Sony KLV-15SR1 Operating Instruction

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Operating Instructions

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

KLV-15SR1

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.

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.

– If you will not be using the TV for several days, disconnect the power

by pulling the plug itself. Never pull on the cord.

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.

CAUTION

The following SONY appliance for use only with the following WALLHANGING RACK UNIT. Use with other WALL-HANGING RACK UNIT is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.

SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO. KLV-15SR1

WALL-MOUNT UNIT MODEL NO. SU-W100 SONY Corp.

Note on Caption Vision

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

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.

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY

STAR

guidelines for energy

efficiency.

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV, on the backside of the rear cover, on the sticker, and also on the TV box (white label). Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ________________ Serial No. ________________

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.

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.

Attachments

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

Installation 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.

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

s Be sure to unplug the TV unit before cleaning. s Minimize contact with the LCD screen surface

since the special coating applied may be affected. Use a dry soft cloth when removing dust from the screen.

s Do not use alcohol, benzine, thinner, etc., as it may damage the coating

or cause LCD screen deterioration.

s Always use commercially available chemical fiber cleaning cloths in

accordance with their supplied instructions.

s Do not allow the LCD screen to come in contact with volatile

compounds, such as insecticide. Also, never let the LCD screen come in contact with rubber or plastic products for an extended period of time. This type of contact may damage the coating, or cause the LCD screen to deteriorate.

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.

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.

Servicing

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

Replacement Parts

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

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

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is in safe operating condition, and to so certify.

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

Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21)

Ground clamps

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

Lightning

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

Service Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the 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.

When the set reaches the end of its useful life, improper disposal could result in an LCD panel implosion. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the set.

Carrying the TV

When carrying the TV, hold it as shown in the diagram on the right. Do not hold only the rear cover. As the rear cover comes off easily, doing so may cause you to drop the TV, resulting in damage to the TV or injury.

Optional Accessories

Be sure to follow the operating instructions supplied with your wall mount unit when installing the TV using a wall mount unit. If not, the TV may fall and cause serious injury.

Oils

Do not install this TV in restaurants where oil vapors occur. Dust absorbing oil may enter into the TV and damage 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.

AC power cord

Unplug the AC power cord when moving the TV. Do not move the TV with the AC power cord plugged in. It may damage the AC power cord and result in fire or electric shock.

Protruding location

Do not install the TV in protruding locations. If you install the TV in the following locations, injury may result.

s Do not install the TV in a location where the TV protrudes, such as

pillars.

s Do not install the TV in a location that may cause facial injury.

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.

Broken pieces

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

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.

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.

Handling the LCD screen

s Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun as it can damage the LCD

screen. Take care when you place the TV by a window.

s Do not push on or scratch the LCD screen. Do not place a heavy object

on the LCD screen. This may cause the screen to lose uniformity or cause LCD panel malfunctions.

s If the TV is used in a cold place, a smear may appear on the screen.

This is not a malfunction. The screen returns to normal as the temperature rises to a normal operating level.

s If a still picture is displayed for a long time, a ghosting may occur for a

while. The ghosting will eventually disappear.

s The LCD panel becomes warm during operation. This is not a

malfunction.

Note on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

Please note that the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology. However, black points or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen, and irregular colored stripes or brightness may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%)

Handling of Broken Glass and Liquid Crystal Leakage

If the LCD panel gets damaged, crystalline liquid leakage may occur, or scattered broken glass may result. Do not touch broken glass or crystalline liquid (which is toxic), with bare hands as cuts or poisoning/skin irritation may occur. Also, do not let glass fragments or leaked crystalline liquid get into your eyes or mouth. Should either contact your eyes or mouth, rinse the contacted area thoroughly with water and consult your doctor.

Fluorescent Lamp

This TV uses a special fluorescent lamp as its light source. If the screen image becomes dark, flickers or does not appear, the fluorescent lamp has run down and should be replaced. For replacement, consult qualified service personnel.

Disposal of the TV

s Do not dispose of the TV with general household waste. s The LCD contains a small amount of liquid crystal and mercury. The

fluorescent lamp used in this TV also contains mercury. Follow your local ordinances and regulations for disposal.

Table of Contents

Installing and Connecting the TV

Unpacking ..........................................................7

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control...7

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

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

Basic Connections (Connecting Cable TV or

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

Removing the rear cover ...........................9

Attaching the rear cover ............................9

Connecting directly to cable

or an antenna .......................................9

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

Connecting the Power Cord ...........................10

Bundling cords and cables ......................11

Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV ...11

Carrying the TV ......................................11

Connecting a VCR and Cable TV..................12

Connecting a Satellite Receiver......................13

Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR ...

Connecting an Audio Receiver....................... 15

Connecting a DVD Player with Component

Video Connectors .......................................16

Connecting a DVD Player with A/V

Connectors ..................................................17

Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver .........18

Setting the Video Inputs..................................27

Operating Video Equipment with Your TV

Remote Control ..........................................28

Programming the remote control ............28

Operating optional equipment.................30

Using Favorite Channels.................................31

Setting your favorite channels.................31

Watching favorite channels.....................32

Using Advanced Features

Using the Menu................................................ 33

Adjusting the Picture Quality ........................ 34

Adjusting the Sound Quality ..........................35

Selecting Stereo or Bilingual Programs.........37

Selecting stereo or bilingual programs

using the menu ...................................37

Using the Parental Control Feature...............38

Activating the Parental Control feature ...

Selecting a Custom Rating ...................... 40

What the Ratings Mean ..................................42

Ratings in the U.S.A. .............................. 42

Ratings in Canada ...................................44

Turning Off the TV Automatically ................46

Additional Information

Connecting a Digital TV Receiver ................. 19

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

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

Watching the TV

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

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

Selecting the Picture Mode .............................24

Saving the Power Consumption .....................25

Using the 16:9 Enhanced Feature ..................26

Troubleshooting...............................................47

Self-diagnosis function ........................... 47

Trouble symptoms and remedies ............47

Specifications ...................................................49

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

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)

AC power cord (1)

AC power adaptor (1)

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

Operating Instructions Warranty Card

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.

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 28).

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

Y - Green

B (CB, Cb or B-Y) - Blue

R (CR, Cr or R-Y) - Red

Installing and Connecting the TV

Identifying Front and Rear Connectors

TV front panel

View from the bottom

CHANNEL

VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

3 VHF/UHF (pages 9, 12 - 14)

Connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable.

4 VIDEO 1 IN (pages 12 - 14, 17)

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

5 VIDEO 2 IN

AUDIO (L/R) input jacks (pages 16, 18, 19)

Connects to the audio output jacks of your DVD player or other video equipment such as a Digital Satellite Receiver and Digital TV Receiver.

B, PR input jacks (pages 16, 18, 19)

Y, P

Connects to the component video connectors

B/CR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, or Y/PB/PR) of your

(Y/C DVD player or other video equipment such as a Digital Satellite Receiver and Digital TV Receiver.

6 AUDIO OUT (page 15)

Connects to the input jacks of your audio equipment. Audio output through the AUDIO OUT jacks is available only when the TV’s speaker is off (See page 15).

7 DC IN (page 10)

Connects the supplied AC power adaptor.

1 POWER button (page 20) 2 Headphones jack

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

Note

The headphones jack is disabled when you set the TV’s speaker to off.

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO R-AUDIO-L

3 6

YPBP

VIDEO 2 INVIDEO 1 IN AUDIO OUT

DC IN 16.5V

View from the bottom

Installing and Connecting the TV

Basic Connections (Connecting Cable TV or an Antenna)

When connecting an antenna or cables, remove the rear cover of the TV beforehand.

