Sony KD-27FS130 Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions

2-591-502-22(3)

KD-27FS130 KD-32FS130 KD-36FS130

User Guide

WARNING

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

✍

Pursuant to FCC regulations, you are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,

NE PAS OUVRIR

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO

NO ABRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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

Note to the CATV Installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the 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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

❏ Operate the TV only on 120 V AC. ❏ One blade of the power plug is wider than the other for

safety purposes and will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

❏ If any liquid or solid object falls int o the TV, unplug it and

have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further.

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 channel can cause the imprint of station logos onto the TV screen. These types of imprints are not covered by yo ur warranty because they are the results of misuse.

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.

Protecting the TV

❏ To prevent internal heat build-up, 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.

Note on Caption Vision

This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with § 15.119 of the FCC rules. Use of this television 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.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the front cover of this manual and at the rear of your TV.

Note

This television also includes a QAM demodulator which should allow you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to a cable service provider. Availability of digital cable television programming in your area depends on the type of programming and signal provided by your cable service provider.

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

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 again st injury, the following b asic 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 may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

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.

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.

Ventila tion

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.

• 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 provides 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 NEC

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

ANTENNA LEAD IN

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ARTICLE 250, PART H)

Lightning

For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and power-line surges.

Service Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

When the power cord or plug

•

is damaged or frayed.

• 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 — this 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.

Trademarks and Copyrights

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.

SRS and the ( )® symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

WEGA, FD Trinitron and Steady Sound are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP 4638258, 5510752 and 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

Contents

Introduction

Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA

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

About this Manual ........................................... 8

Batteries for the Remote Control ................... 8

Front Panel Menu Controls ............................8

Using the Remote Control

Remote Control Description ...........................9

Programming the Remote Control ..............11

Using your TV Remote Control with Other

Equipment................................................13

Connecting Your TV

TV Rear Panel ................................................15

Basic Connections ..........................................16

Connecting Additional Equipment ............. 17

Setting Up the TV........................................27

Using the Digital Features

Overview .........................................................29

Tuning to a Digital Channel .........................29

Using the Digital Program Guide ................30

Using the Screen Mode Feature ...................32

Using Digital Favorite Channels..................33

Using the Analog Menus

Overview ........................................................ 35

Menu Descriptions ........................................ 35

Using the Remote Control to

Navigate the On-Screen

Analog Menus......................................... 37

Using the Video Menu ................................. 38

Using the Audio Menu ................................ 39

Using the Channel Setup Menu ................. 41

Using the Parental Control Menu .............. 43

Parental Control ......................................... 44

United States:

Selecting Custom Rating Options .... 46

Canada:

Selecting Custom Rating Options .... 48

Using the Timer Menu ................................. 49

Using the Setup Menu ................................. 50

Using the Digital Features Menu ............... 51

Using the Digital Menus

Overview ........................................................ 53

Menu Descriptions ........................................ 53

Using the Remote Control to

Navigate the On-Screen

Digital Menus.......................................... 54

Displaying Digital Menus ............................ 54

Using the Digital Channels Menu ............... 55

Using the Digital Setup Menu .................... 57

Other Information

Troubleshooting............................................. 59

Specifications.................................................. 63

Index....................................................... 65

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA®.

Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features

Some of the features you will enjoy include:

❏ FD Trinitron Flat CRT — Delivers a picture with uncompromising accuracy and

outstanding image detail via a technologically advanced tube.

❏ Analog and Digital Receivers — Built-in tuners allow you to receive both analog (NTSC)

and digital (ATSC and clear-QAM) programming. Digital programming is available via terrestrial signals (over-the-air) or unscrambled cable signals provided by your cable company. (Contact your cable provider for details of digital cable programming availability and restrictions.)

❏ Wide Screen Mode — Watch digital 16:9 (widescreen) broadcasts in their original

widescreen format, or zoom to fill the 4:3 aspect ratio screen.

❏ Y PB PR Inputs — Provides component video inputs for superior picture quality

(480i only).

❏ BBE — Gives sound more impact by using audio technology to compensate for phase

effects in speakers.

❏ SRS — Produces a dynamic three-dimensional sound for stereo programs. ❏ Parental Control (V-Chip) — Helps parents monitor what their children watch on TV by

establishing rating limits.

❏ ClearEdge VM — Sharpens picture definition to give objects a crisp, clean edge. ❏ Favorite Channels — Enables you to set up separate Favorite Channel lists for analog and

digital channels.

❏ Digital Program Guide — Select digital channels from an on-screen program guide. ❏ Universal Remote Control — Operates your connected cable box, VCR, digital satellite

receiver, DVD player, or DVD/VCR combination unit.

❏ ENERGY STAR ❏ Front Panel Controls — Allows access to the on-screen menus without the use of a remote

control.

❏ Front A/V Inputs — Lets you quickly connect video games, camcorders, or stereo/mono

equipment.

— Meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

Introduction

About this Manual

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

Introduction

Batteries for the Remote Control

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

✍ Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to six months. If the remote control does not operate

properly, the batteries might be worn out.

✍ If you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to

avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

Front Panel Menu Controls

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

❏ Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. ❏ Use the F and f buttons on the front Audio/Video panel instead of your remote control. ❏ Use the button on the front Audio/Video panel to navigate through the menus, then

select an item. The front panel controls also allow you to change your channels

-CHANNEL+), adjust the volume (-VOLUME+), and change video inputs (TV/VIDEO).

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✍ To navigate the menus with your remote control, see pages 37 and 54.

Using the Remote Control

Remote Control Description

Button Description

MUTING Press to turn off the sound. Press again or press VOL+

C D

5 6 7 8

JUMP

SLEEP

ANALOG / DIGITAL

EXIT

SCREEN FAVORITES

MODE

TV/SAT

qj qk ql

to restore sound.

SYSTEM

OFF

TV/VCR/DVD Press to change the VHF/UHF output of the VCR (or

JUMP Press to jump back and forth between the current

SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in

EXIT Press to exit menus and other on-screen displays.

PICTURE

MODE

SCREEN

MODE

ANALOG

/DIGITAL

RESET Press to return to factory settings while in an

VOL

(volume)

CODE SET Press to program your remote control to operate

Press to turn off the equipment programmed into the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 11. This button does not work with DVD/VCR combo units, and may not work with older Sony equipment.

DVD/VCR combination unit). If you have a non-Sony VCR or DVD, you will need to program the remote control to recognize your VCR or DVD. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 11.

channel and the last channel that you selected does not switch between analog and digital channels.)

minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. Cancel by pressing until Sleep Off appears.

Press repeatedly to step through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, and Pro. Also available in the Video menu. See “Using the Video Menu” on page 38 for details.

Press to toggle among the Screen Mode options. For details on using Screen Mode, see page 32. Also available in the Digital Setup menu (see page 57).

Use with 0-9 and channels (for example, 2.1). For details on selecting digital channels, see page 29.

Press to switch between analog and digital tuning modes.

on-screen menu.

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

connected video equipment. See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 11.

ENTER

buttons to select digital

Remote Control

. (JUMP

D Indicates feature available only in digital tuning mode.

Button Description

POWER

buttons

FUNCTION

buttons

VCR/DVD

(operating)

and

(to record)

m Rewind.

Remote Control

M Fast-forward.

x Stop.

TV/VIDEO Press to cycle through available video inputs.

TV/SAT Press to switch between the TV and SAT (satellite)

DISPLAY Press once to display the current time (if set) and the

FAVORI TES

0 9

ENTER GUIDE D Press to display the digital program guide. For

MENU Press to display and exit the analog menu. For details,

CH (channel)

Press to turn on and off the TV and other audio/video equipment you have programmed into the remote control. For instructions, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 11.

Press to select the equipment (VCR/DVD, SAT/ CABLE, TV) that you want to operate with the remote control. The indicator (LED) lights up momentarily when pressed to show which device the remote control is operating.

Press to operate your VCR or DVD. The VCR or DVD must be programmed into the remote control. For instructions, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 11.

Press the button and the button at the same time to record programs with your VCR. The remote control must be programmed before you can record.

Play.

Pause. Press again to resume normal playback.

inputs when in SAT FUNCTION mode.

Press for a direct selection of Effect settings (Simulated, SRS, Off) when the remote is in TV FUNCTION mode. See “Using the Audio Menu” on page 39 for details.

program status such as channel number, Channel Label (if set), video input, Video Label (if set), and Info Banner (if set). Press again to turn off the display.

