Sony KE-32TS2U, KE-42TS2U Operating Instruction

Flat Panel Color TV KE-32TS2U/KE-42TS2U

4-091-567-11 (2)

KE-32TS2U KE-42TS2U

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi

Manual de instrucciones

WARNING

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,

NE PAS OUVRIR

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO

NO ABRIR

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

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

CAUTION

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

CAUTION

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

Note on Caption Vision

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

Notes 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 on use in highlands

When used at an altitude of greater than 1900m or 6248 feet (air pressure less than 800hPa), this Plasma Display Panel may generate a low buzzing sound as a result of the difference between the interior and exterior air pressure of the panels. This is not considered a defect and is not covered under by the Limited Warranty. This buzzing sound is an inherent characteristic of any Plasma Display Panel.

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Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF, VHF, transmitted by cable companies or satellite 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 warranty and your authority to operate this equipment.

Safety

– Operate the TV only on 120 V AC. – The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the wall outlet

only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

– If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet, unplug

the TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further.

Installing

– To prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the ventilation

openings.

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

to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.

– The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with hooks.

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

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 products.

CAUTION

The following SONY appliance(s) for use only with the following TV STAND. Use with other TV STAND is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.

SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO. KE-32TS2U KE-42TS2U

TV STAND MODEL NO.: SU-TS1U SONY ELECTRONICS INC.

Important Safeguards

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

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

WARNING

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

Use

Power Sources

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

Grounding or Polarization

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

For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug

This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to 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 being 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.

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.

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.

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.

Installation

Attachments

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

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.

Corrosion

Use of this set near the seashore may subject the set to excessive salt, corrosion and internal damage and result in deterioration of the set’s performance. If the set will be subjected to these conditions, steps should be taken to reduce the humidity and temperature of the area where the set is located.

Accessories

Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, 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 Sony for the specific model of TV. No part of the TV set should overhang any edge of the TV cart or stand; any overhanging edge is a safety hazard. 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.

Ventilation

The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.

s Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or

other materials.

s Never block the slots and openings by placing the set

on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

s Never place the set in a confined space, such as a

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

s Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat

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.

Carrying

This set should only be moved by two or more people. If the set needs to be transported, it should be protected to insure that it is not subject to shock, vibration or excessive force.

Antennas

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

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

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

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

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Antenna Grounding According to the NEC

Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding.

Antenna lead-in wire

Ground clamp

Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20)

Electrical wire equipment

NEC: National Electrical Code

Ground clamps

Antenna lead-in wire

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.

Image retention

An image retention or ghost may appear on screen of the set if it a static image is displayed on the screen for a period of time. To avoid this problem, the “4:3 Default” or “Restore” mode should be used.

Refer to the operating instructions if an image retention or ghost appears.

Service

Damage Requiring Service

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

s When the power cord or plug is damaged or

frayed.

s If liquid has been spilled into the set.

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.

Important Safety Instruction

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

s If the set has been exposed to rain or water.

s If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the

cabinet has been damaged.

s If the set does not operate normally when following

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

s When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance,

it indicates a need for service.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the set yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts.

