Sony KD-30XS955, KD-32XS945, KD-34SX955, KD-36SX955 User Manual

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KD-30XS955 I KD-32XS945 I KD-34XS955 I KD-36XS955

Operating Instructions

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WARNING

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

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 electr ic shock to persons.

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

CAUTION

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

CAUTION

When usi ng TV games, computers, and sim ilar products w ith your TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at low settings. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. Continuously watching the same program can cause the imprint of station logos onto the TV screen. These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty because they are the result of misuse.

Warning (KD-34XS955 only)

The CRT in this product employs a protective film on the face. This film must not be removed as it serves a safety function and removal will increase the risk of serious injury.

Note on Caption Vision

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

Note on Cleaning the TV

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

Note to CATV System Installer

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

Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmitted by cable companies for the use of the general public may require authorization from the broadcaster/cable company and/or program owner.

NOTIFICATION

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

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

from that to which the receiver is connected.

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

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

Installing

To prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the ventilation

❑

openings.

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

subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.

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

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

Owner’s Record

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

Note

This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming. A security card provided by your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital programming. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require the u se of a set-top box. For more information call your local cable opera tor.

This television also includes a QAM demodulator which should allow you to receive uns crambled 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

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

WARNING

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

Use

Power Sources

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

Grounding or Polarization

This set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), or with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding). Follow the instructions below:

For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug

This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. Thi s is a safe ty fe ature. If you are u nabl e to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact y our electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in.

Alternate Warning

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

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

Overloading

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

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

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

Memory Stick

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

Object and Liquid Entry

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

Attachments

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

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

Cleaning

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

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

Installation

Always use two or more people to lift or move the set. The set is heavy and the bottom surface is flat. S erious injury can result from trying to move the set by yourself alone, or from unsteady handling. Install the set on a stable, level surface.

Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line operated sets near water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

Accessories

Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, table or shelf. The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the set. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer for the specific model of TV. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

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

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

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Ven til ati on

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 provide information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

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

Antenna lead-in wire

Ground clamp

Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20)

Electric service equipment

NEC: National Electrical Code

Ground ing conductors (NEC Section 810-21)

Ground clamps

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

Lightning

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

Service

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the w all 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 operat ing instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation.

❑ When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance, it

indicates a need for service.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the s et 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.

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Trademark Information

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

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

Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP4638258, 5510752 and 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™)

High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

CableCARD™ is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.

Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, CineMotion, Memory Stick, Memory Stick D uo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, Super Fine Pitch, MID, Clear Edge, ClearEdge VM and HD Detailer are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and

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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

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

Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega ............................................................... 9

Package Contents..............................................................................9

Features ............................................................................................9

Setting Up the TV

Overview .....................................................................................................11

About the AC Power Cord ...............................................................11

TV Controls and Connectors.......................................................................12

XS955 Front Panel...........................................................................12

XS945 Front Panel...........................................................................13

Rear Panel .......................................................................................14

Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna.................................16

About Using CableCARD ................................................................. 16

Cable or Antenna Only ....................................................................17

Cable and Antenna Only .................................................................18

Cable Box and Cable Only ...............................................................19

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

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

Making Video Connections ..............................................................22

About Using S VIDEO ......................................................................22

VCR and Cable ................................................................................23

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DVI-Equipped Device .......................................................................37

HDMI-Equipped Device ....................................................................38

Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector .................................39

Using the CONTROL S Feature ...................................................................40

Using CableCARD ........................................................................................41

About Using CableCARD ................................................................. 41

Activating CableCARD Service .........................................................41

Removing the CableCARD ...............................................................42

Setting Up the Channel List .......................................................................43

Using Initial Setup............................................................................43

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Using the Remote Control

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

Inserting Batteries.......................................................................................45

Button Descriptions ....................................................................................46

Programming the Remote Control ............................................................ 49

Using the Features

Overview .....................................................................................................51

Watching TV ................................................................................................52

Using the Program Guide ...........................................................................53

Using Screen Mode (30/34 models only) ................................................... 55

Using Screen Mode (32/36 models only) ................................................... 57

Using Favorite Channels .............................................................................58

Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control...........................59

Using the Memory Stick Viewer

About Memory Stick ................................................................................... 61

Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick ..................................................64

Using the Memory Stick Index ...................................................................66

Viewing Photos ...........................................................................................68

Playing Movies ............................................................................................71

Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options .................................................... 73

Notes on Using Memory Stick Media ........................................................ 75

Other Info SETUP WelcomeSETUP SETUPSETUP

Using Additional Program Guide Options......................................... 54

Using the Channel Menu.................................................................58

Using the Favorite Channels Guide ..................................................58

All Equipment.................................................................................. 59

Operating a VCR .............................................................................59

Operating a Satellite Receiver ..........................................................59

Operating a Cable Box .....................................................................60

Operating a DVD Player ...................................................................60

Operating a DVD/VCR Combination Unit ......................................... 60

Features ..........................................................................................61

Memory Stick Compatibility .............................................................62

Memory Stick Functionality ..............................................................62

File Compatibility ............................................................................. 63

Trademark Information ....................................................................63

Inserting a Memory Stick ................................................................. 64

Removing a Memory Stick ...............................................................65

Using the Memory Stick Index ......................................................... 67

Photo Controls ................................................................................68

Photo Menu Bar Options .................................................................69

Using Zoom and Pan .......................................................................70

Using Rotate....................................................................................70

Movie Controls ................................................................................ 71

Movie Menu Bar Options.................................................................72

Slide Show Menu Options ...............................................................73

Contents Menu Options .................................................................. 74

Memory Stick Menu ........................................................................74

About DCF File Names .....................................................................75

Memory Stick Precautions................................................................ 76

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Using the Menus

Other Information

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

Navigating Through Menus .......................................................................77

Using the Video Menu ................................................................................78

Using the Audio Menu ...............................................................................80

Using the Screen Menu (30/34 models only).............................................82

Using the Screen Menu (32/36 models only).............................................83

Using the Channel Menu ............................................................................ 84

Using the Parent Menu...............................................................................86

Selecting Parent Menu Options........................................................86

US Models:Selecting Custom Rating Options ...................................87

Viewing Blocked Programs ..............................................................87

Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options........................88

Viewing Blocked Programs ..............................................................88

Using the Setup Menu ................................................................................89

Using the Applications Menu.....................................................................92

Overview .....................................................................................................95

Glossary ....................................................................................................... 96

Contacting Sony .......................................................................................... 97

Troubleshooting..........................................................................................97

Remote Control ...............................................................................97

Channels .........................................................................................98

CableCARD .....................................................................................98

Memory Stick ..................................................................................99

Audio ............................................................................................ 100

Video ............................................................................................ 101

General .........................................................................................101

Specifications ............................................................................................103

Optional Accessories...................................................................... 104

Index .......................................................................................................... 105

Welcome SETUP Other InfoSETUP SETUPSETUP

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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Overview

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

Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega

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

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

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

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

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

❑ Built-in Digital Television Receiver: Yo u c a n w a tc h digit a l

television programs and enjoy the improved audio/video quality offered by these programs. With high-definition signal reception, you can watch TV signals broadcast in HDTV for the clearest possible broadcast picture.

❑ CableCARD slot: Provides cable subscribers with access to

digitally encrypted cable channels — without the need for a settop box — that will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. The CableCARD, which is provided by your cable TV company, is inserted into the TV’s rear panel CableCARD slot. After the service is activated with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a separate set-top box. (Check with your cable TV company about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability. For more information about CableCARD in this manual, see pages 16 and 41.)

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❑ Screen Mode: Enables you to resize the picture. ❑ Super Fine Pitch CRT: Created especially for

XS955 models only

displaying high resolution pictures, the new Super Fine Pitch CRT — along with a new electron gun and high intensity luminescent phosphor — improves image resolution, providing the highest picture quality reproduction from corner to corner.

❑ DRC

(Digital Reality Creation) Multifunction: Unlike conventional line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal’s NTSC waveform with the near-HD equivalent, while doubling the number of vertical and horizontal lines. This results in four times the density for quality sources, such as DVD, satellite, and digital camcorders. The Video Menu allows you to select interlaced, progressive, or CineMotion™ output.

❑ Favorite Channels: Allows you to select from 16 of your favorite

channels.

❑ ClearEdge VM

™

Velocity Modulation: Sharpens picture

definition by enhancing vertical lines.

❑ Steady Sound

: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent

output between programs and commercials.

❑ Memory Stick

Viewer: Lets you watch digital photo (JPEG) and

movie (MPEG1) files that are stored on Memory Stick media.

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

(480p, 480i), and digital set-top box (HD1080i, 720p) connections.

❑ HD Detailer

™

: Wideband video amplifier has a high bandwidth frequency rating, which allows it to send more video information to the screen, resulting in finer picture quality, especially for HD sources.

❑ CineMotion

™

: Reverse 3-2 pulldown processing provides optimal picture quality for film-based sources (media originally shot in 24 frames-per-second format).

❑ Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to block

unsuitable programming from younger viewers.

❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an

uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a settop box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio.

SETUP SETUP WelcomeSETUP SETUPSETUP

Introducing

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Setting Up the TV

Overview

This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV.

Topic Page(s)

TV Controls and Connectors 12-15

Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna 16-20

Connecting Optional Equipment

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

Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector 39

Using the CONTROL S Feature 40

Using CableCARD 41

Setting Up the Channel List 43

24 26 28 30 32 34 35 36 37 38

About the AC Power Cord

The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with a hook. Use caution when removing the AC plug from its holder. Gently slide the plug upward to remove it from the hook. Once removed, the AC power plug should automatically disengage from its stored location.

✍ Do not plug in the AC power cord until you have made all other

connections.

You can de t ac h the cord from this hook

AC power cord

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TV Controls and Connectors

XS955 Front Panel The following description applies to models KD-30/34/36XS955

only.

S VIDEO

VIDEO 2 INPUT

L(MONO) – AUDIO – R

VIDEO

TV/VIDEO

VOLUME

CHANNEL

STD/DUO

STAND BY

TIMER

POWER

Item Description

1 S VIDEO

VIDEO 2 INPUT

Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your camcorder or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. Provides better picture quality than composite video (2).

