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Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP 4638258, 5510752 and 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. WEGA, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound and Caption Vision are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. ® Partner, Sony has ®...
User Guide IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the set, or described in the operating instructions or service manual. WARNING To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation, use, and...
• Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. • Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided.
Contents Introduction Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA About this Manual... 2 Batteries for the Remote Control ... 2 Front Panel Menu Controls ... 2 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Description... 3 Programming the Remote Control... 5 Using your TV Remote Control with Other Equipment... 7 Connecting Your TV TV Rear Panel ...
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features Some of the features you will enjoy include: ❏ FD Trinitron Flat CRT — Delivers a picture with uncompromising accuracy and outstanding image detail via a technologically advanced tube.
About this Manual This manual provides instructions to help you enjoy your new TV. It shows you how to connect to an antenna or cable, cable box, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, stereo system, or camcorder. Once your TV is connected, follow the instructions and use the remote control to access the on-screen menus.
Press to change the VHF/UHF output of the VCR (or DVD/VCR combination unit). If you have a non-Sony VCR or DVD, you will need to program the remote control to recognize your VCR or DVD. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control”...
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✍ If you lose your remote control, see page 42. Button Description POWER buttons Press to turn on and off the TV and other audio/ video equipment you have programmed into the remote control. For instructions, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 5. FUNCTION buttons Press to select the equipment (VCR/DVD, SAT/ CABLE, TV) that you want to operate with the remote control.
Programming the Remote Control If you have video equipment other than Sony brand (or if you have a Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) that you want to control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedure to program the remote control.
Using your TV Remote Control with Other Equipment Operating a VCR Press Activate the remote control to operate the VCR (FUNCTION button) Power on/off the VCR (VCR/DVD green button) , ENTER Change channels (using tuner) Play video tape Stop Rewind or Fast-forward a video tape Pause Record (Simultaneously)
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Operating a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Press Activate the remote control to operate the cable box or satellite receiver (FUNCTION button) Power on/off the cable box or satellite receiver (SAT/CABLE green button) , ENTER Change channels (using tuner) Change back to previous channel Display channel number (satellite receiver) Display SAT Guide (satellite receiver) Display SAT Menu (satellite receiver)
Connecting Your TV Read this section before setting up your TV for the first time. This section explains how to make the basic connections and how to connect optional equipment. TV Rear Panel Jack Description 1 VHF/UHF This input connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable. 2 S VIDEO This input connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO.
Basic Connections TV with Cable, Indoor, or Outdoor Antenna Depending on the cable system available in your home, choose one of the connections below: Use option A to connect the TV to a cable system or an antenna with a 75-ohm cable (usually built into newer homes).
Using your TV with this connection ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote, press this, first program your remote control, then use the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page 31).
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VHF/UHF jack on your TV. Using your TV with this connection ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote, press buttons or CH+/- buttons to change the channels. In order to do this, first program your remote control, then use the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page 31).
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Connecting a TV, VCR, and Cable Box ✍ DIGITAL CABLE BOX USERS: If you are connecting a digital cable box, you will need a special bi- directional splitter (5-900 Mhz mininum) that is designed to work with your digital cable box. Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels (pay channels), but not all of them.
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Using your TV with this connection ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR or cable box (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote, press (FUNCTION button) to operate your cable box. In order to do this, first program your remote control, then use the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page 31).
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AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. Using your TV with this connection ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your satellite receiver (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote, press receiver. See page 7 on how to operate other functions.
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Connecting a TV, VCR, Cable/Antenna, and Satellite Receiver using Composite Video (VIDEO/AUDIO L(MONO), R) From cable or antenna Satellite antenna cable Satellite receiver VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 For Recording For Viewing Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver. Connect the single input jack of the splitter (not supplied) to your incoming cable/antenna (optional connection to view local channels or broadcast).
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Using your TV with this connection ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR or satellite receiver (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote, press (FUNCTION button) to operate your satellite receiver. ❏ Press repeatedly to switch between VCR input (VIDEO input), VHF/UHF (local channels or unscrambled), or your cable box (cable system or scrambled channels).
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Connect AUDIO OUT on your satellite receiver to AUDIO IN on your TV. Using your TV with this connection ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR or satellite receiver (see page 5). ❏ Turn on your VCR to enable your satellite receiver to work with this connection.
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DVD player are sometimes labeled Y, C connect the cables to like colors. Using your TV with this connection ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your DVD (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote, press ❏...
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Connecting an Audio System ✍ If you are connecting a Home Theater, please refer to your Home Theater manual for additional connections. Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO OUT on your TV to one of the unused line inputs (e.g. TV, AUX, TAPE2) on your stereo. Set the Speaker option to Off.
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VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. Using your TV with this connection ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote, press for instruction on how to operate other functions.
Using Basic Functions Setting Up the TV After you have finished connecting your TV, you can use Auto Program to set up your channels. During Auto Program, the TV will automatically search for available channels and program receivable channels. ✍ When you start Auto Program wait until it is finished;...
