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PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. CAUTION As an ENERGY STAR _ Partner, The fbllowing SONY appliance for use only with the following WALL- Sony Corporation has determined HANGING RACK UNIT. Use with other WALL-HANGING RACK UNIT is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injmy.
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Follow the insu uctions below: cart or stand recommended by Sony far the specific mode] of TV No part of the TV set should overhang For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug...
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Antennas Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself since opening Outdoor Antenna Grounding cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions belo_ An outdoor hazm-ds Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel...
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Important Safety Instruction Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,...
ouppllea ,' o-ohm coaxial cable Screw-on type Unpacking Screw into connection, S VIDEO cable When you unpack this unit, make sure it includes the following: High quality video cable for enhanced picture quality Remotecontrol (1) and size AA batteries(2) AC powercord (1) Align guides and push into connection.
Ir_sta_[ n g and Colr_lr_e(:_ir_g the IV Identifying Front and Rear Connectors TV front panel VIDEO 2 IN (pages 12 - 14, 17) Connects to the output jacks of your VCR or other video equipment. VHF/UHF (pages 9, 12 - 14) Connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable.
A in the illustration Also, set "Cable" to "On" in the _ (Channel) below. menu (See page 20). Tips • Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box (See "Programming the remote control"...
Ir_stNI ng and Cor_r_eo_ingthe IV Connecting the Power Cord Connect the power cord after you have finished all other connections. Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor's AC IN connector. Connect the AC power adaptor's cord to the DC IN connector of the TV. Connect the other plug of the power cord to a walt outlet.
hns_,a_l ng and Connecting_heIV Bundling cords and cables Carrying the TV This TV allows you to bundle the cords and cables When carrying the TV, hold it as shown in the inside of the stand. diagram below. Do not hold only the rear cover. As the rear cover comes off easily, doing so may cause To the rear of the TV you to drop the TV, resulting...
InstNI ng and Connecting the IV Connecting a VCR and Cable TV Use this hookup if: • You have Cable TV that does not require a cable box. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the CATV cable to the VCR's IN jack. Using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable, connect the VCR's OUT jack to the TV's VHF/UHF...
hr_s_a_[ ng and ConnectingtheIV Connecting a Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver's SATELLITE IN jack. Using AUDIO and S V1DEO cables, connect the satellite receiver's AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV's AUDIO and S V1DEO IN jacks. Connect the supplied 75-ohm coaxiat cabte from your cable or antenna to the TV's VHF/UHF jack.
Ir_stNI ng and Cor_r_ec_ingthe IV Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver's SATELLITE IN jack. Connect the CATV cable to the VCR's VHF/UHF IN jack.
hr_s_a_l ng and Cormec[ingtheIV Connecting an Audio Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using an AUDIO cable, connect the TV's AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio receiver's AUDIO IN jacks. Rear of TV iii!ii_i RK-74A(not supplied) _-'-" Audio input Audio receiver (Compact...
Ir_stNE ng and Cor_r_eo_ingthe IV Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors This is the preferred hookup to use if: • Your DVD player has component (Y, B-Y, R-Y) jacks. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD player's Y, B-Y and R-Y jacks to the Y, PB and P_ jacks on the TV.
Nr_sta_l ng and Connec[ingtheIV Connecting a DVD Player with AN Connectors Use this hookup • Your DVD player does not have component (Y, PB, PR) jacks. If your DVD player has component video output connectors, for best picture quality, use the connection described on page 16.
Install ng and Connecting the IV Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using three separate component video cables, connect the Digital Satellite Receiver's Y, PB and PRjacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks on the TV.
hr_s_N[ ng and Cow_w_ecling theIV Connecting a Digital TV Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using three separate component video cables, connect the Digital TV Set-top box's Y, PB and PR jacks to the Y, PB and P_ jacks on the TV. Use the V1DEO 3 IN connections.
Ir_stNE ng and Cor_r_ecling the IV Press CH+ on the remote control or on the front Setting the Channels panel of your TV to perform Auto Program. When all the receivable channels are stored, the After you finish connecting your TV, you can run lowest numbered channel will be displayed.
