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1. Description This input allows you to view local and cable channels if your cable provider does not feature local channels You can switch between local and cable channels by pressing ANT on the remote control Devices connected to the AUX input cannot be viewed in PIP AUX jack is only active when the TV is turned on 2 TO CONVERTER 3 VHF UHF This is a VHF UHF out jack that lets you set up your TV to switch between scrambled channels through a cable box and normal cable channels CATV Use this jack instead of a splitter to get better picture quality when you need to switch between scrambled and unscrambled cable channels This input connects to your VHF UHF antenna or cable Operating Instructions 4 S VIDEO This input connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the VHF UHF jacks or the video input jack S VIDEO does not provide sound so you still must connect the audio cables 5 AUDIO L MONO R This input connects to the AUDIO VIDEO output jacks on your VIDEO VCR or other video equipment A third video input jack VIDEO 2 is located on the front panel of the TV These AUDIO VIDEO input jacks provide better picture quality than the VHF UHF jack 6 Y Ps Pr L MONO R These inputs Video 4 5 connect to the component video Y Ps Pr and AU2. As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency WEGA FD Trinitron and Caption Vision are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your 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 oh 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 may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than other This lug will fit into the power outlet only one Way This is a safety eature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug
3. 1 Press Y to highlight Country then press CD 2 Use the 4 or Y to highlight the desired country and press CD 34 Using the Menus Information for Parents To view a program that exceeds the TV rating ENTER 9 Press O then use the 0 9 buttons to enter your password f Entering your password to view a blocked program will temporarily turn Parental Lock to Off To reactivate your Lock settings turn the TV off then back on the TV will return to the settings that you have selected Using the Custom Menu Follow the instructions on the screen to make your custom settings Select the country desired for your TV s rating limit See page 36 for U S models and page 38 for Canadian models for more information f Once you have blocked a rating or content all higher ratings or content will be automatically blocked 35 Operating Instructions United States Selecting Custom Rating Options For the United States the Custom Rating menu includes the following options Movie Rating TV Rating and Unrated For Canada see page 38 Movie Rating This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in theaters and on prime cable channels Rating Defined as G General audience PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Parents strongly cautioned R Restricted NC 17 No one 17 and under admitted X Adult audience only TV Rating Custom Rating E TV Rating Unrated Allow Press to set Movie rating
4. For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug 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 plug This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is E a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact Le Lo 7 il D your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity since this can result in fire or electric shock Always turn the set off when it is not to be used When the set is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet as a precaution against the possibility of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard Do not disconnect the antenna or the powe cord during a heavy storm Lightning may strike while you are holdin the cable or cord causing serious injury Turn off your T and wait for the weather to improve Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the set through the cabinet slots as they may touch dan
5. connected to the TV in the PIP window picture The connected equipment in VIDEO 4 5 Y Pb Pr is not visible in PIP AUDIO Press to alternate sound between the main picture and the PIP window picture The sound symbol J appears for three seconds indicating whether you are hearing the sound from the main or PIP window picture basi Press to change the channel in the PIP window picture To change the z channel in the main window use the main CH buttons at the 7 O bottom of the remote control POSITION Press to move the location of the window picture to any of the four corners of the screen FREEZE Press to freeze the window picture Press again to restore the picture The main window continues to play as usual Swap Press to switch the main picture with the PIP window picture Press again to switch back f For more information about your remote control see Using the Remote Control on page 3 To change channels programs in the PIP window Q Use the yellow PIP CH button to scroll through TV channels O Use the yellow TV VIDEO button to cycle through other video equipment connected to the TV such as your VCR DVD player or satellite receiver 25 Operating Instructions Connections that affect your ability to use PIP d d 26 Any video equipment you have connected to the AUX input cannot be viewed in the PIP window If you are viewing all channels through a cable box the PIP feature will not wo
6. directional splitter that is designed to work with your digital cable box Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels pay channels but not all of them This setup allows you to use the remote control to Q change channels through your cable box or VCR when you are receiving a scrambled signal 3 change channels through your TV This connection also allows you to use the PIP feature when you are viewing unscrambled channels coming directly into your TV from your cable Scrambled signals coming through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP For more information on the PIP feature see page 24 Rear of TV 2b Video yellow Audio L white Audio R red ane Cable Uta 2 2a Cable box 1 Connect the single input jack of the splitter to your incoming cable connection Using coaxial cables not supplied connect the two output jacks of the splitter to a the IN jack on your cable box b the VHF UHF jack on the TV 3 Usinga coaxial cable not supplied connect the OUT jack on your cable box to the IN jack on your VCR 4 Ifyour VCR is equipped with video outputs you can get better picture quality by connecting audio video cables not supplied from AUDIO VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO VIDEO IN on your TV continued 15 Operating Instructions f DIGITAL CABLE BOX USERS Do not
7. Program To perform Auto Program again Press amp Press gt to highlight Channel Menu Press Y to highlight Cable Press to select A WN Press 4 or Y to highlight On or Off according to how you connected your TV Press to select D Press 9 to highlight Auto Program Press to search for channels 6 After Auto Program finishes press y to exit To reset the TV to factory settings 1 Turm the TV on 2 Hold down d on the remote control 3 Press and release the POWER button on the TV front panel The TV will turn itself off then back on RESET 4 Release C5 21 Operating Instructions Ouick Start to the Menus The following settings are available in your on screen menus For more details on how to use the menus see Using the Menus on page 27 Menu Allows you to Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Mode Vivid Picture UT Brightness MINI muu Color Hue Sharpness MINIMINI Color Temp Cool VM High Seleot End Adjust your picture settings nnel Parent Timer Setup Basic O amp dit Treble III Bass TLTETTLLLLTLI RT Balance uum Effect Off MTS Stereo Speaker On Audio Out Var Select End Change your audio settings Video Audio Parent Timer Setup Basic ED 89 2 da de Favorite Channels Cable On Channel Fix Off Auto Program Channel Skip Add Channel Label Select Customize your channel settings Video Audio Channel Timer Setup Bas
8. VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO VIDEO IN on your TV Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following Q Program your Sony remote control to operate your satellite receiver see page 5 SAT CABLE O To activate your remote press CD to operate your satellite receiver See page 7 on how to operate other functions Q Press CD repeatedly to switch to satellite receiver input VIDEO input 17 Operating Instructions Connecting a TV VCR and Satellite Receiver 4 From 1 cable antenna SATERLITE IN VHF UHF AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO IN AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO LINE OUT PUT IN Satellite receiver Video yellow Audio L white Audio R red 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on the satellite receiver 2 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the IN jack on your VCR 3 Usinga coaxial cable not supplied connect the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF UHF jack on your TV 4 Using audio video cables not supplied connect AUDIO VIDEO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO VIDEO IN on your VCR 5 Using audio video cables not supplied connect AUDIO VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO VIDEO IN on your TV f To view from the satellite receive
9. 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 yellow PIP TV VIDEO button with the red dot page 24 Both may be set to the same channel Try changing channels in either the main picture or the window picture page 24 Your TV may be set up to select all your channels through a cable box The cable box will only unscramble one signal at a time so you cannot use the PIP feature If possible run a direct cable to the VHF UHF jack on your TV This will only work if your cable system provides an unscrambled signal page 13 Connected equipment in VIDEO 4 5 Y Pb Pr is not visible in PIP Before calling our Customer Information Services Center reset the TV to factory settings see page 21 Please have your TV serial number ready The number is located on the rear of your TV and on the front cover of this manual Our Customer Information Services Center phone number is 1 800 222 SONY 7669 US residents only or 416 499 SONY 7669 Canadian residents only 46 Other Information 0 Specifications For all models except as noted Television system American TV standard NTSC Channel coverage VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 CATV 1 125 Antenna 75 ohm external antenna terminal for VHF UHF Picture tube FD Trinitron tube Power requirements 120V 60 Hz Supplied accessories Size AA R6 batteries 2 Remote Control RM Y181 1 Input
10. guide of your satellite antenna Press the arrow buttons to move the cursor in the on screen menus Press the center button to select an option Press to display the on screen menu Press again to exit the menu at any time Press to change channels To scan rapidly through the channels press and hold down the CH or CH button f For information on Picture in Picture PIP operation buttons see page 25 f f you lose your remote control see page 44 4 Using the Remote Control Programming the Remote Control In order to use your remote control with other eguipment you need to program your remote control Use the following procedure to program the remote control 1 Check the list of Manufacturer s Codes on page 6 and find the three digit code number for the manufacturer of your component If more than one code number is listed use the number listed first CODE SET 2 Press O SAT CABLE The Cc and C button will flash when you press C 3 Press C55 or C25 button to indicate the type of component you want to program with the remote control f You must do step 4 within 10 seconds of step 3 or you must redo steps 2 and 3 4 Use the 9 buttons to enter the three digit manufacturer s code number D Press G i 6 To check if the code number works aim the TV s remote control at the component and press on the green POWER button VCR DVD SAT CABLE TV that corresponds with that component If it re
11. 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 puilt up static charges ection 810 of the National Electrical Code NEC in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Antenna Grounding According to the NEC Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ARTICLE 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE Lightning For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and p
12. off then back on again Release the RESET button If you use the E to close the Basic menu only the Basic menu appears when you press YEN again To access the other menus select the advanced menu option page 41 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 In the password screen enter the following master password 4357 After using the master password you must create a new password You cannot use the master to unlock currently blocked channels You have selected a text option in the Setup menu page 40 and no text is available To turn off this feature select Off in the Caption Vision option If you were trying to select closed captioning select CC1 4 instead of Text1 4 Press the POWER button on your remote control or on the TV front panel Be sure that you have not connected the digital cable box to the TV s TO CONVERTER jack This jack is not compatible with digital cable boxes If you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a splitter as described in pages 15 16 you must use a special bi directional splitter that is designed to work with your digital cable box 43 Operating Instructions EE 8 Remote Control Problem I cannot operate the remote control I cannot change channels with the remote control lost the remote control Possible Remedies Press TV FUNCTION when operating your T
13. you can use VIDEO 1or 3 These inputs are compatible with PIP Rear of DVD Player VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT J S LINK DIGITAL OUT Y ey ar _ unu comm GO je e eie 8 Pn fred Pg blue Audio L white Y green Audio R red 1 Using component video cables not supplied connect the Y Ps Pr OUT on your DVD player to Y Ps Pr IN on your TV 2 Connect AUDIO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO IN on your TV f The Y Ps Pr outputs 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 Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following Q Program your Sony remote control to operate your DVD see page 5 To activate your remote press Oo to operate your DVD TV VIDEO Q Press C5 repeatedly to switch to the DVD player s input VIDEO input 19 Operating Instructions Connecting a Camcorder To connect your camcorder you can use the Audio Video inputs on either the front or rear panel of the TV Using the audio video cables not supplied connect the AUDIO VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to the AUDIO VIDEO IN on your TV Front A V Panel VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R 90900 menu O TV VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL 8 Audio R red Audio L white Video yellow 2000 R AUDIO L MONO VIDEO S VI
14. your dealer L If any liquid or solid object falls into the TV unplug it and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further 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 channel 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 results of misuse This symbol is intended to alert the user to the To reduce the risk of electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure fn You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment 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 caus
