Sony KLV-S19A10, KLV-S23A10, KLV-S26A10, KLV-S32A10 Operating Instruction

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Operating Instructions

2-589-826-14(2)

KLV-S19A10 KLV-S23A10

KLV-S26A10 KLV-S32A10

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV. 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.

Contact ing Sony

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus 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

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.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Note on Caption Vision

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

For Customers in the United States

If you have any questions about this product, you may call; Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model: KLV-S19A10/KLV-S23A10/

KLV-S26A10/KLV-S32A10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 to 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:

s Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

s Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

s Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

s Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

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

For Customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Safety

s Operate the TV only on 120 V-240 V AC. s Use the AC power cord specified by Sony

and suitable for the voltage where you use it.

s 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.

s 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.

s If you will not be using the TV for several

days, disconnect the power by pulling the plug itself. Never pull on the cord.

s For details concerning safety precautions,

see “Important Safety Instructions” on page 4 and “Important Safeguards” on page 5.

Installing

s The TV should be installed near an easily

accessible power outlet.

s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not

block the ventilation openings.

s Do not install the TV in a hot or humid

place, or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.

s Avoid operating the TV at temperatures

below 5°C (41°F).

s If the TV is transported directly from a

cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may be blurred or show poor color due to moisture condensation. In this case, please wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before turning on the TV.

s To obtain the best picture, do not expose

the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. It is recommended to use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling or to cover the windows that face the screen with opaque drapery. It is desirable to install the TV in a room where the floor and walls are not of a reflective material.

CAUTION

Use the following Sony appliance(s) only with the following WALL-MOUNT BRACKET.

Use with other WALL-MOUNT BRACKET may cause instability and possibly result in injury.

SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO. KLV-S19A10 KLV-S23A10 KLV-S26A10 KLV-S32A10

SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET MODEL NO. SU-WL11 (KLV-S19A10) SU-WL31 (KLV-S23A10/KLV-S26A10/

KLV-S32A10)

To Customers

Sufficient expertise is required for installing the specified product. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation.

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For Customers in the United States

This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industr ies Allianc e (http://www.eiae.org).

To Sony Dealers

For installation of SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET, be sure to read and follow the instructions supplied with those optional products.

Trademark Information

“PlayStation” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. TruSurround, SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs,

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

Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP4638258, 4482866. “BBE” and BBE symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.A and other countries.

Wega, Steady Sound and CineMotion are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

For KLV-S23A10/KLV-S26A10/KLV-S32A10

As an ENERGY STAR determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

ENERGY STAR

This TV incorporates High-Definition

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) tech nology.

Partner, Sony Corporation has

is a U.S. registered mark.

Important Safety Inst ructions

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-ty pe plug. A p olarized plug has tw o blades with on e wider than t he 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 durin g l ightning 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 power-supply 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.

Important Safeguards

Before using your TV, 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 unit 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 unit.

Use

Power Sources

This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the information label. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

Grounding or Polarization

This unit 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 unit 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.

Wall outlet

Do not use a poor fitting outlet. Insert the plug fully into the outlet. If it is loose, it

may cause arcing and result in fire. Contact your electrician to have the outlet

changed.

Wiring

For your safety, unplug the AC power cord when wiring cables.

Electric shock

Do not touch the AC power cord or the unit with a wet hand. If you plug/unplug the AC power cord from the unit with a wet hand, it may cause electric shock.

Cleaning

s Clean the AC power plug regularly.

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

120-240V AC

s Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft cloth. To remove dust

from the screen, wipe it gently with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened with a solution of mild soap and warm water. Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine for cleaning.

s If using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the

instruction provided on the package.

s If the picture becomes dark after using the TV for a long period of

time, it may be necessary to clean the inside of the TV. Consult qualified service personnel.

Overloading

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

Power

Always turn the unit off when it is not being used. When the unit 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.

Sound

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

AC Power Cord

If you damage the AC power cord, it may result in fire or electric shock. s Do not pinch, bend, or twist the cord excessively. The core lines

may be bared and cut, and cause short-circuit, resulting in fire or electric shock.

s Do not convert or damage the AC power cord. s Do not put anything heavy on the AC power cord. Do not pull the

AC power cord.

s Keep the AC power cord away from heat sources. s Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting the AC power cord.

If the AC power cord is damaged, stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it.

Batteries

Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Do not short circuit, disassemble or overheat the batteries.

Disposal of used batteries

To preserve our environment, dispose of used batteries according to your local laws or regulations.

Ventilation holes

Never push objects of any kind into the unit 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 unit

Objects and Liquid Entry

Do not place any objects on the unit. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

s Unplug the AC power cord when

cleaning this unit. If not, it may result in electric shock.

Attachments

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

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Medical institution

Do not place this unit in a place where medical equipment is in use.

It may cause malfunction of medical instruments.

Moisture and flammable objects

s Do not use plugged sets near

water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. It may result in fire or electric shock.

s 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, do not operate the unit. It may result in electric shock or damage to the unit. Have it checked immediately by qualified personnel.

s To prevent fire, keep flammable objects or open flame (e.g.

candles) away from the unit.

Accessories

Do not place the unit on an unstable cart, stand, table or shelf. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the unit. No part of the TV 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.

Broken pieces

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

Cable wiring

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

Heat

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

Volume adjustment

s Adjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbors. Sound

carries very easily at night time. Therefore, closing the windows or using headphones is suggested.

s When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid

excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.

Disposal of the TV

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

fluorescent tube used in this display contains mercury. Follow your local ordinances and regulations for disposal.

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.

LCD screen

s Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology

and has effective pixels of 99.99% or more, black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction.

s Do not expose the LCD screen surface to the sun. Doing so may

damage the screen surface.

s Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on top of

the TV. The image may be uneven or the LCD panel may be damaged.

s If the TV is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the picture

or the picture may become dark. This does not indicate a failure. These phenomena improve as the temperature rises.

s Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed

continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.

s The screen and cabinet get warm when the TV is in use. This is not

a malfunction.

s Avoid spraying insect repellent with volatile material to the

screen.

s Avoid prolonged contact with rubber or plastic made material.

Fluorescent lamp

This TV uses a special fluorescent lamp as its light sourc e. I f the scr een image becomes dark, flickers, or does not appear, the fluorescent lamp has run down and should be replaced. For replacement, consult qualified service personnel.

Installation

s When installing or removing the TV

on the wall, be sure to use qualified contractors. Wall mount installation requires the use of a wall-mount bracket. If the TV is installed or removed from the wall by a person other than a qualified contractor, the unit may fall and cause serious injury if the unit is not installed securely.

s To prevent injury, this apparatus

must be securely attached to the stand/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.

s Carrying the model KLV-S32A10

requires two or more people.

Placement for viewing

It is recommended to watch the TV at a distance of 3 to 7 times that of the screen height, and in moderate brightness. Watching the TV for too long or in a dark room will cause eye fatigue.

Optional accessories

Observe the following when installing the TV using a wall-mount bracket. If the TV is not secured properly, it may fall and cause injury. s Be sure to follow the operating instructions

supplied with the wall-mount bracket when installing the unit.

s Be sure to attach the brackets supplied with the

wall-mount bracket.

Protruding location

Do not install the TV in protruding locations. If you install the unit in the following locations, injury may result. s Do not install the unit in a location where the unit protrudes, such

as pillars.

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

Oils

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

Corrosion

Use of this TV near the seashore may subject the set to excessive salt, corrosion and internal damage and result in deterioration of the TV’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 TV is located.

Ventilation

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

Unless proper ventilation is provided, the unit may gather dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation, observe the following:

s Do not install the unit turned backward or

sideways.

s Do not install the unit turned over or upside

down.

s Never cover the slots and openings with a

cloth or other materials.

s Never block the slots and openings by

placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

s Never place the unit in a confined space, such

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

s Leave some space around the unit and the AC

power adaptor. Otherwise, adequate air-circulation may be blocked causing overheating and cause fire or damage the unit.

When installing the unit on the wall, allow this much space.

10 cm (4 inches)

When installing the unit using a stand, allow this much space.

30 cm

/8 inches)

(11

10 cm (4 inches)

30 cm

/8 inches)

(11

10 cm (4 inches)

KLV-S19A10 only

When installing the AC power adaptor, allow this much space.

10 cm

10 cm (4 inches)

Never install the unit as follows:

Air circu lation is blocked. Air circulation is blocked.

(4 inches)

10 cm (4 inches)

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 cause damage to the unit.

Vehicle and ceiling

Do not install this unit in a vehicle or hang from the ceiling.

Bumping of the vehicle may cause the unit to fall down and cause injury.

Ship and vessel

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

Preventing the TV from toppling over

Take measures to prevent the unit from toppling over and causing injury. To prevent the unit from toppling over, secure the unit to the wall or pillar.

Installing on a level surface

If you install the unit on a non-level surface, the unit may fall or drop and cause injury or damage.

10 cm (4 inches)

15 cm (6 inches)

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Placing on a stable surface

If you place the unit on an unstable surface, the unit may fall and cause injury or damage.

Fall

Do not hang anything on the unit. The unit may fall from the stand or wall-mount bracket, causing damage or serious injury.

AC power cord

Unplug the AC power cord when moving the unit. Do not move the unit with the AC power cord plugged in. It may damage the AC power cord and result in fire or electric shock. Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the unit 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.

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

Antenna lead-in wire

Ground clamps

Antenna discharge unit

Electric service equipment

NEC: National Electrical Code

Lightning

For added protection for this TV 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.

(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21)

Ground clamps

Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 25 0 Part H)

Service

Damage requiring service

Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditio ns:

s When the power cord or plug is

damaged or frayed.

s If liquid has been spilled into the unit.

s If the surface of the TV cracks, do not touch it, unplug the AC

power cord.

s If the unit has been exposed to rain or

water.

s If the unit has been subjected to excessive

shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.

s If the unit 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 unit to normal operation.

s When the unit exhibits a distinct change in

performance, it indicates need for service.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the unit yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltages 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/she 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 unit, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the unit is in safe operating condition, and to so certify. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the unit.

