Sony KV-36XBR400 User Manual

FD Trinitron

4-075-727-21

Digital Raafity Creation

Operating Instructions

KV-32XBR400 KV-36XBR400

WARNING

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,

NE PAS OUVRIR

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

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

NO ABRIR

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF

PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

NOTIFICATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference with radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

_1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas.
J Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—I Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

—I 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.

Safety

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

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

—J If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet,

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

Installing

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

openings.

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

subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.

O The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with

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

CAUTION

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

Note on Caption Vision

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

Note on Cleaning the TV

Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth. Never use strong solvents such
as thinner or benzine, which might damage the finish of the
cabinet.

Note to CATV System Installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's

attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be cormected to the grounding system of the building, as close

to the point of cable entry as practical.

Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of

programs broadcast on UHF or VHP or transmitted by cable

companies for the use of the general public may require

authorization from the broadcaster/cable company and/or

program owner.

As an Energy Star® Partner,
Sony has determined that this
product or product models meets
the

Energy Star® guidelines

for energy efficiency.

Energy Star® is a U.S. registered mark.

» g TruSurround is a trademark of SRS

I ^ 9 Labs, Inc. SRS and the SRS symbol are

yV [ J registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

in the United States and selected foreign
countries. SRS and TruSurround are

C#9 TruSurround incorporated under license from SRS

States Patent Nos. 4,748,669 and 4, 841, 572 with numerous

additional issued and pending foreign patents. Purchase of this
product does not convey the right to sell recordings made with the

TruSurround technology.

FD Trinitron and the Wega logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are provided on the front of this

instruction manual and at the rear of the TV. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Labs, Inc. and is protected under United

Important Safeguards

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

Carefully observe and comply wifh all warnings, caufions and
instrucfions placed on the set, or described in the operating
instructions or service manual.

WARNING

To guard against injury, the following basic safefy precaufions
should be observed in fhe insfallafion, use, and servicing of fhe set.

Use
Power Sources

This set should be operated only from the type
of power source indicafed on fhe serial/model
plafe. If you are nof sure of fhe type of elecfrical
power supplied fo your home, consul! your
dealer or local power company. For fhose sefs
designed to operate from baftery power, refer
to the operating instructions.

Grounding or Polarization

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

For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug

This plug will fit into the power outlet only one

way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to

insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing

the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to

have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of

the polarized plug by forcing it in.

Alternate Warning
For the set with a three-wire grounding type AC plug

This plug will only fit into a grounding-type
power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are

unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact

your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or

convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,
since this can result in fire or electric shock.

Always turn the set off when it is not to be
used. When the set is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet as a precaution against
the possibility of an internal malfunction that
could create a fire hazard.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the set
through the cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the set.

Attachments

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

Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall outlet before
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for
cleaning the exterior of the set. If a snapping or
popping sound from a TV set is continuous or
frequent while the TV is operating, unplug the TV
and consult your dealer or service technician. It is
normal for some TV sets to make occasional
snapping or popping sounds, particularly when
being turned on or off.

Installation

Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line operated sets near
water — for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a
wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

Accessories

Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,
table or shelf. The set may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage
to the set. Use only a cart or stand recommended
by the manufacturer for the specific model of TV.
An appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and
cart combination to overturn.

Ventilation

The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the
back or bottom are provided for necessary
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it

from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked

or covered.

Q Never cover the slots and openings with a

cloth or other materials.

Q Never block the slots and openings by

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

Q Never place the set in a confined space, such

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

Q Do not place the set near or over a radiator

or heat register, or where it is exposed to
direct sunlight.

Power-Cord Protection

Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the
power cord, and do not place the set where the
power cord is subject to wear or abuse.

Antennas
Outdoor Antenna Grounding

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

WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM,
EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM
CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS
CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL. Be
sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA and
Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides
information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.

Antenna Grounding According to the NEC

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

Service
Damage Requiring Service

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

—1 When the power cord or plug

is damaged or frayed.

‘•K rAvr

—I If liquid has been spilled into ,1 c rwe cWArepft«;

the set.

J If the set has been exposed to

rain or water.

—1 If the set has been subject to

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

_J If the set does not operate

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

Antenna lead-m wire

Antenna discharge unit
(NEC Section 810-20)

Ground damps

Antenna lead-in wire

NEC: National Electrical Code

Lightning

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

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

_J When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance — this

indicates a need for service.

Servicing

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

Replacement Parts

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

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

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the
set, ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to
determine that the set is in safe operating
condition, and to so certify. When the set reaches
the end of its useful life, improper disposal could
result in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified
service technician to dispose of the set.

Contents

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Overview.................................................................1

Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega
Using the Remote Control

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Installing the TV

Overview.................................................................5

Connecting a Cable or Antenna...........................6

Connecting a VCR and Cable

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

Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing............11

Connecting a Satellite Receiver
Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR ...13
Connecting an Audio Receiver
Connecting a DVD Player with Component

Video Connectors

Connecting a DVD Player with A / V

Connectors....................................................16

Connecting a Digital TV Receiver
Connecting a Camcorder

Using the CONTROL S Feature.........................18

Setting Up the TV Automatically

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Using the Menus

Overview...............................................................25

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3

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Using the Video Menu

Using the Audio Menu........................................28

Using the Channel Menu

Using the Parent Menu

Using the Timer Menu

Using the Setup Menu.........................................35

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Other Infornaation

Overview

TV Controls and Connectors

Using the Remote Control

Troubleshooting
Specifications
Index

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40
46
48
51

Using the Features

Overview...............................................................19

Using Favorite Channels.....................................20

Using Twin View
Using the Freeze Function

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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Overview

This chapter defines the contents of your Wega TV, and provides an
overview of how to set up and use basic features.

Topic

Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega
Using the Remote Control

Page

2

3

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega

The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAFi) is characterized by
outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-to­corner detail.

You'll recognize the superiority of Wega technology almost
immediately. The first thing you'll notice is minimal glare from the
flat picture tube. This flat-screen technology improves picture detail
without distortion, unlike conventional curved screens. The FD
Trinitron delivers outstanding image detail not only at the screen
center, but also at the corners — so you can enjoy a bright, clear
picture from any location in a room.