Removing the rear cover

1 Slide the rear cover upward by approx. 1 cm

/32 inch) while holding it with both hands as

( shown in the diagram below.

2 Pull the rear cover towards you.

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.

Rear of 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.

Attaching the rear cover

1 Hold the rear cover with both hands, then fit the

four detents on the rear cover into the corresponding keyholes on the TV while keeping the rear cover approx. 1 cm ( than the TV as shown in the diagram below.

/32 inch) higher

2 Slide the rear cover downward while keeping it

pressed against the 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 20).

Tips

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

28).

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

• If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, consider using the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 (See page 21).

cable (supplied)

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

OUT

(Channel)

Installing and Connecting the TV

Connecting the Power Cord

Connect the power cord after you have finished all other connections.

1 Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor’s AC IN connector. 2 Connect the AC power adaptor’s cord to the DC IN connector of the TV. 3 Connect the other plug of the power cord to a wall outlet.

Wall outlet

For 100 to 120 V AC

AC power cord (supplied)

Note

The supplied AC power adaptor is designed for use only with this TV. Do not use this adaptor with other equipment.

AC power adaptor (supplied)

DC IN 16.5 V

Installing and Connecting the TV

Bundling cords and cables

This TV allows you to bundle the cords and cables inside of the stand.

To the rear of the TV

Cable cover

Concave portion

To the AC power adaptor and optional video equipment

To remove the cable cover, put your fingers in the concave portion on the top of the cover, then pull the cover downwards. To attach the cable cover, fit the four detents on the cover into the corresponding holes on the stand, then push the cover.

Carrying the TV

When carrying the TV, hold it as shown in the diagram below. Do not hold only the rear cover. As the rear cover comes off easily, doing so may cause you to drop the TV, resulting in damage to the TV or injury.

Tip

If you cannot bundle all of the cords and cables inside the stand, leave them hanging down outside the stand.

Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV

This TV can be adjusted within the angles shown in the diagram below.

3°

Note

Be sure to hold the stand of the TV to prevent an upset of the TV when you adjust the viewing angle of the TV.

15°

Installing and Connecting the TV

VHF/UHF R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO 2 INVIDEO 1 IN AUDIO OUT

DC IN 16.5V

YPBP

Connecting a VCR and Cable TV

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 CATV 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

75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied)

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

Note

To watch the pictures input from the S VIDEO input jack, set “Auto YC” to “On” in the (Setup) menu (See below).

Tip

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

S VIDEO

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

VCR

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. The TV is factory set to receive S VIDEO input signals.

Cable

1 Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select VIDEO 1 IN. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press V/v to select (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 pictures 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

75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied)

VHF/UHF R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO R-AUDIO-L

Installing and Connecting the TV

YPBP

VIDEO 2 INVIDEO 1 IN AUDIO OUT

DC IN 16.5V

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

S VIDEO

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

Satellite receiver

Note

To watch the pictures input from the S VIDEO input jack, set “Auto YC” to “On” in the (Setup) menu (See page 12).

Tip

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

Satellite antenna cable

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.

75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied)

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO R-AUDIO-L

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

Satellite antenna cable

VMC810S/820S (not supplied)

YPBP

VIDEO 2 INVIDEO 1 IN AUDIO OUT

S VIDEO

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied)

Cable

Satellite receiver

DC IN 16.5V

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

VCR

Note

To watch the pictures input from the S VIDEO input jack, set “Auto YC” to “On” in the (Setup) menu (See page 12).

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 control to select VIDEO 1 IN to watch satellite TV or to watch a tape on the VCR (your VCR must be turned on).

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

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

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VHF/UHF R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO R-AUDIO-L

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

YPB PR

VIDEO 2 INVIDEO 1 IN AUDIO OUT

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

RK-74A (not supplied)

Audio input

DC IN 16.5V

When using your audio system speakers

Set “Speaker” to “Off” in the (Audio) menu. The TV’s sound is not output from the AUDIO OUT jacks when the TV’s speaker is set to on. You can still control the volume output from your audio system using the TV’s remote control, by setting “Audio Out” in the

(Audio) menu to “Variable.” If you want to adjust the volume through your audio system, set “Audio Out” to “Fixed.”

Note

The video signal is not output through the AUDIO OUT jacks.

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, P VIDEO 2 IN connections.

Note

This TV supports only the 480i signal format. If the TV receives a signal other than 480i, “Non Supported Video Format” appears on the screen.

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.

B and PR jacks on the TV. Use the

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

the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks.

Note

The Y, B-Y and R-Y jacks do not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to provide sound.

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO R-AUDIO-L

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

RK-74A (not supplied)

YPBP

VIDEO 2 INVIDEO 1 IN AUDIO OUT

PR PB

VMC-10HG (not supplied)

DC IN 16.5V

DVD player

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 connectors: 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 component video output connectors, for best picture quality, use the connection described on page 16.

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 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO R-AUDIO-L

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

YPB PR

VIDEO 2 INVIDEO 1 IN AUDIO OUT

S VIDEO

DC IN 16.5V

RK-74A (not supplied)

DVD player

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

Note

To watch the pictures input from the S VIDEO input jack, set “Auto YC” to “On” in the (Setup) menu (See page 12).

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 control to switch to the DVD player input.

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

Installing and Connecting the TV

Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

1 Using three separate component video cables, connect the Digital

Satellite Receiver’s Y, P TV. Use the VIDEO 2 IN connections.

Note

This TV supports only the 480i signal format. If the TV receives a signal other than 480i, “Non Supported Video Format” appears on the screen.

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

B and PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks on the

Digital Satellite Receiver (SAT-HD200)

VIDEO OUT

(1080i/720p/480p)

(480i)

OPTICAL

AUDIO

OUT

L1 L2

S. VIDEOOPTICAL

AUDIO OUT

VHF/UHF R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO R-AUDIO-L

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

TYPE

RK-74A (not supplied)

YPBP

VIDEO 2 INVIDEO 1 IN AUDIO OUT

VMC-10HG (not supplied)

DC IN 16.5V

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 the VIDEO 2 IN connections.

Note

This TV supports only the 480i signal format. If the TV receives a signal other than 480i, “Non Supported Video Format” appears on the screen.

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

B and PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks on the TV. Use

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Digital TV Set-top box

VHF/UHF R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO R-AUDIO-L

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

RK-74A (not supplied)

YPBP

VIDEO 2 INVIDEO 1 IN AUDIO OUT

VMC-10HG (not supplied)

DC IN 16.5V

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 skip channels, see page 21.

Auto Program is set to scan cable TV channels by default. To watch UHF channels with an antenna, see “To watch UHF channels with an antenna” below.

To perform Auto Program again

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

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

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“Auto Program” appears and the TV starts scanning and presetting channels automatically. When all the receivable channels are stored, the “Channel Skip/Add” menu appears. Using this menu, you can start skipping unwanted channels (See “To skip channels” on page 21).

4 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

To cancel Auto Program

While “Auto Program” is displayed in step 3, press MENU on the remote control.

Note

To watch cable TV 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.

To watch UHF channels with an antenna

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

1 Press POWER on the TV. The Auto Setup menu

appears.

Auto Setup

Auto Program: [CH+]

Exit: [CH–]

First please connect cable/antenna

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

panel of your TV to perform Auto Program. When all the receivable channels are stored, the

“Channel Skip/Add” menu appears. Using this menu, you can start skipping unwanted channels (See “To skip channels” on page 21).

3 Press V/v to select “Cable,” then press . 4 Press V/v to select “Off,” then press . 5 Perform step 3 in “To perform Auto Program

again” above.

Note

You cannot receive and set the cable TV 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 21.

