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1. CONTROL S IN OUT 1 1 6 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 68 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 Using the Remote Control Overview This chapter describes how to set up program and use the TV s remote control Topic Page Inserting Batteries 39 Button Descriptions Outside Panel 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 b
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3. AUX T VIDEO P m CONVERTER s 8 AUDIO R AUDIO R 9 9 CONTROL 5 VHF UHF IN OUT 12 lt Description 1 DVI HDTV Can accommodate a copy protected digital connection HDCTP to other devices VIDEO such as digital set top boxes that have compatible interfaces The DVI HDTV AUDIO R L input terminal is compliant with the ELA 861 standard and is not intended for use VIDEO 7 IN with personal computers See the instruction manual that came with your equipment for details about connecting and using it with the TV 2 S VIDEO IN 1 3 Connects to the 5 VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO 5 VIDEO provides better picture quality than either composite video 13 or VHF UHF 9 connections 3 VIDEO IN 1 3 4 Connect to the composite A V output jacks on your VCR or other video VIDEO L MONO component fourth component A V input jack VIDEO 2 is located on the front AUDIO R panel of the TV This video connection provides better picture quality than the VHF UHF 9 connection 4 MONITOR OUT Lets you record the program you are watching to When two 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 5 AUDIO OUT VAR FIX Connec
4. CONVERTER AUDIO R 9 CONTROL S VHF UHF IN OUT 9 Audio cable Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red To line input white to white p 2 Using the TV s Audio Menu set the Speaker option to 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 36 Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL 5 allows you to control your system and other Sony equipment with one remote control In addition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control the CONTROL S feature allows you to always point your remote control at your TV instead of having to point it at the other equipment which might be hidden or out of direct line of sight Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to the TV Use CONTROL OUT to send signals to connected equipment HD DVD IN i aa VIDEO IN vowros AUDIO 1 3 4 OUT juro i i H VIDEO AUX o lt o m 09 E 00 TO CONVERTER L AUDIO 0000 0000
5. If you have 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 connect the cable box and cable 1 Connect the cable from your cable company to the TV s 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
6. Contacting Sony If after reading these operating instructions you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1 800 222 SONY 7669 US residents only or 416 499 5 7669 Canadian residents only Troubleshooting Twin View Problem Possible Remedies I cannot get Twin View to If you 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 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 Be sure the Twin View window is set to a video input or channel that has a window or it is just static signal airing Q 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 4 If you connected equipment to the TV s AUX jack it will display in th
7. Steady Sound Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between programs and commercials 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 4801 and digital set top box HD1080i 720p connections 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 CineMotion Reverse 3 2 pulldown processing provides optimal picture quality for film based sources media originally shot in 24 frames per second format ES Q 16 Enhancement Vertical Compression technology that 16 9 is also referred to as maximizes picture resolution when playing anamorphic or widescreen format enhanced for widescreen sources including many DVDs Q Parental Control V Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable programming from younger viewers 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 About the AC
8. 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 4 or For details see Changing the Picture Size on page 50 49 Changing the The zoom feature 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 4 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 50 Using Favorite Channels Creating a List of Favorite Channels For details on using the Channel Menu see page 68 Displaying a List of Favorite Channels To assign Channel Labels e g ABC HBO etc to channel numbers as shown at right use the Channel Label feature in the Channel Menu see page 69 The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to eight favorite channels that you specify 1 Press MENU to display the Menu Move the joystick or to highlight the Channel icon and press Q 3 Press to select Favorite Channels 4 Move the joystick 4 or to hi
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10. To turn on the TV speakers set the Speaker option to On see page 66 Channels Problem Possible Remedies Cannot receive upper channels UHF when using an antenna TV is fixed to one channel Cannot receive any channels when using cable TV Cannot receive or select channels General Problem How to reset TV to factory settings How to restore Video settings to factory settings How to restore Audio settings to factory settings Cannot cycle through the other video equipment connected to the TV Cannot operate Menu Lost password TV makes popping sound when turned on LED on front panel is lit a Change the Cable option to Off see page 68 Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory see page 68 Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory see page 68 Check your Channel Fix settings see page 68 Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory see page 68 Make sure the Cable option is set to On in the Channel Menu see page 68 Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable TV channels that are not presently in TV memory see page 68 Possible Remedies a 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 i
11. identify equipment connected to the TV 23 VCR and Cable 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 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 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 Usea coaxial cable to connect t
12. rs 300 ohm twin lead cable 15 Cable and Antenna For best results use this connection if you Only Havea 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 Donothavea cable box VCR If you have a cable box see pages 18 to 20 If you have a VCR see pages 22 and 24 Cable Connect As Shown Cable TV CATV CATV cable and Antenna 7 8 No connection to egi TO CONVERTER T CONVERTER Antenna cable VHF UHF 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 68 3 Runthe Auto Setup 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 You do not have
13. Canadian models the Custom Rating Menu includes the Selecting Custom following options For US models see page 71 Rating Options English Rating C children C8 Children 8 years and older G General programming PG Parental Guidance 14 Viewers 14 and older 18 Adult programming French Rating G General programming 8 ans Not recommended for young children 13 ans Not recommended for ages under 13 16 ans Not recommended for ages under 16 18 ans Programming restricted to adults U S A Rating See US Models on page 71 for details Viewing Blocked You can view blocked programs by entering the password Press the Programs 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 72 Using the Timer Menu To select the Timer Menu 1 Press MENU Timer 1 Off 2 Move the joystick or to Current Time highlight the Timer icon and press To reset the Clock or Timers Press RESET on the remote control when in the Timer Menu to reset to the factory defaults Selecting Timer 3 TheTimer Menu includes the following options Op tions Option Description Timer 1 You can use the Timers to program the TV to turn on and Timer 2 off and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing t