Contents

Introducing the TV

Welcome..............................................................10

Package Contents..........................................10

Features.........................................................10

Installing the TV..................................... ...... ...... .11

Preventing the TV from Toppling Over..........11

Bundling the Connecting Cables....................12

Adjusting the Viewing Angle of the TV...........12

TV Controls and Connectors.............................13

Front and Top Panel......................................13

Side Panel......................................................14

Rear Panel.....................................................15

Connecting the TV

Making Video and Audio Connections...........17

Basic Connections ............................................ .18

Cable Syst em or VHF/UHF Antenna

System...........................................................18

Cable Box/Digital Cable Box..........................18

Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna...........19

HD Equipment................................................20

Connecting Optional Equipment.......................22

VCR, Cable and Antenna...............................22

DVD Player....................................................24

HDMI-Equipped Device.................................26

DVI-HDTV-Equipped Device..........................27

Personal Computer........................................28

Camcorder or “PlayStation” ...........................29

Setting Up the Channel List...............................30

Using Initial Setup..........................................30

Watching the TV

Button Descriptions ...........................................32

Programming the Remote Control ....................34

Using Other Equipment with Your Remote

Control..........................................................36

Special Buttons on the Remote Control...........38

Using the Wide Screen Mode........................38

Using the Jump Function...............................39

Using the Freeze Function.............................39

Using the Power Saving Function..................39

Using the Sleep Function...............................40

Introducing WEGA GATE

Overview of WEGA GATE...................................42

Navigating and Select.........................................44

Using Favorites in WEGA GATE........................44

Using TV List in WEGA GATE............................45

Using External Inputs in WEGA GATE..............45

Using Settings in WEGA GATE..........................45

Using the Settings

Overview of the Settings....................................46

Using the Video Settings...................................48

Selecting Video Options.................................48

Using the Audio Settings..................................49

Selecting Audio Options.................................49

Using the Screen Settings.................................51

Selecting Screen Options...............................51

Using the Channel Settings..............................53

Selecting Channel Options.............................53

Using the Parent Settings.................................55

Selecting Parent Options................................55

US Models: Selecting Custom Rating

Options...........................................................56

Viewing Blocked Programs............................56

Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating

Options...........................................................57

Viewing Blocked Programs............................57

Using the Clock/Timers Settings......................58

Selecting Clock/Timers Options.....................58

Using the Setup Settings...................................60

Selecting Setup Options.................................60

Other Information

Troubleshooting..................................................62

Trouble Symptoms and Remedies.................62

Contacting Sony..................................................64

Specifications......................................................65

Index..............................................................67

Introducing the TV

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing this Sony H DTV Ready LCD TV. This manual is for models KLV-S19A10, KLV-S23A10, KLV-S26A10 and KLV-S32A10.

Package Contents Along with your new TV, the packaging box contains a remote control, size

AA batteries, 75-ohm coaxial cable (ferrite core attached), AC power cord, AC power adaptor (KLV-S19A10 only), HD15-HD15 cable, Support belt, securing screw, wood screw, Operating Instructions, Quick Setup Guide, Leaflet (Installing the Wa ll- Mount Bracket, KLV-S1 9A10 only) and warranty card. See page 66 for the quantity of each supplied accessory.

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

s WEGA GA TE: WEGA GATE is a new feature that allows you to easily

navigate to the most convenient TV functions: favorite channels, TV channel list, external input list, or settings.

s CineMotion

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

s Wide Screen Mode: Watch conventional 4:3 aspect ratio broadcasts in

wide screen (16:9) mode.

s Favorite Channels: With the WEGA GATE function, allows you to

select from 8 of your favorite channels.

s Steady Sound

between programs and commercials.

s Component Video Input: Offers the best video quality for D VD (480p

and 480i), and digital set-top box (1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i) connections.

s Parental Control: V-Ch ip technology allows parents to block

unsuitable programming from younger viewers.

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

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

s Light Sensor: Allows the picture brightness level to be optimized to

ambient light. The effect from the Light Sensor depends on the setting of Picture Mode and Power Saving. The factory setting is Off.

s Caption Vision/ Info Banner: Allows Closed Caption and/or Channel

Programming Information to be displayed.

: Provides an optimized display by aut omatically

: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output

Installing the TV

Introducing the TV

Preventing the TV from Toppling Over

Attaching the Support Belt

Introducing the TV

1 Screw the support belt (supplied) to the TV stand with a wood screw

(supplied).

2 Attach the support belt to the stand, and screw the belt with a securing

screw (supplied) using a coin, etc.

3 Adjust the length by pulling the support belt towards you while holding

the TV stand.

Be sure to take measures to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury.

The supplied woo d scre w may not be used depending on the type of TV stand. In this case, or when the securing strength is not enough, prepare commercial screws to fit to the TV stand. Use commercial screws of 3 to 4 mm diameter. Consult your dealer about the types of screw.

When Mounting on a Wall

Be sure to use the follow ing optional w all-mount br ackets to hang the TV on the wall. KLV-S19A10: SU-WL11 KLV-S23A10/KLV-S26A10/KLV-S32A10: SU-WL31 See the Instruction Guide supplied with the wall-mount bracket on how to mount the TV on the wall.

Introducing the TV

Bundling the Connecting Cables

Adjusting the Viewing Angle of the TV

You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below.

1 Bundle the connecting cables.

KLV-S19A10 KLV-S23A10

KLV-S26A10

KLV-S32A10

2 Route the connecting cables through the hook.

Do not bundle the AC power cord for KLV-S23A10, KLV-S26A10 and KLV-S32A10 in the stand with other connecting cables.

This TV can be adjusted within the angles shown below.

Adjust the angle back and forth (tilt)

Adjust the angle left and right (swivel)

8°

Right view

Front

When adjusting the angle, hold the stand with one hand to avoid slipping or tipping the stand.

3°

15°

Top view

15°

Front

TV Controls and Connectors

123 645

Front and Top Panel

Introducing the TV

ENTER

WEGA GATE

TV/VIDEO

VOLUME CHANNEL POWER

PIC OFF

TIMER POWER

78 9 0

Item Description

1 ENTER Press to confirm the selection or setting. 2 WEGA GATE Press to display WEGA GATE. Press again to exit WEGA GATE. 3 TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle throug h the video equipment connected to the TV’s video inputs. 4

– VOLUME +

– CHANNEL +

6 POWER Press to turn on and off the TV. 7 (IR) Infrared

Receiver/Light Sensor

8 PIC OFF LED When lit, indicates that the Picture Off feature is activated. For details, see page 61. 9 TIMER LED When lit, indicates one of the t imers is set. When t he timer i s set, this LE D will r emain lit e v en

0 POWER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this may

qa Speaker Outputs audio signal.

Press to adjust the volume. In the WEGA GATE screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons.

Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either CHANNEL. In the WEGA GATE screen, these buttons serve as up/down buttons.

Receives IR signals from the remote control. Senses room light le v el and adju sts the screen brightne ss accordin gly (se e page 6 1 for details). Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected.

if the TV is turned off. For details, see page 58.

indicate the display unit needs servicing (see “Contacting Sony” on page 2).

The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Use it as a reference when operating the TV.

Introducing the TV

Side Panel

Left side Right side

VIDEO 2

PC IN

(RGB IN)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

Item Description

1 VIDEO 2 IN

S VIDEO

2 VIDEO 2 IN

VIDEO/ AUDIO L (MONO)/ AUDIO R

3 Headphones

jack

4 PC IN (RGB IN) 6Connect to a personal computer’s video output connector. Can be connected to other Analog

5 HDMI IN 5

HDMI/ L-AUDIO-R

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

Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your cam corder or other video equipment.

Connects to your headphones. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug adaptor (not supplie d). See page 49 for details.

RGB devices such as Video Conferencing or Set- top Boxes. See “PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart” on page 52 for the signal to be displayed.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interf a ce) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high -definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. The AUDIO IN (L/R) of HDMI IN is for DVI connection. See page 27 for details.

AUDIO IN

Rear Panel

Introducing the TV

KLV-S19A10

VHF/UHF

DC IN

AUDIO

HD/DVD IN

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

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

VIDEO IN

KLV-S23A10

VHF/UHF

AC IN

AUDIO

OUT

Introducing the TV

KLV-S26A10

VHF/UHF

AC IN

VHF/UHF

311

KLV-S32A10

AC IN

(Continued)

Introducing the TV

Jack Description

1 VHF/UHF RF input that connects t o your VHF/UHF antenna. 2 DC IN

(KLV-S19A10)

3 AC IN

(KLV-S23A10/ KLV-S26A10/ KLV-S32A10)

4 VIDEO IN 1/3

S VIDEO

5 VIDEO IN 1/3

VIDEO/ L-AUDIO-R

6 HD/DVD IN 4

(1080i/720p/ 480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R

7 PC AUDIO IN Connects to a personal compute r’s audio output conn ect o r. 8 AUDIO OUT

(L/R)

Connects the supplied AC power adaptor.

Connects the supplied AC power cord.

Connects to the S VIDE O output jack of your VCR or other video equipmen t that has S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the composite video (5).

Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your VCR or other video component. A third c omposite video and audio (V IDEO 2) is located on the left side panel of the TV.

Connect to your DVD player’s or digita l se t- top box’s component vid eo (YP (L/R) jacks. Component video provides better picture quality than t he S VIDEO (4) or the composite video (5) connections.

Connect to the le ft and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment. You can use these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system.

BPR) and audio

Connecting the TV

T o display clear crisp pictures , f irst you must conn ect your TV correctly and also need to choose the correct display format (see “Changing the wide screen mode” on page 38). It is strongly recommended to connect the antenna using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable to recei v e optimu m picture quality signal. 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 as far away as possible from the TV.

Connecting the TV

Making Video and Audio Connections

Best Video Performance

When you connect video equipment to both the VIDEO and the S VIDEO input jacks, make sure Auto YC in the Setup settings is set to On to view the S VIDEO input (see page 61).

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

Separate audi o connection required

L-

YPB PR

Connector type

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

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

S VIDEO Composite video RF/Coaxial No

Yes

AUDIO

-R

Connecting the TV

Basic Connections

Cable System or

Cable or VHF only or VHF/UHF

VHF/UHF Antenna System

From the Channel settings, select Cable On or Cable Off for your type of input signal.

A ferrite core is factory attached to the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable. Do not detach the ferrite core from the coaxial cable.

The ferrite core is at tached to on e end of (no t the center of) the supp lied 75-ohm coaxial cable. When connecting the cable to the TV, insert the end with the ferrite core into the VHF/UHF jack.

Cable Box/Digital Cable Box

z The supplied remote

control can be programmed to operate your cable box (see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 34).

z To change channels using

the cable box, set your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on the cable box channel output.

z 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

53).

Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

Use the cable box/digital cable box

Set up the remote control to operate the cable box/digital cable box

Activate the remote control to operate the cable box/digital cable box

Control cable box/digital cable box functions with the remote control

Prevent the accidental switching of TV channels

Use this hookup if: s You subscribe to a cable TV system that uses scrambled or encoded

signals requiring a cable box to view all channels, and

s You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to

your TV.

1 Connect the coaxial connector from your cable service to the cable

box’s IN jack.

2 Using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable, connect the cable box’s OUT

jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.

Also, set Cable to On in the Channel settings (see page 53).

Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to and then use the cable box to switch channels.

Program the re mote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 34.

Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION).

See “Operating a Cable Box” on page 36.

When using the cable box, you need the TV to stay on the channel th e cable box is set to. You can use the TV’s Channel Fix feature to lock in a specific channel. For details, see “Using the Channel Settings” on page 53.

75-ohm coaxial cable

Cable

IN jack

Cable box

VHF/UHF jack

75-ohm coaxial cable

OUT jack

Rear of TV

Rear of TV VHF/UHF jack

Connecting the TV

Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna

This scenario shows a SAT Box connected through the video inputs and the Cable/Antenna connected through the VHF/UHF input. Satellite signals are selected by the SAT Box through the video inputs while TV signal is selected by the TV tuner.

To connect a satellite receiver

If you connect the Digital Satellite Receiver with component video cables, see page 20.

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

input jack.

