WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Dangerously high voltages are present inside the set. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Safety Information All TVs operate on extremely high voltages. To prevent fire or electric shock, please follow the safety procedures below.
Connecting Optional Equipment ... 23 Selecting lnput and Output ... 24 Using AV Preset ... 25 Remote Control of Other Sony Equipment ... 26 For Your Information ... 27 Optimum Viewing Area ... 27 Cleaning the Air Filter ... 28 Replacing the Lamp ...
Overview This section briefly describes the buttons and controls on the TV set and on the Remote Commander. For more information, refer to the pages given next to each description. TV set-front Symbol A - m - B PROGR+/– . +/– Name Main power switch Standby indicator...
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Remote commander VTR 1 ¤ TV/Teletext operation VIDEO Video operation ˚ …/ Ú/; ´ ´/´ a/Å TV/Teletext operation ≥ MENU ¸ PROGR RM-862 Menu operation TV/Teletext operation Name Symbol Mute on/off button TV u TV Standby button TV power on/TV mode selector button Teletext button …/...
Getting Started Step 1 Preparation Check the supplied accessories When you’ve taken everything out of the carton, check that you have these items: • RM-862 Remote Commander • Two IEC designation R6 batteries • Wrench (1) • Bracket (2) Insert the batteries into the Remote Commander Note: Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an...
Step 2 Tuning in to TV Stations Choosing the Menu Language and the Country VTR 1 Using this function, you can select the language of the menu ¤ screens. Also, you can select the country in which you will use the VIDEO TV.
Presetting Channels Automatically With this function, the TV automatically searches and stores up to 100 channels onto programme positions. If you prefer “Presetting Channels Manually”, please refer to page 9 in Additional Presetting Functions. Press MENU. Push the joystick to blue or green to select the symbol menu screen, then push to yellow.
Additional Presetting Functions Presetting Channels Manually Using this function, you can preset channels one by one to MANUAL different programme positions. This is also convenient to allocate PROGRAMME programme numbers to video input sources. PRESET Press MENU. Push the joystick to blue or green to select the symbol menu screen.
Sorting Programme Positions PROGRAMME SORTING This function enables you to sort the programme positions to a preferable order. Press MENU. Push the joystick to blue or green to select the symbol menu screen. Push to yellow to confirm. Push to blue or green to select “Programme Sorting”. Push to yellow to confirm.
Using “Further Programme INSTALLATION Preset” Using the FURHTER PROGRAMME PRESET menu you can: individually adjust and store the volume level of each channel (Volume offset). in case of picture distortions, use manual fine tuning to obtain a better picture quality. The factory setting is “on” for AFT (Automatic Fine Tuning).
Using Parental Lock PARENTAL LOCK This function enables you to prevent children from watching undesirable broadcasts. If you try to select a Press MENU. programme that has Push the joystick to blue or green to select the symbol been blocked menu screen.
Operating Instructions Watching the TV This section explains the basic functions you use while watching the TV. Most operations are done using the Remote Commander. VTR 1 ¤ Switching the TV on and off VIDEO Switching on ˚ Depress u on the TV. …/ Ú/;...
Watching Teletext or Video Input Watching teletext Press _ For teletext operation, enter a 3-digit page number with the number buttons to select a page. For details of the teletext For fastext operation, push the joystick to the colour mark which operation, refer to corresponds to the colour-coded menu.
Adjusting and Setting the TV Using the Menu Adjusting the Picture and Sound PICTURE CONTROL Although the picture and sound are adjusted at the factory, you can SOUND adjust them to suit your own taste. You can also select dual sound (bilingual) programmes when available or adjust the sound for CONTROL listening with the headphones.
SOUND CONTROL Sound Mode Treble Bass Balance Loudness Space Dual Sound Headphones: 2 Volume 2 Dual Sound Speaker Using the Sleep Timer TIMER To switch off the timer You can select a time period after which the TV automatically Select “off” in step 3. switches into standby mode.
Operating Screen Mode Using the Screen Mode menu, you can change the aspect ratio for the TV display for wide screen effects. VTR 1 ¤ Press MENU to display the main menu. VIDEO Push the joystick to blue or green to select the symbol menu screen.
Teletext TV stations broadcast an information service called Teletext via the TV channels.Teletext service allows you to receive various VTR 1 ¤ information pages such as weather reports or news at any time you want. VIDEO Direct Access Functions ˚ …/ Ú/;...
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Accessing next or preceding page Press The next or preceding page appears. Superimposing the teletext display on the TV programme • Press f once to get Teletext only. • Press f twice for Mix mode. The normal TV screen and the Teletext screen are overlapped. Preventing a teletext page from being updated •...
Using the Teletext Menu VTR 1 This TV is provided with a menu-guided teletext system. When ¤ teletext is switched on, you can use the menu buttons to operate VIDEO the teletext menu. Select the teletext menu functions in the following way: ˚...
SUBPAGE To cancel the request Push the joystick to red You may want to select a particular teletext page from several and then to yellow. subpages which are rotated automatically. After having selected the function, an information line will be displayed. If two broadcasting stations use the same To select the desired subpage, enter four digits using PROGR +/–...
Connecting and Operating Optional Equipment Connecting Optional Equipment You can connect optional audio-video equipment to this TV such as a VCR, video disc player, and stereo system. To connect a VCR using the ) terminal Connect the aerial output of the VCR to the aerial terminal ) of the TV.
Selecting Input and Output This section explains how to view the video input picture (of the Selecting input with video source connected to your TV), and how to select the output PROGR +/– or number signal using direct access buttons or the menu system. buttons You can preset video Selecting input...
Using AV Preset Using this function you can preset the desired input source (e.g. 1, RGB signal) to the respective AV input (AV 1 way, a connected VCR will automatically switch to the RGB signal. Press MENU. Push the joystick to blue or green to select the symbol menu screen.
Remote Control of Other Sony VTR 1 Equipment ¤ VIDEO You can use the TV Remote Commander to control most of Sony remote-controlled video equipment: beta, 8 mm and VHS VCRs and video disc players. ˚ …/ Ú/; Tuning the Remote Commander to the equipment ´...
For Your Information Optimum Viewing Area For the best picture quality, try to position the projection TV so that you can view the screen from within the areas shown below. Horizontal viewing area Vertical viewing area 35˚ 35˚ 1.5 m and more 75˚...
Attach the front panel. Be careful not to damage the speaker. Notes • Attach the filter firmly. If it is not firmly attached, the power will not turn on. • Consult your nearest Sony service centre to obtain a new filter.
• Attach the lamp cover firmly. If it is not firmly attached, the power will not turn on. • When the lamp burns out, a noise is audible. This does not represent a damage. • Consult your nearest Sony service centre to obtain a new lamp.
Troubleshooting Here are some simple solutions to some problems which may affect the picture and sound. Problem No picture (screen is dark), no sound Poor or no picture (screen is dark), but sound is OK Poor picture quality when watching an RGB video source Good picture but no sound No colour for colour programmes Remote Commander does not function...
The fan for cooling stops. Flashing continues in this manner. If the lamp flashes in a way not described above, consult your nearest Sony service centre. Stabilizing the Projection TV After setting up, secure the projection TV to a wall, etc., with the supplied brackets, for safety purposes.