14. 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 4 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 4 or to highlight one of the displayed labels Then press to select the label You can select from the following labels for each input Video 1 2 3 4 VHS DVD Receiver Satellite Cable Box 8mm DTV Game LD Web Beta Skip Video 5 6 7 DVD Satellite Cable Box DTV HD Skip If you select Skip your TV skips this input when you press the TV VIDEO button Allows you to correct any tilt of the picture Move the joystick or to choose a correction between 7 and 7 and press Normally tilt correction only needs to be adjusted the first time you turn on the unit and after the unit is moved to a new location Select to display all on screen Menus in your language of choice Provides enhanced picture resolution for widescreen anamorphic sources such as selected DVD titles This option is available only when the TV is set to VIDEO 1 7 which you can do by pressing the TV VIDEO button On To activate manually Returns to Auto when you switch to another video input or change channels Auto To activate aut
15. Panasonic Pioneer 317 308 309 306 307 305 304 308 309 308 309 310 308 308 309 306 304 305 308 309 311 312 313 310 329 309 330 328 335 324 338 314 322 313 321 330 335 312 313 321 335 323 324 325 326 327 328 338 327 338 308 309 338 310 338 332 314 336 337 314 336 338 337 309 308 312 311 327 328 335 331 332 314 330 336 337 331 701 704 710 702 DVD Players Manufacturer Code Sony General Electric Hitachi JVC Magnavox Mitsubishi Oritron Panasonic Philips Pioneer RCA Samsung Toshiba Zenith Cable Boxes 751 755 758 756 757 761 759 753 757 752 755 758 754 760 Manufacturer Code Sony Hamlin Regal Jerrold G I Oak Panasonic Pioneer Scientific Atlanta Tocom Zenith 230 222 223 224 225 226 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 218 227 228 229 219 220 221 214 215 209 210 211 216 217 212 213 Satellite Receivers Manufacturer Code Sony Dish Network Echostar General Electric Hitachi Hughes Mitsubishi Panasonic RCA PROSCAN Toshiba 801 810 810 802 805 804 809 803 802 808 806 807 Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV Topic Page Watching TV 46 Using the Scrolling Index 47 Using Twin View 48 Using Favorite Channels 51 Using the Freeze Function
16. Power Cord This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV Topic Page s TV Controls and Connectors 10 13 Basic Connections Connecting a Cable or Antenna 14 20 Connecting Optional Equipment VCR and Cable 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 5 Feature 37 Setting Up the Channel List 38 The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with a hook Use caution when removing the AC plug from its holder Gently slide the plug upward to remove it from the hook Once removed the AC power plug should automatically disengage from its stored location Do not plug in the AC power cord until you have made all other connections You can detach the cord from this hook AC power cord 4 TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel 10 Item Description o gt lj el l ox Be 5 es MEMORY STICK Memory Stick insertion slot For details see Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer on page 53 MEMORY STICK LED When lit indicates that the Memory Stick is being read Do not remove the Memory Stick when the indicator is lit S VIDEO Conne
17. TV screen 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 815 119 of the 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 inte
18. UHF NTSC American TV Standard VHF UHF CATV 120V 60 Hz 2 13 14 69 1 125 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 3 total 1 on front panel 7 total 1 on front panel 2 Y Pp Pg Remote Control AA R6 Batteries KV 36XBR800 KV 40XBR800 KV 36XBR800 KV 40XBR800 7 5 W x2 15 subwoofer KV 36XBR800 KV 40XBR800 KV 36XBR800 KV 40XBR800 In Use In Standby 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative 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 Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Pg 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms More than 408 mVrms at the maximum volume setting Variable More than 408 mVrms Fixed Impedance output 2 kilohms RM Y187 2 supplied for remote control 36 in 914 4 mm picture measured diagonally 40 in 1016 mm picture measured diagonally 38 in 965 mm picture measured diagonally 42 in 1066 8 mm picture measured diagonally 1020 x 790 x 639 mm 40 1 8 x 31 1 8 x 25 1 8 in 1093 x 836 x 665 mm 43 1 8 x 33 x 26 1 8 in 109 kg 240 Ibs 136 kg 300 Ibs 280 W 1W Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Optional Accessories Q A V Cable VMC 810 820 830 HG 84 Q Audio Cable R
19. channel For details see Using the Channel Menu on page 68 20 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 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 5 VIDEO carries only the video signal you also need to connect audio cables for sound as shown below Example of an S VIDEO Connection S VIDEO Ms cable VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIOR AUDIO L VIDEO VIDEO Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white 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 m SUIDE
20. 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 Runthe Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 38 Cable box Coaxial cable out 3 m 2 Coaxial cable CONVERTER 1 Cable unscrambled channels VHF UHF Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 and then use the cable box to switch channels Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on to operate the cable box pages 43 44 Activate the remote control to Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION operate the cable box Prevent the accidental When using the cable box you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable switching of TV channels 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 68 Switch the TV s input Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV s VHF UHF between the cable box and unscrambled channels and AUX scrambled inputs cable 19 Cable Box Only 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 VCR If you have a see pages 2
21. details see Using Favorite Channels on page 51 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 to the A V input jacks Auto Program Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all 68 receivable channels Option Description Channel Allows you to customize the channel list that appears b n you set Skip Add when you use the CH buttons E ARPES col E Se die 1 Move the joystick 4 or to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to skip or add Then press to select it 2 the joystick to toggle between Add or Skip Then press to select 3 Toaddor 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 nu
22. 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 Runthe Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 38 a 22 L MONO AUDIO 5 veo 5 9 9 9 9 9 9 CONTROL IN OUT AUDIO T CONVERTER VHF UHF AIN cable 3 Satellite receiver VHF UHF ouT AUDIO AUDIO L VIDEO SATELLITE IN IN LINE our 2 CATV cable D Satellite antenna cable 1 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 satellite receiver input VIDEO 1 in the illustration Set up the TV remote control to operate the If you have a non Sony satellite 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 60 TV remote control Label video inputs to easily identify See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 74 equipment connec
23. page 43 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 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 0 9 Press 0 9 to select a channel the channel changes after ENTER 3 seconds Press ENTER to change channels immediately TWIN VIEW Press to turn on and off Twin View For details see o pages 48 50 CH Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down either CH button MEMORY STICK Press to display the Memory Stick Menu For details mE see Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer on page 53 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 DISPLAY Press once to display the current channel number current time and channel label if set Press again to turn Display off GUIDE Press to display the program guide of your satellite program provider 41 Es t A e Inside Panel To access the inside panel open the outside cover as shown 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 sw
