
*High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection
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Introducing
z 16:9 is also referred to as
widescreen format.
SETUP
SETUP
SETUP
SETUP
SETUP
Welcome
Features
Setting Up the TV
Overview
This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV.
Topic
Page(s)
TV Controls and Connectors
10-13
Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna
14-20
Connecting Optional Equipment
VCR and Cable
VCR and Cable Box
Two VCRs for Tape Editing
Satellite Receiver
Satellite Receiver and VCR
DVD Player with Component Video Connectors
DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors
Camcorder
Audio Receiver
About the AC
Power Cord
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
35
36
Using the CONTROL S Feature
37
Setting Up the Channel List
38
The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with a hook. Use
caution when removing the AC plug from its holder. Gently slide the
plug upward to remove it from the hook. Once removed, the AC
power plug should automatically disengage from its stored location.
You can detach
the cord from
this hook
AC power cord
✍ Do not plug in the AC power cord until you have made all other
connections.
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SETUP
TV Controls and Connectors
Front Panel
1
2
4
3
5
6
7
8
9
0
SELECT
TV/VIDEO
VOLUME
CHANNEL
qa qs qd
qf
VIDEO 2 INPUT
TIMER STAND BY
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Setup
S VIDEO
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VIDEO
L(MONO) – AUDIO – R
MENU
POWER
Item
Description
Memory Stick insertion slot. For details, see “Using the Memory Stick Picture
Viewer” on page 51.
2
MEMORY STICK LED
When lit, indicates that the Memory Stick is being read. (Do not remove the
Memory Stick when the indicator is lit.)
3
S VIDEO
VIDEO 2 INPUT
Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your camcorder or other video
equipment that has S VIDEO. Provides better picture quality than composite
video (4).
4
VIDEO/L(MONO)-AUDIO-R
VIDEO 2 INPUT
Connects to the composite A/V output jacks on your camcorder or other
video equipment.
5
MENU
Press to display the Menu. Press again to exit from the Menu. For details, see
“Using the Menus” on page 61.
6
VvBb
Press V v B b to move the on-screen cursor.
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SELECT
Setup
MEMORY STICK
SETUP
1
Press to select the on-screen highlighted item.
Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV’s
video inputs.
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-VOLUME +
Press to adjust the volume.
0
-CHANNEL+
Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and
hold down either CHANNEL button.
qa
TIMER LED
When lit, indicates one of the timers is set. When the timer is set, this LED
will remain lit even if the TV is turned off. For details, see page 71.
qs
STAND BY LED
Blinks when the TV is turned on, then shuts off when the picture is displayed.
If the LED blinks continuously, this may indicate the TV needs service (see
“Contacting Sony” on page 78).
qd
Infrared Receiver (IR)
Receives IR signals from the TV’s remote control.
qf
POWER
Press to turn on and off the TV.
SETUP
TV/VIDEO
SETUP
8
SETUP
SETUP
11
SETUP
SETUP
SETUP
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Setup
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Rear Panel
1
6
2
7
8
3
9
q;
4
12
5
1 DVI-HDTV
VIDEO
AUDIO R/L
(VIDEO 7 IN)
Can accommodate a copy-protected digital connection (HDCP*) to other devices
(such as digital set-top boxes) that have compatible interfaces. The DVI-HDTV
input terminal is compliant with the EIA-861 standard and is not intended for use
with personal computers. See the instruction manual that came with your
equipment for details about connecting and using it with the TV.
2 S VIDEO IN 1/3
Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has
S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than either composite video (3)
or VHF/UHF (9) connections.
3 VIDEO IN 1/3/4
VIDEO/L(MONO)
-AUDIO-R
Connect to the composite A/V output jacks on your VCR or other video
component. A fourth component A/V input jack (VIDEO 2) is located on the front
panel of the TV. This video connection provides better picture quality than the
VHF/UHF (9) connection.
4 MONITOR OUT
Lets you record the program you are watching to a VCR. When two VCRs are
connected, you can use the TV as a monitor for tape-to-tape editing (not available
with 480p, 720p, or 1080i when the input is set to VIDEO 5-7).
5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX)
L (MONO)/R
Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment.
You can use these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system.
Auxiliary RF input that connects to your antenna, CATV cable, or cable box output
jack. This is convenient if you are using two VHF/UHF sources (antenna, CATV
cable, or cable box). For details, see pages 16 to 19.
8 TO CONVERTER
Connects to your cable box input jack. This VHF/UHF output jack lets you set up
your TV to switch between scrambled channels (coming through a cable box) and
unscrambled cable channels. Use this jack instead of a splitter to get better picture
quality when you need to switch between scrambled and unscrambled cable
channels. For details, see pages 18 to 19.
9 VHF/UHF
Primary RF input that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable.
0 CONTROL S
IN/OUT
Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to other Sony
infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function.
SETUP
7 AUX
SETUP
6 HD/DVD IN 5/6
Connect 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. Component video provides the best picture quality (better
than 2, 3, or 9).
Setup
Description
SETUP
Jack
* High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection
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Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna
SETUP
The way in which you will connect your TV varies, depending on
how your home receives a signal (cable, cable box, antenna) and
whether or not you plan to connect a VCR.
If You Are Connecting
See Page
Cable or Antenna Only
15
❏
No cable box or VCR
Cable and Antenna Only
❏
Setup
Cable Box and Cable Only
❏
❏
18
Cable box unscrambles only some
channels (usually premium channels)
No VCR
Cable Box Only
❏
❏
16
No cable box or VCR
20
Cable box unscrambles all channels
No VCR
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If you are connecting a VCR
❑ See the connections described on pages 22 and 24.
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For best results, use one of the following connections if you are connecting a
cable or an antenna and you:
❑ Do not need a cable box to unscramble channels. (If you have a
cable box, see pages 18-20.)
❑
Do not intend to connect a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 22
and 24.)
SETUP
Cable or Antenna
Only
The connection you choose depends on the cable type you have in
your home, as described below.
Cable Type
Connect As Shown
VHF Only or
combined
VHF/UHF or
Cable
75-ohm
coaxial
cable
Setup
75-ohm coaxial cable (usually found in newer homes)
TV
VHF/UHF
SETUP
300-ohm twin lead cable (usually found in older homes)
Cable Type
VHF Only or
UHF Only or
combined
VHF/UHF
Connect As Shown
300-ohm twin
lead cable
TV
VHF/UHF
SETUP
Antenna connector
(not supplied)
75-ohm coaxial and 300-ohm twin lead cable (found in some homes)
Cable Type
VHF and UHF
Connect As Shown
75-ohm
coaxial cable
SETUP
TV
VHF/UHF
U/V mixer
(not supplied)
300-ohm twin
lead cable
SETUP
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SETUP
Cable and Antenna
Only
For best results, use this connection if you:
❑ Have a cable and an antenna.
(This is convenient if you are using a separate rooftop antenna to
receive additional channels that are not provided by your cable
company.)
❑
Do not have a cable box or VCR. (If you have a cable box, see
pages 18 to 20. If you have a VCR, see pages 22 and 24.)
Cable Type
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Cable TV (CATV)
and Antenna
Connect As Shown
CATV cable
TV
AUX
(No connection to
TO CONVERTER)
TO
CONVERTER
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Antenna cable
VHF/UHF
About Using Twin View with This Connection
With this connection, you cannot view CATV channels in the right Twin View window.
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SETUP
SETUP
For details about Twin View, see page 46.
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Notes on Using This Connection
Do This ...
Switch the TV’s input
between the cable and
antenna
Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV’s VHF/UHF and AUX
inputs.
Receive channels using an
antenna, instead of the cable
1
2
3
Press ANT to switch to the AUX input.
Set the Cable option to Off. For details, see “Selecting Channel Options”
on page 66.
Run the Auto Setup program, as described in “Using Auto Setup” on
page 38.
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To Do This ...
Setup
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Cable Box and
Cable Only
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 does not
scramble all channels.
❑
You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 22 and 24.)
With this connection you can:
❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through
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the cable box to the TV’s AUX input jack. (You must first program
the remote control for your specific cable box; see “Programming
the Remote Control” on page 43.)
❑
Use the 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 Twin View with This Connection
SETUP
With this connection, you can use all the Twin View features for unscrambled channels
coming directly into the TV’s VHF/UHF input jack.
However, you can use only some of the Twin View features for channels coming through
the cable box to the TV’s AUX input jack. For example, when you switch the TV’s input to
AUX — to select the cable box input — the picture displays only in the left window. If
you turn on Twin View, you can watch cable channels coming into the VHF/UHF jack in
the right window, but you cannot SWAP the pictures between the left and right
windows.
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For details about Twin View, see page 46.
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To connect the cable box and cable
1 Connect the cable from your cable company to the TV’s
2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the TV’s TO CONVERTER jack to
the cable box’s input jack. (The TV’s internal converter lets you
switch between unscrambled signals coming straight into the TV
and scrambled signals coming in through the cable box,
eliminating the need for an external splitter.)
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VHF/UHF jack.
3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box’s output jack to the
TV’s AUX jack.
Setup
4 Run the Auto Setup program, as described in “Setting Up the
Channel List” on page 38.
Cable box
IN
OUT
Coaxial cable
TV
AUX
3
2
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TO
CONVERTER
Coaxial cable
1
Cable (unscrambled channels) VHF/UHF
Notes on Using This Connection
Do This ...
Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4)
and then use the cable box to switch channels.
Set up the TV remote control
to operate the cable box
Program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on
pages 43-44.
SETUP
To Do This ...
Use the cable box
Activate the remote control to Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION.
operate the cable box
When using the cable box, you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable
box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4). You can use the TV’s Channel Fix
feature to lock in a specific channel. For details, see “Using the Channel
Menu” on page 66.
Switch the TV’s input
between the cable box and
cable
Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV’s VHF/UHF
(unscrambled channels) and AUX (scrambled) inputs.
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Prevent the accidental
switching of TV channels
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Cable Box Only
For best results, use this connection if:
❑ Your cable company scrambles all channels, which requires you
to use a cable box.
❑
You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 22 and 24.)
With this connection you can:
❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through
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the cable box to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. (You must first
program the remote control for your specific cable box.)
About Using Twin View with This Connection
With this connection, all channels come into the TV through your cable box and only one
unscrambled signal is sent to the TV, so you cannot use the Twin View feature. If some of
your channels are scrambled, but others are not, consider using the “Cable Box and
Cable” connection on page 18 instead. For details about Twin View, see page 46.
To connect the cable box
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1 Connect the CATV cable to the cable box’s input jack.
2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box’s output jack to the
TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
3 Run the Auto Setup program, as described in “Setting Up the
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Channel List” on page 38.
CATV
cable
Coaxial cable
1
2
IN
TV
VHF/UHF
OUT
Cable box
SETUP
Notes on Using This Connection
To Do This ...