15. 08 309 310 308 308 309 306 304 305 308 309 311 312 313 310 329 309 330 328 335 324 338 314 322 313 321 330 335 312 313 321 335 323 324 325 326 327 328 315 338 327 338 308 309 338 310 338 332 314 336 337 314 336 338 337 309 308 312 311 327 328 335 331 332 314 330 336 337 331 Laserdisc Players Manufacturer Sony Panasonic Pioneer DVD Players Manufacturer Code 701 704 710 702 Code Sony Hitachi JVC Magnavox Mitsubishi Onkyo Oritron Panasonic Philips Pioneer RCA Samsung Toshiba Zenith Cable Boxes Manufacturer Sony Hamlin Regal Jerrold G I Motorola Oak Panasonic Pioneer Scientific Altanta Tocom Zenith 751 758 756 757 761 762 759 753 757 752 755 758 754 760 Code 230 222 223 224 225 226 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 218 227 228 229 219 220 221 214 215 209 210 211 216 217 212 213 Satellite Receivers Manufacturer Sony DIRECT TV Dish Network Echostar General Electric Hitachi Hughes Mitsubishi Panasonic RCA PROSCAN Toshiba Code 801 809 810 810 802 805 804 809 803 802 808 806 807 Using the Remote Control Using your TV Remote Control with Other Eguipment Operating a VCR Press To vee Power on the VCR VCR DVD green button O O Select a channel CH CH Change channels gt Play video tape E Sto
16. 2 Press S to display the window picture 3 Use the yellow PIP CH buttons to change the channel in the PIP window picture To check your PIP 1 Press the TV button to control PIP with the yellow buttons Tune your TV to a channel which you know is currently airing programming Sw 2 Press to turn PIP on then press e The channel from the main window should now appear in the window picture 3 Use the CH buttons on the bottom of your remote control to select the same channel in the main picture 4 Use the yellow PIP CH buttons to change the channel in the PIP window picture TVNIDEO 5 Press the yellow PIP button to switch the PIP window to the video inputs for other equipment that is connected to any of the VIDEO IN jacks of your TV connected equipment to VIDEO 4 5 are not visible in PIP You should see a different picture in your PIP window for each piece of connected video equipment Make sure the connected equipment is turned on and working when you perform this test f you re having problems with PIP refer to Connections that affect your ability to use PIP on page 26 or see Troubleshooting on page 43 for possible solutions 24 Using Basic Functions umm PIP Function buttons Yellow PIP button Description PIP Press to turn the PIP feature on and off Press repeatedly to change the window size 1 9 1 16 Off TVIVIDEO Press to cycle through the available video equipment you have
17. Control Operates your connected cable box VCR digital satellite receiver or DVD player Energy Star Meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency Front Panel Controls Allows access to the on screen menus without the use of a remote control Front A V Inputs Lets you quickly connect video games camcorders or stereo mono equipment Operating Instructions About this Manual This manual provides instructions to help you enjoy your new TV It shows you how to connect to an antenna or cable cable box VCR DVD satellite receiver stereo system or camcorder Once your TV is connected follow the instructions and use the remote control to access the on screen menus Batteries for the Remote Control Insert two AA R6 batteries supplied into the remote control using the following illustration as a guide Under normal conditions batteries will last up to six months If the remote control does not operate properly the batteries might be worn out f you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Front Panel Menu Controls VIDEO 2 INPUT MENU VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R TV VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL Os t 0 0 The front Audio Video panel controls allow you to access the menu without the remote control O Press C to display the on screen menu T Use the and 9 buttons on the front Audio
18. DEO Connecting an Audio System 1 Using audio video cables not supplied connect AUDIO OUT on your TV to one of the unused line inputs e g TV AUX TAPE2 on your stereo 2 Set the Speaker option to Off For more instructions see Using the Audio Menu on page 29 3 Open the Audio Out option on the Audio Menu and select Fixed to control the volume through the connected audio system For more instructions see Using the Audio Menu on page 29 AUX A TO CONVERTER Rear of TV FR VHF UHF FR a_ amp 7S VIDEO 9 20 Using Basic Functions Setting Up the TV After you have finished connecting your TV you can use Auto Program to set up your channels During Auto Program the TV will automatically search for available channels and program receivable channels f When you start Auto Program wait until it is finished otherwise it will skip over channels that are available Perform Auto Program again to program receivable channels 1 Press to turn on the TV The Initial Setup screen appears SONY Initial Setup Auto Program CH CH Exit First please connect cable antenna CH 2 Press on the remote control or on the TV front panel to start Auto Program or press H a 2 to exit f The Initial Setup screen appears each time you turn on the TV until you perform Auto
19. DIO L MONO R jacks on your DVD player or digital set top box 480i only 7 AUDIO OUT This jack connects to the Audio input jacks on your audio VAR FIX equipment You can listen to your TV s audio through your L MONO R stereo system 10 Connecting Your TV Basic Connections TV with Cable Indoor or Outdoor Antenna Depending on the cable system available in your home choose one of the connections below A VHFonly 75 ohm Rear of TV or coaxial cable VHF UHF VHF UHF or Cable Use this to connect the TV to a cable system or an antenna with a 75 ohm cable usually built in to newer homes B VHFonly 300 ohm lead Rear of TV twin cable VHF UHF or UHFonly E gt or E VHF UHF Antenna connector Converter EAC 25 not supplied Use this to connect the TV to a dipole antenna also known as a rabbit ears antenna usually found in older homes C VHF 75 ohm and coaxial cable UHF D Rear of TV VHF UHF EAC 66 U V mixer not supplied 300 ohm lead twin cable This allows you to connect your TV to both a cable system and a dipole antenna in order to view both cable and local channels f If you are connecting to an indoor or outdoor antenna you may need to adjust the orientation of the antenna for the best reception 11 Operating Instructions Cable Bor Connections Some cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable b
20. DISPLAY MTS SAP and ENTER GUIDE 21 22 Sy SS MENU CH channel Description Press to turn on and off the TV and other audio video equipment you have programmed into the remote control For instructions see Programming the Remote Control on page 5 Press to select the equipment VCR DVD SAT CABLE TV that you want to operate with the remote control The indicator LED lights up momentarily when pressed to show which device the remote control is operating Press to operate PIP feature See Using Picture in Picture PIP on page 24 Press to operate your VCR The VCR must be programmed into the remote control For instructions see Programming the Remote Control on page 5 Press the button and the amp button at the same time to record programs with your VCR The remote control must be programmed before you can use REC Rewind Fast forward Play Stop Pause Press again to resume normal playback Press to cycle through available video inputs Press once to display the current time if set and the program status such as channel number Channel Label if set video input and Video Label if set Press again to turn off the display Press to cycle through the Multi channel TV Sound MTS options Stereo Auto SAP Second Audio Programming and Mono Press to change channels The channel changes after two seconds Press to display the program
21. Displays the name of the current program and its remaining time if available when you change the channel or press the DISPLAY button Video Label Allows you to identify the video components connected to the TV VCR DVD etc Label When you press TV VIDEO to switch inputs the Video Label appears on screen connected 1 Press the 4 or V buttons to highlight the input you want to label and press amp equipment 2 Press the 4 or V buttons to highlight a label and press amp 3 Press 4 to return to the Setup menu or press Y to exit f you select Skip your TV skips this connection when you press the TV VIDEO button Tilt Use the or Y buttons to set the tilt of the picture from 5 to 5 then press to Correction activate Language Display all menus in the language of your choice Use the 4 or Y buttons to select from one of the following options English Espa ol Spanish and Francais French Then press 5 16 9 Provides enhanced picture resolution for wide screen sources such as DVD This is Enhanced only available when the TV is in Video mode Demo Press to run a demonstration of the on screen menus f You can press any button to exit Demo mode 40 Using the Menus Using the Basic 55 Menu To access the Basic menu use the following steps Basic Menu To Display To Highlight 23 To Select Picture mma Caption Vision Off MENU t s C Advanced Menu eh Picture white level Press Y to highligh