24. the A V slide switch to the position you programmed for the DVD player Play gt 5 Pause Step through different gt gt to step forward 4 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 Move highlight cursor aver Select item SELECT Operating an MDP Laserdisc Player 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 gt Stop 0 Pause Search the picture forward PP or 49 during playback or backward release to resume normal playback Search a chapter forward CH backward 61 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 F 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 rw second audio programming SAP or customizing E the Effect of the sound on your TV Press MENU to enter and exit Menus Channel Allows you to set up a Favorite Channel list run the 68 Auto Program function
25. the Memory Stick Picture Viewer About Memory Stick MEMORY STICK Supported Image Types Memory Stick sold separately is a new compact portable and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds that of a floppy disk Memory Stick is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among Memory Stick compatible products such as digital cameras and digital video cameras Because it is removable Memory Stick can also be used for external data storage 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 79 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 fo
26. to move the set by yourself alone or from unsteady handling Install the set on a stable level surface Water and Moisture Do not use power line operated sets near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Accessories Do not place the set on an unstable cart stand 7 tripod bracket table or shelf The set may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult M serious damage to the set Use only a cart or stand Fb 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 Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials Never block
27. 2 and 24 With this connection you can 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 uf Notes Using This Connection To Do This Do This Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 and then use the cable box to switch channels Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on to operate the cable box pages 43 44 Activate the remote control Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION operate the cable box Prevent the accidental When using the cable box you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable switching of TV channels box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 You can use the TV s Channel Fix feature to lock in a specific
28. 4 087 507 21 4 FD Trinitron WEGA ae Operating Instructions 2002 Sony Corporation 4 Sony Corporation Printed in U S A KV 36XB R800 KV 40XB R800 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
29. 52 Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer 53 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 60 45 Watching TV For a complete list of all the functions of the remote control see pages 39 44 46 To Do This Do This Activate the remote control to Press TV FUNCTION 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 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 Using the Scrolling Index The Scrolling Index lets you select programs from a sc
30. Equipment Switch Position on Programmable Code Remote Control Number Beta Ed Beta VCRs AV1 303 8mm 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 Tum 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 If more than one code number listed first number is listed try cg Es 3 A 2 entering them one 2 Set the A V slide switch to 1 2 3 or DVD until you come to the 3 Press CODE SET for your 4 Enter the three digit manufacturer s code number C Ifyou enter a new code Press ENTER humbe numer You must do step 5 within 10 seconds of step 4 or you must redo you previously entered at that setting is erased ug gt Insome cases you may not be able to operate your 6 To check if the code number works aim the TV s remote control equipment with the at the equipment and press the POWER button that corresponds supplied remote control In with that equipment If it responds you are done If not try using such cases use the another code listed for that manufacture
31. Insert a Memory Stick that contains the images you want to view For details see page 55 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 9 The Memory Stick Menu is displayed Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control The Memory Stick Menu appears Move the joystick to highlight Setup and press C The Memory Stick Setup Menu appears Memory Stick Setup Menu Slideshow Interval 5 sec Slideshow Repeat On File Information On Rotate Picture Move 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 59 Move the joystick or press to change settings Move the joystick or press to select the changed setting To exit the Memory Stick Setu
32. KC 515HG Q Component Video Cable VMC 10 30 HG a TV Stand for KV 36XBR800 SU 36XBR8 TV Stand for KV 40XBR800 SU 40XBR8 Memory Stick media 8 MB MSA 8A 16 MB MSA 16A 32 MB MSA 32A 64 MB MSA 64A 128 MB MSA 128A 0 9 buttons 41 46 16 9 widescreen 8 75 A Advanced Video 65 ANT button 40 46 antenna connecting 15 aspect ratio 75 Audio Menu 63 66 Audio Out 67 audio receiver connecting 36 Auto Program channel setup 38 68 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 68 with VCR connecting 22 cable box connecting with VCR 24 Twin View issues 48 using with TV remote control 61 camcorder connecting 35 Caption Vision 74 CATV See cable CH buttons 11 41 46 changing picture size in Twin View 50 Channel Menu 63 68 Channel Skip Add 69 channels creating labels 69 setting up 38 CineMotion 8 40 65 ClearEdge VM 8 65 clearing Favorite Channels 51 closed caption modes 74 CODE SET button 41 color adjusting 64 CONTROL 5 37 CONTROL 5 IN OUT jacks described 13 Cool Color Temperature 64 cursor movement buttons 11 D degauss 83 Demo Menus 75 Digital Reality Creation 7 Digital Visual Interface DVI 8 DISC MENU button 42 61 DISPLAY button 41 46 DRC Mod
33. O 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 Use an A V cable to connect the VCR s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks 4 Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 38 r Coaxial cable VIDEO IN IMoniToR AUDIO a m OUT 0 1 3 4 VAR FIX VCR AUDIO AUDIO L VIDEO OUT 1 LINE CATV cable 3 VHF UHF IN OUT 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 channels Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input VHF UHF in the illustration Set up the TV remote control If you have a 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 on page 60 the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 74 75
34. ON button Remote control 1 If you replaced 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 2 There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are attempting to operate J 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 21 Make sure the image is supported by the TV see pages 53 54 2 Make sure the Memory Stick is inserted properly see page 55 2 Memory Stick functions are not available while using Twin View Freeze or Favorite Channel functions Blank square appears 9 This indicates that the image does not support a thumbnail view Selecting instead of a thumbnail image Cannot rotate image no a thumbnail appears Cannot hear audio while a using Memory Stick Image file name does not m 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 app
35. ONVERTER LINE AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO it AUDIO AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO une 0O E une TO OUT VHF UHF IN OUT 1 m Recording Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc AN cable ANN cable 26 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 a non Sony 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 on page 60 the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 74 75 identify equipment connected to the TV 27 Satellite Receiver VIDEO R 28 Using r S VIDEO jacks See page 21 VIDEO IN wourrog AUDIO QUT VAR FIX To connect a satellite receiver HD DVD 5 EE as 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver s satellite input jack 2 Usean A V cable to connect the satellite receiver s A V output