Installing and Connecting the TV

Return Favorite Channels Cable: On

Channel Fix: Off

Auto Program Channel Skip/Add

Channel TV

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

Off 2 3 4 5 6 Video 1

Channel TV

Return

Favorite Channels Cable:

Channel Fix: 3 Auto Program

Channel Skip/Add

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

To skip channels

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

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

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

press

Channel TV

Channel Skip/Add

Return CH

1: Skip 2: Add 3: Add 4: Skip 5: Add 6: Skip 7: Skip 8: Add 9: Add

10 : Add

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

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

Skip Add

then press

Channel TV

Channel Skip/Add

Return CH

1: Skip 2: Add 3: Add 4: Skip

5: Skip

6: Skip 7: Skip 8: Add 9: Add

10 : Add

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

Example: Select this to skip channel 5.

To lock in a TV channel

If you have connected a cable box or satellite receiver to your TV, and do not intend to connect any other audio or video equipment, it is recommended that you lock in a TV channel. Doing so ensures that you do not accidentally switch channels when using your TV.

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

3 Press V/v to select “Channel Fix,” then press

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

then press

Tip

To scroll through the list, press and hold V/v.

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

Channel TV

Channel Skip/Add

Return CH

1: Skip 2: Add 3: Add 4: Skip 5: Skip 6: Skip 7: Skip 8: Add 9: Add

10 : Add

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

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

6 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

Option Description

2-6 Select one of these settings if you have

connected the equipment to the VHF/ UHF jack.

Video 1 Select this if you have connected the

equipment to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks.

Off Select this to turn off the Channel Fix

feature.

5 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

Notes

• When you lock in a TV channel, the Favorite Channel feature cannot be used.

• When you lock in a TV channel, you cannot select “Channel Skip/Add” in the menu. To use it, set “Channel Fix” to “Off.”

Installing and Connecting the TV

Selecting the On-screen Menu Language

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

MUTING POWER

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FUNCTION

SYSTEM

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SLEEP

PICTURE

MODE

123 456

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DISPLAY

TV/VIDEO

1 Press MENU.

Video TV

Return Mode: Vivid

Picture: 50 Brightness: 50 Color: 25 Hue: 0 Sharpness: 3 Backlight: 5 Color Temp.: Cool Dynamic Picture: On Reset

Exit:Set:Select:

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

Setup TV

Return Caption Vision: Off Language: English

16:9 Enhanced: Auto YC:

Menu Color: White

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

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

Setup TV

Return Caption Vision: Off

Language: English

16:9 Enhanced: Auto YC:

Menu Color: White

English Español Français

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2 - 4 1, 5

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

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

press

Setup TV

Return Caption Vision: Off Language: English

16:9 Enhanced: Auto YC:

Menu Color: White

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

5 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

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STANDBY/ SLEEP

MUTING

1 Press POWER on the remote control.

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.

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SAT/CABLE

DISPLAY

TV/VIDEO

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SYSTEM OFF

DISPLAY

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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

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. When the channel display is turned on, the current channel number remains displayed. Press again to turn the display off.

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

Tip

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

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Watching with closed caption

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

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FUNCTION

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DISPLAY

TV/VIDEO

123

Press repeatedly until the desired Caption Vision appears.

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

Selecting the Picture Mode

You can select one of three different Picture Modes that best suits the program you are watching. Furthermore, you can adjust the picture quality for each Picture Mode (See pages 34, 35). You can set a different Picture Mode for each video input that can be selected using the TV/VIDEO button, and store it in memory.

MUTING POWER

VCR/DVD

FUNCTION

SYSTEM

OFF

SLEEP

PICTURE

MODE

123

SAT/CABLE

DISPLAY

TV/VIDEO

PICTURE MODE

Off

CC1

CC2

Text1

Text2

Select

Off CC1 (Capture 1),

CC2 (Capture 2)

Text1, Text2

Tip

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

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.

(Setup) menu, then select the

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Saving the Power

Each time you press the button, the Picture Mode changes as follows:

PICTURE

MODE

Picture Mode Description

Vivid

Standard

Pro

Tip

You can adjust the picture quality options, such as “Picture,” “Brightness,” and “Color,” for each Picture Mode (See pages 34, 35).

Vivid

Standard

Pro

Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.

Select to display a picture with contrast to suit your room’s lighting conditions. This mode is recommended for normal viewing conditions.

Select for professional monitor-like appearance.

Consumption

You can save the power consumption of the TV.

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Press POWER SAVING.

POWER SAVING

Power Saving:Reduced

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 adjust picture quality options, such as “Picture” and

“Brightness,” even if the Power Saving mode is active (See page 34). Note that if you increase “Picture” or “Brightness,” power consumption is not reduced.

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Using the 16:9 Enhanced Feature

The 16:9 Enhanced feature provides enhanced picture resolution, which allows you to watch widescreen pictures that have been stretched in the vertical direction, such as certain DVD titles, at their original 16:9 aspect ratio.

Note

The 16:9 Enhanced feature is available only when the TV is set to Video 1 or Video 2, which you can do by pressing the TV/ VIDEO button (See page 27).

Tip

The “aspect ratio” is the ratio of width to height of the screen. 16:9 is also referred to as widescreen format.

16:9 Enhanced PictureOriginal Picture

1 Press MENU.

Video 1

Exit:Set:Select:

Video

Return Mode: Vivid Picture: 50 Brightness: 50 Color: 25 Hue: 0 Sharpness: 3 Backlight: 5 Color Temp.: Cool Dynamic Picture: On Reset

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

Setup Video 1

Return Caption Vision: Off Language: English 16:9 Enhanced: Auto Auto YC: On Menu Color: White

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

3 Press V/v to select “16:9 Enhanced,” then press

• Wide screen video camera or DVD picture

• DTV 16:9 aspect ratio picture

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Compressed vertically and displayed on the screen at its original 16:9 aspect ratio.

However, black bands appear at the top and bottom of the picture.

2 - 4 1, 5

Setup Video 1

Return Caption Vision: Off Language: English

16:9 Enhanced: Auto

Auto YC: On Menu Color: White

Auto On

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

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

Setup Video 1

Return Caption Vision: Off Language: English 16:9 Enhanced: Auto Auto YC: On

Option Description

Activates the 16:9 Enhanced feature. This setting returns to “Auto” automatically when you change the video input.

Auto

Activates the 16:9 Enhanced feature automatically when a 16:9 aspect ratio signal is received.

Menu Color: White

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

Tips

• If the TV does not automatically detect the 16:9 aspect ratio signal when “16:9 Enhanced” is set to “Auto,” select “On” to turn on the 16:9 Enhanced feature.

• To use the 16:9 Enhanced feature with widescreen DVDs, set the TV’s aspect ratio to 16:9 on your DVD player.

5 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

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Setting the Video Inputs

You can enjoy images (and sound) from optional video equipment connected to this unit by selecting the appropriate input. For details on connection, see pages 9 through 19.

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VCR/DVD

SYSTEM

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PICTURE

MODE

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FUNCTION

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DISPLAY

TV/VIDEO

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0-9 and ENTER buttons

1 Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until the desired

video input appears. Each time you press TV/VIDEO, the input

changes as follows:

Select

• TV

• VIDEO 1 IN

• VIDEO 2 IN

* If a piece of video equipment is connected to the

S VIDEO input and “Auto YC” in the (Setup) menu is set to “On” (page 12), “S Video” appears.

Tip

You can also select the inputs by using the TV/VIDEO button on the TV.

Display indication

TV T

Video 1*

Video 2

2 Operate the selected optional equipment.

For details, see “Operating Video Equipment with Your TV Remote Control” on page 28, or refer to the instructions supplied with each equipment.

To watch the TV

Press the 0-9 and ENTER buttons or CH +/–.

POWER SAVING

VOL CH

CODE SET

CH +/–

Watching the TV

Operating Video

The remote control is preset to operate Sony video equipment.

Equipment with Your TV Remote Control

Programming the remote control

MUTING POWER

VCR/DVD

SYSTEM

OFF

VCR/DVD

SAT/CABLE

FUNCTION

SAT/CABLE

SLEEP

DISPLAY

PICTURE

MODE

123

TV/VIDEO

Sony equipment

Beta, ED Beta VCRs 8mm VCR VHS VCR DV VCR DVD player

Programmable code number

303 302 301 348 751

If you have video equipment other than Sony video equipment that you want to control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedures to program the remote control.

Note

The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used with this remote control.

From the “Manufacturer’s codes” listed on page 29, select the three-digit code number for the manufacturer’s code of your equipment. If more than one code number is listed, start with the number listed first. Use the code number to complete the following procedure.

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1 Press CODE SET. 2 Press the function button you want to program.

To program a cable box or a satellite receiver

Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION).

To program video equipment

Press VCR/DVD (FUNCTION).

3 Enter the three-digit manufacturer’s code number

using the 0-9 buttons.

4 Press ENTER. 5 To check if the code number works, aim the

TV’s remote control at the equipment and press the VCR/DVD and/or SAT/CABLE (POWER) button that corresponds with that equipment. If it responds, the programming is completed. If not, try using the other codes listed for that manufacturer.

Tips

• If more than one number is listed, try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment.

• If you enter a new code number, the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased.

• In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your equipment with the Sony remote control. In this case, use the equipment’s own remote control unit.

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Manufacturer’s codes

VCRs

Manufacturer Code

Sony 301 Admiral (M. Ward) 327 Aiwa 338, 344 Audio Dynamic 314, 337 Broksonic 319, 317 Canon 309, 308 Citizen 332 Craig 302, 332 Criterion 315 Curtis Mathes 304, 338, 309 Daewoo 341, 312, 309 DBX 314, 336, 337 Dimensia 304 Emerson 319, 320, 316,

317, 318, 341 Fisher 330, 335 Funai 338 General Electric 329, 304, 309 Go Video 322, 339, 340 Goldstar 332 Hitachi 306, 304, 305,

338 Instant Replay 309, 308 JC Penney 309, 305, 304,

330, 314, 336,

337 JVC 314, 336, 337,

345, 346, 347 Kenwood 314, 336, 332,

337 LXI (Sears) 332, 305, 330,

335, 338 LG 332 Magnavox 308, 309, 310 Marantz 314, 336, 337 Marta 332 Memorex 309, 335 Minolta 305, 304 Mitsubishi/MGA 323, 324, 325,

326 Multitech 325, 338, 321 NEC 314, 336, 337 Olympic 309, 308 Optimus 327 Panasonic 308, 309, 306,

307

Manufacturer Code

Pentax 305, 304 Philco 308, 309 Philips 308, 309, 310 Pioneer 308 Quasar 308, 309, 306 RCA/PROSCAN 304, 305, 308,

309, 311, 312, 313, 310, 329

Realistic 309, 330, 328,

335, 324, 338 Sansui 314 Samsung 322, 313, 321 Sanyo 330, 335 Scott 312, 313, 321,

335, 323, 324,

325, 326 Sharp 327, 328 Shintom 315 Signature 2000 338, 327

(M. Ward) SV2000 338 Sylvania 308, 309, 338,

310 Symphonic 338 Tashiro 332 Tatung 314, 336, 337 Teac 314, 336, 338,

337 Technics 309, 308 Toshiba 312, 311 Wards 327, 328, 335,

331, 332 Yamaha 314, 330, 336,

337 Zenith 331

DVD Players

Manufacturer Code

Sony 751 Panasonic 753 Pioneer 752 RCA 755 Toshiba 754

Cable Boxes

Manufacturer Code

Sony 230 Hamlin/Regal 222, 223,

224, 225, 226

Jerrold/G. I. 201, 202, 203,

204, 205, 206,

207, 208, 218 Oak 227, 228, 229 Panasonic 219, 220, 221 Pioneer 214, 215 Scientific Atlanta 209, 210, 211 Tocom 216, 217 Zenith 212, 213

Satellite Receivers

Manufacturer Code

Sony 801 General Electric 802 Hitachi 805 Hughes 804 Panasonic 803 RCA/PROSCAN 802, 808 Toshiba 806, 807

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Operating optional equipment

POWER buttons (VCR/DVD,

MUTING POWER

VCR/DVD

SYSTEM

OFF

SLEEP

PICTURE

MODE

VCR/DVD

SAT/CABLE

FUNCTION

SAT/CABLE

DISPLAY

TV/VIDEO

123

SAT/CABLE)

FUNCTION buttons (VCR/DVD, SAT/CABLE)

VCR/DVD operating buttons

DISPLAY

0-9 buttons

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V, v, B, b,

Operating a DVD player

Turn on/off Control a DVD player Play Stop Pause

Step through different tracks of an audio disc

Step through different chapters of a video disc

Select a track directly Display the menu (Setup) Operate the DVD menu

Operating a cable box

Turn on/off Control a cable box Select a channel Change channels Go to the previous channel

Press

VCR/DVD (POWER) VCR/DVD (FUNCTION)

s S (press again to resume

normal playback) J to step forward or j

to step backward CH + to step forward or CH

– to step backward 0-9 buttons MENU V, v, B, b,

Press

SAT/CABLE (POWER) SAT/CABLE

(FUNCTION) 0-9 buttons, ENTER CH +/– JUMP

CODE SET

Operating a VCR

Turn on/off Control a VCR Change channels Record Play Stop Fast forward Rewind Pause

Search the picture forward or backward

CH +/–

Press

VCR/DVD (POWER) VCR/DVD (FUNCTION) CH +/–

H and z simultaneously

j S (press again to resume normal

playback) J or j during playback

(release to resume normal playback)

Operating a satellite receiver

Turn on/off Control a satellite receiver Select a channel Change channels Go to the previous channel Display the channel number Display the DBS guide Display the DBS menu Move the highlight (cursor) Select the item

Press

SAT/CABLE (POWER) SAT/CABLE 0-9 buttons, ENTER CH +/– JUMP DISPLAY GUIDE MENU V, v, B, b,

(FUNCTION)

Watching the TV

Return Favorite Channels Cable: On Channel Fix: Off Auto Program Channel Skip/Add

Channel TV

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

Channel TV

Return

1: 1 2: 2 3: 3 4: 4 5: 5 6: 6 7: 7 8: 8

Favorite Channels

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

Channel TV

Return

1: 1 2: 2 3: 3 4: 4

6: 6 7: 7 8: 8

Favorite Channels

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

Channel TV

Return

1: 1 2: 2 3: 3 4: 4 5: 42 6: 6 7: 7 8: 8

Favorite Channels

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

Using Favorite Channels

You can select programs from a list of favorite channels that you preset.

Setting your favorite channels

MUTING POWER

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

3 Press V/v to select “Favorite Channels,” then

press

Tip

If you cannot select “Favorite Channels,” change the input to TV by pressing the TV/VIDEO button.

4 Press V/v to select the position you want to

change, then press

FAVORITES

TV/SAT

POWER SAVING

VOL CH

CODE SET

1 Press MENU.

MTS/SAP

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Video TV

Return Mode: Vivid Picture: 50 Brightness: 50 Color: 25 Hue: 0 Sharpness: 3 Backlight: 5 Color Temp.: Cool Dynamic Picture: On Reset

2 - 6 1, 7

5 Press V/v to scroll through the channels until

you find the desired channel, then press

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to program other favorite

channels.

