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1. Q When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance it indicates a need for service Servicing 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 Replacement Parts 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 ouR SAFETY CHECK Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 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 je Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega OQVEIVIOW ssiciisssecsicssnessusevesSesreiercssesseiesesontuutesecsodectedeassustieseus ousvsesssusaucveusseisteuey 7 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega s1sssccceeccesesescecenseessnenscessessecenseennssenees 7 PackageContents senenn a ea a E aac 7 FO ALUN GS sic tira viscet tthe ncn wate xk ae aaa ia iiai a aa 7 Setting Up the TV OQUVEIVIOW ssacissscass
2. Set the A V slide switch to 1 2 3 or DVD Press CODE SET Enter the three digit manufacturer s code number Press ENTER a se e pes e A e r uk WN You must do step 5 within 10 seconds of step 4 or you must redo steps 3 through 5 6 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 43 Manufacturer s Codes VCRs DVD Players Sony 301 302 303 Orion 317 Sony 751 Admiral 327 Panasonic 308 309 306 General 755 M Ward 307 Electric Aiwa 338 344 Pentax 305 304 Hitachi 758 Audio 314 337 Philco 308 309 JVC 756 Dynamic Philips 308 309 310 Magnavox 757 Broksonic 319 317 Pioneer 308 Mitsubishi 761 Canon 309 308 Quasar 308 309 306 Oritron 759 Citizen 332 RCA 304 305 308 Panasonic 753 Craig 302 332 PROSCAN 309 311 312 Philips 757 Criterion 315 313 310 329 Pioneer 752 Curtis Mathes 304 338 309 Realistic 309 330 328 RCA Proscan 755 Daewoo 341 312 309 335 324 338 Samsung 758 DBX 314 336 337 Sansui 314 Toshiba 754 E Dimensia 304 Samsung 322 313 321 Zenith 760 HE Emerson 319 320 316 Sanyo 330 335 v 317 318 341 Scott 312 313 321 Cable Boxes E Fisher 330 335 335 323 324 Funai 338 325 326 Sony 230 D General 329 304 309 Sharp 327 328 Hamlin Regal 222 223 224
3. 32 MB MSA 32A 64 MB MSA 64A 128 MB MSA 128A Ce ERE 0 9 buttons 41 46 16 9 aspect ratio 48 4 3 aspect ratio 48 4 3 Default settings 69 A Advanced Video 65 ANT button 40 46 antenna connecting 15 Audio Menu 63 66 Audio Out 67 audio receiver connecting 36 Auto Program channel setup 38 70 Auto SAP MTS setting 66 AUX jack described 13 AV1 3 DVD slide switch 42 balance adjusting 66 bass adjusting 66 batteries inserting in remote 39 bilingual audio 66 blocking programs See ratings brightness adjusting 64 C cable connecting 15 setting On Off 70 with VCR connecting 22 cable box connecting with VCR 24 Twin View issues 49 using with TV remote control 62 camcorder connecting 35 Caption Vision 75 CATV See cable CH buttons 11 41 46 changing picture size in Twin View 51 Channel Fix 70 Channel Menu 63 70 Channel Skip Add 71 channels creating labels 71 setting up 38 CineMotion 8 40 65 ClearEdge VM 65 ClearEdge VM Velocity Modulation 8 clearing Favorite Channels 52 closed caption modes 63 75 CODE SFT button 41 color adjusting 64 Component Video Inputs 8 CONTROL S 37 CONTROL S IN OUT jacks described 13 Cool Color Temperature 64 D degauss 85 Demo Menus 77 Digital Reality Creation 7 Digital Visual Interface DVI 8 DISC MENU button 42 62 DISPLAY button 41 46 DRC Mode 65 DRC MODE button 40 DRC Palette 65 DRC PALETTE button 41 DRC See Digital Reality Creati
4. 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 _ _ _ S HD Dvb IN VIDEO IN Monitor AUDIO 1o8oi720p 480p 480i 3 g 5 VAR FIX S VIDEO OOX F OOC VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R 37 Setting Up the Channel List 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 70 Using Auto Setup 38 The Auto Setup feature does not apply for installations that use a cable box for all channel selection Press POWER to turn on the TV Press TV FUNCTION on the remote control To continue running Auto Setup press CH To exit Auto Setup press CH 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 2 3 Press POWER to turn on the TV Hold down RESET on the remote control Press TV POWER on the TV The TV will turn itself off then back on Release RESET Usin
5. Change input mode To Do This Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver Turn on off Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Display channel number Display SAT Guide Display SAT Menu Move highlight cursor Select item Open the outside cover as shown on page 42 Then set the A V slide switch to the position you programmed for the VCR CH B and simultaneously ma a lt lt H PP or 44 during playback release to resume normal playback TV VCR Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION SAT CABLE POWER 0 9 ENTER CH JUMP DISPLAY GUIDE MENU Move the joystick gt 61 Operating a Cable Box Operating a DVD Player Operating an MDP Laserdisc Player 62 Activate the remote control SAT CABLE FUNCTION to operate the cable box 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 Open the outside cover as shown on page 42 to operate the DVD Then set the A V slide switch to the position you programmed for the DVD player Play p Stop E Pause H Step through different PP to step forward or lt 44 to step backward tracks of the disc Step through different CH to step forward or CH to step backward chapters of a video disc Display the DVD player MENU inside panel Menu Setup Display the DVD Menu DISC MENU
6. Electric Signature 338 327 225 226 Go Video 322 339 340 2000 M Jerrold G I 201 202 203 Goldstar 332 Ward 204 205 206 Hitachi 306 304 305 SV2000 338 207 208 218 338 Sylvania 308 309 338 Oak 227 228 229 Instant Replay 309 308 310 Panasonic 219 220 221 JC Penney 309 305 304 Symphonic 338 Pioneer 214 215 330 314 336 Tashiro 332 Scientific 209 210 211 337 Tatung 314 336 337 Atlanta Jvc 314 336 337 Teac 314 336 338 Tocom 216 217 345 346 347 337 Zenith 212 213 Kenwood 314 336 332 Technics 309 308 337 Toshiba 312 311 Satellite Receivers LXI Sears 332 305 330 Wards 327 328 335 335 338 331 332 Sony 801 Magnavox 308 309 310 Yamaha 314 330 336 Dish Network 810 Marantz 314 336 337 337 Echostar 810 Marta 332 Zenith 331 General 802 Memorex 309 335 i Electric Minolta 305 304 Laserdisc Players Hitachi 305 Mitsubishi 323 324 325 Hughes 804 MGA 326 Sony 701 Mitsubishi 809 Multitech 325 338 321 Panasonic 704 710 Panasonic 303 NEC 314 336 337 Pioneer 702 RCA 802 808 Olympic 309 308 PROSCAN Optimus 327 Toshiba 806 807 44 Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV Topic Page Watching TV 46 Using the Scrolling Index 47 Using Wide Mode 48 Using Twin View 49 Using Favorite Channels 52 Using the Freeze Function 53 Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer 54 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Rem
7. Move highlight cursor tte Select item SELECT To Do This Press Activate the remote control Open the outside cover as shown on page 42 to operate the MDP Then set the A V slide switch to the position you programmed for the MDP player Play p Stop E Pause H Search the picture forward P or 4 amp 4 during playback or backward release to resume normal playback Search a chapter forward or CH backward Using the Menus Overview The Menu gives you access to the following features Menu Icon Description Page Video Allows you to make adjustments to your picture 64 wr settings It also allows you to customize the Picture Mode based on the type of program you are viewing select Advanced Video options and more Audio Offers enhanced audio options such as listening to 66 Te second audio programming SAP or customizing eh the Effect of the sound on your TV Allows you to make Wide Mode adjustments and 68 make changes to the screen s vertical center and size 15 Press MENU to enter and Channel Allows you to set up a Favorite Channel list run the 70 exit Menus Auto Program function skip and label channels and more Parent Lets you control the viewing of programs based on 72 their ratings Setup Provides options for setting up your system 75 including selecting closed caption modes setting the Timer labeling video inputs selecting the language of the on screen menus and more
8. the channel you want to clear Press and then press RESET Press MENU to exit the Menu Press FAVORITES The Favorite Channels list appears Preview of highlighted Favorite Channel Favorites ABC HBO i MTV Favorite FOX Channels Move the joystick or to highlight the channel you want to watch A preview of the highlighted Favorite Channel appears Press to select the channel you want to watch Using the Freeze Function 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 2 The TV switches to Twin View mode and displays the frozen picture on the right while the current program continues on the left Current program in progress at ys t a 2 Call 555 1234 ees Frozen picture 3 To cancel and return to normal viewing press FREEZE or just tune to another channel 53 Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer About Memory Stick Supported Image Types 54 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 compati
9. As Shown VHF Only or 300 ohm twin UHF Only or lead cable combined TE D VHF UHF e VHF UHF C Antenna connector not supplied 75 ohm coaxial and 300 ohm twin lead cable found in some homes Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF and UHF 75 ohm coaxial cable mum D QD UNV mixer VHF UHF 4 not supplied 300 ohm twin lead cable 15 Cable and Antenna For best results use this connection if you Only Q 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 Q Do not havea 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 Connect As Shown Cable TV CATV CATV cable and Antenna C AA No connection to oi TO CONVERTER 7 CONVERTER es o VHF UHF Antenna cable About Using This Connection with Dual Picture Twin View etc Features With this connection you cannot view CATV channels in the right dual picture window 16 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Switch the TV s input Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV s VHF UHF and AUX between the cable and inputs antenna Receive channels using an 1 Press ANT to switch to the AUX input antenna instead of the cable 2 Set the Cable option to Off For details see Selecting Channel Options on page 70 3 Runthe Auto Setup