Quick Start to the Menus The following settings are available in your on-screen menus. For more details on how to use the menus, see “Using the Menus” on page 27. Menu Video Mode:Vivid Picture Brightness Color Sharpness Col o r Temp:Cool ClearEdge VM:High...
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Menu Timer T i m e r 1 : S e t T i m e r 2 : S e t C u r r e n t T i m e Move Select Setup C a p t i o n V i s i o n : O f f I n f o B a n n e r : O f f...
Using the Menus This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting the TV. Using the Remote Control to Navigate the On-Screen Menus To navigate on the on-screen menus, use the arrow buttons ( Pressing these arrows will cause the cursor to move in the corresponding direction. Press the ) to select an option.
Using the Video To access the Video menu, use the following steps: To Display To Select Press to highlight an option, then press Use the Mode Customized press to select it. picture viewing Vivid: Standard: Movie: Pro: ✍ Press on the remote control for direct access to the picture modes (Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro). Picture Press to decrease the contrast.
Using the Audio Menu To access the Audio menu, use the following steps: To Display To Highlight Press to highlight an option, then press Treble Press to decrease the higher pitched sounds. Press pitched sounds. Bass Press to decrease the lower pitched sounds. Press pitched sounds.
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Use the Speaker Custom selection to select it. of audio output Select to listen to the sound from the TV speakers with or source without a separate stereo system. Off: Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV’s sound only through external audio system speakers.
Using the Channel Setup To access the Channel Setup menu, use the following steps: To Display To Highlight Press to highlight an option, then press Favorite Use the to set a favorite channel, then press Channels Quick access Use the to favorite favorite channels.
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Perform Auto Program whenever setting up your TV. Auto Program will Auto Program search for available channels and program receivable channels. Channel Use this feature after you run Auto Program to skip unwanted channels or Skip/Add add new ones. Use the then press Use the Press...
Using the Parental Control To access the Parental Control menu, use the following steps: To Display To Highlight The Parental Control feature helps parents monitor what their children watch on television. To use the Parental Control Menu When you select the Parental Control menu, you are prompted to set a 4-digit password. You cannot access the Parent menu settings without this password.
Parental Control Setting the Rating You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Parental Lock options. P a r e n t a l C o n t r o l L o c k C h a n g e P a s s w o r d C o u n t r y : U .
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Information for Parents To view a program that exceeds the TV rating ❏ Press , then use the ✍ Entering your password to view a blocked program will temporarily turn Lock to Off. To reactivate your Lock settings, turn the TV off then back on; the TV will return to the settings that you have selected.
United States: Selecting Custom Rating Options For the United States, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options: Movie Rating, TV Rating, and Unrated. (For Canada, see page 38.) Movie Rating This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in theaters and on prime cable channels.
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Unrated You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not rated. Allow Allows all unrated programs Blocks all unrated programs Block ✍ If you choose to block unrated TV programs, please be aware that the following programs may be blocked: emergency broadcasts, political programs, pro, news, public service announcements, religious programs, and weather.
Canada: Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canada, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options: English Rating, French Rating, and U.S.A. Rating. English Rating These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in English. Rating Defined as Children Children 8 years and older General programming Parental guidance Viewers 14 and older...
Using the Timer Menu To access the Timer menu, use the following steps: To Display To Highlight Current Time Set your TV to the current day and time. Press Time menu: Use the Press to exit the menu. ✍ You must set the Current Time before you can use Timer 1 or Timer 2. Use the timers to program your TV to turn on and off by day, time, Timer 1 and Timer 2...
Using the Setup To access the Setup menu, use the following steps: To Display To Highlight Press to highlight an option, then press Caption Allows you to select from three closed-caption modes for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning. Vision Closed- Use the...
❏ There was a blackout Press the POWER button on your remote control or on the TV front panel. If the problem persists, see “Contacting Sony“ at the or power outage, and now the TV won't turn end of this section.
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(page 2). Contact your nearest Sony Dealer to order a replacement. To find out the nearest dealer, please call our Sony Direct Accessory and Part Center at 1-800-488-7669 (U.S. residents only).
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Video Problem Possible Remedies ❏ No picture, no Make sure the power cord is plugged in. ❏ sound If a red light flashes on the front of your TV for more than a few minutes, disconnect and reconnect the power cord. If the problem continues, call your local service center.
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TV serial number ready. The number is located on the rear of your TV and on the front cover of this manual. Our Customer Information Services Center phone number is 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or 1-877-899 SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).
Specifications For all models (except as noted) Television system American TV standard/NTSC Channel coverage VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna 75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF Picture tube FD Trinitron Power requirements 120V, 60 Hz Supplied accessories Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Remote Control RM-Y195 (1) Inputs/outputs Inputs...
Index 16:9 Enhanced Audio Out Auto Program Auto SAP Batteries Inserting in remote Balance Bass Brightness Cable Caption Vision Channel Fix Channel Label Channel Skip/Add ClearEdge VM Color Color Temperature Connections Cable and antenna Cable Box and Cable Connecting a Camcorder Connecting an Audio System DVD Player using Component Video (Y, /L, R)
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