Sony VMC-IL4415, VMC-IL4435 User Manual

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WARNING

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,

NE PAS OUVRIR

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO

NO ABRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

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

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION

When using TV games, computers, and similar products w ith 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 i mprinted 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 mis use.

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 connected to the groundi ng system of the bui lding, as close to the point of cable entry aspractical.

Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmitted by cable companiesfortheuseofthegeneralpublicmayrequire authorization from the broadcaster/cable company and/or program owner.

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, i f not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

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from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

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

Safety

Operate the TV only on 120 V AC.

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The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the wall

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outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully

into the outlet, contact your dealer.

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

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unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by qualified

service personnel before operating it further.

Installing

To prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the ventilation

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openings.

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

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subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.

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

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hooks. Do not attempt to remove the cord from these hooks.

Doing so could cause damage to the TV.

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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.

Trademark Information

TruSurround is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. SRS and the SRS symbol are registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

foreign countries. SRS and TruSurround are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. and is protected under United States Patent Nos. 4,748,669 and 4, 84 1, 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.

XBR is a registered trademark and CineMotion is a trademark of Sony.

BBE and BBE Symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. and are licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under U.S. Patent No. 4,638,258 and 4,482,866.

i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.

ENERGY STA R is a U.S. registered mark.

in the United States and selected

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licens ing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labor atories Licensing Corporation.

As an ENERGY STA R Partner,

Sony has determined that this product or product models meets

NERGY STA R guidelines

the E

for energy efficiency.

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Important Safeguards

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

Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cau tions and instructions placed on the set or described in the operating instructionsor service manual.

WARNING

To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation, use and servicing of the set.

Use

Power Sources

This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the serial/model plate. If you are not sure of the type ofelectrical powersuppliedtoyourhome,consultyour dealer or local power company. For those sets designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructi ons.

Grounding or Polarization

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

For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug

This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insertthe plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in.

Alternate Warning

For the set with a three-wire grounding type AC plu g

This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. Ifyou are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to havea suitable outletinstalled. 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 b eing 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 poss ibility of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard.

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

Object and Liquid Entry

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

Cleaning

Unplugthesetfromthewalloutletbefore 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.

Installation

Attachments

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

Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line operated sets near water— forexample,nearabathtub, 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 Sony for the specific model of TV. No part of the TV set should overhang any edge of the TV cart or stand; any overhanging edge is a safety hazard. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

Ventilation

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

Never cover the slots and openings with a

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cloth or other materials.

Never block the slots and openings by

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placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug or other

similar surface.

Never place the set in a confined space, such

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as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless

proper ventilation is provided.

Do not place the set near or over a radiator

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or heat register, or where it is exposed to

direct sunlight.

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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.

About the Unit’s High Glossy Finish

The unit surface is finished with high glossy paint. Due to the nature of this finish the following precautions must be observed to avoid discoloration, distortion and scratch marks.

Do not bang the TV with any items or

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objects. Do not place any hot coffee cups and/or

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heavyitems,suchasavase,ontopof the TV. (Any water seepage may cause fire or electric shock.)

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 CONTACTWITHTHEMISALMOSTINVARIABLYFATAL.

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.

Antenna lead-in wire

Ground clamp

Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20)

Electrical wire equipment

NEC: National Electrical Code

Ground clamps

Antenna lead-in wire

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

Lightning

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

Service

Damage Requiring Service

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

When the power cord or plug

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is damaged or frayed.

If liquid has been spilled into

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the set.

If the set has been exposed to

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rain or water.

If the set has been subject to

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excessive shock by being

dropped, or the cabinet has

been damaged.

If the set does not operate

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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 bya qualified technician

to restore the set to normal operation.

When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance, it

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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 resultin a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the set.

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Contents

Introducing the Digital TV (DTV)

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

Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega ............. 1

Features..........................................................2

Package Contents .........................................3

Using the Remote Control ...........................3

Frequently Asked Questions ...................... 7

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV

Overview .......................................................9

DTV Controls and Connectors .................10

Basic Connections .......................................12

Connecting a VCR and Cable ...................14

Connecting a VCR and Cable Box............15

Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing 17

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

Connecting a Satellite Receiver

with a VCR ...........................................19

Connecting an Audio Receiver................. 20

Connecting a DVD Player

with Component Video Connectors.21 Connecting a DVD Player with A/V

Connectors............................................22

Connecting a Camcorder...........................23

Connecting a Device with an

Optical IN Connector..........................24

Connecting i.LINK Compatible Devices.25

Using the CONTROL S Feature ...............29

Setting Up the DTV Automatically..........30

Using the DTV Features

Overview .....................................................31

Using the Program Guide .........................32

Using the Scrolling Index..........................33

Using Favorite Channels ...........................34

Using Wide Screen Mode..........................37

Using Twin View........................................38

Using the Freeze Function ........................41

Using the i.LINK Control Panel ...............42

Using the Timer .......................................... 43

Using the DTV Menus

Overview .....................................................45

Using the Video Menu...............................46

Using the Audio Menu ..............................48

Using the Screen Mode Menu ..................50

Using the Channel Setup Menu ...............52

Using the Parental Control Menu ............54

Using the Setup Menu ...............................58

Other Information

Overview .....................................................61

Programming the Remote Control .......... 62

Operating Other Components with Your

DTV Remote Control ..........................65

About i.LINK ..............................................67

Troubleshooting..........................................68

Specifications............................................... 70

Index............................................................. 71

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Introducing the Digital TV (DTV)

Overview

This chapter gives an overview of the DTV features, defines the package contents, describes the remote control, and provides answers to frequently asked questions.

Topic Page

Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega 1

Features 2

Package Contents 3

Using the Remote Control 3

Frequently Asked Questions 7

Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega

The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) 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.

About the Unit’s High Glossy Finish

The unit surface is finished with high glossy paint. Due to the nature of this finish the following precautions must be observed to avoid discoloration, distortion and scratch marks:

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Do not bang the TV with any items or objects.

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Do not place any hot coffee cups and/or heavy items, such as a vase, on top of the TV. (Any water seepage may cause fire or electric shock.)

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Introducing the Digital TV (DTV)

Features

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

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Built-in Digital Television (DTV) Receiver: You c an w at ch digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio/video quality that these programs offer.

Wide Screen Mode: Watch conventional 4:3 aspect ratio broadcasts in wide screen (16:9) mode.

DRC (Digital Reality Creation): 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.

Tw in Vi ew™: Using the 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 (1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i) simultaneously.

Program Guide: Lets you select digital channels and subchannels and review program information from an on-screen list.

Scrolling Index: Lets you preview and select programs from a scrolling index of video pictures.

Favorite Channels: Allows you to preview and select from 16 of your favorite channels.

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), and digital set-top box (HD1080i, 720p) connections.

S-VIDEO Inputs: Provides a high-quality video signal from connected equipment.

CineMotion™: Provides optimal picture quality for film-based sources (media originally shot in 24 frames-per-second format).

i.LINK: Provides a secure digital interface to other digital home entertainment devices, including digital cable set-top boxes. i.LINK allows for the secure transfer of copyright-protected highdefinition content between these devices and your digital television.

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Package Contents

Along with your new digital TV, the package contains a remote control and two AA batteries. No additional cables are included. These items are all you need to set up and operate the DTV in its basic configuration.

Most components (VCRs, DVD players, etc.) come with the necessary cables to connect them. If you want to set up a complex system, you may need to buy extra cables, connectors, etc. Be sure to have these on hand before you start to connect your system.

Using the Remote Control

Although some of the DTV’s functionality can be controlled using buttons located on the front panel of the DTV (see page 10), you’ll find the remote control to be more convenient while watching TV.

Introducing the Digital TV (DTV)

Inserting Batteries

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

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

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Introducing the Digital TV (DTV)

Button Descriptions

1 2 3 4

8 9

qa qs qd

qf qg qh

The following table describes the buttons on the remote control’s outside and inside panels.

Outside Panel

Button Description

1 MUTING

2 SLEEP

3 PIC MODE

4 ANT Press to change between the VHF/UHF input and the

5 WIDE MODE

6 Use with

wd wf

wg wh wj

8 INDEX Press to display the Scrolling Index. For details, see

9 MENU Press to display the DTV on-screen menu. Press again to

0 VOL

Press to mute the sound. Press again or press restore the sound. Press repeatedly until the DTV displays the time in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the DTV to remain on before shutting off automatically. Cancel by pressing until

Sleep Off

appears. While the Sleep feature is set, press once to view remaining time. Press repeatedly to step through the video picture modes:

Vivid, Standard,Movie, Game, Pro

. Also available in the Video

menu. For details, see page 46.

CABLE input. Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings:

Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom

. Also available in the Screen

Mode menu. For details, see pages 37 and 50.

0 – 9

and

buttons to select subchannels

ENTER

(for example, 2.1). For details on selecting subchannels, see page 32. Press to display the i.LINK Control Panel. There is also an i.LINK button on the front panel of the DTV (see page 10). For details on using the i.LINK Control Panel, see page 42.

page 33.

exit from the menus. For details, see page 45. Press to adjust the volume.

VOL+

Move the joystick

to move the on-screen cursor. To

B bVv

select an item, press the center of the joystick ( ).

qs ADD

FAVORITE

qd DISPLAY

Press to add the current channel to the Favorite Channels list. For details, see page 34. Press once to display the channel number, channel label (if set), time, and other information. Press again to turn Display off.

qf FREEZE

Press to freeze the window picture. Press again to restore the picture. For details, see page 41.

qg RESET Press while a menu is displayed (pages 45 to 60) to reset

the settings to the factory defaults. Also used to clear Favorite Channels (see page 36).