Features

Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include;
□ DRC-MF (Digital Reality Creation, Multi Function): Unlike

conventional line doublers, the DRC feature doubles vertical and
horizontal lines, resulting in four times the density for quality
sources such as DVD, Satellite and Digital camcorder.

□ Twin View^“: Using Multi-Image Driver (MIDX), Twin View

allows you to watch two programs side by side with the ability to
zoom in one picture. You can watch pictures from two different
sources (lOSOi, 480p and 480i) simultaneously.

J 16:9 Enhancement: Vertical Compression technology that

maximizes picture resolution on "anamorphic" or "enhanced for
widescreen" sources, including selected DVDs.

□ Velocity Modulation: Vertical line enhancement that sharpens

picture definition.

□ Steady Sound: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent

output between programs and commercials.

□ Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to block

unsuitable programming for younger viewers.

□ Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD,

(480p, 480i) Digital Set-top box (HD1080i) connections.

□ S-VIDEO Inputs: Provides a high-quality image for connected

equipment.

□ Favorite Channel Preview: Preview up to eight favorite channels

without leaving the current channel.

Using the Remote Control

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Inserting Batteries

Remote Control
Overview

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and
on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

^ Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you

anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an extended period.
Handle the remote control with care. Avoid dropping it, getting it wet, or placing it in

direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is high.

Here's an overview of the buttons on the remote control you will
probably use most often. For a complete description of the remote
control, see "Using the Remote Control" on page 40.

To Do This...

Turn the TV
on and off

Select channels
directly

Use This Button

TV (POWER)

0-9 and ENTER

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

Scan through

CH +/-

channels

ES To scan rapidly through the channels, press and hold down
the CH+ or CH- button.

Adjust the volume
Switch video inputs

(such as a VCR)

VOL +1-
TV/VIDEO

Press repeatedly to toggle through all video inputs.

Display the Menu to MENU
make changes to the p^j. details, see "Using the Menus" on page 25.

TV
View the Favorite

Channels list

FAVORITES

For details, see "Using Favorite Channels" on

page 20.

Using the on-screen
functions

©

Move

Select

Overview

This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV:

Note About the AC
Power Cord

Topic

Connecting a Cable or Antenna
Connecting a VCR and Cable
Connecting a VCR and Cable Box
Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing
Connecting a Satellite Receiver
Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR
Connecting an Audio Receiver
Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video

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10

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12

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15

Connectors
Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors
Connecting a Digital TV Receiver
Using the CONTROL S Feature
Setting Up the TV Automatically

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18
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The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with hook. Use
caution when removing the AC plug from its holder. Gently slide the
plug in the upward direction to remove from hook. Once removed,
the AC power plug should automatically disengage from its stored
location.

AC Power cord

You can detach
the cord from
this hook

fa

Installing the TV

Connecting a Cable or Antenna

Connecting Directly
to Cable or an

Antenna

The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your
home. Newer homes are equipped with standard coaxial cable (see

ES) ; older homes probably have 300-ohm twin lead cable (see Ef); still

other homes may contain both (see B).

H VHF Only or VHF/LIHF or Cable

75-ohm
coaxial
cable

B VHF Only or UHF Only or VHF/UHF

300-ohm twin

lead cable

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

B VHF and UHF

75-ohm

coaxial cable

300-ohm twin
lead cable

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

U/V Splitter

(not supplied)

Installing the TV

Cable and Antenna If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find

this set up convenient.

Cable Box
Connections

CATV cable

(No connection to
TO CONVERTER)

Antenna cable

AUX

Rear of TV

TO CONVERTER

VHF/UHF

Select CABLE or antenna (ANT) mode by pressing ANT on the remote
control.

^ In order to receive channels with an antenna, you need to turn your Cable to OFF and

perform the Auto Program function (see page 30).

Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that
require a cable box to view all channels.

Cable Box

1 Connect the coaxial connector from your cable service to the

cable box's IN jack.

2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box's OUT jack to the

TV's VHF/UHF jack.

Cable VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

IN

Cable box

^ If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you should

consider using the Channel Fix feature (see page 30).

OUT

Installing the TV

Cable Box and Cable

For this set up, you can switch between scrambled channels (through
your cable box), and normal (CATV) channels by pressing ANT on the
remote control.

Cable box

IN

o J I c<l

OUT

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

CATV cable (unscrambled channels)

^ Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box (see

"Programming the Remote Control" on page 42).

When using Favorite Channel or Twin View, you cannot view the AUX input in the
window picture.

ig Pressing ANT switches between these inputs.

AUX

Rear of TV

TO CONVERTER

t Signal

I

VHF/UHF

^ If you are connecting a cable box through the AUX input and would like to switch

between the AUX and normal (CATV) input you should consider using the Channel Fix
feature (see page 30).

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Connecting a VCR and Cable

1 Connect the cable TV cable to the VCR's IN jack.

Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR's OUT jack to the TV's

2

VHF/UHF jack.
Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR's A/V OUT jacks to the

3

TV's A/V IN jacks.

^ If your VCR has an S VIDEO jack: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO connection

instead of the yellow video cable on your combined AA/ cable. Using an S VIDEO cable,
connect the VCR's S VIDEO OUT jack to the TV's S VIDEO IN jack. S VIDEO does not
provide audio, so audio cables must still be connected to provide sound.

TV

Installing the TV

1

Cable

Installing the TV

Connecting a VCR and Cable Box

Connect the single (input) jack of the splitter to your incoming

1

cable connection, and connect the other two (output) jacks (using
coaxial cable) to IN on your cable box and VHP / UHF on your TV.

2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box's OUT jack to the

VCR's VHP/UHF IN jack.

3 Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR's A/V OUT jacks to the

TV's A/V IN jacks.

If your VCR has an S VIDEO jack; For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO connection
instead of the yellow video cable on your combined A/V cable. Using an S VIDEO cable,
connect the VCR's S VIDEO OUT jack to the TV's S VIDEO IN jack. S VIDEO does not
provide audio, so audio cables must still be connected to provide sound.