2 VIDEO/L(MONO)-AUDIO-R

VIDEO 2 INPUT

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

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

“Using the Menus” on page 77.

Vv B b Press Vv B b to move the TV’s on-screen cursor.

4 5

Press to select an item in the TV’s Menu.

6 Press to display the Memory Stick Menu. For details, see “Using the Memory

Stick Viewer” on page 61.

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

video inputs.

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

hold down either CHANNEL button.

0 PRO STD/DUO Memory Stick insertion slot. For details, see “Inserting and Removing a Memory

Stick” on page 64.

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

Memory Stick when the indicator is lit.)

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

the LED blinks continuously, this may indicate the TV needs service (see “Contacting Sony” on page 97). When lit, indicates one of the timers is set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off. For details, see page 92.

qd Infrared Receiver (IR) Receives IR signals from the TV’s remote control. qf POWER Press to turn on and off the TV.

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XS945 Front Panel The following description applies to model KD-32XS945 only.

SETUP Setup SETUPSETUP SETUPSETUP

S VIDEO

VIDEO 2 INPUT

L(MONO) – AUDIO – R

VIDEO

TV/VIDEO

VOLUME

CHANNEL

STD/DUO

POWER

TIMER

POWER

Item Description

1 S VIDEO

VIDEO 2 INPUT

Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your camcorder or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. Provides better picture quality than composite video (2).

2 VIDEO/L(MONO)-AUDIO-R

VIDEO 2 INPUT

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

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

“Using the Menus” on page 77.

Vv B b Press Vv B b to move the TV’s on-screen cursor.

4 5

Press to select an item in the TV’s Menu.

6 Press to display the Memory Stick Menu. For details, see “Using the Memory

Stick Viewer” on page 61.

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

video inputs.

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

hold down either CHANNEL button.

0 PRO STD/DUO Memory Stick insertion slot. For details, see “Inserting and Removing a Memory

Stick” on page 64.

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

Memory Stick when the indicator is lit.)

qs POWER LED Lights when the TV is turned on. qd TIMER LED When lit, indicates one of the timers is set. When the timer is set, this LED will

remain lit even if the TV is turned off. For details, see page 92. If the LED blinks continuously, this may indicate the TV needs service (see “Contacting Sony” on page 97).

qf Infrared Receiver (IR) Receives IR signals from the TV’s remote control. qg POWER Press to turn on and off the TV.

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Rear Panel

SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SetupSETUP

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Jack Description

1 VHF/UHF RF input that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable box. 2 S VIDEO IN 1/3 Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has

S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than either composite video (3) or VHF/UHF (1) connections.

3 VIDEO IN 1/3/4

VIDEO/L(MONO)

-AUDIO-R

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

5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment.

6 HD/DVD IN 5/6

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

7 CONTROL S

IN/OUT

8 HDMI

(VIDEO 7 IN)

9 DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL

OUTPUT (DOLBY DIGITAL PCM)

0 CableCARD Slot Provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable channels —

qa Cable RF input that connects to your cable signal.

Connect to the composite A/V output jacks on your VCR or other video component. A fourth component A/V input jack (VIDEO 2) is located on the front panel of the TV. This video connection provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF (1) connection.

connected, you can use the TV as a monitor for tape-to-tape editing (not available with digital channels or with 480i, 480p, 720p, or 1080i when the input is set to VIDEO 5, 6, or 7).

You can use these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system.

Connect to your DVD player’s or digital set-top box’s component video (Y, P and audio (L/R) jacks. Component video provides better picture quality than 1,

2, or 3).

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

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, alldigital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio.

Connect to the optical audio input of an audio component that is Dolby* Digital and PCM compatible.

without the need for a set-top box — that will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. The CableCARD, which is provided by your cable TV company, is inserted into this slot. After the service is activated with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a separate settop box. Check with your cable TV company about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability. For more information, see page 41.

B, PR)

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Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna

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

If You Are Connecting See Page

Cable or Antenna Only

❏ No cable box or VCR

Cable and Antenna Only

❏ No cable box or VCR

Cable Box and Cable Only

❏ Cable box unscrambles only some

channels (usually premium channels)

❏ No VCR

Cable Box Only

❏ Cable box unscrambles all channels ❏ No VCR

If you are connecting a VCR

❑

See the connections described on pages 23 and 24.

About Using CableCARD

If you are planning to use a separate cable box for digital cable TV services, you may be able to receive programming using this TV with the CableCARD instead — except in the following circumstances:

❑ Your cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service in your viewing area.

❑ You want to access your cable company’s interactive or advanced features (such as video-

on-demand or, in some cases, pay-per-view). At this time, these services require a bidirectional link, which are only available through the use of a separate set-top box. CableCARD is currently a unidirectional device only, and cannot provide these advanced services.

Check with your cable TV company for CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability, all of which are determined by your cable TV company — not Sony. For information on installing and activating CableCARD, see “Using CableCARD” on page 41.

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Cable or Antenna Only

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

❑

Do not need a cable box to unscramble channels. (If you have a cable box, see pages 19-20.)

❑ Do not intend to connect a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 23

and 24.)

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

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

Cable Type Connect As Shown

VHF Only or combined VHF/UHF

75-ohm coaxial cable

VHF/UHF

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Cable

75-ohm coaxial cable

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

Cable Type Connect As Shown

VHF Only or UHF Only or

300-ohm twin lead cable

CABLE

combined VHF/UHF

Antenna connector (not supplied)

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

Cable Type Connect As Shown

VHF and UHF

75-ohm coaxial cable

VHF/UHF

300-ohm twin lead cable

U/V mixer

(not supplied)

VHF/UHF

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Cable and Antenna Only

For best results, use this connection if you:

❑

Have a cable and an antenna.

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

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

pages 19 to 20. If you have a VCR, see pages 23 and 24.)

Cable Type Connect As Shown

Cable TV (CATV) and Antenna

Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

Switch the TV’s input between the cable and antenna

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

Antenna cable CATV cable

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Cable Box and Cable Only

Before connecting a cable

box, see “About Using

CableCARD” on page 16.

For best results, use this connection if:

❑

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

❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 23 and 24.)

With this connection you can:

❑

Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV’s VHF/UHF input jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box; see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 49.)

❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly

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

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Splitter

CATV cable

Coaxial cable

Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

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

and then use the cable box to switch channels.

Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable box

Activate the remote control to operate the cable box

Switch

the TV’s input

between the cable box and cable

Program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 49-50.

Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION.

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

Coaxial cable

Cable box

VHF/UHF

CABLE

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

❑

Your cable company scrambles all channels, which requires you

Before connecting a cable

box, see “About Using

CableCARD” on page 16.

to use a cable box.

❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 23 and 24.)

With this connection you can:

❑

Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box.)

To connect the cable box

1 Connect the CATV cable to the cable box’s input jack. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box’s output jack to the

TV’s VHF/UHF jack.

CATV cable

Coaxial cable

VHF/UHF

Cable box

OUT

3 Run Auto Program, as described in “Setting Up the Channel List”

on page 43.

Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

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

and then use the cable box to switch channels.

Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable box

Activate the remote control to operate the cable box

Program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 49.

Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION.

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Connecting Optional Equipment

Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional equipment:

If You Are Connecting See Page

VCR and Cable 23

VCR and Cable Box 24

Two VCRs for Tape Editing 26

Satellite Receiver 28

Satellite Receiver and VCR 30

DVD Player with Component Video Connectors

DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors

Camcorder 35

Audio Receiver 36

DVI-Equipped Device 37

HDMI-Equipped Device 38

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Making Video Connections

Your TV includes several types of video inputs. When connecting your TV, use the outputs that are available on your components that provide the best video performance, as described below.

Best Video Performance

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

Component video

S VIDEO

Composite video

RF/Coaxial

Good Video Performance

About Using SVIDEO

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Example of an S VIDEO Connection

S VIDEO

Equipment with S VIDEO

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

cable

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red, white to white, etc.

Audio cable

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

❑

Your cable company does not require you to use a cable box.

To connect the VCR and cable

Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 22.

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

to the TV’s CABLE jack.

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

TV’s A/V input jacks.

4 Run Auto Program, as described in “Setting Up the Channel List”

on page 43.

Coaxial cable

VCR

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CATV cable

A/V cable

Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

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

illustration).

Watch cable channels Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input (CABLE in the

illustration).

Set up the TV remote control to operate the VCR

Activate the TV remote control to operate the VCR

Control VCR functions with the TV remote control

Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV

If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 49-50.

Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION.

See “Operating a VCR” on page 59.

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90.

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red, white to white, etc.

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

❑

Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium

Before connecting a cable

box, see “About Using

CableCARD” on page 16.

channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels.

With this connection you can:

❑

Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box; see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 49.)

❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly

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

❑ Record channels coming through the cable box and channels

coming directly into the TV.

To connect a VCR and cable box, you need:

❑

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

❑ Four coaxial cables.

❑ Two A/V cables or two S VIDEO cable with audio cables.

To connect the VCR and cable box

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

jacks to the TV’s CABLE jack.

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

the cable box’s input jack.

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

VCR’s RF input jack.

5 Use an A/V cable to connect the cable box’s A/V output jacks to

Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 22.

the TV’s A/V input jacks.

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

TV’s A/V input jacks.

7 Run Auto Program, as described in “Setting Up the Channel List”

on page 43.

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A/V cable

Coaxial

cable

Cable box

Coaxial

cable

VCR

Splitter

(not supplied)

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red, white to white, etc.

Coaxial

cable

CATV cable

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Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

Watch cable (unscrambled) channels

Watch cable box (scrambled) channels

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

Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable box input (VIDEO 3 in the illustration). Use the cable box to change channels.

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

illustration).

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

If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 49-50.

VCR

Activate the remote control to operate the cable box or VCR

Control specific cable box and

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

FUNCTION.

See “Operating a Cable Box” on page 60 and “Operating a VCR” on page 59. VCR functions with the TV remote control

Label video inputs to easily

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90. identify equipment connected to the TV

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Two VCRs for Tape Editing

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

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

being recorded.

Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 22.

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red, white to white, etc.

Playback VCR

A/V cable

To connect two VCRs for tape editing

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

jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks.

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

jacks to the TV’s MONITOR OUT jacks.

Recording VCR

A/V cable

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Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

View (monitor) what is being recorded

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

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

Control VCR functions with the TV remote control

Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV

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

illustration above).

If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See

“Programming the Remote Control” on pages 49-50.

Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION.

See “Operating a VCR” on page 59.

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90.

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Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver

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

Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 22.

satellite input jack.

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

jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks.

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

CABLE jack.

4 Run Auto Program, as described in “Setting Up the Channel List”

on page 43.

A/V cable

Satellite receiver

CATV cable

Satellite antenna cable

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red, white to white, etc.

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Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

Watch the satellite receiver Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the satellite receiver input

(VIDEO 1 in the illustration).

Set up the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver

Activate the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver

Control satellite receiver functions with the TV remote control

Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV

If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 49-50.

Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION.

See “Operating a Satellite Receiver” on page 59.

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90.

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Satellite Receiver and VCR

Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 22.

To connect a satellite receiver and VCR

1 Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter.

2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter’s two output

jacks to the TV’s CABLE jack.

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

the satellite receiver’s VHF/UHF input jack.

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

satellite input jack.

5 Use a coaxial cable to connect the satellite receiver’s VHF/UHF

output jack to the VCR’s VHF/UHF input jack.

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

jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks.

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

TV’s A/V input jacks.

8 Run Auto Program, as described in “Setting Up the Channel List”

on page 43.

CATV

cable

Splitter

(not supplied)

A/V cable

Coaxial

cable

Satellite antenna

Coaxial

cable

Satellite receiver

Coaxial

cable

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red,

white to white, etc.

VCR

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Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

Watch the satellite receiver Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 3 in the

illustration).

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

(VIDEO 1 in the illustration).

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

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

Control satellite receiver and VCR functions with the TV remote control

Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV

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

remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 49-50.

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

VCR/DVD FUNCTION.

See “Operating a Satellite Receiver” on page 59 and “Operating a VCR” on

page 59.

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90.

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DVD Player with Component Video Connectors

For best results, use this connection if your DVD player has

component video (Y, P

To connect a DVD player with component video connectors

B, PR) jacks.

1 Use three separate component video cables to connect the DVD

player’s Y, P the TV.

B and PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks (VIDEO 5) on

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

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

Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player’s audio output jacks to the TV’s VIDEO 5 audio input jacks.

Component video cables

DVD player

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red, white to white, etc.

Audio cable

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Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

Watch the DVD player Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input (VIDEO 5 in the

illustration).

Set up the TV remote control to operate the DVD player

Activate the TV remote control to operate the DVD player

Control DVD functions with the TV remote control

Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV

If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control.

See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 49-50.

Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION.

See “Operating a DVD Player” on page 60.

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90.

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

R jacks.

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DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors

Use this connection if your DVD player does not have component video (Y, P

To connect a DVD player with A/V connectors

B, PR) jacks.

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

jacks to the TV’s audio input jacks.

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

jack to the TV’s S VIDEO jack.

DVD player

Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

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

illustration).

Set up the TV remote control to operate the DVD player

Activate the TV remote control to operate the DVD player

Control DVD functions with the TV remote control

Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV

If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control.

See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 49-50.

Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION.

See “Operating a DVD Player” on page 60.

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90.

S VIDEO

cable

Audio cable

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red, white to white, etc.

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

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

Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 22.

rear A/V input jacks.

To connect a camcorder

1 Use A/V cables to connect the camcorder’s A/V output jacks to

the TV’s A/V input jacks.

VIDEO 2 INPUT

L(MONO) – AUDIO – R

S VIDEO

VIDEO

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red, white to white, etc.

A/V cable

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Camcorder

To A/V output

If you have a mono camcorder, connect its audio output jack to the

TV’s L MONO audio jack.

Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

Watch the camcorder Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the camcorder input (VIDEO 2 in the

illustration).

Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90.

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Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TV’s audio

through your stereo system.

To connect an audio system

1 Use an audio cable to connect the TV’s audio output jacks to the

audio receiver ’s line input jacks.

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red,

white to white.

Audio cable

To line input

Receiver

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

the

Audio Out option to Fixed or Variable, depending on how you want

to control the volume. For details, see “Using the Audio Menu” on page 80.

3 Turn on the audio receiver, and then set the receiver’s line input

to the jack into which you connected the TV.

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DVI-Equipped Device

If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has DVI (Digital

Video Interface) output, use the following connection.

To connect a device that has DVI OUT:

1 Use an HDMI-to-DVI cable to connect the device’s DVI OUT jack

to the TV’s HDMI IN jack.

✍ You can purchase HDMI cables (or cable adapters) at your local electronics

store.

2 Use an audio cable to connect the device’s audio output jacks to

the TV’s HDMI analog audio input jacks.

HDMI-to-DVI cable

Audio cable

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HDTV Receiver

Note on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

Watch the DVI device Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VIDEO 7 input.

Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90.

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HDMI-Equipped Device

If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has a High-

Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), use the following

connection.

To connect a device that has HDMI OUT:

1 Use the HDMI cable that came with your device to connect the

device’s HDMI OUT jack to the TV’s HDMI IN jack.

✍ HDMI cables transmit both audio and video signals. (Separate audio cables

are not necessary.) You can purchase HDMI cables at your local electronics store.

HDMI cable

Note on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

Watch the HDMI device Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VIDEO 7 input.

Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90.

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Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector

You can use the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL output jack to

connect an audio device that is Dolby Digital and PCM compatible,

such as an audio amplifier.

❑ Using an optical cable, connect the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO

OPTICAL output jack to the device’s audio optical input jack.

Optical audio cable

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Audio Amplifier

✍ Because all equipment does not output digital audio, you should also

connect the TV’s analog audio output jacks to the amplifier’s analog audio input jacks, as described on page 36.

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Using the CONTROL S Feature

CONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony

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

control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTROL S

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

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

hidden or out of direct line of sight.

Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to the TV.

Use CONTROL S OUT to send signals to connected equipment.

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Using CableCARD

CableCARD provides cable subscribers with access to digitally

encrypted cable channels — without the need for a set-top box — that

will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high

definition television. The CableCARD, which is provided by your

cable TV company, is inserted into the TV’s rear panel CableCARD

slot. After the service is activated with your cable TV company, the

card replaces the need for a separate set-top box.

About Using CableCARD

❑ Your cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service in your viewing area.

❑ You want to access your cable company’s interactive or advanced features (such as video-

Check with your cable TV company for CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability, all of which are determined by your cable TV company — not Sony.

Activating CableCARD Service

Before you can use CableCARD service, you need to insert the

CableCARD (supplied by your cable TV company) and activate the

service, as described below:

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1 Insert the CableCARD into the TV’s CableCARD slot.

Top of CableCARD is on same side as indicator on slot

CAUTION: Inserting the CableCARD incorrectly may result in permanent

damage to the card and the TV.

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You can also access information about your CableCARD in the Applications Menu (see page 93).

2 Gently push the card into the slot until it locks into place. 3 Turn on the TV. After 1-2 minutes, the CableCARD setup screen is

displayed. This screen includes information your cable TV company will request before they can activate your service.

4 Follow the displayed instructions: Phone your cable company. A

representative will guide you through the activation process.

5 After your CableCARD is activated, your cable TV company will

download the service information, including the channel list, to the CableCARD.

After the CableCARD has acquired channels from your cable TV company, the TV tunes to the lowest available channel.

Removing the CableCARD

In the event you want to cancel your service, contact your cable TV company.

✍ Once the CableCARD is removed, your TV will no longer decrypt digital

cable TV programming services that require CableCARD.

1 Push the eject button on the TV’s CableCARD slot to release the

card.

Eject button

2 Pull the CableCARD straight out of the slot to remove it.

To install a different CableCARD, follow the instructions in “Activating CableCARD Service” on page 41.

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Setting Up the Channel List

After you finish connecting the TV, you need to run the Initial Setup feature, which automatically creates a list of available analog and digital channels and lets you correct tilt and vertical correction settings. The Initial Setup screens appear when you turn on your TV for the first time after hooking it up.

Using Initial Setup To run Initial Setup

1 Press POWER to turn on the TV.

The Initial Setup screen appears.

Using the remote control, move the highlight to the desired language, then press to select that language. The Tilt Correction screen appears.

For more details on using Tilt Correction and Vertical Correction, see pages 89-90.

To exit the Tilt Correction and Vertical Correction screens, press the MENU button.

If you are using a CableCARD, Auto Program is disabled for the CABLE input.

2 Press B b to correct any tilt of the picture. You can choose a

correction between +7 and -7. When finished, press .

3 The Vertical Correction screen appears. Press V v to make a

vertical correction to the picture. You can choose a correction between +5 and -5. When finished, press .

4 The next screen instructs you to connect your cable/antenna.

Check that you’ve connected your signal source correctly.

To start Auto Program, highlight

Auto Program automatically creates a list of receivable analog and digital channels. Auto Program may take 50 minutes or more to complete. A progress bar is displayed while the channel list is being created.

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Yes and then press .

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 as described on page 84.

To add individual digital channels

Use the Digital Channel feature as described on page 84.

To reset the TV to factory settings

1 Press POWER to turn on the TV. 2 Hold down RESET on the remote control. 3 Press TV POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back

on.)

4 Release RESET.

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Using the Remote Control

Overview

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

Topic Page

Inserting Batteries 45

Button Descriptions 46

Programming the Remote Control 49

Inserting Batteries

1 Remove the battery cover from the remote control. 2 Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e

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

3 Replace the battery cover.

✍ Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage

whenever you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an extended period.

Handle the remote control with care.

Avoid dropping it, getting it wet, placing it in direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is high.

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Button Descriptions

3 4 5

6 7 8

qg qh qj qk

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Button Description

1 MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL+ to restore the sound.

SYSTEM OFF Press to turn off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function

TV/VCR/DVD Press to change the VHF/UHF output of the VCR (or DVD/VCR combination unit).