36. 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 For the cable box press SAT CABLE FUNCTION For the VCR open the outside operate the cable box or 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 61 and Operating a VCR on page 60 VCR functions with the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 74 75 25 Two VCRs for Tape Connecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR to the other By Editing connecting them as shown below you can view monitor what is being recorded m Using r S VIDEO jacks See page 21 1 Use an A V cable to connect the playback VCR s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks 2 Use an A V cable to connect the recording VCR s A V input jacks to the TV s MONITOR OUT jacks To connect two for tape editing VIDEO IN AUDIO cum f 1 3 4 OUT 5 6 T Or 9 Ea AUX Playback VCR 5 2 LINE OQO C
37. abel Tilt Correction 0 highlight the Setup 1 PRESSAR press Demo 3 Move the joystick to highlight an option Press to select an option 4 Move the joystick to change settings Press to select the changed setting 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu Selecting The Setup Menu includes the following options Caption Vision Allows you to select from three closed caption modes for programs that are broadcast with closed caption CCL CCA Displays a printed version of the CC3 664 dialog or sound effects of a program Should be set to CC1 for most programs Text2 Displays network station Text3 Text4 information presented using either half or the whole screen if available For closed captioning set to Info Displays the program name and the time remaining in the program if the broadcaster offers this service Displays when the channel is changed or the DISPLAY button is pressed Off Turns off Caption Vision 7A Option Description Video Label The Skip label is useful for inputs that do not have equipment connected to them Tilt Correction Language 7 use 16 9 Enhanced with widescreen DVDs set your DVD player to 16 9 aspect ratio Aspect ratio is the ratio of width to height of the screen 16 9 is also referred to as widescreen format Demo Allows you to identify A V equipment you connected to the TV such as a VCR
38. ains more 4 P a Page images or folders than can be displayed on one screen a C Fer oe 4 S lt 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 2 Select 4 Move the joystick to highlight an image and press to select the image Selecting an image displays that image at full size While an image is displayed full size you can do any of the following 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 5 Stick Index 5 To return to the Memory Stick Menu move the joystick to Menu and press 3 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 57 Using the Memory Stick Slideshow Changing the Memory Stick Setup Options 58 The Memory Stick Slideshow lets you watch a slideshow of the images that are on the Memory Stick 1 2
39. an Age Based NC 17 No one 17 or under allowed Rating of TV PG V Violence and X rating may contain moderate violence while a TV 14 V TV Rating Age Based Ratings Violence rating may contain Block programs children more intense violence by their rating 7 Directed to children age 7 and older content or both General Audience To ensure maximum TV PG Parental Guidance suggested blocking capability set the Age TV 14 Parents Strongly cautioned Based Ratings TV MA Mature Audience only If you block unrated TV Content Based Ratings programs be aware that the FV Fantasy Violence following types of programs may be blocked emergency D Suggestive Dialogue broadcasts political programs L Strong Language sports news public service Sexual situations announcements religious V Violence programs and weather 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 Viewing Blocked You can view blocked programs by entering the password Press the Programs 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 71 Canadian Models For
40. and more Parent Lets you control the viewing of programs based 70 their ratings Lets you set the clock on your TV and allows you to 73 1 program your TV for scheduled viewing using the Timers Setup Provides several options for setting up your 74 p channels labeling your video inputs and selecting the language of the on screen Menus Navigating Through Menus To Do This Press Display the Menu MENU Move through the Menus p Move through the Menu options ay Menus include navigation Select help text that appears at the bottom of each Menu Change an option s settings tte Select confirm changed setting Exit the Menu MENU 63 Using the Video Menu To select the Video Menu 1 Press MENU 2 Move the joystick or gt to highlight the Video icon DE press Brightness Color 3 Move the joystick to highlight an option Press to select an Clearzdge High option Advanced Video 4 Move the joystick to change settings Press to select the changed setting 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu Video Y w e Select End MENU To restore the factory default settings for Video settings except for Advanced Video settings Press RESET on the remote control when in the Video Menu Selecting Video The Video Menu include
41. ative size of each of the pictures Displaying Twin 1 Tune the TV to a working channel Pictures 2 Press B A second picture appears The active picture is highlighted in blue To cancel Twin View and watch the active picture Press Bor Factors Affecting Dual Picture Features If you use a cable box to view all channels the same channel appears in both windows of Twin View because the cable box unscrambles only one channel at a time Q If you 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 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 If you are viewing 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 Q Twin View does not display channels that are blocked by parental settings see page 70 48 Activating the Picture To activate the picture in the right To activate the picture in the left window window Move the joystick 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 Adjust the volume Press VOL
42. atteries supplied by matching the and Q 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 Button Descriptions Outside Panel Button Description 1 MUTING Press to mute the sound Press again or press VOL to restore the sound 2 SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes 15 30 45 60 or 90 that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically To cancel press until Sleep Off appears While the Sleep feature is set press once to display the remaining time 3 FUNCTION The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to Buttons 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 4 TV VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV s video inputs 5 Press to switch between the sources connected to the TV s VHF UHF and AUX inputs 6 JUMP Press to jump ba
43. ck and forth between two channels The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that was selected Remote Control 7 INDEX Press to display the Scrolling Index For details see page 47 8 FAVORITES Press to display the Favorite Channels list For details see page 51 9 MENU Press to display the Menu Press again to exit from the Menu For details see Using the Menus on page 63 10 VOL Press to adjust the volume 11 Move the joystick 4 to move the on screen cursor To select an item press the center of the joystick 12 DRC MODE 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 TV RM Y187 13 RESET Press to reset the settings to the factory defaults See pages 64 and 66 Also used to clear Favorite Channels see page 51 14 FREEZE Press to freeze the picture Press again to restore the picture For details see page 52 40 Button Description 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 CODE SET Press to program the remote control to operate non Sony video equipment For details see Programming the Remote Control on
