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SON_ 4-097.503-22 FD Trinitron Operating Instructions @2002 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, to rainor moisture. do not expose the TV Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on UbIF or VbtF or lransmmed by cable companies for tee use of the general public may require a uthori_ tion from the broadcasler/cable company and/or program owIte_ NOTiFiCATION Tbis equipment has been tested and found to compl_ with tbe ]ima_ for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the PCC Rules. These [imies are designed to provide reasonable proteeBon against harmful interference in a rosiden tial instdl]ation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energ]_ and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. ] towe_ er, there is no guarantee that interIurence wi]] not occur in a particular instdllation. If this equipment does cause harmful interIerence to radio or television reception, which can be de_ermJned by turning the equipment off and on, tbe user is encouraged to tr_ to correct the interIeronce by one or moro of the following measure< ATTENTION RISQUE DECH_ ELECTRIQUK NK PAS OUVR]R PRECAUCION R]ESGO DE CH_UE ELECTRICO NO ABR]R CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, Reorient or roloca le the receiving antennas. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dKferent from that to wbieb tho receiver is eonnectod. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFERSERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. _his symbol is inte_ded to alert the presence of uninsula[ud "dangerous within tee product's enclosure that s ufflcient magnitude lo conslitute a electric sbo_k to persons¸ user to the voltage" may be of risk of This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operati_g and m ain[enanee (servicing) lnstrucSons in the literature accompanying the appliance. 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. _nstaNng To pl'event internal beat buildup, do not block the ventilation oponings. Do not install tbo TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration. The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with hooks Do not attempt _o remove the cord from lhese hooks Doing so eouJd cause damage to the TV. CAUTION 70 PREVENT ELECTRIC SbIOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADEOP PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, POLLY INSERT. As an ENERGY STAR_i;Part fief, Sony has product that determined or product models CAUTION the When using TV games, computers, and simiIar product_ wah your q'V, keep the brightness and contrast functions a_low settings, if a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time at a bigh brightness or contrast setBng, the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. Continuously watching the same program can cause tee imprint of s_alJon logos onto the q'V screen. These types of imprints aro not covered by your warranfy because tbey are the result of misuse. for energy Ow_ler'8 Note on Caption Vision Trademark _his lelevisioI_ receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the PCC rules TruSurround and the _° symbol are trademarks Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under SRS Labs, inc. Note on Geanin9 the TV Clean the TV witba sof_ dry cloth. as tbim_er or benzine, whichmight cabinet Note to CMV System Never use s_ong solvents damagethe finish ofthe sucb Installer _his reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to ArtD]e 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cab]o ground shall be connected _o the grounding syMem of tbe buJ]ding, as dose to the point of cable entry as practical ENH{GY _[AR; EMRGY SIAl<_ is a U.S. registered this meets guidelines efficiency mark Record The model and serial numbers are provided on tee Dont of this instruction manual and at the rear of the T_A Refer lo teem whenever you cMl upo_ your Sony dealer regarding this product. Irff0rmati0n of SRS Labs, hcense from BBE and BBE Symbol are trademarks of Bf3E Sound, Inc. and are licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under U.S. Patont 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 liD Detailer are lrademarks of Sony Corporation. 1 For your protection, please read these instructions keep this manual for future reference¸ corn plete]}) and 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 safv location wben it is not in use. Carefully observe and corn ply with all warnings, cau_ons and instructions placed on lhe set, or described in the operating instructions or service Memory Stick manual¸ Object and Liquid Entry WARNING _o guard agains_ injm'y, the [ollowing basic safety precautions shouldbeobserved M tho]nstMlanon, uso,andservidng oftheset U_e Power or P01ar "_;_L_t_% could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of anyx oltage kind on the set. dangerous points or short out par ts that /_/_ Attachments Sou_ces Do not use attachments no[ recommended manufacturer, as they may cause hazards. This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the serial/model plate, if you are not sum of the type of electa ca] power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power compan_ For those sets designed to operate from battery power, refer to the o_ra_ng ins_ucfions. Grounding Never pusb objects of any kind into the set through the cabinet slots as they may touch Do not place any object>, especially beavy obiects, on top of the set. The object may fMl 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 c]ea ning the exterior of the set. zati0n This set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), or with a three wire grounding type plug (a plug }laving a tbird pin for grounding). FoIlow the instructions below: For the set with a p01arized AC power cord plug way. a safety If yououget are unable 7his This plug is will fit intofeature. the power only oneto _ insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electridan have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose the polarized plug by forcing it in. For the set with a three-wire grounding type AC plu9 Ibis plug >,'ill ordy fit into a grounding-type power outlet. TbJs is a safety feature. If you ale unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contdct your electrida n to have a suaable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding by the to of If a snapping or popping sound from a TV set is continuous or frequent while the TV is operating, unpIug tbe TV and consult your dealer or service technician. It is normal for some TV sets _o make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off. _staHatie_ Always use lwo or more people to lift or move the set The set is beavy and the bottom surface is flat. Serious injury can l'esuJt from trying to move the set by yourself a]ono, or from unsteady bandiing. Install tbe set oil a stable, level surface Water plug. and Moisture Do not use powerdine operated sets near water fur example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kachon sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pooi, etc Overloadingl Do not overload wall outlets, ex [elision cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacJty_ since this can rosult in fire or electric shock. Always turn the set off when it is *lot to be used. When the set is left unallended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall ouget as a precau_on against the possibility of an inlerna] malfunction that could create a fire bazard. Do not disconnect the antenna or tile power cord during a heavy storm. Lightning may strike while you are holding the cable or cord, causing serious iniury. Turn off your TV and wait for lhe weather to improve. Accessogies Do not place the set on an uns_ble cart, stand, tripod, bracket, _ble or shelf. The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the so4 Use only a cart or s_nd recommended by the manu_cturer [or the specific model of T_ Any mounting of the product should follow the manu_cturer's instructions, and should use a moun_ing accessory recommended by the manu_cture_ An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven sur_ces may cause lhe appliance and cart combinalJon to overturn. Disconnect move the all cables set and cords from the set before attempting Do not allow children or pets to climb up onto, or push against, set. The set may fall, causing serious iniury. 2 to the Ventilatio_r Lightning 7he slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom m'e provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, and {o protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. ]'or added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is ]eft unattended and unused for long periods of timo, unplug it from the wall outJel and disconnecl g_e antonna. This will prevont damage to the receiver due to lightning and power line surge_ 3 Never cover the slots and openings cloth or other 3 with a materials. _p Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and rr4er servicing service personne] under the fo]lowing conditions: to qualified When lbe power cord or plug Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or bui]tan cabinet, unless proper venti]aBon is provided. damagod orfrayed. Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight. If liquid has been spilled into the set or objects have fallen into the product¸ Power Cord Protection Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place time set where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse. If the set has been exposed water. I[_i Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding If aimoutdoor antenna is instMled, follow lhe precautions below. An outdoor an[enna syslem should not be ]oca_ed in lbe vicinity of overhead power Iine£ or other electric light or power circuit_, or where it can come h_ contact with sud_ power lines or circuits WHEN INSTALLING AN 0 UTILK)OR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITII TtfEM 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 informaBon with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the ]eadqn wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding co_duclors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. Antenna Grounding According to the National E_estrical Code, ANS_/NFPA70 NEC:Nat0na lecNcal Code If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged If the set doe_ not operate normally when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls lbat are specified in g_e operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation. When the se_ exhibits a distinct indicates a need for service i ounding conductors (NECSection810 21) Ground camps ,_- PuwerserwcegrouTdir _ electrode system{NECA_ 20 Part b) change in performance, it Servicing Do not attmnpt to service the set }ourself since opening the cabinet may expose you lo dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all ser_ icing to qualified service personnel Rep_a(ement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure lhe service [echnician certifies in writing that he has used replacement partb specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized other haaards. Groundclamp ElectricseMce equipment lo rain or substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or Upon corn p]etion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safer} checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is in safe operating condition, and to so certify. When the set reaches the end of its useful life, improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the set. 3 Introducing Setting Using the Up the the FD Tr_nitron Wega Overview ....................................................................................................... Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega ............................................................... Package Contents .............................................................................. Features ............................................................................................ 7 7 7 8 Overview ....................................................................................................... About the AC Power Cord ................................................................. TV Controls and Connectors ....................................................................... Front Panel ..................................................................................... Rear Panel ....................................................................................... Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna ................................. Cable or Antenna Only .................................................................... CaMe and Antenna Only ................................................................. CaMe Box and Cable Only ............................................................... Cable Box Only ................................................................................ Connecting Optional Equipment ............................................................... About Using SVIDEO ...................................................................... VCR and Cable ................................................................................ VCR and Cable Box ......................................................................... Two VCRs for Tape Editing .............................................................. Satellite Receiver.............................................................................. Satellite Receiver and VCR ............................................................... 9 9 10 10 12 14 15 16 18 20 21 21 22 24 26 28 30 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors ............................... DVD Player with SVIDEO and Audio Connectors ............................. Camcorder ...................................................................................... Audio Receiver ................................................................................ Using the CONTROL S Feature ................................................................... Setting Up the Channel List ....................................................................... Using Auto Setup ............................................................................ 32 34 35 36 37 38 38 TV Remote ControE Overview ..................................................................................................... 39 Inserting Batteries ....................................................................................... Button Descriptions .................................................................................... Outside Panel .................................................................................. Inside Panel ..................................................................................... 39 40 40 42 Programming 43 the Remote Control ............................................................ S Using Using the the Features Overview ..................................................................................................... Watching TV ................................................................................................ Using Twin View ......................................................................................... DispLayingTwirl Pictures .................................................................. Factors Affectklg Twirl View ............................................................ Activating the Picture ...................................................................... Changing the Picture Size................................................................ Using Favorite Channels ............................................................................. Creating a List of Favorite Channels ................................................. Displaying a List of Favorite Channels .............................................. Using the Freeze Function .......................................................................... Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer .................................................... About Memory Stick ........................................................................ Supported Image Types ................................................................... Unsupported Image Types ............................................................... Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick .......................................... Displaying the Memory Stick Menu .................................................. Using the Memory Stick Index ......................................................... Using the Memory Stick Slideshow .................................................. Changing the Memory Stick Setup Options ..................................... Using the Rotate Picture Screen ....................................................... Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control ........................... 45 45 46 46 46 47 48 49 49 49 50 51 5t 51 52 53 54 55 56 56 57 58 Overview 61 Menus ..................................................................................................... Navigating Through Menus ....................................................................... 62 Using the Audio 64 Menu Using the Channel Using the Parent ............................................................................... Menu ............................................................................ 66 Menu ............................................................................... 68 Using the Timer Menu ................................................................................ 71 Using the Setup 72 Menu ................................................................................ Overview ..................................................................................................... 75 Glossary ....................................................................................................... 76 Notes on Using Memory Contacting Specifications Stick Media ........................................................ Sony .......................................................................................... Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... .............................................................................................. Optional A ccessories ................................................................................... In dex ............................................................................................................ 6 61 Using the Video Menu ................................................................................ 77 78 78 82 82 83 This chapter describes shipped and provides Pres÷ntfng the FD TrfnfCron the contents an overview of the package of the features in which the TV is of your Wega TV. Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced outstanding contrast, uncompromising corner detail. VAY-GAH) accuracy, is characterized and corner-to- by 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. Package Contents Along with your new Trinitron TV, the packing control and two AA (R6) batteries. These items up and use the TV. box contains a remote are all you need to set 7 Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include: DRC ® (Digital Reality Creation) Multifunction: conventional line doublers, the DRC Multifunction Unlike feature replaces the signal's NTSC waveform with the 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. TM Twin ViewTM: 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.) Favorite of your Channels: Allows favorite channels. ClearEdge definition Steady output you to preview VM Velocity Modulation: by enhancing vertical lines. Sound®: between TM Equalizes programs and select Sharpens from eight picture volume levels so there and commercials. is consistent Memory Stick ® Picture Viewer: Allows you to view on your screen digital images that are stored on Memory Stick media. TV Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD (480p, 480i), and digital set-top box (HD1080i, 720p) connections. HD Detailer_M: 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. CineMotionTM: Reverse 3-2 pulldown optimal picture quality for film-based shot in 24 frames-per-second format). _16:9 is alsoreferredto as widescreenformat. processing provides sources (media originally 16:9 Enhancement: Vertical Compression technology that maximizes picture resolution when playing "anamorphic" or "enhanced for widescreen" sources, including many DVDs. Parental Control: V-Chip unsuitable programming technology allows parents from younger viewers. to block Digital Visual Interface (DVI): Can accommodate a copyprotected digital connection (HDCP*) to other devices (such as digital set-top boxes) that have compatible interfaces. The DVIHDTV input terminal is compliant with the EIA-861 standard and is not intended for use with personal computers. *High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection This chapter TV Controls includes for setting Connecting up your a Cable or Antenna 14-20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 35 36 Using the CONTROL S Feature 37 List 38 The AC power cord TV. 10-13 Connecting Optional Equipment VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box Two VCRs for Tape Editing Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR DVD Player with Component Video Connectors DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Camcorder Audio Receiver Setting Up the Channel the AC Cord instructions and Connectors Basic Connections: About Power illustrated is attached to the rear of the TV with a hook. Use 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. You can detach the cord from this hook 9 TV ConCrols Front Panel and Connec¢or_ I1_1 MEMORYSTICK Memory Stick insertion Viewer" on page 51. 13 MEMORYSTICK/.F:D When lit, indicates that the Memory Stick is being read. (Do not remove Memory Stick when the indicator is lit.) 13] S VIDEO VlDO 2 iNPUT 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 (l_). I_ VIDEO/L(MONO)-AUDIO R VDEO 2 iNPUT Connects to the composite video equipment. ]5_ M ENU Press to display the Menu. Press again to exit from the Menu. For details, "Using the Menus" on page 61. ]6_ _ _ ÷ ÷ Press _ _ ÷ ÷ to move the on-screen + SE/._.CT slot. For details, Press to select the on-screen 181 TV/VDF.O Press repeatedly video inputs. 191 -VOLUME+ Press to adjust the volume. 11i}] CHAN_EL+ A/V output jacks on your camcorder Stick Picture the or other see cursor. highlighted to cycle through see "Using the Memory item. the video equipment Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly hold down either CHANNELbutton. through connected channels, to the TV's press and 11i] TIMER/.F:D 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 71. ]1_ STANDF3YI.ED 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 78). I_N] Inflated Recewer(IR) Receives POWER Press to turn on and off the TV. IR signals from the TV's remote control. ii Rear Panel _/6J ............ I %-- VIDEO AUDIO HIL (VIDF:O7 IN) Can accommodate a copy-protected digital copmection (ItDCP*) to other devices (such as digital set-top boxes) that have compatible interfaces. The DVI-tIDTV 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. % s VIDEOIN 1/;3 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 (13]) or VIIF/UtIF (19]) connections. Iq VDEO IN 1/3/4 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 VttF/UtIF ([_) connection. VDEO/L(MONO) AUDIOR % MOHITOHOUT 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 5-7). 15_AL/DIDOLl/(V,4R/HX) L (MONO)/H 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. 