Exit:Set:Select:

7 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

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Watching the TV

Watching favorite channels

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1 Press FAVORITES.

The Favorite Channels options appear.

FAVORITES

TV/SAT

Favorite Channels

1: 1 2: 2 3: 3 4: 4 5: 42 6: 6 7: 7 8: 8

2 Press V/v to select the desired channel, then

press The selected channel will be displayed.

Using Advanced

Picture: 50

Return

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Video TV

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

Vivid Standard Pro

Features

Using the Menu

Most of advanced settings and adjustments are performed using the menu screen. Basic operations to navigate through menus are described below.

• Items which appear in yellow are selected.

•You cannot select items which appear in pale color.

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Using Advanced Features

To open the menu screen and select the option

Menu category Menu option

Video TV

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Press MENU to open the menu screen.

Press V/v to select the desired category, then press .

To exit the menu screen, press MENU again.

Setting option

Exit:Set:Select:

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V, v, B, b,

Press V/v to select the option, then press b or

(The b button cannot be used on some menus.)

To adjust the setting

Maximize the setting value

Minimize the setting value

(Example: when selecting “Mode” in the

(Video)

menu)

(Example: when selecting “Picture” in the

(Video)

menu)

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Changing the menu color

You can choose the menu color from two types by selecting “Menu Color” in the

(Setup) menu,

then selecting “White” or “Black.”

Using Advanced Features

Adjusting the Picture Quality

You can adjust the picture quality for each Picture Mode (“Vivid,” “Standard,” or “Pro”). You can adjust the picture quality differently for each video input that can be selected using the TV/VIDEO button, and store it in memory.

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1 Press MENU.

Video TV

Return Mode: Vivid

Picture: 50 Brightness: 50 Color: 25 Hue: 0 Sharpness: 3 Backlight: 5 Color Temp.: Cool Dynamic Picture: On Reset

Exit:Set:Select:

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

Video TV

Return Mode: Vivid Picture: 50 Brightness: 50 Color: 25 Hue: 0

Sharpness: 3 Backlight: 5 Color Temp.: Cool Dynamic Picture: On Reset

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

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

Video TV

Return

Mode: 0

Picture: 0 Brightness: 50 Color: 25 Hue: 0 Sharpness: 3 Backlight: 5 Color Temp.: Cool Dynamic Picture: On Reset

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

Vivid Standard Pro

4 Press V/v to select the Picture Mode you want

to adjust, then press

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Video TV

Return Mode: Vivid Picture: 50 Brightness: 50 Color: 25 Hue: 0

Sharpness: 3 Backlight: 5 Color Temp.: Cool Dynamic Picture: On Reset

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

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

Picture: 50

Using Advanced Features

6 Press V/v/B/b to make the desired adjustment,

then press

Adjustable options

Option

Picture

Brightness

Color

Hue

Sharpness

Backlight

Tip

You can adjust each option by referring to the value beside each option indicator.

Selective options

Option

Color Temp. (Color Temperature)

Dynamic Picture

Video TV

Press v/B

To reduce picture contrast.

To darken the picture.

To decrease color intensity.

To decrease the green tones.

To soften the picture.

To darken the screen.

Description

Select to give bright colors a red tint.

Select to enhance the picture contrast.

Return Mode: Vivid Picture: 50 Brightness: 50 Color: 25 Hue: 0 Sharpness: 3 Backlight: 5 Color Temp.: Cool Dynamic Picture: On Reset

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

Press V/b

To enhance picture contrast.

To brighten the picture.

To increase color intensity.

To increase the green tones.

To sharpen the picture.

To brighten the screen.

Setting

Cool/Neutral/ Warm

On/Off

Adjusting the Sound Quality

You can adjust the sound quality differently for each video input that can be selected using the TV/VIDEO button, and store it in memory.

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7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to adjust other options. 8 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

To reset to the factory settings

Select “Reset” in step 5, then select “OK” and press

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Using Advanced Features

1 Press MENU.

Video TV

Return Mode: Vivid

Picture: 50 Brightness: 50 Color: 25 Hue: 0 Sharpness: 3 Backlight: 5 Color Temp.: Cool Dynamic Picture: On Reset

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

Audio TV

Return Tre ble : 0 Bass: 0 Balance: 0 MTS: Stereo Speaker: On

Audio Out:

Reset

Select: Back: Set:

3 Press V/v to select the option you want to

adjust, then press

Exit:Set:Select:

Exit:

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other options. 6 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

To reset to the factory settings

Select “Reset” in step 3, then select “OK” and press

Treble: 0

4 Press V/v/B/b to make the desired adjustment,

then press

Option*

Treble

Bass

Balance

Audio TV

Press v/B

To decrease higherpitched sounds.

To decrease lowerpitched sounds.

To emphasize the left speaker.

Return Tre ble : 0 Bass: 0 Balance: 0 MTS: Stereo Speaker: On

Audio Out:

Reset

Select: Back: Set:

Press V/b

To increase higherpitched sounds.

To increase lowerpitched sounds.

To emphasize the right speaker.

Exit:

* You cannot select these options if the TV’s speaker is off

and “Audio Out” in the

(Audio) menu is set to

“Fixed.”

Tip

You can adjust each option by referring to the value beside each option indicator.

Using Advanced Features

Selecting Stereo or Bilingual Programs

You can enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs.

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Selecting stereo or bilingual programs using the menu

1 Press MENU.

Video TV

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Picture: 50 Brightness: 50 Color: 25 Hue: 0 Sharpness: 3 Backlight: 5 Color Temp.: Cool Dynamic Picture: On Reset

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

Audio TV

Return Tre ble : 0 Bass: 0 Balance: 0 MTS: Stereo Speaker: On

Audio Out:

Reset

Exit:Set:Select:

Press MTS/SAP repeatedly until the desired sound indication appears.

Each time you press the button, the sound indication changes as follows:

MTS/SAP

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Sound indication

Stereo

Auto SAP

Mono

Description

Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo.

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

Select for mono reception. (Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts.)

Stereo

Auto SAP

Mono

Select: Back: Set:

Exit:

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

Audio TV

Return Tre ble : 0 Bass: 0

Balance: 0

MTS: Stereo

Speaker: On

Audio Out:

Reset

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

Stereo Auto SAP Mono

4 Press V/v to select the desired reception, then

press

Audio TV

Return Tre ble : 0 Bass: 0 Balance: 0 MTS: Auto SAP Speaker: On

Audio Out:

Reset

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

5 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

Using Advanced Features

Using the Parental Control Feature

The TV programs and movies shown on TV are given a rating signal based on the following rating systems.

In U.S.A.: U.S. Television Parental Guidelines to rate television programs (U.S. TV ratings), and Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) Guidelines to rate movies including those shown on TV (movie ratings).

In Canada: Canadian English Language ratings to rate television programs in English, and Canadian French Language ratings to rate those in French.

To block programs you feel unsuitable for your children, you need to set the TV for the desired rating systems. Sony’s predetermined ratings are also available. See page 42 for a description of the ratings.

The TV’s Parental Control feature functions by receiving the rating signal from your local broadcasting station or cable service provider.

Activating the Parental Control feature

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1 Press MENU.

Video TV

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

Parent TV

Enter password using 0-9 buttons

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buttons. The Parent menu options appear.

Parent TV

Return Lock: Off

If you access the Parent menu for the first time, you are requested to enter the password again for confirmation.

Note

Do not enter “4357” corresponding to “HELP” on a phone number pad (See page 40).

Tips

• You need to enter the password here for any further access into the Parent menu. If you lose your password, see “Tip” on page 40.

• If you want to change the password, see page 40.

