SON'_o

FD Trinitron

WEG/

Operating Instructions

,_-09,€-034-21

KV-27 FS210

KV-32 FS210

KV-36FS210

© 2003 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

To red _e ti_e d_k of E_reor e_e_td_ _k,

TV to ra_ or _ure.

do not eXpO_ _i_e

Tbla symbol is in.tided

pre_ce of urlirlsulated

_o aler_ file _er

"danger_ms

_o the voltage" wffhin _he product's

_uffide_t magrdtod_

_ck to persons, enckr_ure

_ cor_sti_te

that _y a ri_ be c_

of electric

Tbla symbo| is in,tided _o a|er_ _le _er _o the pre_ewce of thlpor_nt opera_lg _cd _a_c_e_lance

(servid_) ir_tr_c'_r_s ir_ti_e literature accompanying fl_ a_liance.

Note to the CATV Installer

This re_inder is provlde_ to call fl_e CATV s_te_

_v_t_]er's _t_en_orl to Arfid_ 8_0_ of the NEC that

_pedfies that fl_e cable _m_fl sh_ be _v_ed to tee grcmnd_ng _y__temof tee bfffld_ng _ circe to the point of cab]_ entry as pr_ctlcaL

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

Or_ lY_de o-%hept_we_ 2athg-_ _de* tl_m t_ t_the_fo_

_fe_ purpo_e_ _d will £_ _o 72_epower o'af_ orLy_e

wa_, If yo-a ar_ _r_bla _ ir_ the plug f-_]]y _to the la_ve it ___cked by q_ed

P_th_

2._rmel

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CAUTION

W2_.r_usir_g _V g_nes, cc_p_ters, _r_ si_]ar pro_ _c1_ with your TV keep tl_e brightness arid con_ra_t f_n_lor_ at low

_etfing_.

£f _

Y_e_ _r_-movir_g) pa_tw_ is lef_ or_ the

_r_tr_t _et_ing, the th_age _l be perm_ r_entfy imprinted car_ ca_e the _n pF_nt of _t_ior, ]ogos or,to the 7V scre_r_.

These _es of i_npYln_ are riot covered by your warranty becau:_ they are the res_]_ o{ mlaK_e.

NOTIFICATION

Tbls _il:nr ent h_s tlee_ _e_tedand {o_nd to co_ ly wifll

t_ Emits for a O_s B digital device puvsuar_t to _dr_ "15of fll_ TC_ R_les. Tb_e ]]r_'l_ are ¢]es_grind to p_wi_e reachable prc4e_:_ior_a_ir _ t har_ff_l h_erber_ce _r_ resi_ en_h3l _n__a_l_llon. I h_ eq_i p_x_ecdge¢ler _tes_ _es, _rl_

_r_ radiate radio fre_.e;_cv e;_ergy and;if not h_ta_ed a_d

_r[_l ill,re in_effere_ce wire radio c_mm_cat;_*.

i_ 1_0 gtl_r_ rltt_t_ [_l_t _nter

feren_

wi]] not _]_

However,

_rl a h_ter_rerl_ to radio or te_evlaiol_ r_ceptiol_ wl_l caq be

deter[_]_ed by t_rrfir_gfl_e _ulpment off ar_fl orb the _er is

e_l¢o_rala_._

to

tw

to Corral% the _nter{er_l@_ of the {o_owir_gi_as-res:

_v else or _lore

[_ Rc_wi_at t_r rvlocat_ the _'_c_ivhagan_,_s,

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Corne_t th_ eq_J_vme_tha_,__ _flet or e-ch_ufit dY%ere_ f-_m £°LattO V_Cl _ th_ _ceiver _sc_r-a_cbed.

Cov_sulT-L_edealarorane_;i_e_b_edradlo/TVvecL_i_a_

fo_ "_eJ_v,

Protecting the TV

F_ r_t L_a3 the TV ha_ "_t or "_umid place, o_ 5_

a

pla_e s_bje_t _ e_e_ive d_ or mec3_c_l _dbra_.

Note on Caption Vision

This televisiorl re_fiver provides dlSTflay of _elevislor_ clo_d c_ptlor6ng in _ccord _nce wltE _ 15A19 of _le FCC r_les.

U_e of thi_ television for ofl_er _l Wiv_te vlew_ng o{ p_OgT_ broadcast_a_UHT o_VHT or tr_n__mitLedbv c_ble cc_T;_th_ fur fl_e

u_

of fl_e ge_ler_ ;rubric _ay r_re

Owner's Record

The model and _i_ n_nber_ are located_a_the fr_t _wer tff th'L_

_n_a_ _nd at the rear of yo_r

TV.

Trademarks and Copyrights

_RC, Y 5TA_ _ is _ registered m_rk.

WEGA

of _y

, VD Tr_tmn

Corvoratla_.

_at _i_ product0_ar0duct ra0d_lms_tsthe EN_GYSTAR g_idelin_s f0r"_nergyeffi¢i_n_t.

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Captt _-- Vismc- ;ax_ mg-steee_ :_ad_zs

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Tot your protedi_ c_Tii_letel_ _r,d keep this mar, ual for futur_ r_rer_ce.

C_efullyobseme and comp]v _ith all wanlln ', and instrucfiork_ placed on t(]e set, or describ_n the

WARMING

To guam ag_Jr_t _r_iury, the fo(]ov;ing basic s_ fete

_ev_idng o( the _.

Use

Power

Sources

This set should be _mted or_]y fi_.n

the type o_ power source _nd_ted

_r_

t(]e _erlal/rnodel

]_te, T(you

are riot sure

of the _pe o_elec_ical

_wer supplied to _,¢nm(]ome, conSuk your i}_

_

Z

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/

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:

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II

t(]_se se_ desig_ed to operate'from b_tterv power, refer to the

oper_tlrlg

Grou.di.g

or Polarizatio.

This _ r_y be equipped with _ polar L_ altenm%in _current llne flu_ (a plug _vi_g one blade wlder than o_et _

D]ug wil_ _it_to the po_;'er outlet enlv one waY. Thk_'is a st-fe33"

_ez_te, K you _re an_ble m insert t|le plug fully _to the cutlet, _€ r_,_rsing the plug. K the plug still _ls _c,fit, contact

yo_

electrician h_t_flace yeur ob:_,lete outlet. Do not defevt the _fe_, p_po_ of the polarized p]_g.

Forthe set with a polarized A¢ power _ord plug

This pl_g will fit _to the powe_ culler

c,nly on_ w_)_ Thisis a _afe_, feat_.

If Vo_ are _ble te i_er_ the pl_ g fully into

the

oulJet, _y tevetsing_he plug, If the plug _(] _ils to fit, _,[da_

_ def_:t the saPeiy purpo_ o_ the po "]ari_ed pl_g lly _c,rch_git in,

Alternate Warning

For the set with a three-wire

grounding

type AC plug

Thi_ p]ug wl]] ¢_v fit k_to ground_fig-type _wer oud_t, Th_ is s_fetv feature. _ you are unable to

hx_ert_he plug h_t6 the outlet, c_._tac_

your electrk:bar_ to have a suitable

outlet irlMM]ed. Do riot degeat the s_e_ "pur[_se of the gt_mrldlr_g ping,

Overloadi.g

Do r_ot overload wail cordsor _ortvelli_i_ce

receF_c]_s beyond their cap_cilvislnce

t(]i_ _ri reset in fire or electric shock.

Mways

turn €3_e_ off -_,(]_rt it i_ no_ to be used. _q_ the set is _ft unattended a_ld unused _or ]ortg periods of tim_,

[._gs_ni

of

intem_ maKun_on theto3ul_ create a i_re

-N_.a,,d.

"

Do not di_onno_ the_n_nna or thepower _nJ d u_ing a

(]eavv stot e_. l,igh_in_ _av strike wtti]_ you are holding

t(]e c_ble or _w_, causing si_rious irtiurv, q'Um Offyour TV at_d wait for the weather to improve.

"

Object and Liquid Entry

Never ptt_bo_

*¢-_1_ theset

t(]_u_l

the c_irl_t slot_ as they may to_ch dangerous voltage points or short out p_rts u]d result irt or eleciTic shock.

Never spin ]iquld of any Mnd on the _,

Attachments

Do noi u_ _tach_erI_

not

r_-_omn_erlded by the manufacturer, as theymay cause hazards.

Do riot place any obje_ls, espechallv (]eavv ob'ec_,)_lon top 6f the set. The obiect may."

_a11f_n the set, causing injury.

¢lea.i.g

Unplug the set from the wan outlet before de_rffr_g or polishing it. Do riot u_ li_qtuid clearle_ or iero_l c]_arler_, Use

a

clo_l

.

with water _or dearffr_ g,

t(]_

exterlDr o_

t(]_ set.