44. cts to the 5 VIDEO OUT jack on your camcorder or other video VIDEO 2 INPUT equipment that has 5 VIDEO Provides better picture quality than composite video 4 VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R Connects to the composite A V output jacks on your camcorder or other VIDEO 2 INPUT video equipment MENU Press to display the Menu Press again to exit from the Menu For details see Using the Menus on page 63 Press 4 to move the on screen cursor SELECT Press to select the on screen highlighted item TV VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV s video inputs VOLUME Press to adjust the volume CHANNEL Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down either CHANNEL button TIMER LED When lit indicates one of the timers is set When the timer is set this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off For details see page 73 STAND BY LED Blinks when the TV is turned on then shuts off when the picture is displayed If the LED blinks continuously this may indicate the TV needs service see Contacting Sony on page 80 Infrared Receiver IR Receives IR signals from the TV s remote control POWER Press to turn on and off the TV 11 Rear Panel DVI HDTV IN J VERRE ID DVD VIDEO IN mm PD DUM e OUT 10801720p 480p 480i VARIFIX 9 Qr
45. deshow Changing the Memory Stick Setup Options Using the Rotate Picture Screen Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control sul 9 Navigating Through Menus Using the Video Menu Using the Audio Menu eese eiie esee nana aai Using the Channel Menu eeoon een uio ena nn na ho enun aia nana a a aan ra kia nai Using the Parent Menu Using the Timer Menu Using the Setup Menu Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview This chapter describes the contents of the package in which the TV is shipped and provides an overview of the features of your Wega TV Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega Package Contents Features The FD Trinitron Wega pronounced 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 bri
46. e 65 DRC MODE button 40 DRC Palette 65 DRC PALETTE button 41 DVD player using with TV remote control 61 with A V connectors connecting 34 DVI See Digital Visual Interface DVI HDTV 84 E Effect button 42 ENTER button 41 46 F Fast forward button 42 Favorite Channels clearing 51 in Channel Menu 68 using 51 FAVORITES button 40 features 7 Fixed audio setting 67 85 FREEZE button 40 52 Freeze using 52 G GUIDE button 41 H HD Detailer 8 HD DVD IN 1080i 720p 480p 480i jacks described 13 hue adjusting 64 INDEX button 40 47 interlaced 7 40 65 78 J joystick 40 JUMP button 40 46 L label channels 69 Language setting 75 LOCK switch Memory Stick 59 MDP using with TV remote control 61 Memory Stick Index 57 indicator LED 11 inserting 55 insertion slot 11 Menu 56 precautions 79 Rotate Picture 59 Setup options 58 Slideshow 58 supported and unsupported images 53 troubleshooting 81 using 53 59 Memory Stick button 41 MENU button 11 40 42 46 63 Menus Audio 63 66 Channel 63 68 Parent 63 70 Setup 63 74 Timer 63 73 86 Video 63 64 Mono MTS setting 66 Movie mode 64 MTS 66 MTS SAP button 42 MUTING button 40 46 Neutral Color Temperature 64 off turning off the TV 11 on turning on the TV 11 P Parent Menu 63 70 parental control described 8 password changing 70 Pause button 42 PIC MODE button 41 picture contrast adjusting 64 P
47. e extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation 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 Ol SAFETY CHECK Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the a 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 modi result in a picture tube implosion Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the set Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega 7 Presenting the FD Trinitron 7 7 ug cp Em 7 Setting Up the TV 9 About the Power Cord
48. e left Twin View window but not the right Twin View cannot display 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 same 1 Both Twin View windows might be set to the same channel Try changing program in both windows channels in either window 80 Remote Control Problem Possible Remedies Remote control The batteries could be weak Replace the batteries does not operate 2 Check the orientation of the batteries 9 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 2 Make sure the TV s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet 9 Locate the TV at least 3 4 feet away from fluorescent lights Cannot change channels 2 If you are using the TV to change channels first press the TV FUNCTION with the remote control button 2 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 68 Ifyou 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 FUNCTI
49. e 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 60 and Operating a VCR on VCR functions with the TV page 60 remote control Label video inputs to easily the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 74 75 identify equipment connected to the TV 31 DVD Player with For best results use this connection if your DVD player has Component component video Y Ps jacks 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 and Pr jacks VIDEO 5 on the TV The Y and Pn jacks on your DVD pla
50. ear instead of the file name if the image was recorded using equipment that is not DCF compliant Dashes also appear if a DCF compliant file was renamed 81 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 16 9 Enhanced feature Audio Good picture no sound Possible Remedies L L OO O 0 O O O O O O O If your TV does not turn on and 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 signs or hair dryers Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the problem You have selected a text
51. ee Operating a DVD Player on page 61 See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 74 75 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 f Using rear A V input jacks r 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 VIDEO 2 INPUT 10 SVIDEO L NDNO AUDD R MENU Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc To A V output au Camcorder 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 the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 74 75 identify equipment connected to the TV 35 Audio Receiver 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 MoNITOR AUDIO toso 720p 480p 4801 OUT VAR FDO X OO
52. elect 3 To select an option move the joystick 4 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 57 Slideshow Displays a slideshow of images that are on the Memory Stick For details see Using the Memory Stick Slideshow on page 58 Setup Allows you to change slideshow options and rotate images For details see Changing the Memory Stick Setup Options on page 58 4 Toexitthe 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 56 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 Inserta Memory Stick that contains the images you want to view For details see page 55 2 Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control The Memory Stick Menu appears 3 Move the joystick to highlight Index and press C The Memory Stick Index appears Memory Stick Index The Page and folder 21 7 cy Menus The selected image is buttons are available only if the Page highlighted in yellow Memory Stick cont
53. enna and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR If You Are Connecting See Page Cable or Antenna Only 15 T No cable box VCR Cable and Antenna Only 16 2 No cable box or VCR Cable Box and Cable Only 18 3 Cable box unscrambles only some channels usually premium channels 9 Cable Box Only 20 1 Cable box unscrambles all channels 9 If you are connecting VCR Q See the connections described on pages 22 and 24 14 Cable or Antenna For best results use one of the following connections if you are connecting a Only cable or an antenna and you 9 Do not need a cable box to unscramble channels If you have cable box see pages 18 20 Q Donotintend to connect VCR If you have a 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 newer homes Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF Only or combined ko 7 0 VHF UHF 300 ohm twin lead cable usually found in older homes Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF Only or 300 ohm twin UHF Only or lead cable combined gt VHF UHF Antenna connector not supplied 75 ohm coaxial and 300 ohm twin lead cable found some homes Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF and UHF 75 ohm coaxial cable VHF UHF U V mixer not supplied