Press to display the analog or digital Favorite Channels list, depending on the current tuning mode (analog or digital).

and

Press to change channels. The channel changes after two seconds.

details, see page 30.

Press the arrow buttons to move the cursor in the onscreen menus. Press the center button to select an option. (If no menu or display is shown, pressing the center button displays the Favorite Channels list.)

see page 35. (To display the digital menu, see page 54.)

Press to change analog or digital channels, depending on the current tuning mode (analog or digital). To scan rapidly through the channels, press and hold down the

CH+

CH-

button.

D Indicates feature available only in digital tuning mode.

✍ If you lose your remote control, see page 60.

Programming the Remote Control

If you have video equipment other than Sony brand (or if you have a Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) that you want to control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedure to program the remote control.

1 Check the list of “Manufacturer’s Codes” on page 12 and find the three-digit code number

for the manufacturer of your component. If more than one code number is listed, use the number listed first.

2 Press .

✍ The and FUNCTION button flash when you press .

3 Press or FUNCTION button to indicate the type of component you want to

program with the remote control.

✍ You must do step 4 within 10 seconds of step 3, or you must redo steps 2 and 3.

Remote Control

4 Use the buttons to enter the three-digit manufacturer ’s code number.

0 9

5 Press . 6 To check if the code number works, aim the TV’s remote control at the component and

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

POWER button (VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE) that corresponds with that

✍ If you have problems programming your remote control, see the remote control troubleshooting

section on page 60.

Manufacturer’s Codes

VCRs

Manufacturer Code

Sony 301, 302, 303

Admiral (M. Ward)

Aiwa 338, 344

Audio Dynamic 314, 337

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

Remote Control

Dimensia 304

Emerson 319, 320, 316, 317,

Fisher 330, 335

Funai 338

General Electric 329, 304, 309

Go Video 322, 339, 340

Goldstar 332

Hitachi 306, 304, 305, 338

Instant Replay 309, 308

JC Penney 309, 305, 304, 330,

JVC 314, 336, 337, 345,

Kenwood 314, 336, 332, 337

LXI (Sears) 332, 305, 330, 335,

Magnavox 308, 309, 310

Marantz 314, 336, 337

Marta 332

Memorex 309, 335

Minolta 305, 304

Mitsubishi/ MGA

Multitech 325, 338, 321

NEC 314, 336, 337

Olympic 309, 308

Optimus 327

Panasonic 308, 309, 306, 307

Pentax 305, 304

327

318, 341

314, 336, 337

346, 347

338

323, 324, 325, 326

Philco 308, 309

Philips 308, 309, 310

Pioneer 308

Quasar 308, 309, 306

RCA/PROSCAN 304, 305, 308, 309,

Realistic 309, 330, 328, 335,

Sansui 314

Samsung 322, 313, 321

Sanyo 330, 335

Scott 312, 313, 321, 335,

Sharp 327, 328

Shintom 315

Signature 2000 (M. Ward)

SV2000 338

Sylvania 308, 309, 338, 310

Symphonic 338

Tashiro 332

Tatung 314, 336, 337

Teac 314, 336, 338, 337

Technics 309, 308

Toshiba 312, 311

Wards 327, 328, 335, 331,

Yamaha 314, 330, 336, 337

Zenith 331

311, 312, 313, 310, 329

324, 338

323, 324, 325, 326

338, 327

332

Laserdisc Players

Manufacturer Code

Sony 701

Panasonic 704, 710

Pioneer 702

DVD/VCR Combination Units

Manufacturer Code

Sony 601

Broksonic 605

JVC 604

Panasonic 609

Samsung 603

Toshiba 602

DVD Players

Manufacturer Code

Sony 751

Hitachi 758

JVC 756

Magnavox 757

Mitsubishi 761

Onkyo 762

Oritron 759

Panasonic 753

Philips 757

Pioneer 752

RCA 755

Samsung 758

Tos hiba 75 4

Zenith 760

Cable Boxes

Manufacturer Code

Sony 230

Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225,

Jerrold/G.I./ Motorola

Oak 227, 228, 229

Panasonic 219, 220, 221

Pioneer 211, 214, 215

Scientific Altanta 209, 210, 211

Toc om 216, 217

Zenith 212, 213

226

201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 218

Satellite Receivers

Manufacturer Code

Sony 801

DIRECT TV 809

Dish Network 810

Echostar 810

General Electric 802

Hitachi 805

Hughes 804

Mitsubishi 809

Panasonic 803

Philips 811

RCA/PROSCAN 802, 808

Samsung 812

Tos hiba 80 6, 807

Using your TV Remote Control with Other Equipment

Operating a VCR

Press To

Activate the remote control to operate the VCR (

FUNCTION button)

ENTER

0 9

or ,

(using tuner)

and

(Simultaneously)

Operating a DVD Player

Press To

ENTER

0 9

Power on/off the VCR (

VCR/DVD green button)

Change channels

Play video tape Stop Rewind or Fast-forward a video tape Pause Record

Switch between VCR and TV inputs

Activate the remote control to operate the DVD (

Power on/off the DVD (

VCR/DVD green button)

FUNCTION button)

Select chapters

Search chapters forward or backward

Play DVD Stop Pause Search the picture forward or backward during playback Display the DVD menu

Remote Control

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

Switch between DVD and TV inputs

Operating a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

Press To

Activate the remote control to operate the cable box or satellite receiver (

FUNCTION button)

Power on/off the cable box or satellite receiver ( button)

0 9

or ,

(using tuner)

ENTER

Change channels

Change back to previous channel

Display channel number (satellite receiver)

SAT/CABLE green

Remote Control

Display SAT guide (satellite receiver)

Display SAT menu (satellite receiver)

Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor in the menu, and the center button to select an option (satellite receiver)

Press to switch between the TV and SAT inputs (satellite receiver)

Operating a DVD/VCR Combination Unit

Press To

Activate the remote control to operate the button)

Power on/off the DVD/VCR Combination unit ( button)

When the VCR is not playing, this button switches between the DVD player and VCR’s tuner

Display the DVD menu

Play Stop Pause

Rewind or fast-forward a video tape (VCR) Search the picture forward or backward during playback (DVD)

Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor in the menu, and the center button to select an option (DVD)

DVD/VCR (FUNCTION

VCR/DVD green

(Simultaneously)

(using tuner)

and

0 9

or ,

ENTER

Record (VCR)

Change channels (VCR)

Connecting Your TV

Read this section before setting up your TV for the first time. This section explains how to make the basic connections and how to connect optional equipment.

TV Rear Panel

Connections

Jack Description

1 VHF/UHF This input connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable. 2 S VIDEO This input connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your VCR or

other video equipment that has S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF jacks or the video input jack. S VIDEO does not provide sound, so you still must connect the audio cables.

3 VIDEO/AUDIO

L(MONO), R

Y PB PR/ L, R

5 AUDIO OUT

(VAR/FIX) L(MONO), R

This input connects to the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks on your VCR or other video equipment. A third video input jack (VIDEO 2) is located on the front panel of the TV. These AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks provide better picture quality than the VHF/UHF jack.

This input connects to the component video Y PB PR and AUDIO L, R jacks on your DVD player or digital set-top box (480i only).

This jack connects to the AUDIO input jacks on your audio equipment. You can listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system.

Basic Connections

TV with Cable, Indoor, or Outdoor Antenna

Depending on the cable system available in your home, choose one of the connections below:

Use option A to connect the TV to a cable system or an antenna with a 75-ohm cable (usually built into newer homes).

Connections

✍ Converter EAC-25 is commercially known as a 300-to-75 ohm antenna adapter.

Use option B to connect the TV to a dipole antenna, also known as a “rabbit ears antenna“ (usually found in older homes).

✍ If you are connecting to an indoor or outdoor antenna, you may need to adjust the orientation of the

antenna for the best reception.

Connecting Two RF Inputs

If you want to watch RF signals for both antenna (over-the-air) and cable broadcast signals, you’ll need to use an optional A-B switch for RF inputs (not supplied), as shown below.

Use the A-B selector to switch between the over-the-air signals and the cable signals. Then set the Cable setting in the Channel Setup menu to On or Off, as described on page 41.

