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Sony KV-30XBR910 CRT Television User Manual

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1. DRCMODE zee PALETTE FAVORITES GUIDE CODE SET SONY TV RM Y188 12 13 14 a MUTING SLEEP FUNCTION Buttons TV VIDEO ANT JUMP INDEX WIDE MODE DRC MODE RESET FAVORITES Press to mute the sound Press again or press VOL to restore the sound 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 To cancel press until Sleep Off appears While the Sleep feature is set press once to display the remaining time The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which equipment the remote control is operating SAT CABLE Press to have the remote control operate the satellite receiver or cable box TV Press to have the remote control operate the TV Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV s video inputs Press to switch between the sources connected to the TV s VHF UHF and AUX inputs Press to jump back and forth between two channels The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that was selected Press to display the Scrolling Index For details see page 51 Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom Also available in the Sc
2. VIDEO 2 INPUT eo 0 0 S ae 5 oe ssl i VIDEO __L MONO AUDIO R 7 Be sure to insert the Memory Stick in the correct direction If the Memory Stick is forced in the wrong way it may become damaged Insert only Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick slot Attempting to insert other objects into the slot may damage the TV To remove the Memory Stick see Removing a Memory Stick on page 65 D 3 Ln 1 lt 7 Ep fe 63 Inserting the Memory Stick Duo is a new compact version of the standard sized Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick recording medium CAUTION Inserting the Memory Stick Duo incorrectly may result in permanent damage to the Memory Stick Duo and the TV 1 Before inserting a Memory Stick Duo into the TV s Memory Stick slot you must first insert the Memory Stick Duo into an adapter sold separately SONY Memory Stick Duo Adaptor lt a Memory Stick Duo Adapter Memory Stick Duo CAUTION Inserting the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick slot without the adapter may result in permanent damage to the Memory Stick Duo and the TV 2 Insert the Memory Stick Duo and adapter as shown below TV ong yeas fucwayy CAUTION Inserting the Memory Stick adapter backwards or upside down may result in permanent damage to the Memory Stick adapter and the TV To re
3. Using the Channel Menu Using the Parent Menu Using the Setup M CNu 1 ccsscccssscecessnccesessssnensesensnesnsnseseececssnssessensnnenies OVOIVICW EE EEE ET ig vey ouevisuevouieadeuereivesisusrer Glossary 2210ccceeeeeee Contacting Sony Troubleshooting Twin View Remote Control civics e auedveila wet dis ove a Ea 96 Channels asiaasi Memory Stick Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview This chapter describes the contents of the package in which the TV is shipped and provides an overview of the features of your Wega TV Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega Package Contents Features The FD Trinitron Wega pronounced VAY GAH is characterized by outstanding contrast uncompromising accuracy and corner to corner detail You will recognize the superiority of Wega technology almost immediately The first thing you will probably 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 Along with your new Trinitron TV the packing box contains a remote control and two AA R6 batteries These items are all you need to set up and use the TV Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new
4. cable A 2 Ip I AN cable Notes on Using This Connection To Do This CONTROL 5 ELA If you are connecting a I CA digital cable box you will Cable box need a special bi directional splitter designed to work with a your cable box Coaxial cable 4 VCR AUDIOR AUDIOL VIDEO IN LINE our A Cables are often color coded to connectors 5 3 Connect red to red white to white etc Do This Watch cable unscrambled channels Watch cable box scrambled channels Watch the VCR Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable box or VCR Activate the remote control to operate the cable box or VCR Control specific cable box and VCR functions with the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input UHF VHF in the illustration Turn on the VCR and tune it to the channel the cable box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the illustration Use the cable box to change channels Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the illustration If you have a non Sony VCR you must program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on pages 47 48 For the cable box press
5. Mute the sound Press MUTING press again to unmute Alternate back and forth Press JUMP between two channels The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel tuned Display the current channel Press DISPLAY once to display the channel number and other information number current time and channel label if set Press DISPLAY again to turn Display off Switch the TV s input to the Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through VCR DVD player or other the video equipment connected to the connected equipment TV s video inputs Change video and audio Press MENU to display the Menu For options customize the TV s details see Using the Menus on setup set parental controls and page 77 more Switch the TV s input between Press ANT to alternate between sources sources connected to the TV s connected to the TV s VHF UHF and VHF UHF and AUX inputs AUX inputs Using the Scrolling Index The Scrolling Index lets you select programs from a series of preview windows that scroll along the right side of the screen 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 Live preview window As each picture on the right scrolls to the live preview window it changes briefly from a frozen video picture to a live video The right side continues to scroll through the entire channel list 2 To chan
6. Memory Stick Menu 74 The Folder menu includes the following options Option Description Select Allows you to select different folders to view in the Contents Memory Stick Viewer Digital Camera Selects all folders within the directories Folders defined by the DCF rules used by Sony digital cameras see page 75 JPEG and MPEGI files in those directories are recognized even if they do not conform to the DCF file naming rules Select a Folder Allows you to access individual folders on the Memory Stick Protect Allows you to protect files from any changes When a file is protected it cannot be rotated or deleted The Protect options affect files currently shown in the Memory Stick Index Protect All Protects all files Protect None Unprotects all files File Order Allows you to change the order in which the Memory Stick files are displayed Date Order Displays files in chronological order by modification date Date Order Reverse Displays files in reverse chronological order by modification date Alphabetical Displays files in alphabetical order by filename Filter Allows you to selectively display specific file types within the selected folder Show All Displays all readable files Show Photos Only Displays only photo JPEG files Show Movies Only Displays only movie MPEGI1 files The Memory Stick menu displays the current status of the Memory Stick including total capacity used capacity and free capaci
7. Using Zoom To Zoom and Pan a photo and Pan 1 Inthe Photo menu bar move the joystick to highlight View 2 Move the joystick to highlight Zoom Pan and press 3 Specify the zoom center point by moving the joystick then press to set the center The Zoom and Pan controls are displayed Indicates Zoom increment Zoom in increase magnification Move the joystick to highlight Zoom and press Then move the or out decrease magnification joystick to zoom in or to zoom out To stop using Zoom press Pan left right up down You can use Pan only when the photo is magnified using Zoom Move the joystick to highlight Pan and press Then move the joystick gt to pan around the photo To stop using Pan press Exit the Zoom Pan controls Move the joystick to highlight Done and press x Exit Memory Stick Viewer Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control U rn A z O Using Rotate To Rotate a photo 1 Inthe Photo menu bar move the joystick to highlight View 2 Move the joystick to highlight Rotate 3 To rotate clockwise move the joystick to highlight Clockwise and press To rotate counterclockwise move the joystick to highlight Counterclockwise and press The photo is rotated 90 degrees each time you press 70 Playing Movies When you select a movie from the Memory Stick Index described on page 66 it displays as shown below with the following co
8. Dotted lines or stripes Double images or ghosts Black box on screen Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen Audio Possible Remedies DOCCODDOCCOD ov L a If your TV does not turn on and a red light keeps flashing your TV may need service Call your local Sony Service Center Make sure the power cord is plugged in Press the POWER button on the front of the TV Press the TV VIDEO button to cycle through the connected video sources Try another channel it could be station trouble Adjust the Picture option in the Video Menu see page 78 Adjust the Brightness option in the Video Menu see page 78 Check the antenna cable connections Adjust the Color option in the Video Menu see page 78 Check the antenna cable connections Try another channel it could be station trouble Press ANT to change the input mode see page 44 Adjust the antenna Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars neon signs or hair dryers Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the problem You have selected a text option in the Setup Menu and no text is available See page 89 to reset Setup selections To turn off this feature set the Caption Vision option to Off If you were trying to select closed captioning select CC1 instead of TEXT 1 4 Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16 9 such as 2 35 1 This is especially
9. View monitor what is being Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the recorded illustration above Set up the TV remote control If you have a non Sony VCR you must program the remote control See to operate the VCR s Programming the Remote Control on pages 47 48 Activate the TV remote Open the outside cover as shown on page 46 Then set the A V slide switch control to operate the VCR s to the position you programmed for the VCR Control VCR functions with See Operating a VCR on page 58 the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90 identify equipment connected to the TV 29 Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver s satellite input jack Usin s Hie jacks 2 Usean A V cable to connect the satellite receiver s A V output See page 23 jacks to the TV s A V input jacks 3 Connect a CATV cable from your cable or antenna to the TV s VHF UHF jack 4 Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 41 pile svoo VIDEO TO CONVERTER oi 3 Ge bee CATV cable ps 7 R _ L_ lt lt lt _ _ __ ae Satellite receiver SayeliteAnkeniias VHF UHF SATELLTEIN cable eb ouT O AUDIOR AU
10. Step through different CH to step forward or CH to step backward chapters of a video disc Display the DVD player MENU inside panel Menu Setup Display the DVD Menu DISC MENU Move highlight cursor tte Select item SELECT To Do This Press Activate the remote control Open the outside cover as shown on page 46 to operate the MDP Then set the A V slide switch to the position you programmed for the MDP player Play p Stop a Pause H Search the picture forward PP or 4 amp 4 during playback or backward release to resume normal playback Search a chapter forward or CH backward 59 Using the Memory Stick Viewer About Memory Stick Features Memory Stick sold separately is a new compact portable and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds that of a floppy disk Memory Stick is specially designed for sharing digital data among Memory Stick compatible products such as digital cameras and digital video cameras Because it is removable Memory Stick can also be used for external data storage The Memory Stick Viewer on your TV allows you to view files that are stored on Memory Stick media You can view Digital photos JPEG files Q Movies MPEG1 files You can also play slide show background music using MP3 files stored on your Memory Stick For more information about handling Memory Stick media see Notes on Using Memory Stick Media on p
11. 12 TIMER LED 13 STAND BY LED 14 Infrared Receiver IR 15 POWER Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your camcorder or other video equipment that has S VIDEO Provides better picture quality than composite video 2 Connects to the composite A V output jacks on your camcorder or other video equipment Press to display the Menu Press again to exit from the Menu For details see Using the Menus on page 77 Press to move the TV s on screen cursor Press to select an item in the TV s menu Press to display the Memory Stick Menu For details see Using the Memory Stick Viewer on page 61 Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV s video inputs Press to adjust the volume Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down either CHANNEL button Memory Stick insertion slot For details see Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick on page 63 When lit indicates that the Memory Stick is being read Do not remove the Memory Stick when the indicator is lit When lit indicates one of the timers is set When the timer is set this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off For details see page 91 Blinks when the TV is turned on then shuts off when the picture is displayed If the LED blinks continuously this may indicate the TV needs service see Contacting Sony on page 95 Receives IR signals from
12. i Selecting Channel Options 84 To select the Channel Menu 1 Press MENU 2 Mowe the joystick or to a highlight the Channel icon Gabler On and press Auto Progam 3 Move the joystick to highlight Channel Label an option Press to select ole dao 4 Move the joystick to change settings Press to select the changed setting 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu The Channel Menu includes the following options Option Description Favorite Channels Lets you set up a list of your favorite channels For details see Using Favorite Channels on page 56 Cable On Select if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV cable off Select if you are using an antenna You should run Auto Program after changing this option Channel Fix off Turns off Channel Fix Useful when you 2 6 Fix your TV s channel setting to 2 6 and have a cable box use the cable box or satellite receiver to or satellite change channels Select one of these receiver settings if you connected the equipment to connected the VHF UHF jack AUX 2 6 Same as 2 6 except you select one of these settings if you connected the equipment to the AUX jack see page 15 Video 1 Use this setting if you have connected the equipment to the A V input jacks Auto Program Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels Option Description Channel Allows you to customize the channel list that appears z