16JHD/DVDIN5/6 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 the best picture quality (better than Ls_, _d, or 19-), (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 18Au× TO CONVbHTER % VEIF/UHF Ifi}0 COHTROIS IN/OUT Auxiliary RF input that connects to your anterma, CATV cable, or cable box output jack. This is convenient if you are using two VIIF/UtIF sources (antenna, CATV cable, or cable box). For details, see pages 16 to 19. Connects to your cable box input jack. This VIIF/UtIF output jack lets you set up your TV to switch between _rambled chamlels (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 18 to 19. Primary RF input that connects to your VtIF/UItF 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 Digital Content Protection 13 Basic Connecdon_: Connecdng 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. Cable or Antenna 15 Only No cable box or VCR Cable and Antenna Only _ No cable box or VCR 16 Cable 18 i_ Box and Cable Only Cable box unscrambles only some channels (usually premium channels) No VCR Cable Box Only Cable box unscrambles No VCR 20 all channels If you are connecting a VCR 3 See the connections described on pages 22 and 24. Cable Only or Antenna For best results, use one of the following connections if you are connecting a cabHeor an antenna and you: 3 Do not need a cable box to unscramble channels. (If you have a cable box, see pages 18-20.) Do not intend and 24.) to connect a VCR. (If you have The connection you choose depends your home, as described below. Cable Type Connect VIIF Only or combined 75-ohm Vt IF/Ut IF or Cable cable Cable Type VHF Only or UHF Only or combined VHF/UHF Cable Type VHF and UtlF on the cable a VCR, see pages type you 22 have in As Shown F Connect As Shown 300-ohm twin Mead cane Connect As Shown 75-ohm c_axia_cane (not supp[ied) 300-ohmtwin lead cable 1S Cable Only and Antenna For best results, use this connection if you: Have a cable and an antenna. (This is convenient receive additional if you are using a separate rooftop antenna to channels that are not provided by your cable company.) Do not have a cable box or VCR. (If you have a cable box, see pages 18 to 20. If you have a VCR, see pages 22 and 24.) Cable TV (CATV) and Antenna CAWcane (No connect_o# to TOCONVERTER) CONVERTER Ar_tenr_a cable VHFIUHF With this connection, you cannot view CAW channelsin the right Twin View window. Fordetails about Twin View, seepage 46. Notes onUsing ThisConnection Switch the TV's input between the cable and antenna Press AN_ to switch inputs. Receive channels using an 1 Press ANI"to switch antenna, of the cable 2 Set the CaNe option to Off. For details, on page 66. instead back and forth between the TV's VItF/UtIF and AUX to the AUX input. Run the Auto Setup program, page 38. see "Selecting as described Charmel Options" in "Using Auto Setup" on 17 Cable Box Cable Only and For best results, use this eoooectior_ if: Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. You do not have a VCR. (If you have With this connection you can: Use the TV remote control to change a VCR, channels see pages 22 and coming through 24.) 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 43.) 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.) With this connection, you can use all the Twin View features for unscrambledchannels coming directly into the TV's VHFIUHFinput jack. However,you can use only someof the Twin View features for channelscoming through the cable box to the TV'sAUXinput jack. Forexample,when you switch the TV'sinput to AUX-- to selectthe cable box input -- the picture displaysonly in the left window. If you turn on Twin View, you canwatch cable channelscoming into the VHFIUHFjack in the right window, but you cannot SWAPthe pictures betweenthe left and right windows. For details about Twin View, seepage 46. Toconnect thecable box and cable 1 Connect the cable VHF/UHF jack. from your cable Z Use a 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 TV's AUX jack. 4 Run the Auto Setup program, Channel List" on page 38. to connect company the cable box's as described to the TV's outcput jack to the in "Setting Up the Coaxia[cab[e _N (_ OUT 3 Coaxia_cabte 2 AUX TO CONVERTER Cable (u_iscramb[ed char_rle[s) VHFIUHF Notes on Using This Connection ,'mmmm ° Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually and then use the cable box to switch channels. Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable box Activate the remote control to Program the remote control. See "Pn)gramming pages 43-44. Press SAT/CA[_I.E FUNCTION operate channel 3 or 4) the Remote Control" on the cable box Prevent the accidental switching of TV channels When using the cable box, you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable 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 66. Switch the TV's input between the cable box and cable Press ANI to switch back and forth between the TV s VHF/UHF (unscrambled channels) and AUX (scrambled) inputs. 19 Cable Box Only For best results, use this connection if: Your cable company to use a cable box. You do not have scrambles all channels, a VCR. (If you have which a VCR, requires see pages you 22 and 24.) With this connection you can: 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.) With this connection, all channelscomeinto the TVthrough your cable box and only one unscrambledsignal is sent to the W, soyou cannot usethe TwinView feature. If someof your channelsare scrambled, but othersare not, considerusing the "Cable Boxand Cable" connection on page 18 instead. Fordetails about Twin View, see page46, To connect the cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the cable box's 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect TV's VHF/UHF jack. the cable 3 Run the Auto Setup program, Channel List" on page 38. CAW Coaxialcable cable as described input box's jack. outcput jack to the in "Setting Up the Notes on Using This Connection Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually and then use the cable box to switch channels. Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable box Activate the remote control to Program the remote control. See "Programming pages 43-44. Press SAT/CA[_I.E FUNCTION operate channel 3 or 4) the Remote Control" on the cable box Prevent the accidental switching of TV channels When using the cable box, you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable 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 66. Connec¢ing Q ¢fonal Equ men¢ Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional equipment: VCR and Cable 22 VCR and Cable Box 24 Two VCRs for Tape Editing Satellite Receiver 26 28 Satellite Receiver and VCR DVD Player with Component Connectors About Using S VIDEO 30 Video 32 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 34 Camcorder 35 Audio 36 Receiver If the optional equipment you are connecting has an 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 to connect audio cables for sound, as shown below. "tlDEO I_ S VIDEO cable also need RlCtC e _IDEO VIDEO ©® i E_ NIDiC V Audio cable 21 VCR and Cable Fo, best _esu_ts,use this co_oection if: 3 Your cable company does not require you to use a cable box. With this connection, you can use all the features of Twin View. Fordetails about Twin View, seepage 46. To connect the VCR and cable 1 Connect 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. the CATV cable to the VCR's 3 Use an A/V cable to connect TV's A/V input jacks. 4 Run the Auto Setup program, Channel List" on page 38. VHF/UHF the VCR's the VCR's input VHF/UHF A/V as described output in "Setting jack. output jacks jack to the Up the Coaxia_cable g _DEO iI L Rm CAW cable Notes onUsin 9ThisConnection Watch the VCR Press TV/VlDE0repeatedly illustration). to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the Watch cable channels Press TV/VlDE0repeatedly illustration). to select the cable input (VI tF/UI tF in the Set up the TV remote control to operate the VCR If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See "Programming the Remote Control" on pages 43-44. Activate the TV remote control to operate the VCR Set the A/V slide switch to the position Control VCR functions the TV remote control See "Operating with Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV you programmed for the VCR. Then a VCR" on page 58. See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 72-73. 23 VCR and Cab_Box For best results, use this eoooectior_ if: Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. With this conneaion, you can use all the features of Twin View. Fordetails about Twin View, seepage 46. With this connection you can: 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 43.) Use the TV remote control to change channels into the TV's VHF/UHF jack. (The TV's tuner signal Record coming than the cable channels directly coaxial One A/V directly a better box.) coming through into the TV. the cable To connect a VCR and cable box, you need: A splitter, which is a small, inexpensive purchase at your local electronics store. Three coming provides box and channels device that you can cables. cable or one S VIDEO cable with audio cables. To connect the VCR and cable box 1 Connect 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter's jacks to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. the CATV cable to the single (input) 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box's input jack. the splitter's 4 Use a coaxial cable to connect VCR's RF input jack. the cable box's outcput 5 Use an A/V cable to connect TV's A/V input jacks. the VCR's A/V outcput jacks 6 Run the Auto Setup program, Channel List" on page 38. as described jack of the splitter. other two output outcput in "Setting jack to jack to the to the Up the m 1 CAW cable 4 AIV cable _ _@ Notes on Using This Connection Watch cable (unscrambled) channels Press TV/VIDEOrepeatedly illustration). Watch cable box (scrambled) channels Turn on the VCR and tune it to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4). Press TV/VDE0 repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Use the cable box to change channels. Watch the VCR Press IV/VIDE0 repeatedly illustration). Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable box or VCR If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. "Programming the Remote Control" on pages 4,3-44. Activate the remote control to operate the cable box or VCR For the cable box, press SAT/CABLZFUNCTION,For the VCR, set the A/V slide switch to the position you programmed for the VCR. Then press VCR/DVD FUNCTION, Control specific cable box and VCR functions with the TV remote control See Label video inputs identify equipment to the TV See the instructions to easily connected Operating to select the cable input (UIIF/VIIF in the to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the a Cable Box on page 59 and Operatilg a VCR See on page 58. for setting up Video Labels on pages 72-73. 25 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 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 VCRsfor tape editing 1 Use an A/V cable k_ connect the playback jacks to the TV's A/V input jacks. VCR's A/V output 2 Use an A/V cable to connect acks to the TV's MONITOR VCR's A/V input the recording OUT jacks. m 2 IN UNE OUT IN OUT UNE iN 1/I,IF/IJI,IF 1 _ A/V cane A/V cable 0_ Notes on Using This Connection View (monitor) recorded what is being Press W/VIDEOrepeatedly illustration above). to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the Set up the TV remote control to operate the VCR(s) If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. "Programming the Remote Control" on pages 43-44. Activate the TV remote control to operate the VCR(s) Set the A/V slide switch to the position Control VCR functions the TV remote control See "Operating Label video inputs identify equipment to the TV with to easily connected you programmed See for the VCR. Then a VCR" on page 58. See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 72-73. 22 Satellite Receiver To connect _ s_teHite receiver 1 Connect satellite the satellite input antenna cable to the satellite receiver's jack. 2 Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite jacks to the TV's A/V input jacks. 3 Connect a CATV VHF/UHF jack. 4 Run the Auto Setup program, Channel List" on page 38. cable 3 from your cable receiver's or antenna as described A/V output to the TV's in "Setting Up the CAW cable Satellite antenna A/V cable Notes on Using This Connection Watch the satellite receiver Press TV/VDEOrepeatedly to select the satellite receiver input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. See "Programming the Remote Control" on pages 43-44. Activate the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver Press SAT/CABLk FUNCTION. Control satellite receiver functions with the TV remote control See "Operating a Satellite Receiver" on page 58. Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 7273. 29 Satellite Receiver and VCR To connect _ s_teHite receiver and VCR 1 Connect satellite the satellite input 2 Connect 3 Use a coaxial antenna cable to the satellite jack. the CATV cable cable to the VCR's to connect to the TV's VHF/UHF VHF/UHF the VCR's VHF/UHF receiver's Use an A/V cable jacks to the VCR's to connect the satellite A/V input jacks. 5 Use an A/V to connect TV's A/V cable input input jack. output jack jack. 4 6 receiver's the VCR's A/V output A/V output jacks to the jacks. Run the Auto Setup program, Channel List" on page 38. as described in "Setting Up the CATV cabte Coaxia_ cable A/V cable _ _ _re:_: .... etc. Notes on Using This Connection Watch the satellite receiver Press TV/VIDEOrepeatedly illustration). to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the The VCR may need to be turned on and set to the satellite receiver input. Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDE0 repeatedly to select the input to which the VCR is connected (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver or VCR If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. See "Programming the Remote Control" on pages 43-44. Activate the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver or VCR For the satellite receiver, press SAT/CABIF:FUNCT/0[I For the VCR, set the A/V slide switch to the position you programmed for the VCR. Then press VCR/DVDFUNCTION. Control satellite receiver and VCR functions with the TV remote control See "Operating page 58. Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV See the instructions a Satellite Receiver" on page 58 and "Operating a VCR" on for setting up Video Labels on pages 72-73. 31 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors For best results, use this connection component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks. if your DVD player has Toconnect a DVD player with component video connectors 1 Use three separate component video cables to connect the DVD player's Y, PB and PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks (VIDEO 5) on the TV. 2 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player's jacks to the TV's VIDEO 5 audio input jacks. tff, I2 A_tdio cable audio output 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 to operate Activate control the DVD control player the TV remote to operate the DVD If you have a non-Sony See "Programming Set the A/V slide player. press Then DVD the Remote switch player, you Control" to the position must program on pages the remote control. 43-44. you programmed for the DVD VCR/DVD FUP_CTIOP_. player Control DVD the TV remote Label video functions control inputs identify equipment to the TV with to easily See "Operating a DVD See the instructions Player" on page for setting up Video 59. Labels on pages 72-73. connected 33 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Use this connection if your video (Y, PB, PR) jacks. DVD player does not have component Connectors To connect a DVD player with A/V connectors 1 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player's jacks to the TV's audio input jacks. 2 Use an S VIDEO cable to connect to the TV's S VIDEO jack. the DVD player's audio output S VIDEO jack 8 laDEC / _IDEO SVIDEO cane kV_'JJI ,=_, 2 A_dio cable Notes on Using This Connection Watch the DVD player Press W/VIDEOrepeatedly illustration). Set up the TV remote control to operate the DVD player If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. See "Programming the Remote Control" on pages 43-44. Activate the TV remote control to operate the DVD player Set the A/V slide switch to the position you programmed player. Then press VCR/DVDFUNCTION. Control DVD functions the TV remote control See "Operating Label video inputs identify equipment to the TV with to easily connected to select the DVD input (VIDEO 1 in the a DVD Player" See the instructions for the DVD on page 59. for setting up Video Labels on pages 72-73. 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 rear A/V input To con_lect a camcorder 1 Use A/V jacks. cables the TV's A/V to connect input the camcorder's A/V output jacks to jacks. m A/V came To A/V oLtput If you have a mono camcorder, TV's L MONO audio jack. connect its audio output jack to the Note on Using This Connection Press TV/VIDEOrepeatedly illustration). Watch the camcorder Label video inputs identify equipment to the TV to easily connected See the instructions to select the camcorder input (VIDEO 2 in the for setting up Video Labels on pages 72-73. 3S Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TV's audio through your stereo system. To connect an audio system "_ Use an audio cable to connect the TV's audio audio receiver's line input jacks. 2 Using the TV's Audio Menu, set the Speaker option the Audio Out option to Fixed or Variable, depending to control the volume. For details, see "Using on page 3 output jacks to the to Off. Then set on how you want the Audio Menu" 64. Turn on the audio receiver, and then to the jack into which you connected set the receiver's the TV. line input Usfng the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. In addition to allowing you to 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 Use CONTROL S OUT to send signals to the TV. to connected equipment. 37 5ettfng the Channel List After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run set up your channels. The Auto Setup screen appears on your TV for the first time after hooking it up. If you set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by Auto Program option in the Channel Menu (see page Using Auto Setup 1 Press POWERto turn 2 Press TVFUNC;ION on the remote 3 To continue press CH_. running Auto Setup to when you turn do not want to selecting the 66). on the TV. Auto Setup, control. press CH+. To exit Auto Auto Setup automatically creates a list of receivable finished, the lowest numbered channel is displayed. channels. Setup, When To reset the TV to fa(tory settings 1 Press POWF?Rto turn 2 Hold down 3 Press TVPOWERon the TV. (The TV will turn RESETon the remote on.) 4 Release on the TV. RF?SEL control. itself off, then back This chapter describes remote control. Inserting how to set up, program, and use the TV's Batteries 39 Button Descriptions Outside Panel Inside Panel Programming Inserting 40 42 the Remote Control 43 Batt÷r es Remove 2 the battery cover from Insert two size AA (R6) batteries and • terminals on the batteries compartment. Replace the battery the remote control. (supplied) by matching the O to the diagram inside the battery cover. 39 Bu on Descripdons Outside Panel [! M rill i_]................ __t G v_vv MUTING Sl_gaBI_ ............... i_ _ to mute il ............... !j_ the sound. connected r3 Pic MODE [4 AP_I ............... {i8 JUMP ............... /1 to the TV's video (]1 _ _ inputs. to the connected IF and AUX inputs. Press to jump back and forth between The TV alternates between the current that was two channels. channel and the selected. Interlaced, Progressive, in the Video Menu. For resolution picture modes: CineMotiom Also available [_ _ VO[+ to .............. i_ressrepeated/y _; cyciett;r_;ugl_?t_; X_Xg_'i_;h2 ....... ............... {)0 _}................ _oo' or press Options" on pages 62-63. Press to switch between the sources last channel .............. !_ [?]................ again Press repeatedly to cycle through the available vide() picture modes: Vivid, Standard., Movie, Ro. Also available in the Vide() Menu. For details, see "Selecting Vide() TV's VHF/UI _5 Press the sound. l;_)JiJii;Ed ....................... Press repeat eciiy t_)cycie thrl;ugh the _;idel) equipx_ent ............... {) H®® ®kr Press restore POWEFt _ _9 VOL +/_,_ Press to turn pages 46-48. Press to adjust Move the joystick cursor. To select joystick 110_;: CODE SET Buttons 112 [-UNCTION Buttons View. For details, see the volume. _ ÷ ÷ to move an item, press the on-screen the center of the (@). Press to program Sony video the Remote 11I: POWER on and off Twin the remote equipment. Control" VCR/DVD: Press control For details, on page to turn to operate non- see "Programming 43. on and off the VCR or DVD player. SAI_/CAI?12: Press or cable box. to turn on and off the satellite TV: Press on and off the TV. to turn The indicator show which lights up momentarily when the remote control equipment receiver pressed to is operating: V(R/DVD: Press to have the remote control operate the VCR or DVD player. SA//CAB LE:Press satellite receiver TV: Press to have to have the remote or cable box. the remote control control operate operate the TV. the 118"_'_ DISPLAY Press once to display the current channel number and current time and channel label (if set). Press again to turn Display off. 114_:STEEP 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. 115_;0 - 9 ENTER Press O 9 to select a channel; the channel changes 3 seconds. Press kN_kR to change channels immediately. 11%[-AVORITES Press to display see page 49. 117_:_ M/S/SAP Press repeatedly to cycle through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second Audio Program), and Mono. Also available in the Audio Menu. For details, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 64. 11%;FREEZE Press to freeze the picture. Press again to restore the picture. For details, see page 50. 119_(b Press repeatedly to step through the Audio Effect options. Also available in the Audio Menu. For details, see page 64. 120:_MENU Press to display the Menu. Press again to exit from the Menu. For details, see "Using the Menus" on page 61. 12t_':CH +/ Press to .scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either (i}{ button. the Favorite Channels after list. For details, 122_''_ MEMORYSLICK Press to display the Memory Stick Menu. For details, see "Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer" on page 51. 23 _,,,0_o Use the A/V slide switch to control connected video equipment. You can program one video source for each switch position. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 43. 41 Inside Panel I_t access the inside panel, connected _ \ open the outside cover as shown. to the TV's video inputs. _ij_,j_R ..................... ..................... 12GDISPLAY Press once to display the current channel number and current time and channel label (if set). Press again to turn Display off. 2_ DISCMENU 128 DVt) FITLE t.. 129 RESET Press to display the DVD Menu. Press t ) &splay the DVD Title. Press t >reset the settings to the fact try defaults. See pages 62 and 64. Also used to clear Favorite Channels (see page 49). The indicator hghts up momentarily when pressed to show which equipment the remote control is operating: }0: FUNCI"0 N Buttons VCR/I)VD:Press to have the remote control operate the VCR or DVD player. SAT/CABL2:Press to have the remote control operate the satellite receiver or cable box. MIITI_ TV:Press to have the remote control POWEF at once. (May not function the TV. with older Sony equipment.) [3__UIt_........................ _ress_i;ai@_ _e _r;_5 program operate _uiae i_ _;i_ibsa_diF_................... provider. N ?/;,;;_;i:_ .......................... _ Rewfi_i........................................................................... Buttons Play aec!!rd !presst(){_ e}t}er _v! N Stop _ Fast forward I _ Pause .......... :_1 _sJ m _ -- t35 51FEP t}_ Pig MODF: I _ !........................................................... Press repeatedly untd the TV displays the time m minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. To cancel press until 51eep Off appears. While the Sleep feature is set, press once to display the remaining time. • • • Press repeatedly to cycle through the available a video picture modes: Vivid 5tan@rd Movie Pro Alsoaxailablein the Video Menu. For details, see "Selecting Video Options" on page 62. Programmfng €he R÷mo¢÷ The remote ConCrol control is preset to operate AV1 303 8 mm VCR AV2 302 V}IS VCR AV3 301 DVD player DVD 751 Turn to the list the three-digit equipment. (If number listed H If more than one code number is listed, tE/ entering them one by one until you come to the correct codefor your equipment. _3 _3 _3 If you entera new code number,the code number you previouslyentered at that setting is erased. II1 somecases,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. Wheneveryou removethe batteries to replacethem, the code numbersmay revert to the factory setting and must be reset. video equipment. Beta, Ed Beta VCRs If you have video equipment control with the TV's remote program the remote control. _3 Sony brand 2 Set the A/V Press 4 other than Sony brand that you want to control, use the following procedure to of "Manufacturer's Codes" on page 44, and find code number for the manufacturer of your more than one code number is listed, use the first.) slide switch to 1, 2, 3, or DVO. CODESET. Press the FUNC/IONbutton for the type of equipment you want to control with the TV's remote control (VCR/DVDFUNCTIONor SAT/CAF_/.E 5 Enter the three-digit 6 Press ENTER. 7 I_ check manufacturer's if the code number works, code number. aim the TV's remote control at the equipment and press the POWLRbutton that corresponds with that equipment. If it responds, you are done. If not, try using another code listed for that manufacturer. 43 Ma_ufacturer's Codes VCRs DVD Players Admiral (M. Ward) Aiwa Audio 327 Panasonic Pentax Philc{; 308, 3{)9, 3{}6, 307 305, 304 3()8, 3{)c)...................... General 755 Electric Hitachi 758 ]VC ........................................... 756 ....................................... 