VCR

AUUOfi AUUOL VIDEO

■¿Si

rm

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Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing

If you connect two VCRs, you can use the TV's MONITOR OUT

feature to perform tape-to-tape editing. In the connection shown
below, the TV functions as a monitor and sends the program being
played by the playback VCR to the recording VCR.

1 Connect the VCFl intended for playback using the connection

instructions on page 10 of this manual.

2 Using A/V connectors, connect AUDIO and VIDEO IN on the

VCR intended for recording to MONITOR AUDIO and VIDEO
OUT on your TV.

^ You cannot record signals from equipment connected to the Y, Pb, Pr input.

Installing the TV

VCR (playback)

AOWOR AUOIOL VIOeO

AUDIO-R(red) -

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

A/V cable

To perform tape editing, set the TV to the video input intended for playback by pressing
the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control.

A/V cable

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Installing the TV

Connecting a Satellite Receiver

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

SATELLITE IN jack.

2 Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receiver's A/V OUT

jacks to the TV's A/V IN jacks.

3 Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the TV's

VHF/UHF jack.

1^ If your satellite receiver has an S VIDEO jack; For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO

connection instead of the yellow video cable on your combined A/V cable. Using an S
VIDEO cable, connect the satellite receiver's VIDEO OUT jack to the TV's S VIDEO IN

jack. S VIDEO does not provide audio, so audio cables must still be connected to provide

sound.

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Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR

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

SATELLITE IN jack.
2 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR's VHP / UHF IN jack.
3 Using a coaxial Ccible, connect the VCR's OUT jack to the TV's

VHP/UHF jack.
4 Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receiver's A/V OUT

jacks to the VCR's A/V IN jacks.
5 Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR's A/V OUT jacks to the

TV's A/V IN jacks.

Installing the TV

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Installing the TV

Connecting an Audio Receiver

Using audio cables, connect the TV's AUDIO OUT jacks to the
audio receiver's audio LINE IN jacks.

TV

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Connecting a DVD Player with Component

Video Connectors

1 Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD

player's X Pb, and Pr jacks to the X Pb, and Pr jacks on the TV.

^ The Y, Pb, and Pr jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y, Cb, and Cr, or

Y B-Y and R-Y. If so, connect the cables to like colors.
The Y, Pb, and Pr jacks do not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to

provide sound.

2 Using an audio cable, connect the DVD player's audio OUT jacks

to the TV's audio IN jacks.

Installing the TV

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Installing the TV

Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors

If your DVD player has video component output connectors: for best picture quality use

the connection described on page 15.

1 Using audio cables, connect the DVD player's audio OUT jacks to

the TV's audio IN jacks.

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

to the TV's S VIDEO jack.

TV

S VIDEO ^-anoili'

cable

DVD player

l;ne out

AUDIO fl AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO

Audio cable

AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)

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Connecting a Digital TV Receiver

1 Using three sepeirate component video cables, connect the Digital

TV Set-top box's Y, Pb, and Pr jacks to the TV.

Be sure to read the

manual for the Set-top box.

^ The Y, Pb, and Pr jacks do not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to

provide sound.
Component input (Y Pb, and Pr) is recommended for optimum picture quality. You

may also use component video or S Video connections.

2 Using an audio cable, connect the DTV Set-top box's audio OUT

jacks to the TV's audio IN jacks.

Installing the TV

Connecting a Camcorder

1 Using A/V cables, connect the camcorder's A/V OUT jacks to

the TV's A/V IN jacks.

^ If you have a mono camcorder, connect its left audio output to the TV's AUDIO L jack.

For easy connection of the camcorder, the TV has front A/V inputs (shown below).
However, if you prefer, you can also connect the camcorder to the TV's rear AN IN jacks.

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Installing the TV

Using the CONTROL S Feature

CONTROL S allows you to control your TV system and other Sony
equipment with one remote control.

To control your other Sony equipment with your TV's remote control,
use a CONTROL S cable (not supplied) to connect the equipment's
CONTROL S IN jack to the TV's CONTROL S OUT jack.

TV

CONTROL S

IN OUT

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Setting Up the TV Automatically

After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Auto Setup to
set up your channels.

^ The Auto Setup feature does not apply for installations that use a cable box for all

channel selection.

Using Auto Setup 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV.

The first time you turn on the TV, the Auto Setup screen appears.

2 Press CH+ to run Auto Setup or press CH- to exit.

^ You can run Auto Program by seleaing it in the Channel menu, as described on

page 30.

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Overview

This chapter describes how to use new features of your TV, including:

Topic

Using Favorite Channels
Using Twin View
Using the Freeze Function

Page
20

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23

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Using the Features

Using Favorite Channels

The Favorite Channel feature lets you select programs from a list of
favorite channels that you specify.

To display a list of your favorite channels:

^ You must specify your favorite channels before you can display them. See the Favorite

Channel description under "Selecting Channel Options" on page 30.

1 Press FAVORITES.

The Favorite Channel options appear.

-Preview appears

2 Move the joystick ♦ or 4 to access the channel you want to watch,

and press -f-.

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Using Twin View

Using the Features

Twin View enables you to watch two programs at the same time. You

can also change the size of both the left and right pictures.

Displaying Twin
Pictures

Activating the
Picture

To display twin pictures

□ Press

To cancel twin pictures

□ Press Cl» again (or press

the button).

Although two pictures appear on the screen at the same time, only
one picture is active. For an active picture, you can:

□ Change channels
□ Adjust the volume
□ Switch the input sources from VHF / UHF to cable by pressing ANT

or TVA/IDEO to switch the video input.

To activate the right picture

□ Move the joystick to the

nght.

To activate the left picture

□ Move the joystick to the left.

^ A blue highlight indicates which is the active picture.

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Using the Features

Changing the
Picture Size

The zoom feature lets you change the size of the left and right
pictures.

To enlarge the left

picture (reduce the
right):

1 Move the

joystick left to

activate the left
picture (if not
already
activated).

