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Sony VMC-IL4435 User's Manual

1. 25 JUMP BJ O DRC CINEMOTION N 28 TIMER Introducing the Digital TV DTV Description Press repeatedly to step through the Multi channel TV Sound MTS options Stereo Auto SAP and Mono Also available in the Audio menu For details see page 49 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 Press 0 9 to select a channel the channel changes after 2 seconds Press ENTER to select immediately 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 CH button Press to exit the on screen menu or display and return to normal viewing 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 Press to turn on and off Twin View For details see pages 38 to 40 Press repeatedly to step through the available high resolution picture modes Interlaced Progressive a
2. I US TV 14 PG 13 _J Canada TV 14 14 13 ans Select to set ratings manually I US See page 56 for details I Canada See page 57 for details For changing your password USA Canada Select to use USA ratings see pag e56 Select to use Canadian ratings see page 57 99 Using the DTV Menus United States Selecting Custom Rating Options To ensure maximum blocking capability the age based ratings should be blocked The content ratings will increase depending on the level of the age based rating For example a program with a TV PG 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 56 For the United States the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options For Canada see page 57 Option Movie Rating TV Rating Block programs by their rating content or both Unrated Block programs or movies that are broadcast without a rating Description G All children and General Audience PG Parental Guidance suggested PG 13 Parental Guidance for children under 13 R Restricted viewing parental guidance is suggested for children under 17 NC 17 No one 17 and under allowed and X Age
3. D DVD IN aT VIDEO OOO MONO OOO Q AUDIO AUDIO R AUDIO R AUDIO L red white 20 Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors This is the preferred hookup to use if your DVD player has component video out jacks 1 Using three separate component video cables connect the DVD player s Y PB and PR jacks to the Y PB and PR jacks on the DTV Use the HD DVD IN 5 or 6 connections The Y Ps and Pr jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y Cs and Cr or Y B Y and R Y If so connect the cables to like colors 2 Using an audio cable connect the DVD player s Audio OUT 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 fm Component video cables H DTV VHF UHF SRED SED SED DVD player R AUDIO 1 L VIDEO Y PB PR OPTICAL COAXIAL SOO P o LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO O lo DIGITAL OUT AUDIO R red 2 AUDIO L white Audio cable You cannot record the signal from any equipment connected into the Y PB PR jacks 21 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 pa
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5. 67 Connecting i LINK Compatible Devices 25 Troubleshooting ssisisriissirerinririesirs erein 68 Using the CONTROL 5 Feature 23 opeciNca ONS sainn ei aa 70 Setting Up the DTV Automatically 30 iato 2 EO E rete E 71 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 to corner 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 4 Do not bang the TV with any items or ob
6. Based Options TV Y All children TV Y7 Directed to older children TV G General Audience TV PG Parental Guidance suggested TV 14 Parents Strongly cautioned TV MA Mature Audience only Content Based Options FV D L S V Block Allow 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 Canada Selecting Custom Rating Options Viewing Blocked Programs Using the DTV Menus For Canada the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options For the US see page 56 Option Description English Rating C All children C8 Children 8 years and older G General programming PG Parental Guidance 14 Viewers 14 and older 18 Adult programming French Rating G General programming 8 ans Not recommended for young children 13 ans Not recommended for ages under 13 16 ans Not recommended for ages under 16 18 ans Programming restricted to adults USA TV Rating See page 56 for details You can view a blocked program by pressing the ENTER button when tuned to a blocked program Entering the correct password temporarily switches off the Parental Lock To reactivate the Parental Lock settings turn off the DTV When the DTV is turned on again your Parental Controls settings are reactivated 97 V Menus fm5 Page 58 Friday July 6 2001 1 5
7. 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 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 25 ds P PS T a 3 Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Connecting Cables Before connecting this unit to i LINK compatible equipment see the instruction manual of the i LINK device to be connected 1 Using an A V cable connect the i LINK device s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the DTV s Audio and Video IN jacks Using an i LINK cable see page 25 connect the device s i LINK jack to either of the DTV s i LINK jacks N DTV 1080i 720P 480P 480i no DIDVD IN l I aol s e i LINK cable Sony digital cable po set top box R S n IN OUT ple To AL MONO S VIDEO AUDIO R red AUDIO L white ap VIDEO yellow A V cable i LINK
8. Mode menu To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed set 4 3 Default to Of For details see page 50 Using the DTV Features Q Press WIDE MODE repeatedly to toggle through the following Wide Mode settings 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 Full Mode stretches the 4 3 picture horizontally only to fill the 16 9 screen 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 37 Using the DTV Features Using Twin View Displaying Twin Pictures 38 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 1 Tune the DTV to a working channel 2 Press p A second picture window appears To cancel twin pictures and watch the active picture a Press Bor Activating the Picture Using the DTV Features With Twin View the picture highlighted in blue is active In the active picture you can 2 Change channels L Adjust the volume Q Switch the input sources to go from UHF VHF to cabl
9. Output Dolby Digital PCM CONTROL S IN OUT i LINK S200 Supplied Accessories Remote Control AA R6 Batteries Optional Accessories AV Cable Audio Cable i LINK Cable Component Video Cable TV Stand Visible Screen Size Actual CRT Size Speaker Output Dimensions W x H x D Mass Power Consumption In Use In Standby In i LINK Standby 70 FD Trinitron tube 75 ohm external terminal for VHF UHF NTSC American TV Standard ATSC 1 99 2 13 14 69 1 125 120V 60 Hz 4 total 1 on front panel 4 2 Y Pp Pr 6 total 1 on front panel 1 1 Video 1 Audio RM Y185 2 supplied for remote control VMC 810 820 830 HG RKC 515HG 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative C 0 286 Vp p Burst signal 75 ohms Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative Pg 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Pr 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms 500 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance 47 kilohm More than 408 mVrms at the maximum volume setting Variable More than 408 mVrms Fixed Impedance output 2 kilohms 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative More than 408 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance output 2 kilohms Optical Rectangular 1 4 pin 200 i LINK terminal 2 VMC IL4415 4 pin to 4 pin 1 5 meters VMC IL4435 4 pin to 4 pin 3 5 meters VMC 10 30 HG SU 34XBR2 34 in 855 7 mm picture measured diagonally 36 in 926 4 mm picture measured diagonally 15x2 994 x 622 x 591 3 mm
10. Selecting Screen The Screen Mode menu includes the following options Mode Options Option Description _ Wide Mode Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4 3 size picture while To change from one Wide Select a Wide the upper and lower parts of the picture are Mode to another use the WIDE Mode to use for condensed to fit the wide screen MODE button on the remote 3 sources Normal Select to return the 4 3 picture to normal control mode ET Full Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture If 4 3 Default is set to horizontally only to fill the wide screen anything but Off the Wide Mode Zoom Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture setting changes only for the current channel When you change channels or inputs Wide Mode is automatically horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the wide screen Wide Mode is unavailable while in Twin View replaced with the 4 3 Default 4 3 Default Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4 3 size picture while setting To retain the current Select the default the upper and lower parts of the picture are Wide Mode setting as channels Screen Mode to condensed to fit the wide screen and inputs are changed set 4 3 use for 4 3 sources Normal Select to return the 4 3 picture to normal Default to Off 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 scr
