Sony INT-W200 User Manual

Internet Tenninal

Operating Instructions

3-861-007-21

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PLUS

INT-W200

© 1997 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the Internet Terminal to
rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISJCOF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence o
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitu
a risk of electric shock to persons.

DO NOT OPEN

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence'
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliano

Note to the CATV Installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attentior
Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper ground!
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to
grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry a
practical.

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To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension
cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inseirted to
prevent blade exposure.

^ You are cautioned that any changes^or modifications not expressly approved in this m|

could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Smart Card Slot and WebTV® Port

Your Internet Terminal is equipped with a Smart Card Slot and a WebTV
Port that can be used in the future. To avoid damaging your Internet
Terminal, do not poke, slide, or insert foreign objects into the slot or port.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the Internet
Terminal. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to
them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. INT-W200
Serial No.

Trademark and Copyrights

WebTV, WebTV Plus Network, WebTV Network, the WebTV logo.

Explore, Line Share, OpenISP, and Around Town are trademarks of

-WebTV Networks, Inc.

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Notice

Your Sony Internet Terminal provides access to the Internet and the
World Wide Web. Information on the Internet and World Wide Web is
created by millions of individuals and organizations. This is what gives
the Internet its diversity and value. However, some information may
include material which you find objectionable. WebTV Networks, Inc.
provides some methods that you may use to minimize the display of

objectionable content. Sony is not responsible for the content of material
accessed through your Internet Terminal.

The WebTV Internet Terminal, like other Internet devices, does not
support all data formats.

Around Town is not available in all locations.

Contents

Introduction

WebTV Plus Network Features
Package Conterits
Batteries for the Remote Control
About this Manual

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Connecting Your System

Overview

Connecting Your TV................................8

Connecting Other Configurations
Connecting the IR Blaster

Connecting a Printer..............................23

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Using the Remote Control

and Basic Functions

Using Links

The On-Screen Keyboard......................29

Using the On-Screen Keyboard

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Exploring the Internet on the

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WebTV Plus Network

Connecting to the Internet
The Web Home Page Icons

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Other Information

Front Panel Controls

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Back Panel Controls
Programming the Remote Control
Programmable Codes
Limited Warranty
FCC Regulations and Information
Specifications

T roubleshooting.....................................46

Index

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Signing Up for the
WebTV Plus Network

Signing Up
Completing the Sign-Up Process

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Internet Terminal. To
access the Internet with this product, you need to subscribe to the
WebTV® Plus Network. Becoming a subscriber is an easy process once
you've connected your Internet Terminal and learned the basic remote
control functions described in the following chapters of this manual.

This chapter highlights WebTV features and reviews package contents
and battery requirements.

WebTV Plus Network Features

The Internet is a limitless resource for information and entertainment.
You can use it to visit a museum in Paris, check local movie schedules,
e-mail your relatives across the country, or discuss sociology with a group

of students in Spain.

WebTV makes exploring the Internet easy and fun with features such as:

□ Explore™ — A directory of selected useful and exciting pages on the

Internet.
□ Search — An easy way to locate information on almost any topic.
□ Favorites — Instant access to your favorite pages on the Internet.
□ E-mail — Electronic messages, which you can exchange with

members of any Internet Service.
□ Around Town™ — Information on services specific to your

geographic location.
□ Multiple accounts — Lets members of your household have private

mailboxes and Favorites lists.
□ Content filtering — Lets you restrict access to e-mail and pages on the

Internet that contain mature material.

□ Built-in tuner— Allows you to watch cable or broadcast television

through your Internet Terminal.

□ View — Lets you view TV programs in an on-screen window while

viewing Internet content.

Internet Terminal User Guide

□ Printer Port —Allows you to connect a printer to your Internet

Terminal in order to print Web pages or e-mail messages.

The WebTV Plus Network is constantly expanding. Whenever new features are added for
you to explore, we'll also provide easy-to-follow instructions which can be accessed
through the "Using WebTV" link on the Web Home page.

Package Contents

Make sure you have received all of the following items in your Internet
Terminal package:

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AA/ (AudioAAideo) Cable AC Power Cord

Telephone Cable

Telephone Cable T Splitter

If you are missing any of these items, please contact the store where you purchased your
ln%net Terminal.

^ Use only the supplied AC power cord when connecting the Internet Terminal to AC power.

S-Video Cable

Coaxial Cable

Remote Control

IR Blaster

Size AA
Batteries (2)

Introduction

Batteries for the Remote Control

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

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Under normal conditions, batteries wili last up to six months, if the remote control does
not operate properly, the batteries might be worn out. When replacing batteries, replace
both of them, and do not mix brands. When you remove batteries, preset codes may be
lost. If this happens, you must reprogram the remote control. See “Programming the
Remote Control“ on page 41 for details.