Select Country: U.S.A. Change Password

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

Parent TV

Return Lock: Off Select

Confirm password

Chage

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Back:

Exit:

6 Press V/v to select “Lock,” then press .

Parent TV

Return

Lock: Custam

Select Country: 0 Change Password

Off Child Youth Y.Adult Custom

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

7 Press V/v to select a desired rating, then press

If you select “Child,” “Youth,” or “Y.Adult” (Young Adult), the Parental Control is activated automatically.

Parent TV

Return Lock: Child Select Country: U.S.A. Change Password

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

Tip

If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you should select “Child,” “Youth,” or “Y.Adult” to help simplify the rating selection. To set more restrictive ratings, select “Custom” (See “Selecting a Custom Rating” on page 40).

4 Press V/v to select “Select Country,” then press

Parent TV

Return Lock: OffSelect Countr y0

Select Country:

Change Password

U.S.A. Canada

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

5 Press V/v to select your country (U.S.A. or

Canada), then press

Parent TV

Return Lock: Off Select Country: U.S.A. Change Password

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

8 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

Viewing blocked programs

You can view blocked programs by entering the password.

1 Press ENTER when tuned to a blocked program. 2 Enter your password using the 0-9 buttons.

The Parental Control feature will be canceled temporarily until you turn the TV off.

To deactivate the Parental Control feature

Set “Lock” to “Off” in the

(Parent) menu.

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Using Advanced Features

SLEEP

To change the password

1 Press MENU. 2 Press V/v to select (Parent), then press . 3 Enter your four-digit password using the 0-9

buttons. The Parent menu options appear.

4 Press V/v to select “Change Password,” then

press

5 Enter a new four-digit password using 0-9

buttons.

6 Enter the password set in step 5 again to confirm,

then press

7 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

Tip

If you have forgotten your password, enter the master password “4357” (corresponding to “HELP” on a phone number pad) in step 3. You can then store a new password.

Notes

• If you entered “4357” as your password the first time, you cannot store a new password (See step 3 of “Activating the Parental Control feature” on page 39).

• When you select a Parental Control program and the indicator is displayed on the screen, you cannot view that program even if you enter “4357” (See “Viewing blocked programs” on page 39).

Selecting a Custom Rating

If you want to select the ratings to be blocked from “Custom” once you have activated the Parental Control feature (page 38), follow the procedure below. For a detailed description of each rating, see “What the Ratings Mean” on page 42.

Note

In the steps for selecting or “–” in the following procedure, your selection takes effect once you select or “–,” without pressing .

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1 Perform steps 1 to 7 in “Activating the Parental

Control feature” on page 38 to display the Lock options.

2 Press V/v to select “Custom,” then press .

In U.S.A.

Parent TV

Return Movie Rating TV Rating Unrated: Allow

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

In Canada

Parent TV

Return English Rating French Rating U.S.A Rating

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

To select a rating in Canada, go to step 7.

Using Advanced Features

3 Press V/v to select “Movie Rating,” then press

Parent TV

Movie Rating

Return G: – PG: – PG-13: – R: –

NC-17: – X: –

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

4 Press V/v to select the rating to be blocked, then

press

Parent TV

Movie Rating

Return G: –

– PG: – PG-13: – R: – NC-17: – X: –

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

5 Press V/v to select then press .

The the selected rating and all ratings below it, indicating that the programs that match the ratings will be blocked.

indication automatically appears beside

Parent TV

Movie Rating

Return G: PG: PG-13: R:

NC-17: X:

To select a TV rating in Canada: Press V/v to select “English Rating,” “French

Rating,” or “U.S.A. Rating,” then press .

English Rating

Parent TV

English Rating

Return C: – C8+:– G: –

PG: – 14+:– 18+:–

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

French Rating

Parent TV

French Rating

Return G: – 8ans+:– 13ans+:– 16ans+:– 18ans+:–

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

U.S.A. Rating

Parent TV

U.S.A. Rating

Return

Rating Content TV-Y: – TV-Y7: – FV:– TV-G: – TV-PG: – D:– L: – S: – V: – TV-14: – D:– L: – S: – V: – TV-MA: – L: – S: – V: –

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

8 Press V/v to select the TV rating to be blocked,

then press

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

To unlock a rating, select

, then press .

Then press V/v to select “–.” The

indication changes into “–” and all

ratings above it are unlocked.

6 Press B to return to the “Custom” menu.

Parent TV

Return Movie Rating TV Rating Unrated: Allow

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

7 To select a TV rating in U.S.A.:

Press V/v to select “TV Rating,” then press

Parent TV

TV Rating

Return

Rating Content TV-Y: – TV-Y7: – FV:– TV-G: – TV-PG: – D:– L: – S: – V: – TV-14: – D:– L: – S: – V: – TV-MA: – L: – S: – V: –

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

9 Press V/v to select , then press .

The the selected rating and all ratings below it, indicating that the programs that match the ratings will be blocked.

To unlock a rating, select , then press . Then press V/v to select “–.”

The indication changes into “–” and all ratings above it are unlocked. Some U.S. TV ratings have additional content ratings called “extenders.” The extenders are defined as follows: D (sexually suggestive Dialog), FV (Fantasy Violence), L (coarse Language), S (Sexual situations) and V (Violence). By setting the extenders, you can define additional viewing limits.

indication automatically appears beside

Example: TV rating in U.S.A.

Parent TV

TV Rating

Return

Rating Content

TV-Y: –

TV-Y7: – FV:– TV-G: – TV-PG: – D:– L: – S: – V: – TV-14: D: L: S: V: TV-MA: L: S: V:

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

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Using Advanced Features

For more details of extenders, see page 44. All of the extenders included in the selected

ratings will be blocked. If you want to allow any of them to be viewed, go to step 10. Otherwise, go to step 13.

What the Ratings Mean

Ratings in the U.S.A.

Press B/b to select the extender to be viewed, then press

Press V/v to select “–,” then press .

“–” appears beside the selected extender, indicating that the programs that match the extender can be viewed.

Parent TV

TV Rating

Return

Rating Content TV-Y: – TV-Y7: – FV:– TV-G: –

To relock the canceled extender, select

TV-PG: – D:– L: – S: – V: – TV-14: D: L: – S: V: TV-MA: L: S: V:

Select: Back: Exit:Set:

The indication appears to show that the programs that match the extender will be blocked again.

Repeat steps 10 and 11 for other extenders. All programs that match the ratings you select

and higher, except for the extenders that were canceled, will be blocked.

Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

Blocking programs or movies broadcast without a rating

The unrated option allows you to block programs or movies that are broadcast without a rating. The unrated option is available only when you have selected U.S.A. as your country.

Sony’s predetermined ratings

These are original ratings that Sony has predetermined according to the viewer’s age. Each rating allows for viewing of certain programs, as follows:

Option

Child

Youth

Y.Adult (Young Adult)

Description

Suitable for children under the age of 7. Viewable U.S. movie ratings: G, NR, and N/A Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-G, and TV-NR

Suitable for children aged 7 and older. Viewable U.S. movie ratings: G, PG, NR, and N/A Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, and TV-NR

Suitable for children aged 13 and older. Viewable U.S. movie ratings: G, PG, PG-13, NR, and N/A Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-NR

For descriptions of Child, Youth, and Y.Adult (Young Adult) ratings, see the following custom rating options.

1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting a Custom

Rating” on page 40.

2 Press V/v to select “Unrated,” then press . 3 Press V/v to select “Block,” then press .

Option Description

Allow

Block

Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.

Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.

4 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

Note

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

Using Advanced Features

U.S. movie ratings

U.S. movie ratings are for movies (including those shown on TV) rated according to the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) Guidelines.