Transport Buttons

4 JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The TV alternates between the

5 ANT Press to switch between the sources connected to the TV’s VHF/UHF and CABLE

6 SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that

7 PICTURE MODE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard,

8 DRC MODE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Digital Reality Creation modes:

MEMORY STICK Press to display the Memory Stick Menu. For details, see “Using the Memory Stick

0 RESET Press to reset the settings to the factory defaults. See pages 43, 79, and 81. Also used to

qa VOL +/- Press to adjust the volume. qs CODE SET Press to program the remote control to operate non-Sony video equipment. For details,

qd POWER

Buttons

qf FUNCTION

Buttons

TV/SAT When the remote control is set to operate the satellite receiver, press to switch between

with older Sony equipment. Does not function with DVD/VCR combination unit.)

m Rewind N Play

z Record (press together with N) x Stop M Fast forward

X Pause

current channel and the last channel that was selected.

inputs.

you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. To cancel press until

Sleep Off appears. While the Sleep feature is set, press once to display the remaining

time.

Movie, Pro. Also available in the Video Menu. For details, see “Selecting Video Options”

on page 78.

Interlaced, Progressive, CineMotion. Also available in the Video Menu. For details, see

“Selecting Video Options” on pages 78-79.

Viewer” on page 61. Also available in the Applications Menu (page 92).

clear Favorite Channels (see page 58).

see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 49.

VCR/DVD: Press to turn on and off the VCR or DVD player.

SAT/CABLE: Press to turn on and off the satellite receiver or cable box.

TV: Press to turn on and off the TV.

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

VCR/DVD: Press to have the remote control operate the VCR or DVD player.

SAT/CABLE: Press to have the remote control operate the satellite receiver or cable box.

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

the satellite receiver’s TV and SAT (satellite) inputs.

When the remote control is set to operate the TV, press repeatedly to step through the Audio Effect options. Also available in the Audio Menu. For details, see page 80.

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Button Description

qh TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the TV’s video inputs. qj DISPLAY Press once to display the current channel number, current time, and channel label (if

set) and other information. Press again to turn Display off.

qk SCREEN MODE Press to toggle between the Screen Mode options. For details on using Screen Mode,

see pages 55-57. Also available in the Screen Menu (pages 82-83).

ql 0 - 9

ENTER

w; GUIDE Press to display the program guide of your satellite program provider. wa Press Vv B b to move the on-screen cursor. To select an item, press .

ws MENU Press to display the Menu. Press again to exit from the Menu. For details, see “Using

wd CH +/- Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold

Press 0 - 9 to select a channel; the channel changes after 3 seconds. Press ENTER to change channels immediately. Use the button with 0-9 and ENTER buttons to select digital channels (for example, 2.1). For details on selecting digital channels, see page 52.

When no menus are displayed, pressing displays the Favorite Channels screen. (For more information about Favorite Channels, see page 58.)

the Menus” on page 77.

down either CH button.

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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.

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

with the remote control.

1 Turn to the list of “Manufacturer’s Codes” on page 50, and find

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

2 Press CODE SET. 3 Press the VCR/DVD FUNCTION or SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button. 4 Using the 0-9 buttons, enter the three-digit manufacturer ’s code

number.

5 Press the ENTER button.

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

steps 2 through 5.

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

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

POWER button that corresponds

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Notes ❑ If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by

one until you come to the correct code for your equipment.

❑ If you enter a new code number, the code number you previously

entered at that setting is erased.

❑ In some cases, you may not be able to operate your equipment

with the supplied remote control. In such cases, use the equipment’s own remote control.

❑ Whenever you remove the batteries to replace them, the code

numbers may revert to the factory setting and must be reprogrammed.

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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 Dimensia 304 Emerson 319, 320, 316,

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,

JVC 314, 336, 337,

Kenwood 314, 336, 332, 337 LXI (Sears) 332, 305, 330,

Magnavox 308, 309, 310 Marantz 314, 336, 337 Marta 332 Memorex 309, 335 Minolta 305, 304 Mitsubishi/ MGA Multitech 325, 338, 321 NEC 314, 336, 337 Olympic 309, 308 Optimus 327 Orion 317 Panasonic 308, 309, 306, 307 Pentax 305, 304 Philco 308, 309 Philips 308, 309, 310 Pioneer 308

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Quasar 308, 309, 306 RCA/ PROSCAN

327

317, 318, 341

330, 314, 336, 337

345, 346, 347

335, 338

323, 324, 325, 326

304, 305, 308, 309, 311, 312, 313, 310, 329

Manufacturer Code

Realistic 309, 330, 328,

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

Sharp 327, 328 Signature 2000 (M. Ward) SV2000 338 Sylvania 308, 309, 338, 310 Symphonic 338 Ta sh i ro 33 2 Tatung 314, 336, 337 Teac 314, 336, 338, 337 Technics 309, 308 Toshiba 312, 311 Wards 327, 328, 335,

Yamaha 314, 330, 336, 337 Zenith 331

335, 324, 338

335, 323, 324, 325, 326

338, 327

331, 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 To sh i ba 6 02

DVD Players

Manufacturer Code

Sony 751 Apex 762 General Electric 755 Hitachi 758 JVC 756 Magnavox 757 Mitsubishi 761 Oritron 759 Panasonic 753 Philips 757 Pioneer 752 RCA/Proscan 755 Samsung 758 To sh i ba 75 4 Zenith 760

Cable Boxes

Manufacturer Code

Sony 230 Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224,

225, 226 Jerrold/G. I./ Motorola

Oak 227, 228, 229 Panasonic 219, 220, 221 Pioneer 214, 215 Scientific Atlanta 209, 210, 211 Tocom 2 16, 2 17 Zenith 212, 213

201, 202, 203,

204, 205, 206,

207, 208, 218

Satellite Receivers

Manufacturer Code

Sony 801 Dish Network 810 Echostar 810 General Electric 802 Hitachi 805 Hughes 804 Mitsubishi 809 Panasonic 803 RCA/ PROSCAN Toshiba 806, 807

802, 808

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Using the Features

Overview

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

Topic Page

Watching TV 52

Using the Program Guide 53

Using Screen Mode (30/34 models only) 55

Using Screen Mode (32/36 models only) 57

Using Favorite Channels 58

Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 59

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Watching TV

For a complete list of all the functions of the remote control, see pages 45-50.

To Do This ... Do This ...

Activate the remote control to operate the TV

Turn on/off the TV Press TV POWER

Tune directly to a channel To tune to analog channels, press 0-9 and

Press TV FUNCTION

then ENTER.

For digital subchannels, press 0-9, , press 0-9 again, and then ENTER.

For example, to select subchannel 21.13, press 2+1++1+3, and then press ENTER.

✍ You can also select channels using the

program guide. See pages 53 for details.

Adjust the volume Press VOL +/-

Mute the sound Press MUTING (press again to unmute)

Alternate back and forth between two channels

Display the current channel number (and other information)

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

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

Switch

the TV’s input between

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

Press JUMP

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

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

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

Press MENU to display the Menu. For details, see “Using the Menus” on page 77.

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

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Using the Program Guide

Program title and

description, time

remaining, rating

information, closed-

caption availability,

format, resolution (if

digital), aspect ratio

Selectable channel list

GUIDE

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

✍ The Program Guide cannot be displayed when the TV is tuned to one of the

video inputs or if the Channel Fix option is set to anything other than Off (see page 84).

To display the program guide:

Press GUIDE on the TV’s remote control. The program guide appears, with the currently selected program showing in the background.

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.

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To Do This ... Do This ...

Scroll through the channel list

Select the currently displayed channel and exit the guide

Display additional options Press b. See “Using Additional Program

Exit the Guide (without changing channels)

V v

Press

Press .

Guide Options” on page 54.

Press GUIDE

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Using Additional Program Guide Options

Press b while in the 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).

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Using Screen Mode (30/34 models only)

The Screen Mode feature lets you change the picture size for both standard-definition (480i/480p) and high-definition (720p/1080i)

You can also access the Screen Mode settings in the Screen Menu. For details, see page 82.

Using Screen Mode with Standard Definition (480i/480p) Sources

Example Description

‘

SCREEN

Wide Zoom

SCREEN

Normal

SCREEN

sources.

❑ Press SCREEN MODE repeatedly to toggle through the following

Screen Mode settings.

Wide Zoom enlarges the center portion of the

picture proportionately. The left and right edges of the picture are stretched to fill the 16:9 screen.

Normal displays the 4:3 picture in its original

size. Bars are shown to fill the 16:9 screen.

Full stretches the 4:3 picture horizontally, to fill

the 16:9 screen.

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SCREEN

Full

Zoom

Zoom enlarges the 4:3 picture proportionately

to fill the 16:9 screen. Some clipping may occur. Zoom is useful for watching Letterbox movies.

When you change channels or inputs, the Screen Mode settings revert to the

4:3 Default setting in the Screen Menu. To retain the current

Screen Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed, set to

Off. For details, see page 82.

4:3 Default

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Using Screen Mode with High-Definition (720p/1080i) Sources

Example Description

SCREEN

Full displays the picture at its original size.

If the source is a 16:9 high-definition (720p/1080i) signal, the picture fills the screen.

Full (native 16:9)

If the source is a 4:3 standard-definition signal that has been upconverted, bars are shown to fill the 16:9 screen.

Full (upconverted 4:3)

SCREEN

Zoom enlarges the picture proportionately,

both vertically and horizontally. Some clipping may occur.

Zoom

SCREEN

Horizontal Expand stretches the picture

horizontally. Some clipping may occur.

Horizontal Expand

SCREEN

Vertical Expand stretches the picture

vertically. Some clipping may occur.

Vertical Expand

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Using Screen Mode (32/36 models only)

The Screen Mode feature is useful when a 480i signal has been upconverted to a 720p or 1080i signal, which results in undesirable “black bars” appearing on all four sides of the picture. Using the Screen Mode feature, you can enlarge these pictures, minimizing the size of the black bars.

Using Screen Mode with High Definition (720p/1080i) Sources

Example Description

SCREEN

Full

SCREEN

Zoom

SCREEN

Full displays a 480i signal that has been

upconverted to 720p or 1080i with black bars visible at left, right, top, and bottom sides.