338, 344 314, 337 Broksonic Canon Citizen 319, 317 309, 308 332 Pioneer Quasar RCA/ 308 308, 3{)9, 3{}6 304, 305, 308, Mitsubishi Oritron Panasonic Cra!}_ Criterion 302!332 ...................... 315 PROSCAN 309, 311,312, 313, 310, 329 pl_!!ips ........................ 757 .............................. Pioneer 752 Daew6t) DBX Dimensia 34_1;312; 3()_J........ 314, 336, 337 304 335,324,338 314 52;}, 5i5, 5ii ...... Toshiba 754 Zenith ......................760 ....................... ............. ............................ ............ Sansui Sai_sung "_i_1_s_;_ ................... 5_1 _i; 5i_,........ 761 759 753 .................... _an_i{..................................... 3_;_3_ ..................................................................................... 317, 318, 341 Scott Fislaer 33(); 33,_ Funai ........................................ 338 ....................................... 312, 313, 321, 335, 323, 324, 325, 326 CaNe 8oxes q_nY ...................................... 2_q........................ c_r_i ................................ _29.3{}4; 309............sharp.............................. 327328............................. Itamlin/Regal Electric G{) Videii .......................... 322; 359; 34_0............ Signature 2000 (M. G{iid;_ar Ward) 3,_2 338, 327 H{tacla{.................................. 306; 3i)4_3{J5;........... 338 SV2000 338 Syi;,;ania ............................. 3(Jg; 3{)9; 338;........ JC Penney Symphonic Tashiro Tatung 309, 305,304, 330, 314, 336, 337 310 338 332 314, 336, 337 222,223,224, 225, 226 Jerrold/G. I. 201,202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 218 [)aJ_ ................................................ 227; 228, 229 ........... Pan£s6n{c ...............2T9_;22{J2"22"1 ............ Pioneer 214, 215 Scientific 209, 210, 211 Atlanta ...................................................... ......... 345, 346, 347 I(enw{){)d ......................... 3iz_, 336_ 3321........ 337 Technics Toshiba 335,338 331,332 314, 330, 336, 337 331 Yamaha Marantz Marta 314, 336, 337 332 Zenith Memorex Min{)ita 309, 335 305; 304 .................. kaserdisc Players Mits_it;?stii/ ................. _23,324;32,_; ........... MGA 326 Multiiecla .................. 32,_;'33g; 391 ....... (/)!ympic Optimus 3{79!,308 327 " 337 309, 308 312, 311 "_ " -" Zenith 212, 213 Satellite Receivers S!)ny 8{!1 Dish Network 810 Ed_{;star 81i) ........................................ General 802 Electric i::iitachf ................................ 805 .................................. i::ii_iies................................ _ ............................. S{?py .......................................... 701 ........................................... M{tsut_isl_i g6g Panasonic 704, 710 iSai_asi;nic ......... gg_ ....................................... PROSCAN Toshiba 806, 807 Thischapterdescribes howtousethefeatures ofyourTV. Watching TV UsingTwinView UsingFavorite Channels UsingtheFreeze Function UsingtheMemory StickPicture Viewer Using Other Equipment Wa¢chfng with Your TV Remote 45 46 49 50 51 Control 58 TV _For a completelist of all the functionsof the remote Activate control,seepages39-44. operate Turn the remote control to Press TV FUNCTION Press TV POWER the TV on/off the TV seconds) or Press CH+/ Adjust the volume Press V0/. +/ Mute the volume Press MUTING(press again to unmute) Alternate Press JUMe back and forth between two channels The TV alternates between the current channel and the last chapalel tuned. Display number the current channel (and other information) Press DISPIAYonce to display the channel number and current time and channel label (if set). Press DISPIAYagain to turn Display off. Switch the TV's input to the VCR, DVD player, or other connected equipment Press TV/VDE0 repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs. Change video and audio options, customize the TV s setup, set parental controls, and more Press MENUto display the Menu. For details, see "Using the Menus" on page 61. Switch the TV's input between sources connected to the TV's VHF/UHF and AUX inputs Press ANI to alternate between sources connected to the TV's VIIF/UttF and AUX inputs. 4S Usfng Vfew Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources antenna, VCR, DVD, etc., -- on the screen at the same -- from an 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 Pictures Twin 1 Tune the TV to a working 2 Press channel. CII- A second blue. picture appears. The active picture /"ocanceH/"winViewand watch Lheactive picture Press 1_ or O. is highlighted in Activating Picture the Toactivate the picture in the right window 3 Move the joystick ÷. To activate the picture ir_the left window Move the joystick ÷. Functions AvailaNe in the Active (Highlighted) Window Tune to a channel Press 0-9 and then ENTER(or wait 3 seconds) or Press CH+/- Adjust the volume Press VO/.+/ Mute the volume Press MUTING(press again to unmute) Switch the TV's input between sources cormected to the TV's VIIF/UHF and AUX inputs Press ANI_(left window Switch the TV's input between sources cormected to the TV's A/V inputs Press TV/VIDL0 Change Move the joystick _ or _. (For details, see "Changing the Picture Size" on page 48). the picture size only) 47 Changing the Picture Size The zoom feature pictures. lets you vary the relative size of the left and right "[ Move the joystick ÷ or ÷ to activate the picture that you want to resize. 2 Move the joystick _ to enlarge the picture. 3 Move the joystick picture smaller. _ to make the When you adjust the picture sizes, the TV memorizes the change. The next time you use the Twin View function, the memorized sizes appear. Usfng Favorite Channels The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs up to eight favorite channels that you specify. Creating Favorite _For a List of Channels details on using the ChannelMenu,seepage66. from a list of 1 Press MENUto display 2 Move the joystick ÷ or ÷ to highlight 3 Move the joystick _ to highlight 4 Move the joystick _ or _ to highlight (1-8) and press G. 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 the Menu. to your the Channel icon and press Favorite Channels and press a Favorite favorites Channel list, repeat Gnumber steps 4-5. _fb clear a Favorite Channel, move the joystick _ or _ to highlight the channel you want to clean Press _ and then press RF_SET. 7 Displaying of Favorite a List Press M_NU to exit the Menu. Press FAVORITES.The Favorite Channels list appears. Channels P_eview o_ Channel _To assignChannelLabels (eg,,ABC,HBO,MTV,etc,)to channelnumbers,asshown at right, usethe ChannelLabel feature in the ChannelMenu Favorite (seepage67). 2 Move the joystick watch. A preview 3 Press _ or _ to highlight of the highlighted @ to select the channel the channel Favorite you want Channel you want to appears. to watch. 49 Usfng €he Freeze Func¢ion The FREEZE button allows you to temporarily capture a program's picture. You can use this feature to write down information such phone numbers, recipes, etc. information you want to capture as 1 When the program press FREEZE. is displayed, 2 The TV switches to Twin View mode and displays the "frozen" picture on the right, while the current program continues on the left. _rOZ@R IJrogram ir_progress 3 To cancel and return to another channel). to normal viewing, press FREEZE(or just tune Using About Stick the Memory Memory Stick Memory versatile Pictore Stick (sold Integrated Vfe ÷r separately) is a new, compact, portable, and Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds that of a floppy disk. Memory Stick is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among Memory Stick compatible products such as digital cameras and digital video cameras. external Because it is removable, data storage. Memory Memory Stick technology you to view allows Stick can also be used on your for TV screen digital (jpeg) images that are stored on Memory Stick media. You can choose from an index of the images stored on the Memory Stick, or you can run a slideshow of those images. You can also customize the features of the slideshow by selecting the length of time that each image is displayed, toggling the display of file information, and rotating each image. For more information about the using Memory Stick media, see "Notes on Using Memory Stick Media" on page 77. Supported Types Image This TV's Memory Stick viewer have been recorded on Memory still and video cameras. Recorded can display Stick media only still images that by Sony brand digital images must also meet the following Compression specifications: format: JPEG File name format: DCF compliant $I About DCF File Names Most Sony brand digital still and video still images using DCF compliant in the following example: Directory IOOMSDCF cameras directory automatically and file names, record as shown [_a me File Names Unsupported Image Types This TV's Memory Images cameras Stick viewer cannot display recorded on digital still cameras that are not Sony brand Images recorded using including the following any of the following: and digital products that are not DCF compliant, Sony products: Digital still cameras DSC-D7{X), DSC-D770 Digital video cameras DCR-TRV900/DSR-PD100A Images stored on a Memory 128MB Images stored Images in directories Images with less than Images dot with more video Stick that has a capacity in TIFF or any other that than were non-JPEG renamed 16 horizontal compression format on computer and/or 4096 horizontal that exceeds vertical and/or lines per dot vertical lines per Inserting Removing Memory and a To ff_sert a Memory Stick 1 Stick Locate the Memory Stick slot (see page 10) and insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot as illustrated below. When inserted properly, it should slide in with little resistance and click into place. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator on, this indicates that the TV is reading Stick.) Z Push the Memory Stick gently into the slot, and The Memory Stick media is ejected. 3 Pull the Memory Stick completely is off. (When the light is data from the Memory then release it. out of the slot. $3 Displaying Memory Menu the "[ Insert a Memory Stick that contains For details, see page 53. 2 Press the MEMORYSTICKbutton Stick Menu appears. 3 To select an option, press Q. Stick move on the remote the joystick you want control. to highlight to view. The Memory the option and Index Displays an index of thumbnail images that are on the Memory Stick. For details, see "Using the Mem( ry St ck Index" on page 55. %desh0w Displays a slideshow of images that are on the Memory Stick. For details, see "Using the Memory Stick S1 deshow on page 56. Setup Allows you to change slideshow options and rotate images. For details, see "Changing the Memory Se! p 4 the images page To exit the Memory Stick Menu, press CH+/, TV/V[DEO,€_N/;or use the 0-9 buttons and ENTER(or wait 3 seconds) to select a channel. Using Stick the Memory Index The Memory Stick Index lets you view Memory Stick in an index of thumbnail •, ii _The images that are on the images. w,ii 1 Insert a Memory Stick that contains For details, see page 53. 2 Press the MEMORYSTICKbutton Stick Menu appears. 3 Move the joystick to highlight Stick Index appears. the images on the remote Index and press you want control. to view. The Memory @. The Memory Pageand folder (1'=-I) buttonsareavailableonly if the MemoryStickcontainsmore imagesor foldersthan can be displayedon onescreen. ffdormation about the seHectedima f_e Move the joystick • _ ÷ ÷ to highlight an image and press @ to select the image. Selecting an image displays that image at full size. While an image is displayed full size, you can do any of the following: Display the previous image Display the next image Display the Memory Stick Index To return to the Memory Menu._ and press O- Move the joystick ÷. Move the joystick ÷. If you move the joystick ÷ while viewing the last image, the first image is displayed. If you move the joystick ÷ while viewing the first image, the last image is displayed. Press Q. Stick Menu, move the joystick to 55 Using the Memory Stick Slideshow The Memory Stick Slideshow lets you images that are on the Memory Stick. 1 Insert a Memory For details, Changing Memory Setup the Stick that contains see page a slideshow the images Press MEMORYSTICK.The Memory 3 Move the joystick slideshow starts. 4 I'o end the slideshow, displayed. 1 Press the MEMORYSTICKbutton Stick Menu appears. 2 Move the joystick Stick Setup Menu to highligh_ appears. 