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hnstN[ ng and ConnectingtheIV To lock in a TV channel To skip channels You can skip unnecessary channels when selecting If you have connected a cable box or satellite channels using the CH +/- buttons. receiver to your TV, and do not intend to connect any other audio or video equipment, it is Press MENU.
Ir_stNE ng and Cor_r_ec_ingthe IV Press MENU. Selecting the On-screen Menu Language MENU You can select the language to be displayed in all menus. Press i_/t_ to select _ (Setup), then press (_). Press i_/t_ to select "Language," then press @. Espa Press t_/t_ to select your preferred language,...
Other button operations Press MUTING Mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore sound. JUMP SYSTEM Turn offthe TV and all other Sony equipment. DISPLAY Display the current channel number. When the channel display is turned the current...
W_tohilr_g _he YV Watching with closed caption Selecting the Picture Mode You can display Caption Vision if the broadcaster offers this service. You can select one of three different Picture Modes that best suits the program you are watching. Furthermore, you can adjust the picture quality for each Picture Mode (See pages 38, 39).
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Watchir_g the fV Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly until the desired Selecting the Effect mode appears. Mode Each time you press the button, the Picture Mode changes as follows: PICTURE "SRS WOW"* creates a panoramic stereo audio MODE image by producing deep and rich bass tones and clear treble tones, enabling you to enjoy powerful sounds effects like those in a movie theater.
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W_tohilr_g lhe TV Notes Saving the Power • You cannot select the Effect mode if the TV's speaker is set to oil" Consumption • The Effect mode is valid only on the TV's speakers, So you cannot enjoy souurt effects of SRS WOW when you listen to a program through the AUDIO OUT jacks or on headphones.
Using the Wide Screen Mode Changing the Wide Screen Mode The Wide Screen Mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts or other picture sizes such as Letterbox movies in several Wide Screen Modes (16:9 aspect ratio). Wide Zoom Original Picture Wide Zoom The "aspect ratio"...
W_tohilr_g lheTV Changing the Wide Screen Mode Zoom using the menu Original Picture Zoom Press MENU. MENU • Letterbox movie of a video "Zoom" enlarges the 4:3 tape or a DVD disc picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the 16:9 screen.
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Watchir_g the fV The Wide Screen Mode options available in the _:_ (Screen) menu Option Description Wide Mode Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping Select a Wide Mode to use for 4:3 sources. the original image as much as possible.
W_tohilr_g lhe TV Press TV/V1DEO repeatedly until the desired Setting the Video Inputs video input appears. Each time you press TV/VIDEO, the input You can enjoy images (and sound) from optional changes as follows: video equipment connected to this unit by selecting the appropriate input.
• if Y°U enter a new c°de number' the c°de number Y°U previously entered at that setting is erased. • in some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your equipment with the Sony remote control, in this case, use the equipment's own remote control unit.
Watchir_g the IV Operating a DVD player Operating optional equipment Press POWER buttons (VCR/DVD, Turn on/off VCR/DVD (POWER) SAT/CABLE) Control a DVD player VCR/DVD (FUNCTION) Play L::> FUNCTION Stop buttons (VCR/DVD, Pause [1I](press again to resume SAT/CABLE) normal playback) VCR/DVD Step through different [>f>...
W_tohilr_g _he TV Press _/_ to select _ (Channel), then press Using Favorite Channels You can select programs from a list of favorite channels that you preset. Setting your favorite channels Press e/t_ to select "Favorite Channels," then press (_). Return ..
Watchir_g the fV Watching favorite channels Press FAVORITES. The Favorite Channels options appear. FAVORITES Press t/t_ to select the desired channel, then press (_). The selected channel will be displayed.
Press MENU to open the Using the Menu menu screen. Press _,/o to select the desired category, then Most of advanced settings and adjustments press (_. performed using the menu screen. Basic operations to navigate through menus are To exit the menu screen, press MENU again. described below.
Usir_j Advanced Features Receive the picture you want to adjust, then Adjusting the Picture press MENU. Position MENU You can move the position of the picture up and down for each Wide Screen Mode (page 27) in the following cases: •...