54. ghlight a Favorite Channel number 1 8 and press 3 5 Move the joystick 4 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 3 to select that channel as a Favorite Channel 6 To add more channels to your favorites list repeat steps 4 5 To clear a Favorite Channel move the joystick 4 or to highlight the channel you want to clear Press and then press RESET 7 Press MENU to exit the Menu 1 Press FAVORITES The Favorite Channels list appears Preview of highlighted Favorite Channel Favorite Channels 2 Move the joystick 4 or to highlight the channel you want to watch A preview of the highlighted Favorite Channel appears 3 Press C to select the channel you want to watch 51 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 Frozen program picture in progress 3 Tocancel and return to normal viewing press FREEZE or just tune to another channel 52 Using
55. ght 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 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 progressive 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 4801 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 ClearEdge VM Velocity Modulation Sharpens picture definition by enhancing vertical lines
56. gressive 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 Precautions When using Memory Stick media follow these precautions C To avoid permanent damage to still image data do not turn off the TV or remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being read as indicated by the Memory Stick indicator light being on Avoid touching the terminal of Memory Stick media or bringing it into contact with a metal object Do not drop bend or submit Memory Stick media to external shock Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media Avoid getting liquid on Memory Stick media Apply labels only within the designated label area SONY lt Label Area 4 MEMORY STICK To avoid permanent damage to still image data do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to High humidity Direct sunlight Corrosive substances Magnetic fields Excessive dust LC D BD C O D Static electricity or electric noise High temperature such as near a heater or inside a hot car Store and carry Memory Stick media in its original case to ensure protection of stored data Save a backup of stored data 79
57. he 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 1 DVD player satellite receiver Interlaced Recommended for moving pictures Progressive Recommended for still images and text CineMotion Provides an optimized display by automatically detecting film content and applying a reverse 3 2 pulldown process Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural looking 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 Custom 1 26 Reality 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 Tosavethe setting press To return the Custom options to the default factory settings press the RESET button 65 Selecting Audio Options To change quickly from one Effect to another use the button on the inside panel of the remote cont
58. he Parent Menu includes the following options dadas 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 off and selecta Child Maximum ratings permitted are Youth or Young Adult to help rating system US TV Y TV G simplify the rating selection To Canada C set more specific ratings select Youth Maximum ratings permitted are Custom US TV PG PG 4 Canada C8 PG 8 ans TV PG A Y Adult Maximum ratings permitted are ed For descriptions of Child Hj US TV 14 PG 13 Youth and Young Adult 4 Canada 14 13 ans TV 14 ratings see page 71 Custom Select to set ratings manually O US See page 71 for details 2 Canada See page 72 for details Change Password For changing your password Select Country U S A Select to use USA ratings see page 71 Canada Select to use Canadian ratings see page 72 70 US Models For US models the Custom Rating Menu includes the following Selecting Custom options For Canadian models see page 72 Rating Options Movie Rating G children and General Audience PG Parental Guidance suggested The Content Based Ratings PG 13 Parental Guidance for children under 13 are linked to the level of the R Restricted viewing parental guidance is Age Based Rating For example suggested for children under 17 a program with
59. he cable box s output jack to the z VCR s RF input jack SUED jacks 5 Use an 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 VIDEO IN AUDIO HD DVD IN 1080i 720p 480p 480i m aa R R 3 N T LOD 2 Splitter 3 Or not supplied 1 x op CONVERTER i em pra gt VHF UHF z E 2 2 oO OUT I Coaxial cable 4 VCR AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO LINE OUT Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc 5 AN cable Notes on Using This Connection 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 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
60. he signal from any equipment connected into the Y PB PR jacks 33 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc DVD player cable Use this connection if your DVD player does not have component video Y jacks To connect a DVD player with A V connectors 1 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player s audio output jacks to the TV s audio input jacks 2 Usean S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player s S VIDEO jack to the TV s 5 VIDEO jack VIDEO IN AUDIO VAR FLX S VIDEO wie OKO LINE OUT AUDIOR AUDIOL VIDEO VIDEO TE QPO Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Watch the DVD player Set up the TV remote control to operate the DVD player Activate the TV remote control to operate the DVD player Control DVD functions with the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV 34 1 Audio cable Do This Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input VIDEO 1 in the illustration If you have a non Sony DVD player you must program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on pages 43 44 Open the outside cover as shown on page 42 Then set the A V slide switch to the position you programmed for the DVD player S
61. icture in Picture See Twin View Play button 42 POWER button 11 power cord removing from holder 9 powering on off the TV 11 presetting channels 68 Pro Video mode 64 problems troubleshooting 80 83 progressive 7 40 65 78 R ratings setting 70 72 ratings viewing blocked programs 71 72 Record buttons 42 remote control inserting batteries 39 programming 43 44 removing Favorite Channels 51 RESET button 40 resetting Audio options 66 Timer options 73 Video options 64 Rewind button 42 rotate picture Memory Stick 59 5 S VIDEO jack described 11 13 SAT CABLE FUNCTION button 40 SAT CABLE POWER button 41 satellite receiver using with TV remote control 60 Scrolling Index using 47 SELECT button 11 42 setting up channels 38 Setup Menu 63 74 sharpness adjusting 64 Simulated Effect 66 sizing picture in Twin View 50 SLEEP button 40 slideshow 58 speakers turning on off 67 using external speakers 67 specifications 84 STAND BY indicator 11 83 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 correcting 75 Timer 73 TIMER indicator 11 83 Timer Menu 63 73 timers setting 73 transport buttons 42 treble adjusting 66 troubleshooting 80 83 TruSurround 66 TruSurround Effect 66 turning on off the TV 11 TV FUNCTION button 40 46 TV POWER button 41 46 TV VCR button 42 TV VIDEO button 40 46 Twi
62. imes Timer 1 and Timer 2 are not available to be set until you set To go directly to the Current Time programming Timer 1 or 2 1 Move the joystick 4 or to highlight Timer 1 or press instead of moving Timer 2 To set the timer move the joystick the joystick 2 Move the joystick 4 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 To return to the Timer settings are saved Menu after programming one 3 If you selected Program in step 2 move the joystick 4 of the Timers press when and to set the day s hour minute duration and the highlight is in the channel channel number Press or move the joystick gt to number field 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 Press to select Current Time 2 Move the joystick and to set the current time day hour and minute 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 3 Press MENU to exit the Menu Current Time 73 Using the Setup Menu 2 To select the Setup Menu 1 Press MENU Caption Vision Off 2 Move the joystick or gt to Video L