K a _rta[ ping or popping _,_und @omx a TV is corttirt uotL._ or fteq uaCt while rite TV is operating, unplug the TV and cor*ult vou_ de_]_r o_ se_i_ _midan.

It i_ normal

(or

somme TV _ to lna_ oc_c_&_iorla___napfring or

_._pplng

sour_ds, par tlcx_Lar]v when beir_g turr_ed k3n or off.

Installation

Mwavs

tk,:e two or more people to lift or _Kwe the set, l_e set i_ hea_q¢ _r_d the botk_n su r(ace i_ (]at, 5erlous klj ur,/_r_

result fvznn tndng to move the set bv vour_lf alar_, or from urlste_dv he r_di_}_g, _

Irate] t_ie set _r__ s_able, level su r(ace.

Water and Moisture

Do no_

u_

power-line

_per_te_ ;-€_/_ -t_rexample, ne_t a _ath_U

Accessories

The sloL_ a_ld ofyezlin gs in lhe cabinet and in the b_ck or

_ttorn are provlded _r necessary ve_l_tlatlon.

To ensure reliable o_era_iar_ of 131e _-_, and to. protect it _rom overheai_lg, bled

_e_ or covered.

s]_s _rld op_dngS must never be

_r,

Cover the _1o_ _nd

o_ening8

wtth a cloth

or o_h_r mate_tal_.

_

bv pladrtg

the set on a bed, sofa,

y_g o_ o_her similar sm_face.

Never bto_k the sl°_ and °Petdnb_

Never

pl_ce

the _t _n a confined

sp_e_

such a_ _ book_ _' bu_ lt-ln cabinet,

unle_

?rope1

ventilation is

provided.

_--

DO n_ place the set _ear

or over a radiator or hea_ registov,

o_ where

i_ is

exposed

to dh_ct

sunlighh

Power-Cord Protection

Do n(_. allow an]Atllng to re_*or or ml" ores the power _, arc dv 1_ p|ace i_ set vg _ese_e power _ is s_bje_t _ wear or _use.

Antennas

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

I; an outdoor mtterma is irtsl_lled, _ollow the p_cautic_as k_low.

Art outdoor

antenn_

svsVem _hould rto_ be locate_d in

the vicinity of overlx_ad power lirtes or other electric ]_ghl or

I_We r ci_dils_ or where it carl com_ in con_cl wiL]_ _uc]_

!c_wer

lirtes or ci_ull_.

W_ INSTALI,13"4C AN OUTDOOR

S_ITM,

rxrp.l_fE

_4OM CONTACTING

ANTENNA

CA_ SIKOUI,D BE TAKEN TO KEEP

SUCH

POWER I JNUS OR

CIRCUITS AS CONTACT }_rrrH Tt_._M IS ALMOST

INVA)UABIN _ATAL.

Be _ure +.he _nternla _tenl

is grounded

so _,_to prvvlde _,rne pmle_tlov _ gai_l w*kag_ surges arid b _ilt-upst_tlc

S_on

S_on

810 of the N_tlonal

54 of the Canadian

El_ctrlc_l

Electrical

Cede

Code daa _es.

(NFC2) in USA avd in Cae_da pmvldes in for _mtic, .

rnas_ _rld suppor_mg s_uct_, _rol_tding o{lhe lead-in wire

to an. an_tm_ dlschar_:e _it, si_.

of gro_ndlng. . conductors,.

elect_c_e_, _nd requirement:; for the gnarling eleccs_ode.

Antenna Grounding According to the NEC

An_nn_ Croundlng According _o tee N_tional Electr_*_l

Service

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the _ _rom the wail o_llel and refer servicing

to

qualified _-_rvlce perennial urlder the _o]]owing corld_tlorl_:

When

the _wer c_rd ot plug is damag_ or frayed. _:_'-@

I_ U_uid

has

been

spilled

imo _he set or object*

have

_aUen into the _dl:c:t.

If the set has been e_osed

rain or water, to

If the set i_as been subjec_ excessive shock bY beh_

dropped, or the been

_amage_.

cdbinet _ss

If the _et d_ net vt_erate n_rmall._ when fvllowing the v_ra_g; m_tru_tiar_, Adjust anly th_ cantrol_ that am st_ied in the_erating

in_tru_tiar_, Improper _tment

of

ether _antrol_ may result in damager and will ofien _qui_e extensive w_rk by qualified tech _ician to r_tore the set to nvrmal o?erati_r_

_NT_NN_

Lightning

]"or _dd_d protection for th_

tel_visit_n

£e_:_ver

du_ir_g a l_ghtrlirlg s_orm or wh_rl it L_l_t url,_rlded _nd un_ed for I_g !_xiods

of _me, un p]u _ it fro_ Ll_e W_]] ¢_t and discoi_necl the ,_uLanna.'Tllis _1] prev_rll dm_ge _o the

_c_e Vr_rdue

to

ghtrl rig *_d !I_owerr_e _ LII_-Y&

Contents

Introduction

lnh'oducing the FD

Trmltron

• ®

Featl_res

........................................................................

1

About this Manual ..........................................................................................................................

2

Batteaies for the Remote Contl_l ..................................................................................................

Front Panel Menu Controls ...........................................................................................................

2

2

Using the Remote Control

Remote Control Description ..........................................................................................................

Programming the Remote Conh'ot ...............................................................................................

Using your Remote Control with Othea" Equipment .................................................................

Connecting Your TV

TV Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................................

Basic Connections .........................................................................................................................

Cable Box Connections ................................................................................................................

Connecting Additional Equipment ............................................................................................

Using Basic Functions

Setting Up the TV ..........................................................................................................................

Q_fick Start to the Menus .............................................................................................................

Using Picture

Connections in Pictm'e (PIP) .....................................................................................................

that affect your ability to use PIS' .................................................................

Using the Menus

How to Access Menus ..................................................................................................................

Using the Video Menu .................................................................................................................

Using the Audio Menu ................................................................................................................

Using the Channel Menu .............................................................................................................

Using the Parent Menu ................................................................................................................

Parental Conh'ol .....................................................................................................................

United States: Selecting Custom l-_ting Options ..............................................................

Canada: Selecting Custom Rating Options ........................................................................

Using the Timer Menu .................................................................................................................

Using the Setl_p Menu ..................................................................................................................

Using the Basic Menu ...................................................................................................................

Other Information

Troubleshooting

Specifications

............................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................

43

47

Index ......................................................................................................................................................

49

27

28

29

31

33

34

36

38

39

40

41

21

22

24

26

9

11

12

14

3

5

7

Introduction

Congratutafions on your purchase of tlie Sony FD Trinitton WEGA ®.

Introducing

the FD Trinitron WEGA ° Features

Some of the fea_.n_s you wlit enjoy include:

El FI) l_initron Flat CRT-Delivers a pic_.n_ with uncompl_mising outstanding image detait via a technotogicatty advanced tube.

accm'acy and

El K P_, PRInputs -- Provides component video inputs for superior picture quslity

(480i only).

Q

Surround -- Simulates theater quality sound for stereo programs.

El Parental Control (V-Chip) -- Helps parents monitor wliat tlieir ctfildren watch on TV by establishing rating limits.

Q

Picture in Picture (PIP) -- Arrows you to view two p_grams simultaneously.

Q

Favorite Channels -- Pl_Mdes instant access to your favorite channets with the touch of a button.

El Info Banner -- Displays the name and tlie remaining V_me of tlie ¢ma_nt program viewed, if avaitable.

Q

Universal Remote Control --

Opexates your connected cabte box, VCR, digital satellite recelvex, or DVD player.

El Energy Star _ -- Meets the Energy Star guidelines for enexgy efficiency.

Q

Front Panel Controls -Allows access to the on-screen menus without tlie use of a remote conttol.

El Front A/V Inpu_ -- Lets you quickty connect video games, camcorders or stereoimono equipment.

Operating Instructions

About this Manual

This manual provides instructions to help you enjoy your new TV. It shows you how to connect to an antenna or cable, cable box, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, stereo system, or camcorden Once your TV is connected, follow the instructions and use the remote control to access the on-screen menus.

Batteries for the Remote Control

Insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remote control using the following illustration as a guide.

Front Panel Menu Controls

@ @ @

-_+I

@_,@4

"_DEO2 INPUT

]

The front Audio/Video panel controls allow you to access the menu without the remote control.

NI_IU

Ct Press © to dlsplay the on-screen menu.

Ct Use the (_) and _) buttons on the front Audio/Video panel instead of your remote control.

Use the C) button on the front Audio/Video panel to navigate through the menus, then select an item. The front panel controls also allow you to change your channels (CH+/-), adjust the volume (VOL +/-), and change video inputs.