13. 5 VIDEO 6 and VIDEO 7 inputs display in the left Twin View window but not the right Be sure the Twin View window is set to a video input or channel that has a signal airing You might be tuned to a video input with nothing connected to it Try cycling through the video inputs by pressing the TV VIDEO button If you connected equipment to the TV s AUX jack it will display in the left Twin View window but not the right Try cycling through the video inputs by pressing the TV VIDEO button Check that the Video Label option is not set to Skip See the Setup Menu on page 89 Both Twin View windows might be set to the same channel Try changing channels in either window 95 Remote Control Problem Remote control does not operate Cannot change channels with the remote control Remote control does not operate non Sony video equipment Channels Possible Remedies a m m The batteries could be weak Replace the batteries Check the orientation of the batteries Press the TV FUNCTION button You may have inadvertently pressed the SAT CABLE FUNCTION button which changes the remote control to SAT or CABLE mode Make sure the TV s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet Locate the TV at least 3 4 feet away from fluorescent lights If you are using the TV to change channels first press the TV FUNCTION button If you are using another device to change channels be sure you
14. Access additional options See Photo Menu Bar Options on page 69 in the Photo menu bar Exit Memory Stick Viewer Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control 68 Photo Menu The Photo menu bar lets you access additional photo viewing Bar Options options To access the Photo menu bar 1 Move the joystick or to select Slide Show View or File 2 Move the joystick to select the desired option Index Displays the Memory Stick Index with the highlight on the thumbnail of the currently displayed photo For details see Using the Memory Stick Index on page 66 Slide Show Displays the Slide Show menu For details see Slide Show Menu Options on page 73 View Zoom Pan Allows you to magnify and pan across the photo For details see Using Zoom and Pan on page 70 Rotate Allows you to rotate the photo in 90 degree increments clockwise or counterclockwise For details see Using Rotate on page 70 File Information Allows you to turn on or off the display of file information Select On or Off JPEG files that are protected Protect Allows you to the protect the JPEG file from are indicated by the Lock a any changes When a JPEG file is protected it icon cannot be rotated or deleted Select On or Off Delete Deletes the JPEG file from the Memory Stick You cannot delete a JPEG file that has been protected or if the Memory Stick is locked E e z lt Ca A 69
15. Normal returns the 4 3 picture to its original size Black bars are visible at left and right sides to fill the 16 9 screen Normal Full Mode stretches the entire 4 3 picture horizontally only to fill the 16 9 screen The picture has an elongated appearance Zoom Mode enlarges the entire 4 3 picture proportionately to fill the 16 9 screen Useful for watching Letterbox movies 0 0 Zoom When you change channels or inputs the Wide Mode settings revert to the 4 3 Default setting in the Screen menu To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed set 4 3 Default to Off For details see page 83 52 Using Twin View Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources from an antenna VCR DVD etc on the screen at the same time You hear the sound from only one of the sources at a time but you can choose which source s sound is selected You can also change the relative size of each of the pictures Displaying Twin 1 Tune the TV to a working channel Pictures 2 Press g Factors Affecting Twin View m Q A second picture appears The active picture is highlighted To cancel Twin View and watch the active picture Q Press Qor 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 Vi
16. PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allows limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In addition if you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state For your convenience Sony Electronics Inc has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you or for service assistance or resolution of a service problem or for product information or operation call Sony Customer Information Service Center 1 800 222 7669 Or visit the Sony Web Site www sony com For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer call 1 800 488 SONY 7669
17. TV include Q Wide Screen Mode Watch conventional 4 3 aspect ratio broadcasts in wide screen 16 9 mode Q Super Fine Pitch CRT Created especially for displaying high resolution pictures the new Super Fine Pitch CRT along witha new electron gun and high intensity luminescent phosphor improves image resolution providing the highest picture quality reproduction from corner to corner Q DRC Digital Reality Creation Multifunction V1 Unlike conventional line doublers the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal s NTSC waveform with the near HD equivalent while doubling the number of vertical and horizontal lines This results in four times the density for quality sources such as DVD satellite and digital camcorders The Video Menu allows you to select interlaced progressive or CineMotion output The DRC Palette option lets you customize the level of detail Reality and smoothness Clarity to create up to three custom palettes Q Scrolling Index Lets you select programs from a series of preview windows that scroll along the right side of the screen Q 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 1080i 720p 480p and 480i simultaneously Only the left Twin View window can display 1080i 720p and 480p sources Q Favorite Channels Allows you to pre
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19. 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 S amp S HN water for example near a bathtub p 4 washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a os of wet basement or near a swimming pool etc J p OA Arn N FAAN E mye i Accessories Do not place the set on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket table or shelf The set may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the set Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer for the specific model of TV Any mounting of the product should 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 Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn Disconnect all cables and cords from the set before attempting to move the set Do not allow children or pets to climb up onto or push against the set The set may fall causing serious injury 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 L Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materi
20. channels Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on to operate the cable box pages 47 48 Activate the remote control to Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION operate the cable box Prevent the accidental When using the cable box you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable switching of TV channels box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 You can use the TV s Channel Fix feature to lock in a specific channel For details see Using the Channel Menu on page 84 22 Connecting Optional Equipment Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional equipment If You Are Connecting See Page VCR and Cable 24 VCR and Cable Box 26 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 28 Satellite Receiver 30 Satellite Receiver and VCR 32 DVD Player with Component Video 34 Connectors DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio 36 Connectors DVI Equipped Device 37 Camcorder 38 Audio Receiver 39 About Using If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO S VIDEO jack shown at left you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality compared to an A V cable Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal you also need to connect audio cables for sound as shown below Example of an S VIDEO Connection I S VIDEO s voeo F 3E 3 cable o VIDEO FAC LINE OUT AUDIOR AUDIO L VIDEO QY r Cables are ofte
21. have not inadvertently switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting Use the Channel Fix option to fix the channel based on the hookup you used see page 84 If you are using another device to change channels be sure to press the FUNCTION button for that device For example if you are using your cable box to change channels be sure to press the SAT CABLE FUNCTION button If you replaced the batteries to the remote recently the code numbers for the video equipment may need to be reset There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are attempting to operate There is a possibility that some non Sony equipment cannot be operated by your Sony TV remote You may need to use the equipment s original remote control Problem Possible Remedies Cannot receive upper channels UHF when using an antenna TV is fixed to one channel Cannot receive any channels when using cable TV Cannot receive or select channels 96 m Ld m L Change the Cable option to Off see page 84 Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory see page 84 Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory see page 84 Check your Channel Fix settings see page 84 Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory see page 84 Make sure the C
22. ohm twin lead cable found in some homes Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF and UHF 75 ohm coaxial cable VHF UHF U V mixer not supplied T f 300 ohm twin lead cable 17 Cable and Antenna Only 18 For best results use this connection if you Havea cable and an antenna This is convenient if you are using a separate rooftop antenna to receive additional channels that are not provided by your cable company Do not havea cable box or VCR If you have a cable box see pages 20 to 22 If you have a VCR see pages 24 and 26 Cable Type Connect As Shown Cable TV CATV CATV cable and Antenna SS UX No connection to on TO CONVERTER 10 CONVERTER VHF UHF Antenna cable About Using This Connection with Dual Picture Twin View etc Features With this connection you cannot view CATV channels in the right dual picture window Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Switch the TV s input Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV s VHF UHF and AUX between the cable and inputs antenna Receive channels using an 1 Press ANT to switch to the AUX input antenna instead of the cable 2 Set the Cable option to Off For details see Selecting Channel Options on page 84 3 Run the Auto Setup program as described in Using Auto Program on page 41 19 Cable Box and Cable Only DIGITAL CABLE BOX USERS Do not use this connection The TO CONVERT
23. s S VIDEO jack VIDEO IN Montror AUDIO ouT fag 1 3 4 VAR FIX Mn y S VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIOR AUDIOL VIDEO S VIDEO 0O00 OO Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Watch the DVD player Set up the TV remote control to operate the DVD player Activate the TV remote control to operate the DVD player Control DVD functions with the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV 36 eo 1 Audio cable Do This Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input VIDEO 1 in the illustration If you have a non Sony DVD player you must program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on pages 47 48 Open the outside cover as shown on page 46 Then set the A V slide switch to the position you programmed for the DVD player See Operating a DVD Player on page 59 See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90 DVI Equipped If you have a device such as an HDTV receiver that has a DVI HDTV Device OUT jack use the following connection To connect a device that has DVI HDTV OUT 1 Use the DVI cable that came with your device to connect the device s DVI HDTV OUT jack to the TV s DVI HDTV IN jack 2 Use an audio cable to connect the device s audio output jacks to the TV s DVI HDTV IN jack aud
24. the TV screen These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty because they are the result of misuse Note on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with 15 119 of the FCC rules Note on Cleaning the TV Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine which might damage the finish of the cabinet Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code 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 harmfu
25. 0 L label channels 85 Language setting 90 M MDP using with TV remote control 59 Memory Stick features 61 Index 66 indicator LED 13 inserting 63 insertion slot 13 panning photos 70 photo options 69 playing movies 71 precautions 76 removing 65 103 rotating photos 70 slide show options 73 troubleshooting 97 viewing photos 68 zooming photos 70 Memory Stick button 13 45 Memory Stick Viewer 10 MENU button 13 44 46 50 77 Menus Audio 77 80 Channel 77 84 Parent 77 86 Screen 77 82 Setup 89 Video 77 78 Mono MTS setting 80 Movie mode 78 movies viewing thumbnails 66 MTS 80 MUTING button 44 50 Neutral Color Temperature 78 Normal mode setting 82 0 off turning off the TV 13 on turning on the TV 13 P Parent Menu 77 86 parental control described 10 password changing 86 Pause button 46 photos viewing thumbnails 66 PIC MODE button 45 picture contrast adjusting 78 Picture in Picture See Twin View Play button 46 POWER button 13 power cord removing from holder 11 powering on off the TV 13 presetting channels 84 Pro Video mode 78 problems troubleshooting 95 100 progressive 9 44 79 94 104 R ratings setting 86 88 ratings viewing blocked programs 87 88 Record buttons 46 remote control inserting batteries 43 programming 47 48 removing Favorite Channels 56 RESET button 44 resetting Audio options 80 Video options 78 Rewind button 46 S S VIDEO j
