Sony WEGA KV-36XBR800, WEGA KV-40XBR800, 36XBR800 - 36"" CRT TV Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

KV-36XBR800 KV-40XBR800

Sony Corporation         Printed in U.S.A. 

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture.

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,

NE PAS OUVRIR

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO

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.

NO ABRIR

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION

When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at low settings. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. Continuously watching the same program can cause the imprint of station logos onto the TV 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 §15.119 of the FCC rules.

Note on Cleaning the TV

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

Note to CATV System Installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

NOTIFICATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas. ❑ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ❑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Installing

To prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the ventilation

❑

openings.

❑ Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place

subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.

❑ The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with

hooks. Do not attempt to remove the cord from these hooks. Doing so could cause damage to the TV.

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony has determined that this product or product models meets

NERGY STAR guidelines

the E for energy efficiency.

ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are provided on the front of this instruction manual and at the rear of the TV. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Trademark Information

TruSurround and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

BBE and BBE Symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. and are licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under U.S. Patent No. 4,638,258 and 4,482,866.

Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, Caption Vision, CineMotion, Memory Stick, and Twin View are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. ClearEdge VM and HD Detailer are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference.

Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the set, or described in the operating instructions or service manual.

WARNING

To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation, use, and servicing of the set.

Use

Power Sources

This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the serial/model plate. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For those sets designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.

Grounding or Polarization

This set is equipped with a 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 feat ure. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in.

Alternate Warning

For the set with a three-wire grounding type AC plug

This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock.

Always turn the set off when it is not to be used. When the set is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet as a precaution against the possibility of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard.

Do not disconnect the antenna or the power cord during a heavy storm. Lightning may strike while you are holding the cable or cord, causing serious injury. Turn off your TV and wait for the weather to improve.

Memory Stick

To protect small children from injury from Memory Stick Media, remove all Memory Stick media from the TV’s Memory Stick slot and store it in a safe location when it is not in use.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the set through the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

Do not place any objects, especially heavy objects, on top of the set. The object may fall from the set, causing injury.

Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.

If a snapping or popping sound from a TV set is continuous or frequent while the TV is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician. It is normal for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off.

Installation

Always use two or more people to lift or move the set. The set is heavy and the bottom surface is flat. Serious injury can result from trying to move the set by yourself 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, tripod, bracket, table or shelf. The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the set. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer for the specific model of TV. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

Disconnect all cables and cords from the set before attempting to move the set.

Do not allow children or pets to climb up onto, or push against, the set. The set may fall, causing serious injury.

Ventil ation

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 the slots and openings by

placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

❑ Never place the set in a confined space, such

as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided.

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:

❑ When the power cord or plug

is damaged or frayed.

❑ Do not place the set near or over a radiator

or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

Power Cord Protection

Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the set where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse.

Antennas

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.

WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.

Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provide information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

Antenna lead-in wire

Ground clamp

Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20)

Electric service equipment

NEC: National Electrical Code

Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21)

Ground clamps

Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H)

❑ If liquid has been spilled into

the set or objects have fallen into the product.

❑ If the set has been exposed to rain or

water.

❑ If the set has been subject to excessive

shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.

❑ If the set does not operate normally when

following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation.

❑ 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.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is in safe operating condition, and to so certify. When the set reaches the end of its useful life, improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the set.

Contents

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Overview .......................................................................................................7

Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega ...............................................................7

Package Contents .............................................................................. 7

Features ............................................................................................ 7

Setting Up the TV

Overview .......................................................................................................9

About the AC Power Cord................................................................. 9

TV Controls and Connectors.......................................................................10

Front Panel .....................................................................................10

Rear Panel .......................................................................................12

Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna .................................14

Cable or Antenna Only .................................................................... 15

Cable and Antenna Only .................................................................16

Cable Box and Cable Only ...............................................................18

Cable Box Only ................................................................................ 20

Connecting Optional Equipment ............................................................... 21

About Using S VIDEO ......................................................................21

VCR and Cable ................................................................................22

VCR and Cable Box .........................................................................24

Two VCRs for Tape Editing ..............................................................26

Satellite Receiver..............................................................................28

Satellite Receiver and VCR ............................................................... 30

DVD Player with Component Video Connectors...............................32

DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors .............................34

Camcorder ......................................................................................35

Audio Receiver ................................................................................36

Using the CONTROL S Feature ...................................................................37

Setting Up the Channel List .......................................................................38

Using Auto Setup ............................................................................ 38

Using the Remote Control

Overview .....................................................................................................39

Inserting Batteries.......................................................................................39

Button Descriptions ....................................................................................40

Programming the Remote Control ............................................................43

Outside Panel ..................................................................................40

Inside Panel ..................................................................................... 42

Using the Features

Overview .....................................................................................................45

Watching TV ................................................................................................46

Using the Scrolling Index ...........................................................................47

Factors Affecting Scrolling Index ...................................................... 47

Using Twin View .........................................................................................48

Displaying Twin Pictures .................................................................. 48

Factors Affecting Dual Picture Features ............................................48

Activating the Picture ......................................................................49

Changing the Picture Size ................................................................50

Using Favorite Channels .............................................................................51

Creating a List of Favorite Channels ................................................. 51

Displaying a List of Favorite Channels ..............................................51

Using the Freeze Function ..........................................................................52

Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer....................................................53

About Memory Stick........................................................................53

Supported Image Types ...................................................................53

Unsupported Image Types ...............................................................54

Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick ..........................................55

Displaying the Memory Stick Menu..................................................56

Using the Memory Stick Index .........................................................57

Using the Memory Stick Slideshow ..................................................58

Changing the Memory Stick Setup Options ..................................... 58

Using the Rotate Picture Screen .......................................................59

Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control...........................60

Using the Menus

Other Information

Overview .....................................................................................................63

Navigating Through Menus .......................................................................63

Using the Video Menu ................................................................................64

Using the Audio Menu ...............................................................................66

Using the Channel Menu ............................................................................ 68

Using the Parent Menu...............................................................................70

Using the Timer Menu ................................................................................ 73

Using the Setup Menu ................................................................................74

Overview .....................................................................................................77

Glossary .......................................................................................................78

Notes on Using Memory Stick Media ........................................................ 79

Contacting Sony ..........................................................................................80

Troubleshooting..........................................................................................80

Specifications ..............................................................................................84

Optional Accessories ...................................................................................84

Index ............................................................................................................85

Other Info SETUP WelcomeSETUP SETUPSETUP

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Overview

This chapter describes the contents of the package in which the TV is shipped and provides an overview of the features of your Wega TV.

Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega

The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-tocorner detail.

You will recognize the superiority of Wega technology almost immediately. The first thing you will probably notice is minimal glare from the flat picture tube. This flat-screen technology improves picture detail without distortion, unlike conventional curved screens. The FD Trinitron delivers outstanding image detail not only at the screen center, but also at the corners — so you can enjoy a bright, clear picture from any location in a room.

Package Contents Along with your new Trinitron TV, the packing box contains a remote

control and two AA (R6) batteries. These items are all you need to set up and use the TV.

Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include:

❑ DRC

❑ Scrolling Index: Lets you preview and select programs from a

(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.

scrolling index of video pictures.

❑ Twin Vi ew

™

: Using the Multi-Image Driver (MIDX), Twin View

allows you to watch two programs side by side, with the ability to zoom in one picture. You can watch pictures from two different sources (1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i) simultaneously. (Only the left Twin View window can display 1080i, 720p, and 480p sources.)

❑ 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.

❑ 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.

❑ Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD

(480p, 480i), 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).

16:9 is also referred to as

widescreen format.

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❑ 16:9 Enhancement: Vertical Compression technology that

maximizes picture resolution when playing “anamorphic” or “enhanced for widescreen” sources, including many DVDs.

❑ 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 DVIHDTV input terminal is compliant with the EIA-861 standard and is not intended for use with personal computers.

*High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection

Introducing

Setting Up the TV

Overview

This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV.

Topic Page(s)

TV Controls and Connectors 10-13

Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna 14-20

Connecting Optional Equipment

VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box Two VCRs for Tape Editing Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR DVD Player with Component Video Connectors DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Camcorder Audio Receiver

Using the CONTROL S Feature 37

Setting Up the Channel List 38

24 26 28 30 32 34 35 36

About the AC Power Cord

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

TV Controls and Connectors

Front Panel

S VIDEO

VIDEO 2 INPUT

VIDEO

L(MONO)–AUDIO–R

SELECT

– VOLUME +

– CHANNEL+TV/VIDEO

qaqsqd

TIMER

STAND BY

POWER

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Item Description

1 MEMORY STICK Memory Stick insertion slot. For details, see “Using the Memory Stick Picture

Viewer” on page 53.

2 MEMORY STICK LED When lit, indicates that the Memory Stick is being read. (Do not remove the

Memory Stick when the indicator is lit.)