Cable

Antenna

A/B

RF Switch

A B

✍ For best results, be sure to use an RF switch, as shown above, instead of a simple splitter.

Connecting Additional Equipment

Connecting a TV and VCR

Rear of TV

VCR

LINE

From cable/antenna

1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your

VCR.

2 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF

jack on the TV.

VIDEO

AUDIO L AUDIO R LINE OUT

Optional connection

Audio R (red)

Audio L (white)

Video (yellow)

Connections

Optional connection

❏ If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can get better picture quality by

connecting audio/video cables (not supplied) from AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.

❏ For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable. S VIDEO does

not provide sound, so you still must connect the audio cables.

Using your TV with this connection

❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR (see “Programming the Remote

Control” on page 11).

❏

To activate your remote, press the

FUNCTION

button to operate your VCR. In order to do this, first program your remote control, then use the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page 41).

❏ Press repeatedly to switch between VCR input (VIDEO input) and VHF/UHF

(local channels).

Connecting a TV and Cable Box

Some cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view all channels. If you subscribe to such type of service, use this connection.

Cable box

VIDEO

AUDIO L AUDIO R

LINE OUT

From cable/ antenna

Connections

1 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box.

Rear of TV

2 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your cable box to the

VHF/UHF jack on your TV.

Using your TV with this connection

❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box. ❏ To activate your remote, press the FUNCTION button to operate your cable box. Then

--9 buttons or CH+/- buttons to change the channels. In order to do this, first program

use your remote control, then use the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page 41).

Connecting a TV, VCR, and Cable Box

✍ DIGITAL CABLE BOX USERS: If you are connecting a digital cable box, you will need a special bi-

directional splitter (5-900 Mhz minimum) that is designed to work with your digital cable box.

Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels (pay channels), but not all of them. This setup allows you to:

❏ change channels through your cable box or VCR when you are receiving a

scrambled signal

❏ change channels through your TV

Rear of TV

VCR

LINE IN

VIDEO

AUDIO L AUDIO R LINE OUT

Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red)

Connections

Cable box

Cable

Splitter

VIDEO

AUDIO L AUDIO R LINE OUT

1 Connect the single input jack of the splitter (not supplied) to your incoming cable

connection.

2 Using coaxial cables (not supplied), connect the two output jacks of the splitter

(not supplied) to:

a) the IN jack on your cable box

b) the VHF/UHF jack on the TV

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

on your VCR.

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

AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.

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

box to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.

Optional connection

❏ For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable. S VIDEO does

not provide sound, so you still must connect the audio cables.

Using your TV with this connection

❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR or cable box (see page

“Programming the Remote Control” on page 11).

❏ To activate your remote, press the

FUNCTION button to operate your cable box. In order to do this, first program your

FUNCTION button to operate your VCR or the

remote control, then use the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page 41

❏ Press repeatedly to switch between VCR input (VIDEO input), VHF/UHF (local

channels or unscrambled), or cable box (cable system or scrambled channels).

Connections

Connecting a TV and Satellite Receiver

From

cable/

Rear of TV

antenna

Satellite receiver

Satellite antenna cable

VIDEO 1

Audio R (red) Audio L (white) Video (yellow)

1 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver. 2 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the VHF/UHF jack on

your TV.

3 Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your satellite

receiver to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.

Using your TV with this connection

❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your satellite receiver (see “Programming

the Remote Control” on page 11).

❏ To activate your remote, press the FUNCTION button to operate your satellite

receiver. See page 14 for details on using other functions.

❏ Press repeatedly to switch to satellite receiver input (VIDEO input).

Connections

Connecting a TV, VCR, Cable/Antenna, and Satellite Receiver using Composite Video (VIDEO/AUDIO L(MONO), R)

From

cable or

Optional

antenna

Satellite antenna cable

Splitter

Rear of TV

For Viewing

Satellite receiver

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

For Recording

LINE IN

VIDEO

AUDIO L AUDIO R LINE OUT

Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red)

VCR

Connections

For Viewing

For Playback

1 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver. 2

Connect the single input jack of the splitter (not supplied) to your incoming cable/antenna (optional connection to view local channels or broadcast).

3 Using coaxial cables (not supplied), connect the two output jacks of the splitter

(not supplied) to:

a) the IN jack on your satellite receiver b) the VHF/UHF jack on the TV

4 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your satellite receiver to the

VHF/UHF IN on your VCR.

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

AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.

6 Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your satellite

receiver to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.

Using your TV with this connection

❏

Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR or satellite receiver ( “Programming the Remote Control” on page 11

❏ To activate your remote, press the

FUNCTION button to operate your satellite receiver.

❏ Press repeatedly to switch between VCR input (VIDEO input), VHF/UHF

FUNCTION button to operate your VCR or the

(local channels or unscrambled), or your cable box (cable system or scrambled channels).

see

Connecting a TV, VCR, and Satellite Receiver using Component Video (Y PB PR)

From cable/

Rear of TV

antenna

Y (green)

PB (blue)

PR (red)

Satellite Receiver

VIDEO 1

Audio R (red)

Audio L (white)

VCR

LINE IN

LINE OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO L AUDIO R

Video (yellow)

Audio L (white)

Audio R (red)

1 Connect the coaxial cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on the satellite

receiver.

2 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the IN jack on your VCR. 3 Using a coaxial cables (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your VCR to the

VHF/UHF jack on your TV.

4 Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your satellite

receiver to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your VCR.

Connections

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

AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.

6 Using component video cables (not supplied), connect Y PB PR OUT on your satellite

receiver to Y P

B PR IN on your TV.

7 Connect AUDIO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO IN on your TV.

Using your TV with this connection

❏

Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR or satellite receiver ( “Programming the Remote Control” on page 11

❏ Turn on your VCR to enable your satellite receiver to work with this connection. ❏ To activate your remote, press the

FUNCTION button to operate your satellite receiver.

❏ Press repeatedly to switch between VCR input (VIDEO input), VHF/UHF

FUNCTION button to operate your VCR or the

(local channels or unscrambled), or your cable box (cable system or scrambled channels).

see

Connecting a DVD Player using Composite Video (VIDEO/AUDIO L(MONO),R)

Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.

Rear of TV

Rear of DVD Player

Optional connection

Audio R (red) Audio L (white) Video (yellow)

Optional connection

❏ For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable. S VIDEO does

not provide sound, so you still must connect the audio cables.

Connecting a DVD Player using Component Video (Y PB PR R L)

If your DVD player is equipped with component video outputs (Y PB PR), you can improve the picture quality by using component video cables (480i only).

Connections

Rear of TV

Rear of DVD Player

(red)

(blue)

Y (green)

Audio L (white) Audio R (red)

1 Make sure your DVD player is set up (see page 59). Using component video cables (not

supplied), connect Y P

B PR OUT on your DVD player to Y PB PR IN on your TV.

2 Connect AUDIO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO IN on your TV.

✍ The Y PB PR outputs on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y, CB, and CR or Y, B-Y, and R-Y. If so,

connect the cables to like colors.

Using your TV with this connection

❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your DVD (see “Programming the Remote

Control” on page 11).

❏ To activate your remote, press the ❏ Press repeatedly to switch to the DVD player's input (VIDEO input).

FUNCTION button to operate your DVD.

Connecting an Audio System

✍ If you are connecting a Home Theater, please refer to your Home Theater manual for additional

connections.

1 Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO OUT on your TV to one of the

unused line inputs (e.g. TV, AUX, TAPE2) on your stereo.

2 Set the Speaker option to Off. For more instructions, see “Using the Audio Menu” on

page 39-40.

3 After you connect the audio system, you can control the volume level from your TV or

audio system.

❏ To control the volume from the TV, use the front panel controls or the VOL +/- buttons

on the remote.

❏ To control the volume through the connected audio system, open the Audio Out

option on the Audio menu and select Fixed. For more instructions, see “Using the Audio Menu” on page 39-40.

Rear of TV

AUDIO-L (white)

Connections

AUDIO-R (red)

Line input

Connecting a Camcorder (for playback)

To connect your camcorder, you can use the Audio/Video inputs on either the front or rear panel of the TV. Using the audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.