63. itch For details see page 43 Button Description 25 SYSTEM OFF Press to turn off all Sony brand audio video equipment at once May not function with older Sony equipment 26 Transport 49 Rewind Buttons Play Record press together with Stop gt gt Fast forward il Pause 27 MTS SAP Press repeatedly to cycle through the Multi channel TV Sound MTS options Stereo Auto SAP Second Audio Program and Mono Also available in the Audio Menu For details see Using the Audio Menu on page 66 ps 4 gt Press to move the VCR or DVD player s on screen cursor 29 DISC MENU Press to display the DVD Menu gt 30 TV VCR Press to change to the VHF UHF output of the 81 VCR DVD Press to turn on and off the VCR or DVD player 32 AV1 2 3 DVD Use the A V slide switch to control connected video Slide Switch equipment You can program one video source for each switch position For details see Programming the Remote Control on page 43 BI Press repeatedly to step through the Audio Effect options Also available in the Audio Menu For details see page 66 34 SELECT Press to select an item in the VCR or DVD player s menu 35 MENU Press to display the DVD player setup menu 42 Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment Sony
64. ith a polarized AC power cord plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third pin for grounding Follow the instructions below For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to Sy insertthe 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 is plug will only fit into a grounding type unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact Le 2 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
65. llowing specifications Q Compression format JPEG 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 53 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 Unsupported This TV s Memory Stick viewer cannot display any of the following Image Types 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 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 Images in directories that were modified or renamed on a computer D Images with less than 16 ho
66. matically 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 volume output from your audio system can still be controlled by the TV s remote control Fixed The TV s speakers are turned off and the volume output of the TV is fixed Use your audio receiver s remote control to adjust the volume through your audio system 67 1 2 Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu Press MENU Move the joystick or to I highlight the Channel icon Cable ARR and press Channel Skip Add Move the joystick to highlight an option Press to select an option Move Select End MENU Move the joystick 4 to change settings Press to select the changed setting Press MENU to exit the Menu Selecting Channel The Channel Menu includes the following options Options Option Description Favorite Channels Lets you set up a list of your favorite channels For
67. may strike while 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 S 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
68. mbers You can label up to 20 channels 1 Move the joystick to highlight Channel and press 2 Move the joystick 4 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 Move the joystick to return to the Channel Menu or press MENU to exit the Menus 69 Using the Parent Menu The Parent Menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels Password To select the Parent Menu Press to enter 1 Press MENU password 2 Move the joystick or gt to Select Enc MENU 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 4 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 83 Selecting Parent T
69. n View described 8 using 48 50 Twin View button 41 V Variable audio setting 67 VCR using with TV remote control 60 with cable box connecting 24 with cable connecting 22 with satellite receiver connecting 30 VCR DVD button 42 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 widescreen 8 75 widescreen described 8 2 zoom feature with Twin View 50 87
70. nformation 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 5 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 pro
71. omatically when a 16 9 signal is received If the AUTO setting does not automatically detect the 16 9 signal from your DVD player select On to manually turn on the 16 9 Enhanced feature Runs a demonstration of on screen Menus 75 Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics Topic Page Glossary 78 Notes on Using Memory Stick Media 79 Contacting Sony 80 Troubleshooting 80 Specifications 84 Optional Accessories 84 Index 85 77 Glossary analog signal aspect ratio component video composite video TUE degauss digital television DTV National Television System 78 Committee NTSC RF S VIDEO 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 4 3 aspect ratio as opposed to a 16 9 widescreen aspect ratio 4 3 aspect ratio 16 9 aspect ratio Component video is sent through three cables two color shade chrominance signals and one brightness luminance signal Component video achieves greater color accuracy than composite video or 5 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 i
72. option in the Setup Menu and no text is available See page 74 to reset Setup selections To turn off this feature set the Caption Vision option to Off If you were trying to select closed captioning select CC1 instead of TEXT 1 4 If the Auto setting does not automatically detect the 16 9 signal from your DVD player select On to manually turn on the 16 9 Enhanced feature For details see page 75 Possible Remedies Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box Sound seems weak or insufficient Cannot raise the volume on external audio speakers 82 a 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 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
73. p Menu move the joystick to Menus and press 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 C The Rotate Picture screen appears The Page and folder 3 Rotate Picture buttons are available only if the Memory Stick contains more images or folders than can be displayed on one screen z PA 2 4 Y S i Directory Name 900MSDCF Page 1 42 Filename DSC00004 Image 12 254 Date amp Time 4 27 2001 6 43PM Picture Size 640x480 Move Select 2 Move the joystick 4 to highlight an image that you want to rotate 3 Press to rotate an image 90 degrees in a clockwise direction 4 Toreturn to the Memory Stick Setup Menu move the joystick to highlight 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 59 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control Equipment Operating a VCR Operating a Satellite Receiver 60 To Do This Do This Switch the TV s input to the Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to cycle VCR DVD player or other
74. r equipment s own remote control unit C Whenever you remove the batteries to replace them the code numbers may revert to the factory setting and must be reset 43 S UJ re Manufacturer s Codes VCRs Manufacturer Code Sony Admiral M Ward Aiwa Audio Dynamic Broksonic Canon Citizen Craig Criterion Curtis Mathes Daewoo DBX Dimensia Emerson Fisher Funai General Electric Go Video Goldstar Hitachi Instant Replay JC Penney JVC Kenwood LXI Sears Magnavox Marantz Marta Memorex Minolta Mitsubishi MGA Multitech NEC Olympic Optimus 44 301 302 303 327 338 344 314 337 319 317 309 308 332 302 332 315 304 338 309 341 312 309 314 336 337 304 319 320 316 317 318 341 330 335 338 329 304 309 322 339 340 332 306 304 305 338 309 308 309 305 304 330 314 336 337 314 336 337 345 346 347 314 336 332 337 332 305 330 335 338 308 309 310 314 336 337 332 309 335 305 304 323 324 325 326 325 338 321 314 336 337 309 308 327 Manufacturer Code Orion Panasonic Pentax Philco Philips Pioneer Quasar RCA PROSCAN Realistic Sansui Samsung Sanyo Scott Sharp Signature 2000 M Ward SV2000 Sylvania Symphonic Tashiro Tatung Teac Technics Toshiba Wards Yamaha Zenith Laserdisc Players Manufacturer Code Sony