3 S VIDEO

VIDEO 2 INPUT

4 VIDEO/L(MONO)-AUDIO-R

VIDEO 2 INPUT

5 MENU Press to display the Menu. Press again to exit from the Menu. For details, see

6 V v B b Press V v B b to move the on-screen cursor. 7 SELECT Press to select the on-screen highlighted item. 8 TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV’s

9 -VOLUME + Press to adjust the volume. 0 -CHANNEL+ Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and

qa TIMER LED When lit, indicates one of the timers is set. When the timer is set, this LED

qs STAND BY LED Blinks when the TV is turned on, then shuts off when the picture is displayed.

qd Infrared Receiver (IR) Receives IR signals from the TV’s remote control.

Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your camcorder or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. Provides better picture quality than composite video (4).

Connects to the composite A/V output jacks on your camcorder or other video equipment.

“Using the Menus” on page 63.

video inputs.

hold down either CHANNEL button.

will remain lit even if the TV is turned off. For details, see page 73.

If the LED blinks continuously, this may indicate the TV needs service (see “Contacting Sony” on page 80).

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qf POWER Press to turn on and off the TV.

Rear Panel

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Jack Description

1 DVI-HDTV

VIDEO AUDIO R/L (VIDEO 7 IN)

2 S VIDEO IN 1/3 Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has

Can accommodate a copy-protected digital connection (HDCP*) to other devices (such as digital set-top boxes) that have compatible interfaces. The DVI-HDTV input terminal is compliant with the EIA-861 standard and is not intended for use with personal computers. See the instruction manual that came with your equipment for details about connecting and using it with the TV.

S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than either composite video (3) or VHF/UHF (9) connections.

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3 VIDEO IN 1/3/4

VIDEO/L(MONO)

-AUDIO-R

4 MONITOR OUT Lets you record the program you are watching to a VCR. When two VCRs are

5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX)

L (MONO)/R

6 HD/DVD IN 5/6

(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

7 AUX Auxiliary RF input that connects to your antenna, CATV cable, or cable box output

8 TO CONVERTER Connects to your cable box input jack. This VHF/UHF output jack lets you set up

9 VHF/UHF Primary RF input that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable. 0 CONTROL S

IN/OUT

Connect to the composite A/V output jacks on your VCR or other video component. A fourth component A/V input jack (VIDEO 2) is located on the front panel of the TV. This video connection provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF (9) connection.

connected, you can use the TV as a monitor for tape-to-tape editing (not available with 480p, 720p, or 1080i when the input is set to VIDEO 5 or 6).

Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment. You can use these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system.

Connect to your DVD player’s or digital set-top box’s component video (Y, P and audio (L/R) jacks. Component video provides better picture quality than 2,

3, or 9).

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.

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.

Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function.

B, PR)

* High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection

Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna

The way in which you will connect your TV varies, depending on how your home receives a signal (cable, cable box, antenna) and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR.

If You Are Connecting See Page

Cable or Antenna Only

❏ No cable box or VCR

Cable and Antenna Only

❏ No cable box or VCR

Cable Box and Cable Only

❏ Cable box unscrambles only some

channels (usually premium channels)

❏ No VCR

Cable Box Only

❏ Cable box unscrambles all channels ❏ No VCR

If you are connecting a VCR

❑

See the connections described on pages 22 and 24.

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Cable or Antenna Only

For best results, use one of the following connections if you are connecting a cable or an antenna and you:

❑

Do not need a cable box to unscramble channels. (If you have a cable box, see pages 18-20.)

❑ Do not intend to connect a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 22

and 24.)

The connection you choose depends on the cable type you have in your home, as described below.

75-ohm coaxial cable (usually found in newer homes)

Cable Type Connect As Shown

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VHF Only or combined VHF/UHF or

75-ohm coaxial cable

Cable

300-ohm twin lead cable (usually found in older homes)

Cable Type Connect As Shown

VHF Only or UHF Only or

300-ohm twin

lead cable

VHF/UHF

combined VHF/UHF

Antenna connector (not supplied)

75-ohm coaxial and 300-ohm twin lead cable (found in some homes)

Cable Type Connect As Shown

VHF/UHF

VHF and UHF

75-ohm coaxial cable

300-ohm twin lead cable

U/V mixer

(not supplied)

VHF/UHF

Cable and Antenna Only

For best results, use this connection if you:

❑

Have a cable and an antenna.

(This is convenient if you are using a separate rooftop antenna to receive additional channels that are not provided by your cable company.)

❑ Do not have a cable box or VCR. (If you have a cable box, see

pages 18 to 20. If you have a VCR, see pages 22 and 24.)

Cable Type Connect As Shown

Cable TV (CATV) and Antenna

CATV cable

(No connection to TO CONVERTER)

AUX

CONVERTER

Antenna cable

About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features

With this connection, you cannot view CATV channels in the right dual picture window.

VHF/UHF

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Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

Switch the TV’s input between the cable and antenna

Receive channels using an antenna, instead of the cable

Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV’s VHF/UHF and AUX inputs.

1 Press ANT to switch to the AUX input. 2 Set the Cable option to Off. For details, see “Selecting Channel Options”

on page 68.

3 Run the Auto Setup program, as described in “Using Auto Setup” on

page 38.

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Cable Box and Cable Only

For best results, use this connection if:

❑

Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels.

❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 22 and 24.)

With this connection you can:

❑

Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV’s AUX input jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box; see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 43.)

❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly

into the TV’s VHF/UHF input. (The TV’s tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.)

About Using 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.

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To connect the cable box and cable

1 Connect the cable from your cable company to the TV’s

VHF/UHF jack.

2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the TV’s TO CONVERTER jack to

the cable box’s input jack. (The TV’s internal converter lets you switch between unscrambled signals coming straight into the TV and scrambled signals coming in through the cable box, eliminating the need for an external splitter.)

3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box’s output jack to the

TV’s AUX jack.

4 Run the Auto Setup program, as described in “Setting Up the

Channel List” on page 38.

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Cable box

OUT

Cable (unscrambled channels)

Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4)

and then use the cable box to switch channels.

Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable box

Activate the remote control to operate the cable box

Prevent the accidental switching of TV channels

Switch between the cable box and cable

the TV’s input

Program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 43-44.

Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION.

When using the cable box, you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4). You can use the TV’s Channel Fix feature to lock in a specific channel. For details, see “Using the Channel Menu” on page 68.

Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV’s VHF/UHF (unscrambled channels) and AUX (scrambled) inputs.

Coaxial cable

AUX

CONVERTER

VHF/UHF

Cable Box Only For best results, use this connection if:

❑

Your cable company scrambles all channels, which requires you to use a cable box.

❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 22 and 24.)

With this connection you can:

❑

Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through 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 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box’s output jack to the

TV’s VHF/UHF jack.

CATV cable

Cable box

Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4)

and then use the cable box to switch channels.

Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable box

Activate the remote control to operate the cable box

Prevent the accidental switching of TV channels

Program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 43-44.

Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION.

Coaxial cable

OUT

VHF/UHF

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Connecting Optional Equipment

About Using SVIDEO

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 Connectors

DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors

Camcorder 35

Audio Receiver 36

If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at left), you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality (compared to an A/V cable). Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you also need to connect audio cables for sound, as shown below.

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Example of an S VIDEO Connection

Equipment with S VIDEO

S VIDEO

cable

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red, white to white, etc.

Audio cable

VCR and Cable For best results, use this connection if:

❑

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

Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 21.

1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF input jack. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR’s VHF/UHF output jack

to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.

3 Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR’s A/V output jacks to the

TV’s A/V input jacks.

4 Run the Auto Setup program, as described in “Setting Up the

Channel List” on page 38.

Coaxial cable

VCR

CATV cable

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red, white to white, etc.

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A/V cable

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 to operate the VCR

If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 43-44.

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Activate the TV remote control to operate the VCR

Control VCR functions with the TV remote control

Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV

Open the outside cover, as shown on page 42. Then set the A/V slide switch to the position you programmed for the VCR.

See “Operating a VCR” on page 60.

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 74-75.

VCR and Cable Box For best results, use this connection if:

❑

Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels.

About Using 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:

❑

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.)

❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly

into the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. (The TV’s tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.)

❑ Record channels coming through the cable box and channels

coming directly into the TV.

To connect a VCR and cable box, you need:

❑

A splitter, which is a small, inexpensive device that you can purchase at your local electronics store.

Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 21.

❑ Three coaxial cables.

❑ One A/V cable or one S VIDEO cable with audio cables.

To connect the VCR and cable box

1 Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter’s two output

jacks to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.

3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter’s other output jack to

the cable box’s input jack.

4 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box’s output jack to the

VCR’s RF input jack.

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.

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Splitter

(not supplied)

VCR

A/V cable

Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

Watch cable (unscrambled) channels

Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input (UHF/VHF in the illustration).

Coaxial

cable

Coaxial

cable

CATV cable

Cable box

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red,

white to white, etc.

