Sony MFM-HT205 User Manual

2-661-022-32(1)
LCD Multi Function Display
MFM-HT205
© 2006 Sony Corporation
Owner’s Record
Serial No.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Dangerously high voltages are present inside the unit. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
FCC Notice
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: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANTE
Para prevenir cualquier mal funcionamiento y evitar daños, por favor, lea detalladamente este manual de instrucciones antes de conectar y operar este equipo.
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: MFM-HT205 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
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.
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
NOTICE
This notice is applicable for USA/Canada only. If shipped to USA/Canada, install only a UL LISTED/CSA LABELLED power supply cord meeting the following specifications: SPECIFICATIONS
Plug Type Nema-Plug 5-15p Cord Type SVT or SJT, minimum 3 · 18 AWG Length Maximum 15 feet Rating Minimum 7 A, 125 V
NOTICE
Cette notice s’applique aux Etats-Unis et au Canada uniquement. Si cet appareil est exporté aux Etats-Unis ou au Canada, utiliser le cordon d’alimentation portant la mention UL LISTED/CSA LABELLED et remplissant les conditions suivantes: SPECIFICATIONS
Type de fiche Fiche Nema 5-15 broches Cordon Type SVT ou SJT, minimum 3 · 18 AWG Longueur Maximum 15 pieds Tension Minimum 7 A, 125 V
Important Safety Instructions
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 grounding­type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as 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.
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Table of Contents
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Identifying parts and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Setup 1: Use the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setup 2: Connect the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setup 3: Connect the power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setup 4: Replace the connector cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setup 5: Turn on the display and other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setup 6: Adjust the tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setup 7: Insert batteries into the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Watching the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Setting the TV channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Changing the TV channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Skipping unnecessary channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Choosing between cable and UHF/VHF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using other features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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•Windows Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
• VGA is registered trademarks of IBM Corporation of the U.S.A.
• VESA and DDC Video Electronics Standards Association.
• Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
• WOW, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
• WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
•Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
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Customizing Your Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Navigating the menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Picture menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Selecting the Picture Mode for PC 1/PC 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Selecting the Picture Mode for TV/COMPONENT/VIDEO 1/
VIDEO 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adjusting “Backlight” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting “Contrast” (“Picture”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting “Brightness” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting “Color”
(for TV/COMPONENT/VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting “Hue” (for TV/VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 only) . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting “Sharpness”
(for TV/COMPONENT/VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting “Color Temp.” (for PC 1/PC 2 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adjusting “Gamma” (for PC 1/PC 2 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Resetting Picture Mode to the default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting “NR”
(for TV/COMPONENT/VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting “Dynamic Contrast”
(for TV/COMPONENT/VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Audio menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting “Surround” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adjusting “Treble,” “Bass,” and “Balance” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting “Auto Volume”
(for TV/COMPONENT/VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting “MTS” (for TV only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Resetting all audio settings to the default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Screen menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting “Zoom” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Automatic picture quality adjustment function
(for PC 2 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Making further automatic adjustments to the picture quality for the
current input signal (Auto Adjust) (for PC 2 only) . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjusting the picture’s sharpness manually (Phase/Pitch)
(for PC 2 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjusting the picture’s position manually
(H Center /V Center) (for PC 2 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjusting the picture’s position manually (V Center)
(for TV/COMPONENT/VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 only) . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Changing the display resolution (Resolution)
(for PC 2 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Parent menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Activating the Parental Control feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Selecting a Custom Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
What the Ratings Mean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Option menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Setting “PIP” (Picture In Picture) or “PAP”
(Picture And Picture) (for PC 1/PC 2 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Setting “Caption Vision”
(for TV/VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Setting “Input Sensing” (for PC 1/PC 2 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Setting “Language” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Setting “Menu Position” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Setting “Menu Lock” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Setting “Demo Mode” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Resetting to the default setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Technical Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Controlling the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power saving function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Setting the Picture Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Automatic brightness adjustment function (light sensor) . . . . . . . 36
Automatic picture quality adjustment function Turning off the display automatically
(for TV/COMPONENT/VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
(for PC 2 only) . . . 36
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
On-screen messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Trouble symptoms and remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
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Precautions
Warning on power connections
• Use the supplied power cord. If you use a different power cord, be sure that it is compatible with your local power supply.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
If you do not use the appropriate cord, this display will not conform to mandatory FCC standards.
For the customers in the UK
If you use the display in the UK, be sure to use the appropriate UK power cord.
Example of plug types
for 100 to 120 V AC for 200 to 240 V AC for 240 V AC only
The equipment should be installed near an easily accessible outlet.
Installation
Do not install or leave the display:
• In places subject to extreme temperatures, for example near a radiator, heating vent, or in direct sunlight. Subjecting the display to extreme temperatures, such as in an automobile parked in direct sunlight or near a heating vent, could cause deformations of the casing or malfunctions.
• In places subject to mechanical vibration or shock.
• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table­cloths, curtains, etc.
• Leave some space around the unit. Otherwise, adequate air­circulation may be blocked causing overheating and cause fire or damage the unit.
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• Near any equipment that generates a strong magnetic field, such as a TV or various other household appliances.
• In places subject to inordinate amounts of dust, dirt, or sand, for example near an open window or an outdoor exit. If setting up temporarily in an outdoor environment, be sure to take adequate precautions against airborne dust and dirt. Otherwise irreparable malfunctions could occur.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this Apparatus to rain or moisture.
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
• To prevent fire, keep inflammable objects or naked lights (e.g. candles) away from the unit.
• Do not place the unit near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
Handling the LCD screen
• Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun as it can damage the LCD screen. Take care when you place the display by a window.
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• Do not push on or scratch the LCD screen. Do not place a heavy object on the LCD screen. This may cause the screen to lose uniformity or cause LCD panel malfunctions.
• If the display is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The screen returns to normal as the temperature rises to a normal operating level.
• If a still picture is displayed for a long time, a residual image may appear for a while. The residual image will eventually disappear.
• The LCD panel becomes warm during operation. This is not a malfunction.
About the built-in stereo speakers
Be sure to keep magnetic recording equipment, tapes, and floppy discs away from the speaker’s opening as the speakers generate a magnetic field. This magnetic field may affect data stored on magnetic tapes and discs.
Note on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
Please note that the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology. However, black points or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen, and irregular colored stripes or brightness may appear on the LCD screen. This is not malfunction. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%)
Maintenance
• Be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet before cleaning your display.
• Clean the LCD screen with a soft cloth. If you use a glass cleaning liquid, do not use any type of cleaner containing an anti-static solution or similar additive as this may scratch the LCD screen’s coating.
• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.
• Do not rub, touch, or tap the surface of the screen with sharp or abrasive items such as a ballpoint pen or screwdriver. This type of contact may result in a scratched picture tube.
• Note that material deterioration or LCD screen coating degradation may occur if the display is exposed to volatile solvents such as insecticide, or if prolonged contact is maintained with rubber or vinyl materials.
Transportation
• Disconnect all cables from the display, and grasp both side of the LCD display firmly taking care not to scratch the screen when transporting. If you drop the display, you may be injured or the display may be damaged.
• When you transport this display for repair or shipment, use the original carton and packing materials.
Disposal of the display
• Do not dispose of this display with general household waste.
• The fluorescent tube used in this display contains mercury. Disposal of this display must be carried out in accordance to the regulations of your local sanitation authority.
Disposal of used batteries
To preserve our environment, dispose the used batteries according to your local laws or regulations.
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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 Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org).
Installation on a wall or a mounting arm
If you intend to install the display on a wall or a mounting arm, be sure to consult qualified personnel.