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Button Description

qh MTS/SAP Press repeatedly to step through the Multi-channel TV

Sound (MTS) options: available in the Audio menu. For details, see page 49.

qj POWER buttons

(GREEN)

qk FUNCTION

buttons

ql TV/VIDEO

Press to turn on and off the DTV and other audio/video equipment you have programmed into the remote control. For instructions, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 62. Press to select the equipment (SAT/CABLE or TV) that you want to operate. The indicator lights up momentarily when pushed to show which device the remote control is operating. Press repeatedly to step through the video equipment connected to your DTV’s video inputs.

w; 0 – 9 and ENTER Press

2seconds.Press

wa GUIDE

ws CH

Press to display the program guide. For details, see page 32. Press to scan through channels. To scan rapidly through channels, press and hold down either

Stereo, Auto SAP

to select a channel — the channel changes after

0 - 9

to select immediately.

ENTER

,and

Mono.

button.

Also

wd EXIT Press to exit the on-screen menu or display and return to

normal viewing.

wf SURF FAVORITE

wg JUMP

Press to display the Favorite Channels list. For details, see page 35. Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The DTV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that was selected.

wh Press to turn on and off Twin View. For details, see pages

38 to 40.

wj DRC

CINEMOTION

wk TIMER

Press repeatedly to step through the available highresolution picture modes:

CineMotion

see page 47. Press to program the DTV to turn on and off and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing times (see page 43). Also available in the Setup menu (see page 60).

. Also available in the Video menu. For details,

Interlaced, Progressive

and

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Inside Panel

You can access the following buttons by lifting up the outside panel.

Button Description

1 TV/VCR Press to change the VHF/UHF output of the VCR.

6 7

2 Transport

Buttons

m Rewind N Play z Record (press together with N) x Stop M Fast-forward X Pause

3 DVD MENU Press to display the DVD menu.

9 q;

4 B bVv Press B bVv to move the on-screen cursor. 5 MENU Press to display the DVD setup menu.

6 CODE SET Used for programming the remote control to operate

non-Sony video equipment. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 62.

7 POWER Press to turn on and off other audio/video equipment

you have programmed into the remote control. For instructions, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 62.

8 Use to switch control for connected video equipment.

You can program one video source for each switch position. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 62.

9 DVD TITLE Press to display the DVD title. 0 ENTER Press to select. qa Press repeatedly to step through the Audio Effect

options: TruSurround, Simulated, and Off. Also available in the Audio menu. For details, see page 48.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Introducing the Digital TV (DTV)

What is digital TV (DTV)?

What are the benefits of DTV?

Digital television (or “DTV”) refers to the over-the-air television broadcast standards adopted by the Federal Communications Commission in 1996. Developed by the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC), a group of manufacturing companies, these standards define the specifications for 18 digital broadcast formats.

There are six formats in the ATSC DTV standard that are described as “High Definition Television.” The remaining 12 video formats are described as “Standard Definition Television.”

Although the technical aspects of these standards are transparent to television viewers, the benefits are as dramatic as those experienced when digital music on compact disk was introduced — probably even more so.

Your Sony DTV is capable of receiving all 18 formats of digital TV formats, including high-definition.

For the television viewer, digital TV represents one of the most significant advances in television since color television replaced black and white. Here are just a few of the benefits:

Dramatically superior picture quality, with up to six times the

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picture detail of today’s analog television.

Multichannel digital sound, including Dolby

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Widescreen. DTV can provide the same type of widescreen

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presentation as you see in movie theaters. The new screen size has a 16:9 width-to-height (or “aspect”) ratio, compared with a 4:3 aspect ratio of today’s conventional television. This means that digital broadcasts of movies no longer need to be “reformatted” for television.

Digital sound.

Do I need a special antenna to receive digital television?

No. Initially, digital television will arrive through a standard, overthe-air VHF/UHF antenna, which means you can receive digital broadcasts using the same terrestrial (“rooftop”) antenna you currently use to receive conventional programming. However, if you currently receive your VHF/UHF programming via cable, you will need to install a VHF/UHF antenna in order to receive digital programming. Your Sony DTV, however, is also equipped with connectors that may allow you to connect DTV-compatible cable boxes when they become available.

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Introducing the Digital TV (DTV)

Can this TV receive conventional analog broadcasts that are available today?

When is digital broadcasting being introduced?

How can I select digital channels?

Yes. This TV is designed to receive conventional analog broadcasts, cable TV, as well as all formats of digital broadcasts. Of course, you can also connect VCRs, DVD players, digital broadcast (satellite) receivers, and other audio/video components.

The transition from today’s analog broadcasting system to digital television will take time to complete. In the fall of 1998, some networks started to broadcast digital programs.

Digital channels are indicated by the use of a decimal or “dot” in the subchannel number (for example, “2.1”). This number appears when you press the subchannel directly, use the 0-9 buttons, button.

For example, to select subchannel 2.1, press:

+ +

You can also select digital channels using an on-screen program guide. See page 32 for details.

buttons or press the

CH +/-

ENTER

DISPLAY

button. To select a

button, and the

ENTER

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Connecting and Setting Up the DTV

Overview

This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your DTV.

Topic Page

Basic Connections 12

Connecting a VCR and Cable 14

Connecting a VCR and Cable Box 15

Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing 17

Connecting a Satellite Receiver 18

Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR 19

Connecting an Audio Receiver 20

Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors

Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors 22

Connecting a Camcorder 23

Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector 24

Connecting i.LINK Compatible Devices 25

Using the CONTROL S Feature 29

Setting Up the DTV Automatically 30

Note About the AC Power Cord

The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the DTV with a 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.

You can detach the cord from this hook

AC Power cord

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Connecting and Setting Up the DTV

DTV Controls and Connectors

Front Panel Controls

The front panel provides convenient inputs for audio/video components you plan to connect temporarily, such as a camcorder or digital camera. It includes several buttons that you’ll also find on the remote control.

Control Description

1 S VIDEO 2 INPUT

2 VIDEO 2 INPUT

VIDEO/L(MONO)-AUDIO-R

3 MENU

4 i.LINK

5 B bVv 6 SELECT 7 TV/VIDEO

Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your camcorder or other S VIDEOequipped video component. Provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF jacks or the Video IN jack.

Connect to the audio and video OUT jacks on your camcorder or other video component.

Press to display the DTV on-screen menu. Press again to exit from the menus. For details, see page 45.

Press to display the i.LINK Control Panel. For details on using the i.LINK Control Panel, see page 42.

Press

Press to select the on-screen highlighted item.

Press repeatedly to step through the video equipment connected to your video inputs.

8 -VOLUME+ Press to adjust the volume. 9 -CHANNEL+ 0 TIMER qa STANDBY/

i.LINK STANDBY

qs POWER

Press to scan through channels.

When lit, indicates one of the timers is set. For details, see pag e43.

When lit in orange, indicates that i.LINK Standby isOn. When lit in red, indicates that i.LINK Standby is

PresstoturnonandofftheDTV.

4 5 6

to move the on-screen cursor and press

B bVv

. For details, see page 59.

Off

SELECT

to select.

DTV

’s

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Connecting and Setting Up the DTV

DTV Rear Panel

Connection Description

1 VHF/UHF 2 CABLE 3 S VIDEO IN 1/3/4

Connects to your VHF/UHF antenna.

Connects to your cable source.

Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other S VIDEOequipped video component. Provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF jacks or the Video IN jack.

4 VIDEO IN 1/3/4

VIDEO/L(MONO)-AUDIO-R

Connect to the audio and video OUT jacks on your VCR or other video component. A 6th video input (VIDEO 2) is located on the front panel of the DTV. The Audio and Video IN jacks provide better picture quality than the VHF/UHF IN jack.

5 SELECT OUT Connect to the audio and video IN jacks on your VCR or other video

component. The output signal is determined by the the Setup menu (see page 58).

6 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX)

L(MONO)-AUDIO-R

7 HD/DVD IN

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

Connect to the left and right audio inputs of your audio or video component.

Connect to your DVD player’s or digital set-top box’s component video (Y, P

B,PR

) and audio (L/R) jacks.

VIDEO IN 5/6

8 CONTROL S

IN/OUT

9 DIGITAL AUDIO

OPTICAL OUTPUT

Allows the DTV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video components.

Connect to the optical audio input of an audio component that is Dolby Digital and PCM compatible.

(DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM)

0 i.LINK S200 qa Service Only

Used for connecting i.LINK equipped devices.

For Sony service use only.

SELECT OUT

setting in

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Connecting and Setting Up the DTV

Basic Connections

This section describes how to connect a VHF/UHF antenna, CATV cable, and CATV cable box.

Connecting a VHF/UHF Antenna

The connection you choose depends on the type of VHF/UHF antenna you have in your home.

Newer homes are usually equipped with 75-ohm coaxial cable:

VHF Only or VHF/UHF

75-ohm coaxial cable

VHF/UHF

Rear of DTV

Older homes may have 300-ohm twin lead cable:

VHF Only or UHF Only or VHF/UHF

300-ohm twin lead cable

Antenna connector

VHF/UHF

Rear of DTV

Some homes may have both 75-ohm coaxial and 300-ohm twin lead cables:

VHF and UHF

75-ohm coaxial cable

300-ohm twin lead cable

U/V Splitter

(not supplied)

VHF/UHF

Rear of DTV

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Connecting and Setting Up the DTV

Connecting a CATV Cable or a CATV Cable Box

CATV Cable

75-ohm coaxial cable

CATV Cable Box

Cable

CABLE

Rear of DTV

CABLE

Rear of DTV

OUT

Cable Box

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Connecting and Setting Up the DTV

Connecting a VCR and Cable

Use this hookup if you have cable TV that does not require a cable box.

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

2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the DTV’s

CABLE jack.

3 Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR’s Audio and Video OUT

jacks to the DTV’s Audio and Video IN jacks.

✍ If the VCR you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack, you can use an S VIDEO

cable for improved picture quality (compared to a combination audio/video cable). Because an S VIDEO cable carries only the video signal, you will also need audio cables for sound.