2

Using the Remote Control

Remote Control Description

[].

[].

Button

MUTING

'_k

)7

PO_q_

_4_

_DVD

FUNCI]G_I

8AT,_,_BLE lV

.,_[_

_[]

-0 ®

SYSTEM OFF

TVNCR

_

PICTURE MODE

®®®

®®®7

@

_]

SLEEP

_

_ ii

SONY i--

RN-'nlN

[]

[][_

JUMP

[]

[_]

TV/SAT

RESET

_

VOL (volume)

CODE SET

Description

Press to turn off the sound, l'ress again or press to restore sound.

Press to turn off lhe equipment programmed the remote control.

See "Programming into the Remote

Control" on page 5.

Press to switch between TV and VCR mode.

If you have a non-Sony VCR, you will need to program the remote control to recognize your VCR. For details; see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 5.

Press repeatedly to step through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie and Pro.

Also available in the Video menu.

See "UMng the

Video Menu" on page 28 for details.

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.

Cancel by pressing until Sleep Off appears.

While the Sleep feature is set, press once to view the

Press to jump back and forth between two channels.

The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that you selected.

JUMP will not work if any FUNCTION Mode (VCR/DVD, SAT/

CABLE, TV) is activated.

Press to switch between the TV and SAT (satellite) inputs when in SAT FUNCTION mode.

Press for a direct selection of Effect settings

(Surround, Off) when the remote is in TV

FUNCTION mode.

See

'

Using the Audio Merit" o _ page 29 for details.

Press to return to factory settings while in an on_sc r eel*t n*tenu.

Press (+) or (-) to adjust the volume.

Press to program your remote control to operate connected video equipment.

See "Programming

Remote Control" on page 5.

the

4

Operating Instructions

Button

POWER buttons

Description

Press to turn on and off the TV and other audio/ video equipment you have programmed into the

remote

control.

For instructions, _e "Programming the Remote Control" on page 5.

_j_ FUNCTION

buttons

Press to select the equipment (VCR/DVD, SAT/

CABLE, TV) that you want to operate with the

remote

control.

The indicator (LED) lights up momentarily when pressed to show which device the remote control is operating.

_j_

PIP (Picture in

Picture)

Press to operate PIP feature.

See "Using Picture in

Picture (PIP)" on page 24.

VCR (operating)

•

_

and I=_

(to record)

_I

•

P'_

II

TVNIDEO

DISPLAY

MTS/SAP

(_)-(_

ENTER

GUIDE

MENU

and

CH (channel)

Press to operate your VCR. The VCR must be programmed into the remote control.

For instructions, see "Programming the Remote

Control" on page 5.

Press the • button and the _ button at the same time to record programs with your VCR. The

remote

control must be programmed before you can use REC.

Rewind.

Fast-forward.

Play.

Stop.

Pause.

Press again to resume normal playback.

Press to cycle through available video inputs.

Press once to display the current time (if set) and the program status such as chaPalel number,

Channel Label (if set), video input, and Video Label

(if set). Press again to turn off the display.

Press to cycle through the Multi_channel TV Sound

(MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second Audio

Programming), and Mono.

Press to change channels.

The channel changes after two seconds.

Press to display the program guide of your satellite antenna.

Press tile arrow buttons to move the cursor in the on-screen menus.

Press the center button to select an option.

Press to display the on-screen menu.

f ress again to exit the menu at any time.

Press to change channels.

To scan rapidly through the chamlels, press and hold down the CIi+ or CH* button.

Using the Remote Control

Programming the Remote Control

In order to use your remote control with other equipment, you need to program your remote control.

Use the following procedure to program the remote control.

1

Check the list of "Manufacturer's Codes" on page 6 and find the three-digit code number for the manufacturer of your component.

If more than one code number is listed, use the number listed first.

3

Press _ or

"_

button to indicate the type of component you want to program with the remote control.

4

6

Use the

_)-(_)

buttons to enter the three-digit manufacturer's code number.

Press O"

To check if the code number works, aim the TV's remote control at the component and press on the green POWER button that corresponds with that component.

If it responds, you are done. If not try using another code listed for that manufacturer.

Operating Instructions

Manufacturer's Codes

bl;n_pi_c_

3_'0913()8 So_y

75_--1

VCRs

Optimus

Panasonic

327

308, 309, 306,

Hitachi

JVC

758

756

......................................................................................................................................................

Sony

..........................................

301,302, 303

_6x

307

.....................................

_ag_l_avox _

...................................................................................................................................

Mitsubishi

75-_°

761

_27 Philco 308, 309 Oritro_" ................... 7 ........................................................

_.......

°

Aiwa

Audio

Dynamic

Broksonic

338, 344

314, 337

319, 317

Quasar

RCA--_"7-

PROSCAN

3()8" ...................................................

75"7" .................................................

308. 309, 306

3_04 305, 37

309, 311,312,

313, 310, 329

......

RC--__"

Samsung

75_ _

758

754

760

309, 330, 328,

Toshiba

Zenith

Craig

Criterion

302. 332

315

...................

Samsung 322. 313, 321

Cable Boxes

Daewoo ..................................

309 ................ Sanyo

.........................................................

Scott

DBX

Dimensia

Emerson

314, 336, 337

319. 320, 316,

317, 318, 341

..............................................................

Fisher 330. 335

330, 335

312, 313, 321,

335, 323, 324,

325, 326

Manufacturer

Sony

Hamlin/Regal

Sharp 327, 328

Shintom ..................................

Jerrold/G.L/

Motorola

327 ..................................

Funai ..........................................

(M. Ward) Oak

.......................................................................................................................................................

General 329, 304, 309 Panasonic

Electric

Sy-ivania .................................

310

Go Video

Goldsta_

322, 339, 340

.............................

.......................................................

Symphonic 338

Pioneer

Scientific

Altanta

Code

222. 223, 224,

225, 226

201,202, 203,

204, 205, 206,

207, 208, 218

227_'_._223_'i2K......

219. 220, 221

214, 215

209, 210, 211

kIitachi

306, 304, 305,

338

Tashiro 332

Tat ung" ..................................

.............

Tocom 216, 217

Instant Replay

LXI (Sears)

309, 308

337

332, 305, 330,

335, 338

Tea--_c_°

Yamaha

Zenith

31_; 336, 3 __ .......

331

Zenith 212, 213

.......................................................................................................................

I_CPen__e_y_..........

3_09. 305, 30 .........

330. 314, 336,

......................................................................................................................................

Technics

337

Toshiba

309, 308

312, 311

Manufacturer Code

JVC 314, 336, 337,

345, 346, 347 Wards 327, 328, 335,

331,332

314. 330, 336,

DIRECT TV 809

Dish Network 810

.........................................................................................................................................................

Echostar 810

Magnavox .................................

Laserdisc Players

Manufacturer Code

Marta

Mitsubishi/

MGA

332

Memorex ....................................

Sony

MJnolta ...................................

Panasonic

323, 324, 325,

326

Pioneer

701

704. 710

702

Electric

Hitac "

Hughes

Mitsubishi

Panasonic

RCA/

80_5°

804

809

803

802, 808

ML_ititeci_ .............................

321" ...............

NEC

Manufacturer

314. 336, 337

Code

DVD Players

Manufacture--rCode

6

Toshiba

........................................

806, 807

Using the Remote Control

Using your TV Remote Control with Other Equipment

Operating a VCR

Press

VGR/17_D

CZ)

(_-(_

To

Power on the VCR (VCR/DVD green button)

Select a channel

_)_)

• or _

Chang e channels

Play video tape

Stop

Search forward or backward

• and _ Record

Switch between VCR and TV inputs

Press

DVD Player .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

To

Power on the DVD (VCR/DVD green button)

(_) -(_

Select chapters

_

•

IN

Search chap ters fOrward

Play DVD

Stop

Pause

Display the DVD menu

Or backward

Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor in the menu, and the center button to

OPerat!nga

Laser D cp!ayer

Press To

(ZD

Iower on the laser disc (VCR/DVD green button)

(_) _)

•

Search chapters forward or backward

Play di_

Stop

Operating Instructions

Operat!ng a ate!!!te Re?eiver

Press To

Power on the satellite receiver (SAT/CABLE green button)

s_

CZ_

(_)-(_ Select a channel

_) O

JUMP

O

I_s_t_f

C[D

Change channels

Back to previous channel

Display channel number

O

GUIDE

Display SAT GUIDE

Display SAT Menu

Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor in the menu, and the center Button to

Operatin 9 a Cable Box .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Press To

S_'/CNB4_

C_ Power on the cable box (SAT/CABLE green button)

(_)-(_) Select a channel

_) O

JUMP

O

Change channels

Change back to previous channel

8

Connecting

Your TV

Read this sect_on befol_ setting up your TV for the first time. This set,on explains how to make the basic connections and how to connect optional equipment.

