SONY KLV-15SR2 User Manual

4-096-790-11(1)

LCD Colour TV

Quick Start Guide Operating Instruction s

Before operating the TV, please re ad the “Safety Informati o n” section of this manual. Retain this manual for future reference.

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KLV-17HR2 KLV-15SR2

 2003 Sony Corporation

Quick Start Guide

Operating Instructions

NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug comply ing with BS1363 is fitted to this e qui pm ent for your safety and conve nience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e. marked with or ) must be used. When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted with a 5 AMP FUSE, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 5 AMP FUSE at the distri bution board. If the plug supplie d wit h th is eq uip ment ha s a detach able fuse cover , be sure t o at ta ch the fuse cov er a fter you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

FUSE

How to replace the fuse

Open the fuse compartm en t with a blade screwdriv er , an d replace the fuse.

IMPORTANT

If the plug supplied is not suitable for the soc ket outlets in your home, it should be cu t off a nd a n appropriate plug fitted in accordance with the following instructions: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the ma in s lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follow s: The wire wh ich is coloured blue must b e connected to the terminal which is m ar ked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured re d . Do not connect either wire to the eart h te r minal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safet y ea rth symbol I or coloured gr ee n or green and yellow.

WARNING

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

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

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

Introduction

Thank you for choosing this Sony LCD Colour Television. Before operating the TV, please r ea d this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Symbols used in the manual

........Important information.

........Information on a feature.

, 2.......... Sequence of instructions.

* The illustrations used in this ma nual are of the KLV-17HR2 un le ss otherw i s e sta ted.

......Shaded buttons on the remote c ont rol

show you the buttons you have to press to follow the sequence of instru ctions.

.........Informs you of the result of instructions

followed.

Table of Contents

Quick Start Guide .............................................................4

Operating Instructions ................................................................................................12

Safety Information ...........................................12

Precautions .......................................................18

Overview

Checking the Accessories Supplied ................. 2 0

Overview of the TV Buttons and Indicators ....21

Overview of the Remote Control Buttons ....... 22

Installation

Inserting Ba tt er ies into the Remote Control .... 24

Removing the Rear Cover .............................. .25

Connecting an Aerial and a VCR ....................26

First Time Operation

Switching On the TV and Tuning the TV

Automatically ........................................... 29

Menu System

Introducing and Using the M en u System ........3 1

Picture Adjustment ..........................................3 2

Sound Adjustment ...........................................34

Screen Control .................................................36

Features ............................................................ 39

Set Up ..............................................................40

Other Functions

Sleep Timer Function ......................................44

Teletext ............................................................45

NexTView .......................................................46

Additional Information

Connecting Optional Equipment .....................49

Using Optional Equipment .............................. 5 2

Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD 5 3

Specifications ...................................................55

Troubleshooting ............................................... 5 7

Television Chann el Number Gu ide for the Unit ed

Kingdom ...................................................60

Table of Contents

Quick Start Guide

Thank you for purchasing this Sony product.

After following this step by step guide you will be able to:

– Insert batteries into the remote control. – Remove the re ar cover. – Connect an aerial , VCR , a nd m ai ns le a d to your TV. – Select the language of the menu screens. – Select the count ry/ r e g i on in which you want to oper at e your TV. – Tune your TV. – Change the broadcast cha nnels into a different order.

Remote Control (RM-Y1101) (1)

Coaxial Cable (1):

Do not remove ferrite cores.

AC Power Adaptor (AC-FD004E) (1):

Checking the Accessories Supplied

Mains Lead (Type C-6) (1):

Use this main s lead if you

use the unit ou tside the United Kingdom.

Size AA Batteries

(R6 Type) (2):

Mains Lead (Type BF) (1):

• Use this mains lead if you use the unit in the United Kingdom.

• Refer to “NOT ICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM” on page 2 whe n usi ng th is mains lead.

• This mains lead may not be supplied depending on the country/region.

Quick Start Guide

Inserting Batteries into the Remote

Control

• Make sure you insert the supplied batteries observing the corr ect polarity.

• Always remember to dispose of used bat te ri es in an environmentally friendly wa y.

• Do not use different types of batte ri es to ge the r or m ix old a nd ne w ba tteries.

Quick Start Guide

Removing the rear cover

Hold the rear cover as illustrated below and pull the lower part of the cover towards you first. Then, detach the upper part of the cover from the TV.

