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If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. How to replace the Fuse Open the fuse compartment with a blade screwdriver, and replace the fuse.
Table of contents Safety First Quick Start Guide Checking the accessories supplied Inserting batteries into the remote control Connecting the speakers Connecting the aerial Switching on the TV Automatically tuning the TV Viewing digital or analogue channels Overview Overview of the TV set buttons Overview of the remote control buttons Additional TV Features Adjusting the picture...
Safety First Safety Information Televisions operate on extremely high voltages. To prevent fire or electric shock, please follow the safety procedures indicated below. For your own safety, never open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. For General Safety •...
Quick Start Guide Follow steps 1-7 to: Check the accessories supplied Insert batteries into your remote control Connect the speakers to your TV Connect the aerial to your TV Plug in and switch on the TV View programmes on your TV 1.
Quick Start Guide 3.1. Connecting the speakers Before switching on the TV, you need to connect the speakers to the TV using the leads provided. The striped lead is for the red terminal of the speaker; the black lead for the black terminal.
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Quick Start Guide 3.2. Connecting the speakers b) To connect your own speakers (when using your own speakers, make sure they are at least 4 ohms impedance and magnetically shielded): L/G/ R/D/ R/D/D/D L/G/S/I MODEM striped black lead lead...
Quick Start Guide 4. Connecting the aerial L/G/ R/D/ MODEM R/D/D/D L/G/S/I 5. Switching on the TV Connect a conventional aerial to the socket marked on the rear of the TV. Connect the TV plug to the mains socket (220- 240V AC, 50Hz) and switch on.
Quick Start Guide 6. Automatically tuning the TV You can tune the TV to receive the new digital channels and/or the traditional analogue channels. If at any time during this procedure you want to return to the normal TV picture, press the MENU button.
Quick Start Guide 7. Viewing digital or analogue channels Once you have tuned in the new digital channels and/or the traditional analogue channels, you have the option to view the digital or analogue channels using the TV menu system or the channel table.
Overview Overview of the TV set buttons You must press the control button to activate and illuminate the control panel before you can use the other buttons on the top of the TV set. Volume control buttons. Press to increase (+)/decrease (-) volume. Video input button.
To adjust TV volume Press to adjust the volume of the TV. To control other Sony equipment With this selector you can control other Sony equipment. Open the remote control lid and set the selector according to the type of...
Additional TV Features Adjusting the picture Although the picture is adjusted at the factory, you can modify it to suit your own taste. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2 Move the OK button on the remote control DOWN to select the to enter the ‘PICTURE CONTROL’...
Additional TV Features Adjusting the sound Although the sound is adjusted at the factory, you can modify it to suit your own taste. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display 2 Move the OK button on the remote control DOWN to 3 Move the OK button UP or DOWN to select the item on 4 Move the OK button RIGHT to highlight the settings.
Additional TV Features Setting up Dolby ProLogic Before listening to Dolby Surround sound, you can adapt the Dolby features to suit your own taste. It is normal to set up the levels and modes of the speakers only when installing the TV and the speakers or when changing the position of the speakers.
Additional TV Features Changing the screen mode Using this Screen Mode feature you can change the aspect ratio of the screen or reproduce the main picture image by image (Strobe function). 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen.
Additional TV Features Exchanging programme positions After tuning you may wish to change the channel order on the TV. You may wish for example to exchange the channel on programme number 8 with the channel on programme number 10. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen.
Additional TV Features Using the parental lock This function enables you to prevent children watching undesirable broadcasts. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2 Move the OK button on the remote control DOWN to select the symbol on the menu screen then move RIGHT to enter the ‘PRESET’...
Additional TV Features Using Further Programme Preset With this feature you can a) individually adjust and store the volume level of each channel (Volume Offset). b) preset the AV output for the programme positions of channels with scrambled signals (e.g. from a Pay TV decoder).
Additional TV Features Adjusting the picture rotation If, due to the earth’s magnetic field, the picture slants, you can use this function to readjust the picture. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2 Move the OK button on the remote control DOWN to select the symbol on the menu screen then move to...