10. Image Types About DCF File Names 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 100MSDCF_ Image Directory Name DSC00001 DSC00002 DSC00003 Image File Names Do not rename directories If the names are changed the still images cannot be displayed on your TV This TV s Memory Stick viewer cannot display any of the following Q Images recorded on digital still cameras and digital video cameras that are not Sony brand Q 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 Q Images stored on a Memory Stick that has a capacity that exceeds 128MB Q Images stored in TIFF or any other non JPEG compression format Q Images in directories that were modified or renamed on a computer Q Images with less than 16 horizontal and or vertical lines per dot Q Images with more than 4096 horizontal and or vertical lines per dot 55 Inserting and To insert a Memory Stick Removing a 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot see page 10 and insert the Memory Stick Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot as illustrated below When inserted properly it should slide in with little resistance and click into p
11. Q when turned on LED on front panel is lit m 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 64 Press the RESET button on the remote control while in the Audio Menu see page 66 Be sure the Video Label option is not set to Skip see page 76 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 72 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 77 When the timer is set this LED will remain lit even when the TV is turned off 85 Specifications Picture Tube Antenna Television System Channel Coverage Power Requirements Inputs Outputs DVI HDTV Video IN S Video IN Audio IN Component Video Input CONTROL S IN OUT Variable Fixed Audio OUT Supp
12. To Do This Do This Watch cable unscrambled Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input UHF VHF in the channels illustration Watch cable box scrambled Turn on the VCR and tune it to the channel the cable box is set to usually channels 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 If you have a non Sony VCR you must program the remote control See to operate the cable box or Programming the Remote Control on pages 43 44 VCR Activate the remote control to For the cable box press SAT CABLE FUNCTION For the VCR open the outside operate the cable box or VCR cover as shown on page 42 Then set the A V slide switch to the position you programmed for the VCR Control specific cable box and See Operating a Cable Box on page 62 and Operating a VCR on page 61 VCR functions with the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 76 identify equipment connected to the TV 25 Two VCRs for Tape Editing N Using S VIDEO jacks See page 21 w AUDIOR AUDIO L VIDEO 909 z AN cable 1 26 Connecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR t
13. Using This Connection To Do This Use the cable box Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable box Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching of TV channels Switch the TV s input between the cable box and cable To connect the cable box and cable 1 Connect the cable from your cable company to the TV s VHF UHF jack 2 Usea 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 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box s output jack to the TV s AUX jack 4 Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 38 dona 5 AUX OUT Uia T Coaxial cable CONVERTER IN Cable unscrambled channels VHF UHF 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 Program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on pages 43 44 Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION 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
14. 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 Troubleshooting Twin View Problem Possible Remedies I cannot get Twin View to O If you are using a cable box to unscramble all channels as shown on work 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 Q 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 Q Sources connected to the AUX VIDEO 5 VIDEO 6 and VIDEO 7 inputs display in the left Twin View window but not the right There is no Twin View Q Besure the Twin View window is set to a video input or channel that has a window or it is just static signal airing I 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 1 Ifyou connected equipment to the TV s AUX jack it will display in the left Twin View window but not the
15. channels Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input VHF UHF in the illustration Set up the TV remote control If you have anon Sony VCR you must program the remote control See to operate the VCR Programming the Remote Control on pages 43 44 Activate the TV remote Open the outside cover as shown on page 42 Then set the A V slide switch control to operate the VCR to the position you programmed for the VCR Control VCR functions with See Operating a VCR on page 61 the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 76 identify equipment connected to the TV 23 VCR and Cable Box For best results use this connection if Q 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 This Connection with Dual Picture Twin View etc Features With this connection you can use all the dual picture features With this connection you can Q Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box see Programming the Remote Control on page 43 Q 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 Q Record channels coming through the cable box and channels
16. mode lets you watch 4 3 normal broadcasts in several Wide Screen modes 16 9 aspect ratio when viewing high definition programs broadcast in 720p 1080i it is not possible to change between Wide Screen modes Q Press WIDE MODE repeatedly to toggle through the following Wide Mode settings Wide Zoom 4 Normal Zoom Wide Zoom enlarges the 4 3 picture while the upper and lower parts of the picture are condensed to fit the 16 9 screen Normal returns the 4 3 picture to its original size Full Mode stretches the 4 3 picture horizontally only to fill the 16 9 screen Zoom Mode enlarges the 4 3 picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the 16 9 screen Useful for watching Letterbox movies Using Twin View 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 1 Tune the TV to a working channel Pictures 2 Press Q Factors Affecting Twin View m m A second picture appears The active picture is highlighted in blue To cancel Twin View and watch the active picture Q Press Q or If you use a cable box to view all channels the same channel appears in both windows of Twin View because the c
17. or move the joystick gt to confirm each setting and move to the next setting Move the joystick to go back to the previous setting 3 Press MENU to exit the Menu Runs a demonstration of on screen Menus 77 Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics Topic ELG Glossary 80 Notes on Using Memory Stick Media 81 Contacting Sony 82 Troubleshooting 82 Specifications 86 Optional Accessories 86 Index 87 79 Glossary analog signal aspect ratio component video a a ae composite video Uae degauss digital television DTV National Television System 80 Committee NTSC RF S VIDEO Ze VHF UHF 480i 480p 720p 1080i 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 16 9 widescreen aspect ratio as opposed to a 4 3 aspect ratio 4 3 aspect ratio 16 9 aspect ratio cat 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 informati
18. right Twin View cannot display O Try cycling through the video inputs by pressing the TV VIDEO button anything but TV channels Check that the Video Label option is not set to Skip See the Setup Menu on page 75 Twin View displays the samel Both Twin View windows might be set to the same channel Try changing program in both windows channels in either window 82 Remote Control Problem Possible Remedies Remote control Q The batteries could be weak Replace the batteries does not operate 0 Check the orientation of the batteries Q 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 Q Make sure the TV s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet Q Locate the TV at least 3 4 feet away from fluorescent lights Cannot change channels Q If you are using the TV to change channels first press the TV FUNCTION with the remote control button Q 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 70 Q 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 Remote control Q If you re
19. scanning which transmits each line from top to bottom 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 Memory Stick When using Memory Stick media follow these precautions Precautions Q To avoid permanent damage to still image data do not turn off m 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 Label Area 4 w Memory STICK To avoid permanent damage to still image data do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to 3 ib 3 High temperature such as near a heater or inside a hot car High humidity Direct sunlight Corrosive substances Magnetic fields Excessive dust OopaooeoRD Be B Static electricity or electric noise Store and carry Memory Stick media in its original case to ensure protection of stored data Save a backup of stored data 81 Contacting Sony If
20. 4 087 505 21 FD Trinitron WEGA Operating Instructions 2002 Sony Corporation XB lt KV 34XBR800 Sony Corporation Printed in U S A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose the TV to rain or moisture 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 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 CAUTION 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 scree
21. 6 identify equipment connected to the TV 31 For best results use this connection if your DVD player has DVD Player with component video Y Ps Pr jacks Component Video Connectors To connect a DVD player with component video connectors 1 Use three separate component video cables to connect the DVD player s Y Ps and Pr jacks to the Y Ps and Pr jacks VIDEO 5 on the TV The Y Ps and Pr jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y CB and Cr or Y B Y and R Y If so connect the cables to like colors 2 Usean audio cable to connect the DVD player s audio output jacks to the TV s VIDEO 5 audio input jacks Component video cables z T Dovo IN 11 7720p 480p 4801 OOR DOr o G CONVERTER DVD player 1 e VIDEO IN AUDIC z r 1 Moro OUT 2 LINE OUT R AUDIO 1 L VIDEO gt A x lt i ORs 00000 QP OE z G s 1 E 4 7 Ko Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc D Audio cable 32 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the DVD player Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input VIDEO 5 in the illustration Set up the TV remote control If you have a non Sony DVD player you must program the remote contr