11. Up the DTV Setting Up the DTV Automatically 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 You can run the demonstration again by selecting Demo from the Setup menu see pages 58 to 60 30 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 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 1 Press POWER to turn on the DTV and display the Welcome screen 1 2 Done Thank you for purchasing your SONY HDTV Please take a moment to Setup gt 2 Press to continue Setup The set clock screen appears Move the joystick and to set the current day and time hour minute and AM PM Press or move the joystick to confirm each setting and move to the next setting Move the joystick to go back to the previous setting 4 After you ve set the clock move the joystick to highlight Next and press to continue Setup The Auto Program screen appea
12. between the VHF UHF input and the 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 Use with 0 9 and ENTER buttons to select subchannels 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 Press to display the Scrolling Index For details see page 33 Press to display the DTV on screen menu Press again to exit from the menus For details see page 45 Press to adjust the volume Move the joystick to move the on screen cursor To select an item press the center of the joystick 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 Press to freeze the window picture Press again to restore the picture For details see page 41 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 Button 16 MTS SAP 17 POWER buttons GREEN 18 FUNCTION buttons 119 TV VIDEO 0 9 and ENTER 21 GUIDE 22 CH EXIT 24 SURF FAVORITE
13. 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 26 Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Notes on Connecting 4 To connect two or more i LINK capable devices use i LINK ILINK Devices cables to connect them as shown below Q You can connect up to 63 i LINK devices However the maximum number of cables in any serial route is 16 4 Connecting non compatible devices such as PCs or PC peripherals may result in malfunctions 27 Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Completing i LINK Before you can use an i LINK device with the DTV you need to Setup register the device as follows 1 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 i Found new i LINK device Sony DHG M55CV Do you want to add this device Cancel Add To add the i LINK device highlight Add and press f 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 trom Hide to Show in the Setup menu see page 59 2 Ifyou selected Add in step 1 and the device requires an analog video connection the following screen appears i Please select a video input for Sony DHG M
14. live video The right side continues to scroll through the entire channel list To change the direction of the scrolling move the joystick or To change the speed of the scrolling move and hold the joystick torv To change a frozen video picture to a live video move the joystick or to highlight the picture then press To move the live video from step 4 from the right to the main left window of the Scrolling Index press again To exit the Scrolling Index Q Press EXIT or INDEX 33 Using the DTV Features Using Favorite Channels Adding Favorite Channels 34 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 1 Tune to the channel you want to save to the Favorite Channels list and press ADD A message appears indicating that the channel was stored in the Favorite Channels list 2 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 Edit then see Editing the Favorite Channels List on page 36 Or to cancel storing the channel select Cancel If you try to add a digital subchannel to
15. only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are r unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact 2 Ip your electrician to havea suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity since this can result in fire or electric shock Always turn the set off when it is not being used When the set is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet as a precaution against the possibility of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard If asnapping 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 Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set Installation Attachments Do not use attachmen
16. setting 47 Digital Signal Strength 53 digital TV FAQs 7 DISPLAY button 4 DRC CINEMOTION button 5 DVD MENU button 6 DVD player using with TV remote control 65 with A V connectors connecting 22 with component video connectors connecting 21 DVD TITLE button 6 E ENTER button 5 EXIT button 5 F Factory Reset setting 60 Fast forward button 6 Favorite Channel clearing 36 editing 52 71 Index exiting 35 using 34 36 features 2 Fixed Audio Output setting 49 FREEZE button 4 41 Freeze using 41 frequently asked questions 7 front panel controls described 10 Full mode setting 50 FUNCTION buttons 5 G Game Picture Mode setting 46 Guide exiting 32 using 32 GUIDE button 5 32 H HD DVD IN 1080i 720p 480p 480i jacks described 11 Hide setting in i LINK Setup 59 hue adjusting 47 i LINK cables 25 daisy chaining devices 27 equipped devices connecting 2 25 setup screens 28 i LINK button 4 10 i LINK 5200 jacks described 11 i LINK Setup 59 i LINK Standby 10 59 INDEX button 4 33 J joystick 4 JUMP button 5 L labels assigning to video inputs 59 Language setting 59 logos assigning to channels 53 72 M MDP using with TV remote control 66 MENU button 4 6 10 menus Audio 45 48 Channel Setup 45 52 Parental Control 45 54 Screen Mode 45 50 Setup 45 58 Video 45 46 Mono setting 49 Movie Picture Mode setting 46 MTS setting 49 MTS SAP button 5 MUTING button 4 Norma
17. 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 d Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas d Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Ld Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected d Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Safety l Operate the TV only on 120 V AC l The plug is designed for safety purposes to fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer LI If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further Installing L To prevent internal heat buildup do not block the ventilation openings d Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration L The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with hooks Do not attempt to remove the cord from these hooks Doing so could cause damage to the TV Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are provided on the front of
18. 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 TruSurround Labs Inc SRS and the SRS symbol are by SRS registered trademarks of SRS Labs Inc in the United States and selected 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 4 841 572 with numerous additional issued and pending foreign patents Purchase of this product does not convey the right to sell recordings made with the TruSurround technology Manufactured under license from Dolby g C DOLBY Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are DIGITAL trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation 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 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony has determined that this product or product models meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark Important Safeguards For yo
19. 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 regardless of the picture displayed on the screen VIDEO 1 4 Outputs the signal input to the TV regardless of the picture displayed on the screen 4 Option You can also use the Video Input 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 Language i LINK Setup For details about using the i LINK Control Panel see page 42 For details about power LLINK Stay consumption in standby modes see Specifications on page 70 Using the DTV Menus Description 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 DVD for the VIDEO 2 input To select a label for a video input 1 Move the joystick or to highlight the video input VIDEO 1 6 that you want to assign a label Then press G to select the input 2 Move the joystick or to highlight one of the displayed labels Then press to select it If you select the label Skip your DTV skips this connection whe