26. 00 OQO Cables are often 1 color coded to connectors f Connect red to red white to white etc Audio cable 34 Notes on Using This Connection Watch the DVD player Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input VIDEO 5 in the illustration Set up the TV remote control If you have a non Sony DVD player you must program the remote control to operate the DVD player See Programming the Remote Control on pages 47 48 Activate the TV remote Open the outside cover as shown on page 46 Then set the A V slide switch control to operate the DVD to the position you programmed for the DVD player player Control DVD functions with See Operating a DVD Player on page 59 the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90 identify equipment connected to the TV You cannot record the signal from any equipment connected into the Y PB PR jacks 35 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc DVD player cable Use this connection if your DVD player does not have component video Y Ps PR jacks To connect a DVD player with A V connectors 1 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player s audio output jacks to the TV s audio input jacks 2 Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player s S VIDEO jack to the TV
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28. 4 094 064 21 FD Trinitron WEGA Operating Instructions 2003 Sony Corporation MEMORY STICK Sony Corporation Printed in U S A KV 30XBR910 KV 34XBR910 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose the TV to rain or moisture 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
29. 5 and 5 and press Select to display all on screen Menus in your language of choice To go directly to programming Timer 1 or 2 press instead of moving the joystick Option Description Clock Timers Demo Select to set the clock and to program your TV to turn on and off at two scheduled viewing times Timer 1 You can use the Timers to program Timer 2 the TV to turn on and off and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing times Timer 1 and Timer 2 are not available to be set until you set the Current Time 1 Move the joystick or to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2 To set the timer move the joystick gt 2 Move the joystick or to highlight one of the following options then press Program Select to set the Timer by day time duration and channel Off Select to turn off the Timer Your previous settings are saved 3 If you selected Program in step 2 move the joystick and to set the day s hour minute duration and channel number 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 Press MENU to exit the Menu An LED on the front panel will light indicating the timer has been set Current Time 1 Press to select Current Time 2 Move the joystick and to set the current time day hour and minute Press or move the joystick to confirm each setting and move to the next setting Move
30. 89 Option Description Video Label Fa the Skip label is useful for inputs that do not have equipment connected to them Normally Tilt Correction and Vertical Correction only need to be adjusted the first time you turn on the unit and after the unit is moved to a new location Tilt Correction Vertical Correction Language 90 Allows you to identify A V equipment you connected to the TV such as a VCR DVD etc For example if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 5 jack you can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 5 input Then when you press the TV VIDEO button to change inputs the Video Label you assigned to that input appears on screen 1 Move the joystick or to highlight the video input VIDEO 1 7 to which you want to assign a label Then press to select the input 2 Move the joystick or to highlight one of the displayed labels Then press to select the label You can select from the following labels for each input Video 1 2 3 4 VHS DVD Receiver Satellite Cable Box 8mm DTV Game LD Web Beta Skip Video 5 6 7 DVD Satellite Cable Box DTV HD Skip If you select Skip your TV skips this input when you press the TV VIDEO button Allows you to correct any tilt of the picture Move the joystick or to choose a correction between 7 and 7 and press Allows you to make a vertical correction to the picture Move the joystick or to choose a correction between
31. DIOL ViDEO IN LINE out 1 02 AIN cable Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc 30 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the satellite receiver Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the satellite receiver input VIDEO 1 in the illustration Set up the TV remote control to operate the If you have a non Sony satellite receiver you must program satellite receiver the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on pages 47 48 Activate the TV remote control to operate Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION the satellite receiver Control satellite receiver functions with the See Operating a Satellite Receiver on page 58 TV remote control Label video inputs to easily identify See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90 equipment connected to the TV 31 Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver and VCR and VCR 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver s satellite input jack 2 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR s VHF UHF input jack Usi AGS jacks 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR s VHF UHF output jack See page 23 to the TV s VHF UHF jack 4 Usean A V cable to connect the satellite receiver s A V output jacks to the VCR s A V input jacks 5 Use an A V cable to connect the VCR s A V outp
32. ER jack is not compatible with digital cable boxes For best results use this connection if Q Your cable company scrambles some channels such as premium channels which requires you to use a cable box but does not scramble all channels Q You do not have a VCR If you have a VCR see pages 24 and 26 With this connection you can Q Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV s AUX input jack You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box see Programming the Remote Control on page 47 Q Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV s VHF UHF input The TV s tuner provides a better signal than the cable box About Using This Connection with Dual Picture Twin View etc Features With this connection you can use all the dual picture features for unscrambled channels coming directly into the TV s VHF UHF input jack However you can use only some of the dual picture features for channels coming through the cable box to the TV s AUX input jack For example when you switch the TV s input to AUX to select the cable box input the picture displays only in the left window For example if you turn on Twin View you can watch cable channels coming into the VHF UHF jack in the right window but you cannot swap the pictures between the left and right windows 20 To connect the cable box and cable 1 Connect the ca
33. SAT CABLE FUNCTION For the VCR open the outside cover as shown on page 46 Then set the A V slide switch to the position you programmed for the VCR See Operating a Cable Box on page 59 and Operating a VCR on page 58 See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90 27 Two VCRs for Tape Editing S VIDEO jacks Playback VCR See page 23 AUDIO R AUDIOL VIDEO LINE IN LINE OUT OUT PPY 1 28 AN cable Connecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR to the other By connecting them as shown below you can view monitor what is being recorded To connect two VCRs for tape editing 1 Use an A V cable to connect the playback VCR s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks 2 Use an A V cable to connect the recording VCR s A V input jacks to the TV s MONITOR OUT jacks HD DVD IN i i VIDEO IN monitor AUDIO 7 OUT g VARIED OOO ZO v gt amp N CONVERTER GOG auno AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO A R cs a out O VHF UHF our N IN OUT Oo ea Cables are often cable color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This
34. TV s audio through your stereo system To connect an audio system 1 Use an audio cable to connect the TV s audio output jacks to the audio receiver s line input jacks HD DVD IN VIDEO IN MONITOR AUDIO 1080i7720p 480p 480i OUT VARIEDX OOO O WNS gt Si gt x lt CONVERTER OOO CONTROL S VHF UHF IN OUT Audio cable Receiver Receiver Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white o To line input m O Using the TV s Audio Menu set the Speaker option to Off Then set the Audio Out option to Fixed or Variable depending on how you want to control the volume For details see Using the Audio Menu on page 80 Turn on the audio receiver and then set the receiver s line input to the jack into which you connected the TV 39 Using the CONTROL S Feature 40 CONTROL S 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 TV 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 th
35. Young Adult ratings see page 87 86 Using the Parent Menu The Parent Menu allows you to Audio screen cnannet Parane satup set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels PassWord To select the Parent Menu 1 Press MENU 2 Move the joystick or gt to highlight the Parent icon and press 3 Use the 0 9 buttons on the remote control to enter a four digit password Press to enter password 4 If this is the first time you are creating this password confirm the password by entering it again The Parent Menu options appear 5 Move the joystick to change settings Press to select the changed setting 6 Press MENU to exit the Menu You need your password for any future access into the Parent Menu If you lose your password see Lost password on page 100 The Parent Menu includes the following options Option Description Parental Lock Off Parental lock is off No programs are Turn ratings blocked from viewing on off and select a Child Maximum ratings permitted are rating system OM US TV Y TV G G 1 Canada C G TV Y Youth Maximum ratings permitted are T US TV PG PG 4 Canada C8 PG 8 ans TV PG Y Adult Maximum ratings permitted are T US TV 14 PG 13 4 Canada 14 13 ans TV 14 Custom Select to set ratings manually Q US See page 87 for details 1 Canada See page 88 for details Change Password For changing your pas
36. able connecting 17 setting On Off 84 with VCR connecting 24 cable box connecting with VCR 26 Twin View issues 53 using with TV remote control 59 Caption Vision 89 CATV See cable CH buttons 13 45 50 changing picture size in Twin View 55 Channel Fix 84 Channel Menu 77 84 Channel Skip Add 85 channels creating labels 85 setting up 41 CineMotion 10 44 79 ClearEdge VM 79 ClearEdge VM Velocity Modulation 10 clearing Favorite Channels 56 closed caption modes 77 89 CODE SET button 45 color adjusting 78 Component Video Inputs 10 CONTROL S 40 CONTROL S IN OUT jacks described 15 Cool Color Temperature 78 D degauss 100 Demo Menus 91 Digital Reality Creation 9 Digital Visual Interface DVI 10 DISC MENU button 46 59 DISPLAY button 45 50 DRC Mode 79 DRC MODE button 44 DRC Palette 79 DRC See Digital Reality Creation DVD player using with TV remote control 59 with A V connectors connecting 36 DVI See Digital Visual Interface DVI HDTV 101 E Effect button 46 ENTER button 45 50 error messages Memory Stick 98 F Fast forward button 46 Favorite Channels 10 clearing 56 in Channel Menu 84 using 56 features 9 Fixed audio setting 81 FREEZE button 46 57 Freeze using 57 Full mode setting 82 G GUIDE button 45 H HD Detailer 10 HD DVD IN 1080i 720p 480p 480i jacks described 15 hue adjusting 78 l INDEX button 44 51 interlaced 9 44 79 94 J joystick 44 JUMP button 44 5
37. able option is set to On in the Channel Menu see page 84 Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable TV channels that are not presently in TV memory see page 84 Memory Stick Problem Image does not m display Cannot see all files m m m l Lad JPEG image displays undesirable motion or flicker in full screen Rotation not saved after J Memory Stick is ejected or Memory Stick Viewer is m closed Lad Cannot show or hide file 0 information in full screen or Slide Show Cannot see menu m Cannot hear audio while m using Memory Stick m d Not all MP3 files on Memory Q Stick are included when the Music Complete List option is U selected page 73 Cannot see MP3 list to play Q music MP3 file does not play back Q correctly MP3 files on the Memory J Stick are not listed Music files are playingin Q wrong order MPEG movie does not m play back correctly MPEG1 quality is poor when 1 enlarged page 71 Possible Remedies Make sure the image file is a JPEG jpg jpeg file or an MPEG1 mpg mpeg file Make sure the Memory Stick is inserted properly see pages 63 64 Check the Filter option setting see page 74 Check the Select Contents setting see page 74 and ensure that files are either in DCF directories if Digital Camera Folders is selected see page 74 or in the currently selected folder if Select a Folder is selected see page 74 The maximum number of files the Memo
38. ack described 13 15 SAT CABLE FUNCTION button 44 SAT CABLE POWER button 45 satellite receiver using with TV remote control 58 Screen Menu 77 82 Scrolling Index 10 Scrolling Index using 51 SELECT button 46 setting up channels 41 Setup Menu 89 sharpness adjusting 78 Simulated Effect 80 sizing picture in Twin View 55 SLEEP button 44 speakers turning on off 81 using external speakers 81 specifications 101 STAND BY indicator 13 100 Standard mode 78 Steady Sound described 10 Steady Sound setting 80 Stereo MTS setting 80 Stop button 46 surround sound 80 SYSTEM OFF button 46 T Tilt Correction 41 90 tilt correcting 41 90 Timer 91 TIMER indicator 13 100 timers setting 91 TO CONVERTER 15 transport buttons 46 treble adjusting 80 troubleshooting 95 100 TruSurround 80 TruSurround Effect 80 turning on off the TV 13 TV FUNCTION button 44 50 TV POWER button 45 50 TV VCR button 46 TV VIDEO button 44 50 Twin View described 10 using 53 55 Twin View button 45 V Variable audio setting 81 VCR using with TV remote control 58 with cable box connecting 26 with cable connecting 24 with satellite receiver connecting 32 VCR DVD button 46 Vertical Center 83 Vertical Correction 41 90 Vertical Size adjusting 83 VHF UHF jack described 15 VIDEO L R AUDIO jacks described 15 Video Menu 77 78 Video modes selecting 78 Vivid mode 78 VOL buttons 13 44 50 W Warm Color Temperature 78 Wega d
39. age 75 With the Memory Stick Viewer you can Q View photo JPEG and movie MPEGI1 files in a thumbnail index or Slide Show Q Set customized Slide Show options including transitions and background audio Q Pan zoom and rotate photos Q Lock protect or delete files on the Memory Stick 61 a rn ba i Memory Stick Compatibility File Compatibility Trademark Information 62 This television is compatible with the following Memory Stick media types Q Memory Stick Media Q Memory Stick Duo Media Q Memory Stick Media with Memory Select Function The Memory Stick Viewer is compatible with JPEG images taken with Sony digital still cameras and MPEG1 movies taken with Sony digital cameras and camcorders In order to be viewable in the Memory Stick Viewer the files must have the following file name extensions File Type Supported File Name Extensions JPEG jpg jpeg MPEG1 mpg mpeg Memory Stick and MagicGate are trademarks of Sony Corporation Some variations of MPEG1 movies may not play back correctly Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick If you are using a Memory Stick Duo see Inserting the Memory Stick Duo on page 64 Inserting a 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot see page 12 and insert the Memory Stick Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot as illustrated below When inserted properly it should slide in with little resistance and click into place