Removing the Rear Cover

When you connect the c ables, remove the rear cover of the TV. Be sure to at tach the rear cover back on the TV after you f inish connecting the cable s .

Attaching the rear cover

Hold the rear cover as illustrated below, fitting the four detents on the rear cover into the corresponding holes on the TV, then push the rear cover back onto the TV.

Quick Start Guide

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Connecting an Aerial, VCR, and Mains

Connecting an aerial

Connecting a VCR with an aerial

Lead to the TV

• Use the supplied mains lead (Type C-6 or Type BF, see pag e 4).

• Use the supplied coaxial cable for aerial connection.

Do not connect to the mains before al l connections are complete.

Connect the supplied coaxial cable.

VCR

Connect the supplied mains lead (Typ e C-6 or Type BF, with safety earth) and the s upp lied AC power adaptor.

Connect the supplied mains lead (Type C-6 or Type BF, with safety earth) and the supplied AC power adaptor.

OUT IN

• For more details regarding VCR connection, refer to “Connecting Optional Equi pm ent” on

• Note that some Scart leads may not fit into the connector on the TV.

Quick Start Guide

Scart lead is optional.

page 49.

Bundling the Cables

You can store the cables in the back of the TV.

1 Bundle the cables and pa ss t he cables

through the centre hole.

Quick Start Guide

2 Put the cable cover on the stand by fitting

the claws of the cover with the corresponding holes on the stand. Then, push the cover to secure it.

To remove the cable cover, pull the convex part of the cover towards you.

• It may not be possible to fasten cables that are too thick wit h the cable cover.

• If all the cables cannot be stored inside, leave some of them hanging down on both sides of the TV.

Cable cover

Convex

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Quick Start Guide

Switching On the TV

1Connect the T V to th e m ai ns (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz).

2Press the & (Power) switch on the TV to switch it on.

Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV

You can adjust the angle to avoid the reflection of light and get a better view of the TV.

When adjusting the angle, hold the stand with your hand so that it does not come loose or fall off. Be careful not to catch your fingers between the TV and the stand.

Quick Start Guide

25°

Horizontal direction

25°

3°

15°

Backward direction

Selecting the Language of the Menu

This TV works with menu screens. By follo w in g th e in stru ct io ns bel ow, you can select the desired language of the menu scre ens, and the country/region in which you want to operate th e TV.

Screens and the Country/Region

Language

Select language

English Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Türkçe

Español Português

Country

Select country

– United Kingdom Ireland Nederland België/Belgique Luxembourg France Italia Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera Deutschland Österreich

Do you want to start

automatic tuning ?

Yes No

Polski Magyar

Suomi Dansk Svenska Norsk

The first tim e you switch on th e TV, the Language menu appears automatically on the screen (Auto Startup).

1 Press / / or on the remote

control to select the lang u age, then pres s OK to confirm your selection. From now on, all the menus will appear in the selected language.

2 The Country menu appears a utomaticall y

on the screen. Press or to select th e country/ region in which you will operate the TV, then press OK to confirm your selection.

If the country/region in which you want to use the TV does not appear in the list, select “–” instead of a country/region.

The Auto Tuning menu appears automatically on the scr ee n.

To perform Auto Startup later, press 0 on the rear panel of the T V .

Quick Start Guide

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Quick Start Guide

Tuning the TV Automatically

You must tu ne the TV to receive channels ( TV Broadcas t) . I f yo u follow the i n s tructions be lo w, the TV automatically searches and stores all available broadcast channels.

Do you want to start

automatic tuning ?

Yes No

Auto Tuning

Programme : System : Channel :

No channel found.

Please connect aerial

Programme Sorting

Select channel

TVE

TVE2

TV3

C33

C27

C58

S02

S06

S08

S12

S14

Confirm

01 I C23

Searching...

1 Press OK to select Yes. 2 The TV starts searching and storing all

available broadcast cha nnels.

• This procedure could take some minutes. Please be patient and do not press any buttons, otherwise the auto tuning will not be completed properly.

• If no channels are found during the auto tuning process, a new menu appears automatically on the screen asking you to connec t the aerial. Please conn ect the aerial (see page 6) and press OK. The auto tuning process will start again.

When the auto tuning is finished, the Programme Sorting menu appears automatically on the screen.

Exit:

Quick Start Guide

Changing the Programme Order of the

By following the instructions below, you can rearrange the order in which the broadcast channels appear on the screen.