20. 2 PM Using the DTV Menus V lt Using the Setup Menu To select the Setup menu 1 Press MENU Caption Vision Off 2 Move the joystick or to highlight the n Select Out Monitor 2 Video Input Setup icon f and press pee English iLINK Setup 3 Move the joystick or to scroll through iLINK Standby off the features Set Clock Timers Vertical Correction 0 4 Press to select a feature That feature s is Correction 0 emo options appear Factory Reset 5 Move the joystick or to scroll through the options 6 Press to select the desired option 7 Press EXIT to exit the menu screen Selecting The Setup Menu includes the following options Setup Options Option Description Caption Vision Allows you to select from three closed caption modes for PN programs that are broadcast with closed caption eN CC1 CC2 Displays a printed version of the dialog or CC3 CC4 sound effects of a program Should be set to CC1 for most programs TEXT1 TEXT2 Displays network station information TEXT3 TEXT4 presented using either half or the whole screen if available For closed captioning set to CC1 Info Banner Displays the program name and the time remaining in the program if the broadcaster offers this service Displays when the channel is changed or the DISPLAY button is pressed Off Turns off Caption Vision Select Out Allows you to select which input to pass
21. 2001 1 50 PM Using the Timer E Using the DTV Features 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 You can also access the Timer through the Setup menu For details see page 58 Press TIMER The Set Clock Timers screen appears with the current timer settings shown Set Clock Timers Timer 2 Set the Clock If Timer 1 is On DTV will turn on Channel for hour Current Time Monday 5 10 PM To set the Timer move the joystick or to highlight Timer 1 or amp 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 Move the joystick or to highlight one of the following options then press Set Select to set or change the timer settings for the selected Timer Timer 1 or Timer 2 On Select to turn on the timer settings for the selected Timer Timer 1 or Timer 2 Off Select to turn off the timer settings for the selected Timer
22. 39 3 16 x 24 1 2 x 23 5 16 in 93 kg 206 lbs 330 W 2 5 W 34 W Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Index 0 9 buttons 5 4 3 aspect ratio 37 4 3 Default settings 50 A ADD FAVORITE button 4 34 Alternate Audio setting 49 Alternate Video setting 47 ANT button 4 antenna connecting 12 Audio menu 45 48 AUDIO OUT VAR FIX L MONO R jacks described 11 Audio Output setting 49 audio receiver connecting 20 Auto Program channel setup 30 52 Auto SAP setting 49 AV1 3 DVD slide switch 6 balance adjusting 48 bass adjusting 48 batteries inserting in remote 3 bilingual audio setting 49 blocking programs See ratings brightness adjusting 46 C cable box connecting with VCR 15 connecting 12 with VCR connecting 14 cable box using with TV remote control 66 CABLE jack described 11 camcorder connecting 23 Caption Vision setting 58 CATV see cable CH buttons 5 Change Password 55 Channel Fix setting 52 Channel Logo setting 53 Channel Setup menu 45 52 Channel Skip Adad setting 53 channels changing 5 clock setting 30 closed caption modes 45 58 CODE SET button 6 color temperature adjusting 47 color adjusting 46 CONTROL 5 29 CONTROL S IN OUT jacks described 11 Country setting 55 cursor movement buttons 6 10 D Delete setting in i LINK Setup 59 Demo running 30 60 digital channels using the Guide 32 Digital Reality Creation described 2
23. 4 Set the DTV to the video input intended for playback by pressing the TV VIDEO button on the remote control gt If the VCRs you are connecting have S VIDEO jacks you can use S VIDEO 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 17 Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Connecting a Satellite Receiver 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver s SATELLITE IN jack 2 Using an A V cable connect the satellite receiver s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the DTV s Audio and Video IN jacks 3 Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the DTV s CABLE jack gt 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 tor sound Coaxial 3 cable DTV 1 VHF UHF CABLE Satellite receiver VHF UHF SATELLITE IN 1 out O D f IN LINE ouT Satellite AUDIO R red AUDIO L white suena cable A V cable 18 Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver s SATELLITE IN jack Connect t
24. 55CV None 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 3 Move the joystick and to highlight the video input VIDEO 1 4 that connects the i LINK device to the DTV If you don t need an analog video connection select None Then press 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 4 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 28 Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL 5 allows you to control your system and other Sony equipment with one remote control In addition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control the CONTROL S 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 5 OUT to send signals to connected equipment DTV VHF UHF CABLE VAR FIX Qe L MONO AUDIO CONTROL S CONTROL S IN OUT 29 Connecting and Setting
25. EXIT to exit the menu screen To restore the factory default settings for Treble Bass and Balance Q Press RESET on the remote control when in the Audio menu Selecting Audio The Audio menu includes the following options Options Option Description 8 Treble Adjust to increase or decrease higher pitched sounds Bass Adjust to increase or decrease lower pitched sounds Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance Steady Sound On Select to stabilize the volume To change from one Effect to Off Select to turn off Steady Sound another use the button on the Effect TruSurround Select for surround sound for stereo inside panel of the remote programs only control Simulated Adds a surround like effect to mono programs Off Normal stereo or mono reception KG cm V To change from one MTS Mode to another use the MTS SAP button on the remote control Option MTS Enjoy stereo bilingual and mono programs Speaker On Off Audio Output Easy control of volume adjustments Alternate Audio Description Stereo Auto SAP Mono On Off Variable Fixed Using the DTV Menus 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 no SAP signal is present the DTV remains in Stereo mode Select for mono reception Use to reduce noise duri
26. TV Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector You can use the DTV s DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUTPUT jack to connect an audio device that is Dolby Digital and PCM compatible such as an audio amplifier 4 Using an optical cable connect the device s OPTICAL IN jack to the DTV s DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUTPUT jack ote OPTICAL oye APO IN I IN 4 Audio amplifier Optical cable DIGITAL AUDIO DTV You might also want to connect the DTV s analog audio out connectors to the amplitier s analog audio in connectors as described on page 20 24 Zils Install fm5 Page 25 Friday July 6 2001 1 49 PM Connecting and Setting Up the DTV 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 M55CYV 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
27. Timer 1 or Timer 2 If you selected Set in step 3 the setup screen for the selected Timer Timer 1 or Timer 2 appears 43 Using the DTV Features Setting the Clock You can also access the Timer through the Setup menu For details see page 58 44 5 Move the joystick and to set the day s time hour minute AM PM duration and channel number Press or to confirm each setting and move to the next setting Press to go back to the previous setting 6 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 On 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 Q Select On or Off in step 3 page 43 To change a Timer setting Q Set the timer Timer 1 or Timer 2 again The old timer setting is overwritten To set a second Timer setting Q Set the other unset timer Timer 1 or Timer 2 If you didn t set the clock during the DTV s initial setup see page 30 you need to set it before you can set either of the Timers 1 Press TIMER The Timer Setup screen appears as shown on pag e43 Move the joystick or to highlight Set the Clock then press Move the joystick and to set the current day and time hour minute a
28. 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 important operating and 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 with your TV keep the brightness and contrast functions at low settings If a fixed non moving pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time at a high brightness or contrast setting the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen Continuously watching the same program can cause the imprint of station logos onto the TV screen These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty because they are the result of misuse Note on Caption Vision This television receiver provid