5et_p and press 3 Move to highlight an option the joystick to view. to highlight Stick Menu %desh0w and appears. press press @. The Memory on the remote Stick Menu is control. _. The Memory The Memory and press @. Returns Decrease or increase the length of time that each image is displayed: 5 sec >nds, 10 sec >nds, 1 minute, 5 minutes, or 15 minutes. %peat to the Memory @. The Menu Stick Menu. Select Orsto set the slideshow to repeat after displaying all the images recorded on the Memory Stick. Select Of_to not repeat the slideshow. File InfoHm_tion Select Ot_to show file information of each image while that image is being displayed. %tare Picture Displays the Rotate Picture screen. For details, see "Using the Rotate Picture Screen" on page 57. Move the joystick joystick * (or press 5 you want %deshow Interval %desh0w- 4 of the 53. 2 Stick Options watch * (or press @) to select I_ exit the Memory Stick Setup IV!enu*,and press @. @) to change settings. the changed setting. Menu, move M()ve the the joystick to Using the Rotate Picture Screen The Rotate Picture Screen lets you rotate an image from an index of thumbnails. 1 In the Memory Stick Setup Menu, move the joystick to highlight RotatePictureand press O. The Rotate Picture screen appears. 2 Move the joystick ¢ ÷ ÷ ÷ to highlight rotate. 3 Press @ to rotate an image 90 degrees in a clockwise 4 To return to the Memory Stick Setup Menu, move the joystick to highlight Meuuand press @. _The Pageandfolder (1_3) buttonsareavailableonly if the MemoryStickcontainsmore imagesor foldersthan can be displayedon onescreen. an image that you want to direction. 52 UMng All Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control Equipment Press TV/VDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs. Switch the TV's input to the VCR, DVD player, or other connected equipment Operating Set up the TV remote control operate non-Sony equipment to You must program the remote control the first time you use it. See "Programming the Remote Control" on pages 43 to 44. Activate the remote control to operate the VCR Set the A/V slide switch to the position you programmed for the VCR. Then press VKR/DVD FUNCTION, Turn on/off VCR/DVDPOWER Change CH +/_ a VCR channels Record _ and @ simultaneously Play Stop N Fast forward Rewind _-_ the tape Pause H Search the picture or backward Change forward input mode _ or _ during playback (release to resume normal playback) TV/VCR Operating a Satellite Receiver Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver SAI'/CABLEFUNCHON Turn on/off SAT/CABEE POWER Select a charmel 0-9, ENIER Change channels Back to previous CH +/_ channel JUMP Change input mode W/SAT Display channel DISP/.,a/ Display SAT Guide GUIDE Display SAT Menu M_NU Move highlight Select item number (cursor) ÷ ÷ ,@÷ @ Operating a Cable Box Activate the remote to operate Turn box on/off Select SAffCAFiLE POWER a channel Change 09, channels F.N_F:R CH +/_ Back to previous Operating Player SAI'/CABLE FUNC]ION control the cable channel JU MP a DVD Activate the remote to operate Turn control Set the A/V the DVD slide switch to the position programmed for the DVD player, VCR/DVD FUNCIION, on/off Then you press VCR/DVD POWER Play Stop m Pause H Step through different tracks of the di_ _ Step through CH+ to step forward chapters Select tracks Display Menu Operating (Laserdisc different of a video or _ to step or CH- to step backward backward disc directly the DVD to step forward 0-9, EN _F}R player ME NU (inside panel) (Setup) Display the DVD Menu DISCMENU Display the DVD Title DVDr/T[ E Activate Set the A/V an MDP Player) the remote to operate control the MDP programmed slide switch to the position for the MDP player, Then you press VCR/DVD FUNC/ION, Turn VCR/DVD POWER on/off Play Stop m Pause H Search the picture forward _ or backward Search a chapter backward or _ (release forward or during to resume playback normal playback) CH +F $9 The Menu gives you access to the following features: 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 DCR Mode options, and more. 62 Offers enhanced 64 audio options such as listening to second audio programming (SAP) or customizing the Effect of the sound on your TV. Allows exit Menus. you to set up a Favorite Auto Program Lets you control their ratings. Navigating Through Channel list, run the 66 based on 68 and more. the viewing of programs Lets you set the clock on your TV and allows you to program your TV for scheduled viewing using the Timers. 71 Provides several options for setting up your channels, labeling your vide() inputs, and selecting the language of the on-screen Menus. 72 Menus Display _ Menusincludenavigation help text that appearsat the bottom of eachMenu. function, the Menu MENU Move through the Menus ,_ Move through the Menu options ÷ ÷ Change an option's settings ¢ e ÷ ÷ S(_I_ !_!!r_!!_!n! ct_anged sel_!!r_g ..................................... @!_t ............................................................... Exit the Menu MENU 61 Using the Wd÷o Menu Toselect the Video Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick highlight the Video ÷ or ÷ to icon and press @. 3 Move the joystick to highlight an option. Press 0 to select an option. 4 Move the joystick _ _ ÷ ÷ to change settings. Press @ to select the changed 5 Press MENUto exit the Menu. setting. To restore the factory default settings for Picture, Brightness, Cobr, Hue, Sharpness, Color Temp and VM. 3 Press RF?SET on the remote control when in the Video Menu. Selecting Op tio n s Video _To changefrom one Mode to another,usethe PICMODE buttonon the remotecontrol. _You The Video Menu includes Mode Customized Vivid picture Sia id_id ................... can alter the Video P_o Menu settings(Picture, Mode. the following options: Select for enhanced sharpness. picture contrast and .................................... Select to display enhancements. a picture with minimum P etude Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen decrease picture contrast and soften the color. B_ightness Adjust to brighten Colo_ Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity. Itue Adjust toincrease or decrease the green tones. Sharpness Adjust tosharpen Color Temp, Cool intensit!/ adjustment @;iii_.................................. (NTSC-Standard). or darken the color, or the picture. or soften the picture. Select to give the white colors a blue tint. ................................ IIIB ClearEdge VM Sharpens picture Select definition from to give every VHocity Modulation edge. To change quickly from one DRC Mode to another, use the DRC Mode Creates a high-resolution picture with DRC MODE button on the remote Digital quality sources player, satellite control. Reality Creation ir_teli_iced ................Rec()_:n_end object a sharp, clean High, Medium, Low, Of;r (i.e., DVD 4x density, ed f()r i_()':;ing for high receiver). pictures ............................... Progressive Recommended CineMofion Provides an optimized automatically detecting display by film content applying pulldown Moving for still images a reverse pictures 3/2 will appear and text. and process. clearer and more natural-looking. 63 Using the Audio l Menu Toselect the Audio Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick ÷ or ÷ to highlight the Audio press @. 3 icon and Move the joystick to highlight an option. Press O to select an option. 4 Move the joystick ¢ ¢ * ÷ to change settings. Press @ to select 5 Press the changed setting. MENUto exit the Menu. To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Pass, and Balance 3 Press RESETon the remote control when in the Audio Menu. Selecting Audio The Audio Menu includes the following options: Op tio n s Tochangequicklyfrom one Effectto another,usethe @9 button on the remotecontrol. Treble Adjust to decrease or increase higher-pitched Bass Adjust to decrease or increase lower-pitched Balance Adjust to emphasize Steady Sound ,_LItO Select to stabilize Off Select to turn Effect TruSu_rou Id Select speaker sounds. balance. the volume. off Steady for surround Sound. sound (for stereo programs to mono programs. only). M% Tochangequicklyfrom one MTSmodeto another,usethe M IS/SAPbutton on the remote control. left or right sounds. Simuhted Adds Off Normal Stereo Select Enjoy stereo, bilingual a surround-like program stere() effect or mono for ster_) reception. reception broadcast when viewing a in stere(). and ....... mono programs audio no SAP Mono programs when signal is present, Stere() mode.) Select for mono during weak a signal reception. stere() is received. the TV remains (Use to reduce broadcasts.) (If in noise Speake_ Audio Out Easy controI of _ot,,,,_ On Off Select toturnontheTVspeakers, Select toturnofftheTVspeakers andlistento theTV'ssoundonlythrough yourexternal audiosystem speakers. ThisoptioncanbesetonlywhentheSpeaker optionisset toOff. v_i:_,i_; ................. Th_T_;__ak_s _re_ur_,_d_ff but ti_e............. adjustn_ents volume output still be controlled Fixed from your audio by the TV's system remote can control. The TV's speakers are turned off and the volume output of the TV is fixed. Use your audio receiver's volume through remote control to adjust your audio system. the 65 Using the Channel Menu Toselect the Cha_melMenu 1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick ÷ or ÷ to highlight the Channel and press @. 3 icon Move the joystick to highlight an option. Press O to select an option. Selecting Op tio n s Channel 4 Move the joystick _ _ ÷ ÷ to change settings. Press @ to select 5 Press the changed setting. MENUto exit the Menu. The Channel Menu includes the following options: Favorite Charme[s Lets you set up a list of your favorite charmels. For • • details, see jUs . ng Favorite. Channels ,l/ on page 49. Cable On Select if you are receiving with a CATV cable. cable channels 0_!........................................... Se!_} ff _!!u a{_ Ksing _n a}}}e_a: .............................. Channel Fix Off Turns off Channel Us@d when you have a cable box 26 "Fix" your TV's channel setting to 2-6 and use the cable box or satellite receiver to or satellite receiver Auto Program Fix. change channels. Select one of these settings if you connected the equipment to AUX26 Same as 2-6, except you select one of these settings if you connected the equipment to the AUX jack (see page 13). Video I Use this setting if you have cormected Automatically sets up the channel receivable channels. the list on the TV for all _ Channelsthat you setto be skippedcanbe accessed only with the 09 buttons. Channel Channellabel Allows you to customize the channel list that appears when you use the (i}4+/buttons. 1 Move the joystick _ or _ to scroll through the charmels until you find the channel you want to skip or add. Then press O to select it. 2 Move the joystick _ or _ to toggle between Add or Skip. Then press O to select. To add or skip more channels, repeat steps 1 and 2. 4 Move the joystick ÷ to return to the Channel Setup 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 _ to select the channel number that you want to assign a label. Move the joystick to highlight 4 labe_ and press _. Move the joystick • _ to scroll through characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc). Then press _ highlighted character. Repeat to add up to 5 characters 5 To assign labels to more charmels, the label to select the to the label. repeat steps 1-4. Move the joystick ÷ to return to the Channel Menu, tyr press NfEN_3 _o exit the Menus. Setup 6? Using the Parent Menu The Parent Menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. To select the Pare_t Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick ,÷ or ÷ to highlight the Parent icon and press @. 3 Use the 09 buttons password. 4 If this is the first time you are creating this password, confirm password by entering it again. (The Parent Menu options on the remote control to enter a four-digit the appear.) 