Do This ...
Use the cable box
Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4)
and then use the cable box to switch channels.
Set up the TV remote control
to operate the cable box
Program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on
pages 43-44.
Activate the remote control to Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION.
operate the cable box
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Prevent the accidental
switching of TV channels
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When using the cable box, you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable
box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4). You can use the TV’s Channel Fix
feature to lock in a specific channel. For details, see “Using the Channel
Menu” on page 66.
Connecting Optional Equipment
If You Are Connecting
See Page
VCR and Cable
22
VCR and Cable Box
24
Two VCRs for Tape Editing
26
Satellite Receiver
28
30
DVD Player with Component Video
Connectors
32
DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio
Connectors
34
Camcorder
35
Audio Receiver
36
Setup
Satellite Receiver and VCR
If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO
jack (shown at left), you can use an S VIDEO cable for
improved picture quality (compared to an A/V cable).
Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you also need
to connect audio cables for sound, as shown below.
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About Using
S VIDEO
SETUP
Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional
equipment:
Example of an S VIDEO Connection
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TV
S VIDEO
cable
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Equipment with S VIDEO
Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.
Audio cable
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VCR and Cable
For best results, use this connection if:
❑ Your cable company does not require you to use a cable box.
About Using Twin View with This Connection
With this connection, you can use all the features of Twin View. For details about Twin
View, see page 46.
To connect the VCR and cable
Setup
Using
S VIDEO jacks?
See page 21.
1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF input jack.
2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR’s VHF/UHF output jack
to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
3 Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR’s A/V output jacks to the
TV’s A/V input jacks.
4 Run the Auto Setup program, as described in “Setting Up the
Channel List” on page 38.
TV
SETUP
Coaxial cable
VCR
SETUP
CATV cable
Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.
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SETUP
A/V cable
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Notes on Using This Connection
Do This ...
Watch the VCR
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the
illustration).
Watch cable channels
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input (VHF/UHF in the
illustration).
Set up the TV remote control
to operate the VCR
If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See
“Programming the Remote Control” on pages 43-44.
Activate the TV remote
control to operate the VCR
Set the A/V slide switch to the position you programmed for the VCR. Then
press VCR/DVD FUNCTION.
Control VCR functions with
the TV remote control
See “Operating a VCR” on page 58.
SETUP
To Do This ...
Setup
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 72-73.
Label video inputs to easily
identify equipment connected
to the TV
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VCR and Cable Box
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 does not
scramble all channels.
About Using Twin View with This Connection
With this connection, you can use all the features of Twin View. For details about Twin
View, see page 46.
Setup
With this connection you can:
❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through
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the cable box. (You must first program the remote control for
your specific cable box; see “Programming the Remote Control”
on page 43.)
❑
Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly
into the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. (The TV’s tuner provides a better
signal than the cable box.)
❑
Record channels coming through the cable box and channels
coming directly into the TV.
To connect a VCR and cable box, you need:
❑ A splitter, which is a small, inexpensive device that you can
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purchase at your local electronics store.
❑
Three coaxial cables.
❑
One A/V cable or one S VIDEO cable with audio cables.
To connect the VCR and cable box
1 Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter.
2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter’s two output
jacks to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter’s other output jack to
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the cable box’s input jack.
4 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box’s output jack to the
Using
S VIDEO jacks?
See page 21.
VCR’s RF input jack.
5 Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR’s A/V output jacks to the
TV’s A/V input jacks.
6 Run the Auto Setup program, as described in “Setting Up the
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Channel List” on page 38.
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TV
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Splitter
(not supplied)
Coaxial
cable
CATV
cable
Setup
Cable box
Coaxial
cable
VCR
SETUP
Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.
A/V cable
Notes on Using This Connection
Watch cable (unscrambled)
channels
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input (UHF/VHF in the
illustration).
Watch cable box (scrambled)
channels
Turn on the VCR and tune it to the channel the cable box is set to (usually
channel 3 or 4). Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1
in the illustration). Use the cable box to change channels.
Watch the VCR
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the
illustration).
Set up the TV remote control
to operate the cable box or
VCR
If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See
“Programming the Remote Control” on pages 43-44.
Activate the remote control to For the cable box, press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. For the VCR, set the A/V slide
operate the cable box or VCR switch to the position you programmed for the VCR. Then press VCR/DVD
FUNCTION.
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Do This ...
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To Do This ...
Control specific cable box and See “Operating a Cable Box” on page 59 and “Operating a VCR” on page 58.
VCR functions with the TV
remote control
SETUP
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 72-73.
Label video inputs to easily
identify equipment connected
to the TV
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Two VCRs for Tape
Editing
Using
S VIDEO jacks?
See page 21.
Connecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR to the other. By
connecting them as shown below, you can view (monitor) what is
being recorded.
To connect two VCRs for tape editing
1 Use an A/V cable to connect the playback VCR’s A/V output
jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks.
2 Use an A/V cable to connect the recording VCR’s A/V input
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jacks to the TV’s MONITOR OUT jacks.
TV
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Playback VCR
Recording VCR
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A/V cable
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A/V cable
Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.
Notes on Using This Connection
Do This ...
View (monitor) what is being
recorded
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the
illustration above).
Set up the TV remote control
to operate the VCR(s)
If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See
“Programming the Remote Control” on pages 43-44.
Activate the TV remote
control to operate the VCR(s)
Set the A/V slide switch to the position you programmed for the VCR. Then
press VCR/DVD FUNCTION.
Control VCR functions with
the TV remote control
See “Operating a VCR” on page 58.
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To Do This ...
Setup
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 72-73.
Label video inputs to easily
identify equipment connected
to the TV
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Satellite Receiver
To connect a satellite receiver
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1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s
Using
S VIDEO jacks?
See page 21.
satellite input jack.
2 Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver’s A/V output
jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks.
3 Connect a CATV cable from your cable or antenna to the TV’s
VHF/UHF jack.
Channel List” on page 38.
TV
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Setup
4 Run the Auto Setup program, as described in “Setting Up the
CATV cable
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Satellite receiver
Satellite antenna
cable
A/V cable
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SETUP
Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.
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Notes on Using This Connection
Do This ...
Watch the satellite receiver
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the satellite receiver input
(VIDEO 1 in the illustration).
Set up the TV remote control to operate the
satellite receiver
If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program
the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control”
on pages 43-44.
Activate the TV remote control to operate
the satellite receiver
Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION.
Label video inputs to easily identify
equipment connected to the TV
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 7273.
Setup
Control satellite receiver functions with the See “Operating a Satellite Receiver” on page 58.
TV remote control
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To Do This ...
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Satellite Receiver
and VCR
To connect a satellite receiver and VCR
1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s
satellite input jack.
Using
S VIDEO jacks?
See page 21.
2 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF input jack.
3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR’s VHF/UHF output jack
to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
4 Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver’s A/V output
jacks to the VCR’s A/V input jacks.
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5 Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR’s A/V output jacks to the
TV’s A/V input jacks.
6 Run the Auto Setup program, as described in “Setting Up the
Channel List” on page 38.
Satellite antenna
cable
CATV
cable
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TV
Satellite receiver
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A/V cable
VCR
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Coaxial
cable
A/V cable
SETUP
Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.
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Notes on Using This Connection
Do This ...
Watch the satellite receiver
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the
illustration).
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To Do This ...
The VCR may need to be turned on and set to the satellite receiver input.
Watch the VCR
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the input to which the VCR is connected
(VIDEO 1 in the illustration).
Set up the TV remote control
to operate the satellite
receiver or VCR
If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the
remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 43-44.
Control satellite receiver and
VCR functions with the TV
remote control
Setup
For the satellite receiver, press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. For the VCR, set the A/V
Activate the TV remote
control to operate the satellite slide switch to the position you programmed for the VCR. Then press
VCR/DVD FUNCTION.
receiver or VCR
See “Operating a Satellite Receiver” on page 58 and “Operating a VCR” on
page 58.
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See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 72-73.
Label video inputs to easily
identify equipment connected
to the TV
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DVD Player with
Component
Video Connectors
For best results, use this connection if your DVD player has
component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks.
To connect a DVD player with component video connectors
1 Use three separate component video cables to connect the
DVD player’s Y, PB and P R jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks
(VIDEO 5) on the TV.
✍ The Y, PB and PR jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y,
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CB and CR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y. If so, connect the cables to like colors.
2 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player’s audio output
jacks to the TV’s VIDEO 5 audio input jacks.
TV
DVD player
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Component video cables
Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.
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Audio cable
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Notes on Using This Connection
Watch the DVD player
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input (VIDEO 5 in the
illustration).
Set up the TV remote control
to operate the DVD player
If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control.
See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 43-44.
Activate the TV remote
control to operate the DVD
player
Set the A/V slide switch to the position you programmed for the DVD
player. Then press VCR/DVD FUNCTION.
Control DVD functions with
the TV remote control
See “Operating a DVD Player” on page 59.
Setup
Do This ...
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To Do This ...
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 72-73.
Label video inputs to easily
identify equipment connected
to the TV
✍ You cannot record the signal from any equipment connected into the Y, PB,
PR jacks.
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DVD Player with
S VIDEO and Audio
Connectors
Use this connection if your DVD player does not have component
video (Y, PB, PR) jacks.
To connect a DVD player with A/V connectors
1 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player’s audio output
jacks to the TV’s audio input jacks.
2 Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player’s S VIDEO jack
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to the TV’s S VIDEO jack.
TV
Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.
S VIDEO
cable
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DVD player
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Audio cable
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Notes on Using This Connection
To Do This ...
Do This ...
Watch the DVD player
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input (VIDEO 1 in the
illustration).
Set up the TV remote control
to operate the DVD player
If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control.
See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 43-44.
Activate the TV remote
control to operate the DVD
player
Set the A/V slide switch to the position you programmed for the DVD
player. Then press VCR/DVD FUNCTION.
Control DVD functions with
the TV remote control
See “Operating a DVD Player” on page 59.
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 72-73.
Label video inputs to easily
identify equipment connected
to the TV
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Camcorder
Using
S VIDEO jacks?
See page 21.
To connect a camcorder
SETUP
For easy connection of a camcorder, the TV has front A/V input jacks.
If you prefer, however, you can connect the camcorder to the TV’s
rear A/V input jacks.
1 Use A/V cables to connect the camcorder’s A/V output jacks to
the TV’s A/V input jacks.
TV
Setup
VIDEO 2 INPUT
S VIDEO
VIDEO
L(MONO) – AUDIO – R
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Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.
A/V cable
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To A/V output
Camcorder
Note on Using This Connection
To Do This ...
Do This ...
Watch the camcorder
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the camcorder input (VIDEO 2 in the
illustration).
SETUP
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 72-73.