TVRearPanel

Jack

_AUX

_TO

CONVERTER

VHF/UHF

S VIDEO

Description

This input allows you to view local and cable channels if your cable pl_ovider does not feahu'e kw_al channels.

You can switch between local and cable channels by pressing ANT on the remote conh_t.

Devices connected to the AUX input cannot be viewed in PII::

This is a VHFiUHF out jack that lets you set up your TV to switch between scrambled channels (tlu'ough a cable bo×) and nolTnal cable channels (CATV). Use this jack instead of a splitter to get better picture quality when you need to switch between scrambled and unscrambled cable channels.

This input connects

to

your VI4FiUI4F antenna or cable.

This input connects

to

the S VIDEO OUT]ack on your VCR or othex video equipment that has S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picW_re quality than the VHFiUHF jacks or the video input jack. S VIDEO does not provide sound, so you st_tl must connect the audio cables.

9

Operating Instructions

Jack Description

AUDIO L(MONO), F_

This input connects to the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks on you]"

VIDI;O

VCR or other video equipment.

A third video input jack

(VIDEO 2) is located on the front pene] of the TV. These

AU D1OiVIDEO input jacks provide better picture quality than the VI4Fi UI4F jack.

Y, P,, Pd K(MONO), R These inputs (\fideo 4-5) connect to the component video K Pr.,

PR, and AUDIO L(MONO), R jacks on your DVD player or distal set-top box (480i only).

AUDIO OUT

(VAWFIX}

L(MONO), R

_S jack Connects t0

the Audio input jacks on your aUdio equipment.

You can listen to your TV's audio ttu_u_-_ your stel_o system.

10

Connecting Your TV

Basic Connections

TV with Cable, Indoor, or Outdoor Antenna

Depending on the cable system available in yore" home_ choose one of the connections below:

A

VIIF only 75-ohm or coaxial cable

VHF/UHF or

Cable

_)_ _

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

Use this to connect the TV to a cable system or an antenna with a 75-ohm cable

(usually built in to newer homes),

B

VRF only 300-ohm lead or twin cable

(Rear of TV)

VHF/UHF

__

VIIF/UHF Antenna connector

Converter

(EAC-25)

(not supplied)

Use this to cormect the TV to a dipole antenna_ atso known as a "rabbit ears anterm_"

(usually found in older homes).

C

VHF and

UHF

75-ohm

coaxial cable

_'-_-(Rear of TV)

_ _

_

300-ohm lead

twin cable

EAC-66 U/V mixer

(not supplied)

This anows you to connect your TV to both a cable system and a dipole antenna, in o]@er to view both cable and local channels.

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Operating Instructions

Cable Box Connections

Some cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view art channels.

If you subsclibe to that kind of cable sea'vice, use this connection.

Scrambled signals coming in to the TV through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP. If some, but not art, of your channels are scrambled, consider using the cable box and cable connection (see page 13).

W

and Cable Box

Cable box

Front cable/ antenna

Rear ofT V

1

Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the 1N jack on yotu" cable box.

2 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT

jack

on your cable bo× to the

VI4Fi UI4F jack on yotu" T_

Using your

W

with this connection

This connection allows you to do the fonowing:

Q

Q

Progrem your Sony remote conh_)t to operate

_T_ your cable box (see page 5).

To activate your remote press CZD to operete your cable box and then use the (_)-(_) buttons or CH+ibuttons to change the channels.

To do this, first progi'am yotu" remote control, then use the Channel Fix featl_re to set yotu" TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page 31).

12

Connecting Your TV

Cable Box and Cable

Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels (pay channels) but not all of them. This setl_p anows you to use the l_emote control to:

0 change channels ttux_ugh your cable box when you are receiving a so'ambled signal

O change channels through your TV

Tl_ls connection also allows you to use the PIP featm_ when you are viewing unscrambled channels coming dh'ectly into your TV from your cable. Scrambled signals coming through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP. For more information on the PIP feature, see page 24.

' ,_ _ _ _ ',

lack Jsnot corn at ale

Cable box

Rear of l"V

2

75-ohm Coaxial cable

CAW cable (unscrambled

channels)

1

Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the VI4Fi UHF jack on your TxZ

Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the IN jack on your cable box to the TO

CONVERTER jack on your TV.

Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your cable box to the AUX jack on your TV.

Using your TV with this connection

This cormection allows you to do the fonowing:

O Progrem your Sony remote contl_)[ to operate your cable box (see page 5).

O To activate your remote, press CD to operete your cable box and then use the (_-_) buttons or CH+ibuttons to change the channels.

To do this, first progi'am yotu" remote control, then use the Channel Fix featl_re to set yotu" TV to charmel 3 or 4 (see page 31).

O Press CZ) to switch back and forth between VI4FiUI4F (k_cal channels or unscrambled) and AUX (cable system or pay channels).

13

Operating Instructions

Connecting Additional Equipment

Connecting a TV and VCR

Rear

2

Video (yellow)

Audio L(white)

Audio R (red)

?

Optional connection

1

Connect the coa._ial cable h_)m your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your

VCR.

2

Connect a coa._ial cable (not supplied) li'om the OUT jack on your VCR to tlie VHFi UHF jack on the TV.

Optional connection

Q if your VCR is equipped witli video outputs, you can get better picture quality by connecting audio/video cables (not supplied) @ore AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your VCR to

AUDIO/VIDEO IN on yore" TV.

Q For better pictl_re quality_ use S VIDEO instead of tlie yellow video cable. S VIDEO does not ply)vide sound, so you still must connect the audio cables.

Using your

IV with this connection

Tliis connection allows you to do the fonowing:

Q Program your Sony remote contl_)l to opea'ate your VCR (see page 5).

_CR/DVO

[3

Toac_vateyour_mote,

press (ZD to operate your VCR. Todothis, first progTam your remote control, then use the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page 31).

_o

[3

Press CZ) l_peatedly to switcli between VCR input (VIDEO input) and VHFiUHF

(.k_caI channels).

14

Connecting Your TV

Connecting

a TV, VCR, and Cable Box

Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels (pay channels), but not all of them. This setup anows you to use the l_mote conh'ol to:

O change channels ttwough your cable

bo×

or VCR when you are receiving a scrambled signal

0 change channels through your TV

This connection also allows you to use the PIP feattwe when you are viewing unscrambled charmets coming dh_ctty into your TV from your cable. Scrambled signals coming through the cable box cannot be viewed in PII:: For more information on the P1P featlare, see page 24.

Rear of TV

VCR

_

Video (yellow)

Audio L (white)

Audio R (red)

I Splitter

Cable

2a Cable box

1

Connect the single input jack of the splitter to yotu" incoming cable connection.

2 Using coaxial cables (not supplied), connect the two output jacks of the splittea" to:

a)

the IN jack on your cable box

b}

the VHFiUI4F jack on the TV

3

Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your cable box to the IN jack on your VCR.

if your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can get better picture quality by connecting audio/video cables (not supplied) @ore AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your VCR to

AUDIO/VIDEO IN on yotu"

TV.

(continued)

15

Operating Instructions

Optional connection

0

For better pictl_re quahty_ use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable. S VIDEO does not provide sound, so you still must connect the audio cables.

Using your

W

with this connection

0

Program your Sony remote conh'oi to operate your VCR or cable box (see page 5).

V_DVD

•

_T_

4_3LE

[3 To activate your remote, press CZ) to operate your \'CR or CZ) to operate yotu" cable box. To do lids, first progi'am your remote conh_)i, then use the Charmei Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page 31).

[3 Press _ repeatedly to switch between VCR input (VIDEO input), VHFiUHF (local channels or unscrambled), or cable box (cable system or scrambled channels).

16

Connecting Your TV

Connecting

a TV and Satellite Receiver

From cable/

antenna

2

Satellite receiver

IIm(_ an_tenna cable m_

TM AUDIO R AUDIO L _qDEO

I U.EOUT

=

" '

Rear of TV

Video (yellow)

Audio L (white)

Audio R (red)

1

Connect

the

cable fl_m your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on yow" satellite receiven

2 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the VHFi UHF jack on your TV.

3

Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on yow" satellite receivea" to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.

Using your TV with this connection

This connection allows you to do the fonowing:

Q

Progrem your Sony remote conh_)t to operate your satellite l_eceiver (see page 5).

_AT/_LE

Q

To activate your l_emote, press CZ) to operete your satellite receiven See page 7 on how to opea'ate other functions.

Q Press _ repeatedly to switch to satellite receiver input (VIDEO input).