About this Manual

This manual describes everything you need to know to set up your Sony
Internet Terminal and to get connected to the Internet via the WebTV Plus
Network on-line service. Instructions are included for connecting the
Internet Terminal to your TV, VCR, cable, and a telephone line (required
for dialing into the WebTV Plus Network). Once you're connected to the
WebTV Plus Network, you can use the on-line instructions and tutorial, if
necessary, to get additional help on using your Internet Terminal and
exploring the Internet.

^ Do not be alarmed if the Web pages on your screen are different from the Web pagesyeu

see in this manual. The Internet is constantly changing. When you see new icons, explore!

^ For detailed instructions on using the WebTV Plus Network to explore the Internet, see the

on-line help. Just go to the Web Home page and choosethe "Using WebTV" link.

Connecting Your System

Read this chapter while setting up your Internet Terminal for the first
time.

Overview

Before you can connect to the WebTV Plus Network, you must connect
your Internet Terminal to each of the following:

□ Your TV
□ An analog telephone line
□ An AC power outlet
□ An antenna or cable (either directly or through your VCR or cable

box)

^ If you use an answering sen/ice or voice message service, you must listen to all your

messages before you can connect to the WebTV Plus Network.

Internet Terminal User Guide

Connecting Your TV

In order to connect your TV to the Internet Terminal, first determine what
type of jacks your TV is equipped with. Then choose the appropriate
connection from the following list.

If your TV is equipped with

S-Video jack 8,
A/V jacks 10
Monaural TV jack 12
VHF/UHF jack only 14

^ An S-VIDEO connection provides the best picture quality of all the connection options.

For optimum audio performance, consider integrating the Internet Terminal into your home
entertainment system.

Use the connection described on page

Connecting Additional Equipment

If you choose to connect additional equipment to your Internet Terminal,
you must first complete the TV connection (listed above). Then choose
the appropriate additional connections from the following list.

If you want to connect Use the connection described on page

TV and VCR

16

TV and cable box 18

TV, VCR, and cable box 20
Printer

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Connecting Your System

Telephone Line Connection Options

If possible, connect your Internet Terminal to a telephone jack that isn't
connected to a telephone. If you have only one convenient telephone jack,
use the T Splitter to share the line. This will enable you to keep both the
Internet Terminal and your telephone plugged in at the same time. The T
Splitter must be plugged into the wall jack to operate properly.

If you don't have Call Waiting, a person trying to call you while you're
cormected to WebTV Plus Network receives a busy signal.

If you have Call Waiting, you can use the Line Share™ feature to
temporarily disconnect from the WebTV Plus Network when you receive
a call. For instructions on setting up Line Share, go to "Using WebTV" on
the Web Home page. The Line Share setting will allow your telephone to
ring so you can take the call the way you normally do. When you're
finished with the call, push the button on the remote control to
reconnect to the WebTV Plus Network. You will be reconnected to the
page you were visiting when the call came in.

You may find you don't want to be interrupted when you are on the
Internet. WebTV makes it easy for you to temporarily turn off Call
Waiting while you're connected. For information on disabling Call
Waiting, or on disconnecting from the WebTV Plus Network to make a
telephone call, see the on-screen help. If the telephones in your house are
generally busy, you might consider using a separate, or dedicated,
telephone line to access the WebTV Plus Network. Contact your local
telephone company to order a separate telephone line.

Do not connect to a "wireless" telephone extension. Since these devices typically do not
support high data rates, it may result in very slow operation, or may even prevent connection
with the WebTV pius Network.

The WebTV Plus Network has more than 1,000 local access points across
the country. However, due to distance, some access points may result in
long-distance charges. WebTV Networks, Inc. is continually adding local
access pciints. For more information about the one nearest to you, please
call 1-800-GO-WEBTV.

The WebTV Plus Network also has a program called OpenISP™ for users
who would like to use an Internet Service Provider (ISP) not affiliated
with the WebTV Plus Network, or to reduce on-line fees if you already
have an ISP account. For more information, select "Using WebTV" from
the Web Home page, then choose dialing options.

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Connecting Your TV

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Connecting Your System

1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable TV to the

VHF/UHF IN jack on the Internet Terminal.

2 Connect the supplied coaxial cable to the VHF/UHF OUT jack on

your Internet Terminal and to the VHF/UHF IN jack on your TV.

3 Connect the AUDIO LINE OUT jacks on the Internet Terminal to your

TV's AUDIO IN jacks, using the supplied A/V cable.

Do not connect the yellow conneddfs on the A/V cable to anything. -

4 Use the supplied S-VIDEO cable to connect the S-VIDEO jacks from

your Internal Terminal to your TV.

5 Connect one end of the telephone line cable to the Internet Terminal's

TEL LINE jack. Connect the other end to your telephone outlet.

6 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the Internet Terminal's AC

IN jack. Connect the plug end to an AC outlet.

^ If you choose this setup, press the TV/VIDEO button to cycle through the TV's video inputs

until the WebTV input appears on your screen.