Label video inputs to easily
identify equipment connected
to the TV
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If you have a mono camcorder, connect its audio output jack to the
TV’s L MONO audio jack.
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Audio Receiver
SETUP
For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TV’s audio
through your stereo system.
To connect an audio system
1 Use an audio cable to connect the TV’s audio output jacks to the
audio receiver’s line input jacks.
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Setup
TV
Audio cable
Receiver
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To line input
Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white.
2 Using the TV’s Audio Menu, set the Speaker option to Off. Then set
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the Audio Out option to Fixed or Variable, depending on how you want
to control the volume. For details, see “Using the Audio Menu”
on page 64.
3 Turn on the audio receiver, and then set the receiver’s line input
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to the jack into which you connected the TV.
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Using the CONTROL S Feature
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CONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony
equipment with one remote control. In addition to allowing you to
control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTROL S
feature allows you to always point your remote control at your TV,
instead of having to point it at the other equipment, which might be
hidden or out of direct line of sight.
Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to the TV.
Use CONTROL S OUT to send signals to connected equipment.
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Setting Up the Channel List
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After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Auto Setup to
set up your channels. The Auto Setup screen appears when you turn
on your TV for the first time after hooking it up. If you do not want to
set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by selecting the
Auto Program option in the Channel Menu (see page 66).
✍ The Auto Setup feature does not apply for installations that use a cable box
Setup
for all channel selection.
Using Auto Setup
1 Press POWER to turn on the TV.
2 Press TV FUNCTION on the remote control.
3 To continue running Auto Setup, press CH+. To exit Auto Setup,
press CH-.
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Auto Setup automatically creates a list of receivable channels. When
finished, the lowest numbered channel is displayed.
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 itself off, then back
on.)
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4 Release RESET.
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Using the Remote Control
Overview
This chapter describes how to set up, program, and use the TV’s
remote control.
Topic
Page
Inserting Batteries
39
Button Descriptions
Outside Panel
Inside Panel
40
42
Programming the Remote Control
43
Inserting Batteries
1 Remove the battery cover from the remote control.
2 Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e
and E terminals on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery
compartment.
3 Replace the battery cover.
1
2
✍ Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage
whenever you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an
extended period. Handle the remote control with care. Avoid dropping it,
getting it wet, placing it in direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the
humidity is high.
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Button Descriptions
Outside Panel
MUTING
Setup
2
3
4
VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE
TV
FUNCTION
VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE
PIC MODE
ANT
SLEEP
Remote Control
qs
DISPLAY
qd
qf
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
JUMP
qa
TV
1
5
1 MUTING
Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL+ to
restore the sound.
2 TV/VIDEO
Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment
connected to the TV’s video inputs.
3 PIC MODE
Press repeatedly to cycle through the available video
picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro. Also available
in the Video Menu. For details, see “Selecting Video
Options” on pages 62-63.
4 ANT
Press to switch between the sources connected to the
TV’s VHF/UHF and AUX inputs.
5 JUMP
Press to jump back and forth between two channels.
The TV alternates between the current channel and the
last channel that was selected.
6 DRC MODE
Press repeatedly to cycle through the available highresolution picture modes: Interlaced, Progressive,
CineMotion. Also available in the Video Menu. For
details, see “Selecting Video Options” on pages 62-63.
7
Press to turn on and off Twin View. For details, see
pages 46-48.
8 VOL +/-
Press to adjust the volume.
9
Move the joystick Vv B b to move the on-screen
cursor. To select an item, press the center of the
joystick ( ).
0 CODE SET
Press to program the remote control to operate nonSony video equipment. For details, see “Programming
the Remote Control” on page 43.
qa POWER
Buttons
VCR/DVD: Press to turn on and off the VCR or DVD
player.
qg
9
ENTER
0
FLIP OPEN
DRC MODE
Description
POWER
1
TV/VIDEO
Button
FREEZE FAVORITES MTS/SAP
6
7
qh
qj
qk
ql
w;
VOL
MENU
CH
8
wa
MEMORY STICK
9
ws
CODE SET
AV 1 2 3 DVD
q;
RM -Y186
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wd
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TV
SAT/CABLE: Press to turn on and off the satellite receiver
or cable box.
TV: Press to turn on and off the TV.
qs FUNCTION
Buttons
The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to
show which equipment the remote control is
operating:
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VCR/DVD: Press to have the remote control operate the
VCR or DVD player.
SAT/CABLE: Press to have the remote control operate the
satellite receiver or cable box.
TV: Press to have the remote control operate the TV.
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qf SLEEP
Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in
minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to
remain on before shutting off automatically. To cancel
press until Sleep Off appears. While the Sleep feature is
set, press once to display the remaining time.
qg 0 - 9
ENTER
Press 0 - 9 to select a channel; the channel changes after
3 seconds. Press ENTER to change channels
immediately.
qh FAVORITES
Press to display the Favorite Channels list. For details,
see page 49.
qj MTS/SAP
Press repeatedly to cycle through the Multi-channel
TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second
Audio Program), and Mono. Also available in the
Audio Menu. For details, see “Using the Audio Menu”
on page 64.
qk FREEZE
Press to freeze the picture. Press again to restore the
picture. For details, see page 50.
ql
Press repeatedly to step through the Audio Effect
options. Also available in the Audio Menu. For details,
see page 64.
w; MENU
Press to display the Menu. Press again to exit from the
Menu. For details, see “Using the Menus” on page 61.
wa CH +/-
Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly
through channels, press and hold down either CH
button.
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Press once to display the current channel number and
current time and channel label (if set). Press again to
turn Display off.
Remote Control
qd DISPLAY
Setup
Description
SETUP
Button
ws MEMORY STICK Press to display the Memory Stick Menu. For details,
see “Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer” on
page 51.
wd
AV 1 2 3 DVD
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Use the A/V slide switch to control connected video
equipment. You can program one video source for
each switch position. For details, see “Programming
the Remote Control” on page 43.
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Inside Panel
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To access the inside panel, open the outside cover as shown.
Button
Description
wf TV/VIDEO
Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment
connected to the TV’s video inputs.
Press to change the VHF/UHF output of the VCR.
Press once to display the current channel number and
current time and channel label (if set). Press again to
turn Display off.
Press to display the DVD Menu.
Press to display the DVD Title.
Press to reset the settings to the factory defaults. See
pages 62 and 64. Also used to clear Favorite Channels
(see page 49).
The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to
show which equipment the remote control is operating:
wg TV/VCR
wh DISPLAY
MUTING
VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE
POWER
TV
FUNCTION
VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE
TV/VIDEO
TV/VCR
DISPLAY
GUIDE
TV
SYSTEM
OFF
REC
DISC MENU
RESET
DRC MODE
Setup
VOL
FREEZE
DVD TITLE
MENU
PIC MODE
SLEEP
FAVORITES
MTS/SAP
MENU
wj DISC MENU
wk DVD TITLE
wl RESET
CH
MEMORY STICK
CODE SET
AV 1 2 3 DVD
RM -Y186
TV
Remote Control
e; FUNCTION
Buttons
MUTING
POWER
VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE
wf
wg
wh
TV/VIDEO
TV/VCR
DISPLAY
GUIDE
TV
SYSTEM
OFF
wj
wk
wl
DISC MENU DVD TITLE
RESET
e;
ea
es
ed
REC
SETUP
ea SYSTEM OFF
TV
FUNCTION
VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE
PIC MODE
MENU
SLEEP
es GUIDE
ed Transport
Buttons
ef
eg
eh
SETUP
ef MENU
eg SLEEP
SETUP
eh PIC MODE
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VCR/DVD: Press to have the remote control operate the
VCR or DVD player.
SAT/CABLE: Press to have the remote control operate the
satellite receiver or cable box.
TV: Press to have the remote control operate the TV.
Press to turn off all Sony brand audio/video equipment
at once. (May not function with older Sony equipment.)
Press to display the program guide of your satellite
program provider.
m Rewind
N Play
z Record (press together with N)
x Stop
M Fast forward
X Pause
Press to display the DVD setup menu.
Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in
minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to
remain on before shutting off automatically. To cancel
press until Sleep Off appears. While the Sleep feature is
set, press once to display the remaining time.
Press repeatedly to cycle through the available video
picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro. Also available in
the Video Menu. For details, see “Selecting Video
Options” on page 62.
Programming the Remote Control
The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.
Switch Position on
Remote Control
Programmable Code
Number
Beta, Ed Beta VCRs
AV1
303
8 mm VCR
AV2
302
VHS VCR
AV3
301
DVD player
DVD
751
Setup
If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to
control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedure to
program the remote control.
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Sony Equipment
✍ The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used
with the remote control.
z
❑
❑
control with the TV’s remote control (VCR/DVD FUNCTION or SAT/CABLE
FUNCTION).
5 Enter the three-digit manufacturer’s code number.
6 Press ENTER.
✍ You must do step 6 within 10 seconds of step 5, or you must redo
steps 3 through 6.
7 To check if the code number works, aim the TV’s remote control
at the equipment and press the POWER button that corresponds
with that equipment. If it responds, you are done. If not, try using
another code listed for that manufacturer.
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❑
2 Set the A/V slide switch to 1, 2, 3, or DVD.
3 Press CODE SET.
4 Press the FUNCTION button for the type of equipment you want to
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❑
If more than one code
number is listed, try
entering them one by one
until you come to the
correct code for your
equipment.
If you enter a new code
number, the code number
you previously entered at
that setting is erased.
In some cases, you may not
be able to operate your
equipment with the
supplied remote control. In
such cases, use the
equipment’s own remote
control unit.
Whenever you remove the
batteries to replace them,
the code numbers may
revert to the factory setting
and must be reset.
the three-digit code number for the manufacturer of your
equipment. (If more than one code number is listed, use the
number listed first.)
Remote Control
1 Turn to the list of “Manufacturer’s Codes” on page 44, and find
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Remote Control
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Manufacturer’s Codes
DVD Players
VCRs
Manufacturer
Code
Manufacturer
Sony
Admiral
(M. Ward)
Aiwa
Audio
Dynamic
Broksonic
Canon
Citizen
Craig
Criterion
Curtis Mathes
Daewoo
DBX
Dimensia
Emerson
301, 302, 303
327
Orion
Panasonic
338, 344
314, 337
Pentax
Philco
Philips
Pioneer
Quasar
RCA/
PROSCAN
Fisher
Funai
General
Electric
Go Video
Goldstar
Hitachi
319, 317
309, 308
332
302, 332
315
304, 338, 309
341, 312, 309
314, 336, 337
304
319, 320, 316,
317, 318, 341
330, 335
338
329, 304, 309
322, 339, 340
332
306, 304, 305,
338
Instant Replay 309, 308
JC Penney
309, 305, 304,
330, 314, 336,
337
JVC
314, 336, 337,
345, 346, 347
Kenwood
314, 336, 332,
337
LXI (Sears)
332, 305, 330,
335, 338
Magnavox
308, 309, 310
Marantz
314, 336, 337
Marta
332
Memorex
309, 335
Minolta
305, 304
Mitsubishi/
323, 324, 325,
MGA
326
Multitech
325, 338, 321
NEC
314, 336, 337
Olympic
309, 308
Optimus
327
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Realistic
Sansui
Samsung
Sanyo
Scott
Sharp
Signature
2000 (M.