Rear of the LCD display
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Identifying parts and controls
See the pages in parentheses for further details.
Front of the LCD display
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A Remote control sensor
This sensor receives a signal from the remote control. Be sure not to cover the sensor with papers, etc.
B Light sensor (page 36)
This sensor measures the brightness of the surrounding area. Be sure not to cover the sensor with papers, etc.
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C 1 (power) switch (page 13)
Press to turn the display on or off.
D 1 (power) indicator (pages 13, 35)
The power indicator lights up in green when the display is turned on, and lights up in orange when the display is in the power saving mode. Also, the power indicator lights up in red when the display is in the standby mode or the Sleep timer is activated.
E Stereo speakers (page 35)
These speakers output the audio signals as sound.
F MENU button (page 16)
Press to turn the menu screen on and off.
G CH+/– buttons (page 15)
Press to change the TV channel.
Side view of the LCD display
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H M/m and VOL+/– (volume control) buttons
(pages 16, 35)
Use to select the menu items and to make adjustments, and also display the “Volume” adjustment bar to control the volume.
I (input select)/OK button (page 13, 16)
This button functions in two ways. As the button, this button switches the input signal between PC 1, PC 2, TV, COMPONENT, VIDEO 1, and VIDEO 2 when two computers and two pieces of video equipment are connected. As the OK button, this button activates the selected menu item or adjustments made using the M/m buttons 8.
J (PIP/PAP) button (page 31)
Press to switch the “PIP” (Picture In Picture) or “PAP” (Picture And Picture) setting. Each time you press this button, the PIP or PAP setting changes as follows. PIP On t PAP On t Off t PIP On...
K (Picture Mode) button (page 36)
Press to switch the Picture Mode.
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L Connector cover (page 9)
Remove this cover when you connect cables or cords.
M Screw positions of VESA compatible mounting arm
or stand (page 9)
Attach the VESA compatible mounting arm or stand.
Rear of the LCD display
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O Security Lock Hole
The security lock hole should be used with the Kensington Micro Saver Security System. Micro Saver Security System is a trademark of Kensington.
P PC 1 connectors
1 DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) for PC 1
(page 10)
This connector inputs digital RGB video signals that comply with DVI Rev.1.0.
2 Audio input jack for PC 1 (page 10)
This jack inputs audio signals when connected to the audio output jack of a computer or other equipment connected to PC 1.
Q PC 2 connectors
1 HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for PC 2
(page 10)
This connector inputs analog RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p, positive) and sync signals.
2 Audio input jack for PC 2 (page 10)
This jack inputs audio signals when connected to the audio output jack of a computer or other equipment connected to PC 2.
R VHF/UHF jack (page 12)
This jack inputs a signal from an antenna.
S COMPONENT jacks
1 Y/P
COMPONENT (page 11)
These jacks input Y/P B-Y/R-Y or Y/PB/PR).
2 Audio input jacks for COMPONENT (page 11)
These jacks input audio signals when connected to the audio output jacks of a DVD player or other equipment connected to COMPONENT.
Component Video input jacks for
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Side view of the LCD display
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N AC IN connector (page 13)
This connector connects the power cord (supplied).
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T VIDEO 1 jacks
1 Composite/S video input jacks for VIDEO 1
(page 11)
These jacks input composite video or S video signals. When you connect video equipment to both composite video input and S video input jacks, the signal from the S video jack is displayed.
2 Audio input jacks for VIDEO 1 (page 11)
These jacks input audio signals when connected to the audio output jacks of a VCR or other equipment connected to VIDEO 1.
U VIDEO 2 jacks
1 Composite/S video input jacks for VIDEO 2
(page 11)
These jacks input composite video or S video signals. When you connect video equipment to both composite video input and S video input jacks, the signal from the S video jack is displayed.
2 Audio input jacks for VIDEO 2 (page 11)
These jacks input audio signals when connected to the audio output jacks of a VCR or other equipment connected to VIDEO 2.
V Headphones jack (page 35)
This jack outputs audio signals to the headphones.
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Remote control
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VIDEO 1/2 (page 11):
Press to select a signal input through the VIDEO 1 jacks (composite/S video) on the rear and the VIDEO 2 jacks (composite/S video) on the side of the display.
TV (page 15): Press to select the TV input.
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C Feature buttons
(Picture Mode) (page 36):
Press repeatedly to step through the Picture Mode.
(Zoom) (page 23):
Press repeatedly to step through the “Zoom” settings.
(PIP/PAP) (page 31):
Press repeatedly to step through the “PIP” or “PAP” settings.
D MENU button (page 16)
Press to turn the menu screen on and off.
E 0-9 buttons (page 15)
Use these buttons to input numbers.
F ENT (enter) button (page 15)
Press to confirm the numbers you input using the 0-9 buttons.
G CH +/– buttons (page 15)
Press to change the TV channel.
H SLEEP button (page 37)
Press repeatedly to set the display to turn off automatically after a specified period of time. If you use this function and set the Sleep timer, the 1 (power) indicator lights up in red.
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A 1 (power) switch (page 13)
Press to turn the display on or off.
B Input select buttons
PC 1 (page 10): Press to select a signal input through
the PC 1 connectors (DVI-D) on the rear.
PC 2 (page 10): Press to select a signal input through
the PC 2 connectors (HD15) on the rear.
COMPONENT (page 11):
Press to select a signal input through the COMPONENT jacks (Y/P Component) on the rear.
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I DISPLAY button (page 16)
Press once to display the current channel number or the current input. They will remain until you press this button again.
J MUTING button (page 16)
Press to turn the sound off. Press again or press the VOL + button to restore the sound.
K M/m and OK buttons (page 16)
Use the M/m buttons to select menu items and make adjustments. Press the OK button to activate the selected menu item and adjustments made using the M/m buttons.
L JUMP button (page 16)
Press to switch the TV channel between the current one and the last one that was selected using the 0-9 buttons.
M VOL +/– buttons (page 35)
Press to adjust the sound volume.
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Setup
Setup 2:Connect the cables
Before using your display, check that the following items are included in your carton:
• LCD display
• Remote control
• Size AAA batteries (2)
•Power cord
• HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB)
• DVI-D video signal cable (digital RGB)
• Audio cord (stereo miniplug)
• 75-ohm coaxial cable
• CD-ROM (utility software for Windows/Macintosh, Operating Instructions, etc.)
• Warranty card
• Quick Setup Guide
Setup 1:Use the stand
x Using the supplied stand
Open the stand.
• Turn off the display, computer, and other equipment before connecting them.
• If you intend to connect: – A computer equipped with an HD15 output connector
(analog RGB) t See “Connecting a computer using the PC 2 connectors” (page 10).
– Video equipment that has component video output
jacks t See “Connecting video equipment using the COMPONENT jacks” (page 11).
– Video equipment that has composite/S video output
jacks t See “Connecting video equipment using the VIDEO 1/2 jacks” (page 11).
– An antenna
t See “Connecting an antenna” (page 12).
Notes
• Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable connector as this might bend the pins.
• Be sure that the cables connected to the display does not get pinched under the stand.
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Note
The stand is folded at the factory. Be sure not to place the display vertically with the stand as it is. Otherwise, the display may topple over.
x Using the VESA compatible stand
When using a non-supplied VESA compatible mounting arm or stand, use the VESA compatible screws to attach.
screw positions of VESA compatible stand (100 mm)
screw positions of the supplied stand
Bottom-side view
You can use the display with or without the supplied stand.
Remove the connector cover.
Push the hooks and draw the connector cover towards you.
connector cover
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x Connecting a computer using the PC 1
connectors
If you intend to connect a computer equipped with a DVI connector (digital RGB), follow the instructions below.