40. ails see page 57 28 t gt Press to move the VCR or DVD player s on screen cursor gt 29 DISC MENU Press to display the DVD Menu 5 30 TV VCR Press to change to the VHF UHF output of the VCR 31 VCR DVD Press to turn on and off the VCR or DVD player 32 AV1 2 3 DVD Use the A V slide switch to control connected video Slide Switch equipment You can program one video source for each switch position For details see Programming the Remote Control on page 47 33 Press repeatedly to step through the Audio Effect options Also available in the Audio Menu For details see page 80 34 SELECT Press to select an item in the VCR or DVD player s menu 35 MENU Press to display the DVD player setup menu 46 Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment If more than one code number is listed try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment If you enter a new code number the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased In some cases you may not be able to operate your equipment with the supplied remote control In such cases use the equipment s own remote control unit Whenever you remove the batteries to replace them the code numbers may revert to the factory setting and must be reset Sony Equipment Swit
41. als L Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface L Never place the set in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided L Donot place the set near or over a radiator or heat register or where it is exposed to direct sunlight Power Cord Protection Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord and do not place the set where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna is installed follow the precautions below An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code NEC in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provide 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 t
42. and will often 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 2 i set ask the service technician to perform routine leu safety checks as specified by the manufacturer to fi 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 S result in a picture tube implosion Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the set Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega OVEIVIOW EEE E A E E E T 9 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega s1ccssccceeccseessescecenseesssnenscenssessseensestsssenes 9 EAEC ETAN AN AAAA A AEA AA EE 9 ROC AUUIOS ive e a a a r a ta 9 Setting Up the TV Ove eM e ae eae o nar eaae ar er a eaa Taea Aara aaraa pa Ab
43. anual and at the rear of the TV Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Trademark Information TruSurround and the C symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc 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 Wega FD Trinitron Steady Sound Digital Reality Creation Caption Vision CineMotion Memory Stick and Twin View are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation ClearEdge VM and HD Detailer are 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 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 Q Grounding or Polarization This set is e
44. avorite Channels right use the Channel Label feature in the Channel Menu see page 85 2 Move the joystick or to highlight the channel you want to watch A preview of the highlighted Favorite Channel appears 3 Press to select the channel you want to watch 56 Using the Freeze Function The FREEZE button on the inside panel see page 46 allows 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 FREEZE 2 The TV switches to Twin View mode and displays the frozen picture on the right while the current program continues on the left Current Frozen program picture in progress 3 Tocancel and return to normal viewing press FREEZE or just tune to another channel 57 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control All Equipment Operating a VCR Operating a Satellite Receiver 58 To Do This Do This Switch the TV s input to the VCR DVD player or other connected equipment Set up the TV remote control operate non Sony equipment To Do This Activate the remote control to operate the VCR Change channels Record Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause Search the picture forward or backward Change input mode Press TV VIDEO re
45. ble from your cable company to the TV s VHF UHF jack 2 Usea coaxial cable to connect the TV s TO CONVERTER jack to the cable box s input jack The TV s internal converter lets you switch between unscrambled signals coming straight into the TV and scrambled signals coming in through the cable box eliminating the need for an external splitter 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box s output jack to the TV s AUX jack 4 Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 41 Cable box Coaxial cable If you have a digital cable box you cannot use this T DD connection because the 3 Aux TO CONVERTER jack is not 2 compatible with digital lt cable boxes TO Coaxial cable CONVERTER 1 Cable unscrambled channels VHF UHF Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 and then use the cable box to switch channels Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on to operate the cable box pages 47 48 Activate the remote control to Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION operate the cable box Prevent the accidental When using the cable box you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable switching of TV channels box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 You can use the TV s Channel Fix feature to lock in a s
46. ch Position on Programmable Code Remote Control 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 TV s remote control use the following procedure to program the remote control The equipment must have infrared IR remote capability in order to be used uw A with the remote control Turn to the list of Manufacturer s Codes on page 48 and find the three digit code number for the manufacturer of your equipment If more than one code number is listed use the number listed first Open the remote and set the A V slide switch to AV1 AV2 AV3 or DVD Close the remote Press CODE SET Enter the three digit manufacturer s code number Press ENTER You must do step 5 within 10 seconds of step 4 or you must redo steps 3 through 5 To check if the code number works aim the TV s remote control at the equipment and press the POWER button that corresponds with that equipment If it responds you are done If not try using another code listed for that manufacturer 47 z D 3 ra o or Ln S e U a e cy 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 Vi
47. common with theatrical releases Your TV will show these programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen For more details check the documentation that came with your DVD or contact your program provider Problem Possible Remedies Good picture no sound Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box Sound seems weak or insufficient Cannot raise the volume on external audio speakers m m m a Press MUTING so that the word Muting disappears from the screen see page 44 Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Audio Menu see page 81 Make sure the MTS option is set to Stereo or Mono see page 80 Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box s remote control Then press TV FUNCTION and adjust the TV s volume The TV s audio might be set to Auto SAP or Mono when it might be better set to Stereo In the Audio Menu see page 80 set the MTS setting to Stereo If already set to Stereo switch to Mono which may reduce background noise during weak stereo broadcasts If the Speaker option is set to Off and the Audio Out option is set to Fixed in order to output the sound to your audio system use your audio receiver to adjust the sound see page 80 Or to use the TV remote control set the Audio Out option to Variable To turn on the TV speakers set the Speaker option to On see page 80 99 General Problem How to reset TV to factory settings How to re
48. de Show or File 3 Move the joystick to select the desired option Index Displays the Memory Stick Index with the highlight on the thumbnail of the currently displayed movie Slide Show Displays the Slide Show menu For details see Slide Show Menu Options on page 73 File Information Determines whether file information is displayed Select On or Off MPEG1 files that are Protect Allows you to the protect the MPEG1 file from protected are indicated by the any changes When an MPEGI file is Lock icon protected it cannot be deleted Select On or Off Delete Deletes the MPEGI file from the Memory Stick You cannot delete an MPEG1 file that has been protected or if the Memory Stick is locked om rn ba e i 72 Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options Slide Show Menu The Slide Show menu includes the following options options Start Starts the Slide Show The Slide Show menu is the Music Allows you to select background audio to play during the same whether you select it from Slide Show the Memioiy Stickiindex off No additional background audio is played page 66 Photo page 68 or during the Slide Show Audio that is Movie page 71 menus associated with the JPEG or MPEG1 files will play Play All Plays all MP3 files on the Memory Stick The Piano MP3 file is not played Piano Plays the MP3 file stored in the TV s internal memory This file is indicated by a different col
49. decrease picture contrast and soften the color Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture Color Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity Hue Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture Color Temp Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint White Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint ee Warm Select to give the white colors a red tint NTSC Standard 78 Option Description ClearEdge VM Sharpens picture definition to give every object a sharp clean Velocity Modulation To change quickly from one Advanced DRC Mode to another use the Video options DRC MODE button on the remote DRC Mode control DRC Palette To change quickly from one DRC Palette to another use the DRC PALETTE button on the remote control For best results adjust the Reality by moving the joystick until you are satisfied with the level of detail Then adjust the Clarity by moving the joystick lt until you have a smooth detailed image edge Select from High Medium Low Off Select Program to choose among the DRC Mode and DRC Palette 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 a
50. deo Goldstar Hitachi Instant Replay JC Penney Jvc Kenwood LXI Sears Magnavox Marantz Marta Memorex Minolta Mitsubishi MGA Multitech NEC Olympic Optimus 48 301 302 303 327 338 344 314 337 319 317 309 308 332 302 332 315 304 338 309 341 312 309 314 336 337 304 319 320 316 317 318 341 330 335 338 329 304 309 322 339 340 332 306 304 305 338 309 308 309 305 304 330 314 336 337 314 336 337 345 346 347 314 336 332 337 332 305 330 335 338 308 309 310 314 336 337 332 309 335 305 304 323 324 325 326 325 338 321 314 336 337 309 308 327 Manufacturer Code Orion Panasonic Pentax Philco Philips Pioneer Quasar RCA PROSCAN Realistic Sansui Samsung Sanyo Scott Sharp Signature 2000 M Ward SV2000 Sylvania Symphonic Tashiro Tatung Teac Technics Toshiba Wards Yamaha Zenith Laserdisc Players Manufacturer Code Sony Panasonic Pioneer 317 308 309 306 307 305 304 308 309 308 309 310 308 308 309 306 304 305 308 309 311 312 313 310 329 309 330 328 335 324 338 314 322 313 321 330 335 312 313 321 335 323 324 325 326 327 328 338 327 338 308 309 338 310 338 332 314 336 337 314 336 338 337 309 308 312 311 327 328 335 331 332 314 330 336 337 331 701 704 710 702 DVD Playe
51. diately TWIN VIEW Press to turn on and off Twin View For details see QO pages 53 55 CH Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down either CH button MEMORY STICK Press to display the Memory Stick Menu For details see Using the Memory Stick Viewer on page 61 PALETTE Press repeatedly to cycle through the three Custom DRC Palette options Also available in the Video Menu For details see Using the Video Menu on page 78 79 DISPLAY Press once to display the current channel number current time and channel label if set Press again to turn Display off GUIDE Press to display the program guide of your satellite program provider 45 z 3 D ra o or Ln Inside Panel To access the inside panel open the outside cover as shown A Opening the outside cover automatically switches the remote control to operate your VCR or DVD player depending on the position of the A V slide switch For details see page 47 Button Description 25 SYSTEM OFF Press to turn off all Sony brand audio video equipment at once May not function with older Sony equipment 26 Transport lt 4 Rewind Buttons Bb Play Record press together with B E Stop PP Fast forward il Pause 27 FREEZE Press to freeze the picture Press again to restore the o picture For det
52. e TV Use CONTROL S OUT to send signals to connected equipment HD DVD IN VIDEO IN IMONITOR AUDIO 1osov720p 480p 4800 3 7 ur amp VAR FIX 1 S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO 00000 OT i CONTROL s OOO Setting Up the Channel List After you finish connecting your TV you need to run Auto Setup to set up your channels The Auto Program screens appear when you turn on your TV for the first time after hooking it up Using Auto Program To exit the Tilt Correction and Vertical Correction screens press the MENU button For more details on using Auto Program see page 84 For more details on using Tilt Correction and Vertical Correction see pages 89 90 To run Auto Program the first time you turn on your TV 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV The Initial Setup screen appears Using the joystick on the remote control move the highlight to the desired language then press to select that language The next screen instructs you to connect your cable antenna Check that you ve connected your signal source as described on pages 16 to 22 To start Auto Program move the joystick to highlight Yes and then press Auto Program automatically creates a list of receivable channels When Auto Program is finished the Tilt Correction screen appears Move the joystick to correct any tilt of the picture You can choose a c