Internet Terminal User Guide

TV with A/V Jacks

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Connecting Your System

1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable TV to the

VHF/UHF IN jack on the Internet Terminal.

2 Connect the supplied coaxial cable to the VHF/UHF OUT jack on

your Internet Terminal and to the VHF/UHF IN jack on your TV.

3 Connect the supplied A/V cable to the Internet Terminal LINE OUT

jacks and the A/V IN jacks on your TV, matching like colors.

4 Connect ofie end of the telephone line cable to the Internet Terminal's

TEL LINE jack. Connect the other end to your telephone outlet.

5 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the Internet Terminal's AC

IN jack. Connect the other end to an AC outlet.

If you choose this setup, press the TVA^IDEO button to cycle through the TV's video inputs

until the WebTV Input appears on your screen.

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Connecting Your System

1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable TV to the

VHF/UHF IN jack on the Internet Terminal.

2 Connect the white connectors of the supplied A/V cable to the L

(mono) AUDIO OUT jack on the Internet Terminal and to the AUDIO
IN jack on your TV. Connect the yellow connectors from the VIDEO

OUT jack on the Internet Terminal to the VIDEO IN jack on your TV.

3 Connect the supplied coaxial cable from the Internet Terminal's

VHF/UHF OUT jack to the TV's VHF/UHF IN jack.

4 Connect one end of the telephone line cable to the Internet Terminal's

TEL LINE jack. Connect the other end to your telephone outlet.

5 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the Internet Terminal's AC

IN jack. Connect the other end to an AC outlet.

If you choose this setup, press the TVA/IDEO button to cycle through the TV's video inputs

until the WebTV input appears on your screen.

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TV with VHF/UHF Jack Only

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I Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable TV to the

VHF/UHF IN jack on the Internet Terminal.

I Connect the supplied coaxial cable to the VHF/UHF OUT jack on

your Internet Terminal and to the VHF/UHF IN jack on your TV.

5 Connect one end of the telephone line cable to the Internet Terminal's

TEL LINE jack. Connect the other end to your home's telephone

outlet.

I- Connect one end of the AC power cord to the Internet Terminal's AC

IN jack. Connect the other end to an AC outlet.

^ If you choose this setup, set the CH3-CH4 switch on the back panel of the Internet Terminal

to the channel for which there is no broadcaster in your area. Then tune the TV to the same
channel using your remote control to view WebTV.

^ An adapter may be required if the jacks on your TV do not look like those illustrated. See

your TV's owners manual for more information.

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Internet Terminal User Guide

Connecting Other Configurations

TV and VCR Configuration

Internet Terminal

Connecting Your System

1 Connect your TV to the Internet Terminal as explained in one of the

connection options on pages 8 through 14.

2 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable TV to the

VHF/UHF IN jack on your VCR.

3 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the VHF/UHF OUT jack

on your VCR to the VHF/UHF IN jack on the Internet Terminal.

4 To view the WebTV Plus Network, press the TV /VIDEO button to

cycle through the TV's video inputs until the WebTV input appears
on your screen. To watch video programs from your VCR, turn off the
Internet Terminal and tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as set on the
rear of your VCR).

^ If your TV has additional A/V Inputs, you may connect /W cables (not supplied) from the AA/

OUT jacks on your VCR to the AA/ IN jacks on your TV ^‘en use your remote control to cycle
through the inputs imtil you reach the VCR's input.

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TV and Cable Box Configuration

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1 Connect your TV to the Internet Terminal as explained in one of the

connection options on pages 8 through 14.

2 Connect the coaxial cable from the wall to the IN jack on your cable

box.

3 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your

cable box to the VHF/UHF IN jack on the Internet Terminal.

4 Connect the IR Blaster, as explained in "Connecting the IR Blaster" on

page 22.

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TV, VCR, and Cable Box Configuration

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1 Connect your TV to the Internet Terminal as explained in one of the

connection options on pages 8 through 14.

2 Connect the coaxial cable from the wall to the IN jack on your cable

box.

3 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your

cable box to the VHF/UHF IN jack on your VCR.

4 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the VHF/UHF OUT jack

on your VCR to the VHF/UHF IN jack on the Internet Terminal.

5 To view the WebTV Plus Network, press the TV /VIDEO button to

cycle through the TV's video inputs until the WebTV input appears

on your screen. To watch video programs from your VCR, turn off the
Internet Terminal and tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as set on the
rear of your VCR).

; . If your TV has additional A/V inputs, you may connect A/V cables (not supplied) from the AA/
! OUT jacks on your VCR to the A/V IN jacks on your TV. Then use your remote control to cycle

through the inputs until you reach the VCR's input.

6 Connect the IR Blaster, as explained in "Connecting the IR Blaster" on

page 22.

Internet Terminal User Guide

Connecting the IR Blaster

If you have connected a cable box to your Internet Terminal

configuration, you must connect the IR Blaster in order to control the
cable box channel selection from your Internet Terminal's remote control.