Zoom enlarges the picture, minimizing the size

of the black bars.

Horizontal Expand stretches the picture

horizontally. Some clipping may occur.

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SCREEN

Horizontal Expand

Vertical Expand stretches the picture vertically.

Some clipping may occur.

Vertical Expand

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Using Favorite Channels

The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify. You can create a list using the Favorite Channel option in the Channel Menu, or by using the Add to Favorites feature in the Favorite Channels guide.

Using the Channel Menu

For details on using the

Channel Menu, see page 84.

Using the Favorite Channels Guide

1 Press MENU to display the Menu. 2 Press V or v to highlight the Channel icon and press . 3 Press to select Favorite Channels. 4 Use the 0-9 and ENTER 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.

✍ To enter digital channel numbers in step 4, use the 0-9, , and ENTER

buttons.

5 To add more channels to your favorites list, repeat step 4.

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

6 Press MENU to exit the Menu.

1 During normal viewing (with no menus on screen), press .

The Favorite Channels list appears.

2 Press V or v to highlight the channel you want to watch.

To add the current channel to the list of Favorite Channels, highlight

To change your Favorite Channels list, highlight press .

Add to Favorites and press .

RESET.

Edit Favorites and

3 Press to select the channel you want to watch.

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Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control

All Equipment

To Do This ... Do This ...

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

Set up the TV remote control to operate non-Sony equipment (and Sony DVD/VCR combination unit)

Operating a VCR

To Do This ... Press

Activate the remote control to operate the VCR

Turn on / o f f VCR/DVD POWER Change channels CH +/- (using tuner) Adjust tracking CH +/- (during tape playback) Record N and z simultaneously Play N Stop x Fast forward M Rewind the tape m Pause X

Search the picture forward or backward

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

You must program the remote control the first time you use it. See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 49.

VCR/DVD FUNCTION

M or m during playback

(release to resume normal playback)

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Operating a Satellite Receiver

To Do This ... Press

Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver

Turn on / o f f SAT/CABLE POWER Select a channel 0-9, ENTER Change channels CH +/- Back to previous channel JUMP Display channel number DISPLAY Display SAT Guide GUIDE Display SAT Menu MENU

Move highlight (cursor)

Select item

SAT/CABLE FUNCTION

V v B b

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Operating a Cable Box

To Do This ... Press

Activate the remote control to operate the cable box

Turn on / o f f SAT/CABLE POWER Select a channel 0-9, ENTER Change channels CH +/- Back to previous channel JUMP

SAT/CABLE FUNCTION

Operating a DVD Player

Operating a DVD/VCR Combination Unit

When the VCR is not playing, TV/VCR/DVD switches between the DVD player and the VCR’s tuner.

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To Do This ... Press

Activate the remote control to operate the DVD

Turn on / o f f VCR/DVD POWER Play N Stop x Pause X

Step through different tracks of the disc

Step through different chapters of a video disc

Select tracks directly 0-9, Display the DVD menu MENU

Move highlight (cursor)

Select item

To Do This ... Press

Activate the remote control to operate the DVD/VCR

Turn on / o f f VCR/DVD POWER

Switch between the DVD player and VCR

Display the DVD menu MENU Play N Stop x

Pause X

Search the picture forward or backward

Move highlight (cursor) and select (DVD)

Record (VCR) N and z simultaneously

Change channels (VCR) CH +/- or 0-9, ENTER (using tuner)

Adjust tracking (VCR) CH +/- (during tape playback)

VCR/DVD FUNCTION

M to step forward or m to step backward

CH+ to step forward or CH- to step backward

B b (to move cursor), ENTER

V v B b

SELECT

VCR/DVD FUNCTION

TV/VCR/DVD

M or m during playback

V v B b

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Using the Memory Stick Viewer

About Memory Stick

Memory Stick (sold separately) is a compact, portable, and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that makes

it perfect for portable applications, such as digital photography. Memory Stick is specially designed for sharing digital data among Memory Stick compatible products such as digital cameras and digital video cameras. Because it is removable, Memory Stick can also be used for external data storage.

The Memory Stick Viewer on your TV allows you to view files that are stored on Memory Stick media. You can view:

❑ Digital photos (JPEG files)

❑ Movies (MPEG1 files)

You can also play slide show background music using MP3 files (or m3u playlists) stored on your Memory Stick.

For more information about handling Memory Stick media, see “Notes on Using Memory Stick Media” on page 75.

Features With the Memory Stick Viewer, you can:

❑ View photo (JPEG) and movie (MPEG1) files in a thumbnail

index or Slide Show

❑ Set customized Slide Show options, including transitions and

background audio

❑ Pan, zoom, and rotate photos

❑ Mark photos and set quantities of prints to be output when the

Memory Stick is inserted into your photo printer (not supplied)

❑ Lock (protect) or delete files on the Memory Stick

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Memory Stick Compatibility

This television is compatible with the following Sony brand Memory Stick media types:

❑ Memory Stick Media

❑ Memory Stick Duo and PRO Duo Media (without the Memory

Stick adaptor)

✍ The Memory Stick slot on your TV has been designed to accommodate

standard and compact versions of Memory Stick. It is not necessary to use an adapter for Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo. If you use an adapter it may damage the adapter and Memory Stick slot.

❑ Memory Stick Media with Memory Select Function

❑ Memory Stick PRO Media

About Memory Stick PRO Media

Memory Stick PRO media features vary by and are dependent upon the design of host hardware devices. Memory Stick PRO in this television has been tested to support up to 1 GB media capacity and does not support high-speed transfer, MagicGate copyright protection technology, or access control security features.

Memory Stick Functionality

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Sony cannot guarantee or assure the Memory Stick functionality on this television in the following cases:

❑ You are using non-Sony brand Memory Stick media.

❑ You are using video or audio clips that have been processed on a

computer.

❑ You are using files that were obtained from the Internet or from a

printed film processing center.

❑ The Memory Stick has been formatted on a personal computer.

Sony recommends that you back up all data stored on Memory Stick media to avoid potential data loss. In the above two cases, in order to avoid potential data corruption that may occur, be sure to back up data prior to use with the TV’s Memory Stick Viewer. Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to Memory Stick media is lost or damaged. For certain non-Sony brand Memory Stick media, you can view images, but you cannot rotate, delete or protect/unprotect images on the television. An error message will occur if you attempt any of these operations. This is a result of the unique file directory structure on these particular flash memory media and is not a malfunction of the television.

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File Compatibility The Memory Stick Viewer is compatible with JPEG images taken with

Sony digital still cameras and MPEG1 digital cameras and camcorders. In order to be viewable in the Memory Stick Viewer, the files must have the following file name

extensions:

File Type Supported File Name Extensions

JPEG .jpg

.jpeg

MPEG1 .mpg

.mpeg

movies taken with Sony

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Trademark Information

Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and MagicGate are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

*Some variations of MPEG1 movies may not play back correctly.

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Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick

Inserting a Memory Stick

✍ The Memory Stick slot on your TV has been designed to accommodate

1 Locate the Memory Stick slot (see page 12) and insert the

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

STD/DUO

S VIDEO

VIDEO 2 INPUT

L(MONO) – AUDIO – R

VIDEO

CHANNEL

VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

STD/DUO

✍ Be sure to insert the Memory Stick in the correct direction. If the Memory

Stick is forced in the wrong way, it may become damaged.

Insert only Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick slot. Attempting to insert other objects into the slot may damage the TV.

To remove the Memory Stick, see “Removing a Memory Stick” on page 65.

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Removing a Memory Stick

To remove a Memory Stick

1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off. (When the light is

on, this indicates that the TV is reading data from the Memory Stick.)

✍ Removing the Memory Stick while a file is being accessed (when the

Memory Stick LED on the TV’s front panel is lit) may damage the Memory Stick or its contents.

2 Push the Memory Stick gently into the slot, and then release it.

The Memory Stick media is ejected.

✍ Do not pull out the Memory Stick without first pushing it in; otherwise, the

TV’s locking mechanism may become damaged.

3 Pull the Memory Stick completely out of the slot.

✍ To protect small children from injury from Memory Stick Media, remove all

Memory Stick media from the TV’s Memory Stick slot and store it in a safe location when it is not in use.

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Using the Memory Stick Index

Turn on the TV and insert a Memory Stick that contains the photo or movie files you want to view. For details, see page 64.

MEMORY STICK

Information about the

highlighted photo or movie

Highlighted thumbnail

Thumbnails of photos and

movies

Memory Stick Menu bar

✍ If the Memory Stick Index does not appear, press the MEMORY STICK button

on the remote control.

The Memory Stick Index appears, which displays thumbnail images of the files stored on the Memory Stick.

About the Icons on the Thumbnail Images

Indicates the thumbnail is a movie (MPEG1) file instead of a photo (JPEG) file.

Indicates the thumbnail is locked. Locked files cannot be changed or deleted. For details, see “Protect” on page 69.

Indicates that the photo is marked to be printed.

Indicates that the photo has an associated voice memo.

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Using the Memory Stick Index

The following describes how to use the Memory Stick Index.

To Do This ... Do This ...

Move the highlight to a photo, voice memo ( ), or movie ( ) thumbnail

Display the highlighted photo, voice memo, or movie file full screen

Display the next page of thumbnails

Display the previous or next page of thumbnails

Use the Memory Stick Menu bar to access additional options

Move the highlight from the Memory Stick Menu bar back to the thumbnails

Exit Memory Stick Viewer

Press

V v B b.

Press . For details, see “Viewing Photos” on page 68 and “Playing Movies” on page 71.

1 Press 2 Press

1 Press 2 Press 3 To go to the previous page, press

1 Press 2 Press

3 Press V or

For details on these options, see “Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options” on page 73.

1 Press 2 Press

Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control.

v to select V.

v to display the next page of thumbnails.

v to select V.

B to select .

To go to the next page, press

v to select V. B or b to select Slide Show, Contents, or

Memory Stick.

v to select the option you want to

change.

B or b to select V.