Watch cable box (scrambled) channels

Turn on the VCR and tune it to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4). Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Use the cable box to change channels.

Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the

illustration).

Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable box or

If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 43-44.

VCR

Activate the remote control to operate the cable box or VCR

For the cable box, press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. For the VCR, open the outside 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

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 74-75. identify equipment connected to the TV

Two VCRs for Tape Editing

Connecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR to the other. By

connecting them as shown below, you can view (monitor) what is

being recorded.

Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 21.

Playback VCR

To connect two VCRs for tape editing

1 Use an A/V cable to connect the playback VCR’s A/V output

jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks.

2 Use an A/V cable to connect the recording VCR’s A/V input

jacks to the TV’s MONITOR OUT jacks.

A/V cable A/V cable

Recording VCR

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red, white to white, etc.

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Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

View (monitor) what is being recorded

Set up the TV remote control to operate the VCR(s)

Activate the TV remote control to operate the VCR(s)

Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the

illustration above).

If you have a non-Sony VCR, 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 VCR.

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Control VCR functions with the TV remote control

Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV

See “Operating a VCR” on page 60.

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 74-75.

Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver

1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver ’s

Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 21.

satellite input jack.

2 Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver’s A/V output

jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks.

3 Connect a CATV cable from your cable or antenna to the TV’s

VHF/UHF jack.

4 Run the Auto Setup program, as described in “Setting Up the

Channel List” on page 38.

CATV cable

A/V cable

Satellite receiver

Satellite antenna cable

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red, white to white, etc.

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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 satellite receiver

Activate the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver

Control satellite receiver functions with the TV remote control

If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 43-44.

Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION.

See “Operating a Satellite Receiver” on page 60.

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Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 74-

75.

Satellite Receiver and VCR

To connect a satellite receiver and VCR

1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver ’s

satellite input jack.

Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 21.

2 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF input jack.

3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR’s VHF/UHF output jack

to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.

4 Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver’s A/V output

jacks to the VCR’s A/V input jacks.

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

Satellite receiver

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A/V cable

VCR

Coaxial

cable

A/V cable

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red,

white to white, etc.

Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

Watch the satellite receiver Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the

illustration).

The VCR must be turned on and set to the satellite receiver’s line input.

Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the input to which the VCR is connected

(VIDEO 1 in the illustration).

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Set up the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver or VCR

Activate the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver or VCR

Control satellite receiver and VCR functions with the TV remote control

Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV

If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the

remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 43-44.

For the satellite receiver, press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. For the VCR, open the

outside cover, as shown on page 42. Then set the A/V slide switch to the

position you programmed for the VCR.

See “Operating a Satellite Receiver” on page 60 and “Operating a VCR” on

page 60.

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 74-75.

DVD Player with Component Video Connectors

DVD player

For best results, use this connection if your DVD player has component video (Y, P

To connect a DVD player with component video connectors

B, PR) jacks.

1 Use three separate component video cables to connect the

DVD player’s Y, P (VIDEO 5) on the TV.

B and PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks

✍ The Y, PB and PR jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y,

B and CR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y. If so, connect the cables to like colors.

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

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Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red, white to white, etc.

Audio cable

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 to operate the DVD player

Activate the TV remote control to operate the DVD player

Control DVD functions with the TV remote control

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.

See “Operating a DVD Player” on page 61.

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Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 74-75.

✍ You cannot record the signal from any equipment connected into the Y, PB,

R jacks.

DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors

Use this connection if your DVD player does not have component

video (Y, P

To connect a DVD player with A/V connectors

B, PR) jacks.

1 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player’s audio output

jacks to the TV’s audio input jacks.

2 Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player’s S VIDEO jack

to the TV’s S VIDEO jack.

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red, white to white, etc.

S VIDEO

DVD player

Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

Watch the DVD player Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input (VIDEO 1 in the

illustration).

cable

Audio cable

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

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.

See “Operating a DVD Player” on page 61.

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 74-75.

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Camcorder For easy connection of a camcorder, the TV has front A/V input jacks.

If you prefer, however, you can connect the camcorder to the TV’s

Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 21.

rear A/V input jacks.

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

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S VIDEO

VIDEO

To A/V o utp u t

L(MONO)–AUDIO–R

A/V cable

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red, white to white, etc.

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 identify equipment connected to the TV

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 74-75.

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.

Receiver

To line input

Audio cable

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red,

white to white.

2 Using the TV’s Audio Menu, set the Speaker option to Off. Then set

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.

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Using the CONTROL S Feature

CONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony

equipment with one remote control. In addition to allowing you to

control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTROL S

feature allows you to always point your remote control at your TV,

instead of having to point it at the other equipment, which might be

hidden or out of direct line of sight.

Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to the TV.

Use CONTROL S OUT to send signals to connected equipment.

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Setting Up the Channel List

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).

✍ The Auto Setup feature does not apply for installations that use a cable box

for all channel selection.

Using Auto Setup 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV.

2 Press TV FUNCTION on the remote control.

3 To continue running Auto Setup, press CH+. To exit Auto Setup,

press

Auto Setup automatically creates a list of receivable channels. When

finished, the lowest numbered channel is displayed.

To reset the TV to factory settings

CH-.

1 Press POWER to turn on the TV.

2 Hold down RESET on the remote control.

3 Press TV POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back

on.)

4 Release RESET.

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Using the Remote Control

Overview

This chapter describes how to set up, program, and use the TV’s

remote control.

Topic Page

Inserting Batteries 39

Button Descriptions

Programming the Remote Control 43

Inserting Batteries

1 Remove the battery cover from the remote control.

2 Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e

3 Replace the battery cover.

Outside Panel Inside Panel

and E terminals on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

40 42

✍ 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.

Button Descriptions

Outside Panel

1 2 3

4 5

8 9

qa qs qd

qf qg

MUTING

SLEEP

FUNCTION

SAT/CABLE

TV/VIDEO PIC MODE

JUMP

FAVORITES

VOL

MODE

RESET

FREEZE

CODE SET

RM-Y187

SAT/CABLE

ANT

INDEX

DRC

GUIDE

ENTER

TWIN VIEW

POWER

PALETTE

DISPLAY

wa ws wd

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

Buttons

The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which equipment the remote control is operating:

SAT/CABLE: Press to have the remote control operate the

satellite receiver or cable box.

TV: Press to have the remote control operate the TV.

4 TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment

connected to the TV’s video inputs.

5 ANT Press to switch between the sources connected to the

TV’s VHF/UHF and AUX inputs.

6 JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels.

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

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.

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0 VOL +/- Press to adjust the volume. qa Move the joystick Vv B b to move the on-screen

cursor. To select an item, press the center of the joystick ( ).

qs 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.

qd RESET Press to reset the settings to the factory defaults. See

pages 64 and 66. Also used to clear Favorite Channels (see page 51).

qf FREEZE Press to freeze the picture. Press again to restore the

picture. For details, see page 52.

Button Description

qg CODE SET Press to program the remote control to operate non-

Sony video equipment. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 43.

qh POWER

Buttons

qj PIC MODE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available video

qk 0 - 9

ENTER

ql TWIN VIEW Press to turn on and off Twin View. For details, see

w; CH +/- Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly

wa MEMORY STICK Press to display the Memory Stick Menu. For details,

SAT/CABLE: Press to turn on and off the satellite receiver

or cable box.

TV: Press to turn on and off the TV.

picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro. Also available in the Video Menu. For details, see “Selecting Video Options” on pages 64-65.

Press 0 - 9 to select a channel; the channel changes after 3 seconds. Press ENTER to change channels immediately.

pages 48-50.

through channels, press and hold down either CH button.

see “Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer” on page 53.

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ws 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.

wd DISPLAY Press once to display the current channel number,

current time, and channel label (if set). Press again to turn Display off.

wf GUIDE Press to display the program guide of your satellite

program provider.

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 switch. For details, see page 43.

MUTING

SLEEP

SAT/CABLE

MUTING

SYSTEM

OFF

DISC MENU

FAVORITES

RESET

CODE SET

MTS/SAP

MODE

-Y

VOL

FREEZE GUIDE

1 87

FAVORITES

DRC

SLEEP

SAT/CABLE

TV/VIDEO PIC MODE

JUMP

INDEX

PALETTE

DISPLAY

TWIN VIEW

SAT/CABLE

TV/VCR

SELECT

INDEX

POWER

FUNCTION

ANT

ENTER

POWER

VCR/DVD

TWIN VIEW

Button Description

wg SYSTEM OFF Press to turn off all Sony brand audio/video equipment

at once. (May not function with older Sony equipment.)

wh Transport

Buttons

m Rewind N Play z Record (press together with N) x Stop M Fast forward X Pause

wj 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.

wk Vv B b Press Vv B b to move the VCR or DVD player’s on-

screen cursor.

wl DISC MENU Press to display the DVD Menu. e; TV/VCR Press to change to the VHF/UHF output of the VCR. ea VCR/DVD Press to turn on and off the VCR or DVD player. es AV1/2/3/DVD

Slide Switch

Use the A/V slide switch to control connected video equipment. You can program one video source for each switch position. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 43.

ed Press repeatedly to step through the Audio Effect

options. Also available in the Audio Menu. For details, see page 66.

ef SELECT Press to select an item in the VCR or DVD player’s

menu.

eg MENU Press to display the DVD player setup menu.