22. BILE Navigating Through Menus To Do This Press Display the Menu MENU Move through the Menus gt ETA Move through the Menu options ay Menus include navigation Select aono h help text that appears at the ic sa aah bottom of each Menu Change an option s settings tte Select confirm changed setting or Exit the Menu MENU 63 Using the Video Menu To select the Video Menu 1 Press MENU 2 Move the joystick or gt to x highlight the Video icon and pietre o ANA ronn press e Hue oT 3 Move the joystick to highlight EEren Color Temp Cool i ClearEdge VM High an option Press toselectan EUAS option Move Hee Select End MENU 4 Move the joystick to change settings Press to select the changed setting 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu To restore the factory default settings for Video settings except for Advanced Video settings Q Press RESET on the remote control when in the Video Menu Selecting Video The Video Menu includes the following options si To change from one Mode Mode Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and to another use the PIC MODE Customized sharpness button on the remote control picture Standard Select for standard picture settings viewing z Movie Select to display a softer picture You canalter the Video Pro Select to display a picture with minimum Menu settings Picture enhancements Brightness C
23. ELLITE IN VHF UHF mo IN AUDIO R AUDIOL VIDEO j AUX 6 Ore ome Q Q LINE OUT OQ mu A CONVERTER AUDIO QE AN cable 4 VHF UHF IN OUT OKO VCR i 2 AUDIO R AUDIOL VIDEO view O LINE IN TES 5 Coaxial cable Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the satellite receiver Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the illustration The VCR must be turned on and set to the satellite receiver s line 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 If you have a non Sony VCR or satellite receiver you must program the to operate the satellite remote control See Programming the Remote Control on pages 43 44 receiver or VCR Activate the TV remote For the satellite receiver press SAT CABLE FUNCTION For the VCR open the control to operate the satellite outside cover as shown on page 42 Then set the A V slide switch to the receiver or VCR position you programmed for the VCR Control satellite receiver and See Operating a Satellite Receiver on page 61 and Operating a VCR on VCR functions with the TV page 61 remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 7
24. LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off For details see page 77 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 82 Receives IR signals from the TV s remote control Press to turn on and off the TV 11 Rear Panel 12 DVI HDTV IN Jack Description 1 10 DVI HDTV VIDEO AUDIO R L VIDEO 7 IN S VIDEO IN 1 3 VIDEO IN 1 3 4 VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUT VAR FIX L MONO R HD DVD IN 5 6 1080i 720p 480p 480i AUX TO CONVERTER VHF UHF CONTROL S IN OUT 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 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 Connect to the composite A V output jacks on your VCR or ot
25. The Page and folder 4 Rotate Picture buttons are available only if the y Memory Stick contains more images or folders than can be displayed on one screen a A A E Directory Name 900MSDCF Page 1 42 Filename DSC00004 Image 12 254 Date amp Time 4 27 2001 6 43PM Picture Size 640x480 Move 4 gt Select 2 Move the joystick to highlight an image that you want to 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 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 60 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control All Equipment Operating a VCR Operating a Satellite Receiver To Do This Switch the TV s input to the VCR DVD player or other connected equipment Do This Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV s video inputs Set up the TV remote control to You must program the remote control the operate non Sony equipment first time you use it See Programming the Remote Control on pages 43 to 44 To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate the VCR Change channels Record Play Stop Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause Search the picture forward or backward
26. able 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 Twin View does not display channels that are blocked by parental settings see page 72 49 Activating the Picture To activate the picture in the right To activate the picture in the left window window Q Move the joystick Q Move the joystick Functions Available in the Active Highlighted Window To Do This Do This Tune 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 Switch the TV s input between Press ANT left window only sources connected to the TV s VHF UHF and AUX inputs Switch the TV s input between Press TV VIDEO sources connected to the TV s A V inputs Change the picture size Move the joystick or For details see Changing the Picture Size on page 51 50 Changing the The zoom featur
27. as recorded using equipment that is not DCF compliant Dashes also appear if a DCF compliant file was renamed 83 Video Problem No picture screen not lit no sound Dark poor or no picture screen lit good sound No color Only snow and noise appear on the screen Dotted lines or stripes Double images or ghosts Black box on screen Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen Audio Problem Good picture no sound Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box Sound seems weak or insufficient Cannot raise the volume on external audio speakers 84 Possible Remedies a OO O 0O O O O O O O O m m m 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 64 Adjust the Brightness option in the Video Menu see page 64 Check the antenna cable connections Adjust the Color option in the Video Menu see page 64 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
28. ble products such as digital cameras and digital video cameras Because it is removable Memory Stick can also be used for external data storage You cannot write to Memory Stick media using the TV 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 For more information about the using Memory Stick media see Notes on Using Memory Stick Media on page 81 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 The TV s Memory Stick viewer is compatible with Memory Sticks up to and including 128MB It is not compatible with Memory Sticks that exceed 128MB Recorded images must also meet the following specifications Q Compression format JPEG Q File name format DCF compliant 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 Unsupported
29. box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 and then use the cable box to switch channels Program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on pages 43 44 Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION 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 70 Connecting Optional Equipment Use the directions in this section to connect the following 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 Satellite Receiver and VCR 30 DVD Player with Component Video 32 Connectors DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio 34 Connectors Camcorder 35 Audio Receiver 36 About Using A If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO 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 Example of an S VIDEO Connection wee e x F S W s viDEO VIDEO ej CKO LINE OUT KSJ AUDIOR AUDIOL VIDEO S VIDEO Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red l whi
30. 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 Setup Menu rare Selecting Setup Options To select the Setup Menu 1 2 Press MENU Move the joystick or gt to highlight the Setup icon and press Move the joystick to highlight an option Press to select an option Move the joystick to Caption Vision Off Video Label Tilt Correction Vertical Correction Language English Clock Timers Demo Move A ZE Select ECD change settings Press to select the changed setting Press MENU to exit the Menu The Setup Menu includes the following options Option Caption Vision Description Allows you to select from three closed caption modes for programs that are broadcast with closed caption CCl CC CC3 CC4 Text Text2 Text3 Text4 Info Off Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program Should be set to CC1 for most programs Displays network station information presented using either half or the whole screen if available For closed captioning set to CCI Displays the program name and the time remaining in the program if the broadcaster offers this service Displa
31. 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 purchase at your local electronics store Q Three coaxial cables Q 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 Usea 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 the cable box s input jack 4 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box s output jack to the VCR s RF input jack AN Usi SJEO jacks 5 Usean A V cable to connect the VCR s A V output jacks to the See page 21 TV s A V input jacks 6 Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 38 24 HD DVD IN MONITOR AUDIO 1osoi720p 480p 480i T Splitter OUT OUT VARZEIX OO OOt Bo 2not supplied 1 OO i CONVERTER Coaxial E H Ori cable gt CATV D0 Or VHF UHF 3 IN OUT Coaxial cabe I 4 VCR AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO N Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc AN cable Notes on Using This Connection
32. d 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 Se 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 pl ill only fit int ding s plug will only fit into a grounding type unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact Leg I ID your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed power outlet This is a safety feature If you are Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug 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