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

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Table of Contents

Installing and Connecting the TV

Unpacking .......................................................... 6

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control ... 6

Preventing the TV from Falling Down ............6

Connector Types ................................................ 7

Identifying Front and Rear Connectors .......... 8

Basic Connections (Connecting Cable TV or

Antenna) ........................................................ 9

Connecting directly to cable or an antenna ...... 9

Cable box connections .............................. 9

Connecting a VCR and Cable ........................ 10

Connecting a Satellite Receiver ...................... 11

Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR ....12

Connecting an Audio Receiver ....................... 13

Connecting a DVD Player with

Component Video Connectors .................. 14

Connecting a DVD Player with

A/V Connectors .......................................... 15

Setting the Video Inputs.................................. 32

Operating Video Equipment with Your TV

Remote Control .......................................... 33

Programming the remote control ............ 33

Operating optional equipment ................. 35

Using Favorite Channels ................................. 36

Setting your favorite channels................. 36

Watching Favorite Channel ....................37

Adjusting Your Setup

Adjusting the Picture Size/Position................ 38

Using the Picture Control Mode Option ....... 39

Using the Sound Control Option .................... 41

Selecting Stereo or Bilingual Programs......... 43

Using the Parental Control Feature............... 43

Activating the Parental Control feature ..... 44

Selecting a Custom Rating ...................... 46

What the Ratings Mean .................................. 48

Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver ......... 16

Connecting a Digital TV Receiver .................17

Connecting a Sub Woofer ............................... 18

Connecting an RGB Equipment ....................19

Setting the Channels ........................................ 20

Selecting the On-screen Menu Language ...... 22

Watching the TV

Watching the TV .............................................23

Watching with closed caption .................24

Enjoying High-quality Pictures and Sounds .... 25

Selecting the Picture Mode ............................. 26

Selecting the Effect Mode ............................... 27

Saving the Power Consumption ..................... 28

Using the Wide Screen Mode .........................29

Changing the Wide Screen Mode

automatically ...................................... 29

Ratings in the U.S.A. ..............................48

Ratings in Canada ................................... 49

Adjusting Advanced AV Setting Options ...... 51

Using the Timer

Turning Off the TV Automatically ................ 54

Setting the Current Time ................................ 55

Controlling Power On/Off Automatically ..... 56

Additional Information

Troubleshooting ............................................... 58

Self-diagnosis function ...........................58

Trouble symptoms and remedies ............ 59

Specifications ................................................... 61

Index ................................................................. 62

Changing the Wide Screen Mode

manually ............................................. 30

Changing the Wide Setup ....................... 30

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Installing and Connecting the TV

Unpacking

When you unpack this unit, make sure it includes the following:

Remote control (1) and size AA batteries (2)

75-ohm coaxial cable (1)

Do not remove ferrite cores.

Preventing the TV from Falling Down

Attach the supplied brackets to the rear of the TV, and pass a sturdy cord or chain and attach it to a wall or pillar. Consult your dealer when attaching the brackets, since the screws for the brackets also hold the rear cabinet in a place.

1 Remove one of the screws attached at the rear of

the TV.

Note

Do not remove both screws at the same time as these screws secure the rear cabinet. Never use the TV with the screws removed.

Brackets (2)

Cleaning cloth (1) Operating Instructions (1)

AC power cord (1)

Do not remove ferrite core.

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control’s battery compartment.

2 Attach the supplied brackets with the screw.

Note

Be sure to use the screw that attaches the rear cabinet. A different screw may damage the TV and result in electric shock.

Bracket (supplied)

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to attach the other brackets.

Notes

• 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, or placing it in direct sunlight, near a heater or where the humidity is high.

• Your remote control can be programmed to operate most video equipment. (See “Operating Video Equipment with Your TV Remote Control” on page 33.)

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4 Attach a sturdy cord or chain securely to each

bracket on the rear of the TV.

Attach the cord or chain (not supplied) securely.

5 Attach the cord or chain to a wall or pillar.

Side view

Connector Types

You may find it necessary to use some of the following connector types during set up.

Supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable

Screw-on type

Screw into connection.

S VIDEO cable

High quality video cable for enhanced picture quality

Align guides and push into connection.

AUDIO/VIDEO cable

Push into connection.

VIDEO- Yellow AUDIO (Left) - White AUDIO (Right) - Red

Some DVD players are equipped with the following three video connectors:

Top view

Screw a hook (not supplied) to the wall or pillar securely.

Y - Green

B (CB, Cb or B–Y) - Blue

R (CR, Cr or R–Y) - Red

CONTROL S cable

CONTROL S connections are exclusive to Sony equipment and allow greater control of all Sony equipment.

Push into connection.

DVI-D single link cable

Loosen the screws before connecting.

Tighten the screws after connecting.

Align guides and push into connection.

Note

The connector pin (A) of the DVI-D single link cable is “-” type. “+” type cannot be used for this connection.

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Installing and Connecting the TV

Identifying Front and Rear Connectors

TV front panel

Under the panel

Rear of TV

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VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO IN 3

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO IN 2

DVI-HDTV

PB/BY/G PR/R

VIDEO IN 4

AUDIO OUT

HD VD

CONTROL

SUB

WOOFER

VHF/UHF

AC IN

OUT

1 Headphones jack

Connects to your headphones. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug adaptor (not supplied).

2 VIDEO IN 1, 2 (pages 10 - 12, 15)

Connects to the output jacks of your VCR or other video equipment.

3 VIDEO IN 3 (DVI-HDTV connector and

AUDIO (R/L) jacks) (page 16)

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

* High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection

4 AUDIO OUT (page 13)

Connects to the input jacks of your audio equipment.

5 VHF/UHF (pages 10 - 12)

Connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable.

6 VIDEO IN 4

AUDIO (L/R) input jacks (pages 14, 17, 19):

Connects to the audio output jacks of your DVD player or RGB equipment.

Y/G, P

B/B, PR/R, HD, VD input jacks:

Connecting a DVD player (page 14) or a Digital TV Receiver (page 17)

Connect with component video connectors (Y/ C

B/CR, Y/B-Y/R-Y or Y/PB/PR) to the Y/G, PB/

B, P

R/R jacks on the TV.

Connecting an RGB equipment (page 19)

Connect the RGB equipment’s video/ synchronized signal output terminal to the Y/G, P

B/B, PR/R, HD and VD jacks on the TV.

7 SUB WOOFER (page 18)

Connects to the input jack of your sub woofer.

8 CONTROL S IN/OUT

To control other Sony equipment with the TV’s remote control,** connect the CONTROL S IN jack of the equipment to the CONTROL S OUT jack of the TV with the CONTROL S cable. To control the TV with a remote control for another Sony equipment, connect the CONTROL S OUT jack of the equipment to the CONTROL S IN jack on the TV with the CONTROL S cable.

** Only when the TV is turned on, or the STANDBY/

SLEEP indicator lights up in red. When the TV is turned off (the STANDBY/SLEEP indicator goes off), you cannot use this function.

9 AC IN

Connects the supplied AC power cord.

Installing and Connecting the TV

Basic Connections (Connecting Cable TV or Antenna)

Connecting directly to cable or an antenna

VHF only or VHF/UHF or cable

75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied)

VHF/UHF

Note

It is strongly recommended to connect the antenna using a 75ohm coaxial cable to get optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio noise and the like, resulting in signal deterioration. If you use a 300-ohm twin lead cable, keep it away as far as possible from the TV.

Cable box connections

Use this hookup if:

• You subscribe to a cable TV system that uses scrambled or encoded signals requiring a cable box to view all channels, and

• You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to your TV.

1 Connect the coaxial connector from your cable

service to the cable box’s IN jack.

2 Using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable,

connect the cable box’s OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.

75-ohm coaxial

Cable

Cable box

Also, set “Cable” to “On” in the menu (See page 21).

Tips

• Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box. (See “Programming the remote control” on page

33).

• To change channels using the cable box, set your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on the cable box channel output.

cable (supplied)

VHF/UHF

OUT

Rear of TV

(TV Setup)

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Connecting a VCR and Cable

Use this hookup if:

• You have cable TV that does not require a cable box.

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

1 Connect the cable TV cable to the VCR’s IN jack. 2 Using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack

to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.

3 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the VCR’s Audio and S Video

OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.

Rear of TV

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO IN 3

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO IN 2

AUDIO

S VIDEO

Tip

If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.

AUDIO OUT

HD VD

CONTROL

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

VCR

DVI-HDTV

PB/BY/G PR/R

VIDEO IN 4

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

VHF/UHF

AC IN

75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied)

Cable

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When connecting both VIDEO OUT and S VIDEO OUT

You can select which jack the TV receives the input signal from on the menu screen. You can set it for each video input (VIDEO IN 1 and VIDEO IN 2) separately. The TV is factory set to receive S VIDEO input signals.

1 Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until the desired video input appears. 2 Press MENU.

3 Press V/v to select (Custom Setup), then press .

4 Press V/v to select “Auto YC,” then press . 5 To watch the pictures input from the S VIDEO input jack:

Press V/v to select “On,” then press

To watch the picture input from the VIDEO input jack: Press V/v to select “Off,” then press

6 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

Connecting a Satellite Receiver

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

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

IN jack.

2 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO

and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.

3 Connect the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the

TV’s VHF/UHF jack.

Rear of TV

VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO IN 3

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO IN 2

AUDIO

DVI-HDTV

VIDEO IN 4

PB/BY/G PR/R

AUDIO OUT

HD VD

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VHF/UHF

CONTROL

SUB

WOOFER

AC IN

OUT

75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied)

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

S VIDEO

Satellite receiver

Satellite antenna cable

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

Tip

If your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.

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Installing and Connecting the TV

Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

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

IN jack.

2 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack. 3 Using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack

to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.

4 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver’s

AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the VCR’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.

5 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the VCR’s AUDIO and S

VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

Rear of TV

AUDIO

VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO IN 3

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO IN 2

AUDIO

VIDEO IN 4

S VIDEO

DVI-HDTV

PB/BY/G PR/R

AUDIO OUT

HD VD

CONTROL

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied)

VHF/UHF

AC IN

Satellite receiver

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

VCR

Satellite antenna cable

VMC810S/820S (not supplied)

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

Cable

Tips

• Be sure your VCR’s video input is set correctly. Consult your VCR’s operating manual for instructions.

• Use TV/VIDEO on the remote to select VIDEO IN 1 to watch satellite TV or the VCR (your VCR must be turned on). Use 0-9 and ENTER or CH +/– on the remote to watch cable TV.

• If your VCR or satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.

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Connecting an Audio Receiver

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

Using an AUDIO cable, connect the TV’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio receiver’s AUDIO IN jacks.

Rear of TV

VIDEO IN 1 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO IN 2

AUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 / RGB IN

AUDIO OUT

PBYP

PB/BY/G PR/R

HD VD

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VHF/UHF

CONTROL

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

AC IN

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

RK-74A (not supplied)

Audio input

Audio reciever (Compact AV system DAV-C990, etc)

When using your audio system speakers

Set “Speaker” to “Off” on the (Custom Setup) menu. The TV’s sound is not output through the TV’s speakers.

Tip

The sound signal of an equipment connected to the VIDEO IN 4 jacks is also output through the AUDIO OUT jacks. Note that the video signal is not output.

Note

Even though you change the TV’s volume or other sound settings, the sound of your audio system does not change.

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Installing and Connecting the TV

Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors

This is the preferred hookup to use if:

• Your DVD player has component (Y, B-Y, R-Y) jacks.

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

1 Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD player’s

Y, B-Y and R-Y jacks to the Y/G, P the VIDEO IN 4 connections.

Tip

The Y, B-Y and R-Y jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled as Y, CB and CR, or Y, PB and PR. If so, connect the cables to the matching colors.

2 Using an AUDIO cable, connect the DVD player’s AUDIO OUT jacks to

the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks. Be sure to use the same row of inputs that you used for the video connection.

B/B and PR/R jacks on the TV. Use

Rear of TV

VIDEO IN 1

AUDIO

VIDEO

VIDEO IN 2

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

RK-74A (not supplied)

DVD player

S VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO IN 3

DVI-HDTV

/BY/G PR/R

VIDEO IN 4

AUDIO OUT

CONTROL

HD VD

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

R/R

B/B

Y/G

VMC-10HG (not supplied)

VHF/UHF

AC IN

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Note

Set “Video 4 Mode” to “Y/PB/ PR” in the (Initial Setup) menu (see page 32).

Tips

• To take advantage of the Wide Screen Modes, set the TV’s aspect ratio to 16:9 on your DVD player. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD player.

• Some DVD players are equipped with the three component video connectorsP: Y-Green, P (CB, Cb or B-Y) -Blue and PR (CR, Cr or R-Y) -Red.

Installing and Connecting the TV

Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors

Use this hookup if:

• Your DVD player does not have component (Y, P

B, PR) jacks.

Tip

If your DVD player has video component output connectors, for best picture quality, use the connection described on page 14.

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

1 Using an AUDIO cable, connect the DVD player’s AUDIO OUT jacks to

the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks.

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

the TV’s S VIDEO jack.

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO IN 3

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO IN 2

AUDIO

S VIDEO

DVI-HDTV

PB/BY/G PR/R

VIDEO IN 4

AUDIO OUT

HD VD

CONTROL

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

AC IN

RK-74A (not supplied)

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

DVD player

Note

To watch the pictures input from the S VIDEO input jack, set “Auto YC” to “On” in the (Custom Setup) menu (see page 10).

Tips

• To take advantage of the Wide Screen Modes, set the TV’s aspect ratio to 16:9 on your DVD player. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD player.

• Use TV/VIDEO on the remote to switch between the VCR and DVD player inputs. Use 0-9 and ENTER or CH +/– on the remote to watch cable TV.

• If your DVD player is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.

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Installing and Connecting the TV

Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

1 Using a DVI-D singe link cable, connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s

DVI-HDTV OUT connector to the TV’s DVI-HDTV IN connector.

Note

DVI-HDTV connection or component video (Y, PB, PR) connection is necessary to view 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of 852 dots × 1024 lines (KE-32TS2U), or 1024 × 1024 (KE-42TS2U).

2 Using an AUDIO cable, connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s Audio

OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks.

Note

The DVI-HDTV connector does not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to provide sound.

Rear of TV

VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO IN 3

AUDIO

VIDEO

VIDEO IN 2

S VIDEO

AUDIO

DVI-HDTV

PB/BY/G PR/R

VIDEO IN 4

AUDIO OUT

HD VD

CONTROL

SUB

WOOFER

VHF/UHF

AC IN

OUT

Digital Satellite Receiver (SAT-HD200)

VIDEO OUT

(1080i/720p/480p)

(480i)

AUDIO OUT

TYPE

OPTICAL

AUDIO

OUT

L1 L2

S. VIDEOOPTICAL

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

AUTHORIZED

SERVICES ONLY

RGB OUT DVI-HDTV OUT

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

DVI-D single link cable (not supplied)

RK-74A (not supplied)

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Connecting a Digital TV Receiver

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

1 Using three separate component video cables, connect the Digital TV

Set-top box’s Y, P TV. Use the VIDEO IN 4 connection.

Note

2 Using an AUDIO cable, connect the Digital TV Set-top box’s Audio

OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks.

Note

The Y, PB and PR jacks do not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to provide sound.

Rear of TV

AUDIO

B and PR jacks to the Y/G, PB/B and PR/R jacks on the

VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO IN 3

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO IN 2

AUDIO

DVI-HDTV

PB/BY/G PR/R

VIDEO IN 4

Installing and Connecting the TV

AUDIO OUT

HD VD

CONTROL

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

VHF/UHF

AC IN

Digital TV Set-top box

Note

Select “Video 4 Mode” in the (Initial Setup) menu, then select “Y/PB/PR” or “RGB” depending on the Digital TV Set-top box you connect (see page 32).

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

RK-74A (not supplied)

R/R B/B

P Y/G

VMC-10HG (not supplied)

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Installing and Connecting the TV

Connecting a Sub Woofer

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

Using a monaural audio cable, connect the TV’s SUB WOOFER jack to the sub woofer’s input jack.