29. able Box Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel To Do This Turn on off Select Satellite Receiver Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Display channel number Display satellite guide Display satellite menu Move highlight cursor Select item Move the slide switch to the position you programmed for the MDP To Do This Turn on off Play Stop Pause Search the picture forward or backward Search a chapter forward or backward Press SAT CABLE green POWER button SAT CABLE FUNCTION button 0 9 buttons ENTER CH JUMP Press SAT CABLE green POWER button SAT CABLE FUNCTION button 0 9 buttons ENTER CH JUMP DISPLAY GUIDE MENU Move joystick gt 44 button Press POWER p E I press again to resume normal playback PP or 44 during playback release to resume normal playback CH d About i LINK About the Name LLINK i LINK as a Repeater 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 o
30. ad cable Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Connecting a CATV CATV Cable Cable ora 75 ohm CABLE CATV Cable Box ote DE Rear of DTV CATV Cable Box Cable CABLE E T O Rear of DTV Cable Box 13 Alp Abs Install fm5 Page 14 Friday July 6 2001 1 52 PM 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 gt f 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 Coaxial cable DTV VHF UHF 6 CABLE Sines oe Prater ifls a4 VAR EDX AIV cable 14 E E A 3 Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Connecting a VCR and Cable Box Use this hookup if Q Q 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 Scrollin
31. 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 See the specific menu page for instructions on moving through Page 46 48 50 54 45 Menus fm5 Page 46 Friday July 6 2001 1 50 PM Using the DTV Menus V S2 i Using the Video Menu To select the Video menu 1 Press MENU f i Le Picture Mode 2 Move the joystick or to highlight the r Picture Video icon P and press side ae KJ Color 3 Move the joystick or to scroll through ae Sharpness the features Color Temperature Cool M V High 4 Press to select a feature That feature s E3 e Mode vale j Alternate Vi Alternat adjustment appears sh l ernate 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 Q 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 The Video menu includes the following options ion r 5 Options Option Description To change from one Video Picture Mode Vivid Select for enhanced picture cont
32. better picture quality than the VHF UHF IN jack Connect to the audio and video IN jacks on your VCR or other video component The output signal is determined by the SELECT OUT setting in the Setup menu see page 58 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 PB PR and audio L R jacks 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 Used for connecting i LINK equipped devices For Sony service use only 11 Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Basic Connections Connecting a VHF UHF Antenna 12 This section describes how to connect a VHF UHF antenna CATV cable and CATV cable box 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 VHF UHF 75 ohm coaxial Older homes may have 300 ohm twin lead cable VHF Only or UHF Only or VHF UHF 300 ohm twin lead cable VHF UHF K Rear of DTV Some homes may have both 75 ohm coaxial and 300 ohm twin lead cables VHF and UHF 75 ohm coaxial cable VHF UHF K Rear of DTV U V Splitter not supplied 300 ohm twin le
33. control does not operate Dark poor or no picture screen lit good sound Good picture no sound Cannot receive upper channels UHF when using an antenna No color Only snow and noise appear on the screen Picture is displayed but snow or noise is obvious Only a black screen appears Dotted lines or stripes DTV is fixed to one channel Double images or ghosts Cannot select menu item Cannot receive any channels when using cable TV 68 Possible Remedies E L L L O C O C O C C G Ci L L C OCC L L L L 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 VIDEO 1 2 3 4 5 or 6 as appropriate Try another channel it could be station trouble Batteries could be weak Replace the batteries Press TV FUNCTION when operating the DTV 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 Picture setting in the Video menu see page 46 Adjust the Brightness setting in the Video menu see page 46 Check antenna cable connections Press MUTING so that Mutin
34. e for example press ANT or TV VIDEO on the remote control Q Change the picture size by moving the joystick or To activate the right picture To activate the left picture Q Move the joystick Q Move the joystick Factors affecting Twin View a 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 39 Using the DTV Features Changing the Picture Size 40 The zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right pictures 1 Activate the picture whose size you want to change 2 Move the joystick to enlarge the picture 3 Move the joystick to 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 Using the DTV Features Using the Freeze Function The FREEZE button allo
35. e Channel is a cable channel 1 Press MENU 2 Move the joystick to highlight the Channel Setup icon ij and press 3 Move the joystick to highlight Favorite Channels and press The Favorite Channels list appears Favorite Channels Channel s c8 10 18 c5 2 a 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 If more than nine Favorite Channels are set move the joystick or to see the other Favorite Channels 4 To select a Favorite 1 16 to edit move the joystick or to highlight the number and press 5 Move the joystick or 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 Q Repeat steps 4 to 6 To clear a Favorite Channel from the list Q After step 4 press the RESET button on the remote control To exit the Edit Favorites list O Press EXIT Z 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
36. e remote control to be more convenient while watching TV Insert two size AA R6 batteries supplied by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an extended period Handle the remote control with care avoid dropping it getting it wet placing it in direct sunlight near a heater or where the humidity is high Introducing the Digital TV DTV S e ro kej l N lol lal Ele ISI SI C MODE SAT CABLE TT RM Y185 Button Descriptions RI SIS SS amp Bl The following table describes the buttons on the remote control s outside and inside panels Outside Panel Button 1 MUTING 2 SLEEP 3 PIC MODE 4 ANT 5 WIDE MODE 2O r 112 ADD FAVORITE DISPLAY 14 FREEZE 15 RESET Description Press to mute the sound Press again or press VOL to 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 Press to change
37. e white colors a red tint NTSC Standard Sharpens picture definition to give every object a sharp clean edge Select from High Low Medium Off Creates a high resolution picture with 4x density for high quality sources i e DVD player satellite receiver Interlaced Recommended for moving pictures Progressive Recommended for still images and text CineMotion 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 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 or to select an alternate video option and press Unavailable when alternate video streams are not broadcast 47 Is Menus fm5 Page 48 Friday July 6 2001 1 51 PM S NY Using the DTV Menus ERA Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio menu 1 Press MENU 2 Move the ee 4 or to highlight the Audio i udio icon Bj and press one T i Effect TruSurround 3 Move the joystick or to scroll through fine Heal the options Speaker On Off On 4 Press to select an option That option s E3 Alternate Audio Alternate 1 settings appear 5 Use the joystick to scroll through the settings 6 Press to select the desired setting 7 Press
38. een off Select to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the channel or input is changed V Option Vertical Center Vertical Size Using the DTV Menus Description 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 or to choose a position and press Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes Move the joystick or to choose a correction and press 51 Menus fm5 Page 52 Friday July 6 2001 1 51 PM Using the DTV Menus Using the Channel Setup Menu To select the Channel Setup menu 1 Press MENU 2 Move the joystick or to highlight the Channel Setup icon and press 3 Move the joystick or to scroll through V S2 i Channel Setup Favorite Channels Channel Fix Auto Program Channel Skip Add Channel Logo Digital Signal Strength the features 4 Press to select a feature That feature s EX 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 The Channel Setup menu includes the following options Setup Options Option Description Favorite Channels Edit Select to edit the Favorite Channels list For details see Edi