Using the supplied DVI-D video signal cable (digital RGB) and the supplied audio cord, connect the computer to the display’s PC 1 connectors.
x Connecting a computer using the PC 2
connectors
If you intend to connect a computer equipped with an HD15 connector (analog RGB), follow the instructions below.
Using the supplied HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB) and the supplied audio cord, connect the computer to the display’s PC 2 connectors.
to the DVI-D input
to the computer’s DVI output connector (digital RGB)
DVI-D video signal
to the audio output of the computer
cable (digital RGB) (supplied)
audio cord (supplied)
to the audio input for PC 1
to the audio input for PC 2
audio cord (supplied)
to the audio output of the computer
to the computer’s HD15 output connector (analog RGB)
to the HD15 input
HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB) (supplied)
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x Connecting video equipment using the
COMPONENT jacks
If you intend to connect video equipment that has component video output jacks, such as a DVD player, follow the instructions below.
Using a video signal cable (not supplied) and an audio cord (not supplied), connect the video equipment to the display’s COMPONENT jacks.
audio-L (white)
audio-R (red)
rear of the display
Y
component video cable (not supplied)
P
B
P
R
x Connecting video equipment using the
VIDEO 1/2 jacks
If you intend to connect video equipment that has composite/S video output jacks, such as a VCR, follow the instructions below.
Using a video signal cable (not supplied) and an audio cord (not supplied), connect the video equipment to the display’s VIDEO 1/2 jacks.
For VIDEO 1
rear of the display
S video
video (yellow)
audio-L (white)
audio-R (red)
audio cord (not supplied)
DVD player
VCR
video and audio cable
(not supplied)
S video cable (not supplied)
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For VIDEO 2
video and audio cable
S video cable (not supplied)
S video
video (yellow)
audio-L (white)
audio-R (red)
(not supplied)
VCR
side of the display
x Connecting an antenna
If you intend to connect an antenna to receive the TV signal, follow the instructions below.
Using the 75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied), connect an antenna to the display’s VHF/UHF jack.
to the VHF/UHF jack
to an antenna
75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied)
Note When you connect video equipment to both composite video input and S video input jacks, the signal from the S video jack is displayed.
Note
It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to get optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio noise and the like, resulting in signal deterioration. If you use a 300-ohm twin lead cable, keep it away as far as possible from the display.
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Setup 3:Connect the power cord
Setup 5:Turn on the display and
1 Connect the supplied power cord securely to the
display’s AC IN connector.
2 Connect the other end securely to a power outlet.
1
to AC IN
2
to the power outlet
power cord (supplied)
Setup 4:Replace the connector
cover
other equipment
1Press the 1 (power) switch on the front of the
display.
The 1 (power) indicator lights up in green.
CH
VOL
lights in green
2 Turn on the computer or other video equipment.
3 Press the button to select the desired input
signal.
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While pressing the hooks, push the connector cover onto the display until it clicks.
connector cover
The input signal will change each time you press the button.
On-screen message Input signal configuration DVI-D: PC 1 DVI-D input connector (digital
RGB) for PC 1
HD15: PC 2 HD15 input connector
(analog RGB) for PC 2
TV channels TV
: COMPONENT
Y/P
Component Video
B/PR
input jacks for COMPONENT
or : VIDEO 1
Composite/S video input jacks for VIDEO 1
or : VIDEO 2
Composite/S video input jacks for VIDEO 2
Tips
• You can also select the inputs using the input select buttons on the remote control.
• When you select the TV input, the number of the selected channel is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.
• When using the PIP or PAP function, use “PIP/PAP” in the “PIP/PAP” menu in the “Option” menu to select the input source for sub picture (page 31). If the TV input is selected for sub picture, you can change the channel using the CH +/– buttons.
• When you switch the TV channel while listening or operate your PC, video or decoding device, switch the input to TV, then press CH +/– or 0-9 buttons. If you press CH +/– or 0-9 buttons, the input cannot be automatically switched to TV.
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If no picture appears on the screen
• Check that the power cord and the video signal cable are properly connected.
Setup 6:Adjust the tilt
This display can be adjusted within the angles shown below.
• If “No Input Signal” appears on the screen: – The computer is in the power saving mode. Try pressing any
key on the keyboard or moving the mouse.
– Check that the input signal setting is correct by pressing the
button (page 13).
• If “Cable Disconnected” appears on the screen: – Check that the video signal cable is properly connected. – Check that the input signal setting is correct by pressing the
button (page 13).
• If “Out Of Range” appears on the screen, reconnect the old display. Then adjust the computer’s graphics board within the following ranges.
Analog RGB Digital RGB
Horizontal frequency
Vertical frequency
28–86 kHz 28–68 kHz
48–85 Hz (resolution < 1,280 × 1,024) 48–75 Hz (resolution < 1,400 × 1,050)
60 Hz
48–60 Hz (resolution 1,680 × 1,050)
Resolution 1,680 × 1,050 or less 1,680 × 1,050 or less
For more information about on-screen messages, see “Trouble symptoms and remedies” on page 39.
No need for specific drivers
The display complies with the “DDC” Plug & Play standard and automatically detects all the display’s information. No specific driver needs to be installed on the computer. The first time you turn on your computer after connecting the display, the setup Wizard may appear on the screen. In this case, follow the on-screen instructions. The Plug & Play display is automatically selected so that you can use this display.
Grasp the sides of the LCD panel, then adjust the screen angles.
approx. 20°
To use the display comfortably
Adjust the viewing angle of your display according to the height of your desk and chair so that light is not reflected from the screen to your eyes.
Notes
• When adjusting the screen tilt, proceed slowly and carefully, being sure not to hit the display against the desk.
• When adjusting the screen tilt, make sure not to knock or drop the display off the desk.
Setup 7:Insert batteries into the
remote control
Insert two size AAA batteries (supplied) by matching the + and – marks on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control’s battery compartment.
The vertical frequency is set to 60 Hz. Since flickers are unobtrusive on the display, you can use it as it is. You do not need to set the vertical frequency to any particular high value.
Notes
• Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an extended period.
• Handle the remote control with care. Avoid dropping it, getting it wet, or placing it in direct sunlight, near a heater or where the humidity is high.
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Watching the TV
Setting the TV channels
To watch TV programs, you need to run “Auto Program” to set up your channels. Perform the following “Auto Program” procedure before you watch TV programs for the first time. For details on the use of the menu and buttons, see “Navigating the menu” on page 16. Message of “Auto Program Not Run” appears until you select “Auto Program.”
Skipping unnecessary channels
You can skip unnecessary channels when selecting channels using the CH +/– button.
1 Press the MENU button.
2Press the M/m buttons to select (Channel) and
press the OK button.
The “Channel” menu appears on the screen.
3Press the M/m buttons to select “Channel Skip/
Add” and press the OK button.
The “Channel Skip/Add” menu appears on the screen.
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Press the M/m buttons to select (Channel) and
press the OK button.
The “Channel” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Auto Program”
and press the OK button.
The “Auto Program” menu appears on the screen.
4 Press the M/m buttons to select “OK” and press the
OK button.
The display starts scanning and preparing channels automatically. Channel number and on-screen message appear.
5 Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen after
Auto Program is completed.
Note
This procedure may take some minutes. Do not press any buttons during the process. Otherwise, “Auto Program” will not be completed properly.
Changing the TV channel
Press the 0-9 buttons to input a channel number.
The channel changes after 3 seconds. Press the ENT (enter) button to select immediately. Use the CH +/– buttons to scan through the channels.
CH
or
4Press the M/m buttons to select the channel you
want to skip and press the OK button.