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Programming the Remote Control

❑ If more than one code

number is listed, try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment.

❑ If you enter a new code

number, the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased.

❑ In some cases, you may not

be able to operate your equipment with the supplied remote control. In such cases, use the equipment’s own remote control unit.

❑ Whenever you remove the

batteries to replace them, the code numbers may revert to the factory setting and must be reset.

The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.

Sony Equipment Switch Position on

Remote Control

Beta, Ed Beta VCRs AV1 303

8 mm VCR AV2 302

VHS VCR AV3 301

DVD player DVD 751

Programmable Code Number

If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to

control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedure to

program the remote control.

✍ The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used

with the remote control.

1 Turn to the list of “Manufacturer’s Codes” on page 44, and find

the three-digit code number for the manufacturer of your equipment. (If more than one code number is listed, use the number listed first.)

2 Set the A/V slide switch to 1, 2, 3, or DVD.

3 Press CODE SET.

4 Enter the three-digit manufacturer’s code number.

5 Press ENTER.

✍ You must do step 5 within 10 seconds of step 4, or you must redo

steps 3 through 5.

6 To check if the code number works, aim the TV’s remote control

at the equipment and press the with that equipment. If it responds, you are done. If not, try using another code listed for that manufacturer.

POWER button that corresponds

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Manufacturer’s Codes

VCRs

Manufacturer Code

Sony 301, 302, 303 Admiral (M. Ward) Aiwa 338, 344 Audio Dynamic Broksonic 319, 317 Canon 309, 308 Citizen 332 Craig 302, 332 Criterion 315 Curtis Mathes 304, 338, 309 Daewoo 341, 312, 309 DBX 314, 336, 337 Dimensia 304 Emerson 319, 320, 316,

Fisher 330, 335 Funai 338 General Electric Go Video 322, 339, 340 Goldstar 332 Hitachi 306, 304, 305,

Instant Replay 309, 308 JC Penney 309, 305, 304,

JVC 314, 336, 337,

Kenwood 314, 336, 332,

LXI (Sears) 332, 305, 330,

Magnavox 308, 309, 310 Marantz 314, 336, 337 Marta 332 Memorex 309, 335 Minolta 305, 304 Mitsubishi/ MGA Multitech 325, 338, 321

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NEC 314, 336, 337 Olympic 309, 308 Optimus 327

327

314, 337

317, 318, 341

329, 304, 309

338

330, 314, 336, 337

345, 346, 347

337

335, 338

323, 324, 325, 326

Manufacturer Code

Orion 317 Panasonic 308, 309, 306,

307 Pentax 305, 304 Philco 308, 309 Philips 308, 309, 310 Pioneer 308 Quasar 308, 309, 306 RCA/ PROSCAN

Realistic 309, 330, 328,

Sansui 314 Samsung 322, 313, 321 Sanyo 330, 335 Scott 312, 313, 321,

Sharp 327, 328 Signature 2000 (M. Ward ) SV2000 338 Sylvania 308, 309, 338,

Symphonic 338 Tas hi ro 3 32 Tatung 314, 336, 337 Teac 314, 336, 338,

Technics 309, 308 Toshiba 312, 3 11 Wards 327, 328, 335,

Yamaha 314, 330, 336,

Zenith 331

Laserdisc Players

Manufacturer Code

Sony 701 Panasonic 704, 710 Pioneer 702

304, 305, 308,

309, 311, 312,

313, 310, 329

335, 324, 338

335, 323, 324,

325, 326

338, 327

310

337

331, 332

337

DVD Players

Manufacturer Code

Sony 751 General Electric Hitachi 758 JVC 756 Magnavox 757 Mitsubishi 761 Oritron 759 Panasonic 753 Philips 757 Pioneer 752 RCA/Proscan 755 Samsung 758 To sh ib a 7 54 Zenith 760

Cable Boxes

Manufacturer Code

Sony 230 Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224,

Jerrold/G. I. 201, 202, 203,

Oak 227, 228, 229 Panasonic 219, 220, 221 Pioneer 214, 215 Scientific Atlanta Tocom 216, 217 Zenith 212, 213

Satellite Receivers

Manufacturer Code

Sony 801 Dish Network 810 Echostar 810 General Electric Hitachi 805 Hughes 804 Mitsubishi 809 Panasonic 803 RCA/ PROSCAN Toshiba 806, 807

755

225, 226

204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 218

209, 210, 211

802

802, 808

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 52

Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer 53

Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 60

Watching TV

For a complete list of all the functions of the remote control, see pages 39-44.

To Do This ... Do This ...

Activate the remote control to operate the TV

Turn on/off the TV Press TV POWER

Tune directly to a channel Press 0-9 and then ENTER (or wait 3

Adjust the volume Press VOL +/-

Mute the volume Press MUTING (press again to unmute)

Alternate back and forth between two channels

Display the current channel number (and other information)

Switch the TV’s input to the VCR, DVD player, or other connected equipment

Change video and audio options, customize the TV’s setup, set parental controls, and more

Press TV FUNCTION

seconds) or Press CH+/-

Press JUMP

The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel tuned.

Press DISPLAY once to display the channel number, current time, and channel label (if set). Press DISPLAY again to turn Display off.

Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV’s video inputs.

Press MENU to display the Menu. For details, see “Using the Menus” on page 63.

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Switch sources connected to the TV’s VHF/UHF and AUX inputs

the TV’s input between

Press ANT to alternate between sources connected to the TV’s VHF/UHF and AUX inputs.

Using the Scrolling Index

The Scrolling Index lets you select programs from a scrolling index of video pictures.

1 Press INDEX.

The Scrolling Index appears, with the currently selected program in the main (left) window, and four scrolling video pictures in the right.

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.

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Live preview window

2 To change the direction of the scrolling, move the joystick V or v. 3 To change the speed of the scrolling, move and hold the joystick

V or v.

4 To change a frozen video picture to a live video, move the

joystick V or v to highlight the picture, then press .

5 To move the live video (from step 4 ) from the right to the main

(left) window of the Scrolling Index, press again.

To exit the Scrolling Index

Press INDEX.

❑

Factors Affecting Scrolling Index

❑ Scrolling Index does not function if you use a cable box to view all channels.

❑ Sources connected to the AUX, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6, and VIDEO 7 inputs display in the left

window, but not the right windows.

❑ Scrolling Index does not function if parental controls are set (see page 70).

Using Twin View

Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources — from an antenna, VCR, DVD, etc. — on the screen at the same time. You hear the sound from only one of the sources at a time, but you can choose which source’s sound is selected. You can also change the relative size of each of the pictures.

Displaying Twin Pictures

1 Tune the TV to a working channel. 2 Press .

A second picture appears. The active picture is highlighted in blue.

To cancel Twin View and watch the active picture

❑

Press or .

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.

❑ If you use a cable box, you can view the cable box output in one Twin View window and

view a different source (such as a VCR or DVD player) in the second window by using the

TV/VIDEO button. For details, see “Connecting Optional Equipment” on page 21.

❑ Sources connected to the AUX, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6, and VIDEO 7 inputs display in the left

Twin View window, but not the right.

❑ If you are viewing a 4:3 source and a 16:9 enhanced source (such as a DVD) side by side in

Twin View, the 4:3 source appears larger.

❑ Twin View does not display channels that are blocked by parental settings (see page 70).

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Activating the Picture

To activate the picture in the right window

❑

Move the joystick b.

To activate the picture in the left window

❑

Move the joystick B.

Functions Available in the Active (Highlighted) Window

To Do This ... Do This ...

Tune to a channel Press 0-9 and then ENTER (or wait 3

seconds) or Press CH+/-

Adjust the volume Press VOL +/-

Mute the volume Press MUTING (press again to unmute)

Switch sources connected to the TV’s VHF/UHF and AUX inputs

Switch sources connected to the TV’s A/V inputs

Change the picture size Move the joystick V or v. (For details, see

the TV’s input between

Press ANT (left window only)

Press TV/VIDEO

“Changing the Picture Size” on page 50.)

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Changing the Picture Size

The zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right pictures.

1 Move the joystick B or b to

activate the picture that you want to resize.

2 Move the joystick V to enlarge

the picture.

3 Move the joystick v to make the

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.

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Using Favorite Channels

Creating a List of Favorite Channels

For details on using the Channel Menu, see page 68.

The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to eight favorite channels that you specify.