39. eeseceeeeeeseeens 3 Using Favorite Channels cee 34 Using the Remote Control ccceeeeeee 3 Using Wide Screen Mode 37 Frequently Asked Questions c000 7 Using Twin VieW ccccccceececesecseeeeeeees 38 Using the Freeze Function 41 Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Using the i LINK Control Panel 42 OTETO a T 9 Using the Timer 43 DTV Controls and Connectors 0 10 Basic Connections ccccscccscsesesesssssesseeeeees 12 Using the DTV Menus Connecting a VCR and Cable 14 OO a e A E 45 Connecting a VCR and Cable Box 15 Using the Video Mentu ccc cece 46 Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing 17 Using the Audio Menu c cece 48 Connecting a Satellite Receiver 18 Using the Screen Mode Menu 00 50 Connecting a Satellite Receiver Using the Channel Setup Menu 52 EE E os pacateaptseaeeeinee eaesnuccaees 19 Using the Parental Control Menu 54 Connecting an Audio Receivet 20 Using the Setup Menu c cece 58 Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 21 Other Information Connecting a DVD Player with A V OEIC petra retiotacs mice aetestteeeeetitet 61 Connectors ee 22 Programming the Remote Control 62 Connecting a Camcordet cccceceeeeees 23 Operating Other Components with Your Connecting a Device with an DTV Remote Control ssec 65 pean ee OBrien a INTEN D INI O
40. ent connected to your DTV s video inputs VOLUME Press to adjust the volume 9 CHANNEL Press to scan through channels TIMER When lit indicates one of the timers is set For details see pag e43 11 STANDBY When lit in orange indicates that i LINK Standby is On When lit in red i LINK STANDBY indicates that i LINK Standby is Off For details see page 59 POWER Press to turn on and off the DTV 10 DTV Rear Panel Connection 1 2 4 Sl VHF UHF CABLE S VIDEO IN 1 3 4 VIDEO IN 1 3 4 VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R SELECT OUT AUDIO OUT VAR FIX L MONO AUDIO R HD DVD IN 1080i 720p 480p 480i VIDEO IN 5 6 CONTROL S IN OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUTPUT DOLBY DIGITAL PCM i LINK 200 Service Only Connecting and Setting Up the DTV DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUTPUT DOLBY DIGITAL PCM VHF UHF VIDEO IN SELECT OUT T 3 4 7 i 3 4 EE ee OO6 a a a VIDEO Oi MONO Description Connects to your VHF UHF antenna Connects to your cable source Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other S VIDEO equipped 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 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
41. enu 1 Press MENU Parental Control f Parental Lock 2 Move the joystick or to highlight the F Change Password Parental Control icon f and press G weed Selaci Courkry 3 Use the 0 9 buttons on the remote control to enter your four digit password ip 4 If this is your first time setting a password Be confirm your password by entering it again The Parental Control menu options appear 5 Move the joystick or to scroll through the settings 6 Press to select the desired option 7 Press EXIT to exit the menu screen 2 You need your password for any future access into the Parental Control menu If you lose your password see Lost password on page 69 KG cm 4 V 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 simplity the rating selection To set more restrictive ratings select Custom Using the DTV Menus The Parent menu includes the following options Option Parental Lock Turn ratings on off and select a rating system Change Password Select Country Description Off Child Youth Young Adult Custom Parental lock is off No programs are blocked from viewing Maximum ratings permitted are I US TV Y TV G G 1 Canada TV Y C G Maximum ratings permitted are _ US TV PG PG _JI Canada TV PG PG 8 ans Maximum ratings permitted are
42. es 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 grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmitted by cable companies for the use of the general public may require 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 if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference with radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
43. etween programs and commercials Q Parental Control V Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable programming for younger viewers 4 Component Video Inputs Offers the best video quality for DVD 480p 4801 and digital set top box HD1080i 720p connections Q S VIDEO Inputs Provides a high quality video signal from connected equipment a CineMotion Provides optimal picture quality for film based sources media originally shot in 24 frames per second format 4 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 high definition content between these devices and your digital television Package Contents Introducing the Digital TV DTV 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 Inserting Batteries 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 th
44. g Index feature With this setup you can Q Q 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 E L Q A small inexpensive device known as a splitter Three short coaxial cables 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 s CABLE jack 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 the input jack of the VCR 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 Contin
45. g disappears from the screen see page 4 Use Auto Program in the Channel Setup menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in memory see page 52 Adjust the Color settings in the Video menu see page 46 Check the antenna cable connections Try another channel it could be station trouble Press ANT to change the input mode see page 4 Try setting the Picture Mode to Game see page 46 Indicates there is no signal for the digital channel you are tuned to Adjust the antenna Move the DTV away from noise sources such as cars neon signs or hair dryers Use Auto Program in the Channel Setup menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in memory see page 52 Check your Channel Fix settings see pag e52 Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable if the problem is caused by reflections from nearby mountains or tall buildings If the item you want to choose appears in gray it is not available to be selected Use Auto Program in the Channel Setup menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in memory see page 52 Check your cable settings Problem Cannot gain enough volume iJ when using a cable box Cannot receive channels Unable to select a channel Lost 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 sta
46. ge 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 1 Using audio cables connect the DVD player s Audio OUT jacks to the DTV s Audio IN jacks 2 Using an S VIDEO cable connect the DVD player s S VIDEO jack to the DTV s S VIDEO jack DTV VHF UHF S VIDEO cable DVD player LINE OUT AUDIOR AUDIOL VIDEO S VIDEO O AUDIO R red AUDIO L white Audio cable 22 Connecting and Setting Up the DTV 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 Q Using A V cables connect the camcorder s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the DTV s Audio and Video IN jacks Se8e0 O000O SELECT TWVIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL fe tO LLINK MENU AUDIO R red AUDIO L white VIDEO yellow A V output If you have a mono camcorder connect its audio output to the DTV s AUDIO L jack gt f 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 23 Connecting and Setting Up the D
47. he CATV cable to the VCR s VHF UHF IN jack Using a coaxial cable connect the VCR s OUT jack to the DTV s CABLE jack 4 Using an A V cable connect the satellite receiver s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the VCR s Audio and Video IN jacks 5 Using an A V cable connect the VCR s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the DI V s Audio and Video IN jacks 6 If necessary change the video input on your VCR For details see your VCR s instruction guide CATV Satellite cable antenna cable Coaxial cable Satellite receiver DTV SATELLITE IN SELECT AUDI OUT OUT VAR FIX VHF UHF IN S VIDEO AUDIOR AUDIO L VIDEO O SVIDEO AUDIOR AUDIO L VIDEO VHF UHF LINE IN AUDIO L white e OS 5 2 5 3 4 LINE OUT A V cable gt If the peripherals you are connecting have S VIDEO jacks you can use S VIDEO 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 19 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 4 Use audio cables to connect the DTV s Audio OUT jacks to the audio receiver s audio LINE IN jacks DTV VHF UHF CABLE
48. iew This chapter includes the following topics Topic Page Programming the Remote Control 62 Operating Other Components with 65 Your DTV Remote Control About i LINK 67 Troubleshooting 68 Specifications 70 Index 71 61 Other Information Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment Sony Switch Position Programmable Equipment on Remote Control Code Number Beta ED Beta VCRs AV1 303 8mm 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 gt The equipment must have infrared IR remote capability in order to be used with the remote control 1 Check the list of the Manufacturer s Codes listed on page 64 and find the three digit code number for the manufacturer for your equipment If more than one code number is listed start with the number listed first 2 Open the lid on the remote control Then move the slide switch to one of the four positions AV1 AV2 AV3 DVD 3 Press CODE SET You must perform step 4 within 10 seconds of step 3 4 Close the lid on the remote control and enter the three digit manufacturer s code number 5 Press ENTER To check if the code number works aim the DTV s remote control at the equipment and press the green POWER button that correspo