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Connect the IR Blaster to the Internet Terminal's IR BLASTER OUT
jack. Then place the IR Blaster on top of and overhanging the front of
the cable box, about 1/2" to 1". For best results, place the IR Blaster
directly above the cable box's IR receiving area.

In order to activate the IR Blaster, you must first sign up for the
WebTV Plus Network. For signup instructions, see "Signing Up for
the WebTV Plus Network" on page 33.

Be sure to select "Update Now" if the WebTV Plus Network offers
any updates to you after you sign up.

Once you are connected to the WebTV Plus Network, press the
HOME button on the remote control. This will display either the Web
Home or TV Home page. If the page displayed is the Web Home
page, select the "TV Home" link to go to the TV Home page.

If the screen displayed when you press the HOME button is not the TV Home page, or
if the page displayed does not contain a link to the TV Home page, then this feature
may not be available at this time. Future updates from the WebTV Plus Network will

enable this feature.

From the TV Home page, choose the "Settings" link. From this page,
you will be able to access more information on the setup and use of
your IR Blaster.

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Connecting a Printer

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! Unplug the Internet Terminal and printer before you begin connecting.

! A printer adapter is not necessary. Do not attempt to connect a printer adapter

to the WebTV Port of your Internet Terminal.

Connecting a printer to your Internet Terminal enables you to print Web
pages and e-mail messages. The Sony Internet Terminal is not compatible
with all printers. Check the following locations for a list of the latest
compatible printers:

□ Sony, at http://www.sony.com/webtv
□ WebTV Networks, at http://www.webtv.net
Or from the Web Home page:

1 Select “Using WebTV".

2 Select "Printing".

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Internet Terminal User Guide

To connect a printer to the Internet Terminal

1 Turn off your Internet Terminal and unplug the power cord from the

outlet. This prevents damage to your Internet Terminal during
installation.

2 Make sure your printer is not plugged in.
3 Connect the printer cable to the PRINTER PORT jack on the Internet

Terminal and to the printer.

You will not need to use the software disks that come with your printer. The only software
needed to print from your Internet Terminal is provided by the WebTV Plus Network. If your

Terminal needs the latest software, an "Update Now" prompt will be presented to you

when you first connect to the WebTV Plus Network.

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Using the Remote Control

and Basic Functions

Although your remote control is preset to operate Sony brand TV's, you

can program your WebTV remote control to operate another
manufacturers' TV's. This will enable you to operate your TV when

viewing regular broadcast TV using the WebTV remote control. For

information, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 41.

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your TV.

TV POWER
WEB POWER

Turns your TV on and off.
Turns on the Internet Terminal and

connects to the WebTV Plus
Network; disconnects from the
WebTV Plus Network and turns off
the Internet Terminal.

TV/WEBTV

Switch

Changes the device being controlled
by the remote control. Set the switch
to TV to control your TV, or to
WEBTV to control your Internet
Terminal.

CODE SET

Used for programming the remote

control to operate your TV. See

page 41 for details.

0-9 Buttons Channel selection, or number

selection.

ENTER Activates the selected channel on

your TV.

OPTIONS

RECENT

SCROLL

HOME
BACK

Displays the OPTIONS panel,
which contains common WebTV

Pius Network functions that act on
the displayed screen.

Displays and allows you to access
the most recently viewed pages.

Move the page up or down when
the page is too long to be displayed
on the screen.

Displays the Web Home page.
Displays the last page viewed, or

hides the on-screen keyboard.

Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions

VIEW

Changes views between TV and the
Internet.

Arrow Buttons

Move the yellow highlight box to a
different command or activity on
the screen; select different keys
when the on-screen keyboard is
displayed.

-♦ Button

Activates a highlighted link or
command; displays the on-screen
keyboard; displays a moveable
arrow when the currently displayed
page contains an image map. See

"Finding Links on an Image Map"
on page 28.

VOL +/­CH +/- Moves to the next or previous

Increases and decreases the volume.

channel.

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Using Links

Areas on a page that can be highlighted are called links, because they link
you to another page. Links can be words, pictures, icons, or boxes of any
shape or color. The WebTV Plus Network finds each link on a page for
you when you press the arrow buttons on the remote control.

To activate a link:

1 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight the link you

want to activate.

2 Press on the remote control.

Finding Links on an Image Map

In some cases when you go to a page, the highlight surrounds more than
a single link. Several links or possibly the entire page may be highlighted.
This indicates the presence of several links in a single highlighted area.
This is called an image map. An arrow will appear in the lower right
comer of the highlight when an image map is displayed.

To find links on an image map:

1 Press to activate the arrow.

2 Use the remote control arrow buttons to move the arrow until its

point "touches" the link you want to highlight.

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Saturday

3 Press to activate the link.

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Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions

The On-Screen Keyboard

Use the on-screen keyboard to type information on your TV screen. When
you request an activity that requires typing, such as sending an e-mail
message, a text box appears on your screen. A text box contains a vertical
yellow line, which indicates exactly where you can type in the text box.