1 Press MENU to display the Menu. 2 Move the joystick B or b to highlight the Channel icon and press

3 Press to select Favorite Channels. 4 Move the joystick V or v to highlight a Favorite Channel number

(1-8) and press .

5 Move the joystick V or v to highlight a channel you want to

assign to the Favorite Channel number. A preview of the highlighted channel appears in the upper right of the screen. Press to select that channel as a Favorite Channel.

6 To add more channels to your favorites list, repeat steps 4-5.

To clear a Favorite Channel, move the joystick V or v to highlight the channel you want to clear. Press and then press

RESET.

7 Press MENU to exit the Menu.

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Displaying a List of Favorite Channels

To assign Channel Labels (e.g., ABC, HBO, MTV, etc.) to channel numbers, as shown at right, use the Channel Label feature in the Channel Menu (see page 69).

1 Press FAVORITES. The Favorite Channels list appears.

Preview of highlighted Favorite

Channel

Favorites 10 ABC 20 HBO

36 MTV

6FOX

8CBS 37 COMED 40

Exit

Favori te Channels

2 Move the joystick V or v to highlight the channel you want to

watch.

A preview of the highlighted Favorite Channel appears.

3 Press to select the channel you want to watch.

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

2 The TV switches to Twin View mode and displays the “frozen”

picture on the right, while the current program continues on the left.

FREEZE.

Current

program

in progress

Call 555-1234

Frozen picture

3 To cancel and return to normal viewing, press FREEZE (or just tune

to another channel).

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Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer

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About Memory Stick

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.

Supported Image Typ es

This TV’s Memory Stick viewer can display only still images that have been recorded on Memory Stick media by Sony brand digital still and video cameras.

✍ The TV’s Memory Stick viewer is compatible with Memory Sticks up to and

including 128MB. It is not compatible with Memory Sticks that exceed 128MB.

Recorded images must also meet the following specifications:

❑ 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).

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:

Image Directory Name

Image File Names

✍ Do not rename directories. If the names are changed, the still images

cannot be displayed on your TV.

Unsupported Image Types

This TV’s Memory Stick viewer cannot display any of the following:

❑ Images recorded on digital still cameras and digital video

cameras that are not Sony brand

❑ Images recorded using products that are not DCF compliant,

including the following Sony products:

Digital still cameras DSC-D700, DSC-D770

Digital video cameras DCR-TRV900/DSR-PD100A

❑ Images stored on a Memory Stick that has a capacity that exceeds

128MB

❑ Images stored in TIFF or any other non-JPEG compression format

❑ Images in directories that were modified or renamed on a

computer

❑ Images with less than 16 horizontal and/or vertical lines per dot

❑ Images with more than 4096 horizontal and/or vertical lines per

dot

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Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick

To insert a Memory Stick

1 Locate the Memory Stick slot (see page 10) and insert the

Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot as illustrated below. When inserted properly, it should slide in with little resistance and click into place.

✍ 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.

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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.

Displaying the Memory Stick Menu

1 Insert a 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.

Memory Stick

Index

Slideshow

Setup

Select: +Move: V v

3 To select an option, move the joystick V or v 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 To exit the Memory Stick Menu, press CH +/-, TV/VIDEO, ANT, or use

the

0-9 buttons and ENTER (or wait 3 seconds) to select a channel.

✍ Memory Stick functions are not available while using Twin View, Freeze or

Favorite Channel functions.

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Using the Memory Stick Index

The Memory Stick Index lets you view images that are on the Memory Stick in an index of thumbnail images.

✍ There is no audio signal available while viewing images on Memory Stick.

1 Insert a 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 . The Memory

Stick Index appears.

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The Page and folder ( ) buttons are available only if the Memory Stick contains more images or folders than can be displayed on one screen.

Memory Stick Index

Directory Name: 900MSDCF Page 1/42 Filename:DSC00004 Image: 12/254

Date & Time: 4/12/2001 6:43PM Picture Size: 640x480

+Move: V v B b

Select:

Page -

Page

The selected image is highlighted in yellow

Information about the selected image

4 Move the joystick V v B b 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 B.

Display the next image Move the joystick b. If you move the

joystick b while viewing the last image, the first image is displayed. If you move the joystick B while viewing the first image, the last image is displayed.

Display the Memory Stick Index

Press .

5 To return to the Memory Stick Menu, move the joystick to

✍ If a blank square appears instead of a thumbnail image, this indicates that

Menu and press .

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.

Using the Memory Stick Slideshow

The Memory Stick Slideshow lets you watch a slideshow of the images that are on the Memory Stick.

1 Insert a Memory Stick that contains the images you want to view.

For details, see page 55.

2 Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control. The Memory

Stick Menu appears.

3 Move the joystick to highlight Slideshow and press . The

slideshow starts.

4 To end the slideshow, press . The Memory Stick Menu is

displayed.

Changing the Memory Stick Setup Options

1 Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control. The Memory

Stick Menu appears.

2 Move the joystick to highlight Setup and press . The Memory

Stick Setup Menu appears.

Memory Stick Setup

Slideshow - Interval: 5 sec

Slideshow - Repeat: On

File Information: On

Rotate Picture

Move: V v B b

Select:

3 Move the joystick to highlight an option and press .

Option Description

Menu Returns to the Memory Stick Menu.

Slideshow – Interval

Slideshow – Repeat Select On to set the slideshow to repeat after

File Information Select On to show file information of each image

Rotate Picture Displays the Rotate Picture screen. For details, see

Decrease or increase the length of time that each image is displayed: 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes, or 15 minutes.

displaying all the images recorded on the Memory Stick. Select Off to not repeat the slideshow.

while that image is being displayed.

“Using the Rotate Picture Screen” on page 59.

4 Move the joystick b (or press ) to change settings. Move the

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5 To exit the Memory Stick Setup Menu, move the joystick to

joystick B (or press ) to select the changed setting.

Menu and press .

Using the Rotate Picture Screen

The Rotate Picture Screen lets you rotate an image from an index of thumbnails.

✍ You cannot rotate images if the LOCK switch on the Memory Stick is on. To

rotate the images, first set the LOCK switch to off.

1 In the Memory Stick Setup Menu, move the joystick to highlight

Rotate Picture and press . The Rotate Picture screen appears.

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The Page and folder ( ) buttons are available only if the Memory Stick contains more images or folders than can be displayed on one screen.

Rotate Picture

Directory Name: 900MSDCF Page 1/42 Filename:DSC00004 Image: 12/254

Date & Time: 4/27/2001 6:43PM Picture Size: 640x480

+Move: V v B b

Select:

Page -

Page

2 Move the joystick V v B b to highlight an image that you want to

rotate.

3 Press to rotate an image 90 degrees in a clockwise direction. 4 To return to the Memory Stick Setup Menu, move the joystick to

highlight

Menu and press .

✍ If a blank square appears instead of the thumbnail image, this indicates

that the image does not support a thumbnail view and cannot be rotated.

Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control

All Equipment

To Do This ... Do This ...

Switch the TV’s input to the VCR, DVD player, or other connected equipment

Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV’s video inputs.

Operating a VCR

Set up the TV remote control to operate non-Sony equipment

To Do This ... Press

Activate the remote control to operate the VCR

Change channels CH +/- Record N and z simultaneously Play N

Stop x Fast forward M Rewind the tape m

Pause X

Search the picture forward or backward

Change input mode TV/VCR

You must program the remote control the first time you use it. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 43 to 44.

Open the outside cover, as shown on page 42. Then set the A/V slide switch to the position you programmed for the VCR.

M or m during playback

(release to resume normal playback)

Operating a Satellite Receiver

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To Do This ... Press

Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver

Tur n 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

SAT/CABLE FUNCTION

V v B b

Operating a Cable Box

Operating a DVD Player

To Do This ... Press

Activate the remote control to operate the cable box

Tur n on / off SAT/CABLE POWER

Select a channel 0-9, ENTER

Change channels CH +/-

Back to previous channel JUMP

To Do This ... Press

Activate the remote control to operate the DVD

Play N

Stop x Pause X

Step through different tracks of the disc

SAT/CABLE FUNCTION

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.

M to step forward or m to step backward

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Operating an MDP (Laserdisc Player)

Step through different chapters of a video disc

Display the DVD player Menu (Setup)

Display the DVD Menu DISC MENU

Move highlight (cursor)

Select item

To Do This ... Press

Activate the remote control to operate the MDP

Play N

Stop x Pause X

Search the picture forward or backward

CH+ to step forward or CH- to step backward

MENU (inside panel)

V v B b

SELECT

Open the outside cover, as shown on page 42. Then set the A/V slide switch to the position you programmed for the MDP player.

M or m during playback

(release to resume normal playback)

Search a chapter forward or backward

CH +/-

Using the Menus

Overview

The Menu gives you access to the following features:

Menu Icon Description Page

Allows you to make adjustments to your picture settings. It also allows you to customize the Picture Mode based on the type of program you are viewing, select Advanced Video options, and more.