49. irectly using the 0 9 buttons and the button on the remote control For example to select channel 4 1 press 4 C and then ENTER 32 gt Analog channels are not available in the Guide 1 N Press GUIDE The Program Guide appears with the currently selected program showing in the background The Simpsons TV PG14 V FOX Episode Hungry Hungry Homer ch11 1 Duration 30 minutes FOX Time remaining 15 minutes Ch 23 Ch 37 Ch 53 Ch 59 8 15 PM 1 The Simpsons 2 The American Experi 3 Spellbound 2 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 Move the joystick and 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 Q Press EXIT or GUIDE Using the DTV Features Using the Scrolling Index The Scrolling Index lets you select programs from a scrolling index of video pictures 1 Press INDEX 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
50. ital connection also shown on page 26 You can also access the i LINK Control Panel using the 1 To display the i LINK Control Panel press the b button the button on the DTV s front l panel For details see page 10 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 i LINK Control Panel DIV DHG M55CV Sony DIV F Status Viewing f 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 or to highlight the device name The background continues to display the video of the device that is selected 3 Toselect 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 N 1 AIR l Z Using fm5 Page 43 Friday July 6
51. jects 2 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 Introducing the Digital TV DTV Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new DTV include Q Built in Digital Television DTV Receiver You can watch digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio video quality that these programs offer Q Wide Screen Mode Watch conventional 4 3 aspect ratio broadcasts in wide screen 16 9 mode Q 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 2 Twin View 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 10801 720p 480p and 480i simultaneously Program Guide Lets you select digital channels and subchannels and review program information from an on screen list 4 Scrolling Index Lets you preview and select programs from a scrolling index of video pictures Q Favorite Channels Allows you to preview and select from 16 of your favorite channels Q Velocity Modulation Vertical line enhancement that sharpens picture definition Q Steady Sound Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output b
52. l mode setting 50 O off turning off the DTV 5 10 on turning on the DTV 5 10 Optical IN equipped devices connecting 24 OPTICAL OUTPUT Dolby Digital PCM jack described 11 P Parental Control menu 45 54 parental control described 2 Parental Lock setting 55 password changing 55 Pause button 6 PIC MODE button 4 picture contrast adjusting 46 picture definition setting 47 Picture Mode setting 46 Play button 6 POWER button 5 6 10 power cord removing from holder 9 powering on off the DTV 5 10 presetting channels 52 Pro Picture Mode setting 46 problems troubleshooting 68 69 Program Guide see Guide R ratings setting 54 57 ratings viewing blocked programs 57 rear panel connectors described 11 Record buttons 6 remote control inserting batteries 3 programming 62 64 RESET button 4 resetting Audio options 48 Video options 46 resetting settings 60 Rewind button 6 S S VIDEO jack described 10 11 SAT CABLE button 5 satellite receiver connecting with VCR 19 using with TV remote control 66 Screen Mode menu 45 50 Scrolling Index using 33 SELECT button 10 SELECT OUT jacks described 11 Select Out setting 58 setting up 30 Setup menu 45 58 sharpness adjusting 47 Show setting in i LINK Setup 59 signal displaying strength 53 Simulated Effect 48 SLEEP button 4 Speaker setting 49 speakers turning on off 49 using external speakers 49 specifications 70 Standard Picture Mode set
53. n require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation Q When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance it indicates a need for service Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by the manufacturer to determine that the set is in safe operating condition and to so certify When the set reaches the end of its useful life improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the set f le Contents Introducing the Digital TV DTV Using the DTV Features Ore aig lea gee ere ere eer eer E 1 OTIC A E tine eee trea 31 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega 1 Using the Program Guide ceeeee 32 Poa aaa tts de cet ec erene ate one deoveneenentees 2 Using the Scrolling Index eee 33 Package Contents cccc cee ec
54. n you press the TV VIDEO button i LINK devices 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 1 Move the joystick or to highlight an i LINK device Then press A to select the device 2 Move the joystick or to highlight one of the following options Then press Q to select it Show Select to display this device in the i LINK Control Panel Hide Select to not display this device in the i LINK Control Panel This is for 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 Delete Select for i LINK devices that you have disconnected from the DTV To reconnect the device see page 28 On 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 Off Off 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 On 59 Using the DTV Menus S03 l Option You can also access the Timer p Set Clock Timers using the TIMER button on the remote control Vertical Correc
55. nd CineMotion Also available in the Video menu For details 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 Welcome fm5 Page 6 Friday July 6 2001 1 48 PM Introducing the Digital TV DTV Inside Panel E You can access the following buttons by lifting up the outside panel Button 1 TV VCR Transport Buttons 13 DVD MENU 4 gt 44F 5 MENU 6 CODE SET Isic POWER AV1 ala AV2 La av3s _ ovo 19 DVD TITLE ENTER 11 o Description Press to change the VHF UHF output of the VCR lt lt Rewind RB Play Record press together with B E Stop PP Fast forward H Pause Press to display the DVD menu Press to move the on screen cursor Press to display the DVD setup menu Used for programming the remote control to operate non Sony video equipment For details see Programming the Remote Control on page 62 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 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 Press to display the DVD title Pres
56. nd AM PM Press or move the joystick to confirm each setting and move to the next setting Move the joystick to go back to the previous setting 4 When you finish setting the day and time press to save the clock settings Using the DTV Menus Overview To end a menu session Press EXIT To move from one menu to another Move the joystick to return to the menu icons Move the joystick or to choose the next menu icon and press to select it To open and choose a menu 1 Press MENU to display the menu screen 2 Move the joystick or to highlight the icon of the menu you want to select and press UJ Move the joystick or to scroll through the options the menu The Menu gives you access to the following features Menu Icon Description 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 The Screen Mode menu allows you to make Wide Mode adjustments and make changes to the screen s vertical center and vertical size 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
57. nds with that equipment If it responds you are done If not try using another code listed for that manufacturer 62 Other Information Tips 2 If more than one code number is listed try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your component 2 Ifyou enter a new code number the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased Q Insome 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 63 other fm5 Page 64 Friday July 6 2001 1 52 PM Other Information Manufacturer s Codes VCRs Manufacturer Code Sony Admiral M Ward Aiwa Audio Dynamic Broksonic Canon Citizen Craig Criterion Curtis Mathes Daewoo DBX Dimensia Emerson Fisher Funai General Electric Go Video Goldstar Hitachi Instant Replay JC Penney JVC Kenwood LXI Sears Magnavox Marantz Marta Memorex Minolta Mitsubishi MGA Multitech NEC Olympic Optimus 64 a 301 302 303 327 338 344 314 337 319 317 309 308 332 302 332 315 304 338 309 341 312 309 314 336 337 304 319 320 316 317 318 341 330 335 338 329 304 309 322 339 340 332 306 304 305 338 309 308 309 305 304 330 314 336 337 314 336 337 345 346 347 314 336 332 337 332 305 330 335 338 308 309 310 314 336 337 332 309 335