2 Use an A/V and S VIDEO cables to connect the satellite receiver’s

AUDIO and S VIDEO output jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO input jacks (VIDEO 1 or 3).

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

TV’s VHF/UHF input jack.

4 Run the Initial Setup program, as described in “Setting Up the Channel

List” on page 30.

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

Satellite

Satellite Receiver

S VIDEO cable

A/V cable

Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

Watch the satellite receiver Press WEGA GATE to select the Satellite input (Video 1, 2 or 3) in

Set up the remote control to operate the satellite receiver

Activate th e remote control to operate the satellite receiver

Control satellite receiver functions with the remote control

Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV

antenna cable

75-ohm coaxial cable

HD/DVD IN

VHF/UHF

AUDIO

OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO (yellow)

AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R (red)

Rear of TV

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

1 3

VIDEO IN

AUDIO

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

the External Inputs list.

Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the satellite receiver input (Video 1, 2 or 3).

You must program the remote control. See “Programming th e Remote Control ” on page 34.

Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION).

See “Operating a Satellite Receiver” on page 36. See the instructions for setting up Label Video Inputs on page 61.

Connecting the TV

HD Equipment Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

1 Using a component video cable, connect your equipment’s YPBPR

z If your equipment has an

HDMI or DVI connector, see page 26.

output jacks to the TV’s YP connections.

Component vi deo (YPBPR) connection is necessary to view 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displa ys all f o rmat types of picture in a resolution of 1,280 dots × 768 lines (KLV-S19A10) and 1,366 dots × 768 lines (KLV-S23A10, KLV-S26A10 and KLVS32A10).

BPR input jacks. Use the HD/DVD IN 4

2 Using an audio cable, connect your equipment’ s AUDIO output jacks to

the TV’s AUDIO input jacks.

The YPBPR jacks do not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to provide sound.

Component video cable

AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R (red)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

VIDEO IN

AUDIO

HD/DVD IN

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

Rear of TV

AUDIO

OUT

Audio cable

HD Equipment with Component Video

Some of the HD equipment you can connect to receive the broadcasting signals are digital cable box, digital satellite receiver and digital TV receiver.

Connecting the TV

Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

Watch the HD equipment Press WEGA GATE to select the HD equipment input (Video 4) in the External

Inputs list.

Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the HD equipment input (Video 4).

Set up the remote control to operate the HD equipment

Activate the remote control to operate the HD equipment

Control HD equipment functions with the remote control

Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV

You mu st program the remote cont rol. See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 34.

Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION).

See “Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control” on page 36.

See the instructions for setting up Label Video Inputs on page 61.

Connecting the TV

Connecting Optional Equipment

You can connect a variety of optional equipment to your TV. This section provides some of the individual connections you can make. For multiple connections, please refer to the Quick Setup Guide.

VCR, Cable and Antenna

z The most common setup is

the Cable input into the VCR Antenna IN, the VCR Antenna Out to the VHF/UHF input.

VCR

This scenario shows a VCR with Cable signals connected through the video inputs and the Antenna connected through the VHF/UHF input. The Cable or VCR signals are selected by the VCR through the video inputs while TV signal (Antenna) is selected by the TV tuner.

To connect the VCR and cable

1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF input jack. 2 Connect the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable from the antenna to the

TV’s VHF/UHF input jack.

3 Use an A/V and S VIDEO cables to connect the VCR’s AUDIO and

S VIDEO output jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO input jacks (VIDEO 1 or 3).

4 Run the Initial Setup Program, as described in “Setting Up the Channel

List” on page 30.

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

75-ohm coaxial cable

HD/DVD IN

VHF/UHF

AUDIO

OUT

CATV cable

S VIDEO cable

SVIDEO

VIDEO (yellow)

AUDIO-L

(white) AUDIO-R (red)

Rear of TV

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

1 3

VIDEO IN

AUDIO

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

A/V cable

Connecting the TV

Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

Watch the VCR Press WEGA GATE to select the VCR input (Vid eo 1, 2 or 3) in the Ex ternal Inp uts

list.

Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1, 2 or 3).

Watch cable channels Pr ess WEGA GATE to select the VCR input (V ideo 1, 2 or 3) in the External Inp uts

list.

Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1, 2 or 3).

Set up the remote control to operate the VCR

Activate the remote control to operate the VCR

Control VCR functions with the remote control

Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV

You must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 34.

Press DVD/VCR (FUNCTION).

See “Operating a VCR” on page 36.

See the instructions for setting up Label Video Inputs on page 61.

Connecting the TV

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

video (YP

To connect a DVD player with component video connectors

BPR) jacks.

1 Use a component video cable to connect the DVD player’s YPBPR

output jacks to the TV’s YPBPR input jacks (HD/DVD IN 4).

The YPBPR jacks on yo ur DVD player are someti mes labeled Y, CB

R, or Y, B-Y and R-Y. If so, connect the cables to their

and C matching color jacks .

2 Use an audio cable to co nnect the DVD player’s A UDIO output jacks to

the TV’s AUDIO input jacks (HD/DVD IN 4).

The YPBPR jacks do not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to provide sound.

Component video cable

AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R (red)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

VIDEO IN

AUDIO

HD/DVD IN

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

Rear of TV

AUDIO

OUT

Audio cable

DVD Player

Connecting the TV

Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

W atc h the DVD player Press WEGA GATE to select the DVD playe r input (Video 4) in the External Inputs

list.

Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD player input (Video 4).

Set up the remote control to operate the DVD player

Activate the remote control to operate the DVD player

Control DVD functions with the remote control

Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV

You must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 34.

Press DVD/VCR (FUNCTION).

See “Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer” on page 36.

See the instructions for setting up Label Video Inputs on page 61.

To connect a DVD player with S VIDEO and audio connectors

If your DVD player does not have component video (YPBPR) jacks, or the component video inputs are already connected to another device, use this connection.

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

jack to the TV’s S VIDEO input jack (VIDEO 1 or 3).

2 Use an audio cable to co nnect the DVD player’s A UDIO output jacks to

the TV’s AUDIO input jacks (VIDEO 1 or 3).

Connecting the TV

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

Connecting the TV

HDMI-Equipped Device

To connect a device with HDMI connector

Use an HDMI cable to connect the device’s HDMI output connector to the TV’s HDMI IN connector on the right side panel.

Notes on Using This Connection

HDMI cables transmit both audio and video signals. (Separate audio cables are not necess ary.) You can purchase HDMI cables at yo ur local electronics store.

Do not connect a PC to the TV’s HDMI input. Use the PC IN (RGB IN) connector instead when connecting a PC.

Right side of TVHDMI-Equipped Device

AUDIO IN

HDMI cable

To Do This ... Do This ...

Watch the device Press WEGA GATE to select the HDMI-equipped device input (Video 5) in the

External Inputs list.

Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the HDMI-equipped device input (Video 5).

Label video inputs to easily

See the instructions for setting up Label Video Inputs on page 61.

identify equipment connected to the TV

Connecting the TV

DVI-HDTV-Equipped Device

To connect a device with DVI-HDTV connector

If the device does not have an HDMI connector, you can connect the TV’s HDMI IN connector to the device’s DVI-HDTV output connector using a DVI to HDMI cable.

1 Use a DVI to HDMI adapter or cable to connect the device’s DVI-

HDTV output connector to the TV’s HDMI IN connector on the right side panel.

The D V I-HD TV VIDEO conn ec tor doe s not pro vi de audio, so audio cables must be connected to provide sound when a DVI to HDMI adapter is used.

Do not connect a PC to the TV’s HDMI input. Use the PC IN (RGB IN) connector instead when conne cti ng a PC.

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

TV’s AUDIO input jacks on the right side panel.

Right side of TV

DVI to HDMI adapter or cable

AUDIO IN

Connecting the TV

AUDIO-R (red)

Audio cable

AUDIO-L (white)

Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

Watch the device Press WEGA GATE to select the DVI-HDTV-equipped input (Vi deo 5) in the

External Inputs list.

Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVI-HDTV-equipped device input (Video 5).

Label video inputs to easily

See the instructions for setting up Label Video Inputs on page 61.

identify equipment connected to the TV

Connecting the TV

Personal Computer To connect a PC (personal computer)

If you connect your PC to the TV, you can watch your personal computer’s display on the TV.

z When connecting to an

Apple Macintosh computer, use the supplied HD15-HD15 cable to connect PC IN of the TV to video output connector of the computer. For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to use an adapter (not supplied). If this is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15HD15 cable.

z If the picture is noisy,

flickering or not clear adjust the Phase and Pitch in the Screen Settings on page 52.

When your PC is connected to the TV with the supplied HD15-HD15 cable and optional audio cable, you can view and listen to the PC’s video and audio output on the TV.

PC IN

(RGB IN)

AUDIO IN

Right side of TV To PC IN (RGB IN) jack

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

Rear of TV

AUDIO

HD/DVD IN

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

AUDIO

To PC AUDIO IN jack

AUDIO

OUT

HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB, supplied)

To D-Sub output terminal

Audio cable (optional: stereo mini jack)

Audio output terminal

Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

Watch the PC Press WEGA GATE to select the PC input (Video 6) in the External Inputs list.

Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the PC input (Video 6).

Label video inputs to easily

See the instructions for setting up Label Video Inputs on page 61.

identify equipment connected to the TV

Connecting the TV

Camcorder or “PlayStation”

Left side of TV

VIDEO 2

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

For easy connection to a camcorder or “PlayStation”, the TV has left side A/V input jacks. If you prefer, you can connect the camcorder to the TV’s rear A/V input jacks.

To connect a camcorder or “PlayStation”

Use an A/V and S VIDEO cables to connect the camcorder or “PlayStation” AUDIO and S VIDEO o utput jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO input jacks (VIDEO 2) on the left side of panel.

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

If you have a mono camcorder, connect its audio output jack to the TV’s L MONO audio input jack.

“PlayStation”

Camcorder

SVIDEO

VIDEO (yellow)

AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R (red)

To SVIDEO jack

To A/V output jack

Connecting the TV

Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

Watch the camcorder or “PlayStation”

Press WEGA GA TE to select the camcorder or game input (Video 2) in the External Inputs list.

Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the camcorder or game input (Video 2).

Label video inputs to easily

See the instructions for setting up Label Video Inputs on page 61.

identify equipment connected to the TV

S VIDEO cable

A/V cable

Connecting the TV

Setting Up the Channel List

After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Initial Setup, which automatically sets up available channels. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on your TV for the f irst time afte r hooking it up. If you do not want to set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by selecting the

Auto Program option in the Channel settings (see page 53).

The Auto Program feature does not apply for installations that use a cable bo x.

The factory default setting for channel selection is Cable On. For antenna connections, run the Auto Program aga in afte r s ele cti ng C able Off from the settings.

Using Initial Se t u p To run Initial Setup the first time you turn on your TV

1 Press POWER to turn on the TV.

The Initial Setup screen appears.

2 Press V or v to select the on-screen display language. Then press .

The message “First please connect cable/antenna” appears.

By default, Auto Program is set to scan cable TV channels.

3 Press CH + to start Auto Program.

Auto Program automatically creates a list of receivable channels. When finished, the lowest numbered channel is displayed. When all the receivable channels are stored, the Show/Hide Channels settings appear.