Broadcast Channels

A) If you want to keep the broadcast channels in the tuned

order

Programme Sorting

Select channel

TVE

TVE2

TV3

C33

C27

C58

S02

S06

S08

S12

S14

Exit:

B) If you want to store the broadcast channels i n a different

order

Programme Sorting

Select channel

TVE

TVE2

TV3

C33

C27

C58

S02

S06

S08

S12

S14

Exit:

Programme Sorting

Select channel

TVE

TVE2

TV3

C33

01 TVE

C27

C58

S02

S06

S08

S12

S14

Exit:

Press MENU to exit and ret u rn to the norma l TV screen.

1Press or to select the programme

number with the channel yo u w an t to rearrange, then press .

2Press or to select the new

programme number position fo r your selected channel, then press .

The selected channel now moves to its new programme position and the other channels move accordingly.

3Repeat steps 1 and 2 if you want to change

the order of the other channels.

4Press MENU to ex it and re turn to the no rmal

TV screen.

Quick Start Guide

Your TV is now ready for use.

Quick Start Guide

Operating Instructions

Safety Information

For Safety

Mains lead

Unplug the mains lea d when moving the unit. Do not move the unit with the mains lead plugg ed in. It may damage the mains lead and result in fire or electric shock. If the unit has been dropped or damaged, have it checked immediately by qual ified service personnel.

Installation

Installation of the unit on the wall should be carried out by qualified servic emen. Improper installation may render the unit unsafe in the event of an earthquake, etc.

Medical institutions

Do not place this unit in a place where medical equip ment is in use. It may cause malfunction of medical instruments.

Carrying

• Before carrying the unit, disconnect all the cab les from the unit.

• When you carry the unit by hand, hold the unit as illustrated on the right. Do not hold the rear cover only. As the rear cover comes o ff easily, the unit may fall and be damage d or cause serious injury.

• When tr an spor ti ng it, do not subject the unit to shocks or excessive vibration. T he unit ma y f a ll and be damaged or cause serious injury .

• When you carry the unit in for repair or when you move it, pack it using the original carton and packing material.

Safety Information

Installation and Moving

Ventilation

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

• Do not install the unit turned backwards or sideways.

• Do not in sta ll the unit turned over or upside down .

• Do not in sta ll the unit on a shelf or in a closet.

• Do not place the unit on a rug or bed.

• Do not cove r the unit wit h cl oth, such as curtains, or items such as newspapers, etc.

Vehicle or ceiling

Do not install this unit in a vehicle. The motion of the vehicle may cause the unit to fall down and cause injury. Do not hang this unit from the ceiling.

Water and moisture

Do not use this unit near water – for example, near a bathtub or shower room. Also do not expose to rain, moisture or smoke. This may result in fire or electric shock. Do not use this unit where insects may enter .

Outdoor use

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

Ships and other vessels

Do not install this unit on a ship or other vessel. If the unit is exposed to seawater, it may cause fire or damage the unit.

To prevent the un it from falling

Place the unit on a secure, stable stand. Do not hang anything on the unit. If you do so, the unit may fall from the stand or wallmount bracket, causing damage or serious injury. Do not allow children to climb on the unit.

Optional accessories

Observe the following when installing the unit using a stand or wall-mount bracket. If you do not do so, the unit may fall and cause serious injury.

• Be sure to fo llow the instructions supplied with your stand or wall-mount bracket when installing the unit.

• Be sure to atta ch the brackets supplied with your stand.

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Safety Information

Power Sources

Overloading

This unit is designed to operate on a 100–240 V AC supply on ly. Ta ke car e not t o connect too many appliances to the same mains socket as this could result in fire or elect ric shock.

Mains

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

Moisture

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

Lightnin g s torms

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

Mains lead protection

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

Wiring

Unplug the mains lead when wi rin g cab l es. Be sure to unplug the mains lead for your safe ty, when hooking up.

Cleaning

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

Safety Information

Use

Damage requiring service

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

Ventilation holes

Do not insert anything in the ventilation holes. If metal or something flammable is inserted in these ho les, it may result in fire or electric shock.

Servicing

Do not open the cabinet. Entrust the unit to qualified service personnel only.

Moisture and flammable objects

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

• To prevent fire, keep flammable objects or naked lights (e.g. candle s) awa y from the unit.

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Safety Information

Additional Safety Information

Electric shock

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

Oils

Do not install th is unit in restauran ts that use oil. Dust absorbing oil may enter the unit and damage the unit.

Protruding location

Do not install the unit in locations where it may protrude. If you install the unit in the fo llowing locations, it m ay result in injury.