Ward)
SV2000
Sylvania
Symphonic
Tashiro
Tatung
Teac
Technics
Toshiba
Wards
Yamaha
Zenith
Code
Manufacturer
Code
317
308, 309, 306,
307
305, 304
308, 309
308, 309, 310
308
308, 309, 306
304, 305, 308,
309, 311, 312,
313, 310, 329
309, 330, 328,
335, 324, 338
314
322, 313, 321
330, 335
312, 313, 321,
335, 323, 324,
325, 326
327, 328
338, 327
Sony
General
Electric
Hitachi
JVC
Magnavox
Mitsubishi
Oritron
Panasonic
Philips
Pioneer
RCA/Proscan
Samsung
Toshiba
Zenith
751
755
758
756
757
761
759
753
757
752
755
758
754
760
Cable Boxes
Manufacturer
Code
Sony
Hamlin/Regal
230
222, 223, 224,
225, 226
201, 202, 203,
204, 205, 206,
207, 208, 218
227, 228, 229
219, 220, 221
214, 215
209, 210, 211
Jerrold/G. I.
338
308, 309, 338,
310
338
332
314, 336, 337
314, 336, 338,
337
309, 308
312, 311
327, 328, 335,
331, 332
314, 330, 336,
337
331
Laserdisc Players
Manufacturer
Code
Sony
Panasonic
Pioneer
701
704, 710
702
Oak
Panasonic
Pioneer
Scientific
Atlanta
Tocom
Zenith
216, 217
212, 213
Satellite Receivers
Manufacturer
Code
Sony
Dish Network
Echostar
General
Electric
Hitachi
Hughes
Mitsubishi
Panasonic
RCA/
PROSCAN
Toshiba
801
810
810
802
805
804
809
803
802, 808
806, 807
Using the Features
Overview
This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV.
Topic
Page
Watching TV
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Using Twin View
46
Using Favorite Channels
49
Using the Freeze Function
50
Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer
51
Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control
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Watching TV
z For a complete list of all
the functions of the remote
control, see pages 39-44.
To Do This ...
Do This ...
Activate the remote control to
operate the TV
Press TV FUNCTION
Turn on/off the TV
Press TV POWER
Tune directly to a channel
Press 0-9 and then ENTER (or wait 3
seconds) or
Press CH+/-
Adjust the volume
Press VOL +/-
Mute the volume
Press MUTING (press again to unmute)
Alternate back and forth
between two channels
Press JUMP
The TV alternates between the current
channel and the last channel tuned.
Display the current channel
Press DISPLAY once to display the channel
number (and other information) number and current time and channel
label (if set). Press DISPLAY again to turn
Display off.
Switch the TV’s input to the
VCR, DVD player, or other
connected equipment
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through
the video equipment connected to the
TV’s video inputs.
Press MENU to display the Menu. For
Change video and audio
details, see “Using the Menus” on
options, customize the TV’s
setup, set parental controls, and page 61.
more
Switch the TV’s input between
sources connected to the TV’s
VHF/UHF and AUX inputs
Press ANT to alternate between sources
connected to the TV’s VHF/UHF and
AUX inputs.
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Using Twin View
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Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources — from an
antenna, VCR, DVD, etc., — on the screen at the same time. You hear
the sound from only one of the sources at a time, but you can choose
which source’s sound is selected. You can also change the relative size
of each of the pictures.
Displaying Twin
Pictures
1 Tune the TV to a working channel.
2 Press .
A second picture appears. The active picture is highlighted in
blue.
,
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,
Factors Affecting Twin View
❑
If you use a cable box to view all channels, the same channel appears in both windows of
Twin View because the cable box unscrambles only one channel at a time.
❑
If you use a cable box, you can view the cable box output in one Twin View window and
view a different source (such as a VCR or DVD player) in the second window by using the
TV/VIDEO button. For details, see “Connecting Optional Equipment” on page 21.
❑
Sources connected to the AUX, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6, and VIDEO 7 inputs display in the left
Twin View window, but not the right.
❑
If you are viewing a 4:3 source and a 16:9 enhanced source (such as a DVD) side by side in
Twin View, the 4:3 source appears larger.
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Features
To cancel Twin View and watch the active picture
❑ Press
or
.
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To activate the picture in the left
window
❑ Move the joystick B.
To activate the picture in the right
window
❑ Move the joystick b.
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,
SETUP
,
Activating the
Picture
Functions Available in the Active (Highlighted) Window
Do This ...
Press 0-9 and then ENTER (or wait 3
seconds) or
Press CH+/-
Adjust the volume
Press VOL +/-
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To Do This ...
Tune to a channel
Press MUTING (press again to unmute)
Switch the TV’s input between
sources connected to the TV’s
VHF/UHF and AUX inputs
Press ANT (left window only)
Switch the TV’s input between
sources connected to the TV’s
A/V inputs
Press TV/VIDEO
Change the picture size
Move the joystick V or v. (For details, see
“Changing the Picture Size” on page 48).
Features
Mute the volume
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Changing the
Picture Size
The zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right
pictures.
1 Move the joystick B or b to
activate the picture that you
want to resize.
2 Move the joystick V to enlarge
the picture.
3 Move the joystick v to make the
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Features
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picture smaller.
SETUP
When you adjust the picture sizes, the TV memorizes the change. The
next time you use the Twin View function, the memorized sizes
appear.
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Using Favorite Channels
Creating a List of
Favorite Channels
SETUP
The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of
up to eight favorite channels that you specify.
1 Press MENU to display the Menu.
2 Move the joystick B or b to highlight the Channel icon and press
.
3 Move the joystick v to highlight Favorite Channels and press .
4 Move the joystick V or v to highlight a Favorite Channel number
(1-8) and press
.
5 Move the joystick V or v to highlight a channel you want to
SETUP
z For details on using the
Channel Menu, see page 66.
assign to the Favorite Channel number. A preview of the
highlighted channel appears in the upper right of the screen.
Press
to select that channel as a Favorite Channel.
6 To add more channels to your favorites list, repeat steps 4-5.
7 Press MENU to exit the Menu.
1 Press FAVORITES. The Favorite Channels list appears.
Features
Displaying a List
of Favorite
Channels
SETUP
To clear a Favorite Channel, move the joystick V or v to highlight
the channel you want to clear. Press
and then press RESET.
Preview of
highlighted Favorite
Channel
z To assign Channel Labels
(eg., ABC, HBO, MTV, etc.) to
channel numbers, as shown at
right, use the Channel Label
feature in the Channel Menu
(see page 67).
Favorites
ABC
HBO
MTV
FOX
CBS
COMED
Favorite
Channels
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10
20
36
6
8
37
40
9
Exit
2 Move the joystick V or v to highlight the channel you want to
watch.
A preview of the highlighted Favorite Channel appears.
3 Press
to select the channel you want to watch.
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Using the Freeze Function
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The FREEZE button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s
picture. You can use this feature to write down information such as
phone numbers, recipes, etc.
✍ The Freeze feature is not available while using Twin View.
1 When the program information you want to capture is displayed,
press FREEZE.
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2 The TV switches to Twin View mode and displays the “frozen”
picture on the right, while the current program continues on the
left.
Frozen
picture
Current
program
in progress
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Call 555-1234
3 To cancel and return to normal viewing, press FREEZE (or just tune
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Features
to another channel).
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Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer
Memory Stick (sold separately) is a new, compact, portable, and
versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity
that exceeds that of a floppy disk. Memory Stick is specially designed
for exchanging and sharing digital data among Memory Stick
compatible products such as digital cameras and digital video
cameras. Because it is removable, Memory Stick can also be used for
external data storage.
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✍ You cannot write to Memory Stick media using the TV.
For more information about the using Memory Stick media, see
“Notes on Using Memory Stick Media” on page 77.
✍ The TV’s Memory Stick viewer is compatible with Memory Sticks up to and
Features
This TV’s Memory Stick viewer can display only still images that
have been recorded on Memory Stick media by Sony brand digital
still and video cameras.
SETUP
Memory Stick technology allows you to view on your TV screen
digital (jpeg) images that are stored on Memory Stick media. You can
choose from an index of the images stored on the Memory Stick, or
you can run a slideshow of those images. You can also customize the
features of the slideshow by selecting the length of time that each
image is displayed, toggling the display of file information, and
rotating each image.
Supported Image
Types
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About Memory
Stick
including 128MB. It is not compatible with Memory Sticks that exceed
128MB.
Recorded images must also meet the following specifications:
Compression format: JPEG
❑
File name format: DCF compliant
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❑
✍ JPEG stands for “Joint Photographic Experts Group,” which is the
organization that implemented this format. DCF stands for “Design Rules
for Camera File Systems,” which are specifications established by the Japan
Electronic Industry Development Association (JEIDA).
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About DCF File Names
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Most Sony brand digital still and video cameras automatically record
still images using DCF compliant directory and file names, as shown
in the following example:
Image Directory Name
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Image File Names
✍ Do not rename directories. If the names are changed, the still images
Unsupported
Image Types
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Features
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cannot be displayed on your TV.
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This TV’s Memory Stick viewer cannot display any of the following:
❑
Images recorded on digital still cameras and digital video
cameras that are not Sony brand
❑
Images recorded using products that are not DCF compliant,
including the following Sony products:
Digital still cameras
DSC-D700, DSC-D770
Digital video cameras
DCR-TRV900/DSR-PD100A
❑
Images stored on a Memory Stick that has a capacity that exceeds
128MB
❑
Images stored in TIFF or any other non-JPEG compression format
❑
Images in directories that were renamed on computer
❑
Images with less than 16 horizontal and/or vertical lines per dot
❑
Images with more than 4096 horizontal and/or vertical lines per
dot
To insert a Memory Stick
1 Locate the Memory Stick slot (see page 10) and insert the
Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot as illustrated below.
When inserted properly, it should slide in with little resistance
and click into place.
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Inserting and
Removing a
Memory Stick
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Stick is forced in the wrong way, it may become damaged.
SETUP
✍ Be sure to insert the Memory Stick in the correct direction. If the Memory
To remove a Memory Stick
1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off. (When the light is
on, this indicates that the TV is reading data from the Memory
Stick.)
The Memory Stick media is ejected.