33. d program in the main left window and four scrolling video pictures in the right Live preview window As each picture on the right scrolls to the live preview window it changes briefly from a frozen video picture to a live video The right side continues to scroll through the entire channel list 2 To change the direction of the scrolling move the joystick or 3 To change the speed of the scrolling move and hold the joystick tort 4 To change a frozen video picture to a live video move the joystick or to highlight the picture then press 5 To move the live video from step 4 from the right to the main left window of the Scrolling Index press again To exit the Scrolling Index Press INDEX Factors Affecting Scrolling Index m Q m Scrolling Index does not function if you use a cable box to view all channels Sources connected to the AUX VIDEO 5 VIDEO 6 and VIDEO 7 inputs display in the left window but not the right windows Scrolling Index does not function if parental controls are set see page 72 47 Using Wide Mode You can also access the Wide Mode settings in the Screen menu For details see page 68 When you change channels or inputs the Wide Mode settings revert to the 4 3 Default setting in the Screen menu To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed set 4 3 Default to Off For details see page 69 48 Wide Screen
34. da See page 74 for details For descriptions of Child Youth and Young Adult ratings see page 73 Change Password For changing your password Select Country U S A Select to use USA ratings see page 73 Canada Select to use Canadian ratings see page 74 72 US Models Selecting Custom Rating Options 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 To ensure maximum blocking capability set the Age Based Ratings 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 Viewing Blocked Programs For US models the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options For Canadian models see page 74 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 No one 17 or under allowed and X TV Rating Age Based Ratings Block programs TV Y All children by their rating TV Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older content or both TV G General Audience TV PG Parental Gu
35. e Channels see page 52 Press to display the Favorite Channels list For details see page 52 Button Description 15 CODE SET Press to program the remote control to operate non Sony video equipment For details see Programming the Remote Control on page 43 16 POWER SAT CABLE Press to turn on and off the satellite receiver Buttons or cable box TV Press to turn on and off the TV 17 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 64 65 18 0 9 Press 0 9 to select a channel the channel changes after ENTER 3 seconds Press ENTER to change channels immediately 19 TWIN VIEW Press to turn on and off Twin View For details see Oo pages 49 51 20 CH Press to scan through channels To scan quickly 5 through channels press and hold down either CH 3 button 21 MEMORY STICK Press to display the Memory Stick Menu For details A see Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer on 2 page 54 22 DRC PALETTE Press repeatedly to cycle through the three Custom DRC Palette options Also available in the Video Menu For details see Selecting Video Options on pages 64 65 23 DISPLAY Press once to display the current channel number current time and channel label if set Press again to turn Display off 24 GUIDE Press to display
36. e lets you vary the relative size of the left and right Picture Size pictures 1 Move the joystick or to activate the picture that you want to resize 2 Move the joystick to enlarge the picture 3 Move the joystick to make the picture smaller When you adjust the picture sizes the TV memorizes the change The next time you use the Twin View function the memorized sizes appear 51 Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to eight favorite channels that you specify Creating a List of Favorite Channels For details on using the Channel Menu see page 70 Displaying a List of Favorite Channels To assign Channel Labels e g ABC HBO MTV etc to channel numbers as shown at right use the Channel Label feature in the Channel Menu see page 71 52 W Press MENU to display the Menu Move the joystick or to highlight the Channel icon and press Press to select Favorite Channels Move the joystick or to highlight a Favorite Channel number 1 8 and press Move the joystick or to highlight a channel you want to assign to the Favorite Channel number A preview of the highlighted channel appears in the upper right of the screen Press G to select that channel as a Favorite Channel To add more channels to your favorites list repeat steps 4 5 To clear a Favorite Channel move the joystick or to highlight
37. e remote control when in the Audio Menu Selecting Audio Options Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound To change quickly from one Effect to another use the Effect button on the inside panel of the remote control MTS Enjoy stereo bilingual and mono programs 66 The Audio Menu includes the following options Option Description Adjust to decrease or increase higher pitched sounds Adjust to decrease or increase lower pitched sounds Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance Auto Off TruSurround Simulated Off Stereo Auto SAP Mono Select to stabilize the volume Select to turn off Steady Sound Select for surround sound for stereo programs only Adds a surround like effect to mono programs Normal stereo or mono reception Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a signal is received If no SAP signal is present the TV remains in Stereo mode Select for mono reception Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts Option 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 This option can be set only when the Speaker option is set Easy control of to Off volume Variable The TV s speakers are turned off but the adjustments volu
38. e screen programs will be shown in aspect ratios that require the display of black bands at the top and bottom of your 16 9 screen For more details see page 84 If 4 3 Default is set to anything but Off the Wide Mode setting changes only for the current channel When you change channels or inputs Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the 4 3 Default setting To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed set 4 3 Default to Off Option Description 4 3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4 3 sources Normal Vertical Center Vertical Size Wide Zoom Full Zoom Off Select to enlarge the 4 3 size picture while the upper and lower parts of the picture are condensed to fit the wide screen Select to return the 4 3 picture to normal mode Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally only to fill the wide screen Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the wide screen Select to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the channel or input is changed Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down in the window Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes Move the joystick or and press to choose a correction between 15 and 15 Zoom mode and 5 and 5 Wide Zoom mode Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom mode
39. escribed 8 using 49 51 Twin View button 41 V Variable audio setting 67 VCR using with TV remote control 61 with cable box connecting 24 with cable connecting 22 with satellite receiver connecting 30 VCR DVD button 42 Vertical Center adjusting 69 Vertical Correction 76 Vertical Size adjusting 69 VHF UHF jack described 13 VIDEO L R AUDIO jacks described 13 Video Menu 63 64 Video modes selecting 64 Vivid mode 64 VOL buttons 11 40 46 W Warm Color Temperature 64 Wega described 7 Wide Mode 68 Wide Screen described 7 Wide Zoom mode setting 68 widescreen 8 Z zoom feature with Twin View 51 Zoom mode setting 68 89
40. g 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 40 Inside Panel 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 and terminals on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery cover 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 39 Remote Control Button Descriptions Outside Panel Button Description 1 SAT CABLE POWER 5 6 40 MUTING SLEEP 3 FUNCTION Buttons 4 TV VIDEO ANT JUMP 7 INDEX 8 WIDE MODE 12 DRC MODE 13 RESET 14 FAVORITES Press to mute the sound Press again or press VOL to restore the sound 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
41. gressive or CineMotion output The DRC Palette option lets you customize the level of detail Reality and smoothness Clarity to create up to three custom palettes Q Scrolling Index Lets you preview and select programs from a scrolling index of video pictures Q 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 Q Favorite Channels Allows you to preview and select from eight of your favorite channels Q ClearEdge VM Velocity Modulation Sharpens picture definition by enhancing vertical lines Q Steady Sound Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between programs and commercials 4 Memory Stick Picture Viewer Allows you to view on your TV screen digital images that are stored on Memory Stick media Q Component Video Inputs Offers the best video quality for DVD 480p 480i and digital set top box HD1080i 720p connections o 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 Q CineMotion Reverse 3 2 pulldown processing provides 16 9 is also referred to as optimal picture q
42. her 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 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 or 6 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 Connect to your DVD player s or digital set top box s component video Y PB PR and audio L R jacks Component video provides better picture quality than 2 3 or 9 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 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 Primary RF input that connects to your VHF UHF antenna or cable Allows the TV to rece
43. ht Setup and press The Memory Stick Setup Menu appears Memory Stick Setup Menu Slideshow Interval 5 sec Slideshow Repeat On File Information On Rotate Picture Move t gt Select Move the joystick to highlight an option and press Option Description Menu Returns to the Memory Stick Menu Slideshow Decrease or increase the length of time that each Interval 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 60 Move the joystick or press to change settings Move the joystick or press to select the changed setting To exit the Memory Stick Setup Menu move the joystick to Menu and press 59 Using the Rotate The Rotate Picture Screen lets you rotate an image from an index of Picture Screen 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 1 Inthe Memory Stick Setup Menu move the joystick to highlight Rotate Picture and press The Rotate Picture screen appears