Tip
To scroll through the list, press and hold the M/m buttons.
5Press the M/m buttons to select “Skip” and press
the OK button.
If you want to restore skipped channel, select “Add.”
6 Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.
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Choosing between cable and UHF/ VHF
To set the UHF/VHF channels, you need to set the “Cable” menu to “Off” by following the instructions below.
1 Press the MENU button.
2Press the M/m buttons to select (Channel) and
press the OK button.
The “Channel” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Cable” and press
the OK button.
The “Cable” menu appears on the screen.
4Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode
and press the OK button.
On: The cable TV channels can be set.
Off: The UHF/VHF channels can be set.
Notes
• You cannot set and receive cable TV channels and UHF/VHF channels at the same time.
• After switching between the cable and the UHF/VHF mode, be sure to perform “Auto Program.”
Tips
• When you press and hold the CH + or – button, the channel number will change rapidly.
• When you switch the TV channel while listening or operate your PC, video or decoding device, switch the input to TV, then press CH +/– or 0-9 buttons. If you press CH +/– or 0-9 buttons, the input cannot be automatically switched to TV.
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Using other features
You can also use the following TV features.
x Watching TV programs with closed captions
Set “Caption Vision” in the “Option” menu to “On.” For details, see “Setting “Caption Vision” (for TV/COMPONENT/VIDEO 1/ VIDEO 2 only)” on page 33.
x Using the Parental Control feature
Select control options in the “Parent” menu. For details, see “Parent menu” on page 26.
Customizing Your Display
Before making adjustments
Connect the display and equipment, then turn them on. For the best results, wait for at least 30 minutes before making adjustments.
You can make numerous adjustments to your display using the on-screen menu.
Navigating the menu
Button operations (remote control)
Press To
MUTING Turn off the sound. Press it again or press VOL+
to restore sound (page 35).
DISPLAY Display the current channel number or the
current input. Press it again to turn the display off.
JUMP Jump back and forth between two channels. The
display alternates between the current channel and the last channel.
SLEEP Turn off the display automatically after a
specified period of time (page 37). Switch the Picture Mode (page 36).
Switch the “PIP” or “PAP” setting. Each time you press this button, the setting changes as follows. PIP On t PAP On t Offt PIP On... (page 31).
Switch the “Zoom” setting. Each time you press this button, the setting changes as follows. Normal t Full t Wide Zoom t Zoom t Normal...(page 23)
x When you use the buttons on the display
1 Display the main menu.
Press the MENU button to display the main menu on the screen.
DVI-D: PC 1
1680 × 1050/60 Hz
OK
Set Exit
MENU
,
Picture
Mode: Movie Backlight: 100 Contrast: 70 Brightness: 50 Color:
Hue:
Sharpness: Color Temp.: 9300K Gamma: Gamma4
Picture Mode Reset NR: Dynamic Contrast:
Select
2 Select the menu.
Press the M/m buttons to display the desired menu. Press the OK button to move to the first menu item.
,
Tip
The and buttons are also available on the display.
3 Select the item you want to adjust.
Press the M/m buttons to select the item you want to adjust, then press the OK button.
,
If is one of the menu items.
When you select and press the OK button, the display returns to the previous menu.
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4 Adjust the item.
Press the M/m buttons to make the adjustment, then press the OK button. When you press the OK button, the setting is stored, then the display returns to the previous menu.
3 Select the item you want to adjust.
Press the M/m buttons to select the item you want to adjust, then press the OK button.
,
5 Close the menu.
Press the MENU button once to return to normal viewing. If no buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically after about 45 seconds.
x When you use the buttons on the remote
control
1 Display the main menu.
Press the MENU button to display the main menu on the screen.
DVI-D: PC 1
1680 × 1050/60 Hz
OK
Set Exit
MENU
MENU
,
Picture
Mode: Movie Backlight: 100 Contrast: 70 Brightness: 50 Color:
Hue:
Sharpness: Color Temp.: 9300K Gamma: Gamma4
Picture Mode Reset NR: Dynamic Contrast:
Select
OK
If is one of the menu items.
When you select and press the OK button, the display returns to the previous menu.
,
OK
4 Adjust the item.
Press the M/m buttons to make the adjustment, then press the OK button. When you press the OK button, the setting is stored, then the display returns to the previous menu.
OK
,
OK
5Close the menu.
Press the MENU button once to return to normal viewing. If no buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically after about 45 seconds.
MENU
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2 Select the menu.
Press the M/m buttons to display the desired menu. Press the OK button to move to the first menu item.
OK
,
OK
x Resetting the adjustments to the default
settings
You can reset the adjustments using the “All Reset” menu. For more information about resetting the adjustments, see “Resetting to the default setting” on page 34.
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Picture menu
You can adjust the following items using the “Picture” menu.
•Mode Backlight Contrast (Picture) Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp. Gamma
Picture
Mode: Movie Backlight: 100 Contrast: 70 Brightness: 50 Color:
Hue:
Sharpness: Color Temp.: 9300K Gamma: Gamma4
Picture Mode Reset NR: Dynamic Contrast:
Select
Picture Mode Reset
•NR
• Dynamic Contrast
Tip
The “Backlight,” “Contrast,” “Brightness,” “Color,” “Hue,” “Sharpness,” “Color Temp.,” and “Gamma” menus can be set for each Picture mode. Also, Picture Mode can be set for each available input.
x Selecting the Picture Mode for PC 1/PC 2
You can select the appropriate screen brightness for your purpose.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2Press the M/m buttons to select (Picture) and
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3Press the M/m buttons to select “Mode” and press
the OK button.
The “Mode” menu appears on the screen.
Picture
Mode: Game
Backlight: Movie Contrast: PC Brightness: Auto Color:
Hue:
Sharpness: Color Temp.: 9300K Gamma: Gamma4
Picture Mode Reset NR: Dynamic Contrast:
Select
DVI-D: PC 1
1680 × 1050/60 Hz
OK
Set
MENU
Exit
DVI-D: PC 1
1680 × 1050/60 Hz
OK
Set Exit
MENU
x Selecting the Picture Mode for TV/
COMPONENT/VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2
You can select the appropriate screen brightness for your purpose.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Press the M/m buttons to select (Picture) and
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Mode” and press
the OK button.
The “Mode” menu appears on the screen.
OK
Set Exit
: TV
MENU
Picture
Mode: Vivid
Backlight: Standard Picture: ECO Brightness: Auto Color: 50 Hue: 0 Sharpness: 7
Color Temp.: Gamma:
Picture Mode Reset NR: Off Dynamic Contrast: Off
Select
4 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode
and press the OK button.
The default setting is “Vivid.”
Vivid: Picture with enhanced contrast and sharpness.
Standard: Picture with contrast that suits the room light.
ECO: Picture with low brightness.
Auto: Automatically adjusts the screen brightness
according to the brightness of the surroundings (automatic brightness adjustment function). For more information, see “Automatic brightness adjustment function (light sensor)” on page 36.
Note
When the Picture Mode is set to “Auto,” you cannot adjust the backlight.
4Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode
and press the OK button.
The default setting is “Movie.”
Game: Bright picture.
Movie: Clear picture with strong contrast.
PC: Soft tone picture.
Auto: Automatically adjusts the screen brightness
according to the brightness of the surroundings (automatic brightness adjustment function). For more information, see “Automatic brightness adjustment function (light sensor)” on page 36.
Note
When the Picture Mode is set to “Auto,” you cannot adjust the backlight.
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x Adjusting “Backlight”
If the screen is too bright, adjust the backlight to make the screen easier to see.
x Adjusting “Color” (for TV/COMPONENT/
VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 only)
You can change the color intensity of the picture displayed.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Press the M/m buttons to select (Picture) and
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Backlight” and
press the OK button.