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

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

Placement

Never place the unit in hot, humid or excessively dust y places. Do not install the unit where insects may enter. Do n ot install the unit where it may be exposed to mechanical vibration.

Accessories

Secure the unit properly. If the unit is not secured properly, it m ay fall and cause injury. Take measures to prevent this by using a stand or other apparatus on the floor or wall in the spec if ied manner, referring to the operat ing in str uctions supplied with your stand.

Disposal of the unit

• Do not dispose of the unit with general household waste.

• The LCD c onta i ns a sm a ll a mount of liquid crystal and mercury. The fluorescent tube use d in this unit also contains mercury. Follow your loc a l or dina nc e s and regulations for disposal.

Corrosion

If you use this unit near the seashore , sa lt ma y corrode metal parts of the unit a nd cause internal damage or fire. It may also shorten the lif e of the unit. Steps should be taken to reduc e th e hum idity and temperature of the ar ea where the unit is lo cated.

Cleaning

Unplug the mains le ad when cleaning th is unit. If you do not do so, it may result in electric shock.

Recommended place for the unit

Place the unit o n a stable, level surface. Otherwise, the unit may fall and cause injur y.

Safety Information

LCD Screen

• Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective, black dots may appear or br ight po int s of light (red, blue, or green) may appea r cons ta ntly on the LCD screen. This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction.

• Do not expos e th e LC D scree n sur f ace to the sun. Doing so may damage the screen surf ace.

• Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on top of this unit. The image may be uneven or the LCD panel may be damaged.

• If this unit is used in a cold place, a smea r may o ccu r in the picture or the picture may become dark. This does not indicate a failure . Thes e phen o me n a disappear as th e temperature ris e s .

• Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.

• The screen and cabinet get warm when this unit is in use. This is not a malfunct ion.

Fluorescent lamp

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

Heat

Do not touch the surface of the unit. It rema in s h o t, ev en after the unit has been turned off for some tim e.

Mains lead

If you damage the mains lead, it may res ult in fire or electric shoc k.

• Do not pinc h, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively. The core lines may be exposed or cut, causing a shortcircuit which may induce fire or electric shock.

• Do not conver t or damage the mains lead.

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

• Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.

• Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting the mains lead.

If the mains lead is damaged, stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service centre to exchange it.

When not in use

For environmental and safety reasons, it is recommended that the unit be switched off when not in use – not left in standby mode. Disconnect it f ro m the ma ins.

Cable wiring

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

Cleaning the screen surface

The screen surface is finished with a special coating to prevent strong light refle c ti ons. Be sur e to obse r ve the following precautions to avoid damaging the finish.

• To remove dust from the screen surface, wipe gently with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent solution. You can wash and repeatedly use the soft cloth.

• Neve r use an y type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or strong solven t suc h as alcohol, benzine or thinner.

Adjusting the viewing angle of th e TV

When adjusting the angle, hold the stand with your hand so that it does not come loose or fall off. Be careful not to catch your fingers betwee n the TV and

the stand.

Installation

Do not install optional compone nts too cl ose to the unit. Keep optional components at least 30 cm away from the unit. If a VCR is installed in front of the unit or beside the unit, the pic ture may become distorted.

Safety Information

Precautions

Precautions concerning ventilation

Leave space around th e unit. Otherwise, adequa te ai r-circulation may be blocked causing overheatin g, which may cause fire or damage to the unit.

When installing the unit on the wall

30 cm

10 cm

When installing the unit using a stand

30 cm

10 cm

Never install the unit as f ollows:

Air circulation is blocked.

Wall

10 cm

Leave at least this much spac e.

10 cm

Leave at least this much space.

Air circulation is blo cked.

Wall

Precautions

Viewing the TV comfort ably

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

screen’s vertical length aw a y from the TV.

• View the TV in moderate light , a s vie w in g the TV in poor light taxes your eyes. Wa tc hi ng the screen

continuously for long period s of time can also tax your eyes.

Installing the unit

Use the specified wall-mount bracket or stand.

• Do not install the unit in places subject to extreme temperature, for example in direct sunlight, or near

a radiator, or heating ve nt. If the unit is exposed to e xtreme temperat ur e, the unit may heat up and th is may cause deformation of the casing or cause the unit to malfunction.

• To obtain a clear picture, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. If possible,

use spot lighti n g directed down from th e ceiling.

