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Sony KV-30XBR910 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-094-064-21
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Operating Instructions

© 2003 Sony Corporation
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KV-30XBR910
KV-34XBR910
Sony Corporation
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    4-094-064-21 ¨ Operating Instructions © 2003 Sony Corporation ¨ KV-30XBR910 KV-34XBR910 Sony Corporation Printed in U.S.A.
  • Page 2 Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are provided on the front of this instruction manual and at the rear of the TV. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Trademark Information TruSurround and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    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 servicing of the set.
  • Page 4 Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. ❑...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview ...9 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega ... 9 Setting Up the TV Overview ...11 TV Controls and Connectors...12 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna...16 Connecting Optional Equipment ...23 Using the CONTROL S Feature ...40 Setting Up the Channel List ...41 Using the Remote Control Overview ...43...

  • Page 7: Using The Features

    Using the Features Using the Memory Stick Viewer Overview ...49 Watching TV ...50 Using the Scrolling Index ...51 Factors Affecting Scrolling Index ...51 Using Wide Mode ...52 Using Twin View ...53 Displaying Twin Pictures ...53 Factors Affecting Twin View ...53 Activating the Picture ...54 Changing the Picture Size ...55 Using Favorite Channels ...56...
  • Page 8 Using the Screen Menu ...82 Using the Channel Menu ...84 Using the Parent Menu...86 Using the Setup Menu ...89 Overview ...93 Glossary ...94 Contacting Sony ...95 Troubleshooting...95 Twin View ...95 Remote Control ...96 Channels ...96 Memory Stick ...97 Video ...99 Audio ...99...

  • Page 10: Overview

    Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview This chapter describes the contents of the package in which the TV is shipped and provides an overview of the features of your Wega TV. Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-to- corner detail.
  • Page 11 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 16:9 is also referred to as widescreen format. ❑ ❑ *High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection output. The DRC Palette option lets you customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity) to create up to three custom palettes.

  • Page 12: Overview

    Setting Up the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV. Topic TV Controls and Connectors Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna Connecting Optional Equipment Using the CONTROL S Feature Setting Up the Channel List About the AC The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with a hook.

  • Page 13: Tv Controls And Connectors

    TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel VIDEO 2 INPUT L(MONO) – AUDIO – R MENU S VIDEO VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL TV/VIDEO qs qd POWER TIMER STAND BY...
  • Page 14 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 95). Infrared Receiver (IR) Receives IR signals from the TV’s remote control.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel...
  • Page 16 Primary RF input that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable. 0 CONTROL S Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to other Sony IN/OUT infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function.

  • Page 17: Basic Connections: Connecting A Cable Or Antenna

    Basic Connections: