SONY KE-P42XS1 User Manual

PDP Colour TV

KE-P37XS1 KE-P42XS1

4-102-916-11 (1)

Operating Instructions

Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety Information” section of this manual. Retain this manual fo r future reference.

Bedienungsanleitung

Bevor Sie das Fernsehgerät einschalten, lesen Sie bitte den Abschnitt „Sicherheitshinweise“ dieses Handbuchs. Bewahren Sie das Handbuch auf, um später bei Bedarf darin nachsc hla gen zu können.

Manual de Instrucciones

Antes de utilizar este televisor, lea atentamente el capítulo “Normas de seguridad” de este manual. Conserve el manual para futuras referencias.

Mode d'emploi

Avant d'utiliser le téléviseur, nous vous prions de lir e avec attention les “Consignes de sécurité illustrées à la section correspondante de ce manuel. Conservez ce manuel pour vous y référer ensuite.

NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e. marked with or ) must be used. When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted with a 5 AMP FUSE, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 5 AMP FUSE at the distribution board. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

FUSE

How to replace the fuse

Open the fuse compartment with a blade screwdriver, and replace the fuse.

• IMPORTANT

If the plug supplied is not suitable for the socket outlets in your home, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in accordance with the following instructions: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol I or coloured green or green and yellow.

WARNING

• To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not insert the plug cut off from the mains lead into a socket outlet. This plug cannot be used and should be destroyed.

• To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

• Dangerously high voltages are present inside the set. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Introduction

• Thank you for choosing this Sony product.

• Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

• Symbols used in the manual:

• Important information.

• Information on a feature.

• 1,2... Sequence of instructions.

• Buttons shaded white on the remote control show you the

buttons you have to press to follow the sequence of the instructions.

• Informs you of the result of the instructions.

Table of Contents

Notice for Customers in the United Kingdom and Ireland................................................................................... 2

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... 3

Safety Information................................................................................................................................................ 4

Precautions ...........................................................................................................................................................7

Overview & Installation

Checking the Accessories Supplied...................................................................................................................... 9

Overview of Remote Control Buttons...................................................... ..........................................................10

Overview of the TV Buttons and side Connectors................................. ............................................................ 12

Overview of the TV Indicators............ ....................................................... ........................................................ 13

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control........................... ........................... ................................................. 13

Connecting the Aerial and VCR......................................................................................................................... 14

Stabilizing the TV set ....................................................................................................... .................................14

First Time Operation

Switching on the TV and Automatically Tuning ............................................................................................... 15

TV Functions

Introducing and Using the Menu System ..........................................................................................................17

The Picture Adjustment menu ..................................................................................................................... 18

The Sound Adjustment menu....................................................................................................................... 20

The Features menu.............. .......................... ...................................................... .......................................... 22

The Timer menu ........................................................................................................................................... 25

The Set Up menu.................................... .. ........................... .. ........................... ............................................ 26

"Memory Stick"

About "Memory Stick"............. ....................................................... ................................................................... 30

Adjusting settings ............................................................................................................................................... 31

Viewing Photos and Playing movies..................................................................................................................33

Teletext..................................................................................................................................................................36

NexTView...............................................................................................................................................................37

Additional Information

Connecting Equipment to the TV........................................................................................................................38

Viewing pictures from equipment connected to the TV......................................................................................40

Remote Control Configuration for VCR or DVD ...............................................................................................41

Learning functions from other Remote controls..................................................................................................42

Technical Specifications........... ..................................................... ......................................................................44

Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................................45

Television Channdel Number Guide...................................................................................................................49

Index....................................................................................................................................................................50

How to lift the TV ................................................................................................................................Back cover

Table of Contents

Safety Information

Table 1:

Mains lead

Unplug the mains lead when moving the set. Do not move the set with the mains lead plugged in. It may damage the mains lead and result in fire or electric shock. If the set has been dropped or damaged, have it checked immediately by qualified service personal.

Damage requiring service

If the surface of the display cracks, do not touch it until you have unplugged the mains lead. Otherwise electric shock may result.

Ventilation

Leave space around the TV set. Otherwise, adequat e air-circulation may be blocked causing overheating which may cause fire or damage the TV set.

30cm

Leave at

10cm10cm

least this much

10cm

space.

Medical institution

Do not place this TV set in a place where medical equipment is in use. It may cause malfunction of medical instruments.

Carrying

Carrying the TV requires two or more people. If you carry the TV in a manner other than that specified, it may drop and a serious injury may be caused. Be sure two or more people carry the TV. When transporting, do not subject the TV set to shocks or excessive vibration. The TV may fall and be damaged or cause serious injury.

Safety Information

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Power Sources

Overloading

This set is designed to operate on a 220-240V AC supply only. Take care not to connect too many appliances to the same mains socket as this could result in fire or electric shock.

Mains

Do not use a poor fitting mains socket. Insert the plug fully into the mains. If it is loose, it may cause arcing and result in fire. Contact your electrician to have the mains socket changed.

Moisture

Do not touch the mains lead with a wet hand. If you plug/unplug the mains lead with a wet hand, it may cause electric shock.

Lightning storms

For your own safety, do not touch any part of the set, mains lead or aerial lead during lightning storms.

Mains lead

If you damage the mains lead, it may result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not pinch, bend, or twist the

cable excessively. The core lines may be bared or cut, causing a short - circuit which may in fire or electric shock.

• Do not convert or damage the

mains lead.

• Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead. Do not

pull the mains lead.

• Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.

• Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting the

mains lead.

• If the mains lead is damaged, stop using it and ask your

dealer or Sony service centre to exchange it.

Mains lead protection

Pull out the mains lead by the plug. Do not pull on the mains lead itself.

Wiring

Unplug the mains lead when wiring cables. Be sure to unplug the mains lead for your safety, when hooking up.

Cleaning

Clean the mains plug regularly. If the plug is covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its insulation may deteriorate and result in fire. Unplug the mains plug and clean it regularly.

When not in use

For environmental and safety reasons, it is recommended that the set is switched off when not in use - not left in standby mode. Disconnect from the mains.

Cable wiring

Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may damage the TV set.

Installation

• Do not install optional components too close to the TV set. Keep optional components at least 30 cm away from the TV set. If a VCR is installed in front or at the right side of the TV set, the picture may distort.

Heat

Do not touch the surface of the TV. It remains hot, even after the TV has been turned off for some time.

Electric shock

Do not touch the TV set with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock or damage the TV set.

Corrosion

If you use this set near the seashore, salt may corrode metal parts of the TV set and cause internal damage or fire. It may also shorten the life of the TV set. Steps should be taken to reduce the humidity and temperature of the area where the set is located.

Oils

Do not install TV set in restaurants that use oil. Dust absorbing oil may enter into the TV set a nd damage TV set.

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Safety Information

Installation and moving

Ventilation

Never cover the ventilation holes in the cabinet. It may cause overheating and result in fire. Unless proper ventilation is provided, the TV set may gather dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation, observe the following:

• Do not install the TV set turned backward or sideways.

• Do not install the TV set turned over or upside down.

• Do not install the TV set on a shelf or in a closet.

• Do not place the TV set on a rug or bed.

• Do not cover the TV set with cloth, such as curtains, or items such as news papers, etc.

Vehicle or ceiling

Do not install this TV set in a vehicle. Bumping of the vehicle may cause the set to fall down and cause injury. Do not hang this TV set from the ceiling.

Water and moisture

Do not use this TV set near water - for example, near a bathtub or shower room. Also do not expose to rain. It may result in fire or electric shock.

Outdoor use

Do not install this TV set outdoors. If the TV set is exposed to rain, it may result in fire or electric shock. If the TV set is exposed to direct sunlight, the TV set may heat up and it may damage the TV set.

Ships and other vessels

Do not install this TV set in a ship or vessel. If the TV set is exposed to seawater, it may cause fire or damage the TV set.

To prevent the TV set from falling

Place the TV set on a secure, stable stand and secure the TV set to a wall (see page 14 for details). Do not hang anything on the TV set. The TV set may fall from the stand or wall-hanging rack unit, causing damage or serious injury.

Servicing

Do not open the cabinet or remove the rear cover of the set. Refer to qualified service personnel only.

Moisture and flammable objects

• Do not let this set get wet. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set. If any liquid or solid object does fall through, do not operate the set. It may result in electric shock or damage to the set. Have it checked immediately by qualified personnel.

• To prevent fire, keep inflammable objects or naked lights (e.g. candles) away from the set.

Protruding location

Do not install the TV set in protruding locations. If you install the TV set in the following locations, it m ay result in injury.

• Do not install the TV set in a location where the TV set protrudes, such as on or behind pillar.

• Do not install the TV set in a location where you might bump your head on it.

Ventilation holes

Do not insert anything in the ventilation holes. If metal or something flammable enters, it may result in fire or electric shock.

Broken glass

Do not throw anything at the TV set. The screen glass may explode by the impact and cause serious injury.

Placement

Never place the set in hot, humid or excessively dusty places. Do not install the set where it may be exposed to mechanical vibrations.

Cleaning

Unplug the mains lead when cleaning this TV set. If not, it may result in electric shock.

Safety Information

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Precautions

On viewing the TV comfortably

• To view the TV comfortably, the recommended viewing position is from four to seven times of the screen’s

vertical length away from the TV set.

• View the TV in a moderate light room, as viewing the TV in poor light taxes your eyes. Watching the screen

continuously for long periods of time can also tax your eyes.

On installing the TV set

• Do not install the TV in places subject to extreme temperature, for example in direct sunlight, or near a radiator, or heating vent. If the TV set is exposed to extreme temperature, the TV set may heat up and it may cause deformations of the casing or cause the TV set to malfunction.

• After transporting the TV directly from a cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature has changed suddenly, pictures may be blurred or show poor colour over portions of the picture. This is because moisture has condensed on the mirrors or lenses inside the TV set. In this case let the moisture evaporate before using the TV set.

• To obtain a clear picture, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. If possible, use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling.

• The TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the switch is in Off position. To disconnect the set completely, pull the plug from the mains.

On volume adjustment

• Adjust the volume so as not to trouble neighbours. Sound carries very easily at night time. Therefore, closing the

windows or using headphones is suggested.

• When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.

On handling the remote control

• Handle the remote control with care. Do not drop or step on it, or spill liquid of any kind onto it.

• Do not place the remote control in a location near a heat source, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, or in a

damp room.

On cleaning the cabinet

• Be sure to unplug the mains lead before cleaning.

• Clean the cabinet with the supplied cleaning cloth or a soft cloth lightly dampened. Do not use any type of abrasive

pad, alkaline cleaner, scouring powder or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine, or antistatic spray.

• Note that material deterioration or screen coating degradation may occur if the TV is exposed to a volatile solvent,

such as alcohol, thinner, benzine or insecticide, or if prolonged contact is maintained with rubber or vinyl materials.

• The ventilation holes can accumulate dust over a period of time and the accumulated dust may make the cooling

function of the built-in fan less effective. To prevent this, we recommend removing the dust periodically (once a month) using a vacuum cleaner.

On handling and cleaning the screen surface

The screen of this TV has an anti-reflection screen coating. To avoid screen degradation, follow the points mentioned below. Do not push on or scratch with hard objects, or throw anything at the screen. The screen may be damaged.

• Be sure to unplug the mains lead before cleaning.

• Do not touch the TV after operating continuously for along period as the display panel becomes hot.

• The screen of this TV has an anti-reflection screen coating. We recommend that the screen surface is touched as

little as possible.

• Clean the screen with the supplied cleaning cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened. Cleaning with dirty cleaning

cloth may result in damage to the TV set. Never use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. This type of contact may result in damage to the screen surface.

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Safety Information

On image

• Please note that the PDP (Plasma Display Panel) screen is made with high-precision technology. However, black points or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the PDP screen, and irregular coloured stripes or brightness may appear on the PDP screen. This is not a malfunction.

• With extensive use of this TV set in 4:3 mode, the 4:3 screen area might become darker within a 16:9 panel. To

avoid this problem, the “Smart” picture mode should be used (see page 22).

On image retention

• If the following images are displayed for an extended period time, image retention (afterimage) in areas of the screen may result due to the characteristics of the Plasma Display Panel.

– Black bars at the top and bottom that appear with a wide video source (Letterbox picture). – Black bars to the left and right that appear with a 4:3 video source (conventional TV broadcasts). – Video game sources –PC images – DVD on-screen menu displays – On-screen menus, channel numbers, etc., of connected equipment such as Set top box, Cable modem, VCR,

etc.

The risk of this is higher if the set is in “Live” mode or has a high contrast setting. This image cannot be

removed once burnt onto the screen. To avoid the risk of image retention do not leave the TV set operating on such a picture, or programme for a long time, use the “Screen Saver” function (page 24) or lower the contrast setting. Repeated extended daily usage of the same image, or programme can also result in this occurrence. IMAGE RETENTION IS NOT COVERED BY THE SONY WARRANTY.

• To reduce image retention, this TV set has the “Screen Saver” function. The default setting of the “Orbit” function in “Screen Saver” is “On” (page 24.)

• The “Screen Saver” function prevents and reduces image retention. For details see page 24.

On altitude

• When used at an altitude of greater than 2300m or 7546 feet (air pressure less than 760hPa), this Plasma TV 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 Sony Warranty. This buzzing sound is an inherent characteristic of any Plasma Display Panel.

Safety Information

Checking the Accessories supplied

1 Remote control (RM-Y1010):

1 Mains Leads (Type C-4):

2 Batteries (AA size):

1 Coaxial Cable:

2 Anchor attachments:

1 Mains Leads (Type BF):

1 Cleaning cloth:

1 AV Mouse:

1 Clump Belt:

1 Mains Leads (Type C-5):

Do not remove ferrite cores.

Use this mains leads (with safety earth) if you use the set outside the United Kingdom and Ireland.

1 “Notes on Plasma” book.

Do not remove ferrite cores.

• Use this mains leads (with safety earth) if you use the set in the United Kingdom.

•See “NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM and IRELAND” on page 2 when using these mains leads.

• This mains leads may not be supplied depending on the country.

Do not remove ferrite cores.

• Use this mains leads (with safety earth) if you use the set in the Swiss Confederation.

• This mains leads may not be supplied depending on the country.

Overview & Installation

Overview of Remote Control Buttons

4 5 6

8 9

1 TV I/ : To Temporarily Switch Off TV (stand by mode):

Press this button to temporarily switch off TV (the standby indicator on the TV lights up). Press again to switch on TV from standby mode.

• To save energy we recommend switching off completely when TV is not in use.

• If the “Auto Shutoff” option is set to “On” (see page 25) the TV switches automatically into standby mode after 15 minutes without a TV signal and without any button being pressed.

2 VIDEO I/ : press this button to switch your VCR or DVD on or off. 3 Media Selector: press these buttons to select which device you want to operate,

TV, VCR, DVD or AUX. A green light will be momentarily lit to show which one you have selected. For details refer to pages 41-43.

4 Selecting TV mode: press this button to switch off Teletext or Video input

mode.

5 Selecting input source: press this button repeatedly until the desired input

symbol of the source appears on the TV screen. Refer to page 40.

6 Switching off the picture: press this button to switch off the picture. Only the

picture is switched off; the sound remains on. Press again to cancel.

7 Selecting broadcast channels: if Media Selector (3) is switched to TV,

press these buttons to select channels. For double-digit programme numbers, enter the second digit within 2.5 seconds.

8 a) Watching last channel selected: if Media Selector (3) is switched to

TV, press this button to return to the previous channel you were watching (provided you watched it for at least 5 seconds).

b) Selecting VCR double-digit: if Media Selector (3) is switched to VCR,

press this button to select double-digit channels for Sony's VCR e.g. 23, press

-/-- first and next the buttons 2 and 3.

Overview & Installation

9 a) Fastext: if Media Selector (3) is switched to TV and whilst you are in

Teletext mode, these buttons can be used as Fastext buttons. For details see page 36.

b) Operating VCR or DVD: if Media Selector (3) is switched to VCR or

DVD, these buttons will operate the main functions of your VCR or DVD, once the remote control has been programmed. Refer to page 41.

q; Teletext: press this button to switch on Teletext. For details see page 36.

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w; ql

qa a) Displaying a channel or an input signal index: If Media Selector

(3) is switched to TV and MENU is switched off, press OK to display a channel or input signal index. Once you have pressed OK:

1 To select a channel: press v or V to select a channel and next press

again the OK button to w atch the selected channel.

2 To select an input signal: while watching the channel index, press b to

display the input signal (you can always switch from the channel inde x to the input signal index and vice versa by pressing B or b). Next, press v or

V to select an available input signal. Finally press again the OK button

to watch the selected input signal.

b) Navigator: if Media Selector (3) is switched to TV and MENU (qs) is

switched on, use these buttons to navigate through the menu system of the

TV. Refer to page 17.

qs Displaying "Memory Stick" menu: for details see pages 30-35. qd Selecting broadcast channels: press these buttons to select the next or

previous broadcast channel.

qf Menu system: press this button to enter the TV menu system. Refer to page

17.

qg Adjusting volume: press these buttons to increase or decrease the volume.

qh Selecting the screen format: press this button repeatedly to change the

format of the screen. Refer to page 22.

qj NexTView: press this button to display NexTView. F or det ails, refer to page

37.

qk Displaying Info: press this button to display all on-screen indication such as

channel number, etc. Press again to cancel.

ql Selecting picture mode: press this button repeatedly to change the picture

mode. For details on the different picture modes, refer to page 18.

Selecting the sound effect: press this button repeatedly to change the

sound effect. For details on different sound effects refer to page 20.

wa Muting the sound: press this button to mute the TV sound. Press again to

restore the sound.

The buttons labelled 5, qd and qk are also used for Teletext operation. For details see page 36.

Overview & Installation

Overview of the TV Buttons and side Connectors

Overview of the TV Buttons

On/Off switch

Programme Up or Down buttons (selects TV channels)

Volume control buttons (+/-)

Selecting Input Source button

(see page 40)

TV mode button

Auto Start Up button (starts

the auto start up sequence, see page 15)

Overview of the side Connectors

Headphones jack

S Video Input jack

Video Input jack

(MONO)

Audio Input jacks

L/G/S/I

R/D/D/D

Overview & Installation

Overview of the TV indicators

To operate the remote control, point it towards this receiver.

Lights up in blue when you press (picture off) on the remote control to switch off the picture. Only the picture is switched off (the sound remains unchanged).

Lights up in red when the sleep timer is set. For more details regarding the sleep timer, refer to “ Timer” on page 25.

Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.

Lights up in green when the TV is switched on.

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

Make sure you insert the supplied batteries using the correct polarities. Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environmental friendly way.

Overview & Installation

Connecting the Aerial and VCR

• Use the supplied mains lead (Type C-4, Type BF or Type C-5, see page 9).

• Use the supplied coaxial cable for aerial connection.

VCR

OUT IN

For more details regarding VCR connection, refer to “Connecting Optional Equipment to the TV” on page 38.

Stabilizing the TV set

After setting up, secure the TV set to a wall, pillar, etc, using the supplied anchor attachments, for safety purposes.

1 Remove the two screws attached to the upper rear side

of the TV set.

2 Replace the two screws with the two supplied anchor

attachments.

3 Secure a wall anchor bracket (not supplied) to a solid wall or

pillar.

4 Pass a strong cord or chain through both holes of the anchor

attachments and then secure to a wall or pillar, etc.

Overview & Installation

Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning

The first time you switch on your TV, a sequence of menu screens appear on the TV enabling you to: 1) choose the language of the menu screen 2) Choose the country in which you are going to operate the TV, 3) check how to connect optional equipment to your TV, 4) search and store all available channels (TV Broadcast) and 5) change the order in which the channels (TV Broadcast) appear on the screen. However, if you need to change any of these settings at a later date, you can do that by selecting the appropriate option in the (Set Up menu) or by pressing the Auto Start Up button on the right side of TV set.

1 Connect the TV plug to the mains socket (220-240V

AC, 50Hz).

2 The first time that the TV set is connected, it is usually

turned on. If the TV is off, press the on/off button on the TV set to turn on the TV. The first time you switch on the TV, a Language menu appears automatically on the TV screen.

3 Press the V, v, B or b buttons on the remote control to select your

language, then press the OK button to confirm your selection. From now on all the menus will appear in your chosen language.

4 The Country menu appears automatically. Press the v or V button

to select the country in which you are using the TV. Press the OK button to confirm your selection.

• If the country in which you want to use the TV set does not appear in the list, select “Off” instead of a country.

• To avoid wrong teletext characters for cyrillic languages we recommend selecting Russia if your own country does not appear in the list.

Country

Select country

Off Ireland Nederland België/Belgique Luxembourg France Italia Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera

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First Time Operation

5 A diagram appears showing you how to connect a wide range of

equipment to your TV set. Follow the instructions and press the OK button to remove the picture and continue the automatic process.

The connection diagram should be used as a guide only as most equipment can be connected to more than one type of TV socket. Once the TV has completed the automatic tuning process, refer to the ‘Connection Guide’ section on page 23 for further information on getting the best set up for your equipment.

Please connect your equipment according to this chart

DVD

6 The Auto Tuning menu appears on the screen. Press the OK

button to select Yes.

7 The TV starts to automatically search and store all

available broadcast channels for you.

This procedure could take some minutes. Please be patient

and do not press any buttons, otherwise automatic tuning will not be completed.

In some countries the TV Broadcaster installs the channels automatically (ACI system). In this case, the TV Broadcaster sends a menu in which you can select your city by pressing the

v or V button and OK to store the

channels. If no channels were found during the auto tune process, a

message appears automatically on the screen asking you to connect the aerial. Check the aerial connection (refer to page 14). Press the OK button to restart the auto tuning process.

8 After all available channels are captured and stored,

the Programme Sorting menu automatically appears on the screen enabling you to change the order in which the channels are stored.

a) If you wish to keep the broadcast channels in the tuned order,

go to step 9.

Do you want to start

automatic tuning?

Yes No

Auto Tuning

Programmes found: 4

No channel found.

Please connect aerial

Confirm

Programme Sorting

TVE

TVE2

TV3

C33

C27

C58

S02

S06

First Time Operation

b) If you wish to store the channels in a different order:

1 Press the v or V button to select the programme

number with the channel (TV Broadcast) you wish

to move. Press the b button.

2 Press the v or V button to select the new

programme number position for your selected

channel (TV Broadcast). Press the OK button to store.

3 Repeat steps b)1 and b)2 if you wish to change

the order of the other channels.

9 Press the MENU button to remove the menu from the screen

Your TV set is now ready for use

Programme Sorting

TVE

TVE2

TV3

C33

C27

C58

S02

S06

01 TVE

Introducing and Using the Menu System

Your TV set uses an On-Screen menu system to guide you through the operations. Use the following buttons on the Remote Control to operate the menu system:

1 To switch on the menu screens:

Press the MENU button to switch the first level menu on.

2 To navigate through the menus:

• To highlight and select the desired menu or option, press

• To enter the selected menu or option, press OK or

• To return to the last menu or option, press OK or

• To alter the settings of your selected option, press

• To confirm and store your selection, press OK.

3 To switch off the menu screens:

v or V.

v/V/B or b.

Picture Adjustment

Picture Mode: Live Contrast: Reset: Noise Reduction: Auto ColourTone: Cold

Select: Enter:OKExit:

PictureAdjustment

PictureMode: Live Contrast: Reset: NoiseReduction: Auto ColourTone: Cold

Select: Enter:OKExit:

Press the MENU button to remove the menu from the screen.

TV Functions

The Picture Adjustment Menu

Picture Adjustment

Picture Mode: Live Contrast: Reset: Noise Reduction: Auto Colour Tone: Cold

Select: Enter:OKExit:

The “Picture Adjustment” menu allows you to alter the picture settings.

To do this:

Picture Adjustment

Picture Mode: Live Contrast: Reset: Noise Reduction: Auto Colour Tone: Cold

Select:Back:

Enter:

Press the MENU button and then press OK to enter this menu. Next, press

v or V to select the

desired option and press OK. Finally, read below how to operate into each option.

Picture Mode This option allows you to customise the Picture Mode based on the programme

you are watching. After selecting this option press OK. Next, press repeatedly

V to select:

Live (for live broadcast programmes, DVD and Digital Set Top Box

receivers).

Movie (for films). Personal (for individual settings).

Once you have selected your desired option, press OK to store.

"Brightness", "Colour" and "Sharpness" level of "Live" and "Movie" mode are fixed on the

factory to get the best picture quality.

Contrast Press B or b to reduce or enhance picture contrast. Next, press OK to store.

Brightness Press B or b to darken or brighten the picture. Next, press OK to store.

This option only appears and can only be adjusted if “Picture Mode” is set to “Personal”.

Colour Press B or b to decrease or to increase color intensity. Next press OK to store.

This option only appears and can only be adjusted if “Picture Mode” is set to “Personal”.

Hue Press B or b to decrease or to increase the green tones. Next press OK to store.

This option only appears for NTSC signal (e.g. USA video tapes).

Sharpness Press B or b to soften or to sharpen the picture. Next press OK to store.

This option only appears and can only be adjusted if “Picture Mode” is set to “Personal”.

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Reset Press OK to reset the picture to the factory preset levels.

Noise This option is set to Auto to automatically reduce the snowy picture visible in the weak broadcast Reduction signal. However, it can be modified. After selecting this option press

select High, Mid, Low or Off. Finally, press OK to store.

Colour Tone This option allows you to alter the tint of the picture. After se lecting this option press b. Next, press

repeatedly colours a neutral tint), Cold (gives the white colours a blue tint). Finally press OK to store.

DRC Mode This option allows you to select the high resolution picture with 4x density for high quality sources

(i.e. DVD player, satellite receiver). This option is set to High Density (recommended for moving pictures). However it can be modified. After selecting this option, press select Progressive (recommended for still images and text).

This option only appears and can only be adjusted if “Picture Mode” is set to “Personal”.

DRC Palette This option allows you to customise the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity) for up to

three input sources. After selecting this option press higher as the mark is along the Reality axis, the picture becomes more detailed) and press

v or V to select: Warm (gives the white colours a red tint), Normal (gives the white

b. Next, press v or V, to adjust Reality (as

b. Next, press v or V to

b. Next press v or V to

B or

b to adjust Clarity (as you move to the right, along the Clarity axis, the picture becomes

smoother). Finally, press OK to store.

This option only appears and can only be adjusted if “Picture Mode” is set to “Personal”.

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The Sound Adjustment Menu

Picture Adjustment

Picture Mode: Live Contrast: Reset: Noise Reduction: Auto Colour Tone: Cold

Select: Enter:

Sound Adjustment

Sound Effect: Dolby Virtual Treble: Bass: Balance: Reset Dual Sound: Stereo Auto Volume: Off TV Speakers: Main Audio Output: Fix

Select: Enter:

The “Sound Adjustment” menu allows you to alter the sound settings.

To do this: Press the MENU button and press

, then press OK to enter this menu. Next,

v or V to select the desired option and

Exit:

Sound Adjustment

Sound Effect: DolbyVir tual Treble: Bass: Balance:

Exit:

Reset Dual Sound: Stereo Auto Volume: Off TV Speakers: Main Audio Output: Fix

Select:Back:

Enter:

press press OK. Finally, read below how to operate into each option.

Sound This option allows you to customise the Sound Effect. After selecting this Effect option press OK. Next, press repeatedly

v or V to select:

Dolby* (Dolby Virtual, simulates the sound effect of “Dolby Surround Pro Virtual Logic”).

Natural (Enhances clarity, detail and presence of sound by using “BBE High

Definition Sound system”**).

Dynamic (“BBE High Definition Sound system”** intensifies clarity and presence

of sound for better intelligibility and musical realism).

Off (Flat response).

Once you have selected your desired option, press OK to store.

v to select

Treble Press B or b to decrease or to increase higher-frequency sounds. Next, press OK to

Bass Press B or b to decrease or to increase the lower-frequency sounds. Next, press OK

Balance Press B or b to emphasise the left or the right speaker. Next, press OK to store.

Reset Press OK to reset the sound to the factory preset levels.

Dual Press b. Next: Sound • For a Stereo broadcast:

Auto Press b. Next press v or V to select On (the volume level of the channels will Volume stay the same, independent of the broadcast signal, e.g. in the case of advertisements)

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store.

to store.

Press

v or V to select Stereo or Mono. Next press OK to store.

• For a bilingual broadcast: Press

v or V to se lect Mono (for mono channel if available), A (for channel 1) or B

(for channel 2). Next press OK to store.

or Off (the volume level changes according to the broadcast signal). Next press OK to store.

If you select “Dolby Virtual” on the “Sound Effect” option, the “Auto Volume” option will automatically be switched to “Off”.

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TV Speakers This option allows you to select if you want to listen the TV from the TV speakers or from an external

amplifier connected to the audio outputs on the rear of the TV. After selecting this option, press b. Next press repeatedly

Main to listen the TV from the TV set speakers.

Off to listen to the TV from an external amplifier.

Once you have selected your desired option, press OK to store.

If you have selected "Off", the volume of the external equipment can also be altered by pressing the 2 +/- buttons of the remote control. When the volume buttons are pressed, the symbol the volume you are altering is not the volume of the TV set speakers, it is from the external equipment.

v or

V to select:

% will appear indicating that

Audio Output This option allows you to select how to control the volume of the TV’s sepakers when an external

* Manufactured under license fro m Dolby Labo ratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

** This TV has been designed to create surround sound effect by simulating the sound of four speakers with two

** The “BBE High Definition Sound system” is manufactured by Sony Corporation under license from BBE

amplifier is connected to the TV’s audio output sockets. After selecting this option, press press

to select Var i ab le (if you wish to use the TV’s remote control) or Fix (if you wish to

use the external amplifier’s remote control).

Dolby Laboratories.

speakers, when the broadcast audio signal is Dolby Surround encoded. The sound effect can also be improved by connecting a suitable external amplifier (for details refer to page 39).

Sound, Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,638,258 and No. 4,482,866. The word “BBE” and BBE Symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

b. Next

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The Features Menu

Picture Adjustment

Picture Mode: Live Contrast: Reset: Noise Reduction: Auto Colour Tone: Cold

Select: Enter:OKExit:

Features

Power saving Reduce Auto Format On Film Mode Auto AV2 Output TV AV3 Output TV SmartLink Output Connection Guide RGB Centering Screen Saver Logo Illumination Yes

Select: Enter:OKExit:

various settings of the TV.

To do this:

The “Features” menu allows you to alter

Press the MENU button and press

v twice to

select , then press OK to enter this menu.

Features

Power saving Reduce Auto Format On Film Mode Auto AV2 Output TV AV3 Output TV SmartLink Output Connection Guide RGB Centering Screen Saver Logo Illumination Yes

Next, press and press OK. Finally, read below how to operate into each option.

Select:Back:

Enter: :

v or V to select the desired option

POWER SAVING

This option allows you to reduce the power consumption of this TV.

To d o t h is :

After selecting the option, press OK. Then, press

v or V to select Reduce. Next, press OK to store.

AUTO FORMAT

This option allows you to automatically change the aspec t ratio of the screen.

To do this: After selecting the option, press OK. Then, press

v or V to select On (if you wish the TV set to

automatically switch the screen format according to the broadcast signal) or Off (if you wish to keep your preference). Finally, press OK to store.

Even if you have selected “On” or “Off”, you can always modify the format of the screen by pressing repeatedly on the remote control to select one of the following formats:

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SMART: Imitation of wide screen effect for 4:3 broadcast.

SMART

4/3: Conventional 4:3 picture size, full picture information.

14/9: Compromise between 4:3 and 16:9 picture size.

4:3

14:9

ZOOM: Widescreen format for letterbox movies.

ZOOM

WIDE: For 16:9 broadcast. Full picture information.

WIDE

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• In “SMART”, “ZOOM” and “14/9” modes, parts of the top and bottom of the screen are cut off. Press

v or V to adjust the position of the image on the screen (e.g. to read

subtitles).

• According to the format of diffussion, black bands can always appear whatever the selected mode.

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FILM MODE

This option is set to Auto to improve the quality of the pictures in movement of the films. To cancel this function,

v or V to select Off. Finally, press OK to store.

press

AV2 OUTPUT / AV3 OUTPUT

The "AV2 Ouptut" and "AV3 Output" options allows you to select the source to be output from the Scart connectors external equipment connected to the Scart connector 1/, 2/ and 3/ or side connectors 5

or 5 and 5.

To do this:

Once you have entered into the "Features" menu as it is explained in the previous page and after selecting the option, press OK. Then press

3/ and 2/ 2 so that you can record from these Scart any signal coming from the TV or from an

If your VCR or DVD recorder supports SmartLink, this procedure is not necessary.

v or V to select the desired output signal:

TV to output the aerial source. AV1 to output sources connected to 1/. AV2 to output sources connected to 2/ (only for AV3 Output). AV3 to output sources connected to 3/ (only for AV2 Output). AV5 to output sources connected to 5 or 5 and 5. AUTO to output the signal that is being viewed on the TV.

S S

• If you select “AUTO”, the output signal will always be the same one that is displayed on the screen.

• If you have connected a decoder to the Scart 2/ or 3/ 3 or to a VCR connected to one of these

Scarts, please remember to change back the "AV2 Output" or “AV3 Output” to “TV” for correct unscrambling.

SMARTLINK

Both Scart connectors 2/ and 3/ support SmartLink, but they cannot support SmartLink at the same time. This option allows you to select which of the Scart connectors you want to support SmartLink.

To do this:

Once you have entered the "Features" menu as it is explained in the previous page and after selecting the option, press OK. Then press

CONNECTION GUIDE Even you have already connected the external equipment to the TV set, it is important for you to follow the instructions of this menu. If you proceed in this way, you will get the optimum picture settings related with the optional equipment.

To do this:

v or V to select AV2 or AV3. Finally press OK to store.

1 Once you have entered the "Features" menu as it is explained in the previous page and after selecting the option,

press OK. Next press Decoder, DVD, GAME, VIDEO or DVD rec. (DVD recorder). Next press

(equipment selected also can be deleted by pressing press

v or V to select "Confirm" and press OK.

v or V to chose the equipment you want to connect among the available: SAT (satellite),

b to select the equipment chosen

B). Once you have selected all the equipment to be connected,

2 A new menu will appear showing you on which Scart connector of the rear of the TV should be connected each

equipment. Please connect each equipment ac cording to this inform ation to get the optimu m picture setting of t he optional equipment.

W e strongly recommend you to follo w our connecti on proposals, but in case you do not agree press to select "No" and next press the OK button. A new menu appears on the screen in which you can assign the connections according to your preferences.

B or b

3 Once you have connected the optional equipment, press B or b to select "OK" and finally press the OK button

of the remote control.

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RGB CENTRING

This option is only available if an RGB source has been connected to the Scart connectors 1/ or

2/ on the rear of TV.

When viewing an RGB signal, the picture may need some adjusting. This option allows you to adjust the horizontal picture position so that the picture is in the middle of the screen.

To do this:

Once you have entered the "Features" menu as it is explained in on page 22 and while watching an RGB source select the “RGB Centring” option and press OK. Then press +15. Finally press OK to confirm and store.

SCREEN SAVER

This sub menu allows you to reduce the image retention.

If the following images are displayed for an extended period time, image retention (afterimage) in areas of the screen may result due to the characteristics of this display panel:

• Black bars at the top and bottom that appear with a wide video source (letterbox picture).

• Black bars to the left and right that appear with a 4:3 video source (conventional TV broadcast).

• Video game sources.

• PC images.

• DVD on-screen menu displays.

• On-screen menus, channel numbers, etc..of connected equipment such as Set Top Box, cable modem,

VCR, etc...

To do this:

Once you have entered the “Features” menu as it is explained on page 22 and after selecting the option, press OK.

Next press

All White Select this option and press OK. Next press

to select:

•This function finishes automatically after 30 minutes. If image retention is still present, repeat the above.

• To cancel this function halfway, press any buttons (except the sound related buttons) on the remote control.

v or V to adjust the centre of the picture between –15 and

to select On to turn the screen to white.

Orbit Select this option and press OK. Next press

LOGO ILLUMINATION

This option allows you to illuminate the SONY logo located on the front of the TV.

To do t h is :

Once you have entered the “Features” menu as it is explained on page 22 and after selecting the option, press OK. Next press

to select Ye s if you want to illuminate the Sony logo in blue. Finally press OK to store.

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to select On to move the picture position.

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The Timer Menu

Picture Adjustment

Picture Mode: Live Contrast: Reset: Noise Reduction: Auto Colour Tone: Cold

Select: Enter:OKExit:

Timer

Sleep Timer: Off Auto Shutoff: On

Select: Enter: OKExit:

The “Timer” menu allows you to alter the

timer adjustments.

To do this:

Press the MENU button and press v three times to select then press OK to

enter this menu. Next, press

select the desired option and press OK.

Timer

Sleep Timer: Off Auto Shutoff: On

Finally, read below how to operate into each option.

Back: Select:OKEnter:

SLEEP TIMER

This option allows you to select a time period for the TV to switch itself automatically into the standby mode.

To d o t h is :

After selecting the option, press OK. Next, press repeatedly (max. of 2 hours). Finally press OK to store.

While the “All White” function in the “Screen Saver” option (page 24) is set to “On”, the off timer functions are suspended and the TV does not switch into the standby mode automatically at a specified time. After the “All White” function finishes, the off timer functions are resumed and the TV automatically enters the standby mode.

to set the time period delay

• While watching the TV, you can display the time remaining by pressing the button on the remote control.

• The “TIMER ” indicator on front of the TV lights up to indicate that the sleep timer is set.

AUTO SHUTOFF

This option allows you to set the TV to change to the standby mode automatically if there is no TV signal.

To d o t h is :

After selecting the option press OK. Next, press

to select On. Finally, press OK to store.

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The Set Up Menu

Picture Adjustment

Picture Mode: Live Contrast: Reset: Noise Reduction: Auto Colour Tone: Cold

Select: Enter:

Set Up

Language English Country Off Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Programme Labels AV Preset Manual Programme Preset

Select: Exit:

Enter:

options on this TV.

To do this:

The “Set Up” menu allows you to alter various

Press the MENU button and press

four times

to select , then press OK to enter this menu.

Next, press

Exit:

Set Up

Language English Country Off Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Programme Labels

AV Preset Manual Programme Preset

Select:Back:

Enter:

and press OK. Finally, read below how to operate into each option.

or V to select the desired option

LANGUAGE

This option allows you to select the language that menus are displayed in.

To do this:

After selecting the option, press OK and then proceed in the same way as in step 3 of the section "Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning" on page 15.

COUNTRY

This option allows you to select the country in which you wish to operate the TV set.

To do this: After selecting the option, press OK and then proceed in the same way as in step 4 of the section "Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning" on page 15.

AUTO TUNING

This option allows you to automatically search for and store all available TV channels.

To do this:

After selecting the option, press OK and then proceed in the same way as in the steps 7 and 8 of the section “Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning” on page 16.

PROGRAMME SORTING

This option allows you to change the order in which the channels (TV Broadcast) appear on the screen.

To do this:

After selecting the option, press OK and then proceed in the same way as in the st ep 9 of the section “Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning” on page 16.

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PROGRAMME LABELS

This option allows you to name a channel using up to five characters (letters or numbers).

To do this:

1 Once you have entered the "Set Up" menu as it is explained in the previous page and after selecting this option,

press OK, then press v or V to select the programme number with the channel yo u wish to name. Next press OK.

2 With the first element of the Label column highlighted, press OK and

press OK. When you have finished, press turn off the menu from the screen.

• To correct a letter, select "

• For a blank, select " " on the screen and press OK.

AV PRESET

This option allows you to:

a) Designate a name to the external equipment you have connected to the input sockets of the TV set.

To do this:

v, V

, B or b to select the word “End” on the screen and finally press OK to

%" on the screen to go back and press OK.

v, V

, B or b to select the letter, next

1 Once you have entered the "Set Up" menu as it is explained in the previous page and after selecting this option,

press OK, then press rear Scarts and AV5 for side connectors. Next press OK twice.

or V to select the input source you wish to name: AV1, AV2, AV3 or AV4 for the

2 A label automatically appears in the label column:

a) If you want to use one of the predefined labels, press

The total predefined labels are: VIDEO, DVD, CABLE, GAME, CAM (camcorder) or SAT (satellite).

b) If you want to set a different label, select Edit and press OK. Then, with the first element highlighted, press

v or V to select the desired label and finally press OK.

v, V, B or b to select the le tter, next p ress OK. When you have finished, press v, V, B or b to select

the word “End” on the screen and finally press OK to turn off the menu from the screen.

• To correct the letter, select "

• For a blank, select " " on the screen and press OK.

%" on the screen to go back and press OK.

b) Change the input sound level of the optional equipment connected.

To do this:

Once you have entered the "Set Up" menu as it is explained in the previous page and after selecting this option

press OK, then press or AV4 for the rear Scarts and AV5 for side connectors. Next press twice column. Finally press OK and v or V to alter the input sound level between -9 and +9.

or V to select the input source you want to alter the input sound level: AV1, AV2, AV3

b to highlight the Sound Offset

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MANUAL PROGRAMME PRESET

This option allows you to:

a) Preset channels or the VCR channel one by one to the programme order of your choice.

To do this:

1 Once you have entered the “Set Up”menu as it is explained on page 26 and after selecting the "Manual

Programme Preset" option, press OK. Next with Programme option highlighted press OK. Press

v or V to select which programme number you want to preset the channel on (for VCR, select

programme number “0”). Then press B.

2 The following option is only available depending on the country you have selected in the “Country”

menu.

After selecting the System option, press OK. Then press

for western European countries, D/K for eastern European countries, L for France or I for United Kingdom). Then press

3 After selecting the Channel Number option, press OK. Next press

for terrestrial channels or "S" for cable channels). Then press the number buttons to enter directly the channel number of the TV Broadcast or the channel of the VC R signal. If you do not know the channel number, press

v or V to select the TV Broadcast system (B/G

or V to select the channel tuning ("C"

b and v or V to search for it. When you have tuned the desired channel, press OK twice to store.

Repeat all the above steps to tune and store more channels.

b) Label a channel using up to five characters.

To do this: Once you have entered the “Set Up”menu as it is explained on page 26 and after selecting the "Manual Programme Preset" option, press OK. Next with the Programme option, highlighted press the PROG +/- button to select the programme number with the channel you wish to name. When the programme you want to name appears on the screen, press highlighted, press

v, V

or V to select the Label option and press OK. Then, with the first element

, B or b to select the letter, next press OK. When you have finished, press v, V, B or

b to select the word “End” on the screen and finally press OK to turn off the menu from the screen. Finally press

OK to store.

• To correct a letter, select "

• For a blank, select " " on the screen and press OK.

%" on the screen to go back and press OK.

c) Fine tune the broadcast reception. Normally the automatic fine tuning (AFT) will give the best possible picture,

however you can manually fine tune the TV to obtain a better picture reception in case the picture is distorted.

To do this:

While watching the channel (TV Broadcast) you wish to fine tune, and once you have entered the “Set Up” menu as it is explained on page 26 and after selecting the "Manual Programme" option, press to select the AFT option and press press OK twice to store.

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b. Next press v

or V

to adjust the fine tuning between -15 and +15. Finally

OK.

Then press v or V

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d) Skip any unwanted programme numbers when they are selected with the PROG +/- buttons.

To do this:

Once you have entered the "Set Up" menu as it is explained on page 26 and after selecting the "Manual Programme Preset" option, press OK. Next with the Programme option highlighted, press the PROG +/- button to select the programme number you want to skip. When the programme you want to skip appears on the screen, press

or V to select the Skip option and press

confirm and store.

To cancel this function afterwards, select “Off” instead of “On” in the step above.

b. Next press v or V

to select On. Finally press OK twice to

e) View and record scrambled channels (e.g. from a pay TV decoder) when using a decoder connected to Scart

3/ directly or through a VCR.

This option is only available depending on the country you have selected in the “Country” menu.

To do this:

Once you have entered the "Set Up" menu as it is explained on page 26 and after selecting the "Manual Programme Preset" option, press OK. Next press

v or V to select the Decoder option and press b. Next press

v or V to select On. Finally press OK twice to confirm and store.

To cancel this function afterwards, select "Off" instead of "On" in the step above.

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About "Memory Stick"

A "Memory Stick"* is a new recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. It is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. With this TV you can use the "Memory Stick" to display still images JPEG pictures, DCF version 1.0 format)** as well as moving pictures (MPEG 1).

* "Memory Stick" and the logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. ** DCF (Design rules for Ca mera File systems) is a standard file name format for digital still cameras, DV camcorders

etc. It is supported by Sony and other manufacturers.

Inserting a "Memory Stick"

Insert a "Memory Stick", into the “MEMORY STICK” slot until it clicks into the connector (see picture).

Insert the "Memory Stick" with the mark v f acing up and pointing towards the "MEMORY STICK" slot.

The red light of the Memory Stick flashes indicating that the "Memory Stick" contents are being read.

Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo"

You can also use a "Memory Stick Duo" with this TV by inserting the "Memory Stick Duo directly into the "MEMORY STICK" slot.

Viewing pictures or movies from the "Memo ry Stick"

See pages 31-35.

Removing a "Memory Stick"

Push the "Memory Stick" and then release, the "Memory Stick" will spring out. Remove the "Memory Stick".

"Memory Stick" precautions

• Do not remove the "Memory Stick" while it is reading or writing data.

• We recommend that you make a backup copy of important data that you record on the "Memory Stick".

• When you set the "Memory Stick" erasure prevention switch to "LOCK", data cannot be recorded, edited, or erased.

• Data may become damaged if:

- you remove the Memory Stick or turn off the TV

while it is reading or writing data.

- you use the "Memory Stick" in a location subject

to the effects of static electricity or electric noise.

• "Memory Stick" supports JPEG DCF formatted files only. Any files not recognised as DCF format will be displayed as “--------” or in blank. JPEG DCF formatted files that have been created or modified on a PC may not appear correctly on the TV screen.

• Pictures ta ken by some equipments may not be displayed on this television screen.

• In addition to these precautions, we recommend that you carefully read the instructions supplied with the "Memory Stick".

• Although you may be able to view images on certain non-Sony brand "Memory Stick" media, it is possible that some images cannot be displayed and some features (rotate, etc.) may not be available. If you attempt any of these operations an error message will occur.

"Memory Stick"

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