2 Move the

joystick up to

To enlarge the right
picture (reduce the
left)

1 Move the joystick

right to activate
the right picture
(it not already
activated).

2 Move the joystick

up to enlarge the

picture.
enlarge the
picture.

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^ When you adjust the twin screen sizes, the TV memorizes the change. The next time you

use the Twin View function, the memorized sizes appear.

Using the Freeze Function

The FREEZE button allows you to temporarily capture a program's picture.

You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers,
recipes, etc.

To use the FREEZE function

1 When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press

2 The TV switches to Twin View mode and displays the "frozen" picture

Using the Features

the FREEZE button.

on the right, while the current program continues on the left.

Current program
in progress

Frozen picture

3 To cancel and return to normal viewing, press the FREEZE button.

Freeze feature is not available if you are already in Twin View mode.

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Using the Menus

Overview

The Menu gives you access to the following features:

Menu Icon Description Page

To display the menu or
clear it at any time, press
MENU.

Video

Audio

Channel

Parent

Timer

Allows you to make adjustments to your 26
picture settings. It also allows you to
customize the Picture Mode based on the type
of program you are viewing.

Offers enhanced audio options such as
listening to second audio programming
(SAP), or customizing the Effect of the sound
on your TV.

Allows you to set up a Favorite Channel list, 30
run the Auto Program function, and more.

Lets you control the viewing of programs

based on their ratings.

Lets you set the clock on your TV and allows
you to program your TV for scheduled
viewing using the Timers.

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31

34

Setup

Provides several options for setting up your
channels, labeling your VIDEO inputs, and
selecting the Language of the on-screen
menus.

35

25

Using the Menus

Video

Using the Video Menu

Selecting Video
Options

To select the Video Menu

1 Press MENU.
2 Select §.

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To restore the factory default settings for Picture, Brightness, Color, Hue, and

Sharpness

□ Press RESET on the remote control when in the Video menu.

The Video Menu includes the following options.

Option

Description

S As a shortcut to using the

menus, use the PICTURE MODE
button on the remote control to
select video modes.

Mode Vivid

Customized sharpness.
picture
viewing

Standard Recommended for Normal viewing

Movie Select for soft, film like, picture.
Pro

Select for enhanced picture contrast and

conditions.

Select for professional monitor like
appearance.

^ You can alter the Video Menu settings (Picture, Brightness, Color,

etc.) for each Mode.

Picture Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color or

decrease picture contrast and soften the color.

Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.
Color Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity.
Hue Adjust to
Sharpness
Color Temp Choose from three color temperatures:

White
intensity
adjustment

Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.

Cool
Neutral

Warm Select to give the white colors a red tint

increase or decrease the green tones.

Select to give the white colors a blue tint.
Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.

(NTSC-Standard).

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Using the Menus

Option

VM

Velocity

Modulation

DRC-MF

Digital
Reality
Creation­Multi
Function

Description

Sharpens picture definition to give every object a sharp, clean
edge. Select from High, Medium, Low, Off.

Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x density, for high
quality sources (i.e. DVD, Satellite).
Select from Interlaced, Progressive.

Interlaced Recommended for moving pictures.
Progressive Recommended for still images and text.

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Using the Menus

Audio

Using the Audio Menu

Selecting Audio

Options

To select the Audio Menu

1

Press MENU.
Select

2

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Au^

Treble
Bass
Balance
steady Sound : - '
Effect:
MTS
Speaker

•.*. Select

To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass, and Balance

□ Press RESET on the remote control when in the Audio menu.

The Audio Menu includes the following options:

Option

Description

Treble

Bass
Balance
Steady Sound

Effect

Adjust to decrease or increase higher-pitched sounds.
Adjust to decrease or increase lower-pitched sounds.

Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.

ON Select to stabilize the volume.
OFF

Select to turn off Steady Sound.

TruSurround Select for surround sound, (for stereo

programs only)

Simulated Adds a surround-like effect to mono

programs.

OFF Normal stereo or mono reception.

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Using the Menus

Option

MTS

Enjoy stereo,
bilingual and
mono programs

Speaker

Audio Out

Easy control of
volume

adjustments

Description

Stereo

Auto-SAP

Mono

ON
OFF

This option can be set only when the Speaker option is set
to OFF.

Variable

Fixed

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

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

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

Select to turn on the TV speakers.
Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to

the TV's sound only through your external
audio system speakers.

Sound output varies according to the TV
settings. Useful when you want to use the
TV's remote control to adjust the output
through a separate audio system.

Sound output is held at a fixed level. Use
your audio receiver's remote control to adjust
the volume.

29

Using the Menus

Channel

Using the Channel Menu

Selecting Channel
Options

To select the Channel Menu

1

Press MENU.
Select B.

2

The Channel Menu includes the following options:

Option

Favorite Channel

Cable

Description

Program up to eight of your favorite channels to appear in

your Favorite Channel list. To use Favorite Channels, see
page 20.

ON Select if you are receiving cable channels

with a CATV cable.

Channels that you set to
be skipped can be accessed
only with the 0-9 buttons.

OFF Select if you are using an antenna.

^ You should run Auto Program after changing the Cable setting.

Channel Fix

Useful when you

have a cable box or

satellite receiver

connected

Auto Program

Channel
Skip/Add

Channel Label Label up to 20 channels with their station call letters.

2-6 Select to control all channel selection

through a cable box or satellite receiver.

Select the appropriate charmel number

(usually 3 or 4) and use the cable box or
satellite receiver's remote control for
charmel selection.

AUX 2-6 Select when a cable box or satellite receiver

is connected to the AUX input (see page 8).
Press the ANT button to alternate between.

VIDEO 1 Select from available video inputs when

you have video equipment connected (e.g.
satellite receiver) and you want your TV
fixed to it.

Automatically programs the TV for all receivable

channels.

Select to remove or add channels from the channel list
when using the CFI-r/- buttons.

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Using the Menus

Parent

Using the Parent Menu

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

To select the Parent Menu

1

Press MENU.