Offers enhanced audio options such as listening to second audio programming (SAP) or customizing

Press MENU to enter and

exit Menus.

the Effect of the sound on your TV.

Allows you to set up a Favorite Channel list, run the Auto Program function, and more.

Lets you control the viewing of programs based on their ratings.

Lets you set the clock on your TV and allows you to program your TV for scheduled viewing using the Timers.

Provides several options for setting up your 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

Menus include navigation help text that appears at the bottom of each Menu.

Move through the Menu options

Select an option to change

Change an option’s settings

Select (confirm) changed setting or B

Exit the Menu MENU

B b

V v

V v B b

Using the Video Menu

To select the Video Menu

1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick B or b to

highlight the Video icon and press .

3 Move the joystick to highlight

an option. Press option.

4 Move the joystick V v B b to

change settings. Press to select the changed setting.

5 Press MENU to exit the Menu.

To restore the factory default settings for Video settings (except for Advanced Video settings):

❑

Press RESET on the remote control when in the Video Menu.

to select an

Mode: Vivid

Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp.: Cool ClearEdge VM: High Advanced Video

Move: V v B b

Select:

End: MENU

Selecting Video Options

To change from one Mode to another, use the PIC MODE button on the remote control.

You can alter the Video Menu settings (Picture,

Brightness, Color, etc.) for each

Mode.

The Video Menu includes the following options:

Option Description

Mode

Customized picture viewing

Picture Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color, or

Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.

Color Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity.

Hue Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones.

Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.

Color Temp.

White intensity adjustment

Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and

sharpness.

Standard Select for standard picture settings.

Movie Select to display a softer picture.

Pro Select to display a picture with minimum

enhancements.

decrease picture contrast and soften the color.

Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint.

Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.

Warm Select to give the white colors a red tint

(NTSC-Standard).

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To change quickly from one DRC Mode to another, use the

DRC MODE button on the remot

control.

To change quickly from one DRC Palette to another, use the

DRC PALETTE button on the

remote control.

Option Description

ClearEdge VM

Ve lo c i ty Modulation

Advanced Video

Sharpens picture definition to give every object a sharp, clean edge. Select from High, Medium, Low, Off.

Select Program to choose among the DRC Mode and DRC Palette options.

DRC Mode Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x

DRC Palette Allows you to customize the level of detail

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density, for high quality sources (i.e., 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.

(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.

For best results, adjust the Reality by moving the joystick

until you are satisfied with the

level of detail. Then adjust the Clarity by moving the joystick

until you have a smooth,

detailed image.

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 To save the setting, press .

To return the Custom options to the default factory settings, press the RESET button.

Using the Audio Menu

To select the Audio Menu

1 Press MENU.

Selecting Audio Options

2 Move the joystick B or b to

highlight the Audio icon and press .

3 Move the joystick to highlight

an option. Press an option.

to select

Tr eb l e Bass Balan ce Steady Sound: Off Effect: Simulated MTS: Stereo Speaker: On Audio Out: Fixed

Move: V v B b

Select:

End: MENU

4 Move the joystick V v B b 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

Treb le Adjust to decrease or increase higher-pitched sounds.

Bass Adjust to decrease or increase lower-pitched sounds.

Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.

Steady Sound Auto Select to stabilize the volume.

To change quickly from one Effect to another, use the button on the inside panel of the remote control.

To change quickly from one MTS mode to another, use the

MTS/SAP button on the inside

panel of the remote control.

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Off Select to turn off Steady Sound.

Effect TruSurround Select for surround sound (for stereo programs

only).

Simulated Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.

Off Normal stereo or mono reception.

MTS

Enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs

Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a

program broadcast in stereo.

Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second

audio programs when a signal is received. (If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in Stereo mode.)

Mono Select for mono reception. (Use to reduce noise

during weak stereo broadcasts.)

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

Easy control of volume adjustments

This option can be set only when the Speaker option is set to Off.

Variable The TV’s speakers are turned off, but the

volume output from your audio system can still be controlled by the TV’s remote control.

Fixed The TV’s speakers are turned off and the

volume output of the TV is fixed. Use your audio receiver ’s remote control to adjust the volume through your audio system.

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Using the Channel Menu

To select the Channel Menu

1 Press MENU.

Selecting Channel Options

2 Move the joystick B or b to

highlight the Channel icon and press .

3 Move the joystick to highlight

an option. Press an option.

to select

Favorite Channels Cable: On Channel Fix: Off Auto Program Channel Skip/Add Channel Label

Move: V v B b

Select:

End: MENU

4 Move the joystick V v B b to

change settings. Press to select the changed setting.

5 Press MENU to exit the Menu.

The Channel Menu includes the following options:

Option Description

Favorite Channels Lets you set up a list of your favorite channels. For

details, see “Using Favorite Channels” on page 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.

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Channel Fix

Useful when you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected

Auto Program Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all

Off Turns off Channel Fix. 2-6 “Fix” your TV’s channel setting to 2–6 and

use the cable box or satellite receiver to change channels. Select one of these settings if you connected the equipment to the VHF/UHF jack.

AUX 2-6 Same as 2–6, except you select one of these

settings if you connected the equipment to the AUX jack (see page 13).

Video 1 Use this setting if you have connected the

equipment to the A/V input jacks.

receivable channels.

Channels that you set to be skipped can be accessed only with the 0-9 buttons.

Option Description

Channel Skip/Add

Allows you to customize the channel list that appears when you use the CH+/- buttons.

1 Move the joystick V or v to scroll through the

channels until you find the channel you want to skip or add. Then press to select it.

2 Move the joystick V or v to toggle between Add or

Skip. Then press to select.

3 To add or skip more channels, repeat steps 1 and 2. 4 Move the joystick B to return to the Channel Menu,

or press MENU to exit the Menus.

Channel Label Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to

channel numbers. You can label up to 20 channels.

1 Move the joystick to highlight Channel and press . 2 Move the joystick V v to scroll through the channel

numbers (1-125). Then press to select the channel number that you want to assign a label.

3 Move the joystick to highlight Label and press . 4 Move the joystick V v to scroll through the label

characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Then press to select the highlighted character.

5 Repeat to add up to 5 characters to the label. 6 To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-4. 7 Move the joystick B to return to the Channel Menu,

or press MENU to exit the Menus.

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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:

_ _ _ _

Selecting Parent Options

If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you should select Child,

Youth, or Young Adult to help

simplify the rating selection. To set more specific ratings, select

Custom.

For descriptions of Child,

Youth, and Young Adult

ratings, see page 71.

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To select the Parent Menu

1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick B or b to

Press + to enter password

Move: V v B b

Select:

End: 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 V v B b to change settings. Press to select

the changed setting.

6 Press MENU to exit the Menu.

✍ You need your password for any future access into the Parent Menu. If

you lose your password, see “Lost password” on page 83.

The Parent Menu includes the following options:

Option Description

Parental Lock

Turn ratings on/off and select a rating system

Change Password For changing your password.

Select Country U.S.A. Select to use USA ratings (see page 71).

Off Parental lock is off. No programs are

blocked from viewing.

Child Maximum ratings permitted are:

❏ US: TV-Y, TV-G, G ❏ Canada: C, G, TV-Y

Youth Maximum ratings permitted are:

❏ US: TV-PG, PG ❏ Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG

Y. A d ul t Maximum ratings permitted are:

❏ US: TV-14, PG-13 ❏ Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14

Custom Select to set ratings manually.

❏ US: See page 71 for details. ❏ Canada: See page 72 for details.

Canada Select to use Canadian ratings (see

page 72).

US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options

The Content-Based Ratings are linked to the level of the Age-Based Rating. For example, a program with an Age-Based Rating of TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate violence, while a TV-14 V (Violence) rating may contain more intense violence.

To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the AgeBased Ratings.

For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For Canadian models, see page 72.)

Option Description

Movie Rating G All children and General Audience.

PG Parental Guidance suggested.

PG-13 Parental Guidance for children under 13.

R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is

suggested for children under 17.

TV Rating

Block programs by their rating, content or both

NC-17 and X

Age-Based Ratings

TV-Y All children.

TV-Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older.

TV-G General Audience.

TV-PG Parental Guidance suggested.

TV-14 Parents Strongly cautioned.

TV-MA Mature Audience only.

No one 17 or under allowed.

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If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of programs may be blocked: emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather.

Viewing Blocked Programs

Content-Based Ratings

FV Fantasy Violence.

D Suggestive Dialogue.

L Strong Language.

S Sexual situations.

V Violence.

Unrated

Block programs or movies that are broadcast without a rating

Block Blocks all programs and movies that are

broadcast without a rating.

Allow Allows programs and movies that are

broadcast without a rating.

You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press the

ENTER button when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the

password. This temporarily switches off the Parental Lock. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated.

Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options

For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For US models, see page 71

Option Description

English Rating C All children.

C8+ Children 8 years and older.

G General programming.

PG Parental Guidance.