Additional TV Features Displaying subtitles for digital channels With this feature you can view subtitles on the TV screen when watching digital channels. When watching analogue channels you can view subtitles via the teletext menu screen (see the Teletext section of this instruction manual). 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen.
Additional TV Features Using the sleep timer The TV can be set to switch automatically to standby mode after a length of time chosen by you. You may set the time in 15 minute steps up to 4 hours. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen.
Additional TV Features Manually tuning the TV You have already tuned the TV to receive all available channels using the ‘Automatically Tuning the TV’ procedure at the start of this manual. You can however carry out this operation manually using the following instructions. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen.
Additional TV Features Skipping programme positions This function enables you to skip unused programme positions when selecting them with the PROGR +/- buttons. However, by using the number buttons you can still select the skipped programme position. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen.
Additional TV Features Adjusting the TV picture for an RGB source After connecting an RGB source such as a playstation to the TV, you may need to adjust your TV picture. 1 Press the MENU button on your remote control to 2 Move the OK button DOWN to select the symbol 3 Move the OK button DOWN to select ‘Installation’...
Teletext Viewing Standard Teletext Standard Teletext is an information service transmitted by broadcasters which can be viewed on most of your traditional analogue channels. Selecting Teletext 1 When viewing analogue channels, press a number button on the remote control to select the channel which carries the teletext service you wish to receive.
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Teletext Viewing Standard Teletext When viewing analogue channels, select further standard teletext functions as follows: Using the Teletext Menu 1 With teletext on the TV screen, press the MENU button 2 Move the OK button on the remote control DOWN to Preset User Pages...
Teletext Viewing Digital Teletext Most of the digital TV channels broadcast information via teletext. This digital service includes high quality text and graphics as well as advanced navigational options. Additionally this television set has access to a dedicated digital teletext channel. Selecting the dedicated digital teletext channel 1 To view the dedicated digital teletext service, press the...
Electronic Programme Guide Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) The Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) is a guide which provides programme information for all digital channels supporting EPG. Displaying the EPG 1 Press the 2 Move the OK button on the remote control UP, DOWN, 3 Press the Viewing Information on the EPG You can alter the type of information presented on the EPG...
Electronic Programme Guide Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Before using the EPG recording facility, you will need to set up your VCR to receive the TV inputs from the scart plug (Please refer to your VCR instruction manual). Recording Programmes 1 Press the 2 Move the OK button RIGHT or LEFT to highlight the 3 Press the OK button.
Electronic Programme Guide Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Setting The Manual Timer 1 Press the EPG on the TV screen. 2 Move the OK button RIGHT or LEFT to highlight the ‘programme type ’ column then move the OK button DOWN to select the timer symbol 3 Press the OK button to display a screen of 9 programme slots, each one indicating that it is either free for programming, or that it has a programme already stored in...
Optional Connections Using Optional Equipment Using the following instructions, you can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting Equipment to the TV 1 Switch off your TV at the mains. 2 Connect your equipment to the designated TV socket. 3 Plug in and switch on the TV then your additional equipment.
Optional Connections Using Optional Equipment Additional Information When Connecting Equipment Connecting a VCR A. Standard connection for strong signal: To record and playback digital programmes connect your VCR to the F socket using a scart lead (the VCR relies on the TV to convert the digital programmes to video and audio signals suitable for recording, which are then output from the TV through the scart connector).
Additional Information Using Optional Equipment Before using the ‘Smartlink’ facility, you will need to set up your VCR to receive the TV inputs from the scart plug (Please refer to your VCR instruction manual). Using Smartlink With Smartlink your TV can communicate with a connected VCR. To enjoy Smartlink, connect your VCR (which supports Smartlink, NexTView Link, Easy Link or Megalogic) to the AV2 socket F using a fully- wired 21-pin SCART cable.
• See “Skipping programme position” section. • See “Exchanging programme positions” section. • Do not open the cabinet, refer to qualified person. • Contact your nearest Sony Service Centre. • Press the + button on the remote control. • If is displayed on the screen, press the the remote control.