The “Backlight” menu appears on the screen.
4 Press the M/m buttons to adjust the light level and
press the OK button.
x Adjusting “Contrast” (“Picture”)
You can adjust the picture contrast. The “Contrast” menu is available only for the PC 1 or PC 2 input. When you select the COMPONENT, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or TV input, the “Picture” menu is available instead.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Press the M/m buttons to select (Picture) and
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Contrast”
(“Picture”) and press the OK button.
The “Contrast” (“Picture”) menu appears on the screen.
4 Press the M/m buttons to adjust the contrast and
press the OK button.
x Adjusting “Brightness”
You can adjust the picture brightness (black level).
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Press the M/m buttons to select (Picture) and
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Brightness” and
press the OK button.
The “Brightness” menu appears on the screen.
4 Press the M/m buttons to adjust the brightness and
press the OK button.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2Press the M/m buttons to select (Picture) and
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3Press the M/m buttons to select “Color” and press
the OK button.
The “Color” menu appears on the screen.
4 Press the M/m buttons to adjust the color intensity
and press the OK button.
x Adjusting “Hue” (for TV/VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2
only)
You can change the color tones of the picture displayed.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2Press the M/m buttons to select (Picture) and
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3Press the M/m buttons to select “Hue” and press
the OK button.
The “Hue” menu appears on the screen.
4Press the M/m buttons to adjust the hue and press
the OK button.
x Adjusting “Sharpness” (for TV/
COMPONENT/VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 only)
You can adjust the sharpness of the edges of images, etc.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2Press the M/m buttons to select (Picture) and
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3Press the M/m buttons to select “Sharpness” and
press the OK button.
The “Sharpness” menu appears on the screen.
4Press the M/m buttons to adjust the sharpness and
press the OK button.
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x Adjusting “Color Temp.” (for PC 1/PC 2
only)
You can select the picture’s color level for the white color field from the default color temperature settings. Also, if necessary, you can fine tune the color temperature.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
4 Press the M/m buttons to select “Adjust” and press
the OK button.
The fine tuning menu for color temperature appears on the screen.
R 160
G 128
B 75
2Press the M/m buttons to select (Picture) and
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3Press the M/m buttons to select “Color Temp.” and
press the OK button.
The “Color Temp.” menu appears on the screen.
Picture
Mode: Movie Backlight: 100 Contrast: 70 Brightness: 50 Color:
Hue:
Sharpness: Color Temp.: 9300K Gamma: 6500K Picture Mode Reset sRGB
NR: User Dynamic Contrast: Adjust
Select
DVI-D: PC 1
1680 × 1050/60 Hz
OK
Set Exit
MENU
4Press the M/m buttons to select the desired color
temperature and press the OK button.
White balance changes from bluish to reddish as the color temperature is adjusted from 9,300K to 6,500K. When you select “sRGB,” the colors adjust to the sRGB profile. (The sRGB color setting is an industry-standard color space protocol designed for computer products.) If you select “sRGB,” the color settings of your computer must be set to the sRGB profile.
Notes
• If a connected computer or other equipment is not sRGB-compliant,
color cannot be adjusted to the sRGB profile.
• You cannot select “sRGB” when the Picture Mode is set to “Auto.”
• If you select “sRGB,” you cannot adjust “Contrast” and “Brightness”
in the “Picture” menu. Also, you cannot adjust “Gamma.”
Fine tuning the color temperature
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2Press the M/m buttons to select (Picture) and
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
5 Press the M/m buttons to select R (Red) or B (Blue)
and press the OK button. Then press the M/m buttons to adjust the color temperature and press the OK button.
Since this adjustment changes the color temperature by increasing or decreasing the R and B components with respect to G (green), the G component is fixed.
6 Press the M/m buttons to select , then press the
OK button.
The new color setting is stored in memory and automatically recalled whenever “User” is selected. The “Color Temp.” menu appears on the screen.
x Adjusting “Gamma” (for PC 1/PC 2 only)
You can associate the picture’s color shade on the screen with the picture’s original color shade.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Press the M/m buttons to select (Picture) and
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Gamma” and
press the OK button.
The “Gamma” menu appears on the screen.
Picture
Mode: Movie Backlight: 100 Contrast: 70 Brightness: 50 Color:
Hue:
Sharpness: Color Temp.: 9300K Gamma: Gamma1 Picture Mode Reset Gamma2
NR: Gamma3 Dynamic Contrast: Gamma4
Select
4 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode
and press the OK button.
DVI-D: PC 1
1680 × 1050/60 Hz
OK
Set Exit
MENU
3Press the M/m buttons to select “Color Temp.” and
press the OK button.
The “Color Temp.” menu appears on the screen.
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x Resetting Picture Mode to the default
You can reset the adjustments to the default settings.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Press the M/m buttons to select (Picture) and
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Picture Mode
Reset” and press the OK button.
The “Picture Mode Reset” menu appears on the screen.
Picture
Mode: Movie Backlight: 100 Contrast: 70 Brightness: 50 Color:
Hue:
Sharpness: Color Temp.: 9300K Gamma: Gamma4
Picture Mode Reset OK NR: Cancel Dynamic Contrast:
Select
DVI-D: PC 1
1680 × 1050/60 Hz
OK
Set Exit
MENU
4 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode
and press the OK button.
OK: To reset the all items in the current Picture
Mode to the default.
Cancel: To cancel resetting and return to the “Picture”
menu.
x Setting “NR” (for TV/COMPONENT/VIDEO 1/
VIDEO 2 only)
You can set the noise reduction function to on or off. This feature can be set for each available input.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
x Setting “Dynamic Contrast” (for TV/
COMPONENT/VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 only)
You can set the “Dynamic Contrast” function to on or off. This feature can be set for each available input.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2Press the M/m buttons to select (Picture) and
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3Press the M/m buttons to select “Dynamic
Contrast” and press the OK button.
The “Dynamic Contrast” menu appears on the screen.
OK
Set Exit
: TV
MENU
Picture
Mode: Vivid Backlight: 100 Picture: 70 Brightness: 50 Color: 50 Hue: 0 Sharpness: 7
Color Temp.: Gamma:
Picture Mode Reset NR: Off
Dynamic Contrast: On
Off
Select
4Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode
and press the OK button.
On: The picture contrast is enhanced.
Off: The “Dynamic Contrast” function is turned
off.
Notes
• Only when the Picture Mode is set to “Vivid” or “Standard,” the “Dynamic Contrast” is available.
• When the “Dynamic Contrast” function is set to “On,” the backlight becomes default and you can not adjust it.
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2 Press the M/m buttons to select (Picture) and
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “NR” and press the
OK button.
The “NR” menu appears on the screen.
OK
Set Exit
: TV
MENU
Picture
Mode: Vivid Backlight: 100 Picture: 70 Brightness: 50 Color: 50 Hue: 0 Sharpness: 7
Color Temp.: Gamma:
Picture Mode Reset
NR: On
Dynamic Contrast: Off
Select
4 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode
and press the OK button.
On: The noise level is reduced.
Off: The noise reduction function is turned off.
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Audio menu
You can adjust the following items using the “Audio” menu. The items in the “Audio” menu can be set for each available input.
• Surround
• Treble
•Bass
• Balance
•Auto Volume
Audio
Surround: SRS WOW
Treble: Bass:
Balance: 0 Auto Volume: On MTS: Stereo Audio Reset
•MTS
•Audio Reset
Select
x Setting “Surround”
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2Press the M/m buttons to select (Audio) and
press the OK button.
The “Audio” menu appears on the screen.