17

Operating Instructions

Connecting

a TV, VCR, and Satellite Receiver

Rear of TV

1

4

_

From cable/

2

VCR

AUDIOR /U_

L _DEO

UNE OJT_

Satellite receiver

Video (yellow)

Audio [.(white)

Audio R (red)

1

Connect the coaxial cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE ]N on tlie satellite l'eceiver.

2 Connect the coa._iat cable fl_)m your cable service or antenna to the IN jack on yow" VCR.

3

Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your VCR to tlie VHFi UHF jack on your TV.

4

Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on yow" satellite receiver to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your VCR.

5 Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your VCR to

AUDIO/VIDEO ]N on yow" T_q

Using your IV with this connection

This connection allows you to do the fonowing:

O i:h_gram your Sony remote contxot to operate yow" VCR or satellite receiver (see page 5).

Q

True1 on yow" VCR to enable your satellite receiver to work with this connection.

Q

To activate yow" remote, press CZ) to operate yow" VCR or "_CZ) to operate your satellite receive1:

Q

Press _ repeatedly to switch between VCR input (VIDEO input), VHFi UHF

(k_cat cliannets or unscl"ambled), or yore" cable box (cable system or scrambled channels).

18

Connecting Your TV

Connecting a DVD Player

Using audio/video cables (not suppLied)_ connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on yore"DVD player to AUDIO/VIDEO

iN on your TV.

Rear of DVD Player Rear of TV

_,)_

Video (yellow)

Audio E (white)

Audio R(red)

Optional connection

Q

For better

picture q_.,lality;use

S VIDEO instead of the

ye]Low

not ply)vide sound, so you still must connect the audio cables.

video cable. S VIDEO does

Q if your DVD player is equipped with component video outputs (Y, P_, P-_),you can implx_ve the pictm_ quality by using component video cables (480i only). This connection can be done on VIDEO 4 or 5 (both "1_Pn, PQ.

with;;Pl

Rear of TV

Rear of DVD Player

)

1

Using component video cables (not supplied), connect the

%

P_, P_ OUT on yore" DVD player to Y, P_,, Px 1N on your T_q

Connect AU D10 OUT on your DVD player to AU D10 IN on your TV.

Using your

W

with this connection

This connection aLLows you to do the renewing:

Program your Sony remote conh_fl to operate your DVD (see page 5).

To activate your remote, press _ to operate your DVD.

Press _ repeatedly to switch to the DVD player's input (VIDEO input).

19

Operating Instructions

Connecting a Camcorder

To connect your camcm_ter, you can use the AudioiVidee inputs on either the _mt or rear panel cff the TV. Using the audio/video cables (not supplied), cormect the AUDIO/VIDEO

OUT on your camcmxter to the AUE)IOiVIDEO IN on your TV.

Front A/V Panel

.......

o°o-

®00©

Rl;,u_ L_O'I_

_IDEO

8 VIDEO

AN output

_

III ,oO,oR(reO,

Video (yellow)

Connecting

an Audio System

1

Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO OUT on your TV to one of the unused line inputs (e.g. TV, AUX, TAPE2) on your stereo.

2 Set the Speaker option to Off. For more instructions, see "Using the AucEo Menu" on page 29.

3

Ope_

the Audio Out option on the Audio Menu and _lect Fixed to control the volume through the ccmneOed audio syst'em. For more instru_ons, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 29.

Rear of

TV

AUDIO-L {while)

AUDIO-R (red}

20

Using Basic Functions

Setting Up the TV

After you have finished connecting your TV, you can use Auto Pl_ogi'am to set up your channels.

Dining Auto Progi'am, the TV wilt automatically sealv,,h for available channels and program l_ceivable channels.

1

Press

_"

to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears.

CH

Press @ on the _'emote control or on the TV h_ont panel to start Auto P_ogi'am, or p_'ess

OH

@ to exit.

To perform Auto Program again

1

Press _"

Press €, to higlfli,_t Channel Menu.

Press _" to highKght Cable. P_'ess ¢£:) to select.

4

Press 'i_ or _" to highlight On or Off acco_ding to how you connected your TV. P_'ess CE) to select.

Press _" to highKght Auto Program.

Press ¢2:9 to sere'oh for channels.

After Auto P_ogram finishes, press _ to exit.

To reset the W to factory settings

1

Tm'n the TV on.

Hold down _ on the _'emote control.

Press and release the POWER button on the TV front panel. The TV will turn itseK off, then back on.

RESET

4

Release c:D.

ll

Operating Instructions

Quick Start to the Menus

The fbllowing settings are available in your on-screan menus, For more details on how to use the menus, see "Using the Menus" on page 27.

Menu Allows you to

....

" ....

,...........

Adjust your pictttre settings.

=_ Ill qlF =

,--, ::'

Change yolm audio settings,

22

Iliill

Customize your channel setting.

:;i

Set rating limits on your TV based on program rating or content,

Menu Allows you to

Using

Basic Functions

_1[ ;I;

,___ Jl[=l[,--i_ ir all,l=_

Set the clock on your TV and program scheduled viewing using Timer 1 and Timer 2.

Select closed captioning options; label video inputs; adjust tilt con_cfion, enhance your D'vT) pictm_ resolution (16:9 Enhanced); select menu lang_lage, o1:run a demo of the menus.

=_ 11[=1= ,___ __._:

:,

Access the most commonly used menu settings.

Z3

Operating Instructions

Using Picture in Picture (PIP)

The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature allows you to view two prog3"ams simuLtaneousLy, one in

the fl_]l size "main" picture and one in a smaLL"window" pichn_.

Displaying Picture in Picture

Indicates which picture is currently

receiving

sound

Main number of the main picture

of the window

picture picture

To use PIP

1

Press the TV button to conhx_L PIP with the yeLLow buttons. Tune your TV to a channel that you know is cml_ntly ah'ing programming.

RP

2 Press (_ to display the window picture.

3

Use the yellow PILl:'(CH +/-) buttons to change the channel in the PILl:'window pictm'e.

I

To checkyour PIP

1

Press the TV button to control PIP with the yellow buttons.

Tune your TV to a channeL, which you know is cmTenfly ah'ing pl_gramming.

RP

2

Press (_ to turn PIP on, then press _.

The channel fl_m the main window should now appear in the window pictl_re.

3

Use the (CH +/-) buttons on the bottom of your remote contl_oL to select the same channel in the main pictm'e.

4

5

Use the yeLLow PILl:'(CH +/-) buttons to change the channel in the PILl:'window pictm'e.

wM_

Press the yeLLow _) P1P button to switch the PIP window to the video inputs for other equipment that is connected to any of the VIDEO IN jacks of yore" TV (connected equipment to V1DEO 4-5 are not visible in P1P). You should see a different picture in your

PIP window for each piece of connected video equipment.

Make sure the connected equipment is turned on and working when you perform this test.

24

Using

Basic Functions

PIP Function buttons

Yellow PiP button

Description

PIP

W/V1DED

®

_UDIO

®

PI_ess to hn'n the PLP feam1"e on and off. P1"ess repeatedly to change the window size (1/9, 1/16_ Off).

Press to cycle ttu_)ugh the available video equipment you have connected to the TV in the PLP window picture.

The connected equipment in VIDEO 4-5 ('x_Pb, P0 is not visible in PIP

Press to alternate sound between the irmin pictm_ and the PIP window picture.

The sound symbol _ appears for ttuee seconds indicating whethea" you are hearing the sound h'om the main or PIP window picture.

.©

©

O4

Press to change the channel in the PIP window pictme.

To change the channel in the main window_ use the main (CH +/-) buttons at the bottom of the remote control.

_E_E

®

®

Press to move the location of the window picture to any of the four comers of the screen.

Press to freeze the window picture.

Press again to restore the picture.

The main window continues to play as usual.

Press to switch the main picture with the PIP window pictme.

Press again to switch back.

To changechannelslprogramsin the PIPwindow

Use the yettow PLP (CH +/-) button to scroll through TV charmers.

Use the yellow TViVIDEO button to cycle through other video equipment connected

to

the TV, such as your VCR, DVD ptayer_ or satellite receivez

25

Operating Instructions

Connections that affect your ability to use PIP

Q Any video equipment you have connected to the AUX input cannot be viewed in the PIP window.

Q if you are viewing all channels through a cable box, the PIP feature wilt not work. The cable box only uns_ambtes one signal at a time, so the window picture wilt be the same as the main pictl_re. See page 15 for more information on how to connect your cable box and use yore" PLP fearing.

Q Connected equipment in VIDEO 4-5 (Y, Pb, Pr) is not visible in PIP.

26

Using the Menus

This section shows the options available for setting up and adius_ing the TV.

How to Access Menus

To AccessMenus

1

Press

_u

to display the on-screen menu.