To display the on-screen keyboard:

1 Move the yellow highlight to a text box using the remote control

arrow buttons. The highlight becomes a vertical yellow line inside the
box.

^ You can type on-saeen only when a text box is displayed. .

You can choose whether your keyboard displays letter keys in alphabetical order, or
standard typewriter order. See" Using WebTV" on the Web Home page instructions

'■ 'for details. ' ■ ' .

2 Press on the remote control. The keyboard slides onto your screen.

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Using the On-Screen Keyboard

^ The KI-W200 Wireless Keyboard is now available. See your local retailer for details!

To type letters, numbers, and punctuation marks using the on-screen keyboard:

□ Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight a keyboard

character, and then press

To type numbers using the remote control

1 Set the TV/WEBTV switch to WEBTV on your remote control.

2 Press a number button on the remote control.

To type upper case letters

1 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight SHIFT and

then press • The red light next to "caps" turns on.

2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight a keyboard

character, and then press

0b To type more than one upper case letter, repeat these steps for each letter.

To erase or change a character

1 Highlight an arrow key on the on-screen keyboard, and press

repeatedly until the vertical line is located to the right of the character
you want to erase.

2 Highlight DELETE on the on-screen keyboard and press ♦- on the

remote control. Highlight the character you wish to substitute and
press -♦ on the remote control.

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Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions

To 4nsert a space between characters

□ Highlight SPACE on the on-screen keyboard and press on the

remote control.

To move to the next line in a text box

□ Highlight RETURN on the on-screen keyboard and press on the

remote control.

^ The yellow line automatically moves to the next line when you come to the end of a line in

a text box.

To move to the next text box on the same page

□ Highlight CONTINUE on the on-screen keyboard and press

on

the remote control.

To move to the previous text box on the same page

□ Press BACK on the remote control to hide the keyboard. Press the up

arrow button on the remote control. The yellow line moves to the
previous text box. Press on the remote control. The on-screen
keyboard slides onto your screen.

To hide the on-screen keyboard

□ Press BACK on the remote control.

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Signing Up for the

WebTV Plus Network

Signing up for the WebTV Plus Network is as easy as filling out a short
application form. When you complete the last page, you will be given the
opportunity to correct any mistakes. After you finish, the Web Home
page appears and you are ready to begin your Internet experience.
Should you have any difficulty signing up, please call 1-800-GO-WEBTV.

The instructions in this manual assume that you will be using the on-screen keyboard.

However, you can also purchase thé Sony internet Terminal Wireless keyboard. See your
local retailer for details. •

Signing Up

1 Press TV to turn on your television. See "Programming the Remote

Control", on page 41.

If you are connected through a VCR, it may be necessary to turn on the VCR and

select external input before accessing the Internet.

2 Press WEB to connect to the WebTV Plus Network.

^ The first time you conhect to the WebTV Plus Network; your Internet Terminal takes a

minute or more to make the connection. '

3 If you connected the Internet Terminal to your TV with an S-Video or

A/V cable, press the TV/VIDEO button to cycle through the TV's
video inputs until the WebTV input appears on your screen.

If you connected the Internet Terminal to your TV using only a VHP/
UHF (coaxial cable) coimection, select channel 3 or 4, whichever
channel you set the CH3-CH4 switch to on the back panel of the
Internet Terminal.

The sign-up page appears.

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4 Press -♦ to display the on-screen keyboard.

5 Type the required information in each text box. If a page contains

more than one text box, highlight CONTINUE on the on-screen
keyboard (unless you are using a wireless keyboard) and press to
move to the next text box.

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During the sign-up process, you are asked to provide the following
information;

□ Name '
□ Billing address
□ Phone number
□ Credit card information (if you will be paying by credit card)

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□ An Internet name (which acts as your e-mail addrfess)

6 When you complete a page, highlight the CONTINUE command and

press to move to the next page.

7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you have entered all of the required

information.

The sign-up pages will reappear each time you turn on your Internet Terminal until yoii
complete the sign-up process.

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Signing Up for the WebTV Plus Network

Phone Number and Credit Card Information

To use the number buttons on the remote control to type numbers, set the
TV/WEBTV switch to WEBTV. You don't have to insert spaces or
hyphens.

□ If you connected your Internet Terminal to a dedicated phone line,

don't enter that number here. Enter the number at which you receive
telephone calls.

□ To select a credit card, highlight the button next to the type of credit

card you want to use and press

Internet Name

Your Internet name acts as your e-mail address. It can contain letters and

numbers, but must start with a letter. For example, T42 is okay, 42T is not.
It must contain at least three characters, and no more than 15. It cannot
contain spaces or punctuation marks.

Internet Terminal User Guide

Completing the Sign-Up Process

When you complete the last sign-up page, WebTV displays a page that
contains all the information you have entered.