Front A/V Panel

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Audio R (red) Audio L (white)

A/V output

Video (yellow)

Connecting for Video Tape Editing (VCR and Camcorder)

Camcorder

(for playback)

Rear of TV

A/V output

VCR (for playback)

LINE IN

AUDIO L AUDIO R LINE OUT

LINE IN

VIDEO

AUDIO L AUDIO RVIDEO LINE OUT

VCR (for recording)

Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red)

1 For video tape editing, connect the VCR to the following sources:

Connections

❏ If you are connecting a VCR, use audio/video cables (not supplied) to connect

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your first VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your second VCR (option 1a).

❏ If you are connecting a camcorder, use audio/video cables (not supplied) to connect

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your VCR (option 1b).

2 Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on the second

VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.

Using your TV with this connection

❏

Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR ( Control” on page 11

❏ To activate your remote, press the

FUNCTION button to operate your VCR. See

page 13 for details on using other functions.

see “Programming the Remote

Setting Up the TV

After you have finished connecting your TV, use Auto Program to set up your analog and digital channel lists. During Auto Program, the TV will automatically search for available channels and program receivable channels.

✍ After starting Auto Program, wait until the process is complete to avoid missing some channels that

are available. To re-program receivable channels, run Auto Program again as described on page 42 (analog channels) and page 55 (digital channels).

1 Press the POWER button to turn on the TV.

The Initial Setup screen appears.

2 Press the CH+ button on the remote control or on the TV front panel to start Auto Program,

or press the

✍ The Initial Setup screen appears each time you turn on the TV until you perform Auto Program.

Auto Program automatically creates a list of receivable analog channels. When completed, a screen prompts you to continue searching for digital channels.

Searching for digital channels may take 50 minutes or more to complete. A progress bar is displayed while the channel list is being created.

3 When Auto Program is finished, the lowest numbered channel is displayed.

To run Auto Program again at a later time

❏ Use the Auto Program feature, using the TV’s menus. For analog channels, see page 42.

For digital channels, see page 55.

CH- button to exit.

Setting Up

To add digital channels

❏ Use the Digital Channels/Add feature, as described on page 55.

To reset the TV to factory settings

1 Turn t h e TV on. 2 Hold down on the remote control.

RESET

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

back on.

4 Release .

RESET

Using the Digital Features

Overview

This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV that are designed to work with digital channels.

To p i c P a g e

Tuning to a Digital Channel 29

Using the Digital Program Guide 30

Using the Screen Mode Feature 32

Using Digital Favorite Channels 33

Tuning to a Digital Channel

This TV is equipped with a built-in digital tuner, which enables you to receive digital channels. In order to enjoy the digital features of this TV, you need to switch the TV between analog and digital tuning modes by pressing the button on the remote control, or by switching between analog and digital tuning modes using the TV's Channel Mode menu option (see page 51).

ANALOG

/ DIGITAL

To directly tune to a digital channel:

ANALOG

1 If the TV is in analog tuning mode, press on the remote control to enter digital tuning

/ DIGITAL

mode.

2 Press --9, , press --9 again, and then .

ENTER

For example, to select subchannel 21.13, press

2+1++1+3, and then press .

ENTER

Using Features

Using the Digital Program Guide

The digital program guide lets you review program information and select digital channels.

✍ The digital program guide cannot be displayed when: the TV is in analog tuning mode, when there are

no digital channels available, when the TV is tuned to one of the video inputs, or when the Channel Fix option is set to anything other than Off (see page 41).

To display the digital program guide:

ANALOG

1 If the TV is in analog tuning mode, press the button on the remote control to switch to

DIGITAL

digital tuning mode.

✍ You can also see the current tuning mode and switch between analog and digital tuning modes using

the Channel Mode menu option (see page 51).

2 Press . The digital program guide appears, with the currently selected program

showing in the background.

Program title and

description, time

remaining, rating

information, closed-

caption availability,

format, resolution,

aspect ratio

Selectable channel list

Channel number, call letters, Auto SAP (if available

✍ Program information in the guide is provided by the broadcasters. As a result, it may sometimes include

only the channel number, without a program title or description.

To Do This ... Do This ...

Scroll through the channel list Press F or f

Select the currently displayed channel and exit the guide

Using Features

Display additional options Press

Exit the Guide (without changing channels)

Press .

g. See “Using Additional Digital Program

Guide Options” on page 31.

EXIT

Press

Using Additional Digital Program Guide Options

Press g while in the digital program guide’s channel list to display the following options, which allow you to customize the settings of the program on the currently tuned channel.

Option Description

Alternate Video (when available)

Alternate Audio (when available)

Each program has a main video stream (the video that you see when the channel is first tuned), and may have alternate video streams. This option allows you to switch among these alternate video streams.

Each program has a main audio stream (the audio that you hear when the channel is first tuned). This option allows you to switch among these alternate audio streams (e.g., for different languages).

Using Features

Using the Screen Mode Feature

The Screen Mode feature is useful for adjusting a 16:9 (widescreen) program for optimal viewing on your TV’s 4:3 aspect ratio screen. Using the Screen Mode feature, you can enlarge pictures so that they better fill the screen (enlarging the picture so that the black bars on the edges of the screen are clipped off).

✍ The Screen Mode option is available only for digital 16:9 programming.

Before using the Screen Mode feature

❏ If the TV is in analog tuning mode, press the button to switch to digital tuning mode.

Example Description

ANALOG

DIGITAL

Full displays the 16:9 program in its

SCREEN

original aspect ratio. If the program was a 480i 4:3 program that was upconverted to 720p or 1080i (as shown at left) , there will be black bars visible at the left, right, top, and

Full

bottom sides.

Zoom enlarges the picture uniformly.

SCREEN

Zoom

Some clipping may occur.

Horizontal Expand stretches the

SCREEN

picture horizontally. Some clipping may occur.

Horizontal Expand

Vertical Expand stretches the picture

SCREEN

vertically. Some clipping may occur.

Using Features

Vertical E xpand

Using Digital Favorite Channels

The digital Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite digital channels that you specify. You can create a list using the Favorite Channels option in the Digital Channel menu (described on page 55), or by using the Add to Favorites feature in the Favorite Channels list, as described below.

To use Digital Favorite Channels

1 If the TV is in analog tuning mode, press the button to switch to digital tuning mode. 2 Press the button. The Favorite Channels list appears.

FAVORITES

ANALOG / DIGITAL

3 Press F or f to highlight the channel you want to watch.

To add the current channel to the list of Favorite Channels, highlight Add to Favorites and press .

To change your Favorite Channels list, highlight Edit Favorites and press .

4 Press to select the channel you want to watch.

Using Features

Using the Analog Menus

Overview

This chapter describes how to use the analog menu features of your TV.

Topic Page Topic Page

Menu Descriptions 35 Using the Parental Control Menu 43

Using the Remote Control to Navigate the On-Screen Analog Menus

Using the Video Menu 38 Using the Setup Menu 50

Using the Audio Menu 39 Using the Digital Features Menu 51

Using the Channel Setup Menu 41

Menu Descriptions

Analog Menu Description

Video

Mode:V ivid

Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness C

olor Temp:Cool

ClearEdge VM:High

Move Select End

37 Using the Timer Menu 49

Video Menu

Adjust your picture settings.

For details, see page 38.

Analog Menus

Audio

Treble

Bass Balance

Steady Sound:Off

Effect:SRS

MTS:Stereo

Speaker:On

Audio Out:Fixed

Move Select End

Channel Setup

Favorite Channels

Cable:On

Channel Fix:Off

Auto Program

Channel Show/Hide

Channel Label

Move Select End

Audio Menu

Change your audio settings.

For details, see page 39.

Channel Setup Menu

(Analog channels only): Customize your channel settings.

For details, see page 41.

Analog Menu Description

Parental Control Menu

Parental Control

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

Analog Menus

Password:

Move Select End

Timer

Timer 1:Set Timer 2:Set

Current Time

Move Select End

Setup

Caption Vision:Off

Info Banner:Off

Video Lab el

Language:English

16:9 Enhanced:Off

Tilt Correction

Move Select End

For details, see page 43.

Tim e r Menu

Set the clock on your TV and program scheduled viewing using Timer 1 and Timer 2 (timers work with analog channels only).

For details, see page 49.

Setup Menu

(Analog channels only): Select analog closed captioning options (Caption Vision), display the name of the current program and its remaining time (Info Banner), label video inputs, select menu language, , enhance DVD picture resolution (16:9 Enhanced), and adjust tilt correction.