OK
Set Exit
: TV
MENU
x Adjusting “Treble,” “Bass,” and “Balance”
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Press the M/m buttons to select (Audio) and
press the OK button.
The “Audio” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Treble,” “Bass,” or
“Balance” and press the OK button.
4 Press the M/m buttons to adjust the level and press
the OK button.
Note
Only when “Surround” is set to off, “Treble” and “Bass” can be adjusted.
x Setting “Auto Volume” (for TV/
COMPONENT/VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 only)
You can set the loudness of the sound to keep it at a specified level.
3Press the M/m buttons to select “Surround” and
press the OK button.
The “Surround” menu appears on the screen.
OK
Set Exit
: TV
MENU
Audio
Surround: SRS WOW
Treble: Off Bass:
Balance: 0 Auto Volume: On MTS: Stereo Audio Reset
Select
4Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode
and press the OK button.
SRS WOW: Deep rich bass tone and clear high tone
creates a rich surround sound experience, and movies and games, especially, can be enjoyed with powerful sound.
Off: Turns off the SRS WOW effect.
Adopting the latest technology developed by SRS Labs, Inc., SRS WOW significantly improves the sound quality of various audio sources.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Press the M/m buttons to select (Audio) and
press the OK button.
The “Audio” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Auto Volume” and
press the OK button.
The “Auto Volume” menu appears on the screen.
OK
Set Exit
: TV
MENU
Audio
Surround: SRS WOW
Treble: Bass:
Balance: 0
Auto Volume: On
MTS: Off Audio Reset
Select
4 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode
and press the OK button.
On: Loudness of the sound stays at the specified level,
independent of the broadcast signal (e.g. in the case of advertisements).
Off: Loudness of the sound changes automatically
according to the broadcast signal.
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x Setting “MTS” (for TV only)
You can enjoy stereo, bilingual, and monaural programs.
Screen menu
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Press the M/m buttons to select (Audio) and
press the OK button.
The “Audio” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “MTS” and press
the OK button.
The “MTS” menu appears on the screen.
OK
Set Exit
: TV
MENU
Audio
Surround: SRS WOW
Treble: Bass:
Balance: 0 Auto Volume: On
MTS: Stereo
Audio Reset Auto SAP Mono
Select
4 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode
and press the OK button.
Stereo: Stereo sound is output when viewing a
program broadcast in stereo.
Auto SAP: A second audio program channel is output
automatically when a signal received. (If no SAP signal is present, the display remains in stereo mode.)
Mono: Monaural sound is output. (Use to reduce
noise during weak stereo broadcasts.)
x Resetting all audio settings to the default
You can reset the adjustments to the default settings.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
You can adjust the following items using the “Screen” menu.
• Zoom
•Auto Adjust
•Phase
•Pitch
•H Center
Screen
Zoom : Full Auto Adjust Phase : 30 Pitch : 50 H Center : 50 V Center : 50 Resolution
HD15: PC 2
•V Center
• Resolution
Select
1680 × 1050/60 Hz
Set Exit
MENU
OK
x Setting “Zoom”
This feature lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts or other picture sizes such as Letter box movies in several “Zoom” modes. A “Zoom” value is set for each available input.
Tip
You can also switch the “Zoom” setting by pressing the button on the remote control repeatedly.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2Press the M/m buttons to select (Screen) and
press the OK button.
The “Screen” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Zoom” and press
the OK button.
The “Zoom” menu appears on the screen.
Screen
Zoom :
Normal
Auto Adjust
Full
Phase :
Wide Zoom
Pitch :
Zoom
H Center : V Center : Resolution
: TV
US
2 Press the M/m buttons to select (Audio) and
press the OK button.
The “Audio” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Audio Reset” and
press the OK button.
The “Audio Reset” menu appears on the screen.
OK
Set Exit
: TV
MENU
Audio
Surround: SRS WOW
Treble: Bass:
Balance: 0 Auto Volume: On MTS: Stereo
Audio Reset OK
Cancel
Select
4 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode
and press the OK button.
OK: To reset the all items in the “Audio” menu to the
default.
Cancel: To cancel resetting and return to the “Audio”
menu.
MENU
OK
Set Exit
Select
4Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode
and press the OK button.
Normal: Original aspect ratio.
Full: A picture is enlarged to fill the 16:10 screen.
Useful for viewing Squeeze signal.
Wide Zoom: A picture is enlarged horizontally (non-
linear) to fill the 16:10 screen, keeping the original image as much as possible.
Zoom: A picture is enlarged horizontally and
vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills a 16:10 screen. Useful for viewing Letter Box signal.
Notes
• If the input from either PC 1 or PC 2 is selected, “Zoom” and “Wide Zoom” are unavailable.
• If the input from COMPONENT is selected and the video signal being input is 1080i format, “Wide Zoom” is unavailable.
• For “Normal” mode of PC 1 or PC 2, the input signal is displayed on the screen at its actual aspect ratio and black bars may appear at the top and bottom of the screen depending on the signal.
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x Automatic picture quality adjustment
function (for PC 2 only)
When the display receives an input signal, it automatically adjusts the picture’s position and sharpness (phase/pitch), and ensures that a clear picture appears on the screen (page 36).
If the automatic picture quality adjustment function of this display seems to not completely adjust the picture
You can make further automatic adjustment of the picture quality for the current input signal (See “Auto Adjust” below).
If you still need to make further adjustments to the picture quality
You can manually adjust the picture’s sharpness (phase/pitch) and position (horizontal/vertical position).
These adjustments are stored in memory and automatically recalled when the display receives a previously input and registered input signal.
x Making further automatic adjustments to
the picture quality for the current input signal (Auto Adjust) (for PC 2 only)
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2Press the M/m buttons to select (Screen) and
press the OK button.
The “Screen” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Auto Adjust” and
press the OK button.
Make the appropriate adjustments of the screen’s phase, pitch and horizontal/vertical position for the current input signal and store them.
4Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode
and press the OK button.
OK: To start adjusting.
Cancel: To cancel adjustments.
x Adjusting the picture’s sharpness manually
(Phase/Pitch) (for PC 2 only)
You can adjust the picture’s sharpness as follows.
1 Set the resolution to 1,680 × 1,050 on the computer.
2 Load the CD-ROM.
3 Start the CD-ROM and display the test pattern.
For Windows User When Auto run operates:
1 Click Display Adjustment tool (Utility). 2 Click “Adjust” and confirm the resolution and then click
“Next.”
Test pattern for Pitch and Phase appears in order.
When Auto run fails to operate:
1 Open “My Computer” and right click the CD-ROM icon.
Go to “Explorer” and open the CD-ROM icon.
2 Open [Utility] and then select [Windows]. 3 Start [Win_Utility.exe].
Test pattern appears.
For Macintosh user
1 Open [Utility] and then select [Mac]. 2 Start [Mac_Utility.exe].
Test pattern appears.
4 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
5 Press the M/m buttons to select (Screen) and
press the OK button.
The “Screen” menu appears on the screen.
6 Press the M/m buttons to select “Phase” and press
the OK button.
The “Phase” adjustment menu appears on the screen.
7 Press the M/m buttons until the horizontal stripes
are at a minimum.
Adjust so that the horizontal stripes are at a minimum.
8 Press the OK button.
The main menu appears on the screen. If vertical stripes are observed over the entire screen, adjust the pitch using the following procedures.
9 Press the M/m buttons to select “Pitch” and press
the OK button.
The “Pitch” adjustment menu appears on the screen.
10 Press the M/m buttons until the vertical stripes
disappear.
Adjust so that the vertical stripes disappear.