Option

G (General Audiences — All Ages Admitted)

PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — Some Material May Not Be Suitable For Children)

PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — Some Material May Be Inappropriate For Children Under 13)

R (Restricted — Under 17 Requires Accompanying Parent Or Adult Guardian)

NC-17 or X (No One 17 And Under Admitted)

Description

In G-rated films no strong words are used, the violence is at a minimum, nudity and sex scenes are not present, nor is there any drug use.

This is a film which may need to be monitored first by parents.

Parents are alerted to be very careful about the attendance of their under-teenage children when viewing.

This film includes hard language, tough violence, nudity, drug abuse or other elements of concern.

This is a film that most parents would consider not suitable for children aged 17 and under. There may be violence, sex, abhorrent behavior, drug abuse or other elements of concern.

U.S. TV ratings

U.S. TV ratings are for TV programs rated according to the U.S. Television Parental Guidelines.

Option

TV-Y (All Children)

TV-Y7 (Directed to Older Children)

TV-G (General Audience)

TV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)

TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

TV-MA (Mature Audience Only)

Description

This program is designed for young children aged 2 - 6 and is appropriate for all children.

This program is designed for children aged 7 and older. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence or slapstick violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.

Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no violence, no strong language and little or no sexual dialog or situations.

This program contains some material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under the age of 14.

This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under the age of 17.

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Using Advanced Features

About the extenders of U.S. TV ratings

TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA ratings have additional content ratings called “extenders” to define additional viewing limits. The extenders are defined as follows:

Option

FV (Fantasy Violence)

D (sexually suggestive Dialog)

L (coarse Language)

S (Sexual situations)

V (Violence)

Description

Programs containing cartoon violence occurring in TV-Y7 programs only.

Programs containing suggestive dialog, or sexual innuendo.

Programs containing coarse language.

Programs containing sexual content.

Programs containing violence. There may be some profanity, violence or brief nudity in these programs.

Ratings in Canada

Sony’s predetermined ratings

These are original ratings that Sony predetermined according to the viewer’s age. Each rating allows you to view the certain programs, as follows:

Option

Child

Youth

Y.Adult (Young Adult)

Description

Suitable for children under the age of 8. Viewable Canadian English Language ratings: C and G Viewable Canadian French Language ratings: G Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-G, and TV-NR

Suitable for children aged 8 and older. Viewable Canadian English Language ratings: C, G, C8+, and PG Viewable Canadian French Language ratings: G and 8 ans+ Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, and TV-NR

Suitable for children aged 14 and older. Viewable Canadian English Language ratings: C, G, C8+, PG, and 14+ Viewable Canadian French Language ratings: G, 8 ans+, and 13 ans+ Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-NR

For descriptions of Child, Youth, and Y.Adult (Young Adult) ratings, see the following custom rating options.

Using Advanced Features

Canadian English Language ratings

The Canadian English Language ratings are for TV programs in English broadcast in Canada.

Option

C (Programming intended for children under the age of 8)

C8+ (Programming generally considered acceptable for children aged 8 and older to watch on their own)

G (General Audience)

PG (Parental Guidance)

14+ (Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14)

18+ (Adult)

Description

There will be no realistic scenes of violence or no offensive language, nudity or sexual content. Careful attention is paid to themes, which could threaten children’s sense of security and well-being.

Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict; or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television. There will be no profanity, nudity or sexual content.

Will contain very little violence, either physical or verbal or emotional. There may be some inoffensive slang, no profanity and no nudity.

Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for younger children. Parents may consider some content inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by children aged 8 -

13. Parents are strongly cautioned

to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by preteens and early teens.

May contain violence integral to the development of the plot, character or theme, intended for adult audiences. May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and/or sex.

Canadian French Language ratings

The Canadian French Language ratings are for TV programs in French broadcast in Canada.

Option

G (General)

8 ans+ (8+ General — Not recommended for young children)

13 ans+ (Programming may not suitable for children under the age of 13)

16 ans+ (Programming is not suitable for children under the age of 16)

18 ans+ (Programming restricted to adults)

Description

Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence it contains is minimal or is depicted appropriately with humor or caricature or in an unrealistic manner.

Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence that could disturb young children. Viewing with an adult is recommended for young children (under the age of 8).

Viewing with an adult is strongly recommended for children under the age of 13.

Contains frequent scenes of violence or intense violence.

Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.

Using Advanced Features

Turning Off the TV

Press SLEEP repeatedly until the desired period of time appears.

Automatically

You can set the TV to turn off automatically after a predetermined period of time (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes).

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Each time you press the button, the period of time changes as follows:

SLEEP

Sleep Off

Sleep 15

Sleep 30

Sleep 45

Sleep 60

Sleep 90

While the Sleep timer is activated, the STANDBY/SLEEP indicator on the TV lights up in red.

To cancel the Sleep timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “Sleep Off” appears.

Tips

• If you turn the TV off, and then turn it on again, the Sleep timer returns to “Off.”

• “TV will turn off soon” appears one minute before the TV shuts off. This message may not appear if you perform any operation with the menu opened.

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If, after reading the following instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony TV, please call one of the following numbers. Customers in the continental United States contact the Direct Response Center at: 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Customers in Canada contact the Customer Relations Center at: 1-877-899-SONY (7669)

Self-diagnosis function

The TV is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a problem with your TV, the STANDBY/ SLEEP indicator on the front panel will flash in orange repeatedly. Writing down the duration of flashes and interval between flashes helps you inform qualified Sony personnel of the TV’s condition.

STANDBY/SLEEP indicator (flashing in orange)

1 Measure how long the STANDBY/SLEEP

indicator flashes and stops flashing. For example, the indicator flashes for 2 seconds,

stops flashing for 1 second, and flashes for 2 seconds.

2 Press POWER on the TV to turn it off, and

disconnect the AC power adaptor and cord, then inform qualified Sony personnel or the Direct Response Center/Customer Relations Center of how the indicator flashes (duration and interval).

Trouble symptoms and remedies

Problem Possible remedies

No picture.

Cannot receive any channels.

Cannot receive upper channels (UHF) when using an antenna.

TV is locked to one channel.

Cannot receive any channels when using cable TV.

Cannot receive or select channels.

The TV turns off automatically. (The TV enters the standby mode.)

Some video sources do not appear.

• Make sure the power cord is connected securely.

• Turn on the power of the TV.

• Check antenna/cable connections.

• Set “Cable” to “Off” in the

• Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV’s memory (page 20).

• Check your Channel Fix setting (page 21).

• Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV’s memory (page 20).

• Make sure “Cable” in the

• Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV’s memory (page 20).

• This TV automatically changes to the standby mode after displaying the message “TV will turn off soon” if it receives no broadcast or input signal through the connected equipment for 10 minutes.

• Check that the Sleep timer is activated (page 46).

• Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV.

• Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control (page 27).

• If you connect the video equipment to the S VIDEO input of the TV, set “Auto YC” to “On” in the

• This TV supports only the 480i signal format. If you connect the video equipment to the TV through the VIDEO 2 IN jacks, check that the equipment is set to output 480i signals.

(Setup) menu (page 12).

(Channel) menu (page 20).

(Channel) menu is set to “On” (page 20).

(Continued)

Additional Information

Problem Possible remedies

Poor picture.

Double images or ghosts.

• Check antenna/cable connections.

• Check the antenna location and direction.

Only snow and noise appear on the screen.

Dotted lines or stripes. No color.

Color is not correct. Dark picture.

The picture is too bright. Picture (stripe) noise.

No sound./Noisy sound.

Good picture, no sound.

Audio noise.

• Check if the antenna is broken or bent.

• Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life (3-5 years in normal use, 12 years at the seaside).

• Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, or hair-dryers.

• Press PICTURE MODE to select the desired Picture Mode (page 24).