2

Select H-

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3 when prompted, use the 0-9 buttons on the remote control to

enter a four-digit password.

4 Confirm your password by entering it again.

Using the Parent

Menu

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 restrictive ratings,
select Custom.

For descriptions of Child,
Youth, and Young Adult
ratings, see page 32.

^ You need this password for any future access into the Parental Control Menu. If

you lose your password, see "Lost password" on page 47.

The Parent Menu includes the following options.

Option Description

Parental Lock

Turn ratings on/
off and select a
rating system

Change Password For changing your password.

OFF

Child

Youth

Young Adult

Custom Select to set ratings manually.

Parental lock is off. No programs are
blocked from viewing.

Maximum ratings permitted are:
□ US: TV-Y, TV-G, G
□ Canada: TV-Y, C, G

Maximum ratings permitted are:
□ US: TV-PG, PG
□ Canada: TV-PG, PG, 8 ans+

Maximum ratings permitted are:
□ US: TV-14, PG-13
□ Canada: TV-14,14+, 13 ans+

□ US: See page 32 for details.
□ Canada: See page 33 for details.

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Using the Menus

US Models:

Selecting Custom

Rating Options

The content ratings will
increase depending on the level
of the age-based rating. For
example, a program with a TV­PG V (Violence) rating may
contain moderate violence,

while a TV-14 V (Violence)

rating may contain more intense

violence.

To ensure maximum
blocking capability, the age­based ratings should be
blocked.

For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following

options. For Canadian models, see page 33.

Option

Movie Rating

TV Rating

Block programs
by their rating,
content or both

Description

G

PG
PG-13
R

All children and General Audience.
Parental Guidance suggested.
Parental Guidance for children under 13.
Restricted viewing, parental guidance is

suggested for children under 17.

NC-17

No one 17 and under allowed.

and X
Age-Based Options
TV-Y
TVA7

TV-G

TV-PG
T\M4
TV-MA

All children.
Directed to older children.
General Audience.
Parental Guidance suggested.
Parents Strongly cautioned.
Mature Audience only.

Content-Based Options
FV

Fantasy Violence.

If you choose to block
unrated TV programs, please be

aware that the following

programs may be blocked:

emergency broadcasts, political

programs, sports, news, public

service announcements,

religious programs and weather.

D '

L

V

Unrated Block

Block programs
or movies that Allow

are broadcast

without a rating

Suggestive Dialogue.
Strong Language.
Sexual situations.
Violence.
Blocks all programs and movies that are

broadcast without a rating.

Allows programs and movies that are

broadcast without a rating.

32

Using the Menus

Canadian Models:
Selecting Custom
Rating Options

For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the
following options. For US models, see page 32.

Option

English Rating

French Rating

USA Rating

Description

C All children.
C8+ Children 8 years and older.
G General programming.
PG Parental Guidance.
14+ Viewers 14 and older.
18+ Adult programming.
G General programming.
8 ans+ Not recommended for young children.
13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 13.

16 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16.
18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults.
See "TV Rating" on page 32 for details.

Viewing Blocked

Programs

You can view a blocked program by entering the password. Press the

ENTER button when tuned to a blocked program. This temporarily
switches off the Parental Lock. To reactivate the Parental Lock
settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is turned on again, your
Parental Controls settings are reactivated.

33

Using the Menus

Timer

Using the Timer Menu

Selecting Timer
Options

To select the Timer Menu

1

Press MENU.

2 Select

To reset the Clock or Timers

□ Press RESET on the remote control when in the adjustment menu.

The Timer Menu includes the following options:

Option

Description

Timer 1
Timer 2

Current Time
Daylight Savings

^ Current time must be set before programming timers.

Program Select to set the Timer by day, time,

duration, and channel.

OFF Select to turn off the Timer. (Your previous

settings will be saved.)

Set the current time.
ON Select in the spring to adjust the time

during Daylight Saving Time.

OFF Select in the fall to adjust the time at the

end of Daylight Saving Time.

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Using the Menus

Setup

Using the Setup Menu

Selecting
Setup Options

To select the Setup Menu

1

Press MENU.

QQQI

2

Select

The Setup Menu includes the following options:

Option

Caption Vision

Description

Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for
programs that are broadcast with closed caption).

Video Label

Tilt Correction
Language

CC1,CC2,
CC3, CC4

TEXT1, TEXT2,
TEXT3, TEXT4

XDS

(Extended Data
Service)

OFF
Allows you to label your inputs so that you can identify

connected equipment. Press TVA/IDEO to cycle through the
inputs.

VIDEOT/2A3/4 ^ VHSr8rnm, Beta7LD, Game, SAX

VIDEO 5/6
If you select Skip, your TV skips this connection when

you press the TV/VIDEO button.
Allows you to correct any tilt of the picture.
Select from available languages to display all menus in

your language of choice.

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

Displays network/station
information presented using either
half or the whole screen (if

available).

Displays a network name,
program name, program length,

and time of the show if the

broadcaster offers this service.
Turns off Caption Vision.

DVD, Web, Receiver, DTV, Skip
HD, DVD, DTV, Skip

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Using the Menus

Option Description

1^ To use this feature with
widescreen DVDs, set your
DVD player to 16;9 aspect
ratio.

16:9 Enhanced Provides enhanced picture resolution for widescreen

sources, such as DVD (only available when the TV is in
VIDEO mode). Press TVA/IDEO and select from one of the
following options:

AUTO To activate automatically when a

16:9 signal is received.

ON To activate manually.

OTF To deactivate.

Demo PLuns a demonstration of on-screen menus.

AUTO/ON will appear when TV is in video mode 1-6.
ON/OFF will appear when TV is in VIDEO mode 5-5 and the 480p signal occurs.

36

Other Information

Overview

This chapter includes the following topics:

Topic

TV Controls and Connectors
Using the Remote Control 40
Troubleshooting 46
Specifications 48
Index 51

Page

38

37

Other Information

TV Controls and Connectors

Front Panel Menu

Controls

TV Rear Panel

The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus

without the use of a remote control. Pressing the MENU button brings
up the on-screen menus. The arrow buttons move the on-screen
cursor in the menus and the (-p) button selects the menu item.