5 Move the joystick the changed 6 Using Menu the Parent _lf you are not familiarwith the ParentalGuidelinerating system,you shouldselectChild, • ÷ ÷ ÷ to change Press @ to select Press MENUto exit the Menu. The Parent Menu includes the following options: Parer_tal lock Turn ratings Off Parental lock is off. No programs blocked from viewing. on/offand select a rating system Child Maximum ratings permitted ) US: TV-Y, TV-G, G Canada: C, G, TV-Y '_buth Maximum ratings permitted are: US: TV-PG, PG Canada: C8+, PG, 8 alzs+, TV-PG Y.Adult Maximum ratings permitted are: US: TV-14, PG-13 Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14 Custoul Select to set ratings manually. US: See page 69 for details. Canada: See page 70 for details. simplify the rating selection. To set more specific ratings, select Custom. _For settings. setting. descriptionsof Child, ratings,seepage 69. Ch_tnge Password For changing Select Country U.S.A. Select to use USA ratings Canada Select to use Canadian page 70). are are: your password. (see page 69). ratings (see US Models: Selecting Rating Custom Options For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes options. (For Canadian models, see page 70.) _J Movie Rating _The Content-BasedRatings are linkedto the levelof the Age-BasedRating,Forexample, a programwith an Age-Based Ratingof TV-PGV (Violence) rating maycontainmoderate violence,while a TV-14V (Violence)rating maycontain moreintenseviolence. G All children and General PG PG-13 Parental Parental R Restricted sugg_ted NO17 and X No one 17 or under allowed. Guidance Guidance Age_Based Block programs by their rating, content or both TV_Y All children. TV_V7 Directed TV_G General Audience. TV_PG Parental Guidance blockingcapability,set the AgeBasedRatings. TVq 4 Parents Strongly TVMA Mature Audience _lf Content-Based ensuremaximum you blockunratedTV programs,be awarethat the following typesof programs may be blocked:emergency broadcasts,political programs, sports, news,public service announcements,religious programsandweather. Audience. suggested. for children under viewing, parental guidance for children under 17. TV Rating _To the following 13. is Ratings to children age 7 and older. suggested. cautioned. only. Ratings }V Fantasy D Suggestive Violence. Dialogue. L Strong Language. S Sexual situations. g Violence. Unrated Block Blocks all programs Block programs or tnovies that are broadcast Allow broadcast without a rating. Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating. and movies that are without a rating Viewing Programs Blocked You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press the ENTERbutton 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. 69 Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating For Canadian models, the Custom following options. (For US models, FrenchRating U,S_A.Rating Viewing the Options EnglishRating Programs Rating Menu includes see page 69.) Blocked C All children. (18+ Children G General programming. PC; Parental Guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming. G General programming. 8 ans+ Not recommended for young 13 arm+ Not recommended for ages under 13. 16 at]s+ Not recommended for ages under 16. 18 ans+ Programming See "US Models" 8 years and older. restricted children. to adults. on page 69 for details. You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press the ENTERbutton 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. Using the Tfmer Menu To select the Timer Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick ÷ or ÷ to highlight the Timer icon and press @. To reset the Ciock or rimers Press RESETon the remote Selecting Timer control, when Menu, to reset The Timer •_=:iUl=l.J,.-==,om===_p I in the Timer Menu to the factory includes Op tio n s defaults. the following options: L mlllL Timel 1 Timer2 _To go directlyto programmingTimer1 or 2 in step 1, pressQ insteadof movingthe joystick*. _To You can use the Timer to program the TV to turn on and off and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing times. Timer 1 and lilt er 2 are not available the Current Time. 1 to be set until you set Move the joystick _ or 4; to highlight TimerI or Timer 2. To set the time, move the joystick ÷. Move the joystick _ or ¢ to highlight following options, then press @. returnto the Timer Menuafter programmingone of the Timers,pressQ when the highlight is inthe channel numberfield, 4 Program Select to set the Timer by day, time, duration, and channel. Off Select to turn off the Timer. (Your previous settings are saved.) Move the joystick _ and _ to set the day(s), hour, minute, duration, and channel number. Press @ or ÷ to confirm each setting and move to the next setting. Move the joystick ÷ to go back to the previous setting. Press MENUto exit the Menu. An LED on the front panel will light, indicating 2 one of the the timer has been set. (day, hour, and minute). 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. Press MENUto exit the Menu. 71 Using the Setup 1 2 Menu Press MENU. Move the joystick highlight press O. 3 _To Selecting Setup Options icon and Move the joystick to highlight an option. Press O to select an option. movefrom within one Menu to the main Menu of icons,movethe joystick÷. ÷ or ÷ to the Setup 4 Move the joystick • ¢ ÷ ÷ to change the changed setting. 5 Press The Setup settings. Press _ to select MENUto exit the Menu. Menu Caption Vision includes Allows the following you programs CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 to select from options: three that are broadcast closed with caption closed most (Should Displays Text3,Text4 information half be set to CC1 for programs.) Text1 ,Text2, network/station presented or the whole Displays using screen available). For closed set to CC1. remaining name offers this service). Displays when the channel button is changed is pressed. off Caption and in the program (if the broadcaster Turns either (if captioning, the program the time Off (for Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program. Into modes caption). or the DISPLAY Vision. Video label Allows you to identify the TV, such as a VCR, a DVD player select A/V equipment you connected to DVD, etc. For example, if you have connected the label to the VIDEO DVD for the VIDEO you press the TV/VDEO button Label assigned "_ you Move to change to that input the joystick 5 jack, you 5 input. Then inputs, the Vide() appears on screen. _ or _, to highlight the video (VIDEO 1-7) to which you want to assign Then press Q to select the input. Move the joystick displayed inputs that do not have equipment connected to You can select Vide() them, _ or _ to highlight labels. Then from can when press the following Q one of the to select labels input a label. the label. for each input: VHS, DVD, Receive_,Satellite, Cable Box, 1/2/3/4 8ram, DTV,G4me, iD, Web, Fieta, Skip Video Tilt Correction Allows Move DVD, S(_teilite, Cable Box, DTV, HD, Skp 5/6/7 you to correct the joystick any tilt of the picture. ÷ or ÷ to choose +7 and -7 and press Normally, tilt correction first time you turn to a new k)cation. a correction between @. only needs oft the unit to be adjusted and after the unit the is moved choice. I6:9 F}nhanced Provides enhanced (anamorphic) with widescreenDVDs,set your DVDplayerto 16:9 aspect ratio. (Aspect ratio is the ratio of width to heightof the screen,16:9is also referredto aswidescreen format,) picture sources, only option is available which you can do by pressing On when RurLs a demonstration for widescreen as selected DVD titles. This the TV is set to VIDEO 1-7, the TV/VIDE0 button. To activate manually. Auto when you switch video Auto Demo resolution such input or change TO activate automatically 16:9 signal is received. of on-screen Returns to to another channels. when a Menus. ?3 This chapter includes the following Glossary topics: 76 Notes on Using Memory Contacting Sony Stick Media 77 78 Troubleshooting 78 Specifications 82 Optional 82 Index Accessories 83 7S A signalingmethodthat usescontinuouschangesin the amplitudeor frequencyof an electronictransmissionto conveyinformation. a_pect _'atie Refers to the ratio between the width and height of the screen. This TV has a 4:3 aspect ratio, as opposed to a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio. 4:3 aspect ratio _:e_pol_ellt videe cempesite videe 1619aspect ratio Componentvideois sentthrough threecables:two colorshade(chrominance) signalsandone brightness(luminance)signal Componentvideo achievesgreatercoloraccuracythan compositevideo or SVIDEOby splitting chrominanceinto two separateportions. Compositevideo is sentthrough a single cable.Compositevideocombinesthe colorshade (chrominance)and brightness(luminance)informationinto onevideo signal. A processthat demagnetizesthe metalcomponentsinthe TVmonitor,whicheliminatesimage distortionthat can resultfrom magneticchargesacquiredbythe TV'scomponents.YourTV degaussesautomaticallywhen it is turned on. A new technologyfor transmittingand receivingbroadcasttelevisionsignals.DTVprovides clearerresolutionand improvedsoundquality overanalog television. Natie_al Televisie_ Syste_ Co_l_ittee {NTSC) RF A unit of the FederalCommunicationsCommission,Washington,DC,that establishes televisionstandardsin the UnitedStates,suchasNTSCColor,the standardusedinthis TV. RadioFrequency. That part of the frequencyspectrumin which it is possibleto radiate (transmit)electromagneticwaves. S VIDEO SVIDEOrequiresa singlecable,which carriesthe brightness(luminance)andcolor (chrominance)signalsof the pictureseparately.SVIDEOprovidesbetter resolutionthan compositevideo,whichcarriesthe signalstogether. VHF/UHF VHF(VeryHighFrequency)is the part of the radiospectrumfrom 30 to 300 megahertz.UHF (Ultra HighFrequency)is the partof the radiospectrumfrom 300 to 3,000 megahertz. 480i Provides480 linesof resolution.Displaysimagesusinginterlacedscanning,which first transmitsall the odd lineson the TVscreenandthen the evenlines. 480p Provides480 linesof resolution.Displaysimagesusingprogressivescanning,which transmits eachlinefrom top to bottom. 720p Provides720linesof resolution.Displaysimagesusingprogressivescanning,which transmits eachlinefrom top to bottom. 10801 Provides1080 linesof resolution.Displaysimagesusing interlacedscanning,whichfirst transmitsall the odd lineson the TVscreenandthen the evenlines. 1080iis oneof the formatsusedby IqDTV(HighDefinitionTV). No¢÷s on Using Memory Stick Precautions Memory When $¢fck using Media Memory Stick media, follow these precautions: 1`Oavoid 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 it into contact with a metal object. Do not drop, shock. bend, or submit Do not disassemble Avoid getting Apply labels 1"o avoid store or modify liquid only temperature High humidity Direct label area. as near data, subject a heater do not use or to: or inside a hot car) substances Magnetic fields Excessive dust Store and protection Stick media. to still image in a location (such to external sunlight Corrosive Static damage or bringing Stick media. the designated Stick media High Stick media Memory on Memory within permanent Memory Memory Stick media electricity or electric noise carry Memory Stick media of stored data. Save a backup of stored in its original case to ensure data. 77 Contactfng 5ony 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 Twin only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only). View I cannot get Twin View to work _ If you are using a cable box to unscramble all channels (as shown on page 20), 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 18. 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/VDEObutton while in Twin View. Sources connected to the AUX, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6, and VIDEO 7 inputs There is no Twin View window, or it is just static _ Twin View cannot display anything but TV channels _ Be sure the Twin View window is set to a xr ideo• input or channel • that has a signal airing. You might be tuned to a x ideo input with nothing connected to it Try cycling through the video inputs by pressing the TV/VIDEObutton. 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/VDEO button. Check that the Video labe_option is not set to Skip. (See the Setup Menu on page 73.) Both Twin View windows might be set to the same channel. Try changing channels in either window. Twin View displays the same _ program in both windows Remote Remote does Control control not operate _ The _ Check batteries could be weak. the orientation Press Replace the TV FUNCTION button. 