V to return to the currently displayed

thumbnails, or thumbnails.

v to display the next page of

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Viewing Photos

Information about

selected photo

Selected photo

Previous/next buttons

Photo Menu bar

When you select a photo from the Memory Stick Index (described on page 66), it displays as shown below, with the following controls.

✍ JPEGs captured using a digital video camera may appear to display motion

in full screen. This is a result of the way digital video cameras record still images, and is not a result of a malfunction with the TV.

Photo Controls

When the Menu is hidden,

press

B or b to go to the

previous or next photo.

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To Do This ... Do This ...

Display the next or previous file on the Memory Stick

Hide the Photo Menu bar, displaying only the photo

Display the hidden Photo Menu bar

Play the JPEG voice memo (

files only)

Display the Memory Stick Index again

Access additional options in the Photo Menu bar

Exit Memory Stick Viewer Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote

Highlight the (Previous/Next) button. Then press go to the next file.

With the highlight in the Photo Menu bar, press

B to go to the previous file, or b to

Press

Highlight B (Play) and then press . To pause the voice memo, highlight X (Pause) and then press .

Highlight Index in the Photo Menu bar and press .

For details on the Memory Stick Index, see page 67.

See “Photo Menu Bar Options” on page 69.

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Photo Menu Bar Options

JPEG files that are protected are indicated by the Lock icon.

The Print Quantity feature is also known as DPOF (Digital Print Order Format).

The Photo Menu bar lets you access additional photo viewing options.

To access the Photo Menu bar

1 Press B or b to select Index, Slide Show, View, or File. 2 Press V or v to select the desired option.

Option Description

Index Displays the Memory Stick Index, with the highlight on the

thumbnail of the currently displayed photo. For details, see “Using the Memory Stick Index” on page 66.

Slide Show Displays the Slide Show Menu. For details, see “Slide Show

Menu Options” on page 73.

View Rotate Allows you to rotate the photo in 90 degree

increments clockwise or counterclockwise. For details, see “Using Rotate” on page 70.

Zoom/Pan Allows you to magnify and pan across the

photo. For details, see “Using Zoom and Pan” on page 70.

File Protect

Print Quantity Allows you to indicate the number of prints to

Delete Deletes the JPEG file from the Memory

Allows you to the protect the JPEG file from any changes. When a JPEG file is protected, it cannot be rotated or deleted. Select On or Off.

make of the specific photo when the Memory Stick is inserted into a compatible photo printer (not supplied).

Stick.You cannot delete a JPEG file that has been protected (or if the Memory Stick is locked).

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Using Zoom and Pan

To Zoom and Pan a photo

1 In the Photo Menu bar, highlight View. 2 Highlight Zoom/Pan and press . 3 Specify the zoom center point by pressing B b V v ; then press

to set the center.

The Zoom and Pan controls are displayed.

To Do This ... Do This ...

Zoom in (increase magnification) or out (decrease magnification)

Pan (move the photo left, right, up, down)

Exit the Zoom/Pan controls Highlight Exit and press .

Exit Memory Stick Viewer Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control.

Highlight Zoom and press V to zoom in or v to zoom out.

For help on using Zoom, press .

(You can use Pan only when the photo is magnified using Zoom.)

Highlight Pan and press . Then press photo.

To stop using Pan, press .

B b V v to pan around the

Using Rotate To Ro t ate a p hoto

1 In the Photo Menu bar, highlight View. 2 Highlight Rotate. 3 To rotate clockwise, highlight Clockwise and press .

The photo is rotated 90 degrees each time you press .

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To rotate counterclockwise, highlight

Counterclockwise and press

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Playing Movies

Information about

selected movie

Selected movie

Enlarge button

Play/pause button

Previous/next buttons

Movie Menu bar

Movie Controls

The quality of the movie when enlarged depends on the resolution of the MPEG1 file. See your camera’s instruction manual for details.

When you select a movie from the Memory Stick Index (described on page 66), it displays as shown below, with the following controls.

✍ MPEG movies recorded in VX Fine mode with Sony digital cameras cannot

be played back with the Memory Stick Viewer.

To Do This ... Do This ...

Enlarge the movie window

Play the movie with the movie controls displayed

Pause the movie Highlight X (Pause) and then press .

Display the previous or next file on the Memory Stick

Hide the Movie Menu bar, displaying only the movie

Display the hidden Movie Menu bar

Access additional options in the Movie Menu bar

Exit Memory Stick Viewer

Highlight Enlarge, and then press . To display the movie controls again, press When the movie ends, the movie controls are displayed again.

Highlight

Highlight the (Previous/Next) button. Then press go to the next file.

With the highlight in the Movie Menu bar, press

B (Play) and then press .

B to go to the previous file, or b to

Press

See “Movie Menu Bar Options” on page 72.

Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control.

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Movie Menu Bar Options

MPEG1 files that are protected are indicated by the Lock icon.

To access the Movie Menu bar

1 Highlight Index in the Movie Menu bar. 2 Press B or b to select Index, Slide Show, or File .

Option Description

Index Displays the Memory Stick Index, with the highlight on the

thumbnail of the currently displayed movie.

Slide Show Displays the Slide Show Menu. For details, see “Slide Show

Menu Options” on page 73.

File Protect

Delete Deletes the MPEG1 file from the Memory

Allows you to the protect the MPEG1 file from any changes. When an MPEG1 file is protected, it cannot be deleted. Select On or Off.

Stick.You cannot delete an MPEG1 file that has been protected (or if the Memory Stick is locked).

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Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options

Slide Show Menu Options

The Slide Show Menu is the same whether you select it from the Memory Stick Index (page 66), Photo (page 68), or Movie (page 71) Menus.

When you select Complete

List, it may take a moment to

display the list of all MP3 files.

Some JPEG files may take longer to display than others, which may make it seem longer than the interval you selected for

Slide Advance.

You can also display file information using the

DISPLAY button on the remote

control.

The Slide Show Menu includes the following options:

Option Description

Start Starts the Slide Show.

Music Allows you to select background audio to play during the

Slide Show.

Off No additional background audio is played

during the Slide Show. Audio that is associated with the JPEG or MPEG1 files will play.

Play Memory Stick

Piano (built-in) Plays the MP3 file stored in the TV’s internal

(List of MP3 Files and Playlists)

Complete List

Transition Effect

Slide Advance Allows you to specify when to advance to the next slide.

File Information

Repeat On Slide Show continuously loops.

Allows you to select an effect to be used when advancing to the next file in the Slide Show.

Fas t Slide advances after about 3 seconds.

Medium Slide advances after about 6 seconds.

Slow Slide advances after about 12 seconds.

Manual Slide advances only after you press

Determines whether file information is shown when the file is displayed full screen. Select On or Off.

Off Slide Show plays once through all files and

Plays all MP3 files on the Memory Stick. The

Piano MP3 file and any MP3 file playlists are

not played.

memory.

Displays a list of all MP3 files and MP3 file playlists found at the top level (root) of the Memory Stick. To show additional MP3 files stored in other folders on the Memory Stick, select Complete List.

Displays a list of all available MP3 files.

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Contents Menu Options

The Rotate function does not change the file’s modification date.

The Contents Menu includes the following options:

Option Description

Select Folder Allows you to select different folders to view in the

Memory Stick Viewer.

Digital Camera Folders

Select a Folder Allows you to access individual folders

File O rd er Allows you to change the order in which the Memory

Stick files are displayed.

Date Order Displays files in chronological order by

Date Order Reverse Displays files in reverse chronological

Alphabetical Displays files in alphabetical order by

Filte r Allows you to selectively display specific file types

within the selected folder.

Show Photos and Movies

Show Photos Only Displays only photo (JPEG) files.

Show Movies Only Displays only movie (MPEG1) files.

Show All Print Marks

Selects all folders within the directories defined by the DCF rules used by Sony digital cameras (see page 75). JPEG and MPEG1 files in those directories are recognized even if they do not conform to the DCF file naming rules.

on the Memory Stick.

modification date.

order by modification date.

filename.

Displays all readable files.

Displays all files that are marked for printing. For details, see “Print Quantity” on page 69.

Memory Stick Menu

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The Memory Stick Menu displays the current status of the Memory Stick, including total capacity, used capacity, and free capacity.

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Notes on Using Memory Stick Media

About DCF File Names

Most Sony brand digital still and video cameras automatically record still photo and movie files using DCF compliant directory and file names.

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If you selected the you might want to have your digital camera’s instruction manual handy in order to check how files and directories are organized for your specific model of digital camera.

DCF stands for “Design Rules for Camera File Systems,” which are specifications established by the Japan Electronic Industry Development Association (JEIDA).

Digital Camera Folders option, as described on page 74,

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Memory Stick Precautions

When using Memory Stick media, follow these precautions:

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

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

❑ Avoid touching the terminal of Memory Stick media or

bringing it into contact with a metal object.

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

shock.

❑ Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media.

❑ Avoid getting liquid on Memory Stick media.

❑ Apply labels only within the designated label area.

Label Area

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

store Memory Stick media in a location subject to:

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

car)

❑ High humidity

❑ Direct sunlight

❑ Corrosive substances

❑ Magnetic fields

❑ Excessive dust

❑ Static electricity or electric noise

❑ Electric surges

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

ensure protection of stored data.

❑ Save a backup of stored data.

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Using the Menus

Overview

The Menu gives you access to the following features:

Menu Description Page

Press MENU to enter and

exit Menus.

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

The Audio Menu Offers enhanced audio options such as listening to second audio programming (SAP) or customizing the Effect of the sound on your TV.

30/34 models only

Screen Mode adjustments and make changes to the screen’s vertical center and size.

32/36 models only

Screen Mode adjustments and select options from the Analog 16:9 and Digital 16:9 features.

The Channel Menu allows you to set up a Favorite Channel list, run the Auto Program function, label channels, and more.

The Parental Lock Menu lets you control the viewing of programs based on their ratings.

The Screen Menu allows you to make

The Setup Menu provides options for setting up your system, including selecting closed caption modes, labeling video inputs, selecting the language and color of the on-screen Menus, and more.