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

DTV

Coaxial cable

VCR

Cable

A/V cable

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Connecting a VCR and Cable Box

Use this hookup if

Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of

❑

them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels), so you need to use a cable box

You want to use the Twin View or Scrolling Index feature.

❑

With this setup you can

Use the DTV remote control to change channels using your cable

❑

box when the signal is scrambled.

Use the DTV remote control to change channels using your DTV

❑

when the signal is not scrambled. (Your DTV’s tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.)

Use the Twin View and Scrolling Index features.

❑

Record both regular cable TV and scrambled channels.

❑

To connect a cable box and a VCR, you will need

A small inexpensive device known as a splitter.

❑

Three short coaxial cables.

❑

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV

Either a combination audio/video cable, or an S VIDEO cable

❑

and audio cables.

Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter.

Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the two output jacks of the

splitter to the DTV’sCABLEjack.

Use a coaxial cable to connect the other output jack of the splitter

to the input jack of the cable box.

Use a coaxial cable to connect the output jack of the cable box to

theinputjackoftheVCR.

Use the video line (yellow) of a combination audio/video (A/V)

cable to connect the video output jack of the VCR to the video input jack of the DTV.

If your VCR has an S VIDEO jack, you can substitute an S VIDEO cable for

✍

the video line of an A/V cable. The S VIDEO cable will provide improved video signal quality.

Connect the left (white) and right (red) audio output jacks on the

VCR to the respective input jacks on the DTV.

(Continued on the next page)

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Connecting and Setting Up the DTV

A/V cable

DTV

(Continued from the previous page)

VCR

Coaxial

Cable box

cable

Coaxial cable

CATV

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

Coaxial

cable

IMPORTANT - To use the Twin View or Scrolling Index feature or to watch

✍

Splitter

(not included)

premium (scrambled) channels the VCR MUST BE TURNED ON; otherwise, you will be unable to view them.

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Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing

Connecting two VCRs together, then into the DTV, allows you to switch between the two to be sure that what you are playing on one is recording on the other.

Using an A/V cable, connect the playback VCR’sAudioand

VideoOUTjackstotherecordingVCR’s Audio and Video IN jacks.

Using an A/V cable, connect the recording VCR’sAudioand

VideoOUTjackstotheDTV’s Audio and Video IN jacks.

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV

DTV

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDI O-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

VCR (playback)

VCR (recording)

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

A/V cable A/V cable

If necessary, change the video input on your VCR. (For details,

see your VCR’sinstructionguide.)

To do tape editing

Set the DTV to the video input intended for playback by pressing

❑

the

TV/VIDEO

If the VCRs you are connecting have S VIDEO jacks, you can use S VIDEO

✍

button on the remote control.

cables for improved picture quality (compared to a combination audio/video cable). Because S VIDEO cables carry only the video signal, you will also need audio cables for sound.

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Connecting and Setting Up the DTV

Connecting a Satellite Receiver

Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s

SATELLITE IN jack.

Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receiver’sAudioand

VideoOUTjackstotheDTV’s Audio and Video IN jacks.

Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the DTV’s

CABLE jack.

✍ If the receiver you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack, you can use an S VIDEO

cable for improved picture quality (compared to a combination audio/video cable). Because S VIDEO cables carry only the video signal, you will also need audio cables for sound.

DTV

Coaxial cable

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDI O-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

A/V cable

Satellite receiver

Satellite antenna cable

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Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR

Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s

SATELLITE IN jack.

ConnecttheCATVcabletotheVCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack.

Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’sOUTjacktotheDTV’s

CABLE jack.

Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receiver’sAudioand

VideoOUTjackstotheVCR’s Audio and Video IN jacks.

Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR’s Audio and Video OUT

jacks to the DTV’sAudioandVideoINjacks.

If necessary, change the video input on your VCR. (For details,

see your VCR’sinstructionguide.)

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

DTV

CATV cable

Coaxial

cable

A/V cable

If the peripherals you are connecting have S VIDEO jacks, you can use S VIDEO

✍

Satellite receiver

VCR

Satellite antenna

cable

cables for improved picture quality (compared to combination audio/video cables). Because S VIDEO cables carry only the video signal, you will also need audio cables for sound.

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Connecting and Setting Up the DTV

Connecting an Audio Receiver

For better sound quality, you may want to connect your DTV to your stereo system’s audio receiver.

To connect to an audio receiver

Use audio cables to connect the DTV’s Audio OUT jacks to the

❑

audio receiver’saudioLINEINjacks.

DTV

AUDIO-R AUDIO-L

(red) (white)

Line input

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Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors

This is the preferred hookup to use if your DVD player has component video out jacks.

Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD

player’sY,P Use the HD/DVD IN 5 or 6 connections.

and PRjacks to the Y, PBand PRjacks on the DTV.

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV

DVD player

✍ The Y, P

Using an audio cable, connect the DVD player’sAudioOUT

jacks to the DTV’s Audio IN jacks. Be sure to use the same column of inputs that you used for the video connection (HD/DVD IN 5 or 6).

and PR jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y, CB and

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

Component video cables

DTV

AUDI O-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

Audio cable

You cannot record the signal from any equipment connected into the Y, PB, PR

✍

jacks.

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Connecting and Setting Up the DTV

Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors

Use this hookup if your DVD player does not have component video out jacks (as shown on page 21).

An S VIDEO connection will give a good-quality video signal, but if your DVD

✍

player has component video, that connection (described on page 21) will give an even better signal.

Using audio cables, connect the DVD player’s Audio OUT jacks

to the DTV’sAudioINjacks.

Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the DVD player’sSVIDEOjack

to the DTV’sSVIDEOjack.

DTV

S VIDEO

cable

DVD player

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

Audio cable

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Connecting a Camcorder

For easy connection of the camcorder, the DTV has front Audio and Video inputs (shown below). If you prefer, you can connect the camcorder to the DTV’s rear Audio and Video IN jacks.

Using A/V cables, connect the camcorder’s Audio and Video

❑

OUT jacks to the DTV’s Audio and Video IN jacks.

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

If you have a mono camcorder, connect its audio output to the DTV’s AUDIO L jack.

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV

A/V output

If the camcorder you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack, you can use an

✍

S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality (compared to a combination audio/video cable). Because S VIDEO cables carry only the video signal, you will also need audio cables for sound.

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Connecting and Setting Up the DTV

Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector

You ca n u se th e D TV ’s DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUTPUT jack to connect an audio device that is Dolby Digital and PCM compatible, such as an audio amplifier.

Using an optical cable, connect the device’s OPTICAL IN jack to

❑

the DTV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUTPUT jack.

LINE OUT

LINE

AUDIO

DTV

OPTICAL

Audio amplifier

Optical cable

✍ You might also want to connect the DTV’s analog audio out connectors to the

amplifier’s analog audio in connectors, as described on page 20.

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Connecting i.LINK Compatible Devices

This DTV is equipped with i.LINK, which provides a secure digital interface to other digital home entertainment devices, including digital cable set-top boxes. i.LINK allows for the secure transfer of copyright-protected high-definition content between these devices and your digital television.

✍ At the time this DTV went to market, the Sony digital cable set-top box (DHG-

M55CV) is the only i.LINK device that is verified to be compatible with this DTV.

Some early versions of the Sony digital cable set-top box (DHG-M55CV) may not support an i.LINK digital connection to your DTV. If you have difficulty with the connection between your Sony digital cable set-top box (DHG-M55CV) and your DTV, contact Customer Information Service Center at 1-800-222-SONY(7669). In most cases you can continue to use your set-top box with your DTV, using an analog audio/video connection (as shown on page 26), instead of the i.LINK digital connection (also shown on page 26).

For more information about i.LINK, see “About i.LINK” on page 67.

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV

Using i.LINK Cables This DTV has two 4-pin S200 i.LINK terminals. You can use any of the

following i.LINK cables with the DTV:

4-pin i.LINK cable

Sony Model Number Length

VMC-IL4415 1.5 meters

VMC-IL4435 3.5 meters

✍ Do not use cables other than the ones listed above.

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Connecting and Setting Up the DTV

Connecting Cables

✍ Before connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible equipment, see the instruction

DTV

manual of the i.LINK device to be connected.

Using an A/V cable, connect the i.LINK device’sAudioand VideoOUTjackstotheDTV’s Audio and Video IN jacks.

Using an i.LINK cable (see page 25), connect the device’si.LINK jack to either of the DTV’si.LINKjacks.

i.LINK cable

Sony digital cable set-top box

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

A/V cable

✍ i.LINK devices can be “hotplugged” (connected and disconnected while they

are still powered on). The DTV automatically recognizes the device and displays the screen shown on pag e28.

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Connecting and Setting Up the DTV

Notes on Connecting i.LINK Devices

To connect two or more i.LINK-capable devices, use i.LINK

❑

cables to connect them as shown below.

A B C D E

i.LINK i.LINK i.LINK i.LINK

You can connect up to 63 i.LINK devices. However, the

❑

maximum number of cables in any serial route is 16.

A B C D

i.LINK i.LINK i.LINK i.LINK

F G

i.LINK i.LINK

Do not connect i.LINK devices in a way that creates a loop.

❑

i.LINK

A B C

i.LINK i.LINK

Connecting non-compatible devices, such as PCs or PC

❑

peripherals, may result in malfunctions.

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Connecting and Setting Up the DTV

Completing i.LINK Setup

Beforeyoucanuseani.LINKdevicewiththeDTV,youneedto register the device as follows.

After you’ve connected the cables (as described on page 26), first

turn on the DTV, and then turn on the i.LINK device(s). The following screen automatically appears.

To add the i.LINK device, highlight

If you select Cancel, the i.LINK device is set up as “hidden” and it does

✍

not appear in the i.LINK Control Panel. To see the device in the i.LINK Control Panel, change the i.LINK Setup option from Hide to Show in the Setup menu (see page 59).