5AT/CABI E FUNCTION button, CABLE mode. Make sure Locate Cannot change channels with the remote control _ If you (iharmel page another Fix option are using to change control _ not operate video equipment non-Sony another If you replaced There may There device Image not display Blank does square instead appears of a thumbnail may be more outlet. the TV FUNCTION be sure you have 3 or 4 setting. on the hookup not Use the you used (see than Make _1 Memory Favorite _ This channels, For example, to press the your cable are using box the SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button. to the remote need be sure if you recently, the code numbers for to be reset. one code for the equipment that you are to operate. is a possibility _ image to the wall charalels, based the to SAT or lights. first press the channel to change to press the batteries that some your Sony TV remote.You remote control. Stick securely to change pressed control fluorescent channels, the channel be sure equipment attempting Memory from TV from for that device. channels, the video _ device your to "fix" FUIICliON button does is connected 3-4 feet away switched inadvertently the remote 66). If you Remote cord have changes the TV to change are using inadvertently You may which the TV's power the TV at least If you are using button. the batteries. of the batteries. sure the image non-Sony may need is supported indicates that howe,_er, indicate that the image displays both does while using not support the full-size the thumbnail cannot by the TV (see pages Stick functions are not ax affable Channel functions. the icon, equipment be operated to use the equipment's and full-size 51-52). Twin a thumbnail image View, Freeze view. Selecting on the screen. images by original It could are corrupted or also or not supported. Cannot rotate thumbnail image, no appears _ Be sure _ If a blank that Cannot hear audio using Memory Image file name appear; instead, while the LOCK square the image _ There _ Dashes switch appears does is no audio on the Memory instead not support ax ailable Stick is sat to off. of the thumbnail a thumbnail while using image, view Memory and this indicates cannot be rotated. Stick Stick does dashes not (---) equipment appear instead that is not of the file name if the image was recorded using DCF-compliant. appear 79 Video No picture (screen _ not lit), no sound Dark, poor picture or no (screen good sound Only snow lit), and noise If your TV does not Call turn your sure the power cord is plugged in. the POWERbutton on the front of the TV. Press the TVNIDE 0 button _ Adjust the Picture option _ Adjust the Bdght/_ess option _ Check the antenna/cable the antenna/cable 3 Check _ Try another Dotted lines _ Adjust _ Move the TV away dryers. r_ Using a highly problem. _ You have selected (See page 72 to reset Double images "Black box" or ghosts on screen Sony to cycle Service in the Video feature _ the connected Menu in the Video flashing, your TV may Center. through (see page Menu video sources. 62). (see page 62). colmections. cormections. channel; it could be station trouble. the antenna. from noise directional sources outdoor a text option Setup If the Auto setting does select not such antenna player, On to manually Press MUTING so that the word turn Menu To turn trying automatically DVD as cars, neon or a cable in the Setup selections.) Caption Vison option to Off. If you were select COl instead oftEXT 14. 16:9 Enhanced keeps Make Press on the screen local a red light service. appear or stripes on, and need signs, may solve the and no text is available. off this feature, to select detect or hair- closed set the captioning, the 16:9 signal on the 16:9 Enhanced from your feature. For Audio Good picture, _ no sound Muting disappears ................................................................................. suretl e Cannot gain enough when using a cable Sound seems weak volume (see page box or the • volume • of the cable t!!0!' • box using aua! Men ! eePag f 5): ...... the cable • box ¢ s remote Increase _ Then_ ..................................................................................................... press [V _UNCT/0N and adjust the TV s......................................................................................... volume. The TV's audio might be set to Auto SAP or Mono, when it might be better set control. to Stereo. In the Audio Menu (see page 64), set the MTS setting to Stereo. If already set to Stereo, switch to Mono (which may reduce background noise during external the screen _ insufficient Cannot from 41)). raise audio the volume speakers on 3 weak stereo If the Speaker option order to output adjust the sound Audio Out option broadcasts). is set to Off and the Audio Out option the sound (see page to your audio system) use your 64). Or, to use the TV remote is set to Fixed (in audio receiver control, set the to to Vad(_ble. ............................................................................................................. T_! turn!! th'_ TV sPeaker s se_ th'_ _Pta I!t' !_F_t!!!_ t!)q!_ !se_ P agy61 ) ....................... Channels Cannot receive upper channels (UttF) when using an antenna TV is fixed to one channel _ _ Cannot receive any channels when using cable TV Cannot receive or select channels _ 3 _ 3 Change the Cable option to Off (see page 66). Use Auto P_ogr(_min the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV's memory (see page 66). Use Auto Rogr(_m in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV's memory (see page 66). Check your Channel Fix settings (see page 66). Use Auto P_ogr._min the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV's memory (see page 66). Make sure the CabFe option is set to On in the Channel Menu (see page 66). Use Auto P_ogram in the Channel Menu to add receivable TV channels that are not presently in TV memory (see page 66). General How to reset TV to factory settings _ Turn on the TV. While holding down the RESETbutton on the remote control, press the POWF?R button on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then ................................................................................................. Re!e e R!S !Ibutt!! : How to restore Vide() settings _ Press the RESETbutton on the remote control while in the Vide() Menu (see How to restore Audio _ Press the RF:SET button on the remote control while in the Audio Menu (see Cannot cycle through the other vide() equipment connected to the TV rj Be sure the Video label option Cannot operate r3 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 68), enter the following master password: 4357. The master password clears your previous password; it cannot be used to temporarily unblock channels. Menu Lost password TV makes "popping" when turned on r3 sound LED on front panel is lit is not set to Skip (see page 73). r3 This is a normal sound that results each time it is turned on. r3 The STAND BY LED (see page 11) 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 11) indicates that the timer is set (page 71). When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even when the TV is turned off. r3 from the TV automatically degaussing 81 Picture Tube FD Trinit ton® tube Antenna 75 ohm external Television Channel System NTSC, American Coverage terminal for VHF/UI IF TV Standard VIIF UItF 2-13 14_69 CATV 1 125 Power Requirements 120V, 60 Hz Inputs/Outputs DVI IIDTV 1 terminal, 3.3V T.M.D.S., 50 ohms The DVM {DTV input terminal is compliant with the EIA 861 standard not intended for use wi[t_ personal computers. and is Video (IN) 4 total (1 on front panel) 1 Vp p, 75 ohms unbalanced, S Video (IN) 3 total (1 on front panel) Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms Audio (IN) 7 total (1 on front panel) 500 mVrms (100% modulation) Impedance: 47 kilohm Y: 1.0 Vp p, 75 ohms unbalanced, negative; PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms PR: 0.7 Vp_p, 75 ohms Component Video Input 2 (Y, PB, PR) CONTROL S (IN/OUT) 1 Variable/Fixed Audio (OUT) 1 sync negative sync More than 408 mVrms at the maximum volume setting (Variable) More than 408 mVrms (Fixed) Impedance (output): 2 kilohms Supplied Accessories Visible Screen Size Actual CRT Size Speaker Output Dimensions (W x i{ x D) Remote Control RM Y186 AA (R6) Batteries 2 supplied KV-32I IS500 32 in (812.8 ram) picture for remote control measured diagonally KV 36I IS500 36 in (914.4 ram) picture measured diagonally KV 32I IS500 34 in (863.6 ram) picture measured diagonally KV-36I IS500 38 in (965.2 ram) picture measured diagonally 7.5 W x 2 + 15 W subwoofer KV 32I IS500 898 x 689 x 608 mm (35 3/8 x 27 1/8 x 24 in) 1017 x 760 x 643 mm KV 36I IS500 (40 x 30 x 25 3/8 in) Mass Power Consumption KV 32I IS500 80 kg (176.5 Ibs) KV 36I IS500 104.3 kg (230 lbs) In Use 280 W In Standby Design and A/V Audio 1W specifications Cable (VMC-810/820/830 Cable Component TV Stand, TV Stand, are subject to change without notice. HG) (RKC-515HG) Video Cable (VMC-10/30 HG) for KV-32HS500:SU-32HV1 for KV-36HS500:SU-36HV1 Memory Stick media: 8 MB (MSA-8A); 16 MB (MSA-16A); MB (MSA-32A); 64 MB (MSA-64A); 128 MB (MSA-128A) 32 Cir_eMntion 8, 63 ClearEdge VM 8, 63 clearing, Favorite Channels 49 closed caption modes 72 CODE SET button 40 color, adjusting 62 CONTROL S 37 CONTROL S IN/OUT jacks, described Cool, Color Temperature 62 cursor movement buttons 11 0-9 buttons 41,45 16:9 (widescreen) 8, 73 A ANT button 40, 45 antenna, connecting aspect ratio 73 Audio Menu 61, 64 Audio Out 65 audio receiver, 15 cormectir_g 36 Auto Program (channel setup) Auto SAP, MTS setting 64 AUX jack, described 13 AV1-3/DVD slide switch 41 38, 66 bilingual audio 64 blocking programs. brightness, adjusting D degauss 81 Demo, Menus 73 B balance, adjusting 64 bass, adjusting 64 batteries, inserting in remote 13 39 See ratings. 62 C cable connecting 15 setting On/Off 66 with VCR, connecting 22 cable box connecting with VCR 24 Twin View issues 46 using with TV _emote control 59 camcorder, connecting 35 Caption Vision 72 CATV. See cable CH buttons 11,41, 45 changing picture size, in Twin View 48 Channel Menu 61, 66 Channel Skip/Add 67 channels creating labels 67 setting up 38 Digital Reality Creation 8, 63 Digital Visual Interface (DVI) 8, 13 DISC MENU button 59 DISPLAY button 41, 42, 45 DRC MODE button 40 DRC. See Dilzitat Reality Creation. DVD player using with TV remote control 59 with A/V cormectors, connecting 34 DVD TITLE button 42, 59 DVI. See Digital Visual interface. DVI-HDTV 13, 82 E Effect button 41 ENTER button 41, 45 F Fast-forward button Favorite Channels clearing 49 in Channel Menu using 49 FAVORITES button features 8 42 66 41 Fixed audio setting 65 FREEZE button 41, 50 Freeze, using 50 g3 G GUIDE button Mono, MTS setting Movie mode 62 MTS 64 42 }1 HD Detailer MTS/SAP MUTING 8 HD / DVD IN (1080i/720p described 13 hue, adjusting / 480p/480i) jacks, 41 40, 45 N Neutral, 62 button button 64 Color Temperature 62 0 [ interlaced off, turning on, turning 8, 40, 63, 76 off the TV 11 on the TV 11 J p joystick 40 JUMP button Parent 40, 45 Menu 61, 68 parental control, described password, changing 68 Pause button 42 L label channels 67 PIC MODE Language, setting 73 LOCK switch, Memory Stick picture Picture 57 button MDP, using with TV remote control 59 Memory Stick Index 55 indicator (LED) 11 inserting 53 insertion slot 1 ] Menu 54 precautions 77 Rotate Picture 57 Setup options 56 Slideshow 56 supported and unsupported images troubleshooting 79 using 51-57 Memory Stick button 41 MENU button 11, 41, 42, 45, 61 Menus Audio 61, 64 Channel 61, 66 Parent 61, 68 Setup 61, 72 Timer 61, 71 Video 61, 62 40, 42 contrast, adjusting 62 in Picture. See Twin View. Play button 42 POWER button M 8 11 power cord, removing from holder powering on/off, the TV 11 presetting channels 66 Pro (Video) mode 62 problems, progressive troubleshooting 8, 40, 63, 76 9 78-81 R 51 ratings, ratings, Record remote setting 68-70 viewing blocked buttons 42 control programs inserting batteries 39 programming 43-44 removing, Favorite Channels RESET button 42 49 resetting Audio options 64 Timer options 71 Vide() options 62 Rewind button 42 rotate picture, Memory Stick 57 69, 70 S VIDEO jack, described 11, 13, 21 SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button 40, 42 SAT/CABLE POWER button 40 satellite receiver, using with TV remote control 58 SELECT button 11 setting up channels 38 Setup Menu 61, 72 sharpness, adjusting 62 Simulated, Effect 64 sizing, picture in Twin View 48 SLEEP button 41, 42 slideshow 56 speakers turning on/off 65 using external speakers 65 specifications 82 STAND BY indicator 11,81 Standard mode 62 Steady Sound, described 8 Steady Sound, setting 64 Stereo, MTS setting 64 Stop button 42 surround sound 64 SYSTEM OFF button 42 Variable VCR audio setting 65 using with TV remote control 58 with cable box, connecting 24 with cable, connecting 22 with satellite receiver, connecting 30 VCR/DVD FUNCTION button 40, 42 VCR/DVD POWER button 40 VHF/UHF jack, described 13 VIDEO (L/R)/AUDIO Video Menu 61, 62 Video modes, selecting Vivid mode 62 VOL buttons jacks, described 13 62 11, 40, 45 W Warm, Color Temperature Wega, described 7 widescreen 8, 73 widescreen, described 8 62 Z zoom feature, with Twin View 48 T tilt, correcting 73 Timer 71 TIMER indicator 11,81 Timer Menu 61, 71 timers, setting 71 transport buttons 42 treble, adjusting 64 troubleshooting 78-81 TruSurround 64 TruSurround, Effect 64 turning on/off the TV 11 TV FUNCTION button 40, 42, 45 TV POWER button 40, 45 TV/VCR button 42 TV/VIDEO button 40, 45 Twin View deKribed 8 factors affecting 46 using 46--48 Twin View button 40 85