Rear of TV

VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO IN 3

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO IN 2

AUDIO

Sub woofer input

Sub woofer (SA-WD200 etc.)

DVI-HDTV

PB/BY/G PR/R

VIDEO IN 4

AUDIO OUT

HD VD

VHF/UHF

CONTROL

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

AC IN

SUB WOOFER

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

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Connecting an RGB Equipment

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

1 Using an RGB cable, connect the RGB equipment’s video/synchronized

signal output terminal to the Y/G, P TV. Use the VIDEO IN 4 connections.

2 Using an AUDIO cable, connect the RGB equipment’s AUDIO OUT

jacks to the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks. Be sure to use the same row of inputs that you used for the video connection.

Rear of TV

Installing and Connecting the TV

B/B, PR/R, HD, and VD jacks on the

RGB equipment

VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO IN 3

AUDIO

VIDEO IN 2

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

RK-G129

To the audio

(not supplied)

output jacks

To the video/ synchronized signal output terminal

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO IN 4

SMF-403 (not supplied)

DVI-HDTV

PB/BY/G PR/R

AUDIO OUT

HD VD

CONTROL

SUB

WOOFER

VHF/UHF

AC IN

OUT

Note

Set “Video 4 Mode” to “RGB” in the (Initial Setup) menu (see page 32).

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Installing and Connecting the TV

Setting the Channels

After you finish connecting your TV, you can run Auto Program to set up your channels. The Auto Program screen appears when you turn your TV on for the first time after installing it. To change or skip channels, see page 21.

Note

The Auto Program feature does not apply for an installation that uses a cable box for all channels.

1 Press Power on the front panel of your TV. The

Auto Setup menu appears.

A uto Setup

[

POWER

A uto Program: Exit

First please connect cable antenna/

[

CH+ CH–

[

2 Press CH+ on the remote control or on the front

panel of your TV to perform Auto Program.

To perform Auto Program again

1 Press MENU. 2 Press V/v to select (TV Setup), then press

3 Press V/v to select “Auto Program,” then press

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4 Press V/v to select “OK,” then press .

“Auto-Channel Set” appears and the TV starts scanning and presetting channels automatically. When all the receivable channels are stored, the lowest numbered channel will be displayed, then the

(TV Setup) menu appears.

5 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

To cancel Auto Program

While “Auto-Channel Set” appears in step 4, press MENU on the remote.

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POWER SAVING

VOL CH

CODE SET

Installing and Connecting the TV

TV Set up

Channe l

Channe l Sk i p Add/

,,,to to

set

select

ENTER

1Skip

Skip Add Skip

Skip

Skip Add Add

+/–

To watch CATV channels

You have to subscribe to a cable TV company. Note that cable TV cannot be received in some areas. This TV receives 1-125 cable TV channels. For details on cable TV subscription, consult your nearest cable TV company.

1 Press MENU. 2 Press V/v to select (TV Setup), then press

3 Press V/v to select “Cable,” then press . 4 Press V/v to select “On,” then press . 5 Perform steps 3 and 4 on page 20.

Note

You cannot receive and set the CATV channels and UHF channels at the same time.

When you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected

The Channel Fix feature is useful when you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected. For details, see page 53.

To skip channels

You can skip unnecessary channels when selecting channels using the CH +/– buttons.

1 Press MENU. 2 Press V/v to select (TV Setup), then press

3 Press V/v to select “Channel Skip/Add,” then

press

TV Set up Channe l Sk i p Add/

Channe l

+/–

1 Ski p

Skip

Add

Skip

Add

Skip

Add

select

ENTER

,,,to to

set

4 Press V/v to select the channel you want to skip,

then press

TV Set up Channe l Sk i p Add/

Channe l

to return

1 Ski p

Skip

Add

Skip

+/–

Add

Skip

Add

select,,to

select press

ENTER

Example: Select this to skip channel 5.

5 Press V/v to select “Skip,” then press .

If you want to re-enter the skipped channel, select “Add.”

6 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

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Installing and Connecting the TV

Selecting the On-screen Menu Language

You can select the language to be displayed in all menu.

MUTING POWER

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PICTURE

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FUNCTION

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123

456

SAT/CABLE

WIDE MODE DISPLAY

TV/VIDEO

1 Press MENU.

Picture/Sound Control

Picture Mode Adjust Picture Adjust

Sound

Liv.Rm.

select

: : :

ENTER

/Off

Y/PB/PR

,,,to to

enter adj . menu

2 Press V/v to select (Initial Setup), then press

Init ial Setup

L anguage Engl i s h

Color Sy stem MENU

Function

Vi deo

4Mode

select

ENTER

Francais

Español

Y/PB/PR

,,,to to

set

3 Press V/v to select “Language,” then press .

Init ial Setup

L anguage Eng l i s h

Color Sy stem MENU

Function

Vi deo

4Mode

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FAVORITES

TV/SAT

POWER SAVING

VOL CH

CODE SET

ENTER

MTS/SAP

GUIDE

2 - 4 1, 5

select,,to

select press

to return

ENTER

4 Press V/v to select your preferred language, then

press

init ialRéglage

Francais

: :

Mar/arr. :

Y/PB/PR

L angue

Sy st. couleur Fonction

Vidéo 4Mode

ENTER

pour

sélectionner

pour régler

5 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

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Watching the TV

123

456

7809

ENTER

VOL

Watching the TV

STANDBY/

SLEEP

MUTING

1 Press POWER on the remote.

POWER

Tip

When the STANDBY/SLEEP indicator goes off, press POWER on the TV.