3 Pull the Memory Stick completely out of the slot.
✍ To protect small children from injury from Memory Stick Media, remove all
Features
2 Push the Memory Stick gently into the slot, and then release it.
Memory Stick media from the TV’s Memory Stick slot and store it in a safe
location when it is not in use.
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Displaying the
Memory Stick
Menu
1 Insert a Memory Stick that contains the images you want to view.
For details, see page 53.
2 Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control. The Memory
Stick Menu appears.
Memory Stick
Index
Slideshow
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Setup
Move: V v
Select:
+
3 To select an option, move the joystick to highlight the option and
Features
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press
.
Option
Description
Index
Displays an index of thumbnail images that are on
the Memory Stick. For details, see “Using the
Memory Stick Index” on page 55.
Slideshow
Displays a slideshow of images that are on the
Memory Stick. For details, see “Using the Memory
Stick Slideshow” on page 56.
Setup
Allows you to change slideshow options and rotate
images. For details, see “Changing the Memory
Stick Setup Options” on page 56.
4 To exit the Memory Stick Menu, press CH +/-, TV/VIDEO, ANT, or use
the 0-9 buttons and ENTER (or wait 3 seconds) to select a channel.
✍ Memory Stick functions are not available while using Twin View, Freeze or
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Favorite Channel functions.
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The Memory Stick Index lets you view images that are on the
Memory Stick in an index of thumbnail images.
✍ There is no audio signal available while viewing images on Memory Stick.
SETUP
Using the Memory
Stick Index
1 Insert a Memory Stick that contains the images you want to view.
For details, see page 53.
2 Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control. The Memory
Stick Menu appears.
. The Memory
Stick Index appears.
Memory Stick Index
Menu
The selected image is
highlighted in yellow
J
Page Page +
Directory Name: 900MSDCF
Page 1/42
Filename:DSC00004
Image: 12/254
Date & Time: 4/12/2001 6:43PM
Picture Size: 640x480
Move: V v B b
Select: +
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+
Information about the
selected image
4 Move the joystick V v B b to highlight an image and press
Do This ...
Move the joystick B.
Display the next image
Move the joystick b. If you move the
joystick b while viewing the last image,
the first image is displayed. If you
move the joystick B while viewing the
first image, the last image is displayed.
Display the Memory
Stick Index
Press
.
5 To return to the Memory Stick Menu, move the joystick to
Menu
and press
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To Do This ...
Display the previous image
Features
to
select the image. Selecting an image displays that image at full
size. While an image is displayed full size, you can do any of the
following:
J
z The Page and folder ( )
buttons are available only if the
Memory Stick contains more
images or folders than can be
displayed on one screen.
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3 Move the joystick to highlight Index and press
.
✍ If a blank square appears instead of a thumbnail image, this indicates that
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the image does not support a thumbnail view. Selecting the icon, however,
displays the full-size image on the screen. It could also indicate that both
the thumbnail and full-size images are corrupted or not supported.
SETUP
Using the Memory
Stick Slideshow
The Memory Stick Slideshow lets you watch a slideshow of the
images that are on the Memory Stick.
1 Insert a Memory Stick that contains the images you want to view.
For details, see page 53.
2 Press MEMORY STICK. The Memory Stick Menu appears.
3 Move the joystick to highlight Slideshow and press . The
slideshow starts.
4 To end the slideshow, press
. The Memory Stick Menu is
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displayed.
Changing the
Memory Stick
Setup Options
1 Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control. The Memory
Stick Menu appears.
2 Move the joystick to highlight Setup and press
. The Memory
Stick Setup Menu appears.
Menu
J
SETUP
Memory Stick Setup
Slideshow - Interval: 5 sec
Slideshow - Repeat: On
File Information: On
Features
Rotate Picture
Move: V v
Select:
+
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3 Move the joystick to highlight an option and press
.
Option
Description
Menu
Returns to the Memory Stick Menu.
Slideshow –
Interval
Decrease or increase the length of time that each
image is displayed: 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 1 minute,
5 minutes, or 15 minutes.
Slideshow – Repeat Select On to set the slideshow to repeat after
displaying all the images recorded on the Memory
Stick. Select Off to not repeat the slideshow.
File Information
Select On to show file information of each image
while that image is being displayed.
Rotate Picture
Displays the Rotate Picture screen. For details, see
“Using the Rotate Picture Screen” on page 57.
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4 Move the joystick b (or press
) to change settings. Move the
) to select the changed setting.
joystick B (or press
5 To exit the Memory Stick Setup Menu, move the joystick to
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J
Menu
and press
.
The Rotate Picture Screen lets you rotate an image from an index of
thumbnails.
✍ You cannot rotate images if the LOCK switch on the Memory Stick is on. To
rotate the images, first set the LOCK switch to off.
SETUP
Using the Rotate
Picture Screen
1 In the Memory Stick Setup Menu, move the joystick to highlight
Rotate Picture and press
Rotate Picture
J
Menu
SETUP
z The Page and folder ( )
buttons are available only if the
Memory Stick contains more
images or folders than can be
displayed on one screen.
. The Rotate Picture screen appears.
Page Page +
+
2 Move the joystick V v B b to highlight an image that you want to
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Directory Name: 900MSDCF
Page 1/42
Filename: DSC00004
Image: 12/254
Date & Time: 4/27/2001 6:43PM
Picture Size: 640x480
Move: V v B b
Select: +
rotate.
3 Press
to rotate an image 90 degrees in a clockwise direction.
4 To return to the Memory Stick Setup Menu, move the joystick to
highlight Menu and press
.
that the image does not support a thumbnail view and cannot be rotated.
Features
✍ If a blank square appears instead of the thumbnail image, this indicates
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All Equipment
To Do This ...
Do This ...
Switch the TV’s input to the
VCR, DVD player, or other
connected equipment
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle
through the video equipment connected
to the TV’s video inputs.
Set up the TV remote control to
operate non-Sony equipment
You must program the remote control the
first time you use it. See “Programming
the Remote Control” on pages 43 to 44.
Operating a VCR
Features
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Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control
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Operating a
Satellite Receiver
To Do This ...
Press
Activate the remote control
to operate the VCR
Set the A/V slide switch to the position you
programmed for the VCR. Then press VCR/DVD
FUNCTION.
Turn on/off
VCR/DVD POWER
Change channels
CH +/-
Record
N and z simultaneously
Play
N
Stop
x
Fast forward
M
Rewind the tape
m
Pause
X
Search the picture forward
or backward
M or m during playback
(release to resume normal playback)
Change input mode
TV/VCR
To Do This ...
Press
Activate the remote control
to operate the satellite
receiver
SAT/CABLE FUNCTION
Turn on/off
SAT/CABLE POWER
Select a channel
0-9, ENTER
Change channels
CH +/-
Back to previous channel
JUMP
Change input mode
TV/SAT
Display channel number
DISPLAY
Display SAT Guide
GUIDE
Display SAT Menu
MENU
Move highlight (cursor)
VvBb
Select item
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Turn on/off
SAT/CABLE POWER
Select a channel
0-9, ENTER
Change channels
CH +/-
Back to previous channel
JUMP
To Do This ...
Press
Activate the remote control
to operate the DVD
Set the A/V slide switch to the position you
programmed for the DVD player. Then press
VCR/DVD FUNCTION.
Turn on/off
VCR/DVD POWER
Play
N
Stop
x
Pause
X
Step through different
tracks of the disc
M to step forward or m to step backward
Step through different
chapters of a video disc
CH+ to step forward or CH- to step backward
Select tracks directly
0-9, ENTER
Display the DVD player
Menu (Setup)
MENU (inside panel)
Display the DVD Menu
DISC MENU
Display the DVD Title
DVD TITLE
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Features
Operating an MDP
(Laserdisc Player)
Press
SAT/CABLE FUNCTION
SETUP
Operating a DVD
Player
To Do This ...
Activate the remote control
to operate the cable box
SETUP
Operating a Cable
Box
Turn on/off
VCR/DVD POWER
Play
N
Stop
x
Pause
X
Search the picture forward
or backward
M or m during playback
(release to resume normal playback)
Search a chapter forward or
backward
CH +/-
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Press
Set the A/V slide switch to the position you
programmed for the MDP player. Then press
VCR/DVD FUNCTION.
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To Do This ...
Activate the remote control
to operate the MDP
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Using the Menus
Overview
The Menu gives you access to the following features:
Menu Icon
Description
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Allows you to make adjustments to your picture
settings. It also allows you to customize the Picture
Mode based on the type of program you are viewing,
select DCR Mode options, and more.
Offers enhanced audio options such as listening to
second audio programming (SAP) or customizing
the Effect of the sound on your TV.
z Press MENU to enter and
exit Menus.
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Allows you to set up a Favorite Channel list, run the 66
Auto Program function, and more.
Lets you control the viewing of programs based on
their ratings.
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Lets you set the clock on your TV and allows you to
program your TV for scheduled viewing using the
Timers.
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Provides several options for setting up your
channels, labeling your video inputs, and
selecting the language of the on-screen Menus.
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Navigating Through Menus
z Menus include navigation
help text that appears at the
bottom of each Menu.
To Do This ...
Press
Display the Menu
MENU
Move through the Menus
Bb
Move through the Menu options
Vv
Select an option to change
Select (confirm) changed setting
VvBb
or B
Exit the Menu
MENU
Change an option’s settings
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Using the Video Menu
SETUP
To select the Video Menu
1 Press MENU.
2 Move the joystick B or b to
highlight the Video icon and
press
.
3 Move the joystick to highlight
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an option. Press
option.
to select an
4 Move the joystick V v B b to
change settings. Press
Mode: Vivid
Picture
Brightness
Color
Hue
Sharpness
Color Temp.: Cool
ClearEdge VM: High
DRC Mode: CineMotion
Move: V
vBb
Select: +
End: MENU
to select the changed setting.
5 Press MENU to exit the Menu.
Selecting Video
Options
The Video Menu includes the following options:
Option
Description
z To change from one Mode
to another, use the PIC MODE
button on the remote control.
Mode
Customized
picture
viewing
Vivid
Select for enhanced picture contrast and
sharpness.
Standard
Select for standard picture settings.
Movie
Select to display a softer picture.
Pro
Select to display a picture with minimum
enhancements.
z You can alter the Video
Menu settings (Picture,
Brightness, Color, etc.) for each
Mode.
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Menus
SETUP
SETUP
To restore the factory default settings for Picture, Brightness, Color, Hue,
Sharpness, Color Temp and VM.
❑ Press RESET on the remote control when in the Video Menu.
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Picture
Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color, or
decrease picture contrast and soften the color.
Brightness
Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.
Color
Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity.
Hue
Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones.
Sharpness
Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.
Color Temp.
White
intensity
adjustment
Cool
Select to give the white colors a blue tint.
Neutral
Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.
Warm
Select to give the white colors a red tint
(NTSC-Standard).