For details, see page 50.

Digital Features

Digital Menu

Channel Mode:Digital

Move Select End

Digital Features Menu

Access Digital Menu options and select analog or digital tuning modes.

For details, see page 51.

Using the Remote Control to Navigate the On-Screen Analog Menus

To navigate the on-screen analog menus, use the arrow buttons (F , f , G , g) to move the cursor. Pressing these arrows moves the cursor in the corresponding direction. Press the center button () to select an option.

ANALOG / DIGITAL

Displaying Analog Menus

To display analog menus

1 Press to display the on-screen analog menu.

2 Use the G or g buttons to highlight the desired menu icon. Press to select it. 3 Use the F or f buttons to scroll up and down through the features. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 5 Press to exit the menu.

✍ Press once to display the on-screen menu, and press again to return to normal viewing. If no

buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically after about 90 seconds.

Move

Select

Analog Menus

To exit the analog menus

❏ Press (or ).

EXIT

To display the digital menus

❏ See “Displaying Digital Menus” on page 54.

Using the Video Menu

To access the Video menu, use the following steps:

To Display To Select

Analog Menus

f to highlight an option, then press .

Press

Video

Mode:V ivid

Picture Brightness

Color

Hue

Sharpness C

olor Temp:Cool

ClearEdge VM:High

Move Select End

Mode

Customized picture viewing

Use the press to select it.

Vivid: Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Standard: Movie: Pro:

F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then

Select for a standard picture. Select for a finely detailed picture. Select for natural picture and sharpness.

✍ Press on the remote control to directly select picture modes (Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro).

Picture

Brightness

Color

Hue

Sharpness

Color Temp.

White tint adjustment

ClearEdge VM

Press G to decrease the contrast. Press g to increase the contrast. Press G to darken the picture. Press g to brighten the picture. Press G to decrease color saturation. Press g to increase color saturation. Press G to increase the red tones. Press g to increase the green tones. Press G to soften the picture. Press g to sharpen the picture.

Use the press to select it.

Warm: Gives white colors a red tint. Neutral: Gives white colors a neutral tint. Cool: Gives white colors a blue tint.

Sharpens picture definition to give objects a crisp, clean edge. Use the or

F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then

f buttons to highlight: High, Low, or Off, then press to select it.

Using the Audio Menu

To access the Audio menu, use the following steps:

Analog Menus

To Display To Highlight To Select

Press f to highlight an option, then press .

Treble Press G to

pitched sounds.

Bass Press

pitched sounds.

Balance Press

speaker.

Steady Sound

Stabilizes volume

Effect Use the F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then

✍ Press to directly select Effect settings (Simulated, SRS, Off).

TV/SAT

Use the press

On: Select to stabilize the volume when changing channels. Off: Select to turn Steady Sound off.

press

SRS: Produces a dynamic three-dimensional sound for stereo

Off: Normal stereo or mono reception. Simulated: Simulates theater-quality sound for mono programs.

decrease the higher pitched sounds. Press

G to decrease the lower pitched sounds. Press g to increase the lower

G to

emphasize the left speaker. Press

F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then

to select it.

programs.

Audio

Treble

Bass Balance Steady Sound:Off Effect:SRS MTS:Stereo

Speaker:On

Audio Out:Fixed

Move Select End

g to increase the higher

g to emphasize the right

MTS

Multi-Channel TV Sound

(Disabled for digital channels.)

Use the

Stereo: Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo. Mono: Select to reduce noise in areas of poor reception. Auto SAP: Select to have the TV automatically switch to a Second

F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press

to select it.

Audio Program (SAP) when a signal is received.

✍ If your TV is set to Auto SAP, some programs may be muted or distorted. If your TV does not output

sound, change your Audio MTS setting to Stereo or Mono.

Speaker

Custom selection of audio output source

Analog Menus

Audio Out

Use to control the TV’s volume through a stereo

Use the

On: Select to listen to the sound from the TV speakers with or

Off: Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV’s sound

Use the press

Variable: Adjust the volume through your TV. Fixed: Adjust the volume through a connected stereo.

F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press

to select it.

without a separate stereo system.

only through external audio system speakers.

F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then

to select it.

✍ You can only set Audio Out settings when you have set Speaker to Off.

Using the Channel Setup Menu

To access the Channel Setup menu, use the following steps:

To Display To Highlight To Select

Channel Setup

Favorite Channels

Cable:On Channel Fix:Off Auto Program Channel Show/Hide Channel Label

Analog Menus

Press f to highlight an option, then press .

Favorite

Applies to analog channels only. To set up favorite digital channels, see page 55.

Move Select End

Channels

Quick access to analog favorite channels

To set up your analog Favorite Channels list:

Use the F or f buttons to highlight the position (1-5) where you want to set a favorite channel, then press .

2 Use the F or f buttons to find the channel you want to add to your favorite

channels.

3 Press to select the channel. The TV will automatically change to the

selected channel and assign it to the selected position (1-5).

4 Press G to return to the Channel Setup menu or press to exit.

To use your analog Favorite Channels list:

Press the button while in analog tuning mode.

FAVORITES

EXIT

2 Press F or f to move the cursor to the desired channel number and press .

Cable Use the F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press

to select it.

On: Select if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV cable. Off: Select if you are using a TV antenna.

✍ After changing the Cable setting the first time, you will need to run Auto Program. For analog

channels, see page 42. For digital channels, see page 55.

Channel Fix Not available when in digital tuning mode.

Use the press to select it.

Off: Channel Fix is not set.

2-6: “Fix” your TV’s channel setting to 2–6 (VHF/UHF input) and

Video 1: Select from available video inputs when you have connected

F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then

use the cable box or satellite receiver to change channels.

video equipment (e.g., a satellite receiver) and you want your TV fixed to it.

✍ You cannot use Favorite Channels, Cable, Channel Show/Hide, or Channel Label when Channel Fix is

set.

Auto Program Applies to analog channels only. To Auto Program digital channels, see page 55.

Perform Auto Program whenever setting up your TV. Auto Program will search for available channels and program receivable channels.

Channel Show/Hide

Analog Menus

Applies to analog channels only. To Show/Hide digital channels, see page 56.

Use this feature after you run Auto Program to selectively show or hide channels.

1 Use the

then press .

2 Use the

3 Press

F or f buttons to highlight the position of the desired channel,

F or f buttons to highlight Shown or Hidden, then press .

G to return to the Channel Setup menu or press to exit.

EXIT

✍ Press CH + or CH - to skip over channels that have been hidden. You can still use the --9 buttons to

directly tune to hidden channels.

Channel Label

Label up to 40 channels with their call letters

Applies to analog channels only. To label digital channels, see page 56.

1 Press , then use the

channel number.

2 Press to activate the channel.

3 Press

4 When finished, press to activate.

5 Press

f to highlight Label, then press . Use the F or f buttons to

display the first call letter or number of the label. Press to select. Repeat this process until you finish selecting all the call letters.

G to return to the Channel Setup menu or press to exit.

F or f buttons until you reach the desired

EXIT

Using the Parental Control Menu

To access the Parental Control menu, use the following steps:

To Display To Highlight To Select

Parental Control

Password:

Use [0-9] buttons to enter new passw ord

Move Select End

The Parental Control feature helps parents monitor what their children watch on television.

✍ Parental Control settings control analog and digital programs.

To use the Parental Control Menu

When you select the Parental Control menu, you are prompted to set a 4-digit password. You cannot access the Parent menu settings without this password.

Analog Menus

1 Use the buttons to enter a 4-digit password.

0 9

2 Confirm your password by entering it again.

✍ Keep this manual in a safe place. You need your password for any future access to the Parental

Control menu. If you forget your password, see page 59.

Parental Control

Setting the Rating

You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Parental Lock options.

Analog Menus

Parental Control

Lock:Off

Change Password Country:U.S.A.

Move Select End

1 With Lock highlighted, press .

If you are not familiar with Parental Guideline rating system, use one of the following preset categories to simplify the rating selection: Child, Youth, Young Adult.

2 Use the F or f to highlight the desired rating and press .

Rating TV will allow a maximum rating of

Off No rating limit

Child TV-Y, TV-G, G (U.S.), G, C (Canada)

Youth TV-PG, PG (U.S.), 8 ans + (Canada)

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

Custom Select to set more restrictive ratings (see next section)

Changing your Password

1 Use the F or f buttons to highlight Change Password and press . 2 Follow steps 1 and 2 for “Using the Parental Control Menu” on page 43.