To scan available VHF/UHF antenna channels instead of the cable TV channels

1 Select Settings in WEGA GATE, then go to Channel settings. 2 Set Cable to Off. 3 Start Auto Program by pressing CH +.

To perform Auto Program again, follow the above instructions. Depending on your signal source, be sure to set Cable to On or Off accordingly (see page 53).

The Initial Setup menu will appear each time the TV is turned on until you complete the scanning for the available channels.

Watching the TV

Button Descriptions

MTS/

POWER

FREEZE

SAP

TV/

VIDEO

1 2

MUTING DISPLAY

POWER SAVING

4 5

RETURN

WEGA GATE

FUNCTION

TOP MENU MENU GUIDE SLEEP

qa qs

MODE

SOUND PICTURE WIDE

z The 5 button, CH + button,

N (Play) button and MTS/SAP button have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference when operating the TV.

TV/SAT

6 7

0 qa

Button Description

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

the sound.

DISPLAY Press once to display the current channel number, channel

label, time and Wide Mode settings. The OSD (on screen

display) will be cance led after a few seconds or press again to

immediately cancel the display.

POWER SAVING

Press repeatedly to cycle through the power saving modes:

Standard, Reduced, Picture Off. See Pow er Saving on

page 61.

FREEZE Press to freeze the picture. The current program appears in the

sub screen when freeze is selected. Press repeatedly to restore

the picture. Y ou can use this feature to write down information

such as phone numbers, recipes, etc .

Some functions will not be available in freeze.

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

alternates between the current channel and the last channel that

was selected.

RETURN

Press to go back to the previous screen when displaying settings.

WEGA GATE Press to navigate to TV func tions. See “Introduc ing WEGA

GATE” on page 42.

FUNCTION Buttons

DVD/VCR Operating Buttons

Press to have the remote control operate the equipment you

want. See “Programmi ng the Remote Control” on page 34.

When FUNCTION is switched on DVD/VCR, these buttons

operate the video equipment you have programm ed into the

remote control. See “Using Other Equ ipment with Your

Remote Control” on page 36.

m Rewind

N Play

M Fast forward

X Pause

x Stop

z Record

TOP MENU Press to display the top menu of the DVD disc. MENU Press to display the DVD disc menu or setup menu of the

connected Satellite Receiver.

Press again to exit from the menu.

For further information, refer to the operating manual of the connected equipment.

VOL +/– Press to adjust the volume.

MTS/

POWER

FREEZE

WEGA GATE

FUNCTION

MODE

SAP

TV/

VIDEO

TV/SAT

TOP MENU MENU GUIDE SLEEP

SOUND PICTURE WIDE

MUTING DISPLAY

POWER SAVING

RETURN

z The 5 button, CH + button,

N (Play) button and MTS/SAP button have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference when operating the TV.

Watching the TV

Button Description

qd SOUND Press repeatedly to cycle through the sound modes: Dynamic,

qg qh

Natural, Clear Voice. See “Selecting Audio Options” on

page 49.

qf PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available video picture

qg POWER Press to turn on and off the TV.

modes: Vivid, Standard, Pro. The video picture modes can be

also accessed in the Video settings. See “Selecting Video

Options” on page 48.

qh MTS/SAP Press repe atedly to c ycle t hroug h the Mu lti- channel TV Soun d

(MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second Audio Program),

and Mono. The MTS setting can be also accessed in the Audio

settings. See “Selecting Audio Options” on page 49.

qj TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through th e video equipment

connected to the TV’s video inp uts.

See page 61 on setting up the video input labels, including skip functi on.

qk 0 - 9 ENT Press 0 - 9 to select a channel; th e channel changes after 2

ql V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to move the on-screen cursor. To select an item,

ws wd

w; F1 Press to select the func tion of your video equipment which is

seconds. Press ENT to change channels immediately.

press .

programmed on the TV’s remote control. See pages 36, 37 for

specific functions.

wa F2 Press to select the func tion of your video equipment which is

wg wh

programmed on the TV’s remote control. See pages 36, 37 for

specific functions.

ws SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (15,

30, 45, 60 or 90) that you want the TV to remain on before

shutting off. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repe atedly

until Sleep Off appears.

wd GUIDE Press to display the program guide of your satellite program

provider.

wf CH +/– Press to scan through chan ne ls . To scan quickly through

channels, press and hold down either CH.

wg TV/SAT Press to switch between the TV and th e sa tellit e receiver when

FUNCTION is switched on SAT/CABLE.

Press to select the sound effect modes: TruSurround,

Simulated, Off. The sound effect modes can be al so accessed

in the Audio settings. See “Selecting Audio Options” on

page 49.

wh WIDE Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Screen Mode

settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Screen

Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings. See

page 51.

Watching the TV

GUIDE and TV/SAT buttons are functional when the SAT/CABLE function button is selected.

Watching the TV

Programming the Remote Control

The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.

MTS/

MUTING DISPLAY

POWER SAVING

FREEZE

RETURN

WEGA GATE

SAP

POWER

TV/

VIDEO

Sony Equipment Programmable Code Number

DVD/VCR 601 (Sony Dream System)

SAT/Cable 801 (Sony Satell it e Receiver)

Follow the steps below to program your TV’s remote control to operate the other video equipment.

Find the three-digit code for your equipment from the “Manufacturer’s Codes” listed on page 35. If more than one code number is listed, try

entering from the code listed first.

FUNCTION

TOP MENU MENU GUIDE SLEEP

MODE

SOUND PICTURE WIDE

TV/SAT

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

1 Press and hold the or FUNCTION button you want to

program on the remote control and press the button simultaneously.

DISPLAY

The selected FUNCTION button (DVD/VCR or SAT/CABLE) will flash.

2 Enter the three-digit manufacturer’s code number using the --9

buttons while the button is lit, approximately 10 seconds.

3 Press button.

When the programming is correct, the selected FUNCTION button will flash twice slowly, and when not, flashes five times quickly.

To check if the code works

Aim your TV’ s remote cont ro l at the equipment, and press the green POWER button. If the equipment responds , the programm ing is completed . If not, try the next code listed.

If no code is input within the above specified time, or an invalid or incorrect code number is input, the remote control automatically goes back to the previous setting.

In some cases, you may not be able to program your remote control to operate other equipment. In such cases, use the equipment’s own remote control.

Dead batteries or removing the bat terie s may cause the programmable codes to be lost and re ve rt back to fac tory settings. Re progr amming the codes may be necessary.

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Manufacturer’s Codes DVD Players

Manufacturer Code

Sony 751 General Electric 755 Hitachi 758 JVC 756 Magnavox 757 Mitsubishi 761 Panasonic 753 Philips 757 Pioneer 752 RCA/PROSCAN 755 Samsung 758 Toshiba 754 Zenith 760

DVD Changers

Manufacturer Code

Sony 765 Panasonic 766

DVD/VCR Combo Units

Manufacturer Code

Sony 767 Zenith 768 Toshiba 773 Samsung 774 JVC 775 Broksonic 776 Panasonic 777

HDD/DVD Combo Units

Manufacturer Code

Sony 770, 771, 772

5.1ch DVD AV System

Manufacturer Code

Sony (DAV) 601, 602, 603, 604

AV Receivers

Manufacturer Code

Sony 764

VCRs

Manufacturer Code

Sony 301, 302, 303 Admiral (M. Ward) 327 Aiwa* 3 38, 344 Audio Dynamic 314, 337 Broksonic 319, 317 Canon 309, 308

Manufacturer Code

Citizen 332 Craig 302, 332 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 LG 332 LXI (SEARS) 332, 305, 330, 335,

338 Magnavox 308, 309 , 31 0 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 Orion 317 Panasonic 308, 309 , 306, 307 Pentax 305, 304 Philco 308, 309 Philips 308, 309, 310 Pioneer 308 Quasar 308, 309, 30 6 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

Manufacturer Code

Sharp 327, 328 Signature 2000 (M. Ward) SV2000 338 Sylvania 308, 30 9, 338, 310 Symphonic 338 Tashiro 332 Tatung 314, 336, 337 Teac 31 4, 33 6, 338, 337 Technics 309, 308 Toshiba 312, 311 Wards 327, 328, 335, 331,

Yamaha 314, 330, 336, 337 Zenith 331

338, 327

332

Cable Boxes

Manufacturer Code

Sony 230 Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225,

Jerrold/G. I./ Motorola

Oak 227, 228, 229 Panasonic 219, 22 0, 221 Pioneer 214, 215 Scientific Atlanta 209, 210, 211 Tocom 216, 217 Zenith 212, 213

226 201, 202, 203, 204,

205, 206, 207, 208, 218, 222

Satellite Receivers

Manufacturer Code

Sony 801 Dish Network 810 Echostar 810 General Electr ic 802 Hitachi 805 Hughes 804 Mitsubishi 809 Panasonic 803 RCA/PROSCAN Toshiba 806, 807 Philips 811 Samsung 812

802, 808

*If an Aiwa VCR does not work

even though you enter the code for Aiwa, enter the c ode f or Sony instead.

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Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control

To operate other connected equipment with your TV, first turn to page 35 and program the necessary code. For operating video equipment, press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until you see the video input on the screen for your connected equipment. Remote control operation tips are provided below.

Some functions cannot be operated depending on the equipment. In that case, operate by the remote control supplied with the equipment.

Operating a Cable Box

To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate the cable box

Turn on/off POWER Back to previous channel JUMP

SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION)

Operating a Satellite Receiver

To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver

Turn on/off POWER Display SAT Menu MENU Select a channel 0-9, ENT Move highlight (cursor) V v B b Change channels CH +/– Select item Back to previous channel JUMP Switch between the TV and satellite

Display channel number DISPLAY

SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION)

Select a channel 0-9, ENT Change channels CH +/–

Display SAT Guide GUIDE

broadcasts

TV/SAT

Operating a VCR

To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate the VCR

Turn on/off POWER Change channels CH +/– Record N while pressing z Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback Play N Stop x

DVD/VCR (FUNCTION)

Fast forward M Rewind the tape m

Pause

X (press again to res ume normal playback)

(release to resume normal playback)

Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer

To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate the DVD

Turn on/off POWER

If you have a DVD changer, to skip disk

Play N Display the DVD disc menu MENU Stop

Pause

DVD/VCR (FUNCTION) Step through different

x Display the top menu TOP MEN U

X (press again to resume

normal playback)

tracks of the disc Step through different chapters of the

disc Select a track directly 0-9, ENT

Operate the DVD menu V v B b,

M to step forward or m to step backward

CH + to step forward o r CH – to step backward

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Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV)

To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate the DVD

Turn on/off POWER Pause X Select other equipment connected to

the DAV Skip a disk F2 Move highlight (cursor) V v B b Display the top menu TOP MENU Select item Display the DVD disc menu MENU Change volume VOL +/–, MUTING

DVD/VCR (FUNCTION)

F1 Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback

Play N Stop x

Operating a DVD/VCR Combo Unit

To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate the DVD/VCR

Turn on/off POWER If you have a DVD/VCR combo component,

Select the DVD F 1 Select the VCR F 2

Display the DVD disc menu MENU Change channels (VCR) 0-9, ENT (using tuner) Play N Stop x Pause X

DVD/VCR (FUNCTION)

Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback

Move highlight (cursor) and select (DVD)

Record (VCR) N while pressing z

Specify the previous chapter/track Specify the next chapter/track

V v B b

CH – CH +

Operating a DVD/HDD Combo Unit

To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate the DVD/HDD

Turn on/off POWER Select the HDD

Select the DVD Play N

Stop x Display the DVD disc menu MENU Pause X Display the top menu TOP MENU

DVD/VCR (FUNCTION)

F 1 F 2

Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback Move highlight (cursor)

and select Record N while pressing z Specify the previous chapter/track

Specify the next chapter/track

V v B b

CH – CH +

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Operating an AV Receiver

To Do This ... Press ...