75. requirements for the grounding electrode Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Antenna lead in wire Antenna discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 Electric service equipment Grounding conductors LZ NEC Section 810 21 fag Ground clamps 4 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 LINE L When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed CRACKED PLUG Ll F liquid has been spilled into the set or objects have fallen into the product L 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 L Ifthe 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 requir
76. rference 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 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 Partner Sony has determined that this product or product models meets the ENERGY SrAR guidelines for energy efficiency SrAR is U S registered mark Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are provided on the front of this instruction man
77. rizontal and or vertical lines per dot Q Images with more than 4096 horizontal and or vertical lines per dot 54 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 place LI VIDEO 2 INPUT f VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R 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 55 Displaying the 1 Inserta Memory Stick that contains the images you want to view Memory Stick For details see page 55 Menu 2 Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control The Memory Stick Menu appears Memory Stick Index Slideshow Setup Move S
78. rol To change quickly from one MTS mode to another use the MTS SAP button on the inside panel of the remote control 66 Using the Audio Menu 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 Bass AULA Balance Steady Sound Off Effect Simulated MTS Stereo Speaker On Audio Out Fixed Move 4 V Select 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 Press RESET on the remote control when in the Audio Menu The Audio Menu includes the following options Option Description Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound Auto Off Effect TruSurround Simulated Off MTS Stereo Enjoy stereo bilingual and Auto SAP mono programs Mono Adjust to decrease or increase higher pitched sounds Adjust to decrease or increase lower pitched sounds Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance 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 auto
79. rolling index of video pictures 1 Press INDEX The Scrolling Index appears with the currently selected 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 4 or 3 To change the speed of the scrolling move and hold the joystick v 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 C2 again To exit the Scrolling Index Press INDEX Factors Affecting Scrolling Index Q Scrolling Index does not function if you use a cable box to view all channels Q Sources connected to the AUX VIDEO 5 VIDEO 6 and VIDEO 7 inputs display in the left window but not the right windows Q Scrolling Index does not function if parental controls are set see page 70 47 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 rel
80. s the following options g 5 Op upton 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 Movie Select to display a softer picture voucam ltarthe Video Pro Select to display a picture with minimum Menu settings Picture enhancements Brightness Color 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 A 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 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 4 until you are satisfied with t
81. ted to the TV 75 29 Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver and VCR 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 ee jacks 3 Use coaxial cable to connect the VCR s VHF UHF output jack See page 21 to the TV s VHF UHF jack 4 Use an A V cable to connect the satellite receiver s A V output jacks to the VCR s A V input jacks 5 Use an A V cable to connect the VCR s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks 6 Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 38 Satellite antenna cable CATV cable 1 ER VHF UHF SATELLITE IN in C AUDIO AUDIO L VIDEO ou LINE OUT TO CONVERTER L ioe G n VHF UHF DVD IN g D VIDEO IN MONITOR AUDIO OUT VAR FIX E Pr 900 OOO k AN cable 4 CONTROL S IN OUT VCR AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO vue LINE IN Coaxial cable Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc 30 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch th
82. the slots and openings by placing 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 Donot 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
83. through the video equipment connected connected equipment 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 Open the outside cover as shown on page 42 to operate the VCR Then set the A V slide switch to the position you programmed for the VCR Change channels CH Record P and simultaneously Play gt Stop El Fast forward Rewind the tape lt lt Pause Search the picture forward gt or 49 during playback or backward release to resume normal playback Change input mode TV VCR To Do This Press Activate the remote control SAT CABLE FUNCTION to operate the satellite receiver Turn on off SAT CABLE POWER Select a channel 0 9 ENTER Change channels CH Back to previous channel JUMP Display channel number DISPLAY Display SAT Guide GUIDE Display SAT Menu MENU Move highlight cursor Move the joystick Select item Operating a Cable Box Activate the remote control 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 Operating a DVD Playe r To Do This Press Activate the remote control Open the outside cover as shown on page 42 to operate the DVD Then set
84. ts to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment L MONO R You can use these outputs to listen to your TV s audio through your stereo system 6 HD DVD IN 5 6 Connect to your DVD player s or digital set top box s component video Y PB PR 1080i 720p 480p 480i and audio L R jacks Component video provides better picture quality than 2 3 or 9 7 AUX Auxiliary RF input that connects to your antenna CATV cable or cable box output jack This is convenient if you are using two VHF UHF sources antenna CATV cable or cable box For details see pages 16 to 19 8 TO CONVERTER Connects to your cable box input jack This VHF UHF output jack lets you set up your TV to switch between scrambled channels coming through a cable box and unscrambled cable channels Use this jack instead of a splitter to get better picture quality when you need to switch between scrambled and unscrambled cable channels For details see pages 18 to 19 9 VHF UHF Primary RF input that connects to your VHF UHF antenna or cable 10 CONTROL S Allows the TV to receive IN and send OUT remote control signals to other Sony IN OUT infrared controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL 5 function High bandwidth Digital Content Protection 13 Basic Connections Connecting Cable or Antenna The way in which you will connect your TV varies depending on how your home receives a signal cable cable box ant
85. tself 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 75 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 70 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 73 When the timer is set this LED will remain lit even when the TV is turned off 83 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 5 IN OUT Variable Fixed Audio OUT Supplied 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
86. ual and at the 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 w
87. yer are sometimes labeled Y and or Y B Y and R Y If so connect the cables to like colors 2 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player s audio output jacks to the TV s VIDEO 5 audio input jacks Component video cables 1 rl DVD player oe our OUT 6 LINE OUT N R AUDIO 1 1 VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO OOK L MONO AUDIO R Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc 9 9 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 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 61 the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 74 75 identify equipment connected to the TV You cannot record t

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