To correct a mistake on a previous sign-up page;

^ Highlight the text box that contains the information you wish to change press-f -. The page

on which you originally entered the information appears.

1 See 'To erase or change a character" on page 30 for details on how to

make a correction.

2 Highlight CONTINUE and press to return to the sign-up

information page. You may need to repeat this step more than once to
reach the sign-up information page.

To complete the sign-up process:

□ Highlight CORRECT on the sign-up information page and press •

The Web Home page will soon appear.

To disconnect from WebTV and turn off your TV:

□ Press WEB and then press TV on the remote control.

you may be presented with a screen that notifies you to update your Internet Terminal with
the latest features from the WebTV Plus Network. Select the Update Now option if this
occurs. '

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Exploring the Internet on the WebTV Plus Network

This chapter explains how to access various pages on the Internet from
the Web Home page.

Connecting to the Internet

In order to access the Internet, you must first connect to the Web Home
page.

To connect to the Web Home page;

1 Press TV to turn on your television.

2

Press WEB to connect to the WebTV Plus Network.

3 If you connected the Internet Terminal to your TV with an S-Video or

A/V cable, press the TV/VIDEO button to cycle through the TV's
video inputs until the WebTV input appears on your screen.

If you Connected the Internet Terminal to your TV using only a VHP/
UHF (coaxial cable) connection, select channel 3 or 4, whichever
channel you set the CH3-CH4 switch to on the back panel of the
Internet Terminal.

The Web Home page appears.

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1 Highlight an icon on the Web Home page using the arrow buttons on

the remote control.

2 Press on the remote control.

The Web Home Page Icons

The Titlebar

Any time you leave the Web Home page, the WebTV Plus Network displays the titlebar across the bottom of your screen.

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Page title

Page Title

Displays the title of the page currently displayed on your
screen.

Indicator
Arrows

The indicator arrows are green when the currently
displayed page is longer than your screen. Green arrows
indicate the direction or directions in which more of the
page can be viewed. Press the SCROLL button on the
remote control to view more of the page.

Connection
Indicator

The connection indicator is green whenever you are
connected to the WebTV Plus Network. When the
indicator is moving, it tells you that WebTV is searching
the Internet for something you have requested.
The indicator becomes a straight red line when:
□ You receive a telephone call (if you have Call

Waiting).
□ You use the HANGUP option.
□ Your Internet Terminal automatically disconnects.

Connection
Indicator

Indicator Arrows

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other Information

Front Panel Controls

POWER
Indicator

CONNECTED
Indicator

MESSAGE
Indicator

SMART CARD
Slot

Indicates whether the Internet Terminal is on or off.

Flashes when the Internet Terminal is connecting to
WebTV and when receiving new information. Remains lit
while in use.

Lights up to indicate you have an unread message.

Allows you to use a Smart Card when the technology
becomes available. Smart Cards, which are being
developed by the finance industry, are credit cards with an
added computer chip that stores personal information.
Smart Cards will make transactions conducted on the
Internet, such as buying products, paying bills, and
banking, safer and more convenient. Additional
accessories may be required.

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Internet Terminal User Guide

Back Panel Controls

Connector Description Cable Type
TEL LINE Connects your Internet Terminal to

a telephone jack.

IR BLASTER

OUT

PRINTER PORT Allows you to connect your Internet

AUDIO (R)/(L)

IN/OUT

VIDEO IN/OUT

S-VIDEO Allows you to connect your Internet

CH 3-CH 4
Switch

VHF/UHF IN: Allows you to coimect your Internet

AC IN Coimects your Internet Terminal to a

WEBTV PORT Contains an expansion connector that can

Allows you to connect your IR Blaster
for easy control of your cable box.

Terminal to a printer.
Connects your Internet Terminal to the

right and left audio inputs of your TV.
Connects your Internet Terminal to your

TV or VCR's video input.

Terminal to your TV for optimal picture
quality (if your TV has an S-VIDEO
INPUT).

This switch setting determines the TV
channel on which programs from your
Internet Terminal can be viewed when
connecting to the TV through VHF/UHR

Terminal to your normal (terrestrial) TV
or cable TV service.

OUT: Allows you to send normal (terrestrial)

TV or cable signals to your TV or VCR.

120V AC outlet.

be used for optional accessories that wiU be

introduced in the future. Additional
accessories may be required. Do not
connect a printer adapter to this port.

Telephone (RJ-11)

Printer cable

Audio
(RCA-type)

Video (RCA-type)

S-Video (4-pin
mini DIN)

Coaxial cable

AC

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Other Information

Programming the Remote Control

The Internet Terminal's remote control is preset at the factory to operate
Sony brand TVs. If you have a TV other than Sony brand that you want to

-control with the Internet Terminal's remote control, use the following
procedures to program the remote control to control your TV.

^ Your TV must have infrared (IR) remote control receiving capability in order to be used with

the Internet Terminal's remote control.

To program the Internet Terminal's remote control.