53. escribed 9 Wide Mode 82 Wide Screen described 9 Wide Zoom mode setting 82 widescreen 10 Z zoom feature with Twin View 55 Zoom mode setting 82 SONY LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty is applicable to U S residents only If you are a Canadian resident see the separately enclosed warranty for your product Sony Electronics Inc Sony warrants this Product including any accessories against defects in material or workmanship subject to any conditions set forth as follows 1 LABOR For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase if this Product is determined to be defective Sony will repair or replace the Product at its option at no charge or pay the labor charges to any Sony authorized service facility After the Warranty Period you must pay for all labor charges 2 PARTS In addition Sony will supply at no charge new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for a period of one 1 year color picture tube two 2 years After 90 days from the date of purchase labor for removal and installation is available from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at your expense 3 ACCESSORIES Parts and labor for all accessories are for one 1 year In home diagnostic warranty service is provided during the initial 90 day period for 19 measured diagonally or larger screen size through a Sony authorized service facility To obtain warranty service you must take the Product o
54. ew window and view a different source such as a VCR or DVD player in the second window by using the TV VIDEO button For details see Connecting Optional Equipment on page 23 Sources connected to the AUX VIDEO 5 VIDEO 6 and VIDEO 7 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 appears larger Twin View does not display channels that are blocked by parental settings see page 86 53 Activating the Picture To activate the picture in the right To activate the picture in the left window window Q Move the joystick Q Move the joystick Functions Available in the Active Highlighted Window To Do This Do This Tune to a channel Press 0 9 and then ENTER or wait 3 seconds or Press CH Adjust the volume Press VOL Mute the sound Press MUTING press again to unmute Switch the TV s input between Press ANT sources connected to the TV s VHF UHF and AUX inputs Switch the TV s input between Press TV VIDEO sources connected to the TV s A V inputs Change the picture size Move the joystick or For details see Changing the Picture Size on page 55 54 Changing the The zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right Picture Size pictures 1 Move the joystick or to activate the picture that you want to res
55. ge the direction of the scrolling move the joystick or 3 To change the speed of the scrolling move and hold the joystick torv 4 To change a frozen video picture to a live video move the joystick or to highlight the picture then press 5 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 INDEX Factors Affecting Scrolling Index Q Q a Scrolling Index does not function if you use a cable box to view all channels Sources connected to the AUX VIDEO 5 VIDEO 6 and VIDEO 7 inputs display in the left window but not the right windows Scrolling Index does not function if parental controls are set see page 86 51 Using Wide Mode Wide Screen mode lets you watch 4 3 normal broadcasts in several Wide Screen modes 16 9 aspect ratio When viewing high definition programs broadcast in 720p 1080i it is not possible to change between Wide Screen modes You can also access the Wide Mode settings in the Screen menu For details see page 82 Q Press WIDE MODE repeatedly to toggle through the following Wide Mode settings Example Description Wide Zoom enlarges the center portion of the 4 3 picture proportionately however only the left and right edges of the screen are stretched to fill the 16 9 screen The picture has a normal appearance as much as possible Wide Zoom 4
56. gt os Move through the Menu options ay Menus include navigation Select Genie ck help text that appears at the E PCRa OP HONO CANGE bottom of each Menu Change an option s settings tte Select confirm changed setting or Exit the Menu MENU Page 78 80 82 84 86 89 Using the Video Menu To select the Video Menu 1 Press MENU 2 Move the joystick or to Pa ie highlight the Video icon and picture o AAA hee press Hue oT 3 Move the joystick to highlight Eeee Tai Color Temp Cool i F ClearEdge VM High an option Press toselectan BUSSEN option Move 4 F e gt Select End MENU 4 Move the joystick gt to change settings Press to select the changed setting 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu To restore the factory default settings for Video settings Q Press RESET on the remote control when in the Video Menu Selecting Video The Video Menu includes the following options Op ilon To change from one Mode Mode Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and to another use the PIC MODE Customized sharpness button on the remote control picture Standard Select for standard picture settings viewing Movie Select to display a softer picture Voueancaliarthouden Pro Select to display a picture with minimum Menu settings Picture enhancements Brightness Color etc for each Picture Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color or Mode
57. he Memory 2 Move the joystick to return to the currently Stick menu bar back displayed thumbnails or to display the next to the thumbnails page of thumbnails Exit Memory Stick Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote Viewer control E e z lt n aa A as 67 Viewing Photos When you select a photo from the Memory Stick Index described on page 66 it displays as shown below with the following controls Information about selected photo Selected photo Previous next buttons Photo menu bar JPEGs captured using a digital video camera may appear to display motion in full screen This is a result of the way digital video cameras record still images and is not a result of a malfunction with the TV Photo Controls To Do This Do This Display the next or Move the joystick to highlight the previous file on the Previous Next button Then move the ary Memory Stick joystick to go to the previous file or gt to go When the menu is hidden to the next file Hide the Photo menu bar With the highlight in the Photo menu bar move displaying only the photo the joystick Display the hidden Photo Move the joystick move the joystick or to go to the previous or next photo as menu bar re D Display the Memory Stick Move the joystick to highlight Index in the Photo pe Index again menu bar and press o For details on the Memory Stick Index see page 67 vo
58. ick media in a location subject to Q High temperature such as near a heater or inside a hot car Q High humidity Q Direct sunlight Q Corrosive substances Q Magnetic fields Q Excessive dust Q Static electricity or electric noise Q Electric surges Store and carry Memory Stick media in its original case to ensure protection of stored data Save a backup of stored data Using the Menus Overview The Menu gives you access to the following features Menu Icon Video Press MENU to enter and exit Menus Description Allows you to make adjustments to your picture settings It also allows you to customize the Picture Mode based on the type of program you are viewing select Advanced Video options and more Offers enhanced audio options such as listening to second audio programming SAP or customizing the Effect of the sound on your TV Allows you to make Wide Mode adjustments and make changes to the screen s vertical center and size Allows you to set up a Favorite Channel list run the Auto Program function skip and label channels and more Lets you control the viewing of programs based on their ratings Provides options for setting up your system including selecting closed caption modes setting the Timer labeling video inputs selecting the language of the on screen menus and more Navigating Through Menus To Do This Press Display the Menu MENU Move through the Menus t
59. io input jacks DVI HDTV IN 7 VIDEO HHH NE DS VIDEO IN moniror AUDIO 1 a fa UT S H 1 DVI cable HD DVD IN 10801721 0 amp VARIED gt Sc x AN cable OOF I Zs ae Bee il ae gt OO O gt VHF UHF Zz o S S 37 Camcorder For easy connection of a camcorder the TV has front A V input jacks If you prefer however you can connect the camcorder to the TV s Using rear A V input jacks 3 S VIDEO jacks See page 23 To connect a camcorder 1 Use A V cables to connect the camcorder s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks VIDEO 2 INPUT S VIDEO Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc If you have a mono camcorder connect its audio output jack to the TV s L MONO audio jack Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the camcorder Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the camcorder input VIDEO 2 in the illustration Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90 identify equipment connected to the TV 38 Audio Receiver For improved sound quality you may want to play the
60. ize 2 Move the joystick to enlarge the picture 3 Move the joystick to make the picture smaller When you adjust the picture sizes the TV memorizes the change The next time you use the Twin View function the memorized sizes appear 59 Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to eight favorite channels that you specify Creating a List of 1 Press MENU to display the Menu Favorite Channels 2 Move the joystick or to highlight the Channel icon and press 3 Press to select Favorite Channels For details on using the i piece Channel Menu see page 84 4 Move the joystick or to highlight a Favorite Channel number 1 8 and press 5 Move the joystick or to highlight a channel you want to assign to the Favorite Channel number A preview of the highlighted channel appears in the upper right of the screen Press to select that channel as a Favorite Channel 6 To add more channels to your favorites list repeat steps 4 5 To clear a Favorite Channel move the joystick or to highlight the channel you want to clear Press and then press RESET 7 Press MENU to exit the Menu Displaying a List 1 Press FAVORITES The Favorite Channels list appears of Favorite Channels l Preview of highlighted T A Favorite To assign Channel Labels Favorites Channel e g ABC HBO MTV etc to ABC channel numbers as shown at F
61. l Content Protection 15 Basic Connections Connecting a Cable or Antenna The way in which you will connect your TV varies depending on how your home receives a signal cable cable box antenna and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR If You Are Connecting See Page Cable or Antenna Only 17 1 No cable box or VCR Cable and Antenna Only 18 1 No cable box or VCR Cable Box and Cable Only 20 1 Cable box unscrambles only some channels usually premium channels 1 NoVCR Cable Box Only 22 1 Cable box unscrambles all channels 1 NoVCR If you are connecting a VCR Q See the connections described on pages 24 and 26 16 Cable or Antenna Only For best results use one of the following connections if you are connecting a cable or an antenna and you Q Do not need a cable box to unscramble channels If you have a cable box see pages 20 22 Q Donot intend to connect a VCR If you have a VCR see pages 24 and 26 The connection you choose depends on the cable type you have in your home as described below 75 ohm coaxial cable usually found in newer homes Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF Only or TV combined pooh kal VHF UHF or coania md De Cable VHF UHF 300 ohm twin lead cable usually found in older homes Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF Only or 300 ohm twin UHF Only or lead cable combined E s VHF UHF VHF UHF Q Antenna connector not supplied 75 ohm coaxial and 300
62. l 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 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment O OOO Installing U To prevent internal heat buildup do not block the ventilation openings U Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration Q 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 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 Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are provided on the front of this instruction m
63. lit even when the TV is turned off 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 on pages 26 27 you must use a special bi directional splitter that is designed to work with your digital cable box Contact your cable provider for details Specifications Picture Tube Antenna Television System Channel Coverage Power Requirements Inputs Outputs DVI HDTV Video IN S Video IN Audio IN Component Video Input CONTROL S IN OUT Variable Fixed Audio OUT Supplied Accessories Visible Screen Size Actual CRT Size Speaker Output Dimensions W x H x D Mass Power Consumption FD Trinitron tube 75 ohm external terminal for VHF UHF NTSC American TV Standard VHF UHF CATV 120V 60 Hz 2 13 14 69 1 125 1 terminal 3 3V T M D S 50 ohms The DVI HDTV input terminal is compliant with the EIA 861 standard and is not intended for use with personal computers 4 total 1 on front panel 3 total 1 on front panel 7 total 1 on front panel 2 Y Pp Pp Remote Control AA R6 Batteries KV 30XBR910 KV 34XBR910 KV 30XBR910 KV 34XBR910 7 5 W x 2 15 W subwoofer KV 30XBR910 KV 34XBR910 KV 30XBR910 KV 34XBR910 In Use In Standby 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sy
64. more details see page 99 82 If 4 3 Default is set to anything but Off the Wide Mode setting changes only for the current channel When you change channels or inputs Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the 4 3 Default setting To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed set 4 3 Default to Off Option Description 4 3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4 3 sources Normal Vertical Center Vertical Size Wide Zoom Full Zoom Off Select to enlarge the 4 3 size picture while the upper and lower parts of the picture are condensed to fit the wide screen Select to return the 4 3 picture to normal mode Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally only to fill the wide screen Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the wide screen Select to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the channel or input is changed 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 and press G to choose a correction between 15 and 15 Zoom mode and 5 and 5 Wide Zoom mode Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes Move the joystick or and press to choose a correction between 7 and 7 83 Using the Channel Menu