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45. idance suggested TV 14 Parents Strongly cautioned TV MA Mature Audience only Content Based Ratings FV Fantasy Violence D Suggestive Dialogue L Strong Language S Sexual situations V Violence Unrated Block Blocks all programs and movies that are Block programs broadcast without a rating or movies that Allow Allows programs and movies that are are broadcast broadcast without a rating 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 73 Canadian Models Selecting Custom Rating Options Viewing Blocked Programs 74 For Canadian models the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options For US models see page 73 Option Description English Rating C8 G PG 14 18 French Rating G 8 ans 13 ans 16 ans 18 ans U S A Rating All children Children 8 years and older General programming Parental Guidance Viewers 14 and older Adult programming General programming Not recommended for young children Not recommended for ages under 13 Not recommended for ages under 16 Programming restricted to adults See US Models on page 73 for details You can view blocked programs
46. in which the TV is shipped and provides an overview of the features of your Wega TV Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega Package Contents Features The FD Trinitron Wega pronounced VAY GAH is characterized by outstanding contrast uncompromising accuracy and corner to corner 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 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 Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include Q Wide Screen Mode Watch conventional 4 3 aspect ratio broadcasts in wide screen 16 9 mode Q DRC Digital Reality Creation Multifunction V1 Unlike conventional line doublers the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal s NTSC waveform with the near 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 pro
47. ing the set on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Q Never place the set in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided Q Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register or where it is exposed to direct sunlight 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 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 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 e
48. ive IN and send OUT remote control signals to other Sony infrared controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function High bandwidth Digital Content Protection 13 Basic Connections Connecting a Cable or Antenna 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 1 No cable box or VCR Cable and Antenna Only 16 1 No cable box or VCR Cable Box and Cable Only 18 Q Cable box unscrambles only some channels usually premium channels I No VCR Cable Box Only 20 1 Cable box unscrambles all channels I NoVCR If you are connecting a VCR Q See the connections described on pages 22 and 24 14 Cable or Antenna Only For best results use one of the following connections if you are connecting a cable or an antenna and you Q Do not need a cable box to unscramble channels If you have a cable box see pages 18 20 Q Donot intend to connect a VCR If you have a VCR see pages 22 and 24 The connection you choose depends on the cable type you have in your home as described below 75 ohm coaxial cable usually found in newer homes Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF Only or TV combined oo m VHF UHF or pah m D Cable VHF UHF 300 ohm twin lead cable usually found in older homes Cable Type Connect
49. k programs according to their content and rating levels Paceword To select the Parent Menu Press to enter 1 Press MENU password 2 Move the joystick or gt to Movo a E ea Select Enc MEND 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 5 Move the joystick 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 you lose your password see Lost password on page 85 Selecting Parent The Parent Menu includes the following options Oa ipn If you are not familiar with Parental Lock off Parental lock is off No programs are the Parental Guideline rating Turn ratings blocked from viewing system you should select Child on offand selecta Child Maximum ratings permitted are Youth or Young Adult to help rating system I US TV Y TV G G simplify the rating selection To J Canada C G TV Y set more specific ratings select Youth Maximum ratings permitted are Custom LI US TV PG PG O Canada C8 PG 8 ans TV PG Y Adult Maximum ratings permitted are 1 US TV 14 PG 13 LJ Canada 14 13 ans TV 14 Custom Select to set ratings manually 1 US See page 73 for details I Cana
50. lace S VIDEO VIDEO MONO AUDIO R VIDEO 2 INPUT Be sure to insert the Memory Stick in the correct direction If the Memory Stick is forced in the wrong way it may become damaged 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 2 Push the Memory Stick gently into the slot and then release it 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 Memory Stick media from the TV s Memory Stick slot and store it in a safe location when it is not in use 56 Displaying the 1 Insert a Memory Stick that contains the images you want to view Memory Stick For details see page 56 Menu 2 Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control The Memory Stick Menu appears Memory Stick Index Slideshow Setup Move Select 3 To select an option move the joystick or to highlight the option and 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 58 Slideshow Displays a slideshow of images that are on the Memory Stick For details see Using the Memory Stick Slideshow on page 59 Se
51. lectrode Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Antenna discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 Electric service equipment Grounding conductors Me NEC Section 810 21 fag Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode NEC National Electrical Code system NEC Art 250 Part H Lightning 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 Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions PRAYED oR TAUT At LIME Q When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed CRACKED PLUG Q If liquid has been spilled into the set or objects have fallen into the product Q If the set has been exposed to rain or water Q If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged Q 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
52. lied Accessories Visible Screen Size Actual CRT Size Speaker Output Dimensions W x H x D Mass Power Consumption FD Trinitron tube 75 ohm external terminal for VHF UHF NTSC American TV Standard VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 CATV 1 125 120V 60 Hz 1 terminal 3 3V T M D S 50 ohms The DVI HDTV input terminal is 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 500 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance 47 kilohm 7 total 1 on front panel 2 Y Pp Pr Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative Pg 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Pg 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 RM Y188 2 supplied for remote control Remote Control AA R6 Batteries 34 in 863 6mm picture measured diagonally 36 in 914 4 mm picture measured diagonally 7 5 W x2 15 W subwoofer 994 x 622 x 591 mm 39 1 8 x 24 1 2 x 23 1 4 in 91 kg 201 Ib In Use 280 W In Standby 1W Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Optional Accessories 86 Q A V Cable VMC 810 820 830 HG Audio Cable RKC 515HG Component Video Cable VMC 10 30 HG TV Stand SU 34XBR8 Memory Stick media 8 MB MSA 8A 16 MB MSA 16A
53. lite receiver you must program satellite receiver the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on pages 43 44 Activate the TV remote control to operate Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION the satellite receiver Control satellite receiver functions with the See Operating a Satellite Receiver on page 61 TV remote control Label video inputs to easily identify See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 76 equipment connected to the TV 29 Satellite Receiver and VCR AN Using S VIDEO jacks See page 21 VIDEO IN Jwonrror AUDIO OUT VAR FIX To connect a satellite receiver and VCR 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver s satellite input jack 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 Usean A V cable to connect the satellite receiver s A V output jacks to the VCR s A V input jacks 5 Use an A V cable to connect the VCR s A V output jacks to the VIDEO ual R ANN cable 30 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 1 oe HD DVD IN ania SAT
54. lone 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 washbow1 kitchen sink or laundry tub ina wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Accessories Do not place the set on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket table or shelf The set may fall y N causing serious injury to a child or an adult and M 1 serious damage to the set Use only a cart or stand by 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 Ventilation 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 o C Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials E Q Never block the slots and openings by plac
55. me 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 67 fi Using the Screen Menu His Selecting Screen Mode Options To change from one Wide Mode to another use the WIDE MODE button on the remote control 68 To select the Screen Menu 1 Press MENU 2 Move the joystick or to Wide Mode Wide Zoom move to the Screen icon and 4 3 Default Wide Zoom press Vertical Size 3 Move the joystick or to move to an option Press to select an option 4 Move the joystick gt to change settings Press to select the changed setting 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu The Screen menu includes the following options Option Description Wide Mode Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4 3 size picture while Select a Wide the upper and lower parts of the picture are Mode to use for condensed to fit the wide screen 4 3 sources Normal Select to return the 4 3 picture to normal mode Full Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally only to fill the wide screen Zoom Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the wide screen Wide Mode is unavailable while in Twin View or when viewing HD 1080i 720p sources In some cases wid
56. n These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty because they are the result of misuse Note on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with 15 119 of the FCC rules 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 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