1 Find the three digit code number for your TV from the

"Programmable Codes" on page 42. If more than one code number is
listed, use the number listed first to complete the following
prcrcedures.

2 Press the CODE SET button

3 Enter the three digit code number.

4 Press the ENTER button.

^ You must perform step 4 within 10 seconds of step 3, or you must start again from

step 2.

To Check if the Code Number Works:

Use the following procedure to make sure the code you've entered works.
□ Aim the Internet Terminal's remote control at the TV and press the TV

POWER button.

If the TV responds, try the CH+ and CH- buttons. If the TV responds,
you're done. If the code doesn't work:

□

Try programming the remote control using the other codes listed for
your TV.

□

If you cannot get your TV to respond to the Internet Terminal's
remote control — even after trying all the code numbers for your TV
— call 1-888-772-7669.

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Programmable Codes

Brand

Sony
Admiral
Akai
Bell & Howell

(Montgomery
Ward)

Broksonic 103,112
Centurion 112
Coronado
Craig 122,123,120,

Croslex
Curtis Mathes 103,119,123
Daewoo 135,136,103
Daytron
Emerson

Fisher
General Electric 102,118,103,

Goldstar

Hitachi

JC Penney 103,102,130,

JVC 128,129
KTV

LXI (Sears)

Code

101
102,114,109
103
114,109,138

113

121
111

113
122,113,120,

121,123,103,
115

125

107
103,113,112,

130
131,113,103,

132

107

133,113,103,
123,134

102,103, 111,
125,119,112

Brand

Magnavox 111, 112,113,103
Marantz
Mitsubishi
NEC
Panasonic 118,116,117,107
Philco
Philips 111
Pioneer
Portland
Quasar
Radio Shack 102,112,124,

RCA/
PROSCAN

Samsung

Sanyo 125
Scott
Sharp 114,113,115
Signature 2000

(Montgomery
Ward)

Sylvania
Symphonic 123,139
Toshiba 119,114
Vidtech
Wards
Zenith 109,110

Code

124

124,103,112

103,112

111, 113,103

137,118,119
103,108

118,107

123,115
102,103,104,

105,106,107,
108

103,126,112,
113,127

123,112

114,109

111, 112,103

131,103,112

113,103,115,112

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Limited Warranty

Other Information

SONY ELECTRONICS INC. ("SONY") warrants
this Product (including any accessories) against

defects in material or workmanship as follows:

1. LABOR: For a period of 90 days from the
original date of purchase, if the Product is
determined to be defective, SONY will repair or

replace the Product at no charge, or pay the labor

charges to any SONY authorized service facility.

After this 90 day period, you must pay for all
labor charges.

2. PARTS: For a period of one (1) year from the

original date of purchase, SONY will supply, at
no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in
exchange for defective parts. Any replacements
will be warranted for the remainder of the
original warranty period or (90) days from
installation by SOI^'s authorized service facility,'
whichever is longer.

3. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all

accessories are for one (1) year.
To obtain warranty service, you must take the

Product, or deliver the Product freight prepaid, in
either its original packaging or packaging
affording an equal degree of protection, to a
SONY authorized service facility. Please see
below for the number to call to Îocate the closest
facility.

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

This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or
damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse,
abuse, negligence, commercial use, or
modification of, or to any part of the Product.
This warranty does not cover improper
installation (if self installed), loss of use of the
product, or wasted programming charges due to
product malfunction. This warranty does not
cdVer damage due to improper operation or
maintenance, connection to improper voltage
supply, or attempted repair by anyone other than

a facility authorized by SONY to service the
Product. This warranty does not cover Products
sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS. This warranty
is valid only in the United States.

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

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

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED
UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. SONY SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH
OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
ON THIS PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL
SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO
USE THE PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION
OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations
or exclusions may not apply to you. In addition, if
you enter into a service contract with the SONY
Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale, the
limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts
does not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may have other
rights which vary from state to state.

For your convenience, SONY ELECTRONICS
INC. has established telephone numbers for
frequently asked questions:

To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you,
For service assistance or resolution of a service

problem, or
For Product information or operation call:
SONY DIRECT RESPONSE CENTER

1 -888-772-7669 (888 is toll free)

For an accessory or part not available from your
authorized dealer, also call the above number, or

1-800-488-7669

For information regarding the WebTV Plus
Network service, call WebTV Networks Inc.
Customer Information Center:

1-800-GO-WEBTV

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Internet Terminal User Guide

FCC Regulations and Information

FCC Registration Information

Your Internet Terminal has been registered by the
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) as not
being harmful to the telephone network when
connected directly to the telephone lines. In order
to fully comply with the Rules of the FCC, the
following instructions should be read carefully and
followed completely where applicable:

FCC has established Rules which permit this
device to be directly connected to the telephone
network. Standardized jacks are used for these
connections. This equipment should not be used
on party lines or coin phones.