The Applications Menu lets you display the Memory Stick Viewer, set on/off Timers, access CableCARD and diagnostics information, and more.

Navigating Through Menus

To Do This ... Press

Display the Menu MENU

Move through the Menus

Select an option to change

Select (confirm) changed setting or

Exit the Menu MENU

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Using the Video Menu

To access the Video Menu, follow these steps:

1. Display Menu 2. Highlight 3. Press to select

To change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection.

To exit the Menu, press

Selecting Video Options

You can also change the Mode setting using the

PICTURE MODE button on the

remote control.

You can alter the Video

Menu settings (Picture,

Brightness, Color, etc.) for each

Mode.

MENU.

The Video Menu includes the following options:

Option Description

Mode

Customized picture viewing

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

Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.

Color Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity.

Hue Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones.

Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.

Color Temp.

White intensity adjustment

Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and

sharpness.

Standard Select for standard picture settings.

Movie Select to display a softer picture.

Pro Select to display a picture with minimum

enhancements.

To co ntrol ho w the Mode settings (Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro) are applied to each video input, see Mode Memory on page 79.

decrease picture contrast and soften the color.

Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint.

Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.

Warm Select to give the white colors a red tint

(NTSC-Standard).

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You can also change the DRC Mode using the DRC

MODE button on the remote

control.

Option Description

ClearEdge VM

Ve lo c i ty Modulation

Advanced Video

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

Select Program to choose among the Advanced Video options.

DRC Mode Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x

Color Axis Allows you to control the emphasis of red

Mode Memory Allows you to control how the Mode settings

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density, for high quality sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver).

Interlaced Recommended for moving

pictures.

Progressive Recommended for still images and

text.

CineMotion Provides an optimized display by

automatically detecting film content and applying a reverse 3/2 pulldown process. Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural-looking.

tones.

Default Emphasizes red tones.

Monitor De-emphasizes red tones.

(Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro) are applied to TV viewing, Memory Stick viewing, and each video input. For details about Mode settings, see page 78.

On Set to On to customize Mode

settings for each video input. Changing inputs might change the

Mode setting.

Off Set to Off to apply the same Mode

settings to all video inputs. Changing inputs does not change the Mode setting.

To restore the factory default settings for Video settings:

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

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Using the Audio Menu

To access the Audio Menu, follow these steps:

1. Display Menu 2. Highlight 3. Press to select

To change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection.

To exit the Menu, press

Selecting Audio Options

You can also change the Effect using the button

on the remote control.

MENU.

The Audio Menu includes the following options:

Option Description

Tre bl e Adjust to decrease or increase higher-pitched sounds.

Bass Adjust to decrease or increase lower-pitched sounds.

Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.

Steady Sound Auto Select to stabilize the volume.

Off Select to turn off Steady Sound.

✍ The Steady Sound option is not available (it is grayed out)

if the Effect option is set to TruSurround or Simulated. To use Steady Sound, set Effect to Off.

Effect TruSurround Select for surround sound (for stereo programs

only).

Simulated Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.

Off Normal stereo or mono reception.

MTS

Enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs

Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a

program broadcast in stereo.

Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second

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

Mono Select for mono reception. (Use to reduce noise

during weak stereo broadcasts.)

✍ MTS is available only with analog programs.

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Option Description

Audio Out

Easy control of volume adjustments

Speaker On Select to turn on the TV speakers.

To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass, and Balance

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

❑

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

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

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

Fixed The TV’s speakers are turned off and the

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

Off Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to

the TV's sound only through your external audio system speakers.

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Using the Screen Menu (30/34 models only)

To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps:

1. Display Menu 2. Highlight 3. Press to select

To change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection.

To exit the Menu, press

Selecting Screen Mode Options

You can also change the Screen Mode using the

SCREEN MODE button on the

remote control.

MENU.

The Screen Menu includes the following options:

Option Description

Screen Mode Enables you to change the picture size for both standard-

definition (480i/480p) and high-definition (720p/1080i) sources.

For 480i/480p sources

For 720p/1080i sources

Select from: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. For details, see page 55.

Select from: Full, Zoom, Horizontal Expand,

Vertical Expand. For details, see page 56.

✍ 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 101.

4:3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4:3 sources.

To select a Screen Mode to use when channels or inputs are changed, select from: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. For details, see page 55.

To continue using the current Screen Mode setting when the channel or input is changed, select Off.

Vertical Center Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down

in the window. (Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes.)

Press V or v and press to choose a correction between +15 and -15 (Zoom mode), and +5 and -5 (Wide Zoom mode).

Vertical Size Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture.

(Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes.) Press V or v and press to choose a correction between

+7 and -7.

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Using the Screen Menu (32/36 models only)

To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps:

1. Display Menu 2. Highlight 3. Press to select

To change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection.

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To exit the Menu, press

Selecting Screen Mode Options

You can also change the Screen Mode using the

SCREEN MODE button on the

remote control.

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

Digital 16:9 is available only for digital broadcast sources (antenna or cable).

MENU.

The Screen Menu includes the following options:

Option Description

Screen Mode Enables you to change the picture size for both

standard-definition (480i/480p) and high-definition (720p/1080i) sources.

Select from: Full, Normal, Horizontal Expand, Vertical Expand. For details, see page 57.

✍ 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 101.

Analog 16:9 Provides enhanced picture resolution for widescreen

(anamorphic) sources, such as selected DVD titles. This option is available only when the TV is set to VIDEO 1-7.

On To activate manually. Returns to Auto when

you switch to another video input or change channels.

Auto To activate automatically when a 16:9

signal is received.

✍ If the Auto setting does not automatically detect the

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

Digital 16:9 Allows you to determine the formatting for digital 16:9

pictures.

Pan -n-Scan The picture is clipped to fit the 4:3 screen.

This setting is temporary and will be reset when you change channels or video inputs, or turn off your TV.

Letterbox The picture is made smaller so that the left

and right edges fit the 4:3 screen. No clipping results, but bars appear at the top and bottom of the picture.

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Using the Channel Menu

To access the Channel Menu, follow these steps:

1. Display Menu 2. Highlight 3. Press to select

To change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection.

To exit the Menu, press

Selecting Channel Options

If you are using a CableCARD, Auto Program is disabled for the CABLE input. However, you can run Auto Program for the VHF/UHF input.

MENU.

The Channel Menu includes the following options:

Option Description

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

details, see “Using Favorite Channels” on page 58.

Channel Fix Off Turns off Channel Fix.

2-6 “Fix” your TV’s channel setting to 2–6

(VHF/UHF input) and use the cable box or satellite receiver to change channels.

C2-C6 “Fix” your TV’s channel setting to C2–C6

(CABLE input) and use the cable box or satellite receiver to change channels.

Video 1 Use this setting if you have connected the

equipment to the A/V input jacks.

Digital Channels Add Select to add digital channels. Auto Program 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.

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Channels that you set to

Hidden can be accessed only

with the 0-9 buttons.

Option Description

Show/Hide Channels

Allows you to show or hide channels that appear in the Program Guide (page 53) and when you use the CH+/- buttons to channel surf. Channels that are set to Hidden do not appear in the Program Guide or when you use the

CH+/- buttons.

1 Press V or v to highlight the channel that you want

to show or hide.

To move between the Major and Digital subchannel lists, press

B or b.

2 To change a channel’s setting to Shown or Hidden,

press .

3 To show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1 and 2.

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

channel numbers.

1 Press V v to scroll through the channel numbers.

Then press to select the channel number that you want to assign a label.

2 Press V v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z,

0-9, etc.). Then press to select the highlighted character.

Repeat to add characters to the label.

3 To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-2. 4 Press B to return to the Channel Menu, or press

MENU to exit the Menus.

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Using the Parent Menu

The Parent Menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels.

To access the Parent Menu, follow these steps:

1. Display Menu 2. Highlight 3. Press to select

Use the 0-9 buttons on the remote control to enter a four-digit password.

If this is the first time you are creating this password, confirm the password by entering it again. (The Parent Menu options appear.)

To change settings, press V v B b. Press

To exit the Menu, press

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

Selecting Parent Menu Options

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

Youth, or Y. A du l t to help

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

Custom.

For descriptions of Child,

Youth, and Y. Ad u l t ratings,

see page 87.

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to confirm the selection.

MENU.

password, see “Lost password” on page 101.

The Parent Menu includes the following options:

Option Description

Parental Lock

Turn ratings on/off and select a rating system

Change Password For changing your password.

Select Country U.S.A. Select to use USA ratings (see page 87).

Off Parental lock is off. No programs are

Child Maximum ratings permitted are:

Youth Maximum ratings permitted are:

Y. A du l t (Young Adult)

Custom Select to set ratings manually.

Canada Select to use Canadian ratings (see

blocked from viewing.

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

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

Maximum ratings permitted are:

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

❏ US: See page 87 for details. ❏ Canada: See page 88 for details.

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US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options

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

To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the AgeBased Ratings.

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

For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For Canadian models, see page 88.)

Option Description

Movie Rating G All children and General Audience.

PG Parental Guidance suggested.

PG-13 Parental Guidance for children under 13.

R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is

suggested for children under 17.

TV Rating

Block programs by their rating, content or both

Unrated

Block programs or movies that are broadcast without a rating

NC-17 and X

Age-Based Ratings

TV-Y All children.

TV-Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older.

TV-G General Audience.

TV-PG Parental Guidance suggested.

TV-14 Parents Strongly cautioned.

TV-MA Mature Audience only.

Content-Based Ratings

FV Fantasy Violence.

D Suggestive Dialogue.

L Strong Language.

S Sexual situations.

V Violence.

Allow Allows programs and movies that are

Block Blocks all programs and movies that are

No one 17 or under allowed.

broadcast without a rating.

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Viewing Blocked Programs

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

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

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

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Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options

For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For US models, see page 87

Option Description

English Rating C All children.

C8+ Children 8 years and older.

G General programming.

PG Parental Guidance.

14+ Viewers 14 and older.

18+ Adult programming.

French Ratin g G General programming.

8 ans+ Not recommended for young children.

13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 13.

16 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16.

18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults.

U.S.A. Ra ting See “US Models” on page 87 for details.