14+ Viewers 14 and older.

18+ Adult programming.

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 Programs

You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press the

ENTER button when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the

password. This temporarily switches off the Parental Lock. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated.

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Using the Timer Menu

Selecting Timer Options

To go directly to programming Timer 1 or 2 , press instead of moving the joystick b.

To return to the Timer Menu after programming one of the Timers, press when the highlight is in the channel number field.

To select the Timer Menu

1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick B or b to

Timer 1: Off Timer 2: Off Current Time

highlight the Timer icon and press .

To reset the Clock or Timers

Press RESET on the remote

❑

Move: V v B b

control, when in the Timer Menu, to reset to the factory defaults.

3 The Timer Menu includes the following options:

Option Description

Timer 1 Timer 2

You can use the Timers to program the TV to turn on and off and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing times.

Timer 1 and Timer 2 are not available to be set until you set

the Current Time.

1 Move the joystick V or v to highlight Timer 1 or

Timer 2. To set the timer, move the joystick b.

2 Move the joystick V or v to highlight one of the

following options, then press .

Program Select to set the Timer by day, time,

duration, and channel.

Off Select to turn off the Timer. (Your previous

settings are saved.)

3 If you selected Program in step 2, move the joystick V

and v to set the day(s), hour, minute, duration, and channel number. Press (or move the joystick b) to confirm each setting and move to the next setting. Move the joystick B to go back to the previous setting.

4 Press MENU to exit the Menu. An LED on the front

panel will light, indicating the timer has been set.

Select:

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Current Time

1 Press to select Current Time. 2 Move the joystick V and v to set the current time

(day, hour, and minute). Press (or move the joystick b) to confirm each setting and move to the next setting. Move the joystick B to go back to the previous setting.

3 Press MENU to exit the Menu.

Using the Setup Menu

To select the Setup Menu

Selecting Setup Options

1 Press MENU.

Caption Vision: Off

2 Move the joystick B or b to

highlight the Setup icon and press .

Video Label Tilt Correction: 0 Language: English 16:9 Enhanced Demo

3 Move the joystick to highlight

an option. Press an option.

to select

Move: V v B b

Select:+End: MENU

4 Move the joystick V v B b to change settings. Press to select

the changed setting.

5 Press MENU to exit the Menu.

The Setup Menu includes the following options:

Option Description

Caption Vision Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for

programs that are broadcast with closed caption).

CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4

Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program. (Should be set to CC1 for most programs.)

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Tex t1,Tex t2, Tex t3,Tex t4

Info Displays the program name and

Off Turns off Caption Vision.

Displays network/station information presented using either half or the whole screen (if available). For closed captioning, set to CC1.

the time remaining in the program (if the broadcaster offers this service). Displays when the channel is changed or the DISPLAY button is pressed.

The Skip label is useful for inputs that do not have equipment connected to them.

To use 16:9 Enhanced with widescreen DVDs, set your DVD player to 16:9 aspect ratio. (Aspect ratio is the ratio of width to height of the screen. 16:9 is also referred to as widescreen format.)

Option Description

Video Label Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to

the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 5 jack, you can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 5 input. Then when you press the TV/VIDEO button to change inputs, the Video Label you assigned to that input appears on screen.

1 Move the joystick V or v to highlight the video input

(VIDEO 1-7) to which you want to assign a label. Then press to select the input.

2 Move the joystick V or v to highlight one of the

displayed labels. Then press to select the label.

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.

Tilt Correction Allows you to correct any tilt of the picture.

Move the joystick B or b to choose a correction between +7 and -7 and press .

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.

Language Select to display all on-screen Menus in your language of

choice.

16:9 Enhanced Provides enhanced picture resolution for widescreen

(anamorphic) sources, such as selected DVD titles. This option is available only when the TV is set to VIDEO 1-7, which you can do by pressing the TV/VIDEO button.

On To activate manually. Returns to

Auto when you switch to another

video input or change channels.

Auto To activate automatically when a

16:9 signal is received.

✍ If the AUTO setting does not automatically detect the

16:9 signal from your DVD player, select On to manually turn on the 16:9 Enhanced feature.

Demo Runs a demonstration of on-screen Menus.

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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

Glossary

analog signal A signaling method that uses continuous changes in the amplitude or frequency of an

component video Component video is sent through three cables: two color shade (chrominance) signals and one

composite video Composite video is sent through a single cable. Composite video combines the color shade

electronic transmission to convey information.

aspect ratio 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

brightness (luminance) signal. Component video achieves greater color accuracy than composite video or S VIDEO by splitting chrominance into two separate portions.

(chrominance) and brightness (luminance) information into one video signal.

degauss 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.

16:9 aspect ratio

digital television (DTV) A new technology for transmitting and receiving broadcast television signals. DTV provides

clearer resolution and improved sound quality over analog television.

National Television System

Committee (NTSC)

RF Radio Frequency. That part of the frequency spectrum in which it is possible to radiate

S VIDEO S VIDEO requires a single cable, which carries the brightness (luminance) and color

VHF/UHF VHF (Very High Frequency) is the part of the radio spectrum from 30 to 300 megahertz. UHF

480i Provides 480 lines of resolution. Displays images using interlaced scanning, which first

480p Provides 480 lines of resolution. Displays images using progressive scanning, which transmits

720p Provides 720 lines of resolution. Displays images using progressive scanning, which transmits

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.

(transmit) electromagnetic waves.

(chrominance) signals of the picture separately. S VIDEO provides better resolution than composite video, which carries the signals together.

(Ultra High Frequency) is the part of the radio spectrum from 300 to 3,000 megahertz.

transmits all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines.

each line from top to bottom.

1080i Provides 1080 lines of resolution. Displays images using interlaced scanning, which first

transmits all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines. 1080i is one of the formats used by HDTV (High Definition TV).

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Notes on Using Memory Stick Media

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Memory Stick Precautions

When using Memory Stick media, follow these precautions:

❑ To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not turn off

the TV or remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being read (as indicated by the Memory Stick indicator light being on).

❑ Avoid touching the terminal of Memory Stick media or bringing

it into contact with a metal object.

❑ Do not drop, bend, or submit Memory Stick media to external

shock.

❑ Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media.

❑ Avoid getting liquid on Memory Stick media.

❑ Apply labels only within the designated label area.

Label Area

❑ To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not use or

store Memory Stick media in a location subject to:

❑ High temperature (such as near a heater or inside a hot car)

❑ High humidity

❑ Direct sunlight

❑ Corrosive substances

❑ Magnetic fields

❑ Excessive dust

❑ Static electricity or electric noise

❑ Store and carry Memory Stick media in its original case to ensure

protection of stored data.

❑ Save a backup of stored data.

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-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).

Troubleshooting

Twi n V iew

Problem Possible Remedies

I cannot get Twin View to work

There is no Twin View window, or it is just static

Twin View cannot display anything but TV channels

Twin View displays the same program in both windows

❏ If you are using a cable box to unscramble all channels (as shown on

page 20), you cannot use the Twin View feature. This is because the cable box can unscramble only one channel at a time. But if you need the cable box to unscramble only some (usually premium) channels, you can use Twin View for unscrambled channels if you connect both a cable and cable box, as shown on page 18.

❏ You can use Twin View to view a signal from a different source that is

connected to the TV's A/V jacks (such as a VCR or DVD player) in the second window by pressing the TV/VIDEO button while in Twin View.

❏ Sources connected to the AUX, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6, and VIDEO 7 inputs

display in the left Twin View window, but not the right.

❏ Be sure the Twin View window is set to a video input or channel that has a

signal airing.

❏ You might be tuned to a video input with nothing connected to it. Try

cycling through the video inputs by pressing the TV/VIDEO button.

❏ If you connected equipment to the TV’s AUX jack, it will display in the left

Twin View window, but not the right.

❏ Try cycling through the video inputs by pressing the TV/VIDEO button.

Check that the Video Label option is not set to Skip. (See the Setup Menu on page 75.)

❏ Both Twin View windows might be set to the same channel. Try changing

channels in either window.

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Remote Control

Problem Possible Remedies

Remote control does not operate

Cannot change channels with the remote control

Remote control does not operate non-Sony video equipment

❏ The batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries. ❏ Check the orientation of the batteries. ❏ Press the TV FUNCTION button. You may have inadvertently pressed the

SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button, which changes the remote control to SAT or

CABLE mode.

❏ Make sure the TV’s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet. ❏ Locate the TV at least 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.

❏ If you are using the TV to change channels, first press the TV FUNCTION

button.

❏ If you are using another device to change channels, be sure you have not

inadvertently switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting. Use the

Channel Fix option to “fix” the channel based on the hookup you used (see

page 68).

❏

If you are using another device to change channels, be sure to press the

FUNCTION

to change channels, be sure to press the

❏ If you replaced the batteries to the remote recently, the code numbers for

the video equipment may need to be reset.