• Adjust the Picture Mode options in the

• If you set the Power Saving function to “Reduced,” the picture may become dimmer (page

25).

• Press PICTURE MODE to select the desired Picture Mode (page 24).

• Make sure that the antenna is connected using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable.

• Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.

• Do not use 300-ohm twin lead cables as interference may occur.

• Check the volume control.

• Press MUTING or VOL + so that “Muting” disappears from the screen (page 23).

• Disconnect your headphones.

• Set “Speaker” to “On” in the output from the TV’s speakers regardless of the TV’s volume control.

• Make sure that the antenna is connected using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable.

• Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.

• Do not use 300-ohm twin lead cables as interference may occur.

• Press MTS/SAP to select “Mono” (page 37).

(Audio) menu (page 15). If it is set to “Off,” sound is not

(Video) menu (page 34).

Cannot operate the menu. Screen Mode changes

automatically with the “16:9 Enhanced” option set to “Auto.”

The picture looks distorted, with people appearing unnaturally tall and thin, with the “16:9 Enhanced” option set to “On.”

Remote control does not operate.

Cannot change channels with the remote control.

Lost password.

• If the item you want to select appears in a pale color, you cannot select it.

• The TV automatically detects the aspect ratio signal transmitted with the picture signal and displays the picture at its original aspect ratio (page 26).

• If you set the “16:9 Enhanced” option to “On,” the picture is forcibly compressed vertically regardless of its aspect ratio signal. Therefore, a picture in the 4:3 aspect ratio, such as a normal 4:3 broadcast, looks unnatural because of compression. This problem is more serious for a Letterbox movie because the entire picture, including its upper and lower black bands, is compressed. You can watch these pictures at their original aspect ratio by setting the “16:9 Enhanced” option to “Auto” (page 26).

• The batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.

• Check the polarity of the batteries.

• If the STANDBY/SLEEP indicator on the TV does not light in red, press POWER on the TV.

• Point the remote control at the remote control sensor of the TV.

• Install the TV away from fluorescent lights.

• Be sure you have not inadvertently switched your TV from channel 3 or 4 setting if you are using another device to change channels.

• If you are using another device to control channels, be sure the FUNCTION button for that device has been pressed. For example, if you are using your cable box to control channels, be sure to press SAT/CABLE (page 28).

• Select the password: 4357. The master password clears your previous password and allows you to enter a new password (page 40).

(Parent) menu on the menu screen, then enter the following master

Specifications

Television system:

American TV standard

Channel coverage:

VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125

Antenna:

75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF

Screen size (measured diagonally):

15 inches

Additional Information

Power requirement:

120 V AC, 60 Hz

DC input:

16.5 V DC

Power consumption:

In use (Max.): 39 W In standby: 1.9 W

Dimensions (W/H/D):

Including TV stand: 406 × 405 × 184 mm

(16 × 16 × 7

Without TV stand: 406 × 348 × 69 mm

(16 × 13

/4 inches)

/4 × 2 3/4 inches)

Panel System:

a-Si TFT Active Matrix LCD panel (Effective dots: more than 99.99%)

Display resolution:

1024 dots (horizontal) × 768 lines (vertical)

VIDEO 1 IN:

S VIDEO IN (4-pin mini DIN):

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75-ohms unbalanced,

sync negative

C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal),

75 ohms

VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75-ohms unbalanced,

sync negative

AUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modulation)

Impedance: 47 kilohms

VIDEO 2 IN:

COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, PB, PR) IN:

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms

unbalanced, sync negative

B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

P Signal format: 480i

AUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modulation)

Impedance: 47 kilohms

Mass:

Including TV stand: Without TV stand: 4.5 kg (9 lb 15 oz)

5.3 kg (11 lb 11 oz)

Supplied accessories:

Remote control RM-917Y (1) Batteries size AA (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable (1) AC power cord (1) AC power adaptor AC-FD001B (1) Operating Instructions Warranty Card

Optional accessories:

Note that some optional accessories may be out of stock.

Headphones plug adaptor Connecting cables

VMC-810S/820S, YC-15V/30V, RK-74A, VMC-10HG, SMF-403

Wall-Mount Bracket

SU-W100

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

AUDIO OUT:

500 mVrms (100% modulation) More than 500 mVrms at the maximum volume setting (Variable) More than 500 mVrms (Fixed)

Headphones:

Stereo minijack Impedance: 16 ohms

Speaker:

50 × 90 mm (2 × 3 5/8 inches) oval speaker (2)

Speaker output:

3 W × 2, 16 ohms

Additional Information

Index

16:9 Enhanced ...................................... 26

Adjusting

picture quality ................................... 34

sound quality .................................... 35

viewing angle of the TV ................... 11

volume .............................................. 23

Audio Out ............................................. 15

Auto Program ....................................... 20

Auto SAP.............................................. 37

Auto YC ............................................... 12

Cable TV .............................................. 20

Channel setting ..................................... 20

Channel Fix ...................................... 21

Channel Skip/Add ............................ 21

Closed caption ...................................... 24

Component Video connectors .. 16, 18, 19

Connecting.............................................. 7

antenna................................................ 9

audio receiver ................................... 15

cable box............................................. 9

digital satellite receiver..................... 18

digital TV receiver............................ 19

DVD player ................................ 16, 17

power cord ........................................ 10

satellite receiver.......................... 13, 14

VCR .................................................. 12

Display.................................................. 23

Favorite channels.................................. 31

Front and rear connectors ....................... 8

Input select ........................................... 27

Jump ..................................................... 23

Language selection ............................... 22

Menu..................................................... 33

Mono .................................................... 37

MTS ...................................................... 37

Muting .................................................. 23

Optional equipment .............................. 28

Parent .................................................... 38

password ........................................... 40

ratings ............................................... 42

Picture Mode ........................................ 24

Power on/off ......................................... 23

Power Saving........................................ 25

Pro ........................................................ 25

Remote control ....................................... 7

battery installation .............................. 7

operating optional equipment ........... 30

programming .................................... 28

S Video Input jack ................................ 12

Self-diagnosis function ......................... 47

Sleep timer............................................ 46

Speaker ................................................. 15

Specifications ....................................... 49

Standard ................................................ 25

Stereo .................................................... 37

System off............................................. 23

Troubleshooting.................................... 47

UHF channels ....................................... 20

Unpacking .............................................. 7

Vivid ..................................................... 25

Volume ................................................. 23

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Sony KLV-15SR1 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Installing and Connecting the TV

Unpacking

Connector Types

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

Identifying Front and Rear Connectors

Basic Connections (Connecting Cable TV or an Antenna)

Removing the rear cover

Connecting directly to cable or an antenna

Cable box connections

Attaching the rear cover

Connecting the Power Cord

Bundling cords and cables

Carrying the TV

Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV

Connecting a VCR and Cable TV

Connecting a Satellite Receiver

Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR

Connecting an Audio Receiver

Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors

Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors

Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver

Connecting a Digital TV Receiver

Setting the Channels

Watching the TV

Watching the TV

Watching with closed caption

Selecting the Picture Mode

Using the 16:9 Enhanced Feature

Setting the Video Inputs

Programming the remote control

Operating optional equipment

Using Favorite Channels

Setting your favorite channels

Watching favorite channels

Using the Menu

Using Advanced Features

Adjusting the Sound Quality

Selecting Stereo or Bilingual Programs

Selecting stereo or bilingual programs using the menu

Using the Parental Control Feature

Activating the Parental Control feature

Selecting a Custom Rating

What the Ratings Mean

Ratings in the U.S.A.

Ratings in Canada

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Self-diagnosis function

Trouble symptoms and remedies

Specifications

Index