22. Move Select End The TV rating is divided into two groups age based and content based Content FV Age PG PL 9 14 D L Press to block rating Move WEP select Content End MENU Age Defined as 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 org Content Defined as Fantasy violence Suggestive dialogue Strong language Sexual situations Violence 0 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 intense violence 36 Using the Menus Unrated You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not rated Custom Rati Allow Allows all unrated programs Movie Rating TV Rating Block Blocks all unrated programs Block Block or allow unrated programs Select f you choose to block unrated TV programs please be aware that the following programs may be blocked emergency broadcasts political programs pro news public service announcements religious programs and weather 37 Operating Instructions Canada Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canada the Custom Rating menu includes the following options English Rating French Rating a
23. SONY 4 094 034 22 iu Operating Instructions KV 27FS210 KV 32F5210 KV 36F5210 2003 by Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the TV to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN H 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 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 Note to the CATV 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 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Y Operate the TV only on 120 V AC I One blade of the power plug is wider than the other for safety purposes and will fit into the power outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact
24. V Check the orientation of the batteries Batteries could be weak Replace them page 2 Move the TV three to four feet away from fluorescent lights L O O O O Make sure you have not inadvertently switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting if you are using another device to change channels A Ifyou are using another device to control channels be sure that you have pressed the FUNCTION button for that device For example if you are using your VCR to control channels be sure to press the VCR DVD FUNCTION button page 4 Q You can use the front panel controls to access your menus change channels adjust the volume or change video inputs page 2 Contact your nearest Sony Dealer to order a replacement please call our Sony Direct Accessory and Part Center at 1 800 488 7669 U S residents only Programming The Remote Control Problem More than one code is listed entered the wrong code number I cannot operate a component with the remote control When I changed the batteries the code numbers changed back to the factory settings 44 Possible Remedies A Try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your component Q Ifyou enter a new code number the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased Q Use the component s own remote control Q You must reprogram the remote control Video Problem No picture no sound Poor or no picture good soun
25. Video panel instead of your remote control Q Use the G button on the front Audio Video panel to navigate through the menus then select an item The front panel controls also allow you to change your channels CH adjust the volume VOL and change video inputs f To navigate the menus with your remote control see Using the Menus on page 27 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Description Button 1 MUTING MUTING 2 SYSTEM OFF POWER VCR DVD SAT CABLE SYSTEM FUNCTION OFF VCR DVD SAT CABLE TV C C TVNCR FREEZE SWAP PIP 3 TV VCR CH POSITION AUDIO TVVIDEQ ANT antenna PICTURE MODE SLEEP JUMP TV SAT RESET VOL volume CODE SET Description Press to turn off the sound Press again or press VOL to restore sound Press to turn off the equipment programmed into the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on page 5 Press to switch between TV and VCR mode If you have a non Sony VCR you will need to program the remote control to recognize your VCR For details see Programming the Remote Control on page 5 Press to switch between VHF UHF input to
26. cturer for the specific model of TV Any mounting of the product should 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 Accessories Do not place the set on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket table or shelf The set may follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care uick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn fall causing serious Ventilation Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Never place the set in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register or where it is exposed to direct sunlight Power Cord Protection Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord and do not place the set where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna is installed follow the precautions below An outdoor antenna system should
27. d No color Only snow appears on the screen Dotted lines or stripes Double images or ghosts Audio Problem Good picture no sound Other Information gt gt gt Possible Remedies m Make sure the power cord is plugged in Q Ifa red light is flashing on the front of your TV for more than a few minutes disconnect and reconnect the power cord If the problem continues call your local service center Q Check the TV VIDEO setting when watching TV set it to TV when watching video equipment set it to VIDEO 1 2 3 4 or5 page 4 Make sure you have inserted the batteries correctly into the remote control page 2 Try another channel to rule out station trouble Adjust the Picture setting in the Video menu page 28 Adjust the Brightness setting in the Video menu page 28 Check the antenna and or cable connections page 11 Adjust the Color setting in the Video menu page 28 Check the Cable setting in the Channel menu page 31 Check the antenna and or cable connections page 11 Make sure the channel selected is currently broadcasting L Adjust the antenna Move the TV away from other electronic equipment Some electronic equipment creates electrical noise which can interfere with TV reception UU COC O C O O O Q Check your outdoor antenna or call your cable service Possible Remedies MUTING A Press 5 so that Muting disappears from the screen page 3 Q Check your Audio
28. e harmful interference with radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas 1 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver L Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected C Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Protecting the TV d To prevent internal heat build up do not block the ventilation openings I Donotinstall the TV in a hot or humid place or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration Note on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with 15 119 of the FCC rules Use of this television 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 Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the front cover of this manual and at the rear of your TV Trademarks and Copyrights ENERGY STAR is a registered mark