If you selected

video connection, the following screen appears.

in step 1, and the device requires an analog

Add

and press .

Add

Depending on the i.LINK device you are setting up, this screen may not be

✍

displayed. In this case, the device’s video input will be displayed as N/A.

Move the joystickVandv to highlight the video input (

that connects the i.LINK device to the DTV. If you don’t need an analog video connection, select

A confirmation screen appears, which indicates the i.LINK device name and video input. The device is now available in the i.LINK Control Panel (see page 42).

For more information

To change the setup of the i.LINK device, use the Setup menu.

❑

For details, see page 59.

For information on using the i.LINK Control Panel, see page 42.

❑

For general information about i.LINK, see pag e67.

❑

.Thenpress

None

VIDEO 1-4

)

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Using the CONTROL S Feature

CONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. In addition to allowing you to controlmultipledeviceswithoneremotecontrol,theCONTROLS feature allows you to always point your remote control at your DTV, instead of having to point it at the other equipment, which might be hidden or out of direct line of sight.

Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to the DTV.

Use CONTROL S OUT to send signals to connected equipment.

DTV

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV

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Connecting and Setting Up the DTV

Setting Up the DTV Automatically

The first time you turn on the DTV, a series of screens guide you through the initial setup of the DTV. During this setup, you are prompted to set the clock and start Auto Program, which searches for

The initial setup screens appear only after turning on the DTV the first time, or after selecting Factory Reset in the Setup menu (pag e58).

If you need to set the clock at a later time, press the TIMER button on the remote control (see page 43).

You can also run Auto Program at any time from the Channel Setup menu (see page 52).

and stores a list of analog and digital channels you are receiving for VHF/UHF and CABLE inputs.

Be sure to complete all connections before turning on the DTV the first time.

✍

Press

to turn on the DTV and display the Welcome screen.

POWER

to come

Press to continue Setup. The set clock screen appears.

Move the joystickVandv to set the current day and time (hour,

minute, and AM/PM). Press or move the joystick each setting and move to the next setting. Move the joystick go back to the previous setting.

to confirm

You can run the demonstration again by selecting Demo from the Setup menu (see pages 58 to 60).

After you’ve set the clock, move the joystickbto highlight

and press to continue Setup. The Auto Program screen appears.

To start Auto Program, press to select

automatically creates a channel list of analog and digital channels. (This may take a few minutes.)

When the channel list is complete, a Congratulations screen

appears.

To see a short demonstration of the features of the DTV, press to select DTV begins. To exit the demo at any time, press any button on theremotecontrol(orfrontpanel).

To skip the demo and exit Setup, move the joystick

and press

Done

A self-running introduction to the features of the

Demo.

Auto Program

.TheDTV

to highlight

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Using the DTV Features

Overview

This chapter describes how to use features of your DTV.

Topic Page

Using the Program Guide 32

Using the Scrolling Index 33

Using Favorite Channels 34

Using Wide Screen Mode 37

Using Twin View 38

Using the Freeze Function 41

Using the i.LINK Control Panel 42

Using the Timer 43

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Using the DTV Features

Using the Program Guide

The Program Guide lets you select digital channels and subchannels and review program information from an on-screen list. Subchannels are additional channels of programming broadcast simultaneously. For example, channel 4 might include six subchannels (4.1, 4.2, 4.3,

4.4, 4.5) that are showing programs at the same time.

Analog channels are not available in the Guide.

✍

The Guide is not available while using any of the multipicture functions, such as Twin View, Freeze, Scrolling Index, or Favorites.

As an alternative to using the Guide you can select subchannels directly using the 0-9 buttons and the button on the remote control. For example, to select channel 4.1, press 4 + + 1 and then ENTER.

Press

The Program Guide appears, with the currently selected program showing in the background.

✍

Move the joystickVandv to highlight the channel you want to

watch.The program on that channel appears in the background.

To remove the Program Guide and watch the highlighted

channel, press .

To exit the Program Guide without changing the channel

Press

❑

GUIDE

Program information in the Program Guide is provided by the broadcasters. As a result, the Program Guide may sometimes include only the channel number without a program title or description.

EXITorGUIDE

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Using the Scrolling Index

The Scrolling Index lets you select programs from a scrolling index of video pictures.

Using the DTV Features

Press

The Scrolling Index appears, with the currently selected program in the main (left) window, and four scrolling video pictures in the right.

As each picture on the right scrolls to the live preview window, it changes briefly from a frozen video picture to a live video. The right side continues to scroll through the entire channel list.

To change the direction of the scrolling, move the joystickVorv.

To change the speed of the scrolling, move and hold the joystick

Vorv

To change a frozen video picture to a live video, move the

joystick

To move the live video (from step 4) from the right to the main

(left) window of the Scrolling Index, press again.

INDEX

Vorv

Live preview window

to highlight the picture, then press .

To exit the Scrolling Index

Press

❑

EXIT or INDEX.

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Using the DTV Features

Using Favorite Channels

You can store up to 16 of your favorite channels in the Favorite Channels list. You can use the Surf Favorites feature to preview and select channels directly from the list. You can also edit the Favorite Channels list to change the channels that are included in the list.

Adding Favorite Channels

Tune to the channel you want to save to the Favorite Channels list

and press

A message appears, indicating that the channel was stored in the Favorite Channels list.

To add more channels (to a total of 16), repeat step 1.

If you try to add more than 16 channels to the Favorite Channels list

A message appears, indicating that the Favorite Channels list is full. To change the Favorite Channels list, select Favorite Channels List” on page 36). Or to cancel storing the channel, select

Cancel

If you try to add a digital subchannel to the Favorite Channels list

Only the major channel number is saved as a Favorite Channel. For example, if you are watching channel 51.4 and you press channel 51 is saved as a Favorite Channel. Then, when you surf to Favorite Channel 51, the DTV tunes to channel 51 or the first available digital subchannel it finds (channel 51.1, 51.2, etc).

ADD

(then see “Editing the

Edit

,only

ADD

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Using the DTV Features

Surfing the Favorite Channels List

The letter “C” indicates that the Favorite Channel is a cable channel.

Press

SURF

The Surf Favorites screen appears, with the currently selected program in the main (left) window.

Main Window

To see a preview of a program on your Favorite Channels, move

the joystick

Vorv

through the Surf Favorites list. A preview of

C11

5 C8 10 18 C5 22

Preview Window

Favorite Channels

the highlighted channel, when available, appears in the preview window.

Digital channels are displayed as a black box in the preview window.

✍

If more than eight Favorite Channels are set, indicated by scroll arrows (

), move the joystickVorvto see the additional

Favorite Channels.

To remove the Surf Favorites list and watch the highlighted

channel, press .

To exit the Surf Favorites list without changing the channel

Press

❑

EXITorSURF

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Using the DTV Features

Editing the Favorite Channels List

The letter “C” indicates that the Favorite Channel is a cable channel.

1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick to highlight the Channel Setup icon and

press .

3 Move the joystick to highlight Favorite Channels and press .

The Favorite Channels list appears.

If more than nine Favorite Channels are set, move the joystick V or v to see the other Favorite Channels.

4 To select a Favorite (1-16) to edit, move the joystick V or v to

highlight the number and press .

5 Move the joystick V or v to scroll through the channel list. A

preview of the highlighted channel, when available, appears in the preview window.

✍ Digital channels are displayed as a black box in the preview window.

6 To set the channel to the Favorite Channel list, press .

To set additional channels (to a total of 16)

❑

Repeat steps 4 to 6.

To clear a Favorite Channel from the list

❑

After step 4, press the RESET button on the remote control.

To exit the Edit Favorites list

Press EXIT.

❑

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Using Wide Screen Mode

Wide Screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several Wide Screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio).

You can also access the Wide Mode settings in the Screen Mode menu. For details, see page 50.

When you change channels or inputs, the Wide Mode settings revert to Wide Zoom (or the 4:3 Default setting in the Screen Mode menu). To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off. For details, see page 50.

Press

❑

Mode settings.

WIDE MODE

Wide Zoom

Using the DTV Features

repeatedly to toggle through the following Wide

Wide Zoom enlarges the 4:3 picture, while the upper and lower parts of the picture are condensed to fit the 16:9 screen.

Normal returns the 4:3 picture to its original size.

Normal

Full Mode stretches the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the 16:9 screen.

Full

Zoom

Zoom Mode enlarges the 4:3 picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the 16:9 screen. Useful for watching Letterbox movies.

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Using the DTV Features

Using Twin View

Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources — from an antenna, VCR, DVD, etc., — on the screen at the same time. (You hear the sound from only one of the sources at a time. You choose which source’s sound is selected.) You can change the relative size of each of the pictures.

Displaying Twin Pictures

Tune the DTV to a working channel.

Press .

A second picture-window appears.

To cancel twin pictures and watch the active picture

Press or

❑

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Using the DTV Features

Activating the Picture

With Twin View, the picture highlighted in blue is active. In the active picture, you can:

Change channels.

❑

Adjust the volume.

❑

Switch the input sources (to go from UHF/VHF to cable, for

❑

example, press

Change the picture size by moving the joystickVorv.

❑

To activate the right picture

Move the joystickb.

❑

ANTorTV/VIDEO

on the remote control).

To activate the left picture

Move the joystickB.

❑

Factors affecting Twin View

If you use a cable box to view all channels, the same channel

❑

appears in both windows of Twin View because the cable box unscrambles only one channel at a time.

If you use a cable box, you can view the cable box output in one

❑

Twin View window and view a signal from a different source (such as a VCR or DVD player) in the second window.

Digital channels and equipment connected to VIDEO 5 or VIDEO

❑

6 inputs display in the left Twin View window, but not the right.