2 Use the <7 or €, buttons to tfi_-_[ight the desh_ed menu icon. Press CI3 to select it.

3 Use the '_"or _" buttons to scroll up and down through the fea_._res.

4 Follow the instructions on the screen.

5 For instructions on using a specific menu, see the page in this section that talks about that menu.

6 Press _u to exit the menu.

27

Operating Instructions

Using the Video Menu

Mode

Customized pictuse viewing

Use the ,b or tJ, buttons to Nghlight one of the following options, then press CD

to

select

it.

Vivid:

Select for enhanced pictllre contrast and sharpness,

Standard:

Sele_ for a standm'd picture,

Movie:

Select t'_- a f'mely detailed pictm_.

Pro:

Selecx for ns_a'sl pict_'e and sharpness.

Picture

Brightness

Color

Hue

Sharpness

Color Temp.

White tint adjt_#tment

vM

Velocity

Modulation

Press <7 to de_'ease the contrast. Press eo to increase the contrast.

Press

<=to darken the picture. Press _ to brighten the picture,

Press <7 to decrease color saturation, Press eo to increase color saturation,

Press <7 to increase the red tones, Press _ to increase the green tones,

Press

<7to

soften the picture, Press eo

to

sharpen the picture,

U'se the _ or 'U"buttons to highlight one of'the following options, then press CID to select it.

Cool:

Neutral:

Warm:

Gives white colors a bkte fret,

Gives white colors a nenb'al tint,

Gives white colors a red fret,

Sharper_s picture definition to give objects a crisp, dean edge. Use the 'b or '9" buttons to highlight one of'the tbllo_qng opfiens:

High, LOW,Off,

then press to select it.

28

Using the Menus

Using the Audio Menu

Treble

Bass

Balance

Effect

MTS

Multi-Chatmel

TV Sound

Press <7 to de.'ease the higher pitched somads. Press _' to increase the h_gher pitched sounds,

Press <_ to decrease the lower pitched sounds.

Press _ to increase the lower pitched sounds,

Press <= to _phas_ze the 1e1_speaks'.

]h'ess _, to _rnphasize the right speaker.

Use the _ or q) buttons to highlight one of'the following options, then press CE) to select it.

Surround:

Off:

Simulates

Normal theater stereo quality or mono solmd for stereo programs.

reception,

Use the '_ or _" buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press to select it.

Stereo:

Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo,

Auto

SAP: Select to have the TV automatically switch to a Second Audio

Mono:

Program (SAP) when a signal is received,

Select to reduce noise in areas of poor reception,

Speaker

Cus_m selection of audio output

_OU_'Ce

Use the '_ or _ buttons to highlight one of the tbllowing options, then press CD to select it.

On:

Select to listen to the solmd from the TV speakers with or without a

Off:

separate ste'reo system.

Select to rtma oft'the 2"%;speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through external audio system speakers,

29

Operating Instructions

Audio Out

b_e to control

Use the _} or _' buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press CZ) to select it.

the TV_ volume

Variable:

the)ugh a ,_'tereo

Fixed:

Adjust the volume through your T_,(

Adjust the volume through a connected stereo,

3O

Using the Menus

Using the Channel Menu

Favorite

Channels

Quick acce,_,_" to favorite channel,_"

1

Use the 8 or _ buttons to highlight the position (1-8) where you want to set a favorite channel, then press CE3,

2

Use the 8 or _ buttons to find the channel you want to add to your favorite channels.

3

Press CE) to select the channel, The TV will automatically change to the selected channel,

4

Press

<= to return to the Channel menu or press _u to exit,

Cable

Use the _ or @ buttons to highlight one of'the following options, then press _

to

select it,

On:

Off:

Select if'you are receiving cable channels with a CATV cable,

Select if'you are using a TV antenna,

Channel Fix

Use the _ or _ buttons to highlight one of'the following options, then press CD to select it.

Off:

2-6:

Channel Fix is not set.

Select when you want to control all channel selection through a cable box or VCR, Select the appropriate charmel (usually 3 or 4) and use the cable box's or VCR's remote control for channel selection,

AUX 2-6:

Select this setting instead of 2-6 if you want to change channels using a cable box, VCR, or satellite receiver and you've connected it to the A!_PXinput,

Video 1:

Select _om available video inputs when you have connec:red video equipment (e,g,, a satellite receiver) and you want your TV fixed to it,

31

Operating Instructions

Auto Program

Channel

Skip/Add

Perform

Auto

Program whenever setting up your TX_

Auto Program will search for available channels and program receivable channels.

Use this feature after you run Auto Program to skip unwanted channels or add new ones,

1 Use the 'ff or _" buttons to highlight the position of the desired channel, then press CD.

2

Usethe_>or_buttonstohighlightSkiporAdd, thenpress _,

3

Press <7 to return to the Channel menu or press _:_u to exit,

Channel

Label

1

Label up to 40 channeL_"wilh

2

their call letler,_"

3

4

5

Press CID, then use the 'ff or _" buttons 1mill you reach the desired channel nllmber.

Press C_ to activate the channel,

Press _ to highlight

Label,

then press (22), Use the 4_ or _ buttons to display the first call letter or mtmber of the label. Press CD to select, Repeat this process until you finish selecting all the call letters,

When firfished, press CD to activate,

mt_o

Press <_ to return to the Channel menu or press _ to exit,

32

Using the Menus

Using the Parent _

Menu

The Parental Control feature helps parents monitor what their ctfildren watch on television,

To usethe Parent Menu

When you select *.heParent metal, you are prompted to set a 4-digit password, You cannot access the

Parent menu set'rings without tl_s password,

1

Use *.he(_)-(_) buttons to enter a 4-digit password.

It Confirm your password by entering it again.

33

Operating Instructions

Parental Control

Setting the Rating

You can change *.heRating by salecting one of'the Parental Lock options.

,,L =1= :i

1

Press _) to highlight Parental Lock; then press CD.

If you are not familiar with Parental Glgdaline rating systew_ use one of the tbllowing preset categories to simplify *.herating selection: Child, Youth, Young AdulL

2

Use *.he'_ or 'U"to highlight the desired rating and press CtD,

Rating

Off

Child

Youth

Young Adult

Custom

TV will allow a maximum rating of

No rating limit

_Y,

T_G,

G (TJ.S.),

G,

C (Canada)

T_PG,

PG (U,S.), 8 ans _ (Canada.)

T_14,

PG-13 (U,S.), 14+ (Canada)

Select to set more restrictive ratings (see next section)

Changing your Password

1

Use *.he4_ or '_ buttons to highlight

Change Password

and press CiD.

2 Follow steps 1 and 2 for "Using the Parent Menu" on page 33.

Select a Country

Select U.S.A. to use US ratings (see pages 36-37) or select Canada to use Canadian ratings (see page 38).

If'you select a Coantry (_I.S.A. or Canada) that is not where you live, the rathag you sele_x will not be activated.

1

Press '_ to highlight Country, then press CD.

Use *.he4_ or '_ to highlight *.hedesired colmt'ry and press CD.

34

Using the Menus

Information for Parents

To view a program that exceeds the TV rating

E_TER

Q P_ss 0 , then use the ®-I_)bu_toent_yourp_swo_,

Using the Custom Menu

Follow the inst_letions on the screen to make your custom sel_ings, Select the colmtry desired for your

TV's rating limit. See page 36 for U,S, models and page 38 for Canadian models for more i_brrnation.

35

Operating Instructions

United States: Selecting Custom Rating Options

For the United States, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options: Movie Rating, TV

Rating and Unrated, (For Canada, see page 38.)

Movie Rating

This system defines the rating levels of'movies shown in theaters and on prime cable channels.

Rating

G

Defined as

General audience

PG

PG-13

R

NC-17

Parental guidance suggested

Parents strongly cautioned

Restored

No one 17 and imder admitted

X

Adult audience

only

....

_t......

,

.......

TV Rating

The T%"_rating is divided into two groups: age-based and content-based.

Age

TV-Y

TV-Y7

TV-G

TV-PG

TV-14

TV-MA

Defined as

All children

Directed to older children

General audience

Parental guidance suggested

Parents strongly cautioned

Matare audience only

Content

S

V

FV

D

L

Defined as

Fantasy violence

Suggestive dialogue

S_rong langlmge

Sexual situations

"vqolence i !!i_

¸;I

_ n_eil

__i¸¸¸¸¸_a_i_ _iii_t_i

36

i¸¸i;! !!_!

!!_!

!!_!

!!_!

!!_!

!!_!

!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unrated

You have the option of blocldng T%; programs or movies that are not rated.

Allow

Block

Allows all unrated programs

Blocks all 1rotated pro_,mams

Using the Menus

37

Operating Instructions

Canada: Selecting Custom Rating Options

For Canada, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options: English Rating,

F_ch

Rating, and U.S.A. Rating.