11 Click [END] on the screen to turn off the test pattern.
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x Adjusting the picture’s position manually
(H Center /V Center) (for PC 2 only)
If the picture is not in the center of the screen, adjust the picture’s centering as follows.
x Changing the display resolution
(Resolution) (for PC 2 only)
You can change the display resolution when the current input is different from the one displayed on the screen.
1 Set the resolution to 1,680 × 1,050 on the computer.
2 Load the CD-ROM.
3 Start the CD-ROM and display the test pattern.
For Windows User When Auto run operates:
1 Click Display Adjustment tool (Utility). 2 Click “Adjust” and confirm the resolution and then click
“Next.”
Test pattern for H Center and V Center appears in order.
When Auto run fails to operate:
1 Open “My Computer” and right click the CD-ROM icon.
Go to “Explorer” and open the CD-ROM icon.
2 Open [Utility] and then select [Windows]. 3 Start [Win_Utility.exe].
Test pattern appears.
For Macintosh user
1 Open [Utility] and then select [Mac]. 2 Start [Mac_Utility.exe].
Test pattern appears.
4 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
5 Press the M/m buttons to select (Screen) and
press the OK button.
The “Screen” menu appears on the screen.
Tip
Some of the output signals from your computer may not be recognized on the display by assigning the default setting of resolution. The actual resolution may not be displayed as you have selected. Use this function only when you want to change the display resolution.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2Press the M/m buttons to select (Screen) and
press the OK button.
The “Screen” menu appears on the screen.
3Press the M/m buttons to select “Resolution” and
press the OK button.
The “Resolution” menu appears on the screen.
Screen
Zoom : Full Auto Adjust Phase : 30 Pitch : 50 H Center : 50 V Center : 50
Resolution 1680 × 1050
1400 × 1050
Select
HD15: PC 2
1680 × 1050/60 Hz
OK
Set Exit
MENU
4Press the M/m buttons to select the resolution you
want to display, and press the OK button.
US
6 Press the M/m buttons to select “H Center” or “V
Center” and press the OK button.
The “H Center” adjustment menu or “V Center” adjustment menu appears on the screen.
7 Press the M/m buttons to center the test pattern on
the screen.
8Click [END] on the screen to turn off the test pattern.
x Adjusting the picture’s position manually
(V Center) (for TV/COMPONENT/VIDEO 1/ VIDEO 2 only)
If you want to adjust the picture position up or down, when “Wide Zoom” or “Zoom” is selected, adjust the picture’s centring as follows.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Press the M/m buttons to select (Screen) and
press the OK button.
The “Screen” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “V Center” and
press the OK button.
The “V Center” adjustment menu appears on the screen.
4 Press the M/m buttons to adjust the picture position
where you like.
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Parent menu
TV programs and movies shown on TV are given a rating signal based on the following rating systems.
In the U.S.A.: U.S. Television Parental Guidelines to rate television programs (U.S. TV ratings), and Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) Guidelines to rate movies including those shown on TV (movie ratings).
In Canada: Canadian English Language ratings to rate television programs in English, and Canadian French Language ratings to rate those in French.
4 Press the M/m buttons to select “Select Country”
and press the OK button.
OK
Set Exit
: TV
MENU
Parent
Lock: Off
Select Country: U.S.A.
Change Password Canada
Select
5 Press the M/m buttons to select your country/
region (U.S.A. or Canada) and press the OK button.
To block programs you feel unsuitable for your children, you need to set the display for the desired rating systems. Sony’s predetermined ratings are also available. See page 29 for a description of the ratings.
The TV’s Parental Control feature functions by receiving the rating signal from your local broadcasting station or cable service provider.
x Activating the Parental Control feature
1 Press the MENU button.
2Press the M/m buttons to select (Parent) and
press the OK button.
OK
Set Exit
: TV
MENU
: TV
Parent
Enter password using 0 - 9 buttons
----
Select
3 Enter a four-digit password using the 0-9 buttons.
The “Parent” menu appears on the screen.
Parent
Lock: Off Select Country: U.S.A. Change Password
6 Press the M/m buttons to select “Lock” and press
the OK button.
OK
Set Exit
: TV
MENU
Parent
Lock: Off
Select Country: Child Change Password Youth Y.Adult Custom
Select
7 Press the M/m buttons to select a desired rating and
press the OK button.
If you select “Child,” “Youth,” or “Y.Adult” (Young Adult), the level of Parental Control is activated automatically.
Tip
If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you should select “Child,” “Youth,” or “Y.Adult” to help simplify the rating selection. To set more restrictive ratings, select “Custom” (see “Selecting a Custom Rating” on page 27).
8 Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.
To deactivate the Parental Control feature
Set “Lock” to “Off” in the “Parent” menu.
To change the password
1 Press the MENU button.
MENU
OK
Set Exit
Select
If you access the “Parent” menu for the first time, you are requested to enter the password again for confirmation.
Note
Do not enter “4357” corresponding to “HELP” on a phone number pad (see page 27).
Tips
• You need to enter the password here for any further access to the “Parent” menu. If you lose your password, see “Tip” on page 27.
• If you want to change the password, see “To change the password” on page 26.
2 Press the M/m buttons to select (Parent) and
press the OK button.
3 Enter your four-digit password using the 0-9
buttons.
The “Parent” menu appears on the screen.
4 Press the M/m buttons to select “Change
Password” then press the OK button.
5 Enter a new four-digit password using the 0-9
buttons.
6 Enter the password set in step 5 again to confirm.
7 Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.
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Tip
If you have forgotten your password, enter the master password “4357” (corresponding to “HELP” on a phone number pad) in step 3. You can then store a new password.
Notes
• If you entered “4357” as your password for the first time, you cannot store a new password (see step 3 of “Activating the Parental Control feature” on page 26).
• When you select a Parental Control program and the indicator is displayed on the screen, you cannot view that program even if you enter “4357”.
4Press the M/m buttons to select the rating to be
blocked and press the OK button.
The indicator automatically appears beside the selected rating and all ratings below it, indicating that the programs that match the ratings will be blocked. To unlock a rating, select and press the OK button. The indicator changes to “–” and all ratings above it are unlocked.
5Press the M/m buttons to select and press the OK
button.
x Selecting a Custom Rating
If you want to select the ratings to be blocked from “Custom” once you have activated the Parental Control feature (page 26), follow the procedure below. For a detailed description of each rating, see “What the Ratings Mean” on page 29.
1 Perform steps 1 to 6 in “Activating the Parental
Control feature” on page 26 to display the “Lock” menu.
2 Press the M/m buttons to select “Custom” and
press the OK button.
In the U.S.A.
OK
Set Exit
OK
Set Exit
: TV
MENU
: TV
MENU
Parent
Custom
Movie Rating TV Rating Unrated : Allow
Select
In Canada
Parent
Custom
English Rating French Rating U.S.A Rating
Select
To select a rating in Canada, go to step 6.
6 To select a TV rating in the U.S.A.:
Press the M/m buttons to select “TV Rating” and press the OK button.
OK
Set Exit
: TV
MENU
Parent
TV Rating
Rating Content TV-Y: – TV-Y7: – FV: – TV-G: – TV-PG: – D:– L: – S: – V: – TV-14: – D:– L: – S: – V: – TV-MA: – L: – S: – V: –
Select
To select a TV rating in Canada:
Press the M/m buttons to select “English Rating,” “French Rating,” or “U.S.A. Rating” and press the OK button.
English Rating
OK
Set Exit
: TV
MENU
: TV
French Rating
Parent
Parent
English Rating
C: – C8+: – G: – PG: – 14+: – 18+: –
Select
French Rating
G: – 8ans+: – 13ans+: – 16ans+: – 18ans+: –
US
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Movie Rating” and
press the OK button.