57. new location Move the joystick or to choose a correction between 5 and 5 and press Language Select to display all on screen Menus in your language of choice 76 To go directly to programming Timer 1 or 2 press instead of moving the joystick Option Description Clock Timers Demo Select to set the clock and to program your TV to turn on and off at two scheduled viewing times Timer 1 You can use the Timers to program Timer 2 the TV to turn on and off and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing times Timer 1 and Timer 2 are not available to be set until you set the Current Time 1 Move the joystick or to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2 To set the timer move the joystick 2 Move the joystick or 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 If you selected Program in step 2 move the joystick and to set the day s hour minute duration and channel number Press or move the joystick gt to confirm each setting and move to the next setting Move the joystick 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 Current Time 1 Press to select Current Time 2 Move the joystick and to set the current time day hour and minute Press
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59. o step through the Audio Effect options Also available in the Audio Menu For details see page 66 Press to select an item in the VCR or DVD player s menu Press to display the DVD player setup menu Programming the Remote Control 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 remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment Sony Equipment Switch Position on Programmable Code Remote Control Number Beta Ed Beta VCRs AV1 303 8 mm VCR AV2 302 VHS VCR AV3 301 DVD player DVD 751 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 The equipment must have infrared IR remote capability in order to be used with the remote control 1 Turn to the list of Manufacturer s Codes on page 44 and find the three digit code number for the manufacturer of your equipment If more than one code number is listed use the number listed first
60. o the other By connecting them as shown below you can view monitor what is being recorded To connect two VCRs for tape editing 1 Usean 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 jacks to the TV s MONITOR OUT jacks wa MonTTOR UCTS fleece conven 1 aja T ivano 5 6 Or S VIDEO AUX Or 2 VIDEO C CONVERTER LINE L IN AUDIO AUDIOR AUDIO L VIDEO g O AUDIO 1 out O Q VO Q N IN OUT Cables are often AIV cable color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This View monitor what is being Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the recorded illustration above Set up the TV remote control If you have anon Sony VCR you must program the remote control See to operate the VCR s Programming the Remote Control on pages 43 44 Activate the TV remote Open the outside cover as shown on page 42 Then set the A V slide switch control to operate the VCR s to the position you programmed for the VCR Control VCR functions with See Operating a VCR on page 61 the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for set
61. ol to operate the DVD player See Programming the Remote Control on pages 43 44 Activate the TV remote Open the outside cover as shown on page 42 Then set the A V slide switch control to operate the DVD to the position you programmed for the DVD player player Control DVD functions with See Operating a DVD Player on page 62 the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 76 identify equipment connected to the TV You cannot record the signal from any equipment connected into the Y PB PR jacks 33 DVD Player with Use this connection if your DVD player does not have component S VIDEO and Audio video Y Ps PR jacks Connectors 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 Usean S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player s S VIDEO jack to the TV s S VIDEO jack Cables are often color coded to connectors VIDEON monon AUDIO liquor AUBIO Connect red to red 1 2 Lin white to white etc 3 X S VIDEO E S VIDEO S VIDEO ian sii KC LINE OUT QU AUDIOR AUDIOL VIDEO S VIDEO GO Audio cable Notes on Using This Connection Watch the DVD player Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input VIDEO 1 in the illust
62. olor etc for each Picture Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color or Mode 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 Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint White Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint eA Warm Select to give the white colors a red tint NTSC Standard 64 Option Description ClearEdge VM Sharpens picture definition to give every object a sharp clean Velocity Modulation To change quickly from one Advanced i DRC Mode to another use the Video options DRC MODE button on the remote DRC Mode control DRC Palette To change quickly from one DRC Palette to another use the DRC PALETTE button on the remote control For best results adjust the Reality by moving the joystick until you are satisfied with the level of detail Then adjust the Clarity by moving the joystick lt until you have a smooth detailed image edge Select from High Medium Low Off Select Program to choose among the DRC Mode and DRC Palette Creates a high resolution picture with 4x density for high quality sources i e DVD player satellite receiver Interlaced Recommended for moving pictures Progressive Recommended for still images and
63. on DVD player using with TV remote control 62 with A V connectors connecting 34 DVI See Digital Visual Interface DVI HDTV 86 E Effect button 42 ENTER button 41 46 F Fast forward button 42 Favorite Channels 8 clearing 52 in Channel Menu 70 87 using 52 features 7 Fixed audio setting 67 FREEZE button 42 53 Freeze using 53 Full mode setting 68 G GUIDE button 41 H HD Detailer 8 HD DVD IN 1080i 720p 480p 480i jacks described 13 hue adjusting 64 l INDEX button 40 47 interlaced 7 40 65 80 J joystick 40 JUMP button 40 46 L label channels 71 Language setting 76 LOCK switch Memory Stick 60 M MDP using with TV remote control 62 Memory Stick Index 58 indicator LED 11 inserting 56 insertion slot 11 Menu 57 precautions 81 Rotate Picture 60 Setup options 59 Slideshow 59 supported and unsupported images 54 troubleshooting 83 using 54 60 Memory Stick button 41 Memory Stick Picture Viewer 8 MENU button 40 42 46 63 Menus Audio 63 66 Channel 63 70 Parent 63 72 Screen 63 68 Setup 75 Video 63 64 Mono MTS setting 66 Movie mode 64 MTS 66 MUTING button 40 46 Neutral Color Temperature 64 Normal mode setting 68 0 off turning off the TV 11 on turning on the TV 11 P Parent Menu 63 72 parental control described 8 password changing 72 Pause button 42 PIC MODE button 41 picture contrast adjusting 64 Picture in Picture See Twin View Play butt
64. on 42 POWER button 11 power cord removing from holder 9 powering on off the TV 11 presetting channels 70 Pro Video mode 64 problems troubleshooting 82 85 progressive 7 40 65 80 R ratings setting 72 74 ratings viewing blocked programs 73 74 Record buttons 42 remote control inserting batteries 39 programming 43 44 removing Favorite Channels 52 RESET button 40 resetting Audio options 66 Video options 64 Rewind button 42 rotate picture Memory Stick 60 S S VIDEO jack described 11 13 SAT CABLE FUNCTION button 40 SAT CABLE POWER button 41 satellite receiver using with TV remote control 61 Screen Menu 63 68 Scrolling Index 7 Scrolling Index using 47 SELECT button 42 setting up channels 38 Setup Menu 75 sharpness adjusting 64 Simulated Effect 66 sizing picture in Twin View 51 SLEFP button 40 slideshow 59 speakers turning on off 67 using external speakers 67 specifications 86 STAND BY indicator 11 85 Standard mode 64 Steady Sound described 8 Steady Sound setting 66 Stereo MTS setting 66 Stop button 42 surround sound 66 SYSTEM OFF button 42 T Tilt Correction 76 tilt correcting 76 Timer 77 TIMER indicator 11 85 timers setting 77 TO CONVERTER 13 transport buttons 42 treble adjusting 66 troubleshooting 82 85 TruSurround 66 TruSurround Effect 66 turning on off the TV 11 TV FUNCTION button 40 46 TV POWER button 41 46 TV VCR button 42 TV VIDEO button 40 46 Twin View d
65. on 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 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 Radio Frequency That part of the frequency spectrum in which it is possible to radiate transmit electromagnetic waves 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 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 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 Provides 480 lines of resolution Displays images using progressive scanning which transmits each line from top to bottom Provides 720 lines of resolution Displays images using progressive
66. ote Control 61 45 Watching TV For a complete list of all TO RO MB os DO TE a the functions of the remote Activate the remote controlto Press TV FUNCTION control see pages 39 44 operate the TV 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 Press JUMP between two channels 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 current time and channel label if set Press DISPLAY again to turn Display off Switch the TV s input to the Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through VCR DVD player or other the video equipment connected to the connected equipment TV s video inputs Change video and audio Press MENU to display the Menu For options customize the TV s details see Using the Menus on setup set parental controls and page 63 more Switch the TV s input between Press ANT to alternate between sources sources connected to the TV s connected to the TV s VHF UHF and VHF UHF and AUX inputs AUX inputs 46 Using the Scrolling Index The Scrolling Index lets you select programs from a scrolling index of video pictures 1 Press INDEX The Scrolling Index appears with the currently selecte