Turn on/off POWER Change volume VOL +/–, MUTING

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Special Buttons on the Remote Control

Using the Wide Screen Mode

4:3 Original source (Standard definition source)

16:9 Original source (High definition source)

z When the TV receives a

720p or 1080i signal that is 4:3 aspect ratio picture with a black bar at each side, Full returns the picture to its original size.

z You can also access the

Wide Mode settings in the Screen settings. For details, see page 51.

Wide Mode : Normal

Wide Mode : Full

Wide Mode : Zoom

Wide Mode : Wide Zoom

Wide Mode : Full

Wide Mode : Zoom

MODE

WIDE

When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal, Normal cannot be selected.

Changing the wide screen mode

4:3 Original source

Standard def inition source

Wide Zoom Wide Z oom

Normal Normal

16:9 Original source

High definition source

This mode is not available

Full Full

Zoom Zoom

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Using the Jump Function

Using the Freeze Function

While the picture is frozen, the sound continues to be output normally.

You can change or jump between the last two channels.

JUMP

Previous channel

You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. When you press the button once, the current screen is frozen and the sub screen appears. When you press the b utton twice, only the frozen screen is displayed; when you press it a third time, the normal screen returns.

Freeze

FREEZE

Current program Move the sub screen

with V v B b.

Frozen picture

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Using the Power Saving Function

If you turn off the TV when the Power Saving mode is on, the mode stays on next time you turn on the TV except Picture Off.

z You can set the Power

Saving mode to on using the settings screen. Select Power Saving in the Setup settings, then set it to Standard or Reduced.

z When Picture Off is

selected, the PIC OFF LED lights.

To cancel the Freeze function mode

Press FREEZE until the normal screen appears.

With Freeze function active, some functions are unavailable, such as WEGA GATE.

You can reduce the power consumption of the TV.

POWER SAVING

Power Saving : Standard

Power Saving : Reduced

Power Saving : Picture Off

To cancel the Power Saving mode

Press POWER SAVING repeatedly until “Power Saving: Standard” appears.

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Using the Sleep Function

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

z “TV will turn off soon”

appears one minute before the TV shuts off. This message may not appear if you are performing other operations in the settings.

z You can set the Sleep

timer to on using the Clock/Timers settings. Select Sleep in the Clock/Timers settings, then set it to 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or Off.

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

Sleep : Off

SLEEP

Sleep : 15

Sleep : 30

Sleep : 45

Sleep : 60

Sleep : 90

While the Sleep timer is activated, the TIMER LED on the TV lights up in red.

To cancel the Sleep timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly until Sleep Off appears or turn the TV power to of f then turn on the TV again.

Introducing WEGA GATE

TOP MENU MENU GUIDE SLEEP

FUNCTION

RETURN

WEGA GATE

Overview of WEGA GATE

WEGA GATE provides one button access for controlling yo ur TV. It enables you to perform a variety of tasks intuitively with a control panel on the screen rather than a variety of remote control button presses. When you press the WEGA GATE button, you can perform basic TV operation: your favorite channels, watching TV, images from external equipment or setting menus.

1 Press WEGA GATE on the remo te.

WEGA GATE contr ol panel appears.

WEGA GATE

Favorites

TV List

External Inputs

Settings

Show your Favorite Channels

Select: Set: Exit:

2 Press V/v to highlight the item.

3 Press to select.

Press WEGA GATE to exit.

WEGA GATE

The WEGA GATE screen gives you access to the following items:

Icon Description

The Favorites feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 8 favorites channels that you specify. For details, see page 44.

Favorites

The TV List featur e lets you select TV prog ra ms from a list of chan nel la bels. You can assign a label to the channel. For details, see page 45.

TV List

The External Inputs feature lets you select equipment that is connected to your TV, such as a DVD pla y er. You can assign a label to your equipment or sk ip unused inputs conveniently. For details, see page 45.

Introducing WEGA GATE

External Inputs

Settings

The Settings feature lets you adjust the Video, Audio, Screen, Channel, Parent, Clock/Timers or Setup settings. For details, see page 45.

Introducing WEGA GATE

Navigating and Select

Use your remote control to navigate through WEGA GATE and the settings.

To Do This ... Press ...

Display WEGA GATE cont rol panel Press WEGA GATE. Display Settings Press WEGA GATE and select Settings. Move through Settings Press V v B b. Select an option to change Press . Move back to upper layer Press RETURN or select Return in the settings. Select (confirm) changed setting Press . Exit WEGA GATE control panel or Settings Press WEGA GATE.

Using Favorites in WEGA GATE

The Favorites feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 8 fa v ori te channels that you specify. You can create a list using the Add to Favorites option.

1 Select Favorites from the WEGA GATE control panel and pres s .

The Favorite Channels list appears. Make your selection.

Favorite Channels

Return

Add to Favorites

38 : FOX

7 : ABC

4 : NBC

2 : CBS

101 : CNN

48 : TNT

120 : NICK

20 : PBS

Select: Set: Exit:

WEGA GATE

2 Press M/m to highlight the desired channel and press .

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

Add to Favorites and press .

• When the Favorite Channels list is full, remove a channel from your

list using Favorite Channels in the Channel settings and try again. (see page 53 )

Using TV List in WEGA GATE

The TV List feature lets you select TV programs from a list of channel labels. You can also assign a label using Label Channels in the Channel settings. (see page 54)

1 Select TV List from the WEGA GATE control panel and press .

The TV channel list appears. Make your selection.

TV List

Return

FOX

ABC

NBC

CBS

CNN

TNT

NICK

PBS

Introducing WEGA GATE

Select: Set: Exit:

WEGA GATE

2 Press M/m to highlight the desired channel and press .

Using External Inputs in WEGA GATE

The External Inputs feature lets you select the external inputs connected to your TV. You can also assign a label using Label Video Inputs in the Setup settings. (see page 61)

1 Select External Inputs from the WEGA GATE control panel and press

The External Inputs list appears. Make your selection.

External Inputs

Return

Cable box

Video1

Video2

Receiver

Video3

Video4

Satellite

Video5

Video6

Select: Set: Exit:

WEGA GATE

2 Press M/m to highlight the desired external input and press .

Using Settings in WEGA GATE

The Settings feature lets you enter to the settings screen where most of advanced settings and adjustments are performed. See “Overview of the Settings” in page 46.

Using the Settings

Overview of the Settings

The Settings provides you access to the following features:

Settings Allows you to set/change

Video Picture Mode (page 48)

Video

Picture Mode: Vivid Reset: Picture: Max Brightness: 40 Color: 60 Hue: 0 Sharpness: 18 Color Temp.: Cool CineMotion: Off Black Corrector: On NR: Medium Backlight: Max

Select: Exit:

Set:

Back:

Audio

Audio TV

Sound Mode: Dynamic Reset: Treble: 0 Bass: 0 Balance: 0 Steady Sound: Off Effect: Off MTS: Stereo Speaker: On Audio Out:

Select: Exit:

Set:

Back:

Screen

Wide Mode: Wide Zoom 4:3 Default: Wide Zoom Overscan: Normal V Center: 0 H Center: 0

Phase: Pitch: Reset:

Select: Exit:

Set:

Back:

Channel

Channel TV

Favorite Channels Cable: On Channel Fix: Off Auto Program: Show/Hide Channels Label Channels

WEGA GATE

Reset (page 48) Picture (page 48) Brightness (page 48) Color (page 48) Hue (page 48) Sharpness (page 48) Color Temp. (page 48)

Sound Mode (page 49) Reset (page 49) Treble (page 4 9) Bass (page 49) Balance (page 49) Steady Sound (page 49) Effect (page 49) MTS (page 49) Speaker (page 50) Audio Out (page 50)

Wide Mode (page 51) 4:3 Default (page 51) Overscan (page 52) V Center (page 52) H Center (page 52) Phase (page 52) Pitch (page 52) Reset (page 52)

Favorite Channels (page 53) Cable (page 53) Channel Fix (page 53) Auto Program (page 53) Show/Hide Channels (page 54) Label Channels (page 54)

CineMotion (page 48) Black Corrector (page 48) NR (pages 48) Backlight (pages 48)

Select: Exit:

Set:

Back:

WEGA GATE

Settings Allows you to set/change

Parent

Parent TV

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

Lock (page 55) Select Country (page 55) Change Password (page 55)

Using the Settings

Select: Exit:

Set:

Back:

Clock/Timers

Clock/Timers TV

Sleep: Off Timer 1: Off Timer 2: Off Current Time

Select: Exit:

Set:

Back:

Setup

Setup TV

Caption Vision: Off Info Banner: On Label Video Inputs Language: English

Auto YC:

Power Saving: Standard Light Sensor: On

Select: Exit:

Set:

Back:

WEGA GATE

Sleep (page 58) Timer 1 (page 58) Timer 2 (page 58) Current Time (page 59)

Using the Settings

WEGA GATE

Caption Vision (page 60) Info Banner (page 60) Label Video Inputs (page 61) Language (page 61) Auto YC (page 61) Power Saving (page 61) Light Sensor (page 61)

WEGA GATE

Using the Settings

Using the Video Settings

To select the Video settings

1. Press

WEGA GATE

To exit the Video settings, press .

Selecting Video Options

z To change from one

Picture Mode to another, use PICTURE on the remote control.

z You can alter the Picture

Mode options (Vivid, Standard, Pro) for each video input (including the TV antenna input).

z You can alter the Video

settings (Picture, Brightness, Color, etc.) for each Mode.

z Color, Hue, Sharpness,

CineMotion, Black Corrector and NR are not available for PC input.

2. Select

Settings

WEGA GATE

The Video settings includes the following options: To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection.

Option Description

Picture Mode

Customized picture viewing

Reset Reset all settings and adjustments to the default setting for each

Picture Adju st to increase picture contrast, or decrease picture contrast. Brightness Adjust to bright en or darken the picture. Color Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity. Hue Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones. Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture. Color Temp.

White adjustment

CineMotion Provides an optimized display by automatically detecting film

Black Corrector Select On to enhance the black colors to give the picture strong

NR (Noise reduction)

Backlight Adjust to brighten or darken the backlight.