❏ There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are

attempting to operate.

❏ There is a possibility that some non-Sony equipment cannot be operated by

your Sony TV remote.You may need to use the equipment’s original remote control.

button for that device. For example, if you are using your cable box

SAT/CABLE FUNCTION

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button.

Memory Stick

Problem Possible Remedies

Image does not display ❏ Make sure the image is supported by the TV (see pages 53-54).

❏ Make sure the Memory Stick is inserted properly (see page 55). ❏ Memory Stick functions are not available while using Twin View, Freeze or

Favorite Channel functions.

Blank square appears instead of a thumbnail image

Cannot rotate image, no thumbnail appears

Cannot hear audio while using Memory Stick

Image file name does not appear; instead, dashes (---) appear

❏ This indicates that the image does not support a thumbnail view. Selecting

the icon, however, displays the full-size image on the screen. It could also indicate that both the thumbnail and full-size images are corrupted or not supported.

❏ Be sure the LOCK switch on the Memory Stick is set to off. ❏ If a blank square appears instead of the thumbnail image, this indicates

that the image does not support a thumbnail view and cannot be rotated.

❏ There is no audio available while using Memory Stick.

❏ Dashes appear instead of the file name if the image was recorded using

equipment that is not DCF-compliant. Dashes also appear if a DCFcompliant file was renamed.

Video

Problem Possible Remedies

No picture (screen not lit), no sound

Dark, poor or no picture (screen lit), good sound

No color ❏ Adjust the Color option in the Video Menu (see page 64). Only snow and noise

appear on the screen

Dotted lines or stripes

Double images or ghosts ❏ Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the

“Black box” on screen ❏ You have selected a text option in the Setup Menu and no text is available.

16:9 Enhanced feature ❏ If the Auto setting does not automatically detect the 16:9 signal from your

❏ If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may

need service. Call your local Sony Service Center.

❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in. ❏ Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. ❏ Press the TV/VIDEO button to cycle through the connected video sources. ❏ Try another channel; it could be station trouble.

❏ Adjust the Picture option in the Video Menu (see page 64). ❏ Adjust the Brightness option in the Video Menu (see page 64). ❏ Check the antenna/cable connections.

❏ 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.

problem.

(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.

DVD player, select On to manually turn on the 16:9 Enhanced feature. For details, see page 75.

Audio

Problem Possible Remedies

Good picture, no sound

Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box

Sound seems weak or insufficient

Cannot raise the volume on external audio speakers

❏ Press MUTING so that the word Muting disappears from the screen (see page

❏ 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.

❏ The TV’s audio might be set to Auto SAP or Mono, when it might be better set

❏ If the Speaker option is set to Off and the Audio Out option is set to Fixed (in

❏ To turn on the TV speakers, set the Speaker option to On (see page 66).

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40).

Then press TV FUNCTION and adjust the TV’s volume.

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).

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.

Channels

Problem Possible Remedies

Cannot receive upper channels (UHF) when using an antenna

TV is fixed to one channel ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are

Cannot receive any channels when using cable TV

Cannot receive or select channels

❏ 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).

❏ 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).

General

Problem Possible Remedies

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 ❏ If a menu option appears in gray, this indicates that the TV is in a state in

Lost password ❏ In the password screen (see page 70), enter the following master password:

TV makes “popping” sound when turned on

LED on front panel is lit ❏ The STAND BY LED (see page 11) blinks when the TV is turned on, then

❏ Turn on the TV. While holding down the RESET button on the remote

control, press the POWER button on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.) Release the RESET button.

❏ Press the RESET button on the remote control while in the Video Menu (see

page 64).

❏ Press the RESET button on the remote control while in the Audio Menu (see

page 66).

❏ Be sure the Video Label option is not set to Skip (see page 75).

which the menu option is not available.

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.

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.

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Specifications

Picture Tube FD Trinitro n® tube Antenna 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Television System NTSC, American TV Standard Channel Coverage VHF 2-13

UHF 14-69

CATV 1-125 Power Requirements 120V, 60 Hz Inputs/Outputs

DVI-HDTV 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.

Video (IN) 4 total (1 on front panel) 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative S Video (IN) 3 total (1 on front panel) Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative

C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms

Audio (IN) 7 total (1 on front panel) 500 mVrms (100% modulation)

Impedance: 47 kilohm

Component Video Input 2 (Y, P

CONTROL S (IN/OUT) 1 Variable/Fixed Audio (OUT) 1 More than 408 mVrms at the maximum

Supplied Accessories Remote Control RM-Y187

AA (R6) Batteries 2 supplied for remote control Visible Screen Size KV-36XBR800 36 in (914.4 mm) picture measured diagonally

KV-40XBR800 40 in (1016 mm) picture measured diagonally Actual CRT Size KV-36XBR800 38 in (965 mm) picture measured diagonally

KV-40XBR800 42 in (1066.8 mm) picture measured diagonally Speaker Output 7.5 W x 2 + 15 W subwoofer

Dimensions (W x H x D) KV-36XBR800 1020 x 790 x 639 mm

KV-40XBR800 1093 x 836 x 665 mm

Mass KV-36XBR800 109 kg (240 lbs)

KV-40XBR800 136 kg (300 lbs) Power Consumption In Use 280 W

In Standby 1 W

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

, PR) Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync

negative; P P

: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

volume setting (Variable) More than 408 mVrms (Fixed) Impedance (output): 2 kilohms

(40 1/8 x 31 1/8 x 25 1/8 in)

(43 1/8 x 33 x 26 1/8 in)

: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

Optional Accessories

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❑ A/V Cable (VMC-810/820/830 HG)

❑ Audio Cable (RKC-515HG)

❑ Component Video Cable (VMC-10/30 HG)

❑ TV Stand, for KV-36XBR800: SU-36XBR8

TV Stand, for KV-40XBR800: SU-40XBR8

❑ Memory Stick media: 8 MB (MSA-8A); 16 MB (MSA-16A); 32

MB (MSA-32A); 64 MB (MSA-64A); 128 MB (MSA-128A)

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0-9 buttons 41, 46 16:9 (widescreen) 8, 75

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

cable

connecting 15

setting On/Off with VCR, connecting

cable box

connecting with VCR 24

Twin View issues using with TV remote control

camcorder, connecting 35 Caption Vision 74

CATV. See cable CH buttons

changing picture size, in Twin View 50 Channel Menu 63, 68 Channel Skip/Add 69

channels

creating labels 69

11, 41, 46

setting up

CineMotion 8, 40, 65 ClearEdge VM 8, 65 clearing, Favorite Channels 51 closed caption modes 74 CODE SET button 41 color, adjusting 64 CONTROL S 37 CONTROL S IN/OUT jacks, described 13 Cool, Color Temperature 64 cursor movement buttons 11

degauss 83 Demo, Menus 75 Digital Reality Creation 7 Digital Visual Interface (DVI) 8 DISC MENU button 42, 61 DISPLAY button 41, 46 DRC Mode 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

DVI. See Digital Visual Interface. DVI-HDTV

Effect button 42 ENTER button 41, 46

Fast-forward button 42

Favorite Channels

clearing 51

in Channel Menu using

FAVORITES button 40 features 7 Fixed audio setting 67

FREEZE button 40, 52 Freeze, using 52

GUIDE button 41

HD Detailer 8

HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) jacks,

described

hue, adjusting 64

INDEX button 40, 47 interlaced 7, 40, 65, 78

joystick 40 JUMP button 40, 46

label

channels 69

Language, setting 75 LOCK switch, Memory Stick 59

MDP, using with TV remote control 61

Memory Stick

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indicator (LED) inserting insertion slot Menu precautions Rotate Picture Setup options Slideshow supported and unsupported images troubleshooting using

Memory Stick button 41 MENU button 11, 40, 42, 46, 63

Menus

Audio 63, 66

Channel Parent

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53–59

63, 68

63, 70

63, 74

63, 73

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

Parent Menu 63, 70 parental control, described 8 password, changing 70 Pause button 42 PIC MODE button 41 picture contrast, adjusting 64

Picture in Picture. See Twin View. Play button

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

ratings, setting 70–72 ratings, viewing blocked programs 71, 72 Record buttons 42

remote control

inserting batteries 39

programming

removing, Favorite Channels 51 RESET button 40

resetting

Audio options 66

Timer options Video options

Rewind button 42 rotate picture, Memory Stick 59

43–44

73 64

S VIDEO jack, described 11, 13 SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button 40 SAT/CABLE POWER button 41 satellite receiver, using with TV remote control

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

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

Variable audio setting 67

VCR

using with TV remote control 60

with cable box, connecting with cable, connecting with satellite receiver, connecting

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

Warm, Color Temperature 64 Wega, described 7 widescreen 8, 75 widescreen, described 8

zoom feature, with Twin View 50

SETUP SETUP Other InfoSETUP SETUP

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

Twin View

described 8

using

48–50

Twin View button 41

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