If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be
causing harm to the telephone network; this device
should be disconnected UAtil the source of the
problem can be determined and until the repair
has been made. If this is not done, the telephone
company may temporarily disconnect service.

The telephone company may make changes in its
technical operations and procedures; if such
changes affect the compatibility or use of this
device, the telephone company is required to give
adequate notice of the changes. You will be
advised of your right to file a complaint with the
FCC.

If the telephone company requests information on
what equipment is connected to their lines, inform
them of:

a. The telephone number to which this unit is
connected.

b. The ringer equivalence number.
c. The USOC jack required.
d. The FCC Registration Number.
Items (b) and (d) are indicated on the label. The

Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to
determine how many devices can be connected to
your telephone line. In most areas, the sum of the
REN's of all devices on any one line should not
exceed five (5). If too many devices are attached,
they may not ring properly.

Service Requirements

In the event of equipment malfunction, all repairs
should be performed by our Company or an
authorized agent. It is the responsibility of users
requiring service to report the need for service to

our company or to one of our authorized agents.
For service, call 1-888-772-7669.

Radio Interference Information

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. Tliese 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 accoMance 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
interference to radio or television reception (which
you can determine by turning the equipment off
and on), you are encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:

Change the position of the Internet Terminal with
respect to the radio or television equipment that is
receiving the interference.

Move the Internet Terminal away from the
equipment that is receiving the interference.

Plug the Internet Terminal into a different outlet so
that the Internet Terminal and the equipment
receiving the interference are on different branch
circuits.

Shielded cables and I/O cords must be used for
this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC
regulations. Changes or modifications not
expressly approved in writing by Sony Electronics,
Inc., void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.

If these measures do not eliminate the interference,
you should consult your Internet Terminal dealer
or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. In addition, you may find
the following booklet prepared by the FCC helpful:

"How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV
Interference Problems." This booklet is available
from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C., 20402 Stock No. 004-000-00345-

4.

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Specifications

other Information

Terminals

Dimensions

Weight 3 kg (6 lbs 10 oz)
Power

Requirements

Power

Consumption 8 W stand by
Supplied

Accessories

Optional
Accessories

Video In/Out (1)
Audio (R/L) In/Out (1)
S-Video Out (1)
Tel Lined)
Printer Port (DB25) (1)
WebTV Port (96 pin) (1)
IR Blaster Out (1)
CH3-CH4 Switch (1)
VHF/UHF In/Out (1)
AC In (1)

355 mm x 73.5 mm x 226 mm (w/h/d)

(14" X 2 7/8" X 8 57/64")

AC 120V

38 W max

Remote Control RM-Y801 (1)
Size AA Batteries (2)
AC Power Cord (1) 1.9 m
A/V (Audio/Video) Cable (1) 1.5 m
Telephone Cable (1) 7.5 m
S-Video Cable (1) 1.5 m

T Splitter (1)

Coaxial Cable (1) 1.5m

IR Blaster (1)
Wireless Keyboard RM-KWIOO, KI-W200

Internet Terminal User Guide

Troubleshooting

TV button doesn't turn on TV.

□ Remote control has not been properly programmed. See

"Programming the Remote Control" on page 41.

□ Batteries in the remote control or optional wireless keyboard could be

weak. Check the batteries and replace them, if necessary.

No picture, no sound.

□ Make sure the power cord is connected.
□ Check that the correct TV /Video setting is selected.
□ If your TV is not connected with S-Video or A/V cables, set the

CH3-CH4 switch, on the back panel of the Internet Terminal to the
channel for which there is no broadcaster in your area. Then tune the
TV to the same channel using your remote control.

IR Blaster doesn't seem to be working correctly.

□ Check that the IR Blaster is positioned directly above the IR receiving

area of your cable box.

□ Follow the on-line instructions for cable box control in the "Settings"

link, accessible from the TV Home page of the WebTV Plus Network.

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Index

AC power cord 2

B

back panel controls 40
batteries, inserting 3
busy signal 7

other Informatio

K

keyboard,

on-screen 29, 30

links, using 28
local access numbers 7

cable box, connecting 19, 21
Call Waiting 7
codes, for programming remote

control 42

connecting the Internet Terminal

overview 5
telephone line options 7
TV and cable box 18
TV with A/V jacks 10
TV with mono sound 12
TV with S-Video 8
TV with VHF/UHF jack only 14
TV, VCR, and cable box 20

contents, package 2

erasing characters 30

F

features 1
front panel controls 39

H

http:/ / www.sony.com/webtv 23
http://www.webtv.net 23

I

image maps 28
Internet, connecting to 37
IR Blaster 22

phone numbers,

support 43
printer, connecting 23
problems, troubleshooting 46
programming, remote control 41

remote control

button descriptions 26

inserting batteries 3

programming 41

programming codes 42

signing up, for WebTV 33
specifications 45
subscribing, to WebTV 33

troubleshooting 46
typing characters 30

VCR, connecting 17, 20

W

warranty, limited 43
WebTV Home Page 33, 37