29. ed channel number and press amp Cable Use the 4 or Y buttons to highlight one of the following options then press to select it On Select if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV cable Off Select if you are using a TV antenna f After changing your cable settings you will need to perform Auto Program See To perform Auto Program again on page 21 Channel Fix Use the 4 or Y buttons to highlight one of the following options then press to select it Off Channel Fix is not set 2 6 Select when you want to control all channel selection through a cable box or VCR Select the appropriate channel usually 3 or 4 and use the cable box s or VCR s remote control for channel selection AUX 2 6 Select this setting instead of 2 6 if you want to change channels using a cable box VCR or satellite receiver and you ve connected it to the AUX input Video 1 Select from available video inputs when you have connected video equipment e g a satellite receiver and you want your TV fixed to it You cannot use Favorite Channels Cable Channel Skip Add or Channel Label when Channel Fix is set 31 Operating Instructions NEN Auto Program Perform Auto Program whenever setting up your TV Auto Program will search for available channels and program receivable channels Channel Skip Add Use this feature after you run Auto Program to skip unwanted channels or add new ones 1 Use the 4 or Y buttons to highlight the po
30. gerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the set Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards Do not place any objects especially heavy objects on top of the set The object may fall from the set causing injury Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a clot lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set If a snapping or popping sound from a TV set is continuous or frequent while the TV is Vui operating unplug the TV and consult your ded dealer or service technician It is normal for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds particularly when being turned on or off Installation aways use two or more people to lift or move the set The set is heavy and the bottom surface is flat Serious injury can result from trying to move the set by yourself alone or from unsteady handling Install the set on a stable level surface Water and Moisture Do not use power line operated sets near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Y MY e Wa injury to a child or an 4 adult and serious damage to the set Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufa
31. hlight 2 To Select Treble rmm MENU o D e gt TS Su Press V to highlight an option then press ty gh frequency sound Move Select End Treble Press lt a to decrease the higher pitched sounds Press gt to increase the higher pitched sounds Bass Press lt to decrease the lower pitched sounds Press gt to increase the lower pitched sounds Balance Press lt to emphasize the left speaker Press gt to emphasize the right speaker Effect Use the or Y buttons to highlight one of the following options then press to select it Surround Simulates theater quality sound for stereo programs Off Normal stereo or mono reception f Press 8 to directly select Effect settings Surround Off MTS Use the 4 or V buttons to highlight one of the following options then press Multi Channel to select it TV Sound Stereo Select when viewing a broadcast in stereo Auto SAP Select to have the TV automatically switch to a Second Audio Program SAP when a signal is received Mono Select to reduce noise in areas of poor reception f Press CS to directly select MTS settings Stereo Auto SAP Mono 4 f your TV is set to Auto SAP some programs may be muted or distorted If your TV does not output sound change your Audio MTS setting to Stereo or Mono Speaker Use the 4 or V buttons to highlight one of the following options then press Custom to select it selection of On Select to listen to the sound from the TV speakers
32. ic Password Set rating limits on your TV based on program Select rating or content 22 Using Basic Functions A NN Menu Allows you to Video Audio Channel Parent Setup Basic Timer 1 Off Timer 2 Off Current Time Setthe clock on your TV and program scheduled viewing using Timer 1 and Timer 2 Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Basic Caption Vision Off Video Label Tilt Correction 0 a E E EPA Select closed captioning options label video 16 9 Enhanced Off inputs adjust tilt correction enhance your DVD picture resolution 16 9 Enhanced select menu Select language or run a demo of the menus Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic Press to enter Basic Menu Select End Basic Menu Picture IIA Caption Vision Off Effect Off Advanced Menu Picture white level Select Access the most commonly used menu settings 23 Operating Instructions Using Picture in Picture PIP The Picture in Picture PIP feature allows you to view two programs simultaneously one in the full size main picture and one in a small window picture Displaying Picture in Picture Indicates which picture is currently receiving sound Channel number of the main picture Channel number of the window picture Window picture To use PIP 1 Press the TV button to control PIP with the yellow buttons Tune your TV to a channel that you know i is currently airing programming
33. l is Scheduled fixed it is not necessary to set the channel viewing 1 Use the 4 or Y buttons to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2 then press amp 2 Use the 4 or V buttons to enter the desired day start time duration and channel then press The timer status should be On when the Timer has been set and the timer light on the front panel of the TV should be on 3 Press C to exit the menu f Select Off to turn off the Timer Your previous settings will be saved f When you perform Auto Program Timer 1 and Timer 2 settings will be cleared Also in the event of any loss of power Current Time Timer 1 and Timer 2 settings will be cleared 39 Operating Instructions Using the Setup a Menu To access the Setup menu use the following steps Video Audio Channel Parent Timer HADAA To Display To Highlight To Select Caption Vision Off Video Label MENU Tilt Correction 0 Ca Language English 16 9 Enhanced Off gt gt Demo Select caption type Press Y to highlight an option then press y End WENU Caption Allows you to select from three closed caption modes for programs that are Vision broadcast with closed captioning Closed Use the 4 or V buttons to highlight one of the following options then press to Captioning select it Off Caption Vision is not activated CC1 2 3 4 Displays printed dialogue and sound effects of a program Text1 2 3 4 Displays network station information Info
34. lect it picture viewing PICTURE f Press Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp White tint adjustment VM Velocity Modulation 28 Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness Standard Select for a standard picture Movie Select for a finely detailed picture Pro Select for natural picture and sharpness on the remote control for direct access to the picture modes Vivid Standard Movie Pro Press lt to decrease the contrast Press gt to increase the contrast Press lt a to darken the picture Press gt to brighten the picture Press lt a to decrease color saturation Press gt to increase color saturation Press lt a to increase the red tones Press gt to increase the green tones Press lt a to soften the picture Press gt to sharpen the picture Use the 4 or Y buttons to highlight one of the following options then press to select it Cool Gives white colors a blue tint Neutral Gives white colors a neutral tint Warm Gives white colors a red tint Sharpens picture definition to give objects a crisp clean edge Use the 4 or Y buttons to highlight one of the following options High Low Off then press to select it Using the Menus Using the Audio 23 Menu To access the Audio menu use the following steps Video Audio IET Parent Timer Setup Basic To Display To Hig