Select a Country

Select U.S.A. to use US ratings (see pages 46-47) or select Canada to use Canadian ratings (see page 48). If you select a Country (U.S. or Canada) that is not where you live, the rating you select will not be activated.

1 Press f to highlight Country, then press . 2 Use the F or f to highlight the desired country and press .

Information for Parents

To view a program that exceeds the TV rating

❏ Press , then use the --9 buttons to enter your password.

ENTER

✍ Entering your password to view a blocked program will temporarily turn Lock to Off. To reactivate

your Lock settings, turn the TV off then back on; the TV will return to the settings that you have selected.

Using the Custom Menu

Follow the instructions on the screen to make your custom settings. Select the country desired for your TV’s rating limit. (Canadian models).

✍

Once you have blocked a rating or content, all higher ratings or content will be automatically blocked.

For more information see page 46 for (U.S. models) and page 48 for

Analog Menus

United States: Selecting Custom Rating Options

For the United States, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options: Movie Rating, TV Rating, and Unrated. (For Canada, see page 48.)

Movie Rating

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

Analog Menus

channels.

Rating Defined as

G General audience

PG Parental guidance suggested

PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned

R Restricted

NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted

X Adult audience only

TV Rating

The TV rating is divided into two groups: age-based and content-based.

TV Rating

Age

TV -Y:

TV -Y7:

TV -G: TV -PG: TV -14: TV -MA:

D D

Movie Rating

PG: PG-13:

R: NC-17: X:

Press to block

Return

L L L

Select End

Content

Press to block

Return

Age Defined as

TV-Y All children

TV-Y7 Directed to older children

TV-G General audience

TV-PG Parental guidance

suggested

Select End

Content Defined as

FV Fantasy violence

D Suggestive dialogue

L Strong language

S Sexual situations

V Violence

TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned

TV-MA Mature audience only

✍ The content ratings will increase depending on the level of the age-based rating. For example, a

program with a TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate violence, while a TV-14 V (Violence) rating may contain intense violence.

Unrated

You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not rated.

Allow Allows all unrated programs

Block Blocks all unrated programs

Custom Rating

Movie Rating

TV Rating Unrated: Allow

Analog Menus

Return

Select End

✍ If you choose to block unrated TV programs, please be aware that the following programs may be

blocked: emergency broadcasts, political programs, pro, news, public service announcements, religious programs, and weather.

Canada: Selecting Custom Rating Options

For Canada, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options: English Rating, French Rating, and U.S.A. Rating.

English Rating

These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in English.

Analog Menus

Rating

Defined as

C Children

C8+ Children 8 years and older

G General programming

PG Parental guidance

14+ Viewers 14 and older

18+ Adult programming

French Rating

These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in French.

Rating Defined as

G General

8 ans+ Not recommended for

younger children

13 ans+ Not recommended for

children under age 13

16 ans+ Not recommended for ages

under 16

18 ans+ This program is restricted to

adults

English Rating

C8+: G: PG: 14+: 18+:

Press to block

Return

French Rating

8 ans+:

13 ans+: 16 ans+: 18 ans+:

Press to block

Return

Select End

U.S.A. Rating

For programs from the United States, see “TV Rating” on page 46.

Using the Timer Menu

To access the Timer menu, use the following steps:

To Display To Highlight To Select

Analog Menus

Timer

Timer 1:Set Timer 2:Set

Current Time

Move Select End

Timer 1 Timer 2

Scheduled viewing

Timer functions apply to analog channels only. You cannot set the Timer for digital channels.

Use the timers to program your TV to turn on and off by day, time, duration, and channel. The timer duration is a maximum of six hours. When the channel is fixed, it is not necessary to set the channel.

1 Use the

2 Use the

and channel, then press . The timer status should be On when the Timer has been set, and the timer light on the front panel of the TV should be on.

3 Press to exit the menu.

F or f

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buttons

to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2, then press

to enter the desired day, start time, duration,

✍ Select Off to turn off the Timer. Your previous settings will be saved.

Current Time Set your TV to the current day and time. Press

Time menu: 1 Use the F or f buttons to enter the correct day and time, then press

2 Press to exit the menu.

EXIT

to open the Current

✍ You must set the Current Time before you can use Timer 1 or Timer 2.

✍ When you perform Auto Program, Timer 1 and Timer 2 settings will be cleared. Also, in the event of

any loss of power, Current Time, Timer 1, and Timer 2 settings will be cleared.

Using the Setup Menu

To access the Setup menu, use the following steps:

To Display To Highlight To Select

Analog Menus

Press f to highlight an option, then press .

Caption Vision

ClosedCaptioning

Info Banner Displays the name of the current program and its remaining time (if

Applies to analog channels only. To set closed-caption options for digital channels, see page 57.

Allows you to select from three closed-caption modes for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning.

Use the

Off: Caption Vision is not activated. CC1, 2, 3, 4: Displays printed dialog and sound effects of a program. Text1, 2, 3, 4: Displays network/station information.

available) when you change the channel or press the

F or f

to select it.

buttons

to highlight one of the following options, then press

Setup

Caption Vision:Off

Info Banner:Off Video Lab el Language:English

16:9 Enhanced:Off

Tilt Correction

Move Select End

DISPLAY button. Use the

F or f buttons to highlight On or Off. Then press .

Video Label

Label connected equipment

Allows you to identify the video components connected to the TV: VCR, DVD, etc. When you press to switch inputs, the Video Label appears on-screen.

1 Press the F or f

press .

2 Press the 3 Press

F or f

G to

return to the Setup menu or press

buttons

to highlight the input you want to label and

to highlight a label and press .

EXIT

to exit.

✍ If you select Skip, your TV skips this input when you press the TV/VIDEO button.

Language Display all menus in the language of your choice.

16:9 Enhanced

Tilt Correction

Use the Español (Spanish) and Français (French). Then press .

Available only when the TV is displaying an external input, such as a DVD player.

Provides enhanced picture resolution for wide-screen sources such as DVD.

Use the

F or f buttons to select from one of the following options: English,

F or f buttons to set the tilt of the picture from –5 to +5, then press

to activate.

Using the Digital Features Menu

To access the Digital Features menu, use the following steps:

Analog Menus

To Display To Highlight To Select

Digital Features

Digital Menu

Channel Mode:Digital

Press f to highlight an option, then press .

Move Select End

Digital Menu Provides access to the Digital Channels and Digital Setup options. For

details, see “Using the Digital Menus” on page 53.

Channel Mode

Enables you to switch between analog and digital tuning modes.

Analog Selects analog tuning mode.

Digital Selects digital tuning mode.

ANALOG

✍ Press the button on the remote control to directly switch to analog or digital

Channel Mode.

/ DIGITAL

Using the Digital Menus

Overview

This chapter describes how to use the digital menu features of your TV.

To p i c P a g e

Menu Descriptions 53

Using the Remote Control to Navigate the On-Screen Digital Menus

Displaying Digital Menus 54

Using the Digital Channels Menu 55

Using the Digital Setup Menu 57

Menu Descriptions

Digital Menu Description

Digital Channels Menu

Select favorite digital channels; add, show, hide, and label digital channels.

For details, see page 55.

Digital Menus

Digital Setup Menu

Provides settings for selecting various screen modes and for Caption Vision. Also includes diagnostics information and allows you to change the colors of the digital menus.

For details, see page 57.

Using the Remote Control to Navigate the On-Screen Digital Menus

To navigate the on-screen digital menus, use the arrow buttons (F , f , G , g) to move the cursor. Pressing these arrows moves the cursor in the corresponding direction. Press the center button () to select an option.

ANALOG / DIGITAL

Move

Select

Digital Menus

Displaying Digital Menus

To display the digital menus

1 Press to display the analog menu. 2 Press g to highlight the Digital Features menu icon and then press . (For details,

3 Press f to highlight Digital Menu and then press .

see “Using the Digital Features Menu” on page 51.)

✍ If the TV is in analog tuning mode, it will switch to digital tuning mode when displaying the digital

menus.

To exit the digital menus

❏ Press .

To display the analog menu directly from within any digital menu

❏ Press .