^ For a description see TV Rear Panel below and Remote Control on page 40

2 INPUT

O O O O O

VIDEO l-(MONO)-AUO<0-«

SELEa

[OJ

AUX

CONVERTER

TVA/IDEO -VOLUME+ -CHANNEL+

TO

Connection

AUX

TO CONVERTER

VHF/UHF
S VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

[OJ

VHF/UHF

CONTROL S

OUT

IN

©

©

Description

Allows you to view local (terrestrial) and cable channels
if your cable provider does not feature local channels.
You can switch between local and cable channels easily
by pressing ANT on the remote control.

Lets you set up your TV to switch between scrambled
channels (through a cable box), and normal cable
channels (CATV).

Connects to your VHF / UHF antenna or cable.
Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other

S VIDEO equipped video component.
Lets you record the program you're watching to a VCR.

When two VCRs are connected, (see page 11), you can
use your TV as a monitor for tape to tape editing. (Not
available with 480p, 1080i when input to VIDEO 5, 6)

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Other Information

Connection

VIDEO
(L/R)/AUDIO

AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX)
L (M0N0)/R

CONTROL'S IN/OUT

HD/DVD IN

(10801, 480p, 4801)

Description

Connects to the audio and video OUT jacks on your VCR
or other video component. A third video input (VIDEO

2) is located on the front panel of the TV
Connects to the right and left audio inputs of your audio

or video component.

Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote

control signals to other Sony infrared-controlled audio

or video components.
Coimects to your DVD player's or Digital Set-top box's

component video (Y, Pb, Pr) and audio (L, R) jacks.

39

other Information

Using the Remote Control

The following table describes the buttons on the remote control that
are for more advanced functions.

^ Main Power button must be turned ON to activate the Remote Control.

Outside Panel

Button Description

MUTING

VCR/DVD
(POWER)

SAT/CABLE
(POWER)

TV (POWER) Turns the TV on and off.
PICTURE MODE

SLEEP

DISPLAY

ANT
GUIDE
0-9 and ENTER

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

Turns the DVD player, MDP player, or VTR (VCR) on
and off.

Turns the satellite receiver or cable box on and off.

Press repeatedly to step through the available video
picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Pro, Movie. Also available
in the Video menu. For details, see "Selecting Video
Options" on page 26.

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 automatically. Cancel by
pressing until SLEEP OFF appears. While Sleep feature is
set, press once to view remaining time

Press once to display the current time and chaimel label
(if set) and channel number. Press again to turn Display
off. See page 34 for details on setting the time.

Changes the VHF/UHF input to the AUX input.
Displays the program guide of your satellite antenna.
Press 0 - 9 to select a channel, the channel changes after

2 seconds. Press ENTER for immediate selection.

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JUMP

TV/VIDEO

VCR/DVD Activates the remote control for use with a DVD player.
(FUNCTION) MDP, or VTR (VCR).

SAT/CABLE
(FUNCTION)

TV (FUNCTION) Activates the remote control for use with the TV.

Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The
TV alternates between the current channel and the last
channel that was selected.

Cycles through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,

VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6.

Activates the remote control for use with a satellite
receiver or cable box.

Other Information

To scan rapidly through the
channels, press and hold down the
CH+ or CH- button.

Button

3

FREEZE

VOL +/­FAVORITES

CH +/-

MENU

RESET

AV12 3DVD

Description

Turns on/off Twin Mode. For details, see "Using Twin
Viev^" on page 21.

Freezes the window picture. Press again to restore the

picture.
Adjusts the volume.
Displays the Favorite Channels list. For details, see

"Using Favorite Channels" on page 20.
Scan through channels.
Joystick allows for movement of the on-screen cursor.

Pressing down on the center of the joystick selects the
item.

Press to display the TV menu. Press again to exit from
the menus.

Resets the TV to the factory default settings for the
Video and Audio menus. (Clears setting on Channel
and Timer)

Use to switch control for connected video equipment.
You can program one video source for each switch
position (see page 42).

Inside Panel

TV/VCR

DVD MENU
REC

II

0 - 9 and ENTER

CODE SET

......

.....

.

Changes the VHF/UFTF output of the VCR.
Rewind
Play
Fast-forward
Displays the DVD menu.
Record

Displays the DVD menu.

or ◄ ◄ during playback

(release to resume normal playback)
Press 0 - 9 to select a VCR channel, the channel changes

after 2 seconds. Press ENTER for immediate selection.
Used for programming the remote control to operate

non-Sony video equipment. For details, see
"Programming the Remote Control" on page 42.

41

other Information

Programming the
Remote Control

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

Sony
Equipment

Beta, ED Beta VCRs
8 mm VCR
VHSVCR
DVD Player

Switch Position
on Remote Control

VTRl
VTR2
VTR3
DVD/MDP

Programmable
Code Number

303
302
301
751

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

^ The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used with the

remote control.

Turn to "Programmable Codes" on page 43, and find the three-

1

digit code number for your equipment. If more than one code
number is listed, use the number listed first to complete the
following procedure.

Bl To check if the code number
works, after step 5 aim the TV's
remote control at the component
and press the POWER button that
corresponds with that component. If
it responds, you're done. If not, try
using the other codes listed for your
component.

^ You must perform step 3 within 10 seconds of step 2, or you must start again from

step 2.

2

Press CODE SET.

3

Move the slide switch to the desired input.

4

Enter the three-digit code number.

5

Press ENTER.

Tips

□

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

□

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

□

In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your
equipment with the supplied remote control. In this case, use the

equipment's own remote control unit.
Whenever you remove the batteries to replace them, the code

□

numbers may revert to the factory setting and must be reset.

42

Programmable Codes

VCRs

Manufacturer

Sony
Admiral

Code

301
327

(M. Ward)
Aiwa 338, 344
Audio

314, 337

Dynamic

Broksonic

Canon

Citizen
Craig
Criterion
Curtis Mathes

319, 317
309, 308

332..................