35. nd U S A Rating English Rating These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in English Rating Defined as Custom Rating E c Children USA Rating C8 Children 8 years and older G General programming PG Parental guidance 14 Viewers 14 and older a 18 Adult programming Select End French Rating These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in French Rating Defined as Custom Rating English Rating G General z U S A Rati 8 ans Not recommended for younger PR children 13 ans Not recommended for children under age 13 Press CD to set French 16 ans Not recommended for ages jas da us under 16 Select End 18 ans This program is restricted to adults U S A Rating For programs from the United States see TV Rating on page 36 38 Using the Menus Using the Timer o Menu To access the Timer menu use the following steps Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Basic To Display To Select MENU Timer 2 Set CH Current Time Set your TV to the current day and time Press to open the Current Time menu 1 Use the 4 or Y buttons to enter the correct day and time then press CD 2 Press amp to exit the menu f You must set the Current Time before you can use Timer 1 or Timer 2 Timer 1 and Use the timers to program your TV to turn on and off by day time duration and Timer 2 channel The timer duration is a maximum of six hours When the channe
36. on 40 Channel Fix 31 Channel Label 32 Channel Skip Add 32 Color 28 Color Temperature 28 Connections Cable and antenna 11 Cable Box and Cable 13 Connecting a Camcorder 20 Connecting a DVD Player 19 Connecting an Audio System 20 TV and Cable Box 12 TV and Satellite Receiver 17 TV and VCR 14 TV Satellite Receiver and VCR 18 TV VCR and Cable Box 15 Current Time 39 Demo 40 DISPLAY 4 Effect Off 29 Surround 29 Favorite Channels 31 Front Panel 2 Hue 28 Language 40 Menus Audio 29 Basic 41 Channel 31 Parent 33 Setup 40 Timer 39 Video 28 Mode Movie 28 Pro 28 Standard 28 Vivid 28 MTS Auto SAP 29 Mono 29 Stereo 29 Parental Control 34 Picture 28 Picture in Picture PIP 24 Ratings English Rating 38 French Rating 38 Movie Rating 36 TV Rating 36 U S A Rating 36 Unrated 37 Rear Panel 9 Remote Control Description 3 Programming 5 Reset 21 43 49 50 Setting the Rating 34 Sharpness 28 SLEEP 3 Speaker 29 Specifications 47 Tilt Correction 40 Timer 1 and Timer 2 39 Treble 29 Troubleshooting 43 TV Features 1 Video Label 40 VM 28 Sony Corporation Printed in U S A
37. ower line surges Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed Tf liquid has been spilled into the set or objects have fallen into the product If the set has been exposed to rain or water If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement paris specified by the manufacturer that ave 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
38. ox to view all channels If you subscribe to that kind of cable service use this connection Scrambled signals coming in to the TV through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP If some but not all of your channels are scrambled consider using the cable box and cable connection see page 13 TV and Cable Box Cable box 1 From cable antenna Rear of TV 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box 2 Connect a coaxial cable not supplied from the OUT jack on your cable box to the VHF UHF jack on your TV Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following Q Program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box see page 5 SAT CABLE A To activate your remote press C to operate your cable box and then use the 0 9 buttons or CH buttons to change the channels To do this first program your remote control then use the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 see page 31 12 Connecting Your TV II Cable Box and Cable DIGITAL CABLE BOX AND INTERACTIVE SERVICES USERS Do not use this connection The TO CONVERTER jack is not compatible with digital boxes or interactive services such as Pay Per View Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels pay channels but not all of them This setup allows you to use the remote control to Q change channel
39. p 44 or Search forward or backward Pause and Record TUNCR Switch between VCR and TV inputs Operating a DVD Player Press To vee Power on the DVD VCR DVD green button O O Select chapters CH CH Search chapters forward or backward p Play DVD mH Stop Il Pause cy Display the DVD menu SED Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor in the menu and the center button to O select an option SS Operating a Laser Disc Player Press To vee Power on the laser disc VCR DVD green button CH CH Search chapters forward or backward gt Play disc u Stop ll Pause Operating Instructions Operating a Satellite Receiver Press To SALADLE Power on the satellite receiver SAT CABLE green button 9 9 Select a channel CH CH Change channels JUMP Back to previous channel DISPLAY CO Display channel number Mrd Display SAT GUIDE cy Display SAT Menu ic Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor in the menu and the center button to select an option CS Operating a Cable Box Press To SAUCADLE Power on the cable box SAT CABLE green button 9 9 Select a channel CH CH Change channels JUMP Change back to previous channel Connecting Your TV Read this section before setting up your TV for the first time This section explains how to make the basic connections and how to connect optional equipment TV Rear Panel Jack 1 AUX
40. r or VCR select the video input to which your satellite receiver or TV VIDEO VCR is connected by pressing 5 on the remote control Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following m Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR or satellite receiver see page 5 Q Turn on your VCR to enable your satellite receiver to work with this connection SAT CABLE 1 Toactivate your remote press C to operate your VCR or CD to operate your satellite receiver TV VIDEO Q Press CD repeatedly to switch between VCR input VIDEO input VHF UHF local channels or unscrambled or your cable box cable system or scrambled channels 18 Connecting Your TV Connecting a DVD Player Using audio video cables not supplied connect AUDIO VIDEO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO VIDEO IN on your TV Rear of DVD Player Rear of TV Video yellow Audio L ne Audio R red Optional connection Q For better picture quality use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable 5 VIDEO does not provide sound so you still must connect the audio cables Q Ifyour DVD player is equipped with component video outputs Y Ps Pr you can improve the picture quality by using component video cables 480i only This connection can be done on VIDEO 4 or 5 both Y Ps Pr f PIP feature is not compatible with VIDEO 4 5
41. re ens 28 Using the Audio M nu sn nee lt tata 29 Using the Channel Men eee en t ei rias 31 Using the Parent Menu eee tede iii 33 Parental Control te ee Ree esi ees 34 United States Selecting Custom Rating Options 36 Canada Selecting Custom Rating Options sse eene 38 Using the Timer Mens tenet ie i egeta steer tree tide dt tenentes 39 Using the Setup Meu ascii Hore ect ser En be e peu RE edad 40 Using the Basic MU trt Dee duse d au 41 Other Information Troubleshooting eee A lese Rs 43 Sp cifications enpa IE E 47 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features Some of the features you will enjoy include a d FD Trinitron Flat CRT Delivers a picture with uncompromising accuracy and outstanding image detail via a technologically advanced tube Y Ps Pr Inputs Provides component video inputs for superior picture quality 480i only Surround Simulates theater quality sound for stereo programs Parental Control V Chip Helps parents monitor what their children watch on TV by establishing rating limits Picture in Picture PIP Allows you to view two programs simultaneously Favorite Channels Provides instant access to your favorite channels with the touch of a button Info Banner Displays the name and the remaining time of the current program viewed if available Universal Remote
42. rk The cable box only unscrambles one signal at a time so the window picture will be the same as the main picture See page 15 for more information on how to connect your cable box and use your PIP feature Connected equipment in VIDEO 4 5 Y Pb Pr is not visible in PIP Using the Menus This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting the TV How to Access Menus To Access Menus auvhwWN Press to display the on screen menu Use the or gt buttons to highlight the desired menu icon Press to select it Use the 4 or Y buttons to scroll up and down through the features Follow the instructions on the screen For instructions on using a specific menu see the page in this section that talks about that menu Press gt to exit the menu MENU n f Press 3 once to display the on screen menu and press again to return to normal viewing If no buttons are pressed the menu closes automatically after about 90 seconds 27 Operating Instructions Using the Video Menu To access the Video menu use the following steps Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup Basic To Display To Select Mode Vivid MENU Picture ee Led Brighti ALLTEL CE Brightness MINIMIN gt Hue uni Sharpness III Color Temp Cool VM High Press Y to highlight an option then press y Custom settings Select Mode Use the 4 or Y buttons to highlight one of the following options then press Customized to se