Option
ClearEdge VM Sharpens picture definition to give every object a sharp, clean
edge. Select from High, Medium, Low, Off.
Velocity
Modulation
DRC Mode
Digital
Reality
Creation
Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x density, for high
quality sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver).
Recommended for moving pictures.
Progressive
Recommended for still images and text.
CineMotion
Provides an optimized display by
automatically detecting film content and
applying a reverse 3/2 pulldown process.
Moving pictures will appear clearer and more
natural-looking.
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Interlaced
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z To change quickly from one
DRC Mode to another, use the
DRC MODE button on the remote
control.
Description
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SETUP
Menus
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Using the Audio Menu
SETUP
To select the Audio Menu
1 Press MENU.
2 Move the joystick B or b to
highlight the Audio icon and
press
.
3 Move the joystick to highlight
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an option. Press
an option.
to select
4 Move the joystick V v B b to
change settings. Press
Treble
Bass
Balance
Steady Sound: Off
Effect: Simulated
MTS: Stereo
Speaker: On
Audio Out: Fixed
Move: V
vBb
Select: +
End: MENU
to select the changed setting.
5 Press MENU to exit the Menu.
Selecting Audio
Options
z To change quickly from one
Effect to another, use the
button on the remote control.
z To change quickly from one
MTS mode to another, use the
MTS/SAP button on the remote
control.
SETUP
Menus
SETUP
SETUP
To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass, and Balance
❑ Press RESET on the remote control when in the Audio Menu.
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The Audio Menu includes the following options:
Option
Description
Treble
Adjust to decrease or increase higher-pitched sounds.
Bass
Adjust to decrease or increase lower-pitched sounds.
Balance
Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.
Steady Sound
Auto
Select to stabilize the volume.
Off
Select to turn off Steady Sound.
Effect
MTS
Enjoy stereo,
bilingual and
mono programs
TruSurround Select for surround sound (for stereo programs
only).
Simulated
Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.
Off
Normal stereo or mono reception.
Stereo
Select for stereo reception when viewing a
program broadcast in stereo.
Auto SAP
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.)
Mono
Select for mono reception. (Use to reduce noise
during weak stereo broadcasts.)
Description
Speaker
On
Select to turn on the TV speakers.
Off
Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to
the TV's sound only through your external
audio system speakers.
Audio Out
Easy control of
volume
adjustments
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Option
This option can be set only when the Speaker option is set
to Off.
The TV’s speakers are turned off, but the
volume output from your audio system can
still be controlled by the TV’s remote control.
Fixed
The TV’s speakers are turned off and the
volume output of the TV is fixed. Use your
audio receiver’s remote control to adjust the
volume through your audio system.
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Variable
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Menus
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Using the Channel Menu
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To select the Channel Menu
1 Press MENU.
2 Move the joystick B or b to
highlight the Channel icon
and press
.
3 Move the joystick to highlight
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an option. Press
an option.
Favorite Channels
Cable: On
Channel Fix: Off
Auto Program
Channel Skip/Add
Channel Label
to select
4 Move the joystick V v B b to
change settings. Press
Move: V
vBb
Select: +
End: MENU
to select the changed setting.
5 Press MENU to exit the Menu.
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Selecting Channel
Options
The Channel Menu includes the following options:
Option
Description
Favorite Channels
Lets you set up a list of your favorite channels. For
details, see “Using Favorite Channels” on page 49.
On
Select if you are receiving cable channels
with a CATV cable.
Off
Select if you are using an antenna.
Cable
✍ You should run Auto Program after changing this
option.
Menus
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Channel Fix
Useful when you
have a cable box
or satellite
receiver
connected
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Auto Program
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Off
2–6
Turns off Channel Fix.
“Fix” your TV’s channel setting to 2–6 and
use the cable box or satellite receiver to
change channels. Select one of these
settings if you connected the equipment to
the VHF/UHF jack.
AUX 2-6
Same as 2–6, except you select one of these
settings if you connected the equipment to
the AUX jack (see page 13).
Video 1
Use this setting if you have connected the
equipment to the A/V input jacks.
Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all
receivable channels.
Allows you to customize the channel list that appears
when you use the CH+/- buttons.
1 Move the joystick V or v to scroll through the
channels until you find the channel you want to skip
or add. Then press
to select it.
2 Move the joystick V or v to toggle between Add or
Skip. Then press
to select.
3 To add or skip more channels, repeat steps 1 and 2.
4 Move the joystick B to return to the Channel Setup
Menu, or press MENU to exit the Menus.
Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to
channel numbers. You can label up to 20 channels.
1 Move the joystick to highlight Channel and press .
2 Move the joystick V v to scroll through the channel
numbers (1-125). Then press
to select the channel
number that you want to assign a label.
3 Move the joystick to highlight Label and press .
4 Move the joystick V v to scroll through the label
characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc). Then press
to select the
highlighted character.
Repeat to add up to 5 characters to the label.
Channel Label
5
6
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Channel
Skip/Add
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Description
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z Channels that you set to
be skipped can be accessed
only with the 0-9 buttons.
Option
To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-4.
Move the joystick B to return to the Channel Setup
Menu, or press MENU to exit the Menus.
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Menus
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Using the Parent Menu
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The Parent Menu allows you to
set up the TV to block programs
according to their content and
rating levels.
To select the Parent Menu
1 Press MENU.
2 Move the joystick B or b to
Password:
____
Press + to enter
password
Move: V
vBb
Select: +
End: MENU
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highlight the Parent icon and
press
.
3 Use the 0-9 buttons on the remote control to enter a four-digit
password.
4 If this is the first time you are creating this password, confirm the
password by entering it again. (The Parent Menu options
appear.)
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5 Move the joystick V v B b to change settings. Press
to select
the changed setting.
6 Press MENU to exit the Menu.
✍ You need your password for any future access into the Parent Menu. If
Using the Parent
Menu
The Parent Menu includes the following options:
z If you are not familiar with
the Parental Guideline rating
system, you should select Child,
Youth, or Young Adult to help
simplify the rating selection. To
set more specific ratings, select
Custom.
Off
Parental Lock
Turn ratings
on/off and select a Child
rating system
Parental lock is off. No programs are
blocked from viewing.
Youth
Maximum ratings permitted are:
❏ US: TV-PG, PG
❏ Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG
Y. Adult
Maximum ratings permitted are:
❏ US: TV-14, PG-13
❏ Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14
Custom
Select to set ratings manually.
❏ US: See page 69 for details.
❏ Canada: See page 70 for details.
Option
z For descriptions of Child,
Youth, and Young Adult
ratings, see page 69.
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Menus
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you lose your password, see “Lost password” on page 81.
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Description
Maximum ratings permitted are:
❏ US: TV-Y, TV-G, G
❏ Canada: C, G, TV-Y
Change Password
For changing your password.
Select Country
U.S.A.
Select to use USA ratings (see page 69).
Canada
Select to use Canadian ratings (see
page 70).
Option
Description
Movie Rating
G
All children and General Audience.
PG
Parental Guidance suggested.
PG-13
Parental Guidance for children under 13.
R
Restricted viewing, parental guidance is
suggested for children under 17.
NC-17
and X
No one 17 or under allowed.
TV Rating
Block programs
by their rating,
content or both
Age-Based Ratings
TV-Y7
Directed to children age 7 and older.
TV-G
General Audience.
z To ensure maximum
blocking capability, set the AgeBased Ratings.
TV-PG
Parental Guidance suggested.
TV-14
Parents Strongly cautioned.
TV-MA
Mature Audience only.
z If you block unrated TV
programs, be aware that the
following types of programs
may be blocked: emergency
broadcasts, political programs,
sports, news, public service
announcements, religious
programs and weather.
Content-Based Ratings
Fantasy Violence.
D
Suggestive Dialogue.
L
Strong Language.
S
Sexual situations.
V
Violence.
Block
Blocks all programs and movies that are
broadcast without a rating.
Allow
Allows programs and movies that are
broadcast without a rating.
You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press the
ENTER button when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the
password. This temporarily switches off the Parental Lock. To
reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is
turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated.
Menus
Viewing Blocked
Programs
FV
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All children.
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TV-Y
Unrated
Block programs
or movies that
are broadcast
without a rating
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z The Content-Based Ratings
are linked to the level of the
Age-Based Rating. 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 contain
more intense violence.
For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following
options. (For Canadian models, see page 70.)
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US Models:
Selecting Custom
Rating Options
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Canadian Models:
Selecting Custom
Rating Options
For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the
following options. (For US models, see page 69.)
Option
Description
English Rating
C
All children.
C8+
Children 8 years and older.
G
General programming.
PG
Parental Guidance.
14+
Viewers 14 and older.
18+
Adult programming.
G
General programming.
8 ans+
Not recommended for young children.
13 ans+
Not recommended for ages under 13.
16 ans+
Not recommended for ages under 16.
18 ans+
Programming restricted to adults.
French Rating
Viewing Blocked
Programs
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Menus
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U.S.A. Rating
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See “US Models” on page 69 for details.
You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press the
ENTER button when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the
password. This temporarily switches off the Parental Lock. To
reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is
turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated.
Using the Timer Menu
1 Press MENU.
2 Move the joystick B or b to
SETUP
To select the Timer Menu
Timer 1: Off
Timer 2: Off
Current Time
highlight the Timer icon and
press
.
To reset the Clock or Timers
❑ Press RESET on the remote
Move: V
vBb
Select: +
End: MENU
Selecting Timer
Options
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control, when in the Timer
Menu, to reset to the factory defaults.
The Timer Menu includes the following options:
Description
You can use the Timer to program the TV to turn on and
off and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled
viewing times.
z To go directly to
programming Timer 1 or 2 in
step 1, press
instead of
moving the joystick b.
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Current Time
SETUP
z To return to the Timer
Menu after programming one
of the Timers, press
when
the highlight is in the channel
number field.
Timer 1 and Timer 2 are not available to be set until you set
the Current Time.
1 Move the joystick V or v to highlight Timer 1 or
Timer 2. To set the time, move the joystick b.
2 Move the joystick V or v to highlight one of the
following options, then press
.
Program Select to set the Timer by day, time,
duration, and channel.
Off
Select to turn off the Timer. (Your previous
settings are saved.)
3 Move the joystick V and v to set the day(s), hour,
minute, duration, and channel number. Press
or
b to confirm each setting and move to the next
setting. Move the joystick B to go back to the
previous setting.
4 Press MENU to exit the Menu. An LED on the front
panel will light, indicating the timer has been set.
1 Move the joystick V and v to set the current time
(day, hour, and minute). Press
(or move the
joystick b) to confirm each setting and move to the
next setting. Move the joystick B to go back to the
previous setting.