58. ng 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 s remote 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 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 or to select an alternate audio option and press Unavailable when alternate audio tracks are not broadcast 49 AIR l lt l Menus fm5 Page 50 Friday July 6 2001 1 51 PM Using the DTV Menus Using the Screen Mode Menu To select the Screen Mode menu 1 Press MENU 2 Move the joystick or to highlight the Screen Mode icon EQ and press Screen Mode Wide Mode Wide Zoom 4 3 Default Wide Zoom Vertical Center 0 Vertical Size 0 3 Move the joystick or to scroll through the features 4 Press to select a feature That feature s options appear DEDE 5 Use the joystick to scroll through the options 6 Press to select the desired option 7 Press EXIT to exit the menu screen
59. nlight 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 L Do not bang the TV with any items or objects Donot 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 Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna is installed follow the precautions below An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code NEC in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge
60. ntly 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 lad 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 10 VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R oO 0 pal Control Description 1 SVIDEO 2 INPUT Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your camcorder or other S VIDEO equipped video component Provides better picture quality than the VHF UHF jacks or the Video IN jack 2 VIDEO 2 INPUT Connect to the audio and video OUT jacks on your camcorder or other video VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R component MENU Press to display the DTV on screen menu Press again to exit from the menus For details see page 45 4 f i LINK Press to display the i LINK Control Panel For details on using the i LINK Control Panel see page 42 5 lt t4 Press to move the on screen cursor and press SELECT to select 6 SELECT Press to select the on screen highlighted item TV VIDEO Press repeatedly to step through the video equipm
61. onents 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 CH buttons or press the DISPLAY button To select a subchannel directly use the 0 9 buttons button and the ENTER button For example to select subchannel 2 1 press O ENTER You can also select digital channels using an on screen program guide See page 32 for details 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 21 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 The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the DTV with a hook Power Cord Use caution when removing the AC plug from its holder Ge
62. perations and data transactions are possible not only with the equipment thatthis 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 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 On as described on page 59 67 Other Information Troubleshooting Problem No picture screen not lit no sound Remote
63. ptioning select CC1 instead of Text 1 4 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 TV VIDEO button You can display digital channels in the left Twin View window but not the right Pressing G 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 Video Input feature has not been set to Skip see page 59 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 69 Other Information Specifications Picture Tube Antenna Television System Channel Coverage DTV VHF UHF CATV Power Requirements Inputs Outputs Video IN S Video IN Component Video Input Audio IN Audio OUT SELECT OUT Digital Audio Optical
64. ral Electric Hitachi Hughes Mitsubishi Panasonic RCA PROSCAN Toshiba Code 801 810 810 802 805 804 809 803 802 808 806 807 PN Other Information Operating Other Components with Your DTV Remote Control Operating a VCR Operating a DVD Player Move the slide switch to the position you programmed for the VCR To Do THis Turn on off Select VCR Change channels Record Play Stop Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause Search the picture forward or backward Change input mode Press POWER TV VIDEO CH B and REC simultaneously E gt gt lt lt Il press again to resume normal playback PP or lt 4 during playback release to resume normal playback TV VCR Move the slide switch to the position you programmed for the DVD player To Do This Turn on off 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 Press POWER TV VIDEO E H PP to step forward or 44 to step backward CH to step forward or CH to step backward DVD MENU MENU 65 g ZY Other Information Operating a Cable Box Operating a Satellite Receiver Operating an MDP Laserdisc Player other fm5 Page 66 Friday July 6 2001 1 52 PM To Do This Turn on off Select C
65. rast and Mode to another use the PIC Preset picture sharpness MODE button on the remote Cres Standard Recommended for Normal viewing control modes conditions Movie Select to display a finely detailed picture for You can customize each low light environments Picture Mode Vivid Standard Game Select to reduce the visibility of artifacts Movie etc by changing the which often appear in graphics and other video menu options animation such as in a video game Game Picture Brightness Color etc 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 Picture Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color or decrease picture contrast and soften the color Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture Color Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity V To change from one DRC Mode to another use the DRC button on the remote control Option Hue Sharpness Color Temperature White intensity adjustment VM Velocity Modulation DRC Mode Digital Reality Creation Alternate Video Using the DTV Menus Description Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture Choose from three color temperatures Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint Warm Select to give th
66. rs 5 To start Auto Program press to select Auto Program The DTV automatically creates a channel list of analog and digital channels This may take a few minutes 6 When the channel list is complete a Congratulations screen appears To see a short demonstration of the features of the DTV press to select Demo A self running introduction to the features of the DTV begins To exit the demo at any time press any button on the remote control or front panel To skip the demo and exit Setup move the joystick to highlight Done and press 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 31 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 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 d
67. s to select Press repeatedly to step through the Audio Effect options TruSurround Simulated and Off Also available in the Audio menu For details see page 48 PN Introducing the Digital TV DTV Frequently Asked Questions What is digital TV DTV What are the benefits of DTV Do I need a special antenna to receive digital television 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 Q Dramatically superior picture quality with up to
68. six times the picture detail of today s analog television 2 Multichannel digital sound including Dolby Digital sound Widescreen DTV can provide the same type of widescreen 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 No Initially digital television will arrive through a standard over the 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 DIT V compatible cable boxes when they become available Introducing the Digital TV DTV Can this TV receive conventional analog broadcasts that are available today When is digital broadcasting being introduced How can 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 comp
69. 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 ADD only 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 Surfing the Favorite Channels List Rl the letter C indicates that the Favorite Channel is a cable channel Using the DTV Features Press SURF The Surf Favorites screen appears with the currently selected program in the main left window Preview Main Window Window Favorite Channels To see a preview of a program on your Favorite Channels move the joystick or through the Surf Favorites 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 If more than eight Favorite Channels are set indicated by scroll arrows move the joystick or to 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 Q Press EXIT or SURF 35 TU Using fm5 Page 36 Friday July 6 2001 1 49 PM S NY Using the DTV Features Editing the Favorite Channels List The letter C indicates that the Favorit