2 Select the desired channel using the 0-9 and

ENTER buttons.

Press 0-9 to select a channel, the channel changes after 2 seconds. Press ENTER to select immediately.

Use the CH +/– buttons to scan through the channels.

MUTING POWER

SYSTEM

OFF

SLEEP

PICTURE

MODE

FAVORITES

TV/SAT

POWER SAVING

CODE SET

VCR/DVD

SAT/CABLE

FUNCTION

SAT/CABLE

VCR/DVD

WIDE MODE DISPLAY

TV/VIDEO

123

456

7809

JUMP

VOL CH

ENTER

MTS/SAP

GUIDE

SYSTEM OFF

DISPLAY

JUMP

Tip

When you press and hold CH + or – the channel number will change rapidly.

3 Adjust the volume using the VOL +/– buttons.

Other button operations

Press To

MUTING

SYSTEM OFF

DISPLAY

JUMP

Tips

• While the STANDBY/SLEEP indicator is lit, the TV turns on automatically if you press the 0-9 and ENTER buttons or CH +/– buttons on the remote.

• You can adjust the volume by referring to the value beside the volume indication (on screen).

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

turn off the TV and all other Sony equipment.

display the current channel number. Press again to turn display off. The channel display will automatically disappear after a few minutes. To display the channel again, press again.

jump back and forth between two channels. The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel selected using the 0-9 buttons.

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Watching the TV

Watching with closed caption

You can display Caption Vision if the broadcaster offers this service.

MUTING POWER

VCR/DVD

SAT/CABLE

SYSTEM

OFF

SLEEP

PICTURE

MODE

FUNCTION

VCR/DVD

WIDE MODE DISPLAY

SAT/CABLE

TV/VIDEO

123

Press repeatedly until the desired Caption Vision appears.

Each time you press the button, Caption Vision changes as follows:

Caption Vision : Off

Caption Vision : CC1

Caption Vision : CC2

Caption Vision : Text1

Caption Vision : Text2

Select

Off

CC1 (Capture 1), CC2 (Capture 2)

Text1, Text2

turn off Caption Vision.

display a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects of a program. (The mode should be set to CC1 (Capture 1) for most programs.)

display network/station information presented using either half or the whole screen.

Tip

You can select Caption Vision on the menu screen. Select “Caption Vision” in the the desired Caption Vision.

(Custom Setup) menu, then select

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Enjoying High-quality Pictures and Sounds

To enjoy high-quality pictures and sound, refer to the following and adjust the picture and audio options to best suit the program you are watching.

When watching TV

Set Picture Mode to “Standard” (page 26)

To adjust the picture quality

Select “Liv. Rm.” (Living Room) and adjust the options, referring to the following (See page 39).

• Adjust “Brightness” and “Contrast” according to the light conditions in your room. First, adjust the brightness. Note that increasing “Brightness” too much whitens black color. Next, adjust the contrast. If “Contrast” is reduced and there is little difference between bright and dark areas, increase “Gamma Correct.” (Gamma Correction).

• If antenna reception level is too low, the picture may be noisy. In this case, increase “Noise Reduct.” (Noise Reduction). If the picture is still noisy, decrease “Sharpness” to reduce any noise.

• Set “Cine Motion” to “Off” except when watching movies.

Set Sound Mode to “Standard” (page 26)

To adjust the sound quality

Select “Liv. Rm.” (Living Room) and adjust the options, referring to the following (See pages 27, 41).

• Adjust “Treble” and “Bass” to your taste.

• Set “Effect” as follows: – When watching news: “Off” – When watching music programs: “Hall” – To add a surround-like effect to mono programs: “Simul.”

(Simulated).

Note

If “Auto Shutoff” is activated (page 53), the TV changes to the standby mode automatically when there is no broadcast. You can prevent the TV from remaining on even if you fall asleep.

Watching the TV

When watching movies on videotapes or DVD

Set Picture Mode to “Movie” (page 26)

To adjust the picture quality

Select “Movie” and adjust the options, referring to the following (See page 39).

• Set “Cine Motion” to “Auto” for smoothest presentation of movies on screen (24 frame per second).

• If there is too much noise when watching a rental videotape, increase “Noise Reduct.” (Noise Reduction). If the picture is still noisy, decrease “Sharpness” to reduce noise.