If you are viewing a 4:3 source and a 16:9 enhanced source (such

❑

as a DVD) side by side in Twin View, the 4:3 source will appear larger.

Twin View is not available while viewing i.LINK devices.

❑

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Using the DTV Features

Changing the Picture Size

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

Activate the picture whose size

you want to change.

Move the joystickVto enlarge

the picture.

Move the joystickvto make the

picture smaller.

When you adjust the twin screen sizes, the DTV memorizes the change. The next time you use the Twin View function, the memorized sizes appear.

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Using the Freeze Function

Using the DTV Features

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

✍

button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s

FREEZE

The Freeze feature is not available while using Twin View.

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

The DTV switches to Twin View mode and displays the “frozen” picture on the right, while the current program continues on the left.

Current program

in progress

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

FREEZE

button.

Frozen picture

Call 555-1234

FREEZEorEXIT

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Using the DTV Features

Using the i.LINK Control Panel

The i.LINK Control Panel lets you see a list of i.LINK devices that are connected to and communicating with the DTV.

✍ At the time this DTV went to market, the Sony digital cable set-top box (DHG-

M55CV) is the only i.LINK device that is verified to be compatible with this DTV.

You can also access the i.LINK Control Panel using the the button on the DTV’s front panel. For details, see page 10.

page 26), instead of the i.LINK digital connection (also shown on page 26).

1 To display the i.LINK Control Panel, press the button.

The i.LINK Control Panel appears, which displays a list of i.LINK devices that are set to Show in the i.LINK Setup menu (page 59).

✍ If the i.LINK device is not listed in the i.LINK Control Panel, you need to

change the i.LINK Setup option from Hide to Show (see page 59).

DTV is always the first device listed. If other i.LINK devices are connected, they are listed according to their manufacturer’s model name. If there are duplicate models connected, they are also designated a number (1,2,3, etc.). If a device is unknown, it is listed as “Device.”

If no i.LINK devices are connected to the DTV, the message “There are no i.LINK devices available” is displayed.

2 To check the status of an i.LINK device, move the joystick V or v

to highlight the device name. The background continues to display the video of the device that is selected.

3 To select a new i.LINK device and change the background video

to that device, press .

4 To exit the i.LINK Control Panel and return to normal viewing,

press the button (or

EXIT).

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Using the Timer

You can use the Timer to program the DTV to turn on and off and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing times.

The first time you turned on the DTV, a setup screen prompted you to set the clock (see “Setting Up the DTV Automatically” on page 30). If you didn’t set the clock during this initial setup, you need to set it before you can use the Timer (see page 44).

Setting the Timer 1 Press TIMER.

Using the DTV Features

You can also access the Timer through the Setup menu. For details, see page 58.

The Set Clock/Timers screen appears, with the current timer settings shown.

2 To set the Timer, move the joystick V or v to highlight Timer 1 or

Timer 2, then press .

✍ The clock must be set before you can set either of the Timers. If the clock

is not set, Timer 1 and Timer 2 cannot be selected. To set the clock, see “Setting the Clock” on page 44.

3 Move the joystick V or v to highlight one of the following

options

Set Select to set or change the timer settings for the selected

On Select to turn on the timer settings for the selected Timer

Off Select to turn off the timer settings for the selected Timer

, then press .

Timer (Timer 1 or Timer 2).

(Timer 1 or Timer 2).

4 If you selected Set in step 3, the setup screen for the selected Timer

(

Timer 1 or Timer 2) appears.

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Using the DTV Features

Move the joystickVandv to set the day(s), time (hour, minute,

AM/PM), duration, and channel number. Press or confirm each setting and move to the next setting. Press back to the previous setting.

After you’ve set the channel number, press to save the Timer

settings. The settings are displayed in the Timer screen and the Timer is set to

The DTV is now set to turn on, tune to the channel you’ve set, and then turn off at the times you set for that Timer. The Timer indicator on the front panel indicates the Timer is set.

To turn a Timer setting on or off

SelectOnor

❑

To change a Timer setting

Set the timer (

❑

overwritten.

To set a second Timer setting

Set the other unset timer (

❑

step 3 (page 43).

Off in

Timer 1orTimer 2

) again. The old timer setting is

Timer 1orTimer 2

to go

Setting the Clock

You can also access the Timer through the Setup menu. For details, see page 58.

If you didn’tsettheclockduringtheDTV’s initial setup (see page 30), you need to set it before you can set either of the Timers.

Press

The Timer Setup screen appears (as shown on pag e43).

Move the joystickVorvto highlight

Move the joystickVandv to set the current day and time (hour,

minute, and AM/PM). Press or move the joystick each setting and move to the next setting. Move the joystick go back to the previous setting.

When you finish setting the day and time, press to save the

clock settings.

TIMER

Set the Clock

,thenpress .

to confirm

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Using the DTV Menus

Overview

To open and choose a menu

To end a menu session

Press

EXIT.

Press

Move the joystickVorvto highlight the icon of the menu you

want to select and press .

Move the joystickVorvto scroll through the options.

See the specific menu page for instructions on moving through

the menu.

The Menu gives you access to the following features:

Menu Icon Description Page

to display the menu screen.

The Video menu allows you to make adjustments to your picture settings, lets you customize the Picture Mode based on the type of program you are viewing, and more.

The Audio menu offers enhanced audio options such as listening to second audio programming (SAP), customizing the Effect of the sound on your DTV, and more.

TheScreenModemenuallowsyoutomakeWide Mode adjustments and make changes to the screen’s vertical center and vertical size.

To move from one menu to another

Move the joystickB to return to the menu icons. Move the joystick choose the next menu icon and press to select it.

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The Channel Setup menu allows you to edit your Favorite Channels list, run the Auto Program function, and more.

The Parental Control menu lets you control the

viewing of programs based on their ratings.

The Setup menu provides options for setting up your system, including selecting closed caption modes, setting the Timer, labeling Video inputs, changing the status of i.LINK devices, selecting the language of the on-screen menus, and more.

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Using the DTV Menus

Using the Video Menu

To select the Video menu

1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick V or v to highlight the

Video icon and press .

3 Move the joystick V or v to scroll through

the features.

4 Press to select a feature. That feature’s

adjustment appears.

5 Use the joystick to make the desired

adjustments.

6 Press to select/set. 7 Press EXIT to exit the menu screen.

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

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

The factory default settings are restored only for the Picture Mode that is currently selected.

Selecting Video Options

To change from one Video Mode to another, use the PIC MODE button on the remote control.

You can customize each Picture Mode (Vivid, Standard, Movie, etc.) by changing the other video menu options (Picture, Brightness, Color, etc).

The Video menu includes the following options.

Option Description

Picture Mode

Preset picture viewing modes

Picture Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color or

Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.

Color Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity.

Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and

sharpness.

Standard Recommended for Normal viewing

conditions.

Movie Select to display a finely detailed picture for

low-light environments.

Game Select to reduce the visibility of artifacts,

which often appear in graphics and animation (such as in a video game). Game can also be used to improve the picture quality on channels with noisy or poor signal reception.

Pro Select to display a picture with minimum

enhancements.

decrease picture contrast and soften the color.

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To change from one DRC Mode to another, use the DRC button on the remote control.

Option Description

Hue

Sharpness

Color Te mp e r at u re

White intensity adjustment

Ve lo c it y Modulation

DRC Mode

Digital Reality Creation

Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones.

Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.

Choose from three color temperatures:

Cool

Neutral

War m

Sharpens picture definition to give every object a sharp, clean edge. Select from

Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x density, for high quality sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver).

Interlaced

Progressive

CineMotion

Alternate Video

Allows you to select from the available video streams for the current program. (For example, a sporting event that broadcasts multiple video streams.)

To select an alternate video source, move the joystick to select an alternate video option and press . (Unavailable when alternate video streams are not broadcast.)

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Select to give the white colors a blue tint.

Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.

Select to give the white colors a red tint (NTSC-Standard).

High, Low, Medium, Off.

Recommended for moving pictures.

Recommended for still images and text.

Provides an optimized display by automatically detecting film content and applying a reverse 3/2 pulldown process. Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural-looking.

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Using the DTV Menus

Using the Audio Menu

To select the Audio menu

1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick V or v to highlight the

Audio icon and press .

3 Move the joystick V or v to scroll through

the options.

4 Press to select an option. That option’s

settings appear.

5 Use the joystick to scroll through the

settings.

6 Press to select the desired setting. 7 Press EXIT to exit the menu screen.

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

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

Selecting Audio Options

To change from one Effect to another, use the button on th inside panel of the remote control.

The Audio menu includes the following options:

Option Description

Tre bl e Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds.

Bass Adjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds.

Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.

Steady Sound

Effect TruSurround Select for surround sound (for stereo

On Select to stabilize the volume.

Off Select to turn off Steady Sound.

programs only).

Simulated Adds a surround-like effect to mono

programs.

Off Normal stereo or mono reception.

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Using the DTV Menus

To change from one MTS Mode to another, use the MTS/SAP button on the remote control.

Option Description

MTS

Enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs

Stereo

Auto SAP

Mono

Speaker On/Off On

Off

Audio Output

Easy control of volume adjustments

Variable

Fix ed

Alternate Audio

Allows you to select from the available audio tracks for the current program. (For example, a sporting event that broadcasts multiple commentators.)

To select an alternate audio track, move the joystick to select an alternate audio option and press . (Unavailable when alternate audio tracks are not broadcast.)

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

Select to automatically switch the DTV to second audio programs when a signal is received. (If noSAP signal is present, the DTV remains in Stereo mode.)

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

Select to turn on the DTV speakers.

Select to turn off the DTV speakers and listen to the DTV's sound only through your external audio system speakers.

The DTV’s speakers are turned off, but the volume output from your audio system can still be controlled by the DTV’sremote control.