70. tic The right Twin Picture window is just a black box I get the same program in the window picture as in the main picture I cannot get anything but TV channels in my second picture E E Other Information Possible Remedies Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box s remote control Then press TV FUNCTION and adjust the DTV s volume Use Auto Program in the Channel Setup menu to add receivable TV channels that are not presently in memory see page 52 Use Auto Program in the Channel Setup menu to add receivable TV channels that are not presently in memory see page 52 In the password screen see page 54 enter the following master password 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 SAT CABLE button Be sure the Video Input feature has not been set to Skip see page 59 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 Off in the Caption Vision option If you were trying to get closed ca
71. tick or to toggle between Add and Skip Then press X to select 4 Move the joystick to return to the Channel Setup menu or press EXIT to exit the menus Allows you to assign logos to channel numbers Channel List Select to display the channel list To assign a logo for a channel number 1 Move the joystick or to highlight the channel number to which you want to assign a logo Then press G to select that channel number 2 Move the joystick to highlight one of the logos Then press to assign that logo to the selected channel number 3 Move the joystick to return to the Channel Setup menu or press EXIT to exit the menus 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 53 Is Menus fm5 Page 54 Friday July 6 2001 1 51 PM Using the DTV Menus r P a T 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 m
72. ting 46 STANDBY i LINK STANDBY 10 Steady Sound described 2 Steady Sound setting 48 Stereo setting 49 Stop button 6 SURF FAVORITE button 5 35 Index T tape to tape editing 17 Tilt Correction setting 60 tilt correcting 60 TIMER button 5 Timer Setup 60 transport buttons 6 treble adjusting 48 troubleshooting 68 69 TruSurround Effect 48 turning on off the DTV 5 10 TV VCR button 6 TV VIDEO button 5 10 Twin View described 2 using 38 40 Twin View button 5 V Variable Audio Output setting 49 VCR connecting two for tape editing 17 using with TV remote control 65 with cable box connecting 15 with cable connecting 14 with satellite receiver connecting 19 Velocity Modulation 2 Velocity Modulation setting 47 Vertical Center adjusting 51 Vertical Correction setting 60 Vertical Size adjusting 51 VHF UHF jack described 11 VIDEO L R AUDIO jacks described 10 11 Video Input setting 59 Video menu 45 46 Vivid Picture Mode setting 46 VOL buttons 4 10 volume adjusting 4 W Wega described 1 Welcome screen 30 what is digital TV 7 Wide Mode 50 WIDE MODE button 4 Wide Screen mode 37 73 Index Wide Screen described 2 Wide Zoom mode setting 50 Z zoom feature with Twin View 40 Zoom mode setting 50 74
73. ting the Favorite Channels te List on page 36 e Channel Fix off Turns off Channel Fix Useful when you VIDEO 1 Use this setting if you have connected the ie cable box or device to the Audio and Video IN jacks enna 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 Auto Program Automatically programs the DTV for all receivable channels Find and Select to automatically program the DTV Overwrite for all receivable channels for the selected input Cable or VHF UHF DTV Auto Add Select to automatically add new digital channels to the digital channel list Available only for VHF UHF input cm V Option Channel Skip Add Channel Logo Digital Signal Strength Using the DTV Menus Description Allows you to customize the channel list that appears when using the CH buttons on the remote control The DTV maintains separate channel lists for digital and analog channels Digital Select to add or skip digital channels Analog Select to add or skip analog channels 1 Move the joystick or to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to skip add 2 Press G to select it 3 Move the joys
74. tion 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 Tilt Correction Demo Factory Reset 60 Description 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 or to choose a correction between 5 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 or to choose a correction between 7 and 7 and press G 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 toa new location Runs a demonstration of the features of the DTV Restores all menu options to their original factory settings WARNING Factory Reset clears all settings from memory including channel lists favorite channels menu settings timers clock etc Other Information Overv
75. ts not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards Water and Moisture Do not use power line operated sets near water for example near a bathtub washbow 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 Q Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials Q Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface LI Never place the set ina confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided LI Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register or where it is exposed to direct su
76. ued on the next page 15 Connecting and Setting Up the DTV AIV cable DTV VHF UHF i 3 4 AUDIO R red CABLE VAR FIX CONTROL S Coaxial cable 3 Coaxial cable A i 3 be CATV Continued from the previous page Coaxial cable Splitter 2 that included 1 IMPORTANT To use the Twin View or Scrolling Index feature or to watch premium scrambled channels the VCR MUST BE TURNED ON otherwise you will be unable to view them 16 Connecting and Setting Up the DTV 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 1 Using an A V cable connect the playback VCR s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the recording VCR s Audio and Video IN jacks 2 Using an A V cable connect the recording VCR s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the DTV s Audio and Video IN jacks DTV VHF UHF a bse 1 3 OYT eile VCR playback i AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO AUDIO R red AUDIO L white VIDEO yellow A N cable A V cable 3 If necessary change the video input on your VCR For details see your VCR s instruction guide To do tape editing
77. 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 discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 Ground clamps g Antenna lead in wire Power service grounding electrode NEC National Electrical Code 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 qualified service personnel under the following conditions Q When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed et FRAYED OR TAUT doa CRACKED PLUG LI Tf liquid has been spilled into At LINE the set LI If the set has been exposed to rain or water LI If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged LI Tf the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will ofte
78. ur protection please read these instructions completely and keep this manual for future reference Carefully observe and comply with all warnings cautions and instructions placed on the set or described in the operating instructions or service manual WARNING To guard against injury the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation use and servicing of the 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 of electrical power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company For those sets designed to operate from battery power refer to the operating instructions Grounding or Polarization This set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third pin for grounding Follow 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 T insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in Alternate Warning For the set with a three wire grounding type AC plu g This plug will
79. ws you to temporarily capture a program s picture You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers recipes etc The Freeze feature is not available while using Twin View 1 When the program information you want to capture is displayed press the FREEZE button 2 The DTV switches to Twin View mode and displays the frozen picture on the right while the current program continues on the left Frozen picture Current program in progress 3 To cancel and return to normal viewing press the FREEZE or EXIT button 41 NW ls Using fm5 Page 42 Friday July 6 2001 1 50 PM 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 gt At the time this DTV went to market the Sony digital cable set top box DHG M55CYV 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 DTE page 26 instead of the i LINK dig

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