65. move the Memory Stick Duo see Removing a Memory Stick on page 65 a rn ba i 64 Removing a To remove a Memory Stick Memory Stick 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off When the light is on this indicates that the TV is reading data from the Memory Stick Removing the Memory Stick while a file is being accessed when the Memory Stick LED on the TV s front panel is lit may damage the Memory Stick or its contents 2 Push the Memory Stick gently into the slot and then release it The Memory Stick media is ejected Do not pull out the Memory Stick without first pushing it in otherwise the TV s locking mechanism may become damaged 3 Pull the Memory Stick completely out of the slot To protect small children from injury from Memory Stick Media remove all Memory Stick media from the TV s Memory Stick slot and store it in a safe location when it is not in use z D 3 E lt wu Ep fe 65 Using the Memory Stick Index Turn on the TV and insert a Memory Stick that contains the photo or movie files you want to view For details see page 63 If the Memory Stick Index does not appear press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control The Memory Stick Index appears which displays thumbnail images of the files stored on the Memory Stick Information about the highlighted photo or movie JUL 30 2003 Highlighted thumbnail Thumbnails of photos a
66. n color coded to connectors S VIDEO GGE Connect red to red white to white etc Audio cable 23 VCR and Cable For best results use this connection if Q Your cable company does not require you to use a cable box About Using This Connection with Dual Picture Twin View etc Features With this connection you can use all the dual picture features To connect the VCR and cable 1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR s VHF UHF input jack 2 Usea coaxial cable to connect the VCR s VHF UHF output jack See page 23 to the TV s VHF UHF jack 3 Use an A V cable to connect the VCR s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks 4 Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 41 VIDEO IN Monitor AUDIO ieee raopeop ean Coaxial kable 1 3 a OL treet 5 6 oO Or Q VCR 2 Obe AUX AUDIOR AUDIOL VIDEO OUT 1 ER LINE eat ches OUT Q IN Ba Re Hi CATV cable 5 eG 3 VHF UHF IN OUT 00 Cables are often color coded to connectors A A A Connect red to red white to white etc AN cable 24 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the VCR Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the illustration Watch cable channel
67. nc negative C 0 286 Vp p Burst signal 75 ohms 500 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance 47 kilohm Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative Pg 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Pr 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms More than 408 mVrms at the maximum volume setting Variable More than 408 mVrms Fixed Impedance output 2 kilohms RM Y188 2 supplied for remote control 30 in 762 mm picture measured diagonally 34 in 863 6mm picture measured diagonally 32 in 812 8 mm picture measured diagonally 36 in 914 4 mm picture measured diagonally 898 x 607 x 563 mm 35 3 8 x 23 7 8 x 22 1 8 in 994 x 652 x 605 mm 39 1 8 x 25 5 8 x 23 7 8 in 70 kg 155 lbs 90 kg 199 lbs 280 W 1W Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Optional Accessories Q A V Cable VMC 810 820 830 HG Q Audio Cable RKC 515HG Q Component Video Cable VMC 10 30 HG Q TV Stand for KV 30XBR910 SU 30XBR1 TV Stand for KV 34XBR910 SU 34XBR1 0 9 buttons 45 50 16 9 aspect ratio 52 4 3 aspect ratio 52 4 3 Default settings 83 A Advanced Video 79 ANT button 44 50 antenna connecting 17 Audio Menu 77 80 Audio Out 81 audio receiver connecting 39 Auto Program channel setup 41 84 Auto SAP MTS setting 80 AUX jack described 15 AV1 3 DVD slide switch 46 balance adjusting 80 bass adjusting 80 batteries inserting in remote 43 bilingual audio 80 blocking programs See ratings brightness adjusting 78 C c
68. nd movies Memory Stick menu bar SlideShow Folder T Memory Stick About the Lock and Movie Icons on the Thumbnail Images Indicates the thumbnail is a movie MPEG1 file instead of a photo JPEG file a Indicates the thumbnail is locked Locked files cannot be changed or deleted For details see Protect on page 74 a rn ba i 66 Using the Memory The following describes how to use the Memory Stick Index SeSi Move the highlight Move the joystick to a photo or movie E thumbnail Display the Press For details see Viewing Photos on highlighted photo page 68 and Playing Movies on page 71 or movie file full screen Display the next 1 Move the joystick to select V page of thumbnails 2 Move the joystick to display the next page of thumbnails Display the 1 Move the joystick to select V previous or next 2 Move the joystick to select A page of thumbnails 3 To go to the previous page move the joystick To go to the next page move the joystick Use the Memory 1 Move the joystick to select V Stick menu bar to 2 Move the joystick or to select Slide Show access additional Folder or Memory Stick options 3 Move the joystick or to select the option you want to change For details on these options see Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options on page 73 Move the highlight 1 Move the joystick or gt to select V from t
69. ng directly into the TV To connect a VCR and cable box you need A splitter which is a small inexpensive device that you can purchase at your local electronics store DIGITAL CABLE BOX USERS If you are connecting a digital cable box you will need a special bi directional splitter that is designed to work with your digital cable box Contact your cable provider for details Three coaxial cables QO One A V cable or one S VIDEO cable with audio cables To connect the VCR and cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the single input jack of the splitter 2 Usea coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter s two output jacks to the TV s VHF UHF jack 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter s other output jack to the cable box s input jack 4 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box s output jack to the VCR s RF input jack AN Usi SAO jacks 5 Usean A V cable to connect the VCR s A V output jacks to the See page 23 TV s A V input jacks 6 Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 41 26 VIDEO IN AUDIO MONITORI OUT VAR FIX 4 HD DVD IN 1080i7720p 480p 480i Y S voso OE IAN AUDIE R VIDEO E ww r EC Splitter OO Ps pus Qinot supplied 1 Or CONVERTER Coaxial Bea pe ee 2 p CATV
70. ngly cautioned Mature Audience only Content Based Ratings 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 You can view blocked programs by entering the password Press the ENTER button when tuned to a blocked program then enter the password This temporarily switches off the Parental Lock To reactivate the Parental Lock settings turn off the TV When the TV is turned on again your Parental Lock settings are reactivated 87 Canadian Models Selecting Custom Rating Options Viewing Blocked Programs 88 For Canadian models the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options For US models see page 87 Option Description English Rating C C8 G PG 14 18 French Rating G 8 ans 13 ans 16 ans 18 ans U S A Rating All children Children 8 years and older General programming Parental Guidance Viewers 14 and older Adult programming General programming Not recommended for young children Not recommended for ages under 13 Not recommended for ages under 16 Programming restricted to adults See US Models on page 87 for details You can view blocked programs by entering the password Press the ENTER button when tuned to a blocked program then enter the
71. ntrols Information about selected movie Selected movie Enlarge button Play pause button Previous next buttons E Movie menu bar H4 a Movie Controls To Do This Do This Enlarge the movie Move the joystick to highlight Enlarge and then window press G To display the movie controls again The quality of the movie when enlarged depends on the resolution of the MPEG1 file See your camera s instruction manual for details press G When the movie ends the movie controls are displayed again Play the movie with the Move the joystick to highlight gt Play and then movie controls displayed press Pause the movie Move the eee to highlight Hl Pause and then press Display the previous or Move the aad to highlight the FAJA next file on the Memory Previous Next button Then move the aeyetick Stick to go to the previous file or gt to go to the next file Hide the Movie menu With the highlight in the Movie menu bar move 3 bar displaying only the the joystick o movie s Display the hidden Move the joystick A A Movie menu bar Access additional options See Movie Menu Bar Options on page 72 in the Movie menu bar Exit Memory Stick Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote Viewer control 71 Movie Menu To access the Movie menu bar Bar Options 1 Move the joystick to highlight Index in the Movie menu bar 2 Move the joystick or to select Index Sli
72. o grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 ss amp Antenna lead in wire Antenna discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 Electric service A Grounding conductors equipment _ NEC Section 810 21 Ground clamps 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 LC When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed FRAYED OR TAUT AG LINE CRACKED PLUG Q If liquid has been spilled into the set or objects have fallen into the product L Tf the set has been exposed to rain or water Q Ifthe set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged Q Ifthe 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
73. oo ve you set i Skip Add when you use the CH buttons st da tae CAN AE ACES 1 Move the joystick or to scroll through the Daly ante oeoa channels until you find the channel you want to skip or add Then press to select it 2 Move the joystick or to toggle between Add or Skip Then press to select 3 Toaddor skip more channels repeat steps 1 and 2 4 Move the joystick to return to the Channel Menu or press MENU to exit the Menus Channel Label Allows you to assign labels such as station call letters to channel numbers You can label up to 20 channels 1 Move the joystick to highlight Channel and press 2 Move the joystick to scroll through the channel numbers 1 125 Then press Q to select the channel number that you want to assign a label Move the joystick to highlight Label and press Move the joystick to scroll through the label characters A Z 0 9 etc Then press to select the highlighted character Repeat to add up to 5 characters to the label A w To assign labels to more channels repeat steps 1 4 Move the joystick to return to the Channel Menu or press MENU to exit the Menus NO UI 85 Selecting Parent Options If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system you should select Child Youth or Young Adult to help simplify the rating selection To set more specific ratings select Custom For descriptions of Child Youth and
74. or than the MP3 files on the Memory Stick List of MP3 Displays a list of all MP3 files found at the top Files level root of the Memory Stick To show additional MP3 files stored in other folders on the Memory Stick select Complete List TE Complete Displays a list of all available MP3 files The When you select Complete List list is sorted in alphabetical order grouped by List it may take a moment to folder display the list of all MP3 files Transition Allows you to select an effect to be used when advancing to Effect the next file in the Slide Show Off Uses a quick change or cut Fade Uses a cross fade Wipe Uses a linear sweep that moves across the Wipe screen revealing the next image while Wipe covering the previous image Wipe aa Random Randomly cycles through all Transition Some JPEG files may take Effects longer to display than others which may make it seem longer than the interval you selected for Slide Duration Allows you to specify a timed slide advance after a selected time interval Select from 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min 5 min D 3 f ba d lt un A An Slide Duration Repeat On Slide Show continuously loops off Slide Show plays once through all files and ends 73 2 rn ba e o Folder Menu Options Files that are protected are indicated by the Lock icon The Rotate and Protect functions do not change the file s modification date
75. orrection between 7 and 7 When finished press The Vertical Correction screen appears Move the joystick to make a vertical correction to the picture You can choose a correction between 5 and 5 When finished press The lowest numbered channel is displayed To reset the TV to factory settings 1 2 3 Press POWER to turn on the TV Hold down RESET on the remote control Press TV POWER on the TV The TV will turn itself off then back on Release RESET 41 Using the Remote Control Overview This chapter describes how to set up program and use the TV s remote control Topic Page Inserting Batteries 43 Button Descriptions Outside Panel 44 Inside Panel 46 Programming the Remote Control 47 Inserting Batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the remote control 2 Insert two size AA R6 batteries supplied by matching the and terminals on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery cover 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 43 Remote Control Button Descriptions Outside Panel Button Description i
76. ory Stick Viewer supports only MP3 files with a fixed data rate of 128 kbps kilobits per second Only MP3 files that are named with the file extension mp3 are displayed in the list MP3 files are played in alphabetical order according to the folder in which they are stored If you want to change the playlist order rename your files alphabetically in the order in which you want them to play Some variations of MPEG1 movies may not be compatible with the Memory Stick Viewer The quality of the movie when enlarged depends on the resolution of the MPEGI file See your camera s instruction manual for details 97 Problem Possible Remedies Error message is displayed Error icon is displayed 98 a a m No Memory Stick Memory Stick Locked Memory Stick Error Format Error 2 La Lr By There is no Memory Stick in the slot The lock mechanism on the Memory Stick is engaged The Memory Stick in the slot might be damaged try a different Memory Stick The Memory Stick may have been formatted using a PC or other device that is not compatible with cameras The file is not a valid MPEG1 or JPEG format The thumbnail is not DCF compatible The file is a JPEG or an MPEG1 but the thumbnail is unreadable The file is unreadable Video Problem No picture screen not lit no sound Dark poor or no picture screen lit good sound No color Only snow and noise appear on the screen
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78. password This temporarily switches off the Parental Lock To reactivate the Parental Lock settings turn off the TV When the TV is turned on again your Parental Lock settings are reactivated Using the Setup Menu Ae F Selecting Setup Options To select the Setup Menu 1 2 Press MENU Move the joystick or to highlight the Setup icon and press OME Caption Vision Off Video Label Tilt Correction Vertical Correction Language English Move the joystick to highlight FE an option Press to select an option Demo Move A ZE Select End MENU Move the joystick to change settings Press to select the changed setting Press MENU to exit the Menu The Setup Menu includes the following options Option Description Caption Vision Allows you to select from three closed caption modes for programs that are broadcast with closed caption CC1 CC2 Displays a printed version of the CC3 CC4 dialog or sound effects of a program Should be set to CC1 for most programs Text1 Text2 Displays network station Text3 Text4 information presented using either half or the whole screen if available For closed captioning set to CCI Info 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
79. peatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV s video inputs to You must program the remote control the first time you use it See Programming the Remote Control on pages 47 to 48 Press Open the outside cover as shown on page 46 Then set the A V slide switch to the position you programmed for the VCR CH B and simultaneously gt a lt lt H BP or 44 during playback release to resume normal playback TV VCR To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver Turn on off Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Display channel number Display SAT Guide Display SAT Menu Move highlight cursor Select item SAT CABLE FUNCTION SAT CABLE POWER 0 9 ENTER CH JUMP DISPLAY GUIDE MENU Move the joystick gt Operating a Cable Box Operating a DVD Player Operating an MDP Laserdisc Player Activate the remote control SAT CABLE FUNCTION to operate the cable box Turn on off SAT CABLE POWER Select a channel 0 9 ENTER Change channels CH Back to previous channel JUMP To Do This Press Activate the remote control Open the outside cover as shown on page 46 to operate the DVD Then set the A V slide switch to the position you programmed for the DVD player Play Lag Stop E Pause H Step through different B to step forward or lt 44 to step backward tracks of the disc
80. pecific channel For details see Using the Channel Menu on page 84 Switch the TV s input Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV s VHF UHF between the cable box and unscrambled channels and AUX scrambled inputs cable 21 Cable Box Only For best results use this connection if Q Your cable company scrambles all channels which requires you to use a cable box Q You do not have a VCR If you have a VCR see pages 24 and 26 With this connection you can Q Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV s VHF UHF jack You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box About Using This Connection with Dual Picture Twin View etc Features With this connection all channels come into the TV through your cable box and only one unscrambled signal is sent to the TV so you cannot use the dual picture features If some of your channels are scrambled but others are not consider using the Cable Box and Cable connection on page 20 instead To connect the cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the cable box s input jack 2 Usea coaxial cable to connect the cable box s output jack to the TV s VHF UHF jack CATV Coaxial cable cable 23 ENUF Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 and then use the cable box to switch
81. pplying a reverse 3 2 pulldown process Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural looking Allows you to customize the level of detail Reality and smoothness Clarity You can create up to three Custom DRC Palettes 1 Move the joystick to highlight Custom 1 Custom 2 or Custom 3 and then press The DRC palette appears Custom 1 26 Reality Clarity 1 2 Move the joystick to adjust the position of the marker As you move the higher along the Reality axis the picture becomes more detailed As you move the to the right along the Clarity axis the details become more smoothly integrated with one another 3 Tosave the setting press To return the Custom options to the default factory settings press the RESET button 79 Using the Audio Menu Ad To select the Audio Menu 1 Press MENU 2 Move the joystick or to highlight the Audio icon and FSA a ass Bal ance TTT LE press Steady Sound Off Effect Simulated 3 Move thejoystick to highlight PERS Speaker On an option Press to select Audio Out Fixed an option Move f e gt Select SECHT 4 Move the joystick gt to change settings Press to select the changed setting 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu 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
82. put of the TV is fixed Use your audio receiver s remote control to adjust the volume through your audio system 81 fru Using the Screen Menu To select the Screen Menu Audio Screen Channel Paront Setup 1 Press MENU x BE 2 Move the joystick or gt to Wide Mode Wide Zoom move to the Screen icon and 4 3 Default Wide Zoom press Vertical Size 3 Move the joystick or to move to an option Press to select an option 4 Move the joystick gt to change settings Press to select the changed setting 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu Selecting Screen The Screen menu includes the following options Mose een _ 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 4 3 sources Normal Select to return the 4 3 picture to normal control mode Full Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally only to fill the wide screen Zoom Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the wide screen Wide Mode is unavailable while in Twin View or when viewing HD 1080i 720p sources In some cases wide screen programs will be shown in aspect ratios that require the display of black bands at the top and bottom of your 16 9 screen For
83. quipped 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 lt way This is a safety feature If you are unable to SD insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing a re the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in Alternate Warning For the set with a three wire grounding type AC plug This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are 7 3 unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact cE jW your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug P 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 power cord during a heavy storm Lightning may
84. r deliver the Product freight prepaid in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree or protection to any authorized Sony service facility This warranty does not cover customer instruction installation set up adjustments or signal reception problems This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the Product including the antenna This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance connection to improper voltage supply or attempted repair by anyone other than facility authorized by Sony to service the Product This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables such as fuses or batteries This warranty is valid only in the United States Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
85. receiver or VCR Activate the TV remote For the satellite receiver press SAT CABLE FUNCTION For the VCR open the control to operate the satellite outside cover as shown on page 46 Then set the A V slide switch to the receiver or VCR position you programmed for the VCR Control satellite receiverand See Operating a Satellite Receiver on page 58 and Operating a VCR on VCR functions with the TV page 58 remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90 identify equipment connected to the TV 33 DVD Player with For best results use this connection if your DVD player has Component component video Y Ps PR jacks Video Connectors To connect a DVD player with component video connectors 1 Use three separate component video cables to connect the DVD player s Y Ps and Pr jacks to the Y Ps and Pr jacks VIDEO 5 on the TV The Y Ps and Pr jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y CB and Cr or Y B Y and R Y If so connect the cables to like colors 2 Usean audio cable to connect the DVD player s audio output jacks to the TV s VIDEO 5 audio input jacks Component video cables v 1 EI DVD player a mon pon ofS 3 4 OUT faam i 6 LINE OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT R AUDIOi L VIDEO Y PB PR S VIDEO VIDEO L MONO MINIG R O
86. reen menu For details see page 82 Press to display the Menu Press again to exit from the Menu For details see Using the Menus on page 77 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 repeatedly to cycle through the available high resolution picture modes Interlaced Progressive CineMotion Also available in the Video Menu For details see Selecting Video Options on pages 78 79 Press to reset the settings to the factory defaults See pages 78 and 80 Also used to clear Favorite Channels see page 56 Press to display the Favorite Channels list For details see page 56 Button Description 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 CODE SET Press to program the remote control to operate non Sony video equipment For details see Programming the Remote Control on page 47 POWER SAT CABLE Press to turn on and off the satellite receiver Buttons or cable box TV Press to turn on and off the TV PIC MODE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available video picture modes Vivid Standard Movie Pro Also available in the Video Menu For details see Selecting Video Options on pages 78 79 0 9 Press 0 9 to select a channel the channel changes after ENTER 3 seconds Press ENTER to change channels imme
87. rs Manufacturer Code Sony General Electric Hitachi JVC Magnavox Mitsubishi Oritron Panasonic Philips Pioneer RCA Proscan Samsung Toshiba Zenith Cable Boxes Manufacturer Code Sony Hamlin Regal Jerrold G I Motorola Oak Panasonic Pioneer Scientific Atlanta Tocom Zenith 751 755 758 756 757 761 759 753 757 752 755 758 754 760 230 222 223 224 225 226 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 218 227 228 229 219 220 221 214 215 209 210 211 216 217 212 213 Satellite Receivers Manufacturer Code Sony Dish Network Echostar General Electric Hitachi Hughes Mitsubishi Panasonic RCA PROSCAN Toshiba 801 810 810 802 805 804 809 803 802 808 806 807 Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV Topic Page Watching TV 50 Using the Scrolling Index 51 Using WideMode 52 Using Twin View 53 7 Using Favorite Channels 560 Using the Freeze Function a i 57 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 68 49 Watching TV For a complete list of all the functions of the remote control see pages 43 48 50 To Do This Do This Activate the remote control to Press TV FUNCTION operate the TV Turn on off the TV Press TV POWER Tune directly to a channel Press 0 9 and then ENTER or wait 3 seconds or Press CH Adjust the volume Press VOL
88. ry Stick Viewer can display is 2 000 files total including all JPEG MPEG1 and MP3 files If you are using a Memory Stick with the Memory Select function try changing the position of the A B select switch JPEGs captured using a digital video camera may appear to display motion in full screen This is a result of the way digital video cameras record still images and is not a result of a malfunction with the TV The Memory Stick might be locked Unlock the Memory Stick and try rotating the image again The file might not have information EXIF data that is usually generated when a digital camera records a photo In this case it is not possible to save the rotation There might be insufficient space on the Memory Stick to save the rotated file Try deleting one or more files and rotating the image again Set the File Information option to On or Off see page 72 Move the joystick to display the menu again Check the TV s volume or Speaker page 81 settings To hear JPEG voice memo in full screen view select the Digital Camera Folders option and set the Filter option to Show All Check that the Music option is not to set to Off see page 73 The Memory Stick Viewer can display a maxiumum of 2 000 files total including all JPEG MPEG1 and MP3 files Make sure that the file is named with the file extension mp3 MP3 files on your Memory Stick only can be played as background music during a Slide Show see page 73 The Mem
89. s Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input VHF UHF in the illustration Set up the TV remote control If you have a non Sony VCR you must program the remote control See to operate the VCR Programming the Remote Control on pages 47 48 Activate the TV remote Open the outside cover as shown on page 46 Then set the A V slide switch control to operate the VCR to the position you programmed for the VCR Control VCR functions with See Operating a VCR on page 58 the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90 identify equipment connected to the TV 25 VCR and Cable Box For best results use this connection if Q Your cable company scrambles some channels such as premium channels which requires you to use a cable box but does not scramble all channels About Using This Connection with Dual Picture Twin View etc Features With this connection you can use all the dual picture features With this connection you can Q Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box see Programming the Remote Control on page 47 Q Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV s VHF UHF jack The TV s tuner provides a better signal than the cable box Q Record channels coming through the cable box and channels comi
90. store Video settings to factory settings How to restore Audio settings to factory settings Cannot cycle through the other video equipment connected to the TV Cannot operate Menu Lost password TV makes popping sound when turned on LED on front panel is lit Digital cable box does not work 100 Possible Remedies m Turn on the TV While holding down the RESET button on the remote control press the POWER button on the TV The TV will turn itself off then back on again Release the RESET button Press the RESET button on the remote control while in the Video Menu see page 78 Press the RESET button on the remote control while in the Audio Menu see page 80 Be sure the Video Label option is not set to Skip see page 90 If a menu option appears in gray this indicates that the TV is in a state in which the menu option is not available In the password screen see page 86 enter the following master password 4357 The master password clears your previous password it cannot be used to temporarily unblock channels This is a normal sound that results from the TV automatically degaussing each time it is turned on The STAND BY LED see page 13 blinks when the TV is turned on then shuts off when the picture is displayed If the LED blinks continuously this may indicate the TV needs service The TIMER LED see page 13 indicates that the timer is set page 91 When the timer is set this LED will remain