43. s outputs Inputs 1 video 1 audio front Outputs 2 video 2 audio rear 1 AUDIO OUT 1S VIDEO 2 RF 2 Y PB PR 2 audio Optional accessories TV Stand SU 27F1 for KV 27FS210 SU 32F1 for KV 32FS210 SU 36F1 for KV 36FS210 KV 27FS210 Screen size Visible screen size 679 mm 27 inches measured diagonally Actual screen size 736 6 mm 29 inches measured diagonally Speaker output 10Wx2 Power consumption 175 W in use 1 W in standby Dimensions W H D 784 x 601 5 x 520 mm 30 7 8x 23 11 16 x 20 1 2 inches Mass 46 8 kg 103 Ibs 8 oz KV 32FS210 Screen size Visible screen size 803 mm 32 inches measured diagonally Actual screen size 863 6 mm 34 inches measured diagonally Speaker output 10Wx2 Power consumption 195 W in use 1 W in standby Dimensions W H D 898 x 682 x 584 mm 35 3 x 26 7 8 x 23 inches Mass 75 8 kg 167 lbs KV 36FS210 Screen size Visible screen size 911mm 36 inches measured diagonally Actual screen size 965 2 mm 38 inches measured diagonally Speaker output 10Wx2 Power consumption 195 W in use 1 W in standby Dimensions W H D 1020 x 760 x 640 mm 40 1 4 x 30 x 25 1 4 inches Mass 101 2 Kg 223 Ibs Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 47 Index A 16 9 Enhanced 40 Audio Out 30 Auto Program 21 32 Auto SAP 29 Balance 29 Bass 29 Batteries Inserting in remote 2 Replacing 2 Brightness 28 Cable 31 Cable Box Operating 8 Connections 12 Caption Visi
44. s through your cable box when you are receiving a scrambled signal 3 change channels through your TV This connection also allows you to use the PIP feature when you are viewing unscrambled channels coming directly into your TV from your cable Scrambled signals coming through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP For more information on the PIP feature see page 24 Cable box Rear of TV Coaxial cable VIDEO IN 3 jS VIDEO 75 ohm Coaxial cable CATV cable unscrambled channels 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the VHF UHF jack on your TV Using a coaxial cable not supplied connect the IN jack on your cable box to the TO CONVERTER jack on your TV 3 Using a coaxial cable not supplied connect the OUT jack on your cable box to the AUX 8 PP J y jack on your TV Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following Q Program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box see page 5 SAT CABLE Q Toactivate your remote press gt to operate your cable box and then use the O O buttons or CH buttons to change the channels To do this first program your remote control then use the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 see page 31 O Press C to switch back and forth between VHF UHF local channels or unscrambled and AUX cable system or pay channels 13 Operating Instructions Connecting Addi
45. settings Your TV may be set to Auto SAP in the MTS feature page 29 I Make sure the speaker option is set to On in the Audio Menu O Press to adjust your TV s volume 45 Operating Instructions EE WW Channels Problem I cannot receive higher number channels UHF when using an antenna Cable stations don t seem to work I cannot get anything but TV Picture in Picture PIP Problem The remote control doesn t work in PIP mode There is no window picture or it is just static I get the same program in the window picture as in the main picture cannot see VIDEO 4 5 Y Pp Pr in PIP Contacting Sony Possible Remedies a a Lo Make sure Cable is set to Off in the Channel menu page 31 Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in the memory page 21 Make sure Cable is set to On in the Channel menu page 31 Perform Auto Program to add channels that are not presently in the memory page 21 Be sure that you did not set the video in the Setup menu page 40 to skip your video inputs If a video input has been set to Skip it will be skipped when you press the TV VIDEO buttons for either the main or PIP pictures Possible Remedies ua Press the TV FUNCTION button You may have inadvertently pressed the VCR DVD FUNCTION button which changes the PIP buttons to VCR mode page 24 Be sure your PIP window picture is set to a video source
46. sition of the desired channel then press CD Use the 4 or Y buttons to highlight Skip or Add then press amp Press lt to return to the Channel menu or press amp to exit f Press CH or CH to skip over channels that have been skipped You can still use the O O buttons to directly tune to skipped channels Channel Label Label up to 40 channels with their call letters 32 1 ww Press then use the 4 or Y buttons until you reach the desired channel number Press to activate the channel Press Y to highlight Label then press amp Use the or V buttons to display the first call letter or number of the label Press to select Repeat this process until you finish selecting all the call letters When finished press to activate MENU Press lt to return to the Channel menu or press CO to exit Using the Menus Using the Parent 3 Menu To access the Parent menu use the following steps Video Audio SEN Parent Timer Setup Basic To Display To Highlight To Select EDF MENU Cos Password gt li Use 0 9 buttons to enter Select End The Parental Control feature helps parents monitor what their children watch on television To use the Parent Menu When you select the Parent menu you are prompted to set a 4 digit password You cannot access the Parent menu settings without this password 1 Use the 9 6 buttons to enter a 4 digit password 2 Confirm yo
47. sponds you are done If not try using another code listed for that manufacturer f you have problems programming your remote control see Troubleshooting on page 43 Operating Instructions Manufacturer s Codes VCRs Manufacturer Sony Admiral M Ward Aiwa Audio Dynamic Broksonic Canon Citizen Craig Criterion Curtis Mathes Daewoo DBK 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 Manufacturer 6 Code 301 302 303 327 338 344 314 337 319 317 309 308 332 302 332 315 304 338 309 341 312 309 314 336 337 304 319 320 316 317 318 341 330 335 338 329 304 309 322 339 340 332 306 304 305 338 309 308 309 305 304 330 314 336 337 314 336 337 345 346 347 314 336 332 337 332 305 330 335 338 308 309 310 314 336 337 332 309 335 305 304 323 324 325 326 325 338 321 314 336 337 Code Olympic Optimus Panasonic Pentax Philco Philips Pioneer Quasar RCA PROSCAN Realistic Sansui Samsung Sanyo Scott Sharp Shintom Signature 2000 M Ward SV2000 Sylvania Symphonic Tashiro Tatung Teac Technics Toshiba Wards Yamaha Zenith 309 308 327 308 309 306 307 305 304 308 309 3
48. t an option then press y Effect Off Select End Picture Press lt to decrease picture contrast Picture contrast Press gt to increase picture contrast Caption Vision The Basic menu displays the current Caption Vision setting By default this is Off Closed Captioning Effect Use the 4 or Y buttons to highlight one of the following options then press to select it Surround Simulates theater quality sound for stereo programs Off Normal stereo or mono reception Advanced Press to return to the advanced menus Menu f f you use the amp button to close the Basic menu only the Basic menu appears when you press c again To access the other menus press Y to highlight Advanced Menu then press y 41 Other Information Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your TV try the suggestions below If the problem persists see Contacting Sony at the end of this section General Problem I want to reset the TV to the factory settings cannot access other menus when am in the Basic menu The TV is dirty I lost the parental control password There is a black box on the screen There was a blackout or power outage and now the TV won t turn on and the timer LED is flashing Digital cable box does not work Possible Remedies a Turn on the TV While holding down the RESET button on the remote control press POWER button on the TV front panel The TV will turn itself