3.Highlight

Video

WEGA GATE

4. Press

to select

Video

Picture Mode: Vivid Reset: Picture: Max Brightness: 40 Color: 60 Hue: 0 Sharpness: 18 Color Temp.: Cool CineMotion: Off Black Corrector: On NR: Medium Backlight: Max

Select: Exit:

Set:

Vivid Standard Pro

Back:

Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and

sharpness.

Standard Select for standard picture settings.

Recommended for home entertainment.

Pro Select for professional monitor like appearance

settings.

Picture Mode (Vivid, Standard, Pro) (except for the options grayed out).

Cool Select to give the white colors a bluish tint. Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint. Warm Select to give the white colors a reddish tint.

content and applyin g a reverse 3-2 pulldown process. Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural-looking.

contrast. Select to reduce the noise level of connected equipment. It is

also effective on the signal from the VHF/UHF jack. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off.

Using the Settings

Using the Audio Settings

To select the Audio settings

1.Press

WEGA GATE

To exit the Audio settings, press .

Selecting Audio Options

z To change from one Sound

Mode option to another, use SOUND on the remote control.

z Treble, Bass and Balance

are adjustable when the Audio Out option is set to Variable.

z Sound Mode settings are

independent of T reble/Bass settings.

z To change from one Effect

option to another, use

on the remote

control.

z To change from one MTS

option to another, use MTS/SAP on t he remote control.

z MTS is not available when

Video, Component, HDMI or PC input is selected.

2. Select

Settings

WEGA GATE

The Audio settings includes the following options: To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection.

Option Description

Sound Mode

Customized sound listening

Reset Reset the following settings; Treble, Bass and Balance to the

Treble Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds. Bass Adjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds. Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance. Steady Sound Auto Select to stabilize the volum e.

Effect TruSurround Select for surround sound (for stereo programs

MTS

Enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs

3.Highlight

Audio

Audio TV

4. Press

to select

Sound Mode: Dynamic Reset: Treble: 0 Bass: 0 Balance: 0 Steady Sound: Off Effect: Off MTS: Stereo Speaker: On Audio Out:

Select: Exit:

Set:

Dynamic Natural Clear Voice

Back:

WEGA GATE

Dynamic Select to enhance treble and bass. Natural Flat setting. Clear Voice Suitable for spoken dialogue.

default setting.

Off Select to turn off Steady Sound.

only).

Simulated Adds a surround-like effect to mono pr ograms. Off Select for normal stereo or mono reception. Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a

program broadcast in stereo.

Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second

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

Mono Select for mono reception. Use to reduce noise

during weak stereo broadcasts.

Using the Settings

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Using the Settings

z Headphones are off when

the Speaker option is set to Off.

z Variable in Audio Out

option is available only when the Speaker option is set to Off.

Option Description

Speaker On Select to turn on the TV speakers.

Off Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to

the TV’s sound only through your external audio receiver and speakers.

Audio Out

Easy control of volume adjustments

Variable The T V’s speaker are turned off, and the audio

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

Fixed The TV’s speakers are turned off and the audio

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

Using the Settings

Using the Screen Settings

To select the Screen settings

1.Press

WEGA GATE

To exit the Screen settings, press .

Selecting Screen Options

z To change from one Wide

Mode option to another, use WIDE on the remote control.

For Wide Zoom and Zoom modes, you can adjust the vertical position of the picture. For details, see page 52.

z Normal, Full1 and Full2 are

available for W ide Mode when PC input is selected.

z 4:3 Default functions only

when the TV receives 480i or 480p signals.

z If 4:3 Default option is set

to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting changes only for the current channel. When you change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off.

2. Select

Settings

3.Highlight

WEGA GATE

The Screen settings includes the following options: To highlight an option and to change settings, press VvB b. Press to confirm the selection.

Option Description

Wide Mode

Select a Wide Mode to use for 4:3 sources

4:3 Default

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

Screen

WEGA GATE

4. Press

to select

Screen

Wide Mode: Wide Zoom 4:3 Default: Wide Zoom Overscan: Normal V Center: 0 H Center: 0

Phase: Pitch: Reset:

Select: Exit:

Set:

Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom

Back:

Wide Zoom Select to enlarge to fill screen with minimum

distortion.

Normal Select to display 4:3 picture in original size

when the original source is 4:3 (Standard definition source).

Full Select to enlarge the origin al pict ure

horizontally to fill the screen when the original source is 4:3 (Standard definition source). When the original source is 16:9 (High definition source), select this mode t o di splay 16:9 picture in original size.

Zoom Select to enlarge the original picture without

distorting the aspect ratio.

Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9

screen, keeping the original image as much as possible.

Normal Select to return the 4:3 picture to its original

size.

Full Select to enlarge the 4:3 pic ture ho riz on tally

only, to fill the 16:9 screen.

Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally and

vertically to an equal aspect ratio that f ills the 16:9 screen. Useful for watching Letterbox movies.

Off Select to continue using the current Wide Screen

Mode setting when the channel or input is changed.

Not available for PC input.

Using the Settings

(Continued)

Using the Settings

4:3 Default and Overscan are not available fo r PC Input.

Option Description

Overscan Normal Displays a standard size picture.

+1/+2 Allows you to ad ju st the viewable picture area

size. This is useful for viewing ticker tape or banners at the top or botto m of the screen.

Not available for PC input.

The setting of V Center and H Center c an be between – 50 and + 50 for PC input.

V Center (Vertical Center)

Allows you to mov e the po si tion of the pict ure up and down in the window. Available onl y in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes. Press V/v and press to choose a correc tion between +10 and –10 (Zoom mode), and +10 and –10 (Wide Zoom mode).

z H Center feature is useful if

TV is connected to game equipment.

H Center (Horizontal Center)

Allows you to move the position of the picture left a nd right in the window. This function allows for horizontal adjustment of the picture being displayed.

Phase Adjust after Pitch to fine tune overall sharpness.

Available only for PC input.

Pitch Adjust uneven sharpness on screen.

z Adjust Phase and Pitch

with Wide Mode set to Normal.

Reset Clear Wide Mode , V Center, H Center, Phase and Pitch

Available only for PC input.

adjustments you made to the factory settings.

Available only for PC input.

PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart

Resolution Signals Horizontal

VGA 640 × 480 31.5 60 –*

SVGA 800 × 600 35.2 56 ✔

XGA 1024 × 768 48.4 60 ✔

WXGA 1280 × 768 47.4 60 ✔

*: Corresponding to the VGA signal

(Pixel)

640 × 480 37.9 73 ✔ 640 × 480 37.5 75 ✔ 720 × 400 31.5 70 –*

800 × 600 37.9 60 ✔ 800 × 600 46.9 75 ✔ 800 × 600 48.1 72 ✔ 848 × 480 31.0 60 ✔

1024 × 768 56.5 70 ✔ 1024 × 768 60 75 ✔

1280 × 768 47.8 60 ✔ 1280 × 768 60.3 75 ✔ 1360 × 768 47.7 60 ✔

× Vertical

(Line)

Horizontal frequency (kHz)

Vertical frequency (Hz)

VESA standard

This TV does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. If a signal other than in th e abov e c hart is input, it ma y not be displa y ed pro perly or ma y n ot be displayed

as you set. Using the Vertical frequency (Hz) of the personal computer at 60 is recommended.

Using the Settings

Using the Channel Settings

To select the Channel settings

1.Press

WEGA GATE

To exit the Channel settings, press .

Selecting Channel Options

z Also, you can access the

Favorite Channels list on the WEGA GATE control panel.

2. Select

Settings

3.Highlight

Channel

WEGA GATE

The Channel settings includes the following options: To highlight an option and to change settings, press VvB b. Press to confirm the selection.

Option Description

Favorite Channels

Cable On Select if you are receiving cable channels with a

Channel Fix

Useful when you have a cable box or a satellite receiver connected

Auto Program Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all

Channel TV

Favorite Channels

4. Press

to select

Cable: On Channel Fix: Off Auto Program: Show/Hide Channels Label Channels

Select: Exit:

Set:

Back:

On Off

WEGA GATE

Lets you set up a list of up to 8 of your favorite chann e ls.

1 Press to select Program. 2 Press V/v to highlight a Favorite Channel number (1-8)

which you want to make you r F avorite Channel, then press

to select it.

3 Press V/v to scroll through the channels until you find the

channel that you would like to edit and then press to select it.

4 To select other Favorite Channel numbers, repeat steps 2-3. 5 Press B to return to the Channel settings, or press WEGA

GATE to exit Settings.

CATV cable.

Off Select if you are using an antenna.

You should run Auto Program after changing the

cable setting. Off Turns off Channel Fix. 2-6 Select one of these channels if somethin g is

connected to the VHF/UHF jack.

Video 1, 4 Use this setting if you have connected the

equipment to the A/V input jacks.

receivable channels.

Using the Settings

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Using the Settings

z Channels that you set to be

hidden can be accessed only with the 0-9 buttons.

z Also, you can access the

TV channel list on the WEGA GATE control panel.

Option Description

Show/Hide Channels

Allows you to show or hide channels that appear when you us e the CH +/– buttons.

1 Press V/v to scroll through the channels until you find the

channel you want to show or hide. Then press to

select it.

2 Press V/v to determine if the channel will be shown or

hidden.

3 To show or hide more channe ls, repeat steps 1 and 2. 4 Press B to return to the Channel settings, or press WEGA

GATE to exit Settings.

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

channel numbers.

1 Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then

press to select the channel number that you want to

assign a label.

2 Press V v B b to highlight Label and press . 3 Press V/v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9,

etc.). Then press to select the highlighted character.

Repeat to add up to 5 characters to the label.

4 To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-3. 5 Press B to return to the Channel settings, or press WEGA

GATE to exit Settings.

Using the Parent Settings

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

Using the Settings

To select the Pa rent settings

1.Press

WEGA GATE

2. Select

Settings

3.Highlight

Parent

4. Press

to select

Parent TV

Lock: Off Select Country: Change Password

Off Child Youth Young Adult Custom

Use 0-9 on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. The first time you create a password, confirm the password by entering it

Select: Exit:

Set:

Back:

again. The Parent settings options appear. To exit the Parent settings, press .

WEGA GATE

You need your password for any future access into the Parent settings. If you lose your password, see

“Lost password.” on page 64.

Selecting Parent Options

z If you are not familiar with

the Parental Guideline rating system, you should select Child, Youth, or Young Adult to help simplify the rating selection. To set more specific ratings, select Custom.

z For descriptions of Child,

Youth, and Young Adult ratings, see page 56.

The Parent settings includes the following options: To change settings, press VvB b. Press to confirm the selection.

Option Description

Lock

Turn ratings on/off and select a rating system

Select Country U.S.A. Select to use USA rating s (se e pa g e 56 ) .

Change Password

Off Parental lock is off. No programs are blocked

from viewing.

Child Maximum ratings permitted are:

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

Youth Maximum ratings permitted are:

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

Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are:

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

Custom Select to set rating s manu ally.

s US: See page 56 for details. s Canada: See page 57 for details.

Canada Select to use Canadian ratings (see page 57). For changing your password.

WEGA GATE

Using the Settings

US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options

z The Content-Based

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

z To ensure maximum

blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings.

z If you 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.

For US models, t he Custom R ating menu includes the foll owi ng options . Fo r Canadian models, see page 57.