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Using the Digital Channels Menu

To use the Digital Channels menu, use the following steps:

To Display To Highlight To Select

Press f to highlight an option, then press .

Digital Menus

Favorite Channels

Digital Channels

Auto Program

Applies to digital channels only. To set up analog channels, see page 41.

To set up digital channels in a Favorite Channels list:

Use the --9, and buttons to enter the channel number that you want to assign to the Favorite Channel number. Press to select that channel as a Favorite Channel.

ENTER

2 To add more channels to your favorites list, repeat step 1. 3 To clear a Favorite Channel, press F or f to highlight the channel you want to

clear. Press and then press .

RESET

To use the digital Favorite Channels list, see page 33.

✍ You can also add Favorite Channels directly to the Favorite Channels list, as

described on page 33

Applies to digital channels only.

Add Select to add digital channels.

Applies to digital channels only. To Auto Program analog channels, see page 42.

Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels.

✍ Auto Program may take 50 minutes or more to complete. A progress bar will

display the approximate progress of the Auto Program and Digital Channels/Add sequences.

Show/Hide Channels

Applies to digital channels only. To Show/Hide analog channels, see page 42.

Allows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use the

CH+/-

buttons to channel surf. Channels that are set to Hidden do not appear on the Program Guide’s channel list, and are skipped when you use the

CH+/-

buttons.

Press F or f to highlight the channel that you want to show or hide. To move between the Major and Digital subchannel lists, press

G or g.

2 To change a channel’s setting to Shown or Hidden, press . 3 To show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1 and 2.

✍ Channels that you set to Hidden can be accessed only with the --9 buttons.

Digital Menus

Label Channels

Applies to digital channels only. To label analog channels, see page 42.

Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers.

Press F or f to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press to select the channel number that you want to assign a label.

2 Press F or f to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Then press

to select the highlighted character.

3 Repeat to add characters to the label. 4 To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-2. 5 Press G to return to the Channel Setup menu, or press to exit the menus.

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Using the Digital Setup Menu

To use the Digital Setup menu, use the following steps:

To Display To Highlight To Select

Press f to highlight an option, then press .

Screen Mode Applies only to digital channels that have 16:9 or widescreen aspect ratio. You

cannot use Screen Mode for analog channels.

Enables you to change the picture size for digital channels.

Select from: Full, Zoom, Horizontal Expand, Vertical Expand. For details, see “Using the Screen Mode Feature” on page 32.

✍ In some cases, wide-screen programs will be shown in aspect ratios that require

the display of bars at the top and bottom of your 16:9 screen. For more details, see page 61.

Caption Vision Applies to digital channels only. To set closed-caption options for analog

channels, see page 50.

Digital Menus

Allows you to select from several closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning).

On Caption Vision is turned on.

Off Caption Vision is turned off.

Program Allows you to set additional Caption Vision options. See

“Programming Caption Vision” on page 58.

Diagnostics Displays information about the currently tuned channel. For terrestrial

digital signals, displays the strength of the signal to help you adjust your antenna to optimize signal reception.

Menu Color Applies to digital menus only. You cannot set colors for analog menus.

Enables you to select a specific color for the on-screen menus.

Programming Caption Vision

Applies to digital channels only. To set closed-caption options for analog channels, see page 50.

If you selected the Program option under Caption Vision (page 57), you can change the following settings:

Basic Allows you to select basic closed caption options (EIA-608).

CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4

Text1,Text2, Text3,Text4

Advanced Allows you to select advanced digital (EIA-708) closed caption options.

Select from the available options.

Digital CC Allows you to set digital closed captioning to Basic (digital EIA-608) or

Digital Menus

Advanced (digital EIA-708).

Advanced Settings

Allows you to make additional settings for digital (EIA-708) closed caption options.

As Broadcast Small Text Large Text

Custom ... Allows you to customize the following settings:

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

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

Character Size Small, Standard, Large

Character Style

Character Color

Character Opacity Solid, Translucent

Edge Color

Edge Type None, Raised,

Background Color None,

Background Opacity Solid, Translucent

Window Color None,

Window Opacity Solid, Translucent

Style 1-7

Color 1-8

Depressed, Outline, Left shadow, Right shadow

Color 1-8

Other Information

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your TV, try the suggestions below. If the problem persists, see “Contacting Sony” at the end of this section.

General

Problem Possible Remedies

I want to reset the TV to the factory settings

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

remote control, press the The TV will turn itself off, then back on again. Release the button.

The TV is dirty

❏ 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.

I lost the parental control password

❏ In the password screen, enter the following master password:

4357. After using the master password, you must create a new

password. You cannot use the master to unlock currently blocked channels.

There is a black box on the screen

❏ You have selected a text option in the Setup menu (page 50) and

no text is available. To turn off this feature, select Off in the Caption Vision option. If you were trying to select closed captioning, select CC1-4 instead of Text1-4.

There was a blackout or power outage, and now the TV won't turn

❏ Press the POWER button on your remote control or on the TV

front panel. If the problem persists, see “Contacting Sony” on page 62.

on and the timer LED is flashing

The digital cable box does not work

❏ If you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a

splitter, as described on page 19, you must use a special bidirectional splitter (5-900 Mhz minimum) that is designed to work with your digital cable box.

I can’t connect the DVD player using component video outputs (Y P

B PR)

❏ You must set up your DVD player before you can connect it

using component video outputs (Y P player and set it up, referring to the DVD manual for instructions. Then, connect it to the TV again following the instructions on page 24.

RESET

POWER button on the TV front panel.

B PR). Disconnect the DVD

RESET

Other Information

Remote Control

Problem Possible Remedies

I cannot operate the remote control

I cannot change channels with the remote control

❏ Press TV (FUNCTION) when operating your TV. ❏ Check the orientation of the batteries. ❏ Batteries could be weak. Replace them (page 8). ❏ Move the TV three to four feet away from fluorescent lights.

❏ Make sure you have not inadvertently switched your TV from

the channel 3 or 4 setting if you are using another device to change channels.

❏ If you are using another device to control channels, be sure that

you have pressed the example, if you are using your VCR to control channels, be sure to press the

I lost the remote control

❏ You can use the front panel controls to access your menus,

change channels, adjust the volume, or change video inputs (page 8). Contact your nearest Sony Dealer to order a replacement. To find out the nearest dealer, please call our Sony Direct Accessory and Part Center at 1-800-488-7669 (U.S. residents only).

Other Information

Programming The Remote Control

FUNCTION button for that device. For

FUNCTION button.

Problem Possible Remedies

More than one code is listed

I entered the wrong code number

❏ Try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code

for your component.

❏ If you enter a new code number, the code number you

previously entered at that setting is erased. To reenter the correct code number you must reprogram the remote control.

I cannot operate a

❏ Use the component's own remote control.

component with the remote control

When I changed the

❏ Reprogram the remote control.

batteries, the code numbers changed back to the factory settings

Video

Problem Possible Remedies

No picture, no sound

Poor or no picture, good sound

No color

Snow on the screen

Dotted lines or stripes

Double images or ghosts

Bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen

Cannot cycle through the other video equipment connected to the TV

Screen Mode feature does not function

VIDEO 4 and 5 input problems

❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in. ❏ If a red light flashes on the front of your TV for more than a few

minutes, disconnect and reconnect the power cord. If the problem continues, call your local service center.

❏ Check the TV/VIDEO setting. When watching TV, set it to TV;

when watching video equipment, set it to VIDEO 1, 2, 3 or 4.

❏ Make sure you have inserted the batteries correctly into the

remote control (page 8).

❏ Try another channel to rule out station trouble.

❏ Adjust the Picture setting in the Video menu (page 38). ❏ Adjust the Brightness setting in the Video menu (page 38). ❏ Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 16).

❏ Adjust the Color setting in the Video menu (page 38).

❏ Check the Cable setting in the Channel Setup menu (page 41). ❏ Check the antenna and/or cable connections (page 16). ❏ Make sure the channel selected is currently broadcasting.

❏ Adjust the antenna. ❏ Move the TV away from other electronic equipment. Some

electronic equipment creates electrical noise, which can interfere with TV reception.

❏ Check your outdoor antenna or call your cable service.

❏ Some wide-screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are

greater than 16:9, such as 2.35:1. with theatrical releases). Your TV will show these programs with bars at the top and bottom of the screen. For more details, check the documentation that came with your DVD (or contact your program provider).