49. the AUX input Press repeatedly to step through the available video picture modes Vivid Standard Movie and Pro Also available in the Video menu See Using the Video Menu on page 28 for details Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes 15 30 45 60 or 90 that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically Cancel by pressing until Sleep Off appears While the Sleep feature is set press once to view the remaining time Press to jump back and forth between two channels The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that you selected JUMP will not work if any FUNCTION Mode VCR DVD SAT CABLE TV is activated Press to switch between the TV and SAT satellite inputs when in SAT FUNCTION mode Press for a direct selection of Effect settings Surround Off when the remote is in TV FUNCTION mode See Using the Audio Menu on page 29 for details Press to return to factory settings while in an on screen menu Press 4 or to adjust the volume Press to program your remote control to operate connected video equipment See Programming the Remote Control on page 5 Operating Instructions 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Button POWER buttons FUNCTION buttons PIP Picture in Picture VCR operating and to record 4 gt gt gt a u TV VIDEO
50. tional Eguipment Connecting a TV and VCR 9 Rear of TV 1 y OUT AUDIOR AUDIOL VIDEO JE N OUT From cable antenna Video yellow Audio L white Audio R red Optional connection 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your VCR 2 Connect a coaxial cable not supplied from the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF UHF jack on the TV Optional connection O If your VCR is equipped with video outputs you can get better picture quality by connecting audio video cables not supplied from AUDIO VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO VIDEO IN on your TV Q For better picture quality use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable 5 VIDEO does not provide sound so you still must connect the audio cables Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following Q Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR see page 5 A To activate your remote press Cc to operate your VCR To do this first program your remote control then use the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 see page 31 d Press CS repeatedly to switch between VCR input VIDEO input and VHF UHF local channels 14 Connecting Your TV Connecting a TV VCR and Cable Box DIGITAL CABLE BOX USERS If you are connecting a digital cable box you will need a special bi
51. to the set ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by the manufacturer to determine that the setis in Ve safe operating condition and to so certify x When the set reaches the end of its useful life YA improper disposal could result in a picture a s tube implosion Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the set Contents Introduction Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGAO Feste net 1 About this Manial ene rne eet e dece t II 2 Batteries for the Remote Control eese nennen ener ener erret 2 Front Panel Menu Controls eese nennen nennen netten eren ret rns halisia Wiz 2 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Description recenter ene terc reete dene bts 3 Programming the Remote Control csse eee eee mm 5 Using your Remote Control with Other Equipment 7 Connecting Your TV TV Rear Panel xi e oC aue t iE 9 Basic Connections an a e Ei 11 Cable Box Connections ra eee terret c ee eee 12 Connecting Additional Equipment sss eene 14 Using Basic Functions Setting Upthe et oce Rue tede e uu ee M tre Lis 21 Quick Start tothe Mentis ire ee ER ERE REI RR IEEE EE RU HEP 22 Using Picturen Picture Pl neuen 24 Connections that affect your ability to use PIP sss 26 Using the Menus How toxAccess Mentis s te RE irse te ere Hc eid it cds 27 Using the Vid o Menu uio er nieto t d e t tr e tee a te
52. ur password by entering it again f Keep this manual in a safe place You need your password for any future access to the Parent menu If you forget your password see page 43 33 Operating Instructions Parental Control Setting the Rating You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Parental Lock options Video Audio CA Parent Timer Setup Basic CHD 2 O da Parental Lock Off Change Password Country U S A Young Adult Custom Press to change settings End WENO 1 Press Y to highlight Parental Lock then press If you are not familiar with Parental Guideline rating system use one of the following preset categories to simplify the rating selection Child Youth Young Adult 2 Use the or Y to highlight the desired rating and press CD Rating TV will allow a maximum rating of Off No rating limit Child TV Y TV G G U S G C Canada Youth TV PG PG U S 8 ans Canada Young Adult TV 14 PG 13 U S 14 Canada Custom Select to set more restrictive ratings see next section Changing your Password 1 Use the 4 or Y buttons to highlight Change Password and press amp 2 Follow steps 1 and 2 for Using the Parent Menu on page 33 Select a Country Select U S A to use US ratings see pages 36 37 or select Canada to use Canadian ratings see page 38 If you select a Country U S A or Canada that is not where you live the rating you select will not be activated
53. use this connection The TO CONVERTER jack is not compatible with digital boxes Optional connection a For better picture quality use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable S VIDEO does not provide sound so you still must connect the audio cables Using your TV with this connection a a 16 Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR or cable box see page 5 VCR DVD SAT CABLE To activate your remote press to operate your VCR or gt to operate your cable box To do this first program your remote control then use the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 see page 31 Press CD repeatedly to switch between VCR input VIDEO input VHF UHF local channels or unscrambled or cable box cable system or scrambled channels Connecting Your TV A Connecting a TV and Satellite Receiver From cable antenna 2 Rear of TV 4 5 VHF UHF Oro 1 Satellite receiver 9 90 gt VHF UHF AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO in O gen gt cable Video yellow 3 oe Audio L white Audio R red 1 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the VHF UHF jack on your TV 3 Using audio video cables not supplied connect AUDIO
54. with or without a audio output separate stereo system SOHFCE Off Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV s sound only through external audio system speakers 29 Operating Instructions Audio Out Use the 4 or Y buttons to highlight one of the following options then press Use to control to select it the TVs volume Variable Adjust the volume through your TV through a stereo Fixed Adjust the volume through a connected stereo f You can only set Audio Out settings when you have set Speaker to Off 30 Using the Menus Using the Channel j Menu To access the Channel menu use the following steps Video Audio Parent Timer Setup Basic To Display To Highlight To Select 5 2 ea fh Program MENU Cable On C Channel Fix Off zb d li Auto Program Channel Skip Add Channel Label 7 Program favorite Press Y to highlight an option then press amp channels Select End Favorite 1 Use the or Y buttons to highlight the position 1 8 where you want to set a Channels favorite channel then press amp Quick access 2 Use the 4 or V buttons to find the channel you want to add to your favorite to favorite channels channels 3 Press to select the channel The TV will automatically change to the selected channel 4 Press to return to the Channel menu or press amp to exit f To use Favorite Channels exit all menus and press CD Press amp or Y to move the cursor to the desir
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