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Usbg A(_vanced _::eal_u es Press MENU. Adjusting the Picture Quality Re_n Mo6e: V_v_d MENU You can adjust the picture quality for each Picture Mode ("Vivid," "Standard," or "Pro"). You can adjust the picture quality differently each video input that can be selected using the TV/VIDEO button, and store it in memory.
Usir_j Advar_ced Features Press t_/!/_,/* to make the desired adjustment, Adjusting the Sound then press (_. Quality r 5_ Mode Nt_i_ You can adjust the sound quality differently for each video input that can be selected using the Ntje TV/V1DEO button, and store it in memory.
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Usbg A(_vanced t::eal.u es Press MENU. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other options. Press MENU to exit the menu screen. MENU To reset to the factory settings Select "Reset" in step 3, then select "OK" and press (S). Press e/_"...
Usir_j Advar_ced Features Selecting stereo or bilingual Selecting Stereo or programs using the menu Bilingual Programs Press MENU. You can enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs. MENU MTS/SAP Press _/,_ to select (_ (Audio), then press (SD. Press _/,_ to select "MTS," then press Q_). Press MTS/SAP repeatedly until the desired sound...
French Language ratings to rate those in French. To block programs you feel unsuitable for your children, you need to set the TV for the desired rating systems. Sony's predetermined ratings are also available. See page 46 for a description of the ratings.
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Usir_j Advar_ced Features Enter a four-digit password using the 0-9 Press l_/tt to select "Lock," then press @. buttons. The Parent menu options appear. Rg"2"g ...."- Se ect Cou Ch,ld C_Ng Ng_r_t ¥o_m Press l_/tt to select a desired rating, then press If you access the Parent menu for the first time, you are requested to enter the password...
Usbg A(_vanced _::eal_u es To change the password Selecting a Custom Rating Press MENU. If you want to select the ratings to be blocked from Press e/_, to select q_ (Parent), then press (Z). "Custom" once you have activated the Parental Enter your four-digit password using the 0-9...
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Usir_gAdvanced Features To select a TV rating in Canada: Press _/,_ to select "Movie Rating," then press (SD. Press _/_ to select "English Rating," "French Rating," or "U.S.A. Rating," then press @. English Rating Press _/_ to select the rating to be blocked, then press @.
13. 10 Press _,/,,_ to select the extender to be viewed, Sony's predetermined ratings then press (_. These are original ratings that Sony has predetermined according to the viewer's age. Each 11 Press t_/_. to select "-," then press @.
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Advanced Features Usir_j U.S. movie ratings U.S. TV ratings U.S. movie ratings are for movies (including those U.S. TV ratings are for TV programs rated according to the U.S. Television Parental Guidelines. shown on TV) rated according to the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)
"extenders" Sony's predetermined ratings define additional viewing limits. The extenders These are original ratings that Sony predetermined defined as follows: according to the viewer's age. Each rating allows you to view the certain programs, as follows:...
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Advar_cedFeatures Usir_j Canadian English Language ratings Canadian French Language ratings The Canadian English Language ratings are for TV The Canadian French Language ratings are for TV programs in English broadcast in Canada. programs in French broadcast in Canada. Option Description Description Option G (General)
Usilr_gA(_vanced _::eal_u es Press SLEEP repeatedly until the desired period of Turning Off the TV time appears. Automatically Each time you press the button, the period of time changes as follows: You can set the TV to turn off automatically after a SLEEP predetermined...
If, after reading the following instructions, have additional questions related to the use of Measure how long the STANDBY/SLEEP your Sony TV, please call one of the following numbers. indicator flashes and stops flashing. Customers in the continental United States For example,...
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A_klitionM InFo_;,_4iow_ Problem Possible remedies No picture. Some video sources do not • Check the connection between the optional video equipment aud the TV. • Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control (page 30). appear. • If you connect the video equipment to the S VIDEO input of the TV, set "Auto YC" to tile (Setup) menu (page 12).
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Ad(_itiona_InFo_ma_ion Power requirement: Specifications 120 V AC, 60 Hz DC input: 14.5 V DC Television system: American TV standard Power consumption: In use (Max.): 88 W Channel coverage: In standby: 1.2 W VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Dimensions (W/H/D): Antenna: Including TV stand: 601 x 497 x 184 mm 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF (23 3/4x 19 5/sx 7 _/4inches)