The DTV’s speakers are turned off and the volume output of the DTV is fixed. Use your audio receiver’s remote control to adjust the volume through your audio system.

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Using the DTV Menus

Using the Screen Mode Menu

To select the Screen Mode menu

1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick V or v to highlight the

Screen Mode icon and press .

3 Move the joystick V or v to scroll through

the features.

4 Press to select a feature. That feature’s

options appear.

5 Use the joystick to scroll through the

options.

6 Press to select the desired option. 7 Press EXIT to exit the menu screen.

Selecting Screen Mode Options

To change from one Wide Mode to another, use the WIDE MODE button on the remote control.

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

The Screen Mode menu includes the following options:

Option Description

Wide Mode

Select a Wide Mode to use for 4:3 sources.

4:3 Default

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

Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 size picture, while

the upper and lower parts of the picture are condensed to fit the wide screen.

Normal Select to return the 4:3 picture to normal

mode.

Full Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture

horizontally only, to fill the wide screen.

Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture

horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the wide screen.

(Wide Mode is unavailable while in Twin View.)

Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 size picture, while

the upper and lower parts of the picture are condensed to fit the wide screen.

Normal Select to return the 4:3 picture to normal

mode.

Full Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture

horizontally only, to fill the wide screen.

Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture

horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the wide screen.

Off Select to continue using the current Wide

Mode setting when the channel or input is changed.

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Option Description

Vertical Center

Vertical Size

Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down in the window. (Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes.)

Move the joystick

Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture. (Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes.)

Move the joystick

Using the DTV Menus

to choose a position and press

Vorv

to choose a correction and press

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Using the DTV Menus

Using the Channel Setup Menu

To select the Channel Setup menu

1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick V or v to highlight the

Channel Setup icon and press .

3 Move the joystick V or v to scroll through

the features.

4 Press to select a feature. That feature’s

options appear.

5 Use the joystick to scroll through the

options.

6 Press to select the desired option. 7 Press EXIT to exit the menu screen.

Selecting Channel Setup Options

The Channel Setup menu includes the following options:

Option Description

Favorite Channels Edit Select to edit the Favorite Channels list. For

details, see “Editing the Favorite Channels List” on page 36.

Channel Fix

Useful when you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected

Auto Program Automatically programs the DTV for all receivable

Off Tur n s o ff C ha nn e l Fix.

VIDEO 1 Use this setting if you have connected the

device to the Audio and Video IN jacks.

2-6 “Fix” your DTV’s channel setting to

channels 2-6 and use the cable box, VCR or satellite receiver to change channels. Select one of these settings if you connected the device to the VHF/UHF jack.

Cable 2-6 Same as 2-6, except you select one of these

settings if you connected the device to the CABLE jack.

channels.

Find and Overwrite

DTV Auto Add Select to automatically add new digital

Select to automatically program the DTV for all receivable channels for the selected input (Cable or VHF/UHF).

channels to the digital channel list. (Available only for VHF/UHF input.)

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Option Description

Channel Skip/Add

Channel Logo

Digital Signal Strength

Allows you to customize the channel list that appears when using the DTV maintains separate channel lists for digital and analog channels.

Digital

Analog

Move the joystickVorvto scroll through the

channels until you find the channel you want to skip/add.

Press to select it.

Move the joystickVorvto toggle between

. Then press to select.

Skip

Move the joystickB to return to the Channel Setup

menu, or press

Allows you to assign logos to channel numbers.

Channel List

To assign a logo for a channel number:

Move the joystickVorvto highlight the channel

number to which you want to assign a logo. Then press to select that channel number.

Move the joystick

Then press to assign that logo to the selected channel number.

Move the joystickB to return to the Channel Setup

menu, or press

Displays the strength of the terrestrial digital broadcast signal, to help you adjust your antenna to optimize signal reception. When the DTV is receiving a good signal (the signal is locked and there are no errors in the signal), the green light appears. Adjust the antenna until the green light appears.

Using the DTV Menus

buttons on the remote control. The

CH+/-

Select to add or skip digital channels.

Select to add or skip analog channels.

Add

to exit the menus.

EXIT

Select to display the channel list.

to highlight one of the logos.

B bVv

to exit the menus.

EXIT

and

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Using the DTV Menus

Using the Parental Control Menu

The Parental Control menu allows you to set up the DTV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. These ratings are assigned by a federal rating board. Not all programs are rated. Using the Parental Lock blocks programs with a specific rating, but it does not block an entire channel.

To select the Parental Control menu

1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick V or v to highlight the

Parental Control icon and press .

3 Use the 0-9 buttons on the remote control to

enter your four-digit password.

4 If this is your first time setting a password,

confirm your password by entering it again. (The Parental Control menu options appear.)

5 Move the joystick V or v to scroll through the settings. 6 Press to select the desired option. 7 Press EXIT to exit the menu screen.

✍ You need your password for any future access into the Parental Control

menu. If you lose your password, see “Lost password” on page 69.

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Using the DTV Menus

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.

The Parent menu includes the following options.

Option Description

Parental Lock

Turn ratings on/off and select a rating system

Change Password

Select Country USA

Off

Child

Youth

Young Adult

Custom

For changing your password.

Canada

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+

Select to set ratings manually.

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

Select to use USA ratings (see pag e56).

Select to use Canadian ratings (see page 57).

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Using the DTV Menus

United States: Selecting Custom Rating Options

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

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.

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

For the United States, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For Canada, see page 57.)

Option Description

Movie Rating G

TV Rating

Block programs by their rating, content or both

Unrated

Block programs or movies that are broadcast without a rating

PG-13

NC-17 and X

Age-Based Options

TV-Y

TV-Y7

TV-G

TV-PG

TV-14

TV-MA

Content-Based Options

Block

Allow

All children and General Audience.

Parental Guidance suggested.

Parental Guidance for children under 13.

Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under 17.

No one 17 and under allowed.

All children.

Directed to older children.

General Audience.

Parental Guidance suggested.

Parents Strongly cautioned.

Mature Audience only.

Fantasy Violence.

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.

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Using the DTV Menus

Canada: Selecting Custom Rating Options

Viewing Blocked Programs

For Canada, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (FortheUS,seepage56.)

Option Description

English Rating C

C8+

14+

18+

French Rating G

8 ans+

13 ans+

16 ans+

18 ans+

USA TV Rating

See page 56 for details.

You can view a blocked program by pressing the

All children.

Children 8 years and older.

General programming.

Parental Guidance.

Viewers 14 and older.

Adult programming.

General programming.

Not recommended for young children.

Not recommended for ages under 13.

Not recommended for ages under 16.

Programming restricted to adults.

button when

ENTER

tunedtoablockedprogram.Enteringthecorrectpassword temporarily switches off the Parental Lock. To reactivate the Parental Locksettings,turnofftheDTV.WhentheDTVisturnedonagain, your Parental Controls settings are reactivated.

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Using the DTV Menus

Using the Setup Menu

To select the Setup menu

1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick V or v to highlight the

Setup icon and press .

3 Move the joystick V or v to scroll through

the features.

4 Press to select a feature. (That feature’s

options appear.)

5 Move the joystick V or v to scroll through

the options.

6 Press to select the desired option. 7 Press EXIT to exit the menu screen.

Selecting Setup Options

The Setup Menu includes the following options:

Option Description

Caption Vision Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for

programs that are broadcast with closed caption).

CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4

TEXT1, TEXT2, TEXT3, TEXT4

Info Banner Displays the program name and the time

Off Turns off Caption Vision.

Select Out Allows you to select which input to pass through to the

equipment connected to the SELECT OUT jacks on the DTV.

Monitor Outputs the picture displayed on the screen.

TV Outputs the signal that the TV is tuned to

VIDEO 1-4 Outputs the signal input to the TV

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

Displays network/station information presented using either half or the whole screen (if available). For closed captioning, set to CC1.

remaining in the program (if the broadcaster offers this service). Displays when the channel is changed or the DISPLAY button is pressed.

(regardless of the picture displayed on the screen).

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You can also use the Video Input option to assign video inputs to i.LINK devices. When you select that video input, an i.LINK connection is established. Only i.LINK devices that are set to Show (see “i.LINK Setup”) and which support video input connection are listed.

For details about using the i.LINK Control Panel, see page 42.

For details about power consumption in standby modes, see “Specifications” on page 70.

Option Description

Video Input

Language

i.LINK Setup

i.LINK Standby On

Allows you to select labels to help you recognize devices connected to the audio/video jacks on the DTV. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 2 jack, you can select the label input.

To select a lab el f or a v id eo i np ut:

Move the joystickVorvto highlight the video input

(VIDEO 1-6) that you want to assign a label. Then press to select the input.

Move the joystickVorvto highlight one of the

displayed labels. Then press to select it.

If you select the label when you press the cannot be assigned to VIDEO 5 or 6.

Select to display all on-screen menus in your language of choice (English, Espanol, Francais).

Select to display a list of i.LINK devices that are connected to the DTV. To change the status of an i.LINK device:

Move the joystickVorvto highlight an i.LINK

device. Then press to select the device.

Move the joystickVorvto highlight one of the

following options. Then press to select it.

Show

Hide

Delete

Off

Using the DTV Menus

for the VIDEO 2

DVD

,yourDTVskipsthisconnection

Skip

TV/VIDEO

Select to display this device in the i.LINK Control Panel.

Select to not display this device in the i.LINK Control Panel. This isfor devices that are connected to, but not communicating with, the DTV (or for devices that you don’t want to appear in the i.LINK Control Panel).

Select for i.LINK devices that you have disconnected from the DTV. To reconnectthe device, see page 28.

Allows the i.LINK signal to pass through to connected i.LINK devices even when the DTV is turned off. Front panel LED is orange. The DTV uses more standby power than when this option set to

Does not allow the i.LINK signal to pass through to connected i.LINK devices when the DTV is turned off. Front panel LED is red. The DTV uses less standby power than when this option is set to

button. i.LINK devices

Off

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Using the DTV Menus

You can also access the Timer using the TIMER button on the remote control.