• The unit is not disconnected fro m the ma in s wh en t he unit is sw it ched off. To disconnect the uni t

completely, pull the plug from the mains.

Volume adjustment

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

Therefore, closing the windo w s or using headphones is suggested.

• When using headphones, ad just the volume so as to avoid excessive level s, as hea ring damage may

result.

Handling the remote control

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

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

or in a damp room.

Handling an d cleaning the screen surface of t he unit

To avoid screen degradation, follow the advice given below. Do not push on the screen or scratch it with hard objects, or throw any thing at it. The screen may be damaged.

• Be sure to unplug the mains lead befo re c le an ing the uni t.

• Do not touch the display pane l af te r ope rating the unit continuously for a lo ng period as the display

panel becomes hot.

• We recommend that the screen surface be touched as little as possible.

• Clean the screen with a soft cloth.

• Never use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. Using such

materials may result in damage to the screen surface.

Cleaning the cabinet

• Be sure to unplug the mains lead befo re cleaning the cabinet.

• Clean the cabi n et w ith a soft cloth.

• Note that material deteriora ti on or sc reen coating degradation may occur if the unit is exposed to a

volatile solvent, such as alcohol, thinner, benzine or insecticide, or if prolonged contact is maintained with rubber or vinyl material s.

• The ventilation holes can accumulate dust over a period of time. To ensure proper ventilation, we

recommend removing the dust pe ri odically (once a month) using a vac uum cleaner.

Precautions

Overview

Checking the Accessories Supplied

Remote Control (RM-Y1101) (1):

Coaxial Cable (1):

Do not remove ferrite cores.

AC Power Adaptor (AC-FD004E) (1):

Size AA Batteries

(R6 Type) (2):

Mains Lead (Type C-6) (1):

Use this mains lead if you

use the unit outside the United Kingdom.

Mains Lead (Type B F ) ( 1 ):

• Use this mains lead if you use the unit in the United Kingdom.

• Refer to “NOT ICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM” on page 2 whe n usin g this mains le ad.

• This mains lead ma y not be supplied depending on the country/region.

Overview

Overview of the TV Buttons and Indicators

KLV-17HR2/15SR2

& (Power) switch

(

–

)

& (Power) indicator

(Standby/

Sleep) indi cator

Remote control sensor

2 (Volume)

+/– buttons

(Input Select) button

Status of the indicators

& (Power) indica tor lights up in green

The power of the TV is on.

(Standby/Sleep) indicator lights up in red

The TV is in the standby mode. The Sleep Timer function is on when the TV is tur ne d on.

(Standby/Sleep) indicator flashes in red

The TV is receiving remote control signals.

(Standby/Sleep) indicator flashes in red repeatedly and the & (Power) indicator is off

There is a problem with the TV. For more details, refer to “Self-diagnosis function” on page57.

For the connectors on the rea r pa nel of the TV, refer to “Connecting Optional Equipme nt” on page 49.

Overview

Overview of the Remote Control Buttons

a Switching the TV to the standby mode:

Press this button to temporarily turn off the TV and switch it to the standby mode (the (Standby/Sleep) indicator on the TV lights up in red). Press it ag ain to sw itch on t he TV fro m the standby mode. To save energy, we recom mend switching the TV off comp letely when th e TV is not in us e.

If no signal is received or no operation is performed in the TV mode for 10 minutes, the TV automatically switches

b Selecting the input source:

c Selecting channels:

d a) If the TV is selected:

e Programming the remot e contro l:

f Selecting a screen format:

Press this but ton repeatedly to change the screen form a t. For more details, refer to “Screen Cont rol ” on page 36.

g Selecting Teletext:

Press this button to switch on Teletext. For more details, re f er to “Tele text” on page 45.

h / / / /OK buttons

a) If the TV is sele ct ed:

• When the menu is displayed, use these buttons to operate the menu system. For more details, refer to “Introducing and Using the Menu System” on page 31.

• When the menu is turned of f , pr ess OK to show an overview of all TV cha nne ls. Then press or

to select the channel and press OK to watch the selected channel.

b) If the VCR or DVD is selected:

Use these buttons to control the main functions of your VCR or DVD.

i Recording programmes on your VCR:

If the VCR is selected, pr es s this butto n to record pr og rammes.

to the standby mode.

Press this button repeatedly until the input symbol of the desired source appears on the screen.

Press this button to select channel s . For double-digit prog ramme number s, en te r the second digit within 2.5 seconds.