2 Press MENU to exit the Menu.
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Option
Timer 1
Timer 2
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Using the Setup Menu
SETUP
To select the Setup Menu
1 Press MENU.
2 Move the joystick B or b to
highlight the Setup icon and
press
.
Caption Vision: Off
Video Label
Tilt Correction: 0
Language: English
16:9 Enhanced
Demo
SETUP
3 Move the joystick to highlight
z To move from within one
Menu to the main Menu of
icons, move the joystick B.
an option. Press
an option.
to select
Move: V
vBb
Select: +
4 Move the joystick V v B b to change settings. Press
End: MENU
to select
the changed setting.
5 Press MENU to exit the Menu.
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Menus
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Selecting
Setup Options
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The Setup Menu includes the following options:
Option
Description
Caption Vision
Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for
programs that are broadcast with closed caption).
CC1, CC2,
CC3, CC4
Displays a printed version of the
dialog or sound effects of a
program. (Should be set to CC1 for
most programs.)
Text1,Text2,
Text3,Text4
Displays network/station
information presented using either
half or the whole screen (if
available). For closed captioning,
set to CC1.
Info
Displays the program name and
the time remaining in the program
(if the broadcaster offers this
service). Displays when the
channel is changed or the DISPLAY
button is pressed.
Off
Turns off Caption Vision.
Video Label
Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to
the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. For example, if you have
a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 5 jack, you can
select the label DVD for the VIDEO 5 input. Then when
you press the TV/VIDEO button to change inputs, the Video
Label you assigned to that input appears on screen.
1 Move the joystick V or v to highlight the video input
(VIDEO 1-7) to which you want to assign a label.
Then press
to select the input.
2 Move the joystick V or v to highlight one of the
displayed labels. Then press
to select the label.
z The Skip label is useful for
inputs that do not have
equipment connected to
them.
You can select from the following labels for each input:
Video 1/2/3/4
VHS, DVD, Receiver, Satellite, Cable Box,
8mm, DTV, Game, LD, Web, Beta, Skip
Video 5/6/7
DVD, Satellite, Cable Box, DTV, HD, Skip
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Description
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Option
✍ If you select Skip, your TV skips this input when you
press the TV/VIDEO button.
Allows you to correct any tilt of the picture.
Move the joystick B or b to choose a correction between
+7 and -7 and press
.
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Tilt Correction
Normally, tilt correction only needs to be adjusted the
first time you turn on the unit and after the unit is moved
to a new location.
Select to display all on-screen Menus in your language of
choice.
16:9 Enhanced
Provides enhanced picture resolution for widescreen
(anamorphic) sources, such as selected DVD titles. This
option is available only when the TV is set to VIDEO 1-7,
which you can do by pressing the TV/VIDEO button.
To activate manually. Returns to
Auto when you switch to another
video input or change channels.
Auto
To activate automatically when a
16:9 signal is received.
✍ If the AUTO setting does not automatically detect the
16:9 signal from your DVD player, select On to manually
turn on the 16:9 Enhanced feature.
Demo
Menus
On
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z To use 16:9 Enhanced
with widescreen DVDs, set
your DVD player to 16:9
aspect ratio. (Aspect ratio is
the ratio of width to height of
the screen. 16:9 is also
referred to as widescreen
format.)
Language
Runs a demonstration of on-screen Menus.
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Other Information
Overview
This chapter includes the following topics:
Topic
Page
Glossary
76
Notes on Using Memory Stick Media
77
Contacting Sony
78
Troubleshooting
78
Specifications
82
Optional Accessories
82
Index
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Glossary
Welcome
analog signal
aspect ratio
A signaling method that uses continuous changes in the amplitude or frequency of an
electronic transmission to convey information.
Refers to the ratio between the width and height of the screen. This TV has a 4:3 aspect ratio,
as opposed to a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio.
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4:3 aspect ratio
component video
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composite video
degauss
16:9 aspect ratio
Component video is sent through three cables: two color shade (chrominance) signals and one
brightness (luminance) signal. Component video achieves greater color accuracy than
composite video or S VIDEO by splitting chrominance into two separate portions.
Composite video is sent through a single cable. Composite video combines the color shade
(chrominance) and brightness (luminance) information into one video signal.
A process that demagnetizes the metal components in the TV monitor, which eliminates image
distortion that can result from magnetic charges acquired by the TV’s components. Your TV
degausses automatically when it is turned on.
A new technology for transmitting and receiving broadcast television signals. DTV provides
clearer resolution and improved sound quality over analog television.
National Television System
Committee (NTSC)
A unit of the Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, that establishes
television standards in the United States, such as NTSC Color, the standard used in this TV.
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digital television (DTV)
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Radio Frequency. That part of the frequency spectrum in which it is possible to radiate
(transmit) electromagnetic waves.
S VIDEO
S VIDEO requires a single cable, which carries the brightness (luminance) and color
(chrominance) signals of the picture separately. S VIDEO provides better resolution than
composite video, which carries the signals together.
VHF/UHF
VHF (Very High Frequency) is the part of the radio spectrum from 30 to 300 megahertz. UHF
(Ultra High Frequency) is the part of the radio spectrum from 300 to 3,000 megahertz.
480i
Provides 480 lines of resolution. Displays images using interlaced scanning, which first
transmits all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines.
480p
Provides 480 lines of resolution. Displays images using progressive scanning, which transmits
each line from top to bottom.
720p
Provides 720 lines of resolution. Displays images using progressive scanning, which transmits
each line from top to bottom.
1080i
Provides 1080 lines of resolution. Displays images using interlaced scanning, which first
transmits all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines. 1080i is one of the
formats used by HDTV (High Definition TV).
Notes on Using Memory Stick Media
When using Memory Stick media, follow these precautions:
To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not turn off
the TV or remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot
while data is being read (as indicated by the Memory Stick
indicator light being on).
❑
Avoid touching the terminal of Memory Stick media or bringing
it into contact with a metal object.
❑
Do not drop, bend, or submit Memory Stick media to external
shock.
❑
Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media.
❑
Avoid getting liquid on Memory Stick media.
❑
Apply labels only within the designated label area.
❑
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Label Area
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❑
Welcome
Memory Stick
Precautions
To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not use or
store Memory Stick media in a location subject to:
High temperature (such as near a heater or inside a hot car)
❑
High humidity
❑
Direct sunlight
❑
Corrosive substances
❑
Magnetic fields
❑
Excessive dust
❑
Static electricity or electric noise
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❑
Store and carry Memory Stick media in its original case to ensure
protection of stored data.
❑
Save a backup of stored data.
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Contacting Sony
Welcome
If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional
questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our
Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US
residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).
Twin View
Problem
Possible Remedies
I cannot get Twin View to
work
❏
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Troubleshooting
❏
❏
There is no Twin View
window, or it is just static
❏
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❏
❏
Twin View cannot display
anything but TV channels
❏
Other Info
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Twin View displays the same ❏
program in both windows
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If you are using a cable box to unscramble all channels (as shown on
page 20), you cannot use the Twin View feature. This is because the cable
box can unscramble only one channel at a time. But if you need the cable
box to unscramble only some (usually premium) channels, you can use
Twin View for unscrambled channels if you connect both a cable and cable
box, as shown on page 18.
You can use Twin View to view a signal from a different source that is
connected to the TV's A/V jacks (such 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 window, but not the right.
Be sure the Twin View window is set to a video input or channel that has a
signal airing.
You might be tuned to a video input with nothing connected to it. Try
cycling through the video inputs by pressing the TV/VIDEO button.
If you connected equipment to the TV’s AUX jack, it will display in the left
Twin View window, but not the right.
Try cycling through the video inputs by pressing the TV/VIDEO button.
Check that the Video Label option is not set to Skip. (See the Setup Menu on
page 73.)
Both Twin View windows might be set to the same channel. Try changing
channels in either window.
Remote Control
Possible Remedies
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SETUP
Memory Stick
Problem
Possible Remedies
Image does not display
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Cannot rotate image, no
thumbnail appears
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Dashes appear instead of the file name if the image was recorded using
equipment that is not DCF-compliant.
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Other Info
Cannot hear audio while
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using Memory Stick
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Image file name does not
appear; instead, dashes (---)
appear
Make sure the image is supported by the TV (see pages 51-52).
Make sure the Memory Stick is inserted properly (see page 53).
Memory Stick functions are not available while using Twin View, Freeze or
Favorite Channel functions.
This indicates that the image does not support a thumbnail view. Selecting
the icon, however, displays the full-size image on the screen. It could also
indicate that both the thumbnail and full-size images are corrupted or not
supported.
Be sure the LOCK switch on the Memory Stick is set to off.
If a blank square appears instead of the thumbnail image, this indicates
that the image does not support a thumbnail view and cannot be rotated.
There is no audio available while using Memory Stick.
SETUP
Blank square appears
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instead of a thumbnail image
SETUP
Remote control
does not operate non-Sony
video equipment
SETUP
Cannot change channels
with the remote control
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The batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.
Check the orientation of the batteries.
Press the TV FUNCTION button. 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 connected securely to the wall outlet.
Locate the TV at least 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.
If you are using the TV to change channels, first press the TV FUNCTION
button.
If you are using another device to change channels, be sure you have not
inadvertently switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting. Use the
Channel Fix option to “fix” the channel based on the hookup you used (see
page 66).
If you are using another device to change channels, be sure to press the
FUNCTION button for that device. For example, if you are using your cable box
to change channels, be sure to press the SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button.
If you replaced the batteries to the remote recently, the code numbers for
the video equipment may need to be reset.
There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are
attempting to operate.
There is a possibility that some non-Sony equipment cannot be operated by
your Sony TV remote.You may need to use the equipment’s original
remote control.
Welcome
Problem
Remote control
does not operate
Welcome
Possible Remedies
❏
Dark, poor or no
picture (screen lit),
good sound
No color
Only snow and noise
appear on the screen
Other Info
SETUP
SETUP
SETUP
Problem
No picture
(screen not lit), no sound
SETUP
Video
Dotted lines
or stripes
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Double images or ghosts
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“Black box” on screen
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16:9 Enhanced feature
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If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may
need service. Call your local Sony Service Center.
Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
Press the POWER button on the front of the TV.
Press the TV/VIDEO button to cycle through the connected video sources.
Try another channel; it could be station trouble.
Adjust the Picture option in the Video Menu (see page 62).
Adjust the Brightness option in the Video Menu (see page 62).
Check the antenna/cable connections.
Adjust the Color option in the Video Menu (see page 62).
Check the antenna/cable connections.
Try another channel; it could be station trouble.
Press ANT to change the input mode (see page 40).
Adjust the antenna.
Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hairdryers.
Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the
problem.
You have selected a text option in the Setup Menu and no text is available.
(See page 72 to reset Setup selections.) To turn off this feature, set the
Caption Vision option to Off. If you were trying to select closed captioning,
select CC1 instead of TEXT 1-4.