❏ Be sure the Video Label option is not set to Skip (see page 50).

❏ Screen Mode is available only for digital 16:9 programming in

digital tuning mode. See page 32 for details.

❏ VIDEO 4 and VIDEO 5 inputs accept only 480i signal formats.

Be sure the connected device is not set to output a format 480p or higher.

Other Information

(This is especially common

Audio

Problem Possible Remedies

Good picture, no sound

❏ Press so that Muting disappears from the screen. Check

your Audio settings. Your TV may be set to Auto SAP in the MTS feature (page 39).

❏ Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Audio menu. ❏ Press VOL+ to adjust your TV's volume.

Low or no audio (TV and cable box)

❏ Some cable boxes have volume level controls. Check and see if

your cable box remote has a volume control.

Channels

Problem Possible Remedies

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

Cable stations don’t

Other Information

seem to work

I have no digital channels

❏ Make sure Cable is set to Off in the Channel Setup menu

(page 41).

❏ Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in

memory (page 27).

❏ Make sure Cable is set to On in the Channel Setup menu

(page 41).

❏ Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in

memory (page 27).

❏ You may not have any digital channels available. Try running

the Auto Program feature to search for digital channels (see page 55). If there are none available, press the button to switch to analog mode.

ANALOG DIGITAL

Contacting Sony

Before calling our Customer Information Services Center, reset the TV to factory settings (see page 27). Please have your TV serial number ready. The number is located on the rear of your TV and on the front cover of this manual.

Our Customer Information Services Center phone number is 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or 1-877-899 SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).

Specifications

For all models (except as noted)

Television system NTSC American TV Standard

ATSC (8VSB terrestrial) ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable ANSI/SCTE 07 2000

(Does not include CableCARD functionality.)

Channel coverage Terrestrial (analog) 2-69

Cable TV (analog) 1-125 Terrestrial (digital) 2-69

Cable TV (digital) 1-135 Antenna 75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF Picture tube FD Trinitron Power requirements 120V, 60 Hz Supplied accessories Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Remote Control RM-YD001 (1) Inputs/outputs Inputs 1 video, 1 audio (front) Outputs

Optional accessories TV Stand: SU-27FS2 for KD-27FS130, SU-32FS2 for KD-32FS130,

KD-27FS130

Screen size Visible screen size: 685.8 mm (27 inches) measured diagonally

Actual screen size: 736.6 mm (29 inches) measured diagonally Speaker output 10 W x 2 Power consumption 175 W

Less than 1 W in standby Dimensions (W/H/D) Mass 46.5 kg (102.5 lbs)

768 x 590 x 497 mm (30

tube

2 video, 2 audio (rear) 1 AUDIO OUT 1 S VIDEO 1 RF 2 Y PB PR (480i only), 2 audio

SU-36FS2 for KD-36FS130

x 19

inches)

x 23

Other Information

KD-32FS130

Screen size Visible screen size: 803 mm (32 inches) measured diagonally

Actual screen size: 863.6 mm (34 inches) measured diagonally Speaker output 10 W x 2 Power consumption 185 W

Less than 1 W in standby

Dimensions (W/H/D)

898 x 696 x 576 mm (35

x 27

x 22

inches)

Mass 74 kg (163.2 lbs)

KD-36FS130

Screen size Visible screen size: 911 mm (36 inches) measured diagonally

Speaker output 10 W x 2 Power consumption 185 W

Dimensions (W/H/D) Mass 98.4 kg (217 lbs)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Actual screen size: 965.2 mm (38 inches) measured diagonally

Less than 1 W in standby

985 x 776 x 633 mm (38

x 30

x 24

inches)

Index

0-9 buttons 29 16:9 Enhanced 50

add digital channels 55 Alternate Audio 31 Alternate Video 31 Audio Out 40 Auto Program 27, 42, 55 Auto SAP 39

Balance 39 Bass 39 Batteries, inserting in remote 8 Brightness 38

Cable, setting 41 Caption Vision 50, 57, 58 Channel Fix 41 Channel Label 42 Channel Mode, switching 51 Channel Show/Hide 42 ClearEdge VM 38 closed caption modes (see Caption Vision) Color Temperature Color, setting 38 colors, menus 57 Connections

Cable and antenna Cable Box and Cable 19 Connecting a Camcorder 25 Connecting an Audio System 25 DVD Player using Component Video 24 DVD Player using Composite Video 24 TV and Cable Box 18 TV and Satellite Receiver 21 TV and VCR 17 TV, VCR and Cable Box 19 TV, VCR, and Satellite Receiver using

Component Video

TV, VCR, Cable/Antenna, and Satellite

Receiver using Composite Video

Current Time 49

Diagnostics 57 Digital Features Menu 51 Digital Menu 51 Digital Menus, exiting 54

Digital Menus, navigating 54 Digital Setup Menu 57

Favorite Channels 33, 41 Features 7 Front Panel 8

GUIDE button 30

Horizontal Expand (Screen Mode) 32

Info Banner 50

Label Analog Channels 41, 42 Label Channels 56 Label Digital Channels 56 Language 50

Manufacturer’s Codes 12 Menu Color 57 Menus

Audio Channel 41 Digital Channels 55 Digital Features 51 Digital Setup 57 Parent 43 Setup 50 Timer 49 Video 38

Mode

Movie Pro 38 Standard 38 Vivid 38

MTS 39

Auto SAP 39 Mono 39 Stereo 39

Parental Control 44 Picture 38 Program Guide 30 Programming the Remote Control 60

Rear Panel 15 Remote Control

described Inserting batteries 8 Programming 11 Troubleshooting 60

9–10

Screen Mode 32, 57, 61 Setting the Rating

English Rating French Rating 48 Movie Rating 46 TV Rating 46 U.S.A. Rating 48

Unrated 47 Sharpness 38 Show/Hide Channels 56 signal strength, adjusting 57 Skip 61 SLEEP 9 Speaker 40 Specifications 63 SRS 39 Steady Sound 39

Tilt Correction 50 Timer 1 and Timer 2 49 Treble 39 Troubleshooting 59

Vertical Expand (Screen Mode) 32 Video Label 50, 61

User Guide

Sony Corporation

Printed in U.S.A.

Sony KD-27FS130 Operating Instructions

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

CAUTION

Note to the CATV Installer

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

NOTIFICATION

Protecting the TV

Note on Caption Vision

Owner’s Record

Note

WARNING

Installation

Trademarks and Copyrights

Introduction

Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features

About this Manual

Batteries for the Remote Control

Front Panel Menu Controls

Using the Remote Control

Remote Control Description

Programming the Remote Control

Using your TV Remote Control with Other Equipment

Connecting Your TV

TV Rear Panel

Basic Connections

TV with Cable, Indoor, or Outdoor Antenna

Connecting Two RF Inputs

Connecting Additional Equipment

Connecting a TV and VCR

Connecting a TV and Cable Box

Connecting a TV, VCR, and Cable Box

Connecting a TV and Satellite Receiver

Connecting a TV, VCR, and Satellite Receiver using Component Video (Y PB PR)

Connecting a DVD Player using Composite Video (VIDEO/AUDIO L(MONO),R)

Connecting a DVD Player using Component Video (Y PB PR R L)

Connecting an Audio System

Connecting a Camcorder (for playback)

Connecting for Video Tape Editing (VCR and Camcorder)

Setting Up the TV

Using the Digital Features

Overview

Tuning to a Digital Channel

Using the Digital Program Guide

Using Additional Digital Program Guide Options

Using the Screen Mode Feature

Using Digital Favorite Channels

Using the Analog Menus

Overview

Menu Descriptions

Using the Remote Control to Navigate the On-Screen Analog Menus

Displaying Analog Menus

Using the Video Menu

Using the Audio Menu

Using the Channel Setup Menu

Using the Parental Control Menu

Changing your Password

Select a Country

Information for Parents

Using the Custom Menu

Unrated

English Rating

French Rating

Using the Timer Menu

Using the Setup Menu

Using the Digital Features Menu

Using the Digital Menus

Overview

Menu Descriptions

Using the Remote Control to Navigate the On-Screen Digital Menus

Displaying Digital Menus

Using the Digital Channels Menu

Using the Digital Setup Menu

Programming Caption Vision

Other Information

Troubleshooting

Contacting Sony

Specifications

Index