Both Vertical Correction and Tilt Correction are done while the picture is in Full Mode. However, the adjustments are also reflected in other viewing modes: Wide Zoom, Zoom, Normal, Twin View, etc.

Option Description

Set Clock/Timers

Vertical Correction

Tilt Correction

Demo

Factory Reset

Select to set the clock and to program your DTV to turn on and off at two scheduled viewing times. For details, see page 43.

Allows you to make a vertical correction to the picture within the DTV screen.

Move the joystick and -5 and press . You can use the horizontal bars at the top and bottom of the screen for reference as you make the adjustment.

Normally, vertical correction only needs to be adjusted the first time you turn on the unit and after the unit is moved to a new location.

Allows you to correct any tilt of the picture.

Move the joystick and -7 and press . You can use the horizontal bars at the top and bottom of the screen for reference as you make the adjustment.

Normally, tilt correction only needs to be adjusted the first time you turn on the unit and after the unit is moved to a new location.

Runs a demonstration of the features of the DTV.

Restores all menu options to their original factory settings. WAR NI NG : Factory Reset clears all settings from memory, including channel lists, favorite channels, menu settings, timers, clock, etc.

to choose a correction between +5

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to choose a correction between +7

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Other Information

Overview

This chapter includes the following topics:

Topic Page

Programming the Remote Control 62

Operating Other Components with Your DTV Remote Control

About i.LINK 67

Troubleshooting 68

Specifications 70

Index 71

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Other Information

Programming the Remote Control

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

Sony Equipment

Beta, ED Beta VCRs AV1 303

8 mm VCR AV2 302

VHS VCR AV3 301

DVD Player DVD 751

If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the DTV’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.

Check the list of the “Manufacturer’sCodes” listed on page 64,

andfindthethree-digitcodenumberforthemanufacturerfor your equipment. (If more than one code number is listed, start with the number listed first.)

Openthelidontheremotecontrol.Thenmovetheslideswitchto

one of the four positions (AV1, AV2, AV3, DVD).

Press

CODE SET

You must perform step 4 within 10 seconds of step 3.

✍

Switch Position on Remote Control

Programmable Code Number

Close the lid on the remote control and enter the three-digit

manufacturer’scodenumber.

Press

To check if the code number works, aim the DTV’s remote control

at the equipment and press the green corresponds with that equipment. If it responds, you are done. If not, try using another code listed for that manufacturer.

ENTER

button that

POWER

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Other Information

Tips

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by

❑

one until you come to the correct code for your component.

If you enter a new code number, the code number you previously

❑

entered at that setting is erased.

In some cases, you may not be able to operate your component

❑

with the Sony remote control. In such cases, use the component’s own remote control unit.

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Other Information

Manufacturer’s Codes

VCRs

Manufacturer Code

Sony 301, 302, 303 Admiral (M. Ward) Aiwa 338, 344 Audio Dynamic Broksonic 319, 317 Canon 309, 308 Citizen 332 Craig 302, 332 Criterion 315 Curtis Mathes 304, 338, 309 Daewoo 341, 312, 309 DBX 314, 336, 337 Dimensia 304 Emerson 319, 320, 316,

Fisher 330, 335 Funai 338 General Electric Go Video 322, 339, 340 Goldstar 332 Hitachi 306, 304, 305,

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

JVC 314, 336, 337,

Kenwood 314, 336, 332,

LXI (Sears) 332, 305, 330,

Magnavox 308, 309, 310 Marantz 314, 336, 337 Marta 332 Memorex 309, 335 Minolta 305, 304 Mitsubishi/ MGA Multitech 325, 338, 321 NEC 314, 336, 337 Olympic 309, 308 Optimus 327

327

314, 337

317, 318, 341

329, 304, 309

338

330, 314, 336, 337

345, 346, 347

337

335, 338

323, 324, 325, 326

Manufacturer Code

Orion 317 Panasonic 308, 309, 306,

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

Realistic 309, 330, 328,

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

Sharp 327, 328 Shintom 315 Signature 2000 (M. Ward) SV2000 338 Sylvania 308, 309, 338,

Symphonic 338 Ta sh ir o 33 2 Tatung 314, 336, 337 Teac 314. 336, 338,

Technics 309, 308 Toshi b a 31 2 , 3 11 Wards 327, 328, 335,

Yamaha 314, 330, 336,

Zenith 331

Laserdisc Players

Manufacturer Code

Sony 701 Panasonic 704, 710 Pioneer 702

304, 305, 308,

309, 311, 312,

313, 310, 329

335, 324, 338

335, 323, 324,

325, 326

338, 327

310

337

331, 332

337

DVD Players

Manufacturer Code

Sony 751 GE 755 Hitachi 758 JVC 756 Magnavox 757 Mitsubishi 761 Oritron 759 Panasonic 753 Philips 757 Pioneer 752 RCA/ PROSCAN Samsung 758 Tos hi ba 7 54 Zenith 760

Cable Boxes

Manufacturer Code

Sony 230 Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224,

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

Oak 227, 228, 229 Panasonic 219, 220, 221 Pioneer 214, 215 Scientific Atlanta Tocom 216 , 2 17 Zenith 212, 213

Satellite Receivers

Manufacturer Code

Sony 801 Dish Network 810 Echostar 810 General Electric Hitachi 805 Hughes 804 Mitsubishi 809 Panasonic 803 RCA/ PROSCAN Toshi b a 8 0 6, 8 07

755

225, 226

204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 218

209, 210, 211

802

802, 808

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Operating Other Components with Your DTV Remote Control

Operating a VCR

Operating a DVD Player

MovetheslideswitchtothepositionyouprogrammedfortheVCR.

To Do This ... Press

Tu r n o n/ o ff

Select VCR

Change channels

Record

Play

Stop

Fast forward

Rewind the tape

Pause

Search the picture forward or backward

Change input mode

POWER

TV/VIDEO

CH +/-

Morm

(release to resume normal playback)

TV/VCR

REC

and

(press again to resume normal playback)

simultaneously.

during playback

MovetheslideswitchtothepositionyouprogrammedfortheDVD player.

To Do This ... Press

Tu r n o n/ o ff

Select DVD

Play

Stop

Pause

Step through different tracks of an audio disc

Step through different chapters of a video disc

Display the DVD menu

Display the menu (Setup)

POWER

TV/VIDEO

to step forward orm to step backward

to step forward or

CH+

DVD MENU

to step backward

CH-

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Other Information

Operating a Cable Box

Operating a Satellite Receiver

To Do This ... Press

Turn o n / of f SAT/CABLE (green POWER button)

Select Cable Box SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION button)

Select a channel 0-9 buttons, ENTER

Change channels CH +/-

Back to previous channel JUMP

To Do This ... Press

Turn o n / of f SAT/CABLE (green POWER button)

Select Satellite Receiver SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION button)

Select a channel 0-9 buttons, ENTER

Change channels CH +/-

Back to previous channel JUMP

Display channel number DISPLAY

Display satellite guide GUIDE

Display satellite menu MENU

Move highlight (cursor) Move joystick B bVv

Select item button

Operating an MDP (Laserdisc Player)

Move the slide switch to the position you programmed for the MDP.

To Do This ... Press

Turn o n / of f POWER

Play N

Stop x

Pause X (press again to resume normal playback)

Search the picture forward or backward

Search a chapter forward or backward

M or m during playback (release to resume normal playback)

CH +/-

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About i.LINK

Other Information

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio, and other data in two directions between equipment having an i.LINK jack, and for controlling other equipment.

i.LINK compatible equipment can be connected using a single i.LINK cable. Possible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment. When two or more i.LINK compatible devices are connected to the DTV, operations and data transactions are possible not only with the equipment that this unit is connected to, but also with the other devices via the directly connected equipment.

Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected, and that operations and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment.

✍ Before connecting this unit to i.LINK compatible equipment, refer to the

instruction manual of the equipment to be connected.

About the Name i.LINK

i.LINK as a Repeater

i.LINK is Sony’s term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical Electronic Engineers.

This device functions as a repeater or node, so that the i.LINK specific digital signals provided by one device will be relayed to another device that is connected to the first device. This will occur even when the second device does not have the means to use the repeater digital signals.

When i.LINK devices are connected to this DTV, the maximum bit rate (the speed at which data can be sent or received) is 200 Mbps (megabits per second).

To use this DTV as an i.LINK repeater when the unit is powered off, be sure that the i.LINK Standby option is set to page 59.

, as described on

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Other Information

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Remedies

No picture (screen not lit), no sound

Remote control does not operate

Dark,poororno picture (screen lit), good sound

Good picture, no sound

Cannot receive upper channels (UHF) when using an antenna

No color ❏ Adjust the

Only snow and noise appear on the screen

Picture is displayed, but snow or noise is obvious

Only a black screen appears ❏ Indicates there is no signal for the digital channel you are tuned to.

Dotted lines or stripes

DTV is fixed to one channel ❏ Use

Double images or ghosts ❏ Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable (if the problem is

Cannotselectmenuitem ❏ If the item you want to choose appears in gray, it is not available to be

Cannot receive any channels when using cable TV

❏ If your DTV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your DTV

may need service. Call your local Sony Service Center.

❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in. ❏ Push the power button on the front of the DTV. ❏ Check to see if the TV/VIDEO setting is correct: when watching TV, set to

TV. When watching connected equipment, set to appropriate.

❏ Try another channel (it could be station trouble).

❏ Batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries. ❏ Press ❏ Make sure the DTV’s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet. ❏ Locate the DTV at least 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights. ❏ Check the orientation of the batteries.

❏ Adjust the ❏ Adjust the ❏ Check antenna/cable connections.