If the Auto setting does not automatically detect the 16:9 signal from your
DVD player, select On to manually turn on the 16:9 Enhanced feature. For
details, see page 73.
Audio
Problem
Possible Remedies
Good picture,
no sound
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Cannot gain enough volume ❏
when using a cable box
Sound seems weak or
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insufficient
Cannot raise the volume on ❏
external audio speakers
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Press MUTING so that the word Muting disappears from the screen (see page
40).
Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Audio Menu (see page 65).
Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box’s remote control.
Then press TV FUNCTION and adjust the TV’s volume.
The TV’s audio might be set to Auto SAP or Mono, when it might be better set
to Stereo. In the Audio Menu (see page 64), set the MTS setting to Stereo. If
already set to Stereo, switch to Mono (which may reduce background noise
during weak stereo broadcasts).
If the Speaker option is set to Off and the Audio Out option is set to Fixed (in
order to output the sound to your audio system) use your audio receiver to
adjust the sound (see page 64). Or, to use the TV remote control, set the
Audio Out option to Variable.
To turn on the TV speakers, set the Speaker option to On (see page 64).
Channels
Possible Remedies
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SETUP
Cannot receive any
channels when using
cable TV
Cannot receive or select
channels
❏
Change the Cable option to Off (see page 66).
Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are
not presently in the TV’s memory (see page 66).
Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are
not presently in the TV’s memory (see page 66).
Check your Channel Fix settings (see page 66).
Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are
not presently in the TV’s memory (see page 66).
Make sure the Cable option is set to On in the Channel Menu (see page 66).
Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable TV channels that
are not presently in TV memory (see page 66).
Welcome
Problem
Cannot receive upper
channels (UHF) when
using an antenna
TV is fixed to one channel
General
Possible Remedies
❏
Lost password
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SETUP
TV makes “popping” sound ❏
when turned on
LED on front panel is lit
❏
If a menu option appears in gray, this indicates that the TV is in a state in
which the menu option is not available.
In the password screen (see page 68), enter the following master password:
4357. The master password clears your previous password; it cannot be
used to temporarily unblock channels.
This is a normal sound that results from the TV automatically degaussing
each time it is turned on.
The STAND BY LED (see page 11) blinks when the TV is turned on, then
shuts off when the picture is displayed. If the LED blinks continuously, this
may indicate the TV needs service.
The TIMER LED (see page 11) indicates that the timer is set (page 71).
When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even when the TV is turned
off.
SETUP
How to restore Video settings ❏
to factory settings
How to restore Audio
❏
settings to factory settings
❏
Cannot cycle through the
other video equipment
connected to the TV
Cannot operate Menu
❏
Turn on the TV. While holding down the RESET button on the remote
control, press the POWER button on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then
back on again.) Release the RESET button.
Press the RESET button on the remote control while in the Video Menu (see
page 62).
Press the RESET button on the remote control while in the Audio Menu (see
page 64).
Be sure the Video Label option is not set to Skip (see page 73).
SETUP
Problem
How to reset TV to
factory settings
Other Info
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Welcome
Specifications
Picture Tube
Antenna
Television System
Channel Coverage
SETUP
Power Requirements
Inputs/Outputs
DVI-HDTV
Speaker Output
Dimensions (W x H x D)
KV-32HS500
Video (IN)
S Video (IN)
Component Video Input
SETUP
1 terminal, 3.3V T.M.D.S., 50 ohms
The DVI-HDTV input terminal is compliant with the EIA-861 standard and is
not intended for use with personal computers.
4 total (1 on front panel)
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
3 total (1 on front panel)
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms
7 total (1 on front panel)
500 mVrms (100% modulation)
Impedance: 47 kilohm
2 (Y, PB , PR)
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync
negative; PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
1
1
More than 408 mVrms at the maximum
volume setting (Variable)
More than 408 mVrms (Fixed)
Impedance (output): 2 kilohms
Remote Control
RM-Y186
AA (R6) Batteries
2 supplied for remote control
KV-32HS500
32 in (812.8 mm) picture measured diagonally
KV-36HS500
36 in (914.4 mm) picture measured diagonally
KV-32HS500
34 in (863.6 mm) picture measured diagonally
KV-36HS500
38 in (965.2 mm) picture measured diagonally
7.5 W x 2 + 15 W subwoofer
Audio (IN)
CONTROL S (IN/OUT)
Variable/Fixed Audio (OUT)
Supplied Accessories
Visible Screen Size
SETUP
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
Actual CRT Size
KV-36HS500
SETUP
Mass
Power Consumption
KV-32HS500
KV-36HS500
In Use
In Standby
898 x 689 x 608 mm
(35 3/8 x 27 1/8 x 24 in)
1017 x 760 x 643 mm
(40 x 30 x 25 3/8 in)
80 kg (176.5 lbs)
104.3 kg (230 lbs)
280 W
1W
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Other Info
Optional Accessories
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A/V Cable (VMC-810/820/830 HG)
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Audio Cable (RKC-515HG)
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Component Video Cable (VMC-10/30 HG)
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TV Stand, for KV-32HS500: SU-32HV1
TV Stand, for KV-36HS500: SU-36HV1
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Memory Stick media: 8 MB (MSA-8A); 16 MB (MSA-16A); 32
MB (MSA-32A); 64 MB (MSA-64A); 128 MB (MSA-128A)
Index
0-9 buttons 41, 45
16:9 (widescreen) 8, 73
A
ANT button 40, 45
antenna, connecting 15
aspect ratio 73
Audio Menu 61, 64
Audio Out 65
audio receiver, connecting 36
Auto Program (channel setup) 38, 66
Auto SAP, MTS setting 64
AUX jack, described 13
AV1-3/DVD slide switch 41
B
balance, adjusting 64
bass, adjusting 64
batteries, inserting in remote 39
bilingual audio 64
blocking programs. See ratings.
brightness, adjusting 62
C
cable
connecting 15
setting On/Off 66
with VCR, connecting 22
cable box
connecting with VCR 24
Twin View issues 46
using with TV remote control 59
camcorder, connecting 35
Caption Vision 72
CATV. See cable
CH buttons 11, 41, 45
changing picture size, in Twin View 48
Channel Menu 61, 66
Channel Skip/Add 67
channels
creating labels 67
setting up 38
CineMotion 8, 63
ClearEdge VM 8, 63
clearing, Favorite Channels 49
closed caption modes 72
CODE SET button 40
color, adjusting 62
CONTROL S 37
CONTROL S IN/OUT jacks, described 13
Cool, Color Temperature 62
cursor movement buttons 11
D
degauss 81
Demo, Menus 73
Digital Reality Creation 8, 63
Digital Visual Interface (DVI) 8, 13
DISC MENU button 59
DISPLAY button 41, 42, 45
DRC MODE button 40
DRC. See Digital Reality Creation.
DVD player
using with TV remote control 59
with A/V connectors, connecting 34
DVD TITLE button 42, 59
DVI. See Digital Visual Interface.
DVI-HDTV 13, 82
E
Effect button 41
ENTER button 41, 45
F
Fast-forward button 42
Favorite Channels
clearing 49
in Channel Menu 66
using 49
FAVORITES button 41
features 8
Fixed audio setting 65
FREEZE button 41, 50
Freeze, using 50
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SETUP
G
GUIDE button 42
H
SETUP
HD Detailer 8
HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) jacks,
described 13
hue, adjusting 62
SETUP
Neutral, Color Temperature 62
O
interlaced 8, 40, 63, 76
off, turning off the TV 11
on, turning on the TV 11
joystick 40
JUMP button 40, 45
L
label
channels 67
Language, setting 73
LOCK switch, Memory Stick 57
M
SETUP
N
I
J
Menus
Mono, MTS setting 64
Movie mode 62
MTS 64
MTS/SAP button 41
MUTING button 40, 45
MDP, using with TV remote control 59
Memory Stick
Index 55
indicator (LED) 11
inserting 53
insertion slot 11
Menu 54
precautions 77
Rotate Picture 57
Setup options 56
Slideshow 56
supported and unsupported images 51
troubleshooting 79
using 51–57
Memory Stick button 41
MENU button 11, 41, 42, 45 , 61
Menus
Other Info
Audio 61, 64
Channel 61, 66
Parent 61, 68
Setup 61, 72
Timer 61, 71
Video 61, 62
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P
Parent Menu 61, 68
parental control, described 8
password, changing 68
Pause button 42
PIC MODE button 40, 42
picture contrast, adjusting 62
Picture in Picture. See Twin View.
Play button 42
POWER button 11
power cord, removing from holder 9
powering on/off, the TV 11
presetting channels 66
Pro (Video) mode 62
problems, troubleshooting 78–81
progressive 8, 40, 63, 76
R
ratings, setting 68–70
ratings, viewing blocked programs 69, 70
Record buttons 42
remote control
inserting batteries 39
programming 43–44
removing, Favorite Channels 49
RESET button 42
resetting
Audio options 64
Timer options 71
Video options 62
Rewind button 42
rotate picture, Memory Stick 57
V
S VIDEO jack, described 11, 13, 21
SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button 40, 42
SAT/CABLE POWER button 40
satellite receiver, using with TV remote control
Variable audio setting 65
VCR
58
VIDEO (L/R)/AUDIO jacks, described 13
Video Menu 61, 62
Video modes, selecting 62
Vivid mode 62
VOL buttons 11, 40, 45
W
Warm, Color Temperature 62
Wega, described 7
widescreen 8, 73
widescreen, described 8
SETUP
turning on/off 65
using external speakers 65
specifications 82
STAND BY indicator 11, 81
Standard mode 62
Steady Sound, described 8
Steady Sound, setting 64
Stereo, MTS setting 64
Stop button 42
surround sound 64
SYSTEM OFF button 42
using with TV remote control 58
with cable box, connecting 24
with cable, connecting 22
with satellite receiver, connecting 30
VCR/DVD FUNCTION button 40 , 42
VCR/DVD POWER button 40
VHF/UHF jack, described 13
SETUP
SELECT button 11
setting up channels 38
Setup Menu 61, 72
sharpness, adjusting 62
Simulated, Effect 64
sizing, picture in Twin View 48
SLEEP button 41, 42
slideshow 56
speakers
SETUP
S
Z
zoom feature, with Twin View 48
SETUP
T
Other Info
tilt, correcting 73
Timer 71
TIMER indicator 11, 81
Timer Menu 61, 71
timers, setting 71
transport buttons 42
treble, adjusting 64
troubleshooting 78–81
TruSurround 64
TruSurround, Effect 64
turning on/off the TV 11
TV FUNCTION button 40, 42, 45
TV POWER button 40, 45
TV/VCR button 42
TV/VIDEO button 40, 45
Twin View
described 8
factors affecting 46
using 46–48
Twin View button 40
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