English Rating

These ratings ate for Canadian progmams that are broadcast in English.

Rating

C

Defined as

Children

C8+

G

PG

14+

Children 8 years and older

General programming

Parental guidance

_,qewem 14 and older

18+

Adult programming ,_---=-,_:,:

:H:H:H:H:H:H:H:H

ipalVl=_

French Rating

These ratings ate for Canadian progwams that are broadcast in French.

Rating

G

8 ans+

13 ans+

16 ans+

18 ans+

Defined

as

General

Not recommended for younger children

Not recommended for children under age 13

Not recommended for ages under 16

This program is restricted to adults

U.S.A. Rating

For programs Prom the I]nited States, see 'T • Ratmg on page 36,

38

Using the Menus

Using the Timer Menu

Current Time

Set your TV to the eunent day and time. Press CD to open the C_m_at Tirae menu;

1

Use the _ or @ buttons to enter the correct _ and time, then press C2D,

2

Press _u to exit the menu.

Timer 1 and

Timer 2

Scheduled

vi_'ing

Use the _mers to program your T

•

to talm on and off by day, time, duration, and channel. The timer duration is a maximum

of"

six hours, When the channel is fixed, it is not necessary" to set the channel,

1

Use the _ or @ buttons to highlight Timer 1 orTimer2, thenpress C/D,

2

Use the _ or @ buttons to enter the desired day, start time, duration, and channel, then press (2D, The timer status should be On when the Timer has been se_, and the timer light on the fi:ont panel of'the 2W should be on,

3

Press _u to exit the menu.

39

Operating Instructions

Using the Setup Menu

Caption

Vision

Closed-

Captioning

Video Label

Label equipment

Allows you to select firom three closed caption modes for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning,

Use the 'ff or tJ, buttons to Nghlight one of'the tbllowing options, then press CE) to select it,

Off:

Caption Vision is not activated,

Displays printed dialogue and sound eCt'ectsof a program,

CC1, 2, 3, 4:

Text1, 2, 3, 4:

Info:

Displays network'station information.

Displays the name of the clnvent pr%nam and its remaining time

(if available) when you change the channel or press the DISPLAY button.

Allows you to identity" the video components connected to the TV: VCR, DVD, etc.

When you press 2W,%qDEO to switch inputs, the Video Label appears on-screen.

1

Press the 'ff or 'g"bt=ttonsto highlight the input you want to label and press GD,

2

Press the 'ff or 'g"buttons to highlight a label and press CE3,

3

Prcss<=toretmntotheSetupmeml_'t_ss _:)u toe×it,

Tilt

Correction

Language

16:9

Enhanced

Demo

Yd-sethe _ffor '[J"buttons to set the tilt of the pictare _om -5 to 4-5,then press CE) to activate,

Display all menus in the language of your choice,

Use the 'ff or tJ, buttons to select l_om one of the following options: English,

Espafiol

(Spanish) and

Franpcais

(French). Then press C_:),

Provides enhanced picture resolution for wide-screen sources such as DVD, This is only available when the 2W is in Video mode.

Press CEDto run a demonstration of the on-screen menus.

411

Using the Menus

Using the Basic N

Menu

Picture

Press <7to decrease picture contrast,

Picture contrast Press €, to increase picture contrast.

Caption Vision

The Basic menu displays the current Caption Vision setting. By default, *.hisis Oft:

Closed-

Captioning

Effect

Use the 8 or

@ buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press (22) to select it,

Surround:

Off:

Simulates theater quality solmd for stereo progmams,

Normal stereo or mono reception,

Advanced

Menu

Press C_ to return to the advanced metals.

41

Other Information

Troubleshooting

If you have a pl_blem with your TV, n_i the suggestions below.

If the problem persists, see

"Contacting

Sony" at the end of this section.

General

Problem Possible Remedies

I want to reset the Tv

_

Tm_aon the TV. While holding

down the RESET button on the to the factory

settings

remote conh_oL, press POWER button on the TV fi_ont paneL. The

TV will tm_ itself off, then back on again. ReLease the RESET button.

I cannot access other

_ If

you use the

_:_u

to close the Basic menu, only the Basic menu

menus when I am in

the Basic menu

appears when you press select the advanced

_u

again.

To access the other menus, menu option (.page 41).

The Tv is dirty

_

Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth. Never use sh_)ng solvents such as thinner or benzine, which might damage the finish of the cabinet.

I lost the parental control password

There is a black box

on the screen

There was a blackout

or power outage, and

now the TV won't turn

on and the timer LI_D

is flashing

Digital cable box does not work

_ In the passwcn_d screen, entea" the following master passwcn_d:

435/. After usm_ the master password, you must create a new password.

You cannot use the mastea" to unlock currently blocked channels.

_ You have selected a text option in the Setl_p menu (page 40) and no text is available.

To tm_a off this featm_, select Off in the

Caption Vision option. If you were hying to select closed captioning, select CC1-4 instead of Text1-4.

Press the POWER button on your l_mote control or on the TV fl_)nt paneL.

Be sure that you have not connected the digital cable box to the

TV's TO CONVERTER jack. This jack is not compatible with digital cable boxes.

If you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a sptittea', as described in pages 15-16, you must use a special biKtirectional splitter that is designed to work with your digital cable box.

43

Operating Instructions

Remote Control

Problem Possible Remedies

I cannot operate the

_ Press TV (FUNCTION) when operating yore" TV. remote control _

Check the

o]ients_on of tlie

batteMes.

Battelies could be weak. Replace them (page 2).

Move the TV three to fore" feet away fi_m fluorescent lights.

I cannot change channels with the

remote control

_

Make sure you have not inadvertently channels.

switched your

_"

fi_m the channel 3 or 4 setting if you are using anotlier device to change

If you are using anothea" device to contl_l channels, be sure that you have pressed tlie FUNCTION button for that device.

For example, if you are using your VCR to contl_t channels, be sure to press the VCRiDVD FUNCTION button (page 4).

I lost the remote

control

_ You can use tlie h'ont panel controls to access yore" menus, change channels, adjust the volume, or change video inputs (page 2).

Contact your nearest Sony Deatea" to ordea" a l_ptacement, please call our Sony Direct Accessol 3, and Pal_ Center at 1-800-488-7669

(U.S. l_esidents ordy).

Programming

The Remote Control

Problem

More than one code is listed

I entered the wrong

code number

I cannot operate a component with the

remote control

When I changed the

batteries, the code

numbers changed

back to the factory

settings

Possible

Remedies

T13,entea'ing tliem one by one until you come to tlie correct code for your component.

If you entea" a new code number, tlie code number you pl_viously entered at that setting is ea'ased.

Use tlie component's own l_mote control.

You must reprogram the remote conh_ol.

44

Other Information

Video

Problem

No picture, no sound

Poor or no picture, good sound

NO color

Only snow

appears

on the screen

Dotted lines or stripes

Double ghosts images or

Possible Remedies

_

Make sm_ the power col"d is plugged in.

_ If a l_d light is flashing on the ti_nt of your TV for mol_ than a few minutes, disconnect and reconnect the power cord. If the problem continues, call yore" local service center.

Check the T_' i\'IDEO settmg: when watchm_ T_', set it to TV; when watching video equipment, set it to VIDEO 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5

(page 4).

Make sure you have insea_ed the battea'ies colTecfly into the remote contl_l (page 2).

T13,another channel to l_tle out station trouble.

_ Adjust the Picture setting in the Vide() menu (page 28).

_

Adjust the

Brightness

setting in the Video menu (page 28).

Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 11).

_

Adjust the

Color

setting in the Video menu (page 28).

_ Check the Cable setting in the Channel menu (page 31).

_

Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 11).

Make sm_ the channel selected is cma_nfly bl_)adcasfing.

_

Adjust the antenna.

_ Move the TV away from other electronic equipment.

Some electronic equipment creates electrical noise, which can interfea_ with TV l_ception.

_ Check yore" outdoor antenna or call your cable sea'vice.

Audio

Problem

Good picture, no sound

Possible Remedies

_

Press

"_'_

so that Muting disappears h_m the screen (page 3).

_

Check your Audio settings.

Your TV may be set to Auto SAP in the MTS featm_ (page 29).

Make sure the speakea" option is set to On in the Audio Menu.

Press (_ to adjust yore" TV s volume.

45

Operating Instructions

I

Channels

Problem Possible Remedies

I cannot receive higher number channels (UHF} when using an antenna

2

Make sure Cable is set to Off in the Channel menu (page 3]).

2

PerfolTn Auto ibm)gram to add channels that al_ not presently in the memory

(page 21).

Cable stations don't

_ Make sure Cable is set to On in the Channel menu (page 3]).

seem to work

_

PerfolTn Auto Ply)gram to add channels that a]_ not presently in the memory (page 21).