67. page 70 Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV s VHF UHF unscrambled channels and AUX scrambled inputs 19 Cable Box Only Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Use the cable box Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable box Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching of TV channels 20 For best results use this connection if Q Your cable company scrambles all channels which requires you to use a cable box Q You do not have a VCR If you have a VCR see pages 22 and 24 With this connection you can Q Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV s VHF UHF jack You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box About Using This Connection with Dual Picture Twin View etc Features 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 dual picture features If some of your channels are scrambled but others are not consider using the Cable Box and Cable connection on page 18 instead To connect the cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the cable box s input jack 2 Usea coaxial cable to connect the cable box s output jack to the TV s VHF UHF jack CATV Coaxial cable cable C gg VH F UHF Do This Tune the TV to the channel the cable
68. placed the batteries to the remote recently the code numbers for does not operate non Sony the video equipment may need to be reset video equipment Q There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are attempting to operate Q 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 Memory Stick Problem Possible Remedies Image does not display Q Make sure the image is supported by the TV see pages 54 55 Q Make sure the Memory Stick is inserted properly see page 56 Q Memory Stick functions are not available while using Twin View Freeze or Favorite Channel functions Blank square appears Q This indicates that the image does not support a thumbnail view Selecting instead of a thumbnail image Cannot rotate image no Oo thumbnail appears m Cannot hear audio while m using Memory Stick Image file name doesnot appear instead dashes appear 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 Dashes appear instead of the file name if the image w
69. plays that image at full size While an image is displayed full size you can do any of the following To Do This Do This Display the previous image Move the joystick Display the next image Move the joystick If you move the joystick while viewing the last image the first image is displayed If you move the joystick while viewing the first image the last image is displayed Display the Memory Press Stick Index 5 To return to the Memory Stick Menu move the joystick to Menu and press If a blank square appears instead of a thumbnail image 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 58 Using the Memory Stick Slideshow Changing the Memory Stick Setup Options The Memory Stick Slideshow lets you watch a slideshow of the images that are on the Memory Stick 1 2 Insert a Memory Stick that contains the images you want to view For details see page 56 Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control The Memory Stick Menu appears Move the joystick to highlight Slideshow and press The slideshow starts To end the slideshow press The Memory Stick Menu is displayed Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control The Memory Stick Menu appears Move the joystick to highlig
70. press until Sleep Off appears While the Sleep feature is set press once to display the remaining time The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which equipment the remote control is operating 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 repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV s video inputs Press to switch between the sources connected to the TV s VHF UHF and AUX inputs Press to jump back and forth between two channels The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that was selected Press to display the Scrolling Index For details see page 47 Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom Also available in the Screen menu For details see page 68 Press to display the Menu Press again to exit from the Menu For details see Using the Menus on page 63 Press to adjust the volume Move the joystick 4 to move the on screen cursor To select an item press the center of the joystick Press repeatedly to cycle through the available high resolution picture modes Interlaced Progressive CineMotion Also available in the Video Menu For details see Selecting Video Options on pages 64 65 Press to reset the settings to the factory defaults See pages 64 and 66 Also used to clear Favorit
71. program as described in Using Auto Setup on page 38 17 Cable Box and For best results use this connection if Cable Only Q Your cable company scrambles some channels such as premium channels which requires you to use a cable box but does not scramble all channels Q You do not have a VCR If you have a VCR see pages 22 and 24 With this connection you can Q Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through 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 Q 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 This Connection with Dual Picture Twin View etc Features With this connection you can use all the dual picture features for unscrambled channels coming directly into the TV s VHF UHF input jack However you can use only some of the dual picture 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 For example 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 18 Notes on
72. ration Set up the TV remote control If you have a non Sony DVD player you must program the remote control to operate the DVD player See Programming the Remote Control on pages 43 44 Activate the TV remote Open the outside cover as shown on page 42 Then set the A V slide switch control to operate the DVD to the position you programmed for the DVD player player Control DVD functions with See Operating a DVD Player on page 62 the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 76 identify equipment connected to the TV 34 Camcorder 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 Using rear A V input jacks S VIDEO jacks See page 21 To connect a camcorder 1 Use A V cables to connect the camcorder s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks v SVIDEO o Wo o VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc AN cable If you have a mono camcorder connect its audio output jack to the TV s L MONO audio jack Notes 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 Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting
73. rear of the TV Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Trademark Information TruSurround and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc 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 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 To guard against injury the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation use and servicing of the set Use Power Sources 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 Grounding or Polarization This set is equipped with a polarize
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75. s Move the joystick or and press to choose a correction between 7 and 7 69 Using the Channel Menu E To select the Channel Menu 1 Press MENU 2 Move the joystick or gt to i Favorite Channels highlight the Channel icon Cable On Channel Fix Off and press Auto Program Channel Skip Add 3 Move the joystick to highlight Ka an option Press to select an option Move 41 ke Select ECAD 4 Move the joystick to change settings Press to select the changed setting 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu Selecting Channel The Channel Menu includes the following options Op tions Option Description Favorite Channels Lets you set up a list of your favorite channels For details see Using Favorite Channels on page 52 Cable On Select if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV cable Off Select if you are using an antenna You should run Auto Program after changing this option Channel Fix Off Turns off Channel Fix Useful when you 2 6 Fix your TV s channel setting to 2 6 and have a cable box use the cable box or satellite receiver to or satellite change channels Select one of these receiver settings if you connected the equipment to connected 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
76. signs or hair dryers 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 75 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 Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16 9 such as 2 35 1 This is especially common with theatrical releases Your TV will show these programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen For more details check the documentation that came with your DVD or contact your program provider Possible Remedies a J a a m m 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 67 Make sure the MTS option is set to Stereo or Mono see page 66 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 66 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
77. te to white etc Audio cable 21 VCR and Cable For best results use this connection if Q Your cable company does not require you to use a cable box About Using This Connection with Dual Picture Twin View etc Features With this connection you can use all the dual picture features To connect the VCR and cable 1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR s VHF UHF input jack AN Usi STOO jacks 2 Usea coaxial cable to connect the VCR s VHF UHF output jack See page 21 to the TV s VHF UHF jack 3 Usean 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 TEE Coaxial cable VIDEO IN MONITOR AUDIO 1 3 4 our RI 3 2 VAR FIX 2 AUDIO R AUDIOL VIDEO OUT 1 LINE OOQ CATV cable fF gt ie x S VIDEO OPf D o Pr TO CONVERTER E AUDIO G o VHF UHF O OC OO JOO D O o oO z e S Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc AN cable 22 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the VCR Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the illustration Watch cable
78. 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 Allows you to customize the level of detail Reality and smoothness Clarity You can create up to three Custom DRC Palettes 1 Move the joystick to highlight Custom 1 Custom 2 or Custom 3 and then press The DRC palette appears Clarity 1 2 Move the joystick to adjust the position of the marker As you move the higher along the Reality axis the picture becomes more detailed As you move the to the right along the Clarity axis the details become more smoothly integrated with one another 3 Tosave the setting press To return the Custom options to the default factory settings press the RESET button 65 Using the Audio Menu Ee To select the Audio Menu 1 Press MENU 2 Move the joystick or to highlight the Audio icon and press 3 Move the joystick to highlight an option Press to select an option Treble AOU ence Bass Balance TOY Steady Sound Effect Simulated MESHES cf Speaker On Audio Out Fixed Move f e gt Select End MENU 4 Move the joystick to change settings Press to select the changed setting 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu To restore the factory default settings for Treble Bass and Balance QO Press RESET on th