91. strike while you are holding the cable or cord causing serious injury Turn off your TV and wait for the weather to improve Memory Stick To protect small children from injury from Memory Stick Media remove all Memory Stick media from the TV s Memory Stick slot and store it in a safe location when it is not in use Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the set through the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the set Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards 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 cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set If a snapping or popping sound from a TV set is continuous or frequent while the TV is operating unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician It is normal for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds particularly when being turned on or off Installation Always 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
92. sword Select Country U S A Select to use USA ratings see page 87 Canada Select to use Canadian ratings see page 88 US Models Selecting Custom Rating Options The Content Based Ratings are linked to the level of the Age Based Rating For example a program with an Age Based Rating of TV PG V Violence rating may contain moderate violence while a TV 14 V Violence rating may contain more intense violence To ensure maximum blocking capability set the Age Based Ratings 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 Viewing Blocked Programs For US models the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options For Canadian models see page 88 Option Description Movie Rating TV Rating Block programs by their rating content or both Unrated Block programs or movies that are broadcast without a rating G PG PG 13 R NC 17 and X All children and General Audience Parental Guidance suggested Parental Guidance for children under 13 Restricted viewing parental guidance is suggested for children under 17 No one 17 or under allowed Age Based Ratings TV Y TV Y7 TV G TV PG TV 14 TV MA All children Directed to children age 7 and older General Audience Parental Guidance suggested Parents Stro
93. the TV s remote control Press to turn on and off the TV 13 Rear Panel DVI HDTV IN VAR FIX O O s VIDEO TO CONVERTER upc AUDIO i OQ as IN OUT 14 Jack Description 1 DVI HDTV VIDEO AUDIO R L VIDEO 7 IN S VIDEO IN 1 3 VIDEO IN 1 3 4 VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUT VAR FIX L MONO R HD DVD IN 5 6 1080i 720p 480p 480i AUX TO CONVERTER 9 VHF UHF CONTROL S IN OUT Can accommodate a copy protected digital connection HDCP to other devices such as digital set top boxes that have compatible interfaces The DVI HDTV input terminal is compliant with the EIA 861 standard and is not intended for use with personal computers See the instruction manual that came with your equipment for details about connecting and using it with the TV Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO S VIDEO provides better picture quality than either composite video 3 or VHF UHF 9 connections Connect to the composite A V output jacks on your VCR or other video component A fourth component A V input jack VIDEO 2 is located on the front panel of the TV This video connection provides better picture quality than the VHF UHF 9 connec
94. the TV screen and then the even lines 1080i is one of the formats used by HDTV High Definition TV Contacting Sony Troubleshooting Twin View 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 US residents only or 416 499 SONY 7669 Canadian residents only Before calling Sony customer support please write down the model and serial numbers of your TV You ll find this information on the front cover of this manual Problem Possible Remedies I cannot get Twin View to m work m m There is no Twin View m window or it is just static m Lad Twin View cannot display anything but TV channels Twin View displays the same 1 program in both windows If you are using a cable box to unscramble all channels as shown on page 22 you cannot use the Twin View feature This is because the cable box can unscramble only one channel at a time But if you need the cable box to unscramble only some usually premium channels you can use Twin View for unscrambled channels if you connect both a cable and cable box as shown on page 20 You can use Twin View to view a signal from a different source that is connected to the TV s A V jacks such as a VCR or DVD player in the second window by pressing the TV VIDEO button while in Twin View Sources connected to the AUX VIDEO
95. the following options oppor Treble Adjust to decrease or increase higher pitched sounds Bass Adjust to decrease or increase lower pitched sounds Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance Steady Sound Auto Select to stabilize the volume To change quickly from one Off Select to turn off Steady Sound Effect to another use the Effect TruSurround Select for surround sound for stereo programs button on the inside panel of the only remote control Simulated Adds a surround like effect to mono programs Off Normal stereo or mono reception MTS Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a Enjoy stereo program broadcast in stereo bilingual and Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second mono programs audio programs when a signal is received If no SAP signal is present the TV remains in Stereo mode Mono Select for mono reception Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts 80 Option Description Speaker On Select to turn on the TV speakers off Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV s sound only through your external audio system speakers Audio Out This option can be set only when the Speaker option is set Easy control of to Off volume Variable The TV s speakers are turned off but the adjustments volume output from your audio system can still be controlled by the TV s remote control Fixed The TV s speakers are turned off and the volume out
96. the joystick to go back to the previous setting 3 Press MENU to exit the Menu Runs a demonstration of on screen Menus 91 Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics Topic Page Glossary 94 Contacting Sony 95 Troubleshooting 95 Specifications i 101 Optional Accessories 101 Index 103 93 Glossary analog signal aspect ratio component video degauss digital television DTV National Television System Committee NTSC RF S VIDEO VHF UHF 480i 480p 720p 1080i 94 A signaling method that uses continuous changes in the amplitude or frequency of an electronic transmission to convey information Refers to the ratio between the width and height of the screen This TV has a 16 9 widescreen aspect ratio as opposed to a 4 3 aspect ratio 4 3 aspect ratio 16 9 aspect ratio Component video is sent through three cables two color shade chrominance signals and one brightness luminance signal Component video achieves greater color accuracy than composite video or S VIDEO by splitting chrominance into two separate portions Composite video is sent through a single cable Composite video combines the color shade chrominance and brightness luminance information into one video signal A process that demagnetizes the metal components in the TV monitor which eliminates image distortion that can result from magnetic charges acq
97. tion Lets you record the program you are watching to a VCR When two VCRs are connected you can use the TV as a monitor for tape to tape editing not available with 480p 720p or 1080i when the input is set to VIDEO 5 or 6 Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment You can use these outputs to listen to your TV s audio through your stereo system Connect to your DVD player s or digital set top box s component video Y PB PR and audio L R jacks Component video provides better picture quality than 2 3j or 9 Auxiliary RF input that connects to your antenna CATV cable or cable box output jack This is convenient if you are using two VHF UHF sources antenna CATV cable or cable box For details see pages 18 to 21 Connects to your cable box input jack This VHF UHF output jack lets you set up your TV to switch between scrambled channels coming through a cable box and unscrambled cable channels Use this jack instead of a splitter to get better picture quality when you need to switch between scrambled and unscrambled cable channels For details see pages 20 to 21 Primary RF input that connects to your VHF UHF antenna or cable Allows the TV to receive IN and send OUT remote control signals to other Sony infrared controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function High bandwidth Digita
98. ty Notes on Using Memory Stick Media About DCF File Most Sony brand digital still and video cameras automatically Names record still photo and movie files using DCF compliant directory and file names If you selected the Digital Camera Folders option as described on page 74 you might want to have your digital camera s instruction manual handy in order to check how files and directories are organized for your specific model of digital camera DCF stands for Design Rules for Camera File Systems which are specifications established by the Japan Electronic Industry Development Association JEIDA 4e lt n ra 75 a rn ba i Memory Stick Precautions 76 When using Memory Stick media follow these precautions Q Q Q To avoid permanent damage to still image data do not turn off the TV or remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being read as indicated by the Memory Stick indicator light being on Avoid touching the terminal of Memory Stick media or bringing it into contact with a metal object Do not drop bend or submit Memory Stick media to external shock Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media Avoid getting liquid on Memory Stick media Apply labels only within the designated label area SONY Label Area 4 ve MEMORY STICK To avoid permanent damage to still image data do not use or store Memory St
99. uctions for setting up your TV TV Controls and Connectors 12 15 Basic Connections Connecting a Cable or Antenna 16 22 Connecting Optional Equipment VCR and Cable 24 VCR and Cable Box 26 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 28 Satellite Receiver 30 Satellite Receiver and VCR 32 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 34 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 36 DVI Equipped Device 37 Camcorder 38 Audio Receiver 39 Using the CONTROL S Feature 40 Setting Up the Channel List 41 About the AC The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with a hook Use Power Cord caution when removing the AC plug from its holder Gently slide the plug upward to remove it from the hook Once removed the AC power plug should automatically disengage from its stored location Do not plug in the AC power cord until you have made all other connections You can detach the cord from f inl this hook AC power cord 4l 11 TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5e 7 8 9 j 13 TIMER STANDBY POWER VIDEO 2 INPUT Ola paaa fey o i la folo VIDEO _L MONO AUDIO R 12 Item Description 1 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 INPUT 2 VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R VIDEO 2 INPUT 3 MENU te aoe so 7 TV VIDEO 8 VOLUME 9 CHANNEL 10 11 Memory Stick LED
100. uired by the TV s components Your TV degausses automatically when it is turned on A new technology for transmitting and receiving broadcast television signals DTV provides clearer resolution and improved sound quality over analog television A unit of the Federal Communications Commission Washington DC that establishes television standards in the United States such as NTSC Color the standard used in this TV Radio Frequency That part of the frequency spectrum that is used to transmit TV and radio signals S VIDEO requires a single cable which carries the brightness luminance and color chrominance signals of the picture separately S VIDEO provides better resolution than composite video which carries the signals together VHF Very High Frequency is the part of the frequency spectrum from 30 to 300 megahertz UHF Ultra High Frequency is the part of the frequency spectrum from 300 to 3 000 megahertz Provides 480 lines of resolution Displays images using interlaced scanning which first transmits all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines Provides 480 lines of resolution Displays images using progressive scanning which transmits each line from top to bottom Provides 720 lines of resolution Displays images using progressive scanning which transmits each line from top to bottom Provides 1080 lines of resolution Displays images using interlaced scanning which first transmits all the odd lines on
101. ut jacks to the TV s A V input jacks 6 Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 41 Satellite antenna cable CATV cable 1 z MEAR Satellite receiver VIDEO IN monitor AUDIO rosci720p 4809 4800 7 3 7am OUT OE 5 6 Rene SATELLITE IN Or IN aunor auno L vipeo AUX O le eu Q Q LINE OUT OO m CONVERTER O 3 G AN cable 4 VHF UHF IN OUT VCR AUDIO R AUDIOL VIDEO vru O LINE IN Coaxial cable 5 AN cable Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc 32 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the satellite receiver Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the illustration The VCR must be turned on and set to the satellite receiver s line input Watch the VCR Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the input to which the VCR is connected VIDEO 1 in the illustration Set up the TV remote control If you have a non Sony VCR or satellite receiver you must program the to operate the satellite remote control See Programming the Remote Control on pages 47 48
102. view and select from eight of your favorite channels a ClearEdge VM Velocity Modulation Sharpens picture definition by enhancing vertical lines Q Steady Sound Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between programs and commercials Q Memory Stick Viewer Lets you watch digital photo JPEG and movie MPEG1 files that are stored on Memory Stick media Q Component Video Inputs Offers the best video quality for DVD 480p 480i and digital set top box HD1080i 720p connections Q HD Detailer Wideband video amplifier has a high bandwidth frequency rating which allows it to send more video information to the screen resulting in finer picture quality especially for HD sources Be Q CineMotion Reverse 3 2 pulldown processing provides 16 9 is also referred to as optimal picture quality for film based sources media originally widescreen format shot in 24 frames per second format Q Parental Control V Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable programming from younger viewers Q Digital Visual Interface DVI Can accommodate a copy protected digital connection HDCP to other devices such as digital set top boxes that have compatible interfaces The DVI HDTV input terminal is compliant with the EIA 861 standard and is not intended for use with personal computers High bandwidth Digital Content Protection 10 Setting Up the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instr

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