I cannot

get anything _ Be sure that you did not set the video in the Setup menu (page 40)

but TV to skip your video inputs.

If a video input has been set to Skip, it will be skipped when you pl_ss the TViVIDEO buttons for eithea" the main or PLP pictl_res.

Picture in Picture (PIP)

Problem Possible Remedies

The remote control doesn't work in PIP mode

There is no window

picture

or it is just static

_

Press the TV FUNCTION button.

You may have inadvea_ently pressed the VCRiDVD FUNCTION button, which changes the

P1P buttons to VCR mode (page 24).

2

Be sul_ your P1P window pictl_l_ is set to a video somme/channel that has a plx)gram ah'ing.

You may be tuned to a video input with nothing connected to it.

T13,cycling through your video inputs using the yellow PLP TVi

VIDEO button with the red dot (page 24).

I get the same program in the

2

Both may be set

to

the same channel.

T13, changing channels in

either the main picture or the window pictl_re (page 24).

window picture as in

2

Your TV may be set up to select all your channels through a cable

the main picture

box. The cable box will only unscramble one signal at a time, so you cannot use the PIP featm_.

If possible, run a dh_ct cable to the

VHFiUHF jack on your TV. This will ortly work if yore" cable system plx)vides an unscrambled signal (page 13).

I cannot see VIDEO

4-5 (Y, Pb, Pr} in PIP

-, Connected equipment in VIDEO 4-5 ('i",i:_, Pr) is not visible in PIP.

Contacting Sony

]k-4ove calling our Custotn_ Infor_na_o_ 9er _.'s C _mt _X.reset the TV 1o factory s_'4ti_gs (m.'e page zl ). Ple_se }_a_e yoor TV s_-+iaI numl_cr read ): _c _rnber is lo¢a ted on _hc year of you_ TV and on _hc front co_ _ of this tnanu al t2mv Custorn_w Information Ser_q¢cs C _'_k_r phone _utnber is "I-800-222-SONTY (7669) (I.IS rcsid <'_ts o_]y) o_ (416) 499-

SON'{ (7669) (Canadian

vesid_mts

only),

46

Other Information

i

I i

[

Specifications

For all models (except as noted)

Te]evisiow sys_m

Channel cow'rage

Antenna

Picture _be

Power rcq_i_en%mts

Suppl_ed accessories

l_pu_,icratp_ts

Optional accessories

Am,.wican TV s_ndard

iNq'SC

V[-W. L 13, LYf-IF.14_9, CAW.

1 1L5

75-ohm external ant_mna terminal for VJ-_/LJHF

FD Trinitron _ _be

120V, 60 Hz

Size AA (R6) baet_wie5 (2)

R_note C_ntro] RM-Y1S1 (1)

h_p_ts

1 _4d_.K3,1audio (fro_t)

2 _-id_K_,2 audio (rear)

1 S VIDEO

2 RF

2 Y, PB, PR, 2 a_d]o

TV Sta_dl SU-27F'] for KV-27FS218

SU-32F1 for KV-32YS2"I8

SU-36F1 for KV-36FS2"I8

Outputs

KV-27FS210

Scr_,n size

Speaker output

Power consumption

Dimensions (W/HiD)

Mass

KV_32FS210

Scr_x.,n size

"1ATdDIO OLYP

Visible _m s_-_: 679 rnm

(27 i_ches) measured diagonally

A¢_al screen size: 736.6 ram (29 inches) measured diagonally

10 W x 2

] 75 W in u_e 1 W in standby

784 × 601.5 x 520 mm (30 7/8 x 23/1 _ x 201/2 inches)

46,8 kg (103 ]bs, 8 oz)

Speaker output

Power consumption

Eqmans_ons (W/H/D)

Mass

KV-36FS210

Scr_'_,n size

Visible _x.m

s_-_: 803 mm (32 i_¢hes) meas_d diagonally

A¢_al screen size: 863.6 ram (34 inches) measured diagonally

10 W x 2

195 W in u_ 1 W in standby

898 × 682 × 584 mm (,35 3/8 × 26 7/8 × 23 _nch_)

75.8 kg (167 ]bs .11oz)

Speaker output

Power ¢ons_mpt_o_

Mass

Visible _c_n si_: 911 mm

(36 _nch_) measured

diagor_ally

A¢_al screen size: 965.2 ram

(38 inches) measured diagonally

10 W x 2

195 W in u_ "iW iz_standby

It,_O x, 6t, × 64t, mm (4t, , 4 × 3t, x _ , _inches)

101_ Kg (223 Ibs)

D_m;gu an..,,.,_'pe4ficadons ar_._ab_ec, w ,:haua_. mi,h_ut wdc_-

47

Index

16:9 Enhanced 40

A

B

Balance 29

Bass 29

Bakeries

hlserting

in remote

2

Rep]adng

2

Brightness 28

¢

Cable 31

Cable Box

Operating 8

Connec_ions

12

Captlon Vislon 40 amrme] Fix 31

Omrmel Label 32 amrme] Skip/Add

32

Color 28

Color Temperature

28

Connec_ions

Cable and antenna 11

Cable Box and Cable 13

Cunnec_ktg a Camcurder

20

Connectk_g a DVD Playe_ 19

Connecting an Audio System 20

TV and Cable Box 12

TV and Sate]]ire Recelver 17

TV and VCR 14

TV, Satellite Receive_ and VCR 18

TV, VCR and Cable Box 15

Current Tirne 39

D

Audlo Out 30

Auto Progl"am 21, 32

Auto SAP 29

Demo 40

DISPLAY

4

E

Effect

Off 29

Surround

29

F

Favorite Channels 31

F_ont Panel

2

H

Hue

28

L

M

Language

40

Merlus

Audlo 29

Basic 41

Omrme] 31

Par_lt 33

Setup 40

Timer 39

Video 28

Mode

Movie 28

Pro

28

Standa_

28

Vivid 28

MTS

Auto SAP 29

Mono 29

Stereo 29

P

Parental Control 34

PicJLure 28

PicJLure in Pit'Lure (PIT') 24

R

Ratings

Engllsh Rating 38

F_endl Rating 38

Movie Rating 36

TV Rating 36

U.S.A. Rating 36

Unrated 37

Rear Panel 9

Remote Control

Description 3

Programming

5

49

$

Settlr,g the R_tlr,g 34

Sha_,ess 28

SLEEP 3

Speaker 29

Speoificatlot_s 47

I T

Tilt Correction 40

Tirne_ 1 arid Timer 2 39

Treble 29

Troubleshootir_g 43

'IV Features I

V

Video Label 40

VM 28

5O

SONY.

LIMITED WARRANTY

This warranly is applicable to U.S. residents only. If you arc a Canadian resident, see the soparafely enclosed warranty for your product.

Sony

Electronics Ino.

(=Sony") warrants this Product (including any accossorfos) against defects in maferial or workmanship, subject to any conditions sot forth as follows:

1. LABOR: For a period of 90 days from fho date of purshase, if this Product is determined fo bo defective, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any Sony aufhorized service facility After the Warranty Period, you masf pay for all labor charges.

2. PARTS: In ;.tddifion, Sony will supply, at no charge, now or rebuilf replacements in exchange for defoofive parts for a period of one (1) year (color picture tube- two (2) years). After 90 days from the date of purchase, labor for removal and installafion is available from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Confer at your o×ponso.

3. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all accessories are for one (1) year.

In-home diagnostic warranly service is provided during the initial 90 day period for 19" (measured diagonally), or larger screen size through a Sony asthorizod service facility.

TOobtain warranty service, you must tal_ the Product, or deliver fho Product freight prepaid, in either its original paok4tg[ng or packaging affording an equal dogroo or protection, to any authorized Sony service fasility.

This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, sot up adjustments or signal reception problems.

This warranty does nor cover cosmetic damage or damage duo to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modificafion of, or to any

part

of the Product, including fhe antenna.

This warranty does not cover damage duo fo improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or atlompfed repair by anyone ofher than facility aufhorizod by Sony to service the Product. This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH

ALL FAULTS, or consumables (such as fuses or battorfos). This warranty is valid only in the United Stales.

Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within fho Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty son4co.

This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has boon altered or removed from the Product.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE

CONSUMER.

SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH

OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY

APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE

ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

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For your convcoienco, Sony Electronics Ino. has esfablishod felephone numbers for frequently asked quesfions:

TO locate the servicer or dealer noarosf you, or for service assistance or recolufion of a service problem, or for product information or operation, call:

Sony Customer

Information

Service

Center

1-(800)-222-7669

Or visit the Sony Web Site:

www.sony.com

For an accessory or part not av;.dlable from your aufhorizod dealer, call:

1-(800)-4.88-SONY(7669)

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