302, 332
315
304, 338, 309

Daewoo 341, 312, 309
DBX
Dimensia
Emerson

314, 336, 337
304
319, 320, 316,

317, 318, 341

Fisher
Funai
General

330, 335
338

329, 304, 309

Electric
Go Video
Goldstar
Flitachi

322, 339, 340
332
306, 304, Sharp

305,338

Instant Replay

JC Penney

309, 308

309, 305, 304,
330, 314, 336,
337

JVC

—

Kenwood

314, 336, 337,
345, 346, 347

314, 336, 332,
337

LXI ^rs)

332, 305, 330,
335, 338

Magnavox
Marantz
Marta

308,309,310
314, 336, 337
332

Manufacturer

Memorex
Minolta
Mitsubishi /

MGA
Multitech
NEC
Olympic
Optimus
Panasonic

Code

309, 335
305, 304

323, 324, 325,
326

325, 338, 321
314, 336, 337
309, 308
327
308, 309, 306,

307
Pentax
Philco

Philips
Pioneer
Quasar
RCA/

PROSCAN

305, 304
308, 309
308, 309, 310
308
308, 309, 306
304, 305, 308,

309, 311, 312,
313, 310, 329

Realistic

309, 330, 328,

335, 324, 338
Sansui
Samsung
Sanyo
Scott

314
322, 313, 321
330, 335
312, 313, 321,

335, 323, 324,
325, 326

327, 328
Shintom
Signature 2000

315

338, 327

(M. Ward)
SV2000
Sylvania

......

..................

Symphonic

..... . ....... ....

338

-

308, 309, 338,
310

....

338

.....

....... ................

Tashiro 332
Tatung
Teac

314, 336, 337

314. 336, 338,

337
Technics
Toshiba

309, 308

312, 311

...

........

...

.... -.

Manufacturer Code

Wards 327, 328, 335,

331, 332

Yamaha 314, 330, 336,

337

Zenith

331

Laserdisc Players

Manufacturer Code

Panasonic 704, 710
Pioneer 702

DVD Players

Manufacturer

Sony
Panasonic
Pioneer
RCA

Code

751
753
752
755

Toshiba 754

Cable Boxes

Manufacturer

Hamlin/Regal

Code

222, 223, 224,
225, 226

Jerrold/G. I.

2017202,203,
204, 205, 206,

207, 208, 218
Oak
Panasonic

227, 228, 229

219, 220, 221
Pioneer 214, 215
Scientific

209, 210, 211

Atlanta
Tocom

216, 217

Zenith 212, 213

.

Satellite Receivers

Manufacturer Code

Sony Ж

.

General

802

Electric
Hitachi ^805 "
Hughes 804
Panasonic
RCA/

803

802,808
PROSCAN
Toshiba

806, 807

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Operating a VCR

To Do This...

Press

Operating an MDP
(Laserdisc Player)

Turn on/off

Change channels
Record
Play

Stop

Fast forward

Rewind the tape

Pause

Search the picture forward
or backward

Change input mode

To Do This...

Turn on/off

Play

Stop

Pause
Search the picture forward

or backward

VTR/DVD (POWER)
CH+/­► and REC simultaneously.

11 (press again to resume normal playback)
► ► or during playback

(release to resume normal playback)

TVA/CR

Press

VCR/DVD (POWER)

II (press again to resume normal playback)

or during playback

(release to resume normal playback)

Search a chapter forward or CH +/­backward

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Operating a Satellite
Receiver

To Do This...

Turn on/off

Select a channel

Press

SAT/CABLE (POWER)

0-9 buttons, ENTER

Operating a DVD
Player

Change channels
Back to previous channel
Display channel number
Display DBS guide
Display DBS menu
Move highlight (cursor)
Select item

To Do This...

Turn on/off
Play
Stop
Pause

Step through different tracks
of an audio disc

Step through different
chapters of a video disc

Display the DVD menu DVD MENU

CH

+1-

JUMP
DISPLAY
GUIDE
MENU

Joystick or arrows

button

Press

VTR/DVD (POWER)

II (press again to resume normal playback)
► ► to step forward or ◄ ◄ to step backward

CH-i- to step forward or CH- to step backward

Operating a Cable
Box

Select tracks directly 0-9 buttons
Display the menu

(Setup)

To Do This...

Turn on/off
Select a charmel

Change channels

Back to previous channel

MENU

Press

SAT/CABLE (POWER)
0-9 buttons, ENTER
CH +/­JUMP

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Troubleshooting

Problem

No picture
(screen not lit), no sound

Remote control
does not operate

Dark, poor or no
picture (screen lit),
good sound

Good picture,
no sound

Cannot receive upper
channels (UHF) when using
an antenna

Possible Remedies

If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may

□

need service. Call your local Sony Service Center.
Make sure the power cord is plugged in.

J

Push the power button on the front of the TV.

J

Check to see if the TV/VIDEO setting is correct: when watching TV, set to

u

TV, and when watching connected equipment, set to VIDEO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6.
Try another channel. It could be station trouble.

Batteries could be v^eak. Replace the batteries.

□

Press TV (FUNCTION) when operating your TV.

□

Make sure the TV's power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet.

□

Locate the TV at least 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.

□

Check the orientation of the batteries.

□

Adjust the Picture setting in the Video menu (see page 26).

Ü

Adjust the Brightness setting in the Video menu (see page 26).

J

Check antenna/cable connections.

□

Press MUTING so that "MUTING" disappears from the screen (see page 40).
Make sure Speaker is set to ON in the Audio menu (see page 28).

Change Cable to OFF (see page 30).

□

Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are

□

not presently in TV memory (see page 30).
No color
Only snow and noise appear

on the screen

Dotted lines
or stripes

TV is fixed to one channel □

Double images or ghosts

Cannot operate menu
Cannot receive any channels

when using cable TV

Adjust the Color settings in the Video menu (see page 26).

□

Check the antenna/cable connections.

Make sure the channel is broadcasting programs.

□

Press ANT to change the input mode (see page 40).