OK
Set Exit
: TV
MENU
Parent
Movie Rating
G: – PG: – PG-13: – R: – NC-17: – X: –
Select
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U.S.A. Rating
Select
Parent
U.S.A. Rating
Rating Content TV-Y: – TV-Y7: – FV: – TV-G: – TV-PG: – D:– L: – S: – V: – TV-14: – D:– L: – S: – V: – TV-MA: – L: – S: – V: –
Select
OK
Set Exit
OK
Set Exit
MENU
: TV
MENU
7Press the M/m buttons to select the TV rating to be
blocked and press the OK button.
The indicator automatically appears beside the selected rating and all ratings below it, indicating that the programs that match the ratings will be blocked.
Example: TV rating in the U.S.A.
OK
Set Exit
: TV
MENU
Parent
TV Rating
Rating Content TV-Y: – TV-Y7: – FV: – TV-G: – TV-PG: – D:– L: – S: – V: – TV-14: D: L: S: V: TV-MA: L: S: V:
Select
To unlock a rating, select and press the OK button. The indicator changes to “–” and all ratings above it are unlocked.
Some U.S. TV ratings have additional content ratings called “extenders.” The extenders are defined as follows: D (sexually suggestive Dialogue), FV (Fantasy Violence), L (coarse Language), S (Sexual situations) and V (Violence). By setting the extenders, you can define additional viewing limits. For more details of extenders, see page 29.
All of the extenders included in the selected ratings will be blocked. If you want to allow any of them to be viewed, go to step 8. Otherwise, go to step 10.
To block programs or movies broadcast without a rating
The unrated option allows you to block programs or movies that are broadcast without a rating. The unrated option is available only when you have selected “U.S.A.” as your country/region.
1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting a Custom
Rating” on page 27.
2 Press the M/m buttons to select “Unrated” and
press the OK button.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Block” and press
the OK button.
Option Description
Allow Allows programs and movies that are
broadcast without a rating.
Block Blocks all programs and movies that
are broadcast without a rating.
4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.
Note
If you choose to block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of programs may be blocked: programs broadcast from another country/region, emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs, and weather.
8Press the M/m buttons to select the extender to be
viewed and press the OK button.
“–” appears beside the selected extender, indicating that the programs that match the extender can be viewed. To relock the canceled extender, select . The indicator appears to show that the programs that match the extender will be blocked again.
9 Repeat step 8 for other extenders.
All programs that match the ratings you select and higher, except for the extenders that were canceled, will be blocked.
10 Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.
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x What the Ratings Mean
Ratings in the U.S.A.
Sony’s predetermined ratings
These are original ratings that Sony has predetermined based on the viewer’s age. Each rating allows you to view certain programs, as follows:
Option Description
Child Suitable for children under the age of 7.
Viewable U.S. movie ratings: G, NR, and N/A Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-G, and TV-NR
Youth Suitable for children aged 7 and older.
Viewable U.S. movie ratings: G, PG, NR, and N/A Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV­G, TV-PG, and TV-NR
Y.Adult (Young Adult)
For descriptions of Child, Youth, and Y.Adult (Young Adult) ratings, see the following custom rating options.
U.S. movie ratings
U.S. movie ratings are for movies (including those shown on TV) rated according to the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) Guidelines.
Option Description
G (General Audiences – All Ages Admitted)
PG (Parental Guidance Suggested – Some Material May Not Be Suitable For Children)
PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned – Some Material May Be Inappropriate For Children Under 13)
R (Restricted – Under 17 Requires Accompanying Parent Or Adult Guardian)
NC-17 or X (No One 17 And Under Admitted)
Suitable for children aged 13 and older. Viewable U.S. movie ratings: G, PG, PG-13, NR, and N/A Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV­G, TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-NR
In G-rated films no strong words are used, the violence is at a minimum, nudity and sex scenes are not present, nor is there any drug use.
This is a film which may need to be monitored first by parents.
Parents are alerted to be very careful about the attendance of their under­teenage children when viewing films with this rating.
This film includes hard language, tough violence, nudity, drug abuse or other elements of concern.
This is a film that most parents would consider not suitable for children aged 17 and under. There may be violence, sex, abhorrent behavior, drug abuse or other elements of concern.
U.S. TV ratings
U.S. TV ratings are for TV programs rated according to the U.S. Television Parental Guidelines.
Option Description
TV-Y (All Children)
TV-Y7 (Directed to Older Children)
TV-G (General Audience)
TV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
TV-MA (Mature Audience Only)
About the extenders of U.S. TV ratings
TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA ratings have additional content ratings called “extenders” to define additional viewing limits. The extenders are defined as follows:
Option Description
FV (Fantasy Violence) Programs containing cartoon violence
D (sexually suggestive Dialogue)
L (coarse Language) Programs containing coarse language. S (Sexual situations) Programs containing sexual content. V (Violence) Programs containing violence.
This program is designed for young children aged 2 – 6 and is appropriate for all children.
This program is designed for children aged 7 and older. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence or slapstick violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no violence, no strong language and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
This program contains some material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under the age of 14.
This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under the age of 17.
occurring in TV-Y7 programs only. Programs containing suggestive
dialogue, or sexual innuendo.
There may be some profanity, violence or brief nudity in these programs.
US
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Ratings in Canada
Sony’s predetermined ratings
These are original ratings that Sony has predetermined based on the viewer’s age. Each rating allows you to view certain programs, as follows:
Option Description
Child Suitable for children under the age of 8.
Viewable Canadian English Language ratings: C and G Viewable Canadian French Language ratings: G Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-G, and TV-NR
Youth Suitable for children aged 8 and older.
Viewable Canadian English Language ratings: C, G, C8+, and PG Viewable Canadian French Language ratings: G and 8 ans+ Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV­G, TV-PG, and TV-NR
Y.Adult (Young Adult)
For descriptions of Child, Youth, and Y.Adult (Young Adult) ratings, see the following custom rating options.
Canadian English Language ratings
The Canadian English Language ratings are for TV programs in English broadcast in Canada.
Option Description
C (Programming intended for children under the age of 8)
C8+ (Programming generally considered acceptable for children aged 8 and older to watch on their own)
G (General Audience) Will contain very little violence, either
PG (Parental Guidance)
Suitable for children aged 14 and older. Viewable Canadian English Language ratings: C, G, C8+, PG, and 14+ Viewable Canadian French Language ratings: G, 8 ans+, and 13 ans+ Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV­G, TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-NR
There will be no realistic scenes of violence or no offensive language, nudity or sexual content. Careful attention is paid to themes, which could threaten children’s sense of security and well-being.
Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict; or children will not be encouraged to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television. There will be no profanity, nudity or sexual content.
physical or verbal or emotional. There may be some inoffensive slang, no profanity and no nudity.
Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for younger children. Parents may consider some content inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by children aged 8 – 13.
Option Description
14+ (Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14)
18+ (Adult) May contain violence integral to the
Canadian French Language ratings
The Canadian French Language ratings are for TV programs in French broadcast in Canada.
Option Description
G (General) Programming intended for audiences
8 ans+ (8+ General – Not recommended for young children)
13 ans+ (Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13)
16 ans+ (Programming is not suitable for children under the age of 16)
18 ans+ (Programming restricted to adults)
Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens.
development of the plot, character or theme, intended for adult audiences. May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and/or sex.
of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence it contains is minimal or is depicted appropriately with humor or caricature or in an unrealistic manner.
Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence that could disturb young children. Viewing with an adult is recommended for young children (under the age of 8).
Viewing with an adult is strongly recommended for children under the age of 13.
Contains frequent scenes of violence or intense violence.
Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.
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