Option Description

Movie Rating G All children and General Audience.

PG Parental Guidance suggested. PG-13 Parental Guidance for children under 13. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is

suggested for children under 17.

NC-17 and X No one 17 or under allowed.

TV Rating

Block programs by their rating, content or both

Unrated

Block progr ams or movies that are broadcast without a rating

Age-Based Ratings TV-Y All children. TV-Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older. TV-G General Audience. TV-PG Parental Guidance suggested. TV-14 Parents Strongly caution ed. TV-MA Mature Audience only. Content-Based Ratings FV Fant asy Violence. D Suggestive Dialogue. L Strong Language. S Sexual situations. V Violence. Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcast

without a rating.

Block Bloc ks all programs and movies that are

broadcast without a rating.

Viewing Blocked Programs

You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password. This temporarily switches off Parent. To reactivate the Parent settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is turned on again, your Parent settings are reactivated.

Using the Settings

Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options

Viewing Blocked Programs

For Canadian models, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options. For US models, see page 56

Option Description

English Rating C All children.

C8+ Children 8 years and older. G General programming. PG Parental Guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming.

French Rating G General programming.

8ans+ Not recommended for young children. 13ans+ Not recommended for ages under 13. 16ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16. 18ans+ Programming restricted to adults.

U.S.A. Rating See “US Models” on page 56 for details.

Using the Settings

Using the Clock/Timers Settings

To Select the Clock/Timers settings

1. Press

WEGA GATE

To exit the Clock/Timers settings, press .

Selecting Clock/Timers Options

z To retur n to the Timer

settings after programming one of the Timers or current time, press B.

z Timer will be set to Off

when:

• Auto Program is executed

• Channel Fix is set

• the AC power cord is disconnected and then reconnected to turn the TV on and the Current Time is displayed as

--:-- --.

2. Select

Settings

3.Highlight

Clock/Timers

WEGA GATE

The Clock/Timers settings includes the following options: To highlight an option and to change settings, press VvB b. Press to confirm the selection.

Option Description

Sleep Set the time in minutes (15 minutes, 30 minutes,

Timer 1 Timer 2

4. Press

to select

Clock/Timers TV

Sleep: Off Timer 1: Off Timer 2: Off Current Time

Select: Exit:

Set:

Off 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes

Back:

WEGA GATE

45 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, or Off) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatica lly.

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

Timer 1 and Timer 2 are not available to be set until you set the Current Time.

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

timer, press b or .

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

press . Set Select to set the Timer by day, time,

duration, and channel.

On Select to turn on the timer. Off Select to turn off the Timer. (Your

previous settings are saved.)

3 If you selected Set in step 2, press V/v to set the day(s),

hour, minute, duration, and channel number. Press or b to confirm each setting and move to the next setting. Press B to go back to the prev ious setti ng and sele ct On to turn on the timer. TIMER LED on the front panel will light, indicating the timer has been set.

4 Press WEGA GATE to exit Settings.

Using the Settings

Option Description

Current Time Select to set the current time (day, hour, minute, and AM/PM).

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

AM/PM). Press or b to confirm each setting and move to the ne xt setting . Press B to go back to the pre vio us setting.

3 Press WEGA GATE to exit Settings.

Using the Settings

Using the Setup Settings

To select the Setup settings

1.Press

WEGA GATE

To exit the Setup settings, press .

Selecting Setup Options

2. Select

Settings

3.Highlight

WEGA GATE

The Setup settings includes the following options: To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection.

Option Description

Caption Vision Allows you to s elect from several closed caption modes (for

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

Setup

Setup TV

4. Press

to select

Caption Vision: Off Info Banner: On Label Video Inputs Language: English

Auto YC: On

Power Saving: Standard Light Sensor: On

Select: Exit:

Set:

Back:

Off CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Text1 Text2 Text3 Text4

WEGA GATE

programs that are broadcast with closed cap tion).

Off Caption Vision is turned of f. CC1, CC2,

CC3, CC4

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

Text1,Text2, Text3,Text4

Displays network/station info rm at ion presen te d using either half or the whole screen (if available).

broadcaster offers this service). Displays for up to four seconds when the channel is change d o r th e DISPLAY button is pressed.

z If you have assigned

Video Labels, you can access the External Inputs list on the WEGA GATE control panel.

z The Skip label is useful for

inputs to which no equipment is connected.

z To change from one

Power Saving option to another, use POWER SAVING on the remote control.

z In low light ambient the

range of the backlight control is reduced when the light sensor is set to On.

Using the Settings

Option Description

Label Video Inputs

Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 4 ja ck, you can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 4 input. Then when you press TV/VIDEO to change inputs, the Video Label you assigned to that input appears on screen.

1 Press V/v to highlight the video input (VIDEO 1-6) to

which you want to assign a label. Then press to select the input.

2 Press V/v to highlight one of the displayed labels. Then

press to select the label.

You can select from the following labels for each input:

Video 1-3 Video 1-3, VHS, DVD, Receiver, Satellite,

Video 4-5 Video 4-5, DVD, Satellite, Cable Box, DTV,

Video 6 Video 6, PC, DVD, HD, Game, Skip

If you select Skip, your TV skips this input when you press the TV/VIDEO button.

Language Select to display all on-screen Settings in your language of

choice: English, Español, Français.

Auto YC When connecting b oth VIDEO IN and S VIDEO IN, you can

select the jack from which the TV receives the input signal. The TV is factory set to receive S VIDEO input signals.

Cable Box, 8mm, DTV, Game, LD, Beta, Skip

HD, Game, PVR, Skip

1 Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until the desired video inp ut

appears.

2 After selecting the Auto YC option, to watch the picture s

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 .

3 Press WEGA GATE to exit Settings.

Power Saving Standard Select to view picture without the benefit of

Reduced Select to view picture with reduced power

Picture Off Select to turn off the picture. Audio stays on

Light Sensor Select

On to enable the automatic brightness control. The light

sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to automatically adjust the picture brightness based on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions.

Be sure not to put anything around the sensor, as its function may be affected. See page 13 on the sensor.

Power Saving.

consumption. It also enhances the black level.

with your selected volume setting .

Using the Settings

Other Information

Troubleshooting

Trouble Symptoms and Remedies

Problem Possible Remedies

No picture (screen not lit), no sound.

No picture.

No picture. ❑ Check Power Saving settings (page 61). Cannot receive any channels. ❑ Make sure the power cord is connected securely.

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

TV is locked to one channel. ❑ Check your Channel Fix setting (page 53).

Cannot receive any channels when using cable TV.

Cannot receive or select channels.

The TV turns off automatically. ❑ Check if the Sleep timer is activated (page 58). No picture from some video sources.

Poor picture.

Double images or ghosts. ❑ Check antenna/cable connections.

❑ If your TV does not turn on, and a red ligh t keeps flashing, your TV ma y

need service. Call your local Sony Servi c e Center.

❑ Turn on the power of the TV. ❑ Check antenna/cable connections. ❑ Set Cable to Off in the Channel settings (page 53). ❑ Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in

the TV’s memory (page 53).

❑ Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in

the TV’s memory (page 53).

❑ Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in

the TV’s memory (page 53).

❑ Make sure Cable in the Channel settings is set to On (page 53). ❑ Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in

the TV’s memory (page 53).

❑ Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV. ❑ Press TV/VIDEO on the remote con t ro l (page 33). ❑ If you connect video equipment to the S VIDEO input of the TV, set Auto

YC to On in the Setup settings (page 61).

❑ Press WEGA GATE on the remote contro l. Select your desired input from

the External Inputs list.

❑ Check the antenna location and direction.

Other Information

Problem Possible Remedies

Only snow and noise appear on the screen.

Dotted lines or stripes. ❑ Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, or hair-

No color/Dark picture/Color is not correct The picture is to o bright. ❑ Press PICTURE to select the desired Picture mode (page 33). Noisy picture. ❑ Make sure that the an tenna is connected using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial

No sound/Noisy sound

Good picture, no soun d. ❑ Check the volume control.

Audio noise. ❑ Make sure that the antenna is connected usi ng the supplied 75-ohm coax ial

Striped no ise during playback/recording of a VCR.

Cannot operate settings item. ❑ If the option you want to select appears in a pale color, you cannot s elect it. Wide Screen Mode changes

automatically.

Remote control does not operate. ❑ The batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.

❑ Check if the ant enna is broken or bent. ❑ Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in

normal use, 1-2 years at the seaside.)

dryers.

❑ Press PICTURE to select the desi red Picture mode (page 33). ❑ Adjust the Picture Mode options in the V id eo setting s (pag e 48).

cable.

❑ Keep the antenna cable away from other conn ecting cords. ❑ Do not use 300-ohm twin l ead cables as interference may occur.

❑ Press MUTING or VOL + so that “Muting” disappears from the screen

(page 32).

❑ Disconnect your headphones. ❑ Set Speaker to On in the Audio settings (page 50). If it is set to Off, sound

is not output from the TV’s speakers regardless of the TV’s volum e contro l.

cable.

❑ Keep the antenna cable away from other conn ecting cords. ❑ Do not use 300-ohm twin l ead cables as interference may occur. ❑ Press MTS/SAP to select Mono (page 33).

❑ This is caused by video head interferen ce. Keep your VCR away from the

TV.

❑ Leave a space of 30 cm (11 7/8 inches) between your VCR and the TV to

avoid noise.

❑ Avoid installing your VCR in front of the TV or a t the side of the TV.

❑ The current Wide Screen Mode setting is automatically replaced with the

4:3 Default setting when you change the channel or video input, if 4:3 Default in the Screen settings is set to other than Off. If you want to lock in the Wide Screen Mode selected with the WIDE button, set 4:3 Default to Off in the Screen settings (page 51 ).

❑ Check the polarity of the batteries. ❑ Press the TV (FUNCTION) button first for TV operation. ❑ Point the remote control at the remote control sensor of the TV. ❑ Install the TV away from fluorescent lights. ❑ Press FUNCTION button for corresponding device you want to control.

Other Information

(Continued)

Other Information

Problem Possible Remedies

Cannot change channels with the remote control.

Lost password. ❑ Select the Parent settings on the settings screen, then enter the following

❑ If you are using another device to change channels, be sure you have not

inadvertently switched your TV from channel 3 or 4 setting. Use the Channel Fix opti on to “fix” the channel bas e d on the type of hookup (page 53).

❑ 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 32).

master password: 4357. The master password clears your pre vio us pass word and allows you to enter a new password (page 55).

Contacting Sony

If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony TV, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or 1-877-899-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only). Before calling Sony customer support, please write down the model and serial numbers of your TV. You’ll find this information on the front cover of this manual.