❏ Press

❏ Use

TV (FUNCTION)

Picture Brightness

MUTING

Auto Program

that are not presently in memory (see page 52).

Color

❏ Check the antenna/cable connections. ❏ Try another channel (it could be station trouble).

to change the input mode (see page 4).

❏ Press

❏ Try setting the Picture Mode to Game (see page 46).

❏ Adjust the antenna. ❏ Move the DTV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair-

ANT

dryers.

Auto Program

that are not presently in memory (see page 52).

❏ Check your Channel Fix settings (see pag e52).

caused by reflections from nearby mountains or tall buildings).

selected.

❏ Use

❏ Check your cable settings.

Auto Program

that are not presently in memory (see page 52).

when operating the DTV.

setting in the Video menu (see page 46).

so that

in the Channel Setup menu to add receivable channels

settings in the Video menu (see page 46).

in the Channel Setup menu to add receivable channels

disappears from the screen (see page 4).

Muting

VIDEO 1,2,3,4,5or6

,as

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Other Information

Problem Possible Remedies

Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box

Cannot receive channels ❏ Use

Unable to select a channel ❏ Use

Lost password ❏ In the password screen (see page 54), enter the following master password:

Cannot change channels with the remote control

Cannot cycle through the other video equipment connected to the DTV

There is a black box on the screen

There is no Twin Picture or it is just static

The right Twin Picture window is just a black box

Igetthesameprogram in the window picture as in the main picture

I cannot get anything but TV channels in my second picture

❏ Increasethevolumeofthecableboxusingthecablebox’s remote control.

Then press

that are not presently in memory (see page 52).

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

❏ Be sure you have not inadvertently switched your DTV from channel 3 or 4

setting if you are using another device to change channels.

❏ If you are using another device to control channels, be sure the “function”

button for that device has been pressed. For example, if you are using your satellite receiver to control channels, be sure to press the

❏ Be sure the

❏ You have selected a text option in the Setup menu and no text is available.

(See page 58 to reset Setup selections.) To turn this feature off, select the Caption Vision option. If you were trying to get closed captioning, select

❏ Be sure your twin picture is set to a video source/channel that has a

program airing.

❏ You may be tuned to a video input with nothing connected to it. Try

cycling through your video inputs using the

❏ You can display digital channels in the left Twin View window, but not the

right. Pressing while the black box is active will exit Twin View and tune to that digital channel.

❏ Both may be set to the same channel. Try changing channels in either the

main picture or the window picture.

❏ You may be running all your channels through a cable box. The cable box

will only unscramble one signal at a time, so you cannot use the Twin View feature. If possible, run a direct cable to your DTV’s CABLE input. (This will only work if your cable system provides an unscrambled signal.)

❏ Be sure the

TV (FUNCTION)

Auto Program

Video Input

instead of

CC1

Video Input

in the Channel Setup menu to add receivable TV channels

and adjust the DTV’svolume.

featurehasnotbeensetto

Tex t 1-4

featurehasnotbeensetto

Skip

TV/VIDEO

Skip

SAT/CABLE

(see page 59).

button.

(see page 59).

button.

Off

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).

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Other Information

Specifications

Picture Tube FD Trinitron®tube Antenna 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Television System NTSC, American TV Standard, ATSC Channel Coverage

DTV 1 -99 VHF 2-13 UHF 14-69

CATV 1-125 Power Requirements 120V, 60 Hz Inputs/Outputs

Video (IN) 4 total (1 on front panel) 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative

S Video (IN) 4 Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative

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

Component Video Input 2 (Y, P

Audio (IN) 6 total (1 on front panel) 500 mVrms (100% modulation)

Audio (OUT) 1 More than 408 mVrms at the maximum volume

SELECT OUT 1 Video

Digital Audio Optical Output

Dolby Digital/PCM

CONTROL S (IN/OUT) 1

i.LINK S200 2 4-pin S200 i.LINK terminal (2) Supplied Accessories

Remote Control RM-Y185

AA (R6) Batteries 2 supplied for remote control Optional Accessories

AV Cable VMC-810/820/830 HG Audio Cable RKC-515HG i.LINK Cable VMC-IL4415 (4-pin to 4-pin, 1.5 meters), VMC-IL4435 (4-pin to 4-pin, 3.5 meters) Component Video Cable VMC-10/30 HG

TV Stand SU-34XBR2 Visible Screen Size 34 in (855.7 mm) picture measured diagonally Actual CRT Size 36 in (926.4 mm) picture measured diagonally Speaker Output 15 x 2 Dimensions (W x H x D) 994 x 622 x 591.3 mm (39 3/16 x 24 1/2 x 23 5/16 in) Mass 93 kg (206 lbs) Power Consumption

In Use 330 W

In Standby 2.5 W

In i.LINK Standby 34 W

1Audio

1 Optical Rectangular (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

) Y:1.0Vp-p,75ohmsunbalanced,sync

B,PR

negative; P P

:0.7Vp-p,75ohms

Impedance: 47 kilohm

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

1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative More than 408 mVrms (100% modulation) Impedance (output): 2 kilohms

:0.7Vp-p,75ohms

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Index

0 – 9buttons 4:3 aspect ratio 4:3 Default settings

ADD FAVORITE button Alternate Audio, setting Alternate Video, setting ANT button

antenna, connecting Audio menu

45,48

AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) L (MONO)/R jacks,

described

Audio Output, setting audio receiver, connecting Auto Program (channel setup) Auto SAP setting

AV1-3/DVD slide switch

4,34

30,52

balance, adjusting bass, adjusting batteries, inserting in remote bilingual audio, setting blocking programs. See ratings. brightness, adjusting

cable

box, connecting with VCR

connecting

with VCR, connecting

cable box, using with TV remote control CABLE jack, described camcorder, connecting Caption Vision, setting CATV. see cable CH buttons Change Password Channel Fix, setting

Channel Logo, setting Channel Setup menu

45,52

Channel Skip/Add, setting channels, changing clock, setting

closed caption modes CODE SET button

color temperature, adjusting color, adjusting CONTROL S

45,58

CONTROL S IN/OUT jacks, described Country, setting cursor movement buttons

6,10

Delete setting, in i.LINK Setup Demo, running

30,60

digital channels

using the Guide

Digital Reality Creation

described setting

DigitalSignalStrength digital TV FAQs DISPLAY button

DRC CINEMOTION button DVD MENU button

DVD player

using with TV remote control with A/V connectors, connecting with component video connectors, connecting

DVD TITLE button

ENTER button EXIT button

Factory Reset, setting Fast-forward button Favorite Channel

clearing editing

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Index

exiting

using

features Fixed, Audio Output setting FREEZE button Freeze, using frequently asked questions front panel controls, described Full mode, setting FUNCTION buttons

34–36

4,41

Game, Picture Mode setting Guide

exiting

using

GUIDE button

5,32

HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) jacks,

described Hide setting, in i.LINK Setup hue, adjusting

i.LINK

cables

daisy-chaining devices

-equipped devices, connecting setup screens

i.LINK button

4,10

i.LINK S200 jacks, described i.LINK Setup i.LINK Standby INDEX button

10,59

4,33

2,25

joystick JUMP button

labels, assigning to video inputs Language, setting

logos, assigning to channels

MDP, using with TV remote control MENU button

4,6,10

menus

Audio

45,48

Channel Setup Parental Control Screen Mode Setup

45,58

Video

45,46

Mono setting Movie,PictureModesetting MTS setting MTS/SAP button MUTING button

45,52

45,54

45,50

Normal mode, setting

off, turning off the DTV on, turning on the DTV Optical IN-equipped devices, connecting OPTICAL OUTPUT (Dolby Digital/PCM) jack,

described

5,10

Parental Control menu parental control, described Parental Lock, setting password, changing Pause button

PIC MODE button picture contrast, adjusting picture definition, setting Picture Mode, setting Play button POWER button

5,6,10

power cord, removing from holder powering on/off, the DTV presetting channels Pro, Picture Mode setting problems, troubleshooting Program Guide, see Guide

45,54

5,10

68–69

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Index

ratings, setting ratings, viewing blocked programs rear panel connectors, described Record buttons remote control

inserting batteries programming

RESET button resetting

Audio options Video options

resetting settings Rewind button

54–57

62–64

S VIDEO jack, described SAT/CABLE button satellite receiver

connecting, with VCR using with TV remote control

Screen Mode menu Scrolling Index, using SELECT button

SELECT OUT jacks, described Select Out, setting setting up Setup menu

45,58

sharpness, adjusting Show setting, in i.LINK Setup signal, displaying strength Simulated, Effect SLEEP button Speaker setting

speakers

turning on/off using external speakers

specifications

Standard, Picture Mode setting STANDBY/i.LINK STANDBY Steady Sound, described Steady Sound, setting Stereo setting Stop button

SURF FAVORITE button

10,11

45,50

5,35

tape-to-tape editing Tilt Correction, setting tilt, correcting TIMER button Timer Setup

transport buttons treble, adjusting troubleshooting TruSurround, Effect turning on/off the DTV TV/VCR button TV/VIDEO button Twin View

described using

38–40

Twin View button

68–69

5,10

Variable, Audio Output setting VCR

connecting two, for tape editing using with TV remote control with cable box, connecting with cable, connecting with satellite receiver, connecting

Velocity Modulation

Velocity Modulation, setting Vertical Center, adjusting Vertical Correction, setting Vertical Size, adjusting

VHF/UHF jack, described VIDEO (L/R)/AUDIO jacks, described Video Input, setting Video menu

45,46

Vivid,PictureModesetting VOL buttons volume, adjusting

4,10

Wega, described Welcome screen what is digital TV? Wide Mode WIDE MODE button Wide Screen mode

10,11

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Index

Wide Screen, described Wide Zoom mode, setting

zoom feature, with Twin View Zoom mode, setting

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