□

□ '

Adjust the anterma.

Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair

□

dryers.

Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are

not presently in TV memory (see page 30).

□

Check your Channel Fix settings (see page 30).

Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable (when the problem is

caused by reflections from nearby mountains or tall buildings).

If the item you want to choose appears in gray, you cannot select it.

□

Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable charmels that are

□

not presently in TV memory (see page 30).

□

Check your cable settings.

Make sure Cable is set to ON in the Channel menu (see page 30).

□

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Problem

Possible Remedies

Cannot gain enough volume
when using a cable box

Cannot receive channels

Unable to select a channel

Lost password

If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony
television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents

only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).

Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box's remote control.

Then press TV (FUNCTION) and adjust the TV's volume.
Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable TV channels that

are not presently in TV memory (see page 30).
Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable TV channels that

are not presently in TV memory (see page 30).
In the password screen (see page 31), enter the following master password;

4357. The master password clears your previous password; it cannot be
used to temporarily unblock channels.

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Specifications

All Models (General)

Picture Tube
Antenna
Television System
Channel Coverage

VHP
UHF

CATV
Power Requirements
Number of Inputs/Outputs

Video (IN)

S Video (IN)

Audio (IN)

Audio (OUT)

Monitor Out

CONTROL S (IN/OUT)

Component Video Input

FD Trinitron® tube
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UITF
NTSC, American TV Standard

2-13

14-69

1-125

120V 60 Hz

4
3

'2TXPb:Pr)^

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

C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms
500 mVrms (100% modulation)

Impedance: 47 kilohm
More than 408 mVrms at the maximum

volume setting (Variable)
More than 408 mVrms (Fixed)
Impedance (output): 2 kilohms

1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync
negative; Pg: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

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KV-32XBR400

Supplied Accessories

Remote Control
AA (R6) Batteries

Optional Accessories

AV Cable
Audio Cable
S-LINK Cable
Component Video Cable

TV Stand
Visible Screen Size
Actual CRT Size
Speaker Output
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Mass
Power Consumption

In Use
In Standby

KV-36XBR400

Supplied Accessories

Remote Control
AA (R6) Batteries
Optional Accessories

AV Cable
Audio Cable
Component Video Cable
TV Stand

Visible Screen Size

Actual CR T Size

Speaker Output
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Mass
Power Consumption

In Use
In Standby

RM-Y174
2 supplied for remote control

VMC-810/820/830HG
RKC-515HG

RK-G69HG

VMC-10/30HG

SU-32XBR4A
32 in (812.8 mm) picture measured diagonally
34 in (863.4 mm) picture measured diagonally

15x2

898.0 X 678.0 X 579.5 mm (35 3/8 x 26 3/4 x 27 7/8 in)
84 kg (185 lbs)

245 W

2 W

RM-Y174
2 supplied for remote control

VMC-810/820/830 HG

^MC-5T5HG''....................................

VMC-10/30 HG
SU-36XBR4A
36 in (914 mm) picture measured diagonally
38 in (965.2 mm) picture measured diagonally

15x2
994 X 754.5 x 622 mm (39 1/4 x 29 3/4 x 24 1/2 in)
108 kg (238 lbs)

245 W
2 W

.....

......

........

.....................

.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Index

16:9 (widescreen) 2, 36

3-D sound, adjusting 28

A

Antenna, connecting
Audio menu 25, 28
Audio receiver, connecting 14
Auto Program (channel setup) 18, 30

B

Balance, adjusting 28
Bass, adjusting 28
Batteries

Inserting in remote 3
Bilingual audio 29
Blocking programs. See ratings.
Brightness, adjusting 26

c

Cable

Box, connecting 7

Box, connecting with VCR 10

Connecting

Setting ON/OFF 30

With VCR, connecting 9
Cable box, using with TV remote control 44
Camcorder, connecting 17
Caption Vision 35
CATV, see cable
Channel menu 25
Charmel Setup menu 30
Charmels

Creating labels 30

Setting up 18
Closed caption modes 35
Color temperature, adjusting 26
Color, adjusting 26
CONTROLS 18

D

Demo, menus 36
Digital Reality Creation 27

DVD player

Using with TV remote control 45
With A / V connectors, connecting 16
With component video connectors, connecting

15

Enlarging pictures, in Twin View 22
Extended Data Service 35

Favorite Charmel

Setting up 30

Using 20
Features 2
Freeze, using 23

H

Hue, adjusting 26

I

Inputs, labeling 35

L

Label

Channels 30

Video inputs 35
Languages, setting for menus 35

M

MDP, using with TV remote control 44
Menus

Audio 25, 28

Channel 25

Channel Setup 30

Parent 25

Parental Control 31

Setup 25, 35

Timer 25, 34

Video 25, 26

Parent menu 25, 31

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Index

Parental control, described 2
Password

Changing 31
Setting 31

Picture contrast, adjusting 26
Picture definition, adjusting 27
Power cord, removing from holder 5
Presetting channels 30
Problems, troubleshooting 46-47

R

Ratings, setting 31-33
Ratings, viewing blocked programs 33
Remote control

Described 40
Inserting batteries 3
Overview 3
Programming 42-43

Resetting

Audio options 28
Timer options 34
Video options 26

V

VCR

Connecting two, for tape editing 11
Using with TV remote control 44
With cable box, connecting 10
With cable, connecting 9
With satellite receiver, connecting 13

Velocity Modulation 2, 27
Video inputs, labeling 35
Video menu 25, 26
Video Modes, selecting 26

W

Wega, described 2
Widescreen 36
Widescreen, described 2

Zoom feature, with Twin View 22

Satellite receiver, using with TV remote control

44
Setting up channels 18
Setup menu 25, 35
Sharpness, adjusting 26
Sound effect (3-D), adjusting 28
Speakers

Turning on/off 29

Using external speakers 29

Specifications 48-49
Steady Sound, described 2
Surround sound 28

Tape-to-tape editing 11
Tilt, correcting 35
Timer menu 25, 34
Treble, adjusting 28
Troubleshooting 46-47
Twin View 21

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