Other Information

Specifications

Television system:

American TV standard

Channel coverage:

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

Antenna:

75-ohm external terminal for VHF/ UH F

Screen size (measured diagonally):

KLV-S19 A 10 : 19 inches KLV-S23 A 10 : 23 inches KLV-S26 A 10 : 26 inches KLV-S32 A 10 : 32 inches

Panel System:

LCD (Liquid Crystal Displa y) Panel

Display resolution (horizontal × vertical):

KLV-S19A10: 1,280 dots × 768 lin es KLV-S23A10/KLV-S26A10/KLV-S32A10:

VIDEO IN 1/2/3:

S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN):

VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modu lati on)

HD/DVD IN 4:

YPBPR (Component Video):

AUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modulation)

HDMI IN 5:

HDMI: Video:480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i

AUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modu lati on)

AU D I O OU T:

500 mVrms (100% modulation) More than 1 Vrms at the maximum volume setting (Variable) More than 500 mVrms (Fixed)

PC IN 6:

D-sub 15-pin, analog RGB, 0.7 Vp-p , 75 ohms, pos itive See the PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart on page 52

PC AUDIO INPUT:

Stereo mini jack, 0.5 Vrms, 1 kilohm

1,366 dots × 768 lines

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbala nc ed, sync

negative

C: 0.286 Vp -p (Burst signal), 75 ohms

Impedance: 47 kilohms

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbala nc ed, sync

negative

B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

P Signal format: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i

Impedance: 47 kilohms

Audio:Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1

and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits

Impedance: 47 kilohms

Headphones:

Stereo mini ja ck Impedance: 16 ohms

Speaker:

Full range: 4 × 10 cm (1 5/8 × 4 inches) (2)

(KLV-S19A10/KLV-S23A10)

4.2 × 15 cm (1 (KLV-S26A10)

5.5 × 15 cm (2 (KLV-S32A10)

/16 × 6 inches) (2)

/4 × 6 inches) (2)

Speaker output:

KLV-S19A10/KLV-S23A10: 5 W + 5 W KLV-S26A10/KLV-S32A10: 10 W + 10 W

Powe r requirement:

KLV-S23A10/KLV-S26A10/KLV-S32A10:

120 V-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

KLV-S19A10: 18 V DC, with AC power adaptor

AC power adaptor for KLV-S19A10:

Model name: AC-FD008 Rating: Input AC 100 V-240 V

50/60 Hz, 128 W

Output DC 18 V 6.11 A

Power consumpti on :

In use: KL V-S19A10: 95 W

In standb y: KLV-S19A10: Less t han 1.3 W

KL V-S23A10: 110 W KL V-S26A10: 120 W KL V-S32A10: 155 W

KLV-S23A10/KLV-S26A10/ KLV-S32 A 10: Less than 1 W

Dimensions (W/H/D):

KLV-S19A10: (with stand) 468 × 402 × 218 mm

(without stand) 468 × 364 × 84 mm

KLV-S23A10: (with stand) 566 × 448 × 218 mm

(without stand) 566 × 411 × 89 mm

KLV-S26A10: (with stand) 658 × 517 × 309 mm

(without stand) 658 × 474 × 90 mm

KLV-S32A10: (with stand) 792 × 608 × 309 mm

(without stand) 792 × 564 × 99 mm

/2 × 15 7/8 × 8 5/8 inches)

(18

/2 × 14 3/8 × 3 3/8 inches)

(18

/8 × 17 3/4 × 8 5/8 inches)

(22

/8 × 16 1/4 × 3 5/8 inches)

(22

(26 × 20

(26 × 18

(31

/8 × 12 1/4 inches)

/4 × 3 5/8 inches)

/4 × 24 × 12 1/4 inches)

/4 × 22 1/4 × 4 inches)

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Other Information

Mass:

KLV- S19A 10: (with stand) 9.9 kg (21 lb. 14 oz.)

KLV- S23A 1 0: (with stand) 12.3 kg (27 lb. 2 oz.)

KLV- S26A10: (with stand) 16.6 kg (36 lb. 10 oz.)

KLV- S32A 1 0: (with stand) 20.5 kg (45 lb. 4 oz.)

(without stand) 6.3 kg (13 lb. 15 oz.)

(without stand) 8.7 kg (19 lb. 3 oz.)

(without stand) 12.8 kg (28 lb. 4 oz.)

(without stand) 16.7 kg (36 lb. 14 oz.)

Supplied accessories:

Remote control RM-YA001 (1) Size AA batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable (1) AC power cord (1) AC power adaptor (1) (KLV-S19A10 only) HD15-HD15 cable (1) Support belt (1), securing screw (1) and wood screw (1) Operating Instructions (1 ) Quick Setup Guide (1) Leaflet (Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket,

Warranty Card (1)

KLV-S19A10 only) (1)

Optional accessories:

Headphones plug adap tor Connecting cables Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL11 (KLV-S19A10)

SU-WL31 (KLV-S23A10/KLV-S26A10/ KLV-S32A10)

Optional access ories’ availability ma y dep end on its stock.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Index

4:3 Default, screen setting 51

5.1 Channel DVD using with

remote control 37

AC IN 16 Audio Out 50 AUDIO OUT jack, described 16 Audio setting 46, 49 Auto Program 30, 53 Auto SAP, MTS setting 49 Auto YC 61

backlight, adjusting 48 balance, adjusting 49 bass, adjusting 49 bilingual audio 49 black corrector 48 brightness, adjusting 48

cable

channel setting 53 with VCR, connecting 22

cable box

using with remote cont rol 36

Camcorder connection 29 Caption Vision 10, 60 CH buttons 13, 33 Channel fix 53 Channel setting 46, 53 channels

creating labels 54 setting up 30

CineMotion 10, 48 Clear Voice, Sound Mode 49 Clock/Time rs setting 47, 58 closed caption modes 60 color, adjusting 48 Cool, Color Temp. 48

DC IN 16 DISPLAY button 32 DVD player

using with remote control 36 with A/V connectors,

connecting 25

DVD/VCR (FUNCTION) button

DVI-HDTV equipped device

connection 27

Dynamic, Sound Mode 49

effect setting 49 ENT button 13, 33 External Inputs, WEGA GATE

43, 45

F1 button 33 F2 button 33 Favorite Channels 53 Favorites, WEGA GATE 43, 44 Fixed, audio setting 50 Freeze 39 FREEZE button 32 Full mode, screen setting 38, 51 Full1 mode, screen setting 51 Full2 mode, screen setting 51 FUNCTION buttons 32

GUIDE button 33

H Center, adjusting 52 HD/DVD IN jack (1080i/720p/

480p/480i), described 16

HDMI IN jack, described 14

HDMI-equipped device

connection 26

Headphones jack, described 14 High-Definition Multimedia

Interface (HDMI) 10

hue, adjusting 48

Info Banner 10, 60 Infrared Receiver (IR) 13

J, K

JUMP 39 JUMP button 32

Label

channels 54 videos 61

Language, setup setting 61 Light Sensor

described 10, 13 setting 61

Lock, parent setting 55

MENU button 32, 36 Mono, MTS setting 49 MTS 49 MTS/SAP button 33 MUTING button 32

Natural, Sound Mode 49 Neutral, Color Temp. 48 Normal mode, screen setting 38,

Normal mode, setting 51 NR (Noise Reduction) 48

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off, turning off the TV 13 on, turning on the TV 13 Overscan 52

P, Q

Parent setting 47, 55 parental control, des cribed 10 Password 55 PC AUDIO IN 16 PC IN 14 Personal Computer connection

phase, adjusting 52 PIC OFF LED 13 PICTURE button 33 Picture modes, selecting 48 Picture off, power saving 61 picture, adjusting 48 pitch, adjusting 52 POWER button 13, 33 POWER LED 13 Power Saving 39, 61 POWER SAVING button 32 Pro mode 48 problems, troublesh ooting 62–64

Settings

Audio 46, 49 Channel 46, 53 Clock/Timers 47, 58 Parent 47, 55 Screen 46, 51 Setup 47, 60 Video 46, 48

Settings, WEGA GATE 43, 45 Setup setting 47, 60 sharpness, adjusting 48 Show/Hide channels 54 Simulated, Effect 49 Sleep 40, 58 SLEEP button 33 SOUND button 33 Sound modes, selecting 49 speaker

turning on/off 50 using external speakers 50

Standard mode 48 Standard, power saving 61 Steady Sound

described 10 setting 49

Stereo, MTS setting 49 Support Belt 11 swivel 12

VCR

using with remote control 36 with cable, connecting 22

VHF/UHF jack, described 16 Video setting 46, 48 VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks,

described 14, 16 Vivid mode 48 VOL buttons 13, 32

W, X, Y

Warm, Color Temp. 48 WEGA GATE 10, 42 WEGA GATE button 13, 32 WIDE button 33 Wide mode 38, 51 Wide Screen, described 10 Wide Zoom mode, screen setting

38, 51 Wide Zoom mode, setting 51

Zoom mode, screen setting 38,

ratings, Parent setting 56–57 ratings, viewing blocked

programs 56, 57

Reduced, power saving 61 remote control

programming 34–35

RETURN button 32

S VIDEO jack, described 14, 16 SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION)

button 32

satellite receiver, using with

remote control 36 Screen setting 46, 51 Select Country 55 setting up channels 30

T, U

tilt 12 time, Clock/Timers setting 58 Timer 58 TIMER LED 13 TOP MENU button 32 treble, adjusting 49 troubleshooting 62–64 TruSurround, Effect 49 turning on/off the TV 13 TV (FUNCTION) button 32 TV List, WEGA GATE 43, 45 TV/SAT, button 33 TV/VIDEO button 13, 33

V Center, adjusting 52 Variable, audio setting 50

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Sony KLV-S19A10, KLV-S23A10, KLV-S26A10, KLV-S32A10 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introducing the TV

Welcome

Package Contents Along with your new TV, the packaging box contains a remote control, size

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

Installing the TV

Preventing the TV from Toppling Over

Bundling the Connecting Cables

Adjusting the Viewing Angle of the TV

TV Controls and Connectors

Front and Top Panel

Side Panel

Rear Panel

Connecting the TV

Making Video and Audio Connections

Basic Connections

Cable Box/Digital Cable Box

Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna

HD Equipment Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

Connecting Optional Equipment

VCR, Cable and Antenna

DVD Player

HDMI-Equipped Device

DVI-HDTV-Equipped Device

Personal Computer To connect a PC (personal computer)

Camcorder or “PlayStation”

Setting Up the Channel List

Using Initial Se t u p To run Initial Setup the first time you turn on your TV

Watching the TV

Button Descriptions

Programming the Remote Control

Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control

Special Buttons on the Remote Control

Using the Wide Screen Mode

Using the Jump Function

Using the Freeze Function

Using the Power Saving Function

Using the Sleep Function

Introducing WEGA GATE

Overview of WEGA GATE

Navigating and Select

Using Favorites in WEGA GATE

Using TV List in WEGA GATE

Using External Inputs in WEGA GATE

Using Settings in WEGA GATE

Using the Settings

Overview of the Settings

Using the Video Settings

Selecting Video Options

Using the Audio Settings

Selecting Audio Options

Using the Screen Settings

Selecting Screen Options

Using the Channel Settings

Selecting Channel Options

Using the Parent Settings

Selecting Parent Options

US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options

Viewing Blocked Programs

Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options

Viewing Blocked Programs

Using the Clock/Timers Settings

Selecting Clock/Timers Options

Using the Setup Settings

Selecting Setup Options

Other Information

Troubleshooting

Trouble Symptoms and Remedies

Contacting Sony

Specifications

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