79. the program guide of your satellite program provider 41 He jat f e V o p ro o Inside Panel To access the inside panel open the outside cover as shown amp Opening the outside cover automatically switches the remote control to operate your VCR or DVD player depending on the position of the A V slide switch For details see page 43 Button 25 26 27 42 28 29 ISS 30 31 32 33 SYSTEM OFF Transport Buttons FREEZE tye DISC MENU TV VCR VCR DVD AV1 2 3 DVD Slide Switch 34 SELECT MENU Description Press to turn off all Sony brand audio video equipment at once May not function with older Sony equipment Aa Rewind bm Play Record press together with B E Stop PP Fast forward il Pause Press to freeze the picture Press again to restore the picture For details see page 53 Press to move the VCR or DVD player s on screen cursor Press to display the DVD Menu Press to change to the VHF UHF output of the VCR Press to turn on and off the VCR or DVD player 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 Press repeatedly t
80. ther connections You can detach Dm 4 the cord from this hook S AC power cord TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel 10 M 5 6 7 i 9 TINER a OO OJQ TVNIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL VIDEO L MONO AUDIO f VIDEO 2 INPUT 10 Item Description 1 10 11 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R VIDEO 2 INPUT MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK LED TV VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL TIMER LED STAND BY LED Infrared Receiver IR POWER 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 2 Connects to the composite A V output jacks on your camcorder or other video equipment Memory Stick insertion slot For details see Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer on page 54 When lit indicates that the Memory Stick is being read Do not remove the Memory Stick when the indicator is lit Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV s video inputs Press to adjust the volume Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down either CHANNEL button When lit indicates one of the timers is set When the timer is set this
81. ting up Video Labels on page 76 identify equipment connected to the TV 27 Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver s satellite input jack Using S VIDEO jacks 2 Usean A V cable to connect the satellite receiver s A V output See page 21 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 4 Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 38 VIDEO IN MONITOR AUDIO to8oi z20p asop asoi OUT ivano 5 6 HD DVD IN gt x lt i X S voeo ue OO VIDEO Pr TO CONVERTER L AUDIO 3 CATV cable R O ee CONTROL S yrun Satellite receiver Satellite antenna IN OUT x VHF UHF SATELLITE IN Cable A out O AUDIOR AUDIO L VIDEO Oe UD IN LINE OUT 1 3 2 L MONO AUDIO OO OO AIN cable Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc 28 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This 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 If you have a non Sony satel
82. to the A V input jacks Auto Program Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels 70 Option Description Channel Allows you to customize the channel list that appears r a ya you set Skip Add when you use the CH buttons A ee er 1 Move the joystick or to scroll through the nly wath the ea buttons channels until you find the channel you want to skip or add Then press to select it 2 Move the joystick or to toggle between Add or Skip Then press to select 3 Toadd or skip more channels repeat steps 1 and 2 4 Move the joystick to return to the Channel Menu or press MENU to exit the Menus Channel Label 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 to scroll through the channel numbers 1 125 Then press to select the channel number that you want to assign a label Move the joystick to highlight Label and press Move the joystick 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 A w To assign labels to more channels repeat steps 1 4 NO UI Move the joystick to return to the Channel Menu or press MENU to exit the Menus 71 Using the Parent Menu The Parent Menu allows you to set up the TV to bloc
83. to your audio system use your audio receiver to adjust the sound see page 66 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 66 Channels Problem Possible Remedies Cannot receive upper m channels UHF when a using an antenna TV is fixed to one channel Q m Cannot receive any m channels when using cable TV a Cannot receive or select m channels General Change the Cable option to Off see page 70 Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory see page 70 Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory see page 70 Check your Channel Fix settings see page 70 Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory see page 70 Make sure the Cable option is set to On in the Channel Menu see page 70 Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable TV channels that are not presently in TV memory see page 70 Problem Possible Remedies How to reset TV to m factory settings How to restore Video settings 1 to factory settings How to restore Audio QO settings to factory settings Cannot cycle through the 0 other video equipment connected to the TV Cannot operate Menu m Lost password m TV makes popping sound
84. tup Allows you to change slideshow options and rotate images For details see Changing the Memory Stick Setup Options on page 59 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 Favorite Channel functions 57 Using the Memory The Memory Stick Index lets you view images that are on the Stick Index Memory Stick in an index of thumbnail images There is no audio signal available while viewing images on Memory Stick 1 Insert a Memory Stick that contains the images you want to view For details see page 56 2 Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control The Memory Stick Menu appears 3 Move the joystick to highlight Index and press The Memory Stick Index appears Memory Stick Index SA The Page and folder go p Sy Me The selected image is buttons are available only if the i Ye TA AS Page highlighted in yellow Memory Stick contains more P aWe A Page images or folders than can be A tt ai displayed on one screen r Eer E PA z Directory Name 900MSDCF Page 1 42 Filename DSC00004 Image 12 254 Information about the Date amp Time 4 12 2001 6 43PM selected image Picture Size 640x480 Move 4 gt Select 4 Move the joystick to highlight an image and press to select the image Selecting an image dis
85. uality for film based sources media originally widescreen format shot in 24 frames per second format Q Parental Control V Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable programming from younger viewers Q Digital Visual Interface DVI 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 High bandwidth Digital Content Protection Setting Up the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV TV Controls and Connectors 10 13 Basic Connections Connecting a Cable or Antenna 14 20 Connecting Optional Equipment 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 About the AC The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with a hook Use Power Cord 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 Do not plug in the AC power cord until you have made all o
86. up Video Labels on page 76 identify equipment connected to the TV 35 Audio Receiver 36 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 HD DVD IN VIDEO IN IMONITORI AUDIO 1080 720 480p 480 OUT 1 3 4 VAR FIX rr AUX OOl gt j mo RA Q T QMO i VHF UHF CONTROL S IN OUT OKO fil Audio cable eceiver Cables are often color coded to connectors a Connect red to red To line input Bo Y white to white 2 Using the TV s Audio Menu set the Speaker option to Off Then set 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 66 3 Turn on the audio receiver and then set the receiver s line input to the jack into which you connected the TV Using the CONTROL S Feature 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
87. 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 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 O OOO Installing To prevent internal heat buildup do not block the ventilation openings C Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration Q 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 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony has determined that this product or product models meets the ENERGY Star guidelines for energy efficiency ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are provided on the front of this instruction manual and at the
88. you are holding the cable or cord causing serious injury Turn off your TV and wait for the weather to improve 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 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 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards Do not place any objects especially heavy objects on top of the set The object may fall from the set causing injury Cleaning 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 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 a
89. ys when the channel is changed or the DISPLAY button is pressed Turns off Caption Vision 75 Option Description 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 or 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 or to highlight one of the Fa the Skip label is useful for displayed labels Then press to select the label inputs that do not have You can select from the following labels for each input equipment connected to th r Video 1 2 3 4 VHS DVD Receiver Satellite Cable Box f 8mm DTV Game LD Web Beta Skip Video 5 6 7 DVD Satellite Cable Box DTV HD Skip If you select Skip your TV skips this input when you press the TV VIDEO button Normally Tilt Correction Tilt Correction Allows you to correct any tilt of the picture and Vertical Correction only need to be adjusted the first time you turn on the unit and Move the joystick or to choose a correction between 7 and 7 and press after the unit is moved to a Vertical Correction Allows you to make a vertical correction to the picture

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