• To enjoy high-level picture quality of DVD, increase “Sharpness” to a degree where the picture appears clear, but not overly sharp (See page 40).

Set Sound Mode to “Movie” (page 26)

To adjust the sound quality

Select “Movie” and adjust the options, referring to the following (See page 27).

• For surround sound, set “Effect” to “TS” (TruSurround) (See page 27).

Tip

Caption Vision is displayed if you activate the Closed Caption feature (See page 24).

Notes on Image Retention

If the 1-5 images (below) are displayed for an extended period of time, image retention (afterimage) in areas of the screen may result due to the characteristics of the Plasma Display Panel. It is possible to reduce image retention by following steps A-C.

Situations which can result in burn-in and picture retention

1 Black bars at the top and bottom that appear with wide video

source (Letter box picture)

2 Black bars to the left and right that appear with 4:3 video

source (conventional TV broadcast)

3 Video game sources 4 DVD on-screen menu displays 5 On-screen menus, channel numbers, etc., of connected

equipment such as DSS, Cable box, video decks, etc.

Precautions to avoid/reduce burn-in and picture retention

A Use the automatic orbiting Screen Saver function. B Avoid displaying channel numbers, on-screen menus etc. of

connected equipment such as DSS, Cable box, video decks, etc. To erase channel numbers, on-screen menus, refer to the user manual of connected equipment.

C Reduce brightness of the picture and/or display video source

in Wide Zoom or Full Mode.

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Watching the TV

Selecting the Picture

Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly until the desired mode appears.

Mode

You can select one of the five different picture modes that best suits the program you are watching. You can also adjust the picture quality for the Liv.Rm. (Living Room), Movie, and AV Pro modes to suit your taste (See page 39). When selecting Picture Mode, see “Enjoying Highquality Pictures and Sounds” on page 25. You can set a different Picture Mode for each picture signal format and store them in memory.

MUTING POWER

VCR/DVD

SAT/CABLE

SYSTEM

OFF

SLEEP

PICTURE

MODE

FUNCTION

VCR/DVD

SAT/CABLE

WIDE MODE DISPLAY

123

456

7809

JUMP

TV/VIDEO

PICTURE MODE

ENTER

If you press the button once, the current Picture Mode appears. Each time you press the button, the Picture Mode changes as follows.

PICTURE

MODE

Picture Mode : Vivid

Picture Mode :

Picture Mode : Liv.Rm.

Picture Mode : Movie

Picture Mode : AV Pro

Standard

Vivid

Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.

Standard

Select to display a picture with contrast to suit your room’s lighting conditions.

Liv.Rm. (Living Room)

Select to display a picture with moderate contrast, which may better suit the living room’s lighting conditions. Adjust the options to your taste (See pages 39, 41).

Movie

Select to display a finely detailed picture. The sound automatically changes to “TS” (TruSurround) (See page 28). Adjust the options to your taste (See pages 39, 41).

FAVORITES

TV/SAT

POWER SAVING

VOL CH

CODE SET

MTS/SAP

GUIDE

AV Pro

Use this mode for your own custom settings (See pages 39, 41).

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Watching the TV

Selecting the Effect Mode

You can select one of the three different Effect modes that best suits the program you are watching. You can select the Effect mode, when watching the picture of connected equipment as well. TruSurround* produces a virtual surround effect, and enables you to enjoy the sound effects of a movie theater. You can set a different Effect mode for each picture signal format and store them in memory.

* TruSurround and the symbol are trademarks of SRS

Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

Tip

You can adjust other sound options. For details, see “Using the Sound Control Option” on page 41.

1 Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly to select

“Liv.Rm.” (Living Room), “Movie,” or “AV Pro.”

Note

Effect mode cannot be set for the “Vivid” and “Standard” modes (See page 26).

PICTURE

MODE

Picture Mode : Liv.Rm.

Picture Mode : Movie

Picture Mode : AV Pro

2 Press MENU.

Picture/Sound Control

Picture Mode Adjust Picture Adjust

Sound

Liv.Rm.

select

ENTER

,,,to to

enter adj . menu

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VCR/DVD

SYSTEM

OFF

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PICTURE

MODE

FUNCTION

VCR/DVD

SAT/CABLE

WIDE MODE DISPLAY

TV/VIDEO

123

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FAVORITES

TV/SAT

POWER SAVING

VOL CH

CODE SET

ENTER

MTS/SAP

GUIDE

3 - 6

2, 7

3 Press V/v to select (Picture/Sound Control),

then press

Picture/Sound Control

Picture Mode

Adjust Picture Adjust

Sound

Liv.Rm.

,,,to to

set

4 Press V/v to select “Adjust Sound,” then press

Picture/Sound Control Adjust

Sound

T reble

Bass Bal ance Effect Off

Reset

,,,to to

set

5 Press V/v to select “Effect,” then press .

Picture/Sound Control Adjust ( )Liv Rm..

Sound T reble Bass Bal ance

Effect Off

Reset

,,to

to return

ENTER

select

()

Liv.Rm.