Press this button to watch the last channel selected (the la s t channel watched for at least five seconds).

b) If the VCR is selected:

For Sony’s VCR double-digit program m e numbers, e.g. 23, press this button first then press the 2 and 3 buttons.

Use this button t o programm e the remote control to operate your VCR or DVD. For more details, refer to “Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD” on page 53.

Overview

j Selecting the VCR, TV or DVD (Media Selector):

With this remote control you can operate not only this TV but also the main functions of your VCR or DVD. Switch on the equipment you want to operate and press this button repeatedly to selec t VCR, TV, or DVD. The green light just above the selected equipment lights up momentarily.

An initial setup is re quired to sy nchronise thi s remote contr ol to your VCR or DVD. This setup depends on the manufacture r. For mo re details, refer to “Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD” on page 53.

k Select in g channels:

Press these buttons to select the next or previous channe l.

l Displaying NexTView:

For more details, refer to “NexTView” on page 46.

m Adjusting the TV volume:

Press these b uttons to adju st the volume of th e TV.

n Displaying the menu system:

Press this button to display the menu on the screen. Press it again to remove the menu display from the screen.

o Selecting the TV mode:

Press this button to switch off Teletext or video input.

p Selecting a sound effect:

Press this button repeatedly to cha nge the style of sound used by your TV. For more details on the styles available, refer to “Sound Ad ju stment” on page 34.

q Selecting a picture mode:

Press this but ton repeatedly to chang e the picture mode. For mor e d etails, refe r to “Picture Adjustment” on page 32.

r Displaying on-screen information:

Press this button to display all on-screen ind ic ators. Press it aga in to cancel.

s Muting the sound:

Press this button to mute the sound from the TV. Press it ag ain to restore the sound.

t Switching the VCR or DVD on/off:

Press this button to switch your VCR or DVD on or off.

u Turning on the Sleep Timer function:

Press this button to set th e TV to automatically switch to the stan d by mode after a specified time period. For more details, refer to “S leep Timer Function” on page 44.

In addition to the TV funct ions, all coloured buttons are also used for T el e te xt op erations. The buttons with green symbols (except for (NexTView) and (Power/Standby)) are also used. For more details, refer to “Teletext” on page 45.

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Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

• Make sure you insert the supplied batteries observing the corr ect polarity.

• Always remember to dispose of used bat te ri es in an environmentally friendly wa y.

• Do not use different types of batte ri es to ge the r or m ix old a nd ne w ba tteries.

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Removing the Rear Cover

When you connect the cables, remove the rear cover of the TV. Be sure to attach the rear cover back on the TV after you finish connec ti ng the cables.

Removing the rear cover

Hold the rear cover as illustrated below and pull the lower part of the cover towards you first. Then, detach the upper part of the cover from the TV.

Attaching the rear cover

Hold the rear cover as illustrated below, fitting the four detents on the rear cover into the corresponding holes on the TV , then push the re ar cover back onto the TV.

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Connecting an Aerial and a VCR

• Use the supplied mains lead (Type C-6 or Type BF, see pag e 20).

• Use the supplied coaxial cable for aerial connection. Do not connect to the mains before al l connections are complete.

Connecting an aerial

Connect th e s u pplied coaxial cable.

Connecting a VCR with an aerial

VCR

Connect th e s u pplied mains lead (Typ e C-6 or Type BF, w ith safety earth) and the supplied AC power adaptor.

Connect the supplied mains lead (Type C-6 or Type BF, with safety earth) and the supplied AC power adaptor.

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Scart lead is optional.

• For more details regarding VCR connection, refer to “Con ne ct ing Optional Equipment” on page 49.

• Note that some Scart leads may not fit into the connector on the TV.

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Bundling the cables

You can store the cables in the back of the TV.

1Bundle the cables and pass the cables through

the centre hole.

2Put the cable cover on the stand by fitting the

claws of the cove r with th e corresp onding holes on the stand. Then, push the cover to secure it.

To remove the cable c over, pull the convex part of the cover towards you.

• It may not be possible to fasten cabl es that are too thick with the cable cover.

• If all the cables cann ot be stored inside, leave some of them hanging down on both sides of the TV.

Cable cover

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Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV

You can adjust the angle to a voi d the reflection of light and ge t a be tt er view of the TV.

When adjusting the angle, hold the stand with your hand so that it does not come loose or fall off. Be careful not to catch your finge rs between the TV and the stand.

Backward direction

3°

15°

Horizontal direction

25°

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