Viewing Blocked Programs

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

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

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

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Using the Setup Menu

To access the Setup Menu, follow these steps:

1. Display Menu 2. Highlight 3. Press to select

To change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection.

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To exit the Menu, press

Selecting Setup Options

MENU.

The Setup Menu includes the following options:

Option Description

Caption Vision Allows you to select from several closed caption

modes (for programs that are broadcast with closed caption).

On Caption Vision is turned on.

Off Caption Vision is turned off.

Program Allows you to set basic and advanced

Caption Vision options. See “Programming Caption Vision” on page 91.

Info Banner Set to On or Off. When on, displays the program name,

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

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

Normally, Tilt Correction and Vertical Correction only need to be adjusted the first time you turn on the unit and after the unit is moved to a new location.

Option Description

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

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

1 Press V or v to highlight the video input (VIDEO

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

2 Press V or v to highlight one of the displayed

labels. Then press to select the label.

You can select from the following labels for each input:

Video 1-7 VHS, DVD, Receiver, Satellite, Cable Box, 8mm,

DTV, Game, LD, Web, Beta, HD, PVR, Skip

✍ If you select Skip, your TV skips this input when you

press the TV/VIDEO button.

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

Press B or b to choose a correction between +7 and -7 and press .

Vertical Correction Allows you to make a vertical correction to the

picture. Press V or v to choose a correction between +5 and -5

and press .

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

of choice.

Menu Color Enables you to select a specific color for the on-screen

menus.

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Programming Caption Vision

If you selected the Program option under Caption Vision (see page 89), you can change the following settings:

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

options.

CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4

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

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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 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

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

settings:

Character Size Small, Standard, Large

Character Style Style 1-7

Character Color Color 1-8

Edge Color Color 1-8

Edge Type None, Raised,

Depressed, Outline, Left shadow, Right shadow

Background Color None, Color 1-8

Window Color None, Color 1-8

✍ Color options can also be set to Solid or

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Using the Applications Menu

To access the Applications Menu, follow these steps:

1. Display Menu 2. Highlight 3. Press to select

To change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection.

To exit the Menu, press

Selecting Applications Options

You can also use the

MEMORY STICK buttons on

the remote control or front panel.

You can also change the

Sleep options using the

SLEEP button on the remote

control.

MENU.

The Applications Menu includes the following options:

Option Description

Memory Stick Displays the Memory Stick Viewer. For details, see

page 61.

Clock/Timers Select to set the clock, set the Sleep timer, and to program

your TV to turn on and off at two scheduled viewing times.

Sleep Set the time in minutes (15min,

30min, 45min, 60min, 90min, or Off)

that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically.

Timer 1 Timer 2

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

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To go directly to programming Timer 1 or 2, press pressing b.

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

Menu after setting the

Current Time, press

when the highlight is in the minute field.

instead of

To return to the Timer

Option Description

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

the Current Time.

1 Press V or v to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2. To set the

timer, press b.

2 Press V or v to highlight one of the following options,

then press .

Program Select to set the Timer by day,

time, duration, and channel.

Off Select to turn off the Timer. (Your

previous settings are saved.)

3 If you selected Program in step 2, Press V and v to set

the day(s), hour, minute, duration, and channel number. Press move to the next setting. Press B to go back to the previous setting.

or b to confirm each setting and

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

panel will light, indicating the timer has been set.

Current Time

1 Press to select Current Time. 2 Press V and v to set the current time (day, hour, and

minute). Press or b to confirm each setting and move to the next setting. Press B to go back to the previous setting.

3 Press MENU to exit the Menu.

Diagnostics Displays the strength of the terrestrial digital broadcast

signal, to help you adjust your antenna to optimize signal reception.

CableCARD

This list of selectable CableCARD options will vary, depending on your cable service provider.

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Overview

This chapter includes the following topics:

Topic Page

Glossary 96

Contacting Sony 97

Troubleshooting 97

Specifications 103

Optional Accessories 104

Index 105

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Glossary

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

electronic transmission to convey information.

aspect ratio Refers to the ratio between the width and height of the screen. 32/36 models have a 4:3

aspect ratio; 30/34 models have a a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio.

4:3 aspect ratio

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

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

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

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

degauss A process that demagnetizes the metal components in the TV monitor, which eliminates image

distortion that can result from magnetic charges acquired by the TV’s components. Your TV degausses automatically when it is turned on.

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

clearer resolution and improved sound quality over analog television.

16:9 aspect ratio

HDMI (High-Definition

Multimedia Interface)

National Television System

Committee (NTSC)

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Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMIequipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio.

A unit of the Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, that establishes television standards in the United States, such as NTSC Color, the standard used in this TV.

RF Radio Frequency. That part of the frequency spectrum that is used to transmit TV and radio

signals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

each line from top to bottom.

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

each line from top to bottom.

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

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

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Contacting Sony

If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).

Before calling Sony customer support, please write down the model and serial numbers of your TV. You’ll find this information on the front cover of this manual.

Troubleshooting

Remote Control

Problem Possible Remedies

Remote control does not operate

Cannot change channels with the remote control

Remote control does not operate non-Sony video equipment

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

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

CABLE mode.

❏ Make sure the TV’s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet. ❏ Locate the TV at least 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights. ❏ If you are using the TV to change channels, first press the TV FUNCTION

button.

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

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

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

page 84).

❏

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

FUNCTION

to change channels, be sure to press the

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

the video equipment may need to be reset.

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

attempting to operate.

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

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

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

SAT/CABLE FUNCTION

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Channels

Problem Possible Remedies

Cannot receive upper channels (UHF) when using an antenna TV is fixed to one channel ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are

Cannot receive any channels when using cable TV

Cannot receive or select channels Some digital cable channels are not being displayed

❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are

not presently in the TV’s memory (see page 84).

❏ Check your Channel Fix settings (see page 84). ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are

not presently in the TV’s memory (see page 84).

❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable TV channels that

are not presently in TV memory (see page 84).

❏ Certain cable TV companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital

cable channels. Check with your cable TV company for more information.

❏ Check with your cable TV company if the channels are scrambled or

encrypted. You will need a CableCARD or a separate set-top box to view those channels.

❏ Some optional digital cable broadcast formats may not be supported. If

your cable TV company is broadcasting digital signals in unsupported broadcast formats, you will need a separate set-top box provided by your cable TV company to view those channels.

❏ The digital cable channel may be set to Hide in the Channel Menu (see

page 85).

❏ Use the Digital Channels feature to search for new digital channels (see

page 84).

CableCARD

Problem Possible Remedies

Problems using CableCARD or CableCARD services

Cannot record CableCARD signals

❏ Check that the CableCARD is inserted properly (see pages 41-42). ❏ The CableCARD must be activated by your local cable TV provider before

❏ Check the Diagnostics and CableCARD menu options (see page 93). (This can

❏ Contact your cable TV company. ❏ Digital cable is a new technology and its signals cannot be recorded in

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you can receive digital cable TV services. See the activation instructions on pages 41-42.

be useful in providing information to an authorized technician or repair person.)

traditional ways (for example, by using a VCR). If you are interested in recording these signals, you will need a digital cable ready recording device. Consult your retailer for more information.

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Memory Stick

Problem Possible Remedies

Image does not display/Cannot see all files

JPEG image displays undesirable motion or flicker in full screen Rotation not saved after Memory Stick is ejected or Memory Stick Viewer is closed

Cannot Rotate, Zoom, Pan or Print Mark MPEG files

Cannot show (or hide) file information in full screen or Slide Show Cannot set print quantity ❏ The Memory Stick might be locked. Unlock the Memory Stick and try

Cannot see Menu ❏ Press Cannot hear audio while using Memory Stick

Not all MP3 files on Memory Stick are included when the

Music /Complete List option is

selected (page 73) Cannot see MP3 list to play music MP3 file does not play back correctly MP3 files on the Memory

Stick are not listed Music files are playing in wrong order

❏ Make sure the image file is a JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) file or an MPEG1 (.mpg,

.mpeg) file.

❏ Make sure the Memory Stick is inserted properly (see page 64). ❏ Check the Filter option setting (see page 74). ❏ Check the Select Contents setting (see page 74) and ensure that files are either

in DCF directories if Digital Camera Folders is selected (see page 74), or in the currently selected folder if Select a Folder is selected (see page 74).

❏ The maximum number of files the Memory Stick Viewer can display is

2,000 files total, including all JPEG, MPEG1, and MP3 files.

❏ If you are using a Memory Stick with the Memory Select function, try

changing the position of the A/B select switch.

❏ JPEGs captured using a digital video camera may appear to display motion

in full screen. This is a result of the way digital video cameras record still images, and is not a result of a malfunction with the TV.

❏ The Memory Stick might be locked. Unlock the Memory Stick and try

rotating the image again.

❏ The file might not have information (EXIF data) that is usually generated

when a digital camera records a photo. In this case, it is not possible to save the rotation.

❏ There might be insufficient space on the Memory Stick to save the rotated

file. Try deleting one or more files and rotating the image again.

❏ These functions are available only for JPEG files.

❏ Set the File/Information option to On or Off (see page 73).

setting the print quantity again.

V to display the Menu again.

❏ Check the TV’s volume or Speaker (page 81) settings. ❏ To hear JPEG voice memo in full screen view, select the Digital Camera Folders

option and set the Filter option to Show All.

❏ Check that the Music option is not to set to Off (see page 73). ❏ The Memory Stick Viewer can display a maximum of 2,000 files total,

including all JPEG, MPEG1, and MP3 files.

❏ Make sure that the file is named with the file extension (.mp3).

❏ MP3 files on your Memory Stick only can be played as background music

during a Slide Show (see page 73).

❏ The Memory Stick Viewer supports only MP3 files with a fixed data rate of

128 kbps (kilobits per second).

❏ Only MP3 files that are named with the file extension (.mp3) are displayed

in the list.

❏ MP3 files are played in alphabetical order, according to the folder in which

they are stored. If you want to change the playing order, rename your files alphabetically in the order in which you want them to play or create an MP3 playlist (.m3u file) on a PC.

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