ENTER

select

Hall Simul. TS

select

select press

ENTER

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Watching the TV

6 Press V/v to select “Hall,” “Simul.”

(Simulated), or “TS” (TruSurround), then press

Hall

Select for movies and music programs.

Simul. (Simulated)

Select for normal broadcast. It adds a surroundlike effect to mono programs.

TS (TruSurround)

Select for surround sound (for example, DVD software). It produces a virtual surround effect.

Picture/Sound Control

Adjust

Sound T reble Bass Bal ance

Effect

Reset

,,,to to

select

set

7 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

()

Liv.Rm.

Hall

ENTER

Saving the Power Consumption

You can save the power consumption of the TV.

7809

JUMP

FAVORITES

TV/SAT

POWER SAVING

VOL CH

CODE SET

ENTER

MTS/SAP

GUIDE

POWER SAVING

Press POWER SAVING.

POWER SAVING

Power Saving : Reduce

To cancel the Power Saving mode

Press POWER SAVING again. “Power Saving: Standard” appears.

Tips

• If you turn off the TV while the Power Saving mode is on, the mode stays on next time you turn on the TV.

• You can set the Power Saving mode to on using the menu screen. Select “Power Saving” in the menu, then set it to “Standard” or “Reduce.”

• If you select “Liv.Rm.” (Living Room), “Movie” or “AV Pro” using the PICTURE MODE button, you can adjust the picture option even if the Power Saving mode is set to on (page 39). Note that if you increase “Contrast” or “Brightness,” the power consumption is not reduced.

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Watching the TV

Using the Wide Screen Mode

Changing the Wide Screen Mode automatically

The Auto Wide Mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts or other sizes of the picture such as movies in several Wide Screen Modes (16:9 aspect ratio). The following example shows the default settings. (The “Auto Wide” screen mode is set to “Mode2,” and “4:3 Default” is set to “Widezoom.”

Widezoom

Original Picture

• Normal 4:3 aspect ratio picture

• DTV 4:3 aspect ratio picture

Auto Wide

“Widezoom” enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much as

Full

Original Picture

• 4:3 squeezed video camera or DVD picture

• DTV 16:9 aspect ratio picture

Subtitle

Original Picture

• Letter box movies with subtitles outside the picture (2.35:1 aspect ratio)

Auto Wide

“Full” stretches the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the 16:9 screen.

Auto Wide

“Subtitle” enlarges the picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the screen, while the subtitle area is compressed to fit

Zoom

Original Picture

• Letterbox movie of a video tape or a DVD disc

Auto Wide

“Zoom” enlarges the 4:3 picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the 16:9 screen. Useful for watching Letterbox

Normal

Original Picture

• Normal 4:3 aspect ratio picture

• DTV 4:3 aspect ratio picture

Auto Wide

“Normal” returns the 4:3 picture to its original size.

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Watching the TV

Changing the Wide Screen Mode manually

You can change the Wide Screen Mode manually with the WIDE MODE button. When the antenna reception is low, or the picture is too dark, the Auto Wide function may not work properly. In this case, set the Wide Screen Mode manually.

MUTING POWER

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SYSTEM

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MODE

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WIDE MODE

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Press WIDE MODE repeatedly until the desired Wide Screen Mode appears.

Changing the Wide Setup

Auto Wide setting has two options: “Mode1” and “Mode2.”

Auto Wide: “Mode1”

Normal broadcast (4:3 aspect ratio) transmits the control signal together with the picture signal. Some video equipment, such as camcorders, transmit the control signal* the control signal and displays the picture with its original aspect ratio. Note that black bands may appear near the frame, or part of the picture may not appear, if you select the Wide Screen Mode manually while watching the picture without the control signal.

Auto Wide: “Mode2”

In “Mode2,” the TV selects the best Wide Screen Mode automatically to fit the wide screen, regardless of the control signal.

The factory setting of this TV is: “Auto Wide” is set to “Mode2,” and “4:3 Default” is set to “Widezoom.”

Control signal which returns the picture to its original aspect

ratio. The following include the control signal. – Pictures from camcorder with specified aspect ratio – Broadcasts with the 4:3 aspect ratio signal

as well. In “Mode1,” the TV detects

Pressing the WIDE MODE button once lets the TV select the best Wide Screen Mode, and the selected Wide Screen Mode appears.* Each time you press the button, Wide Screen Mode changes as follows. For details on Wide Screen Mode, see page 29.

WIDE MODE

Wide Mode : Widezoom

Wide Mode : Zoom

Wide Mode : Full

Wide Mode : Subtitle

Wide Mode : Normal

* When “Auto Wide” in the (Screen Control) menu is set to

“Mode2,” and the “4:3 Default” is set to “Normal” (page 31), the picture remains 4:3 aspect ratio (“Normal”).

Tip

Set “Auto Wide” to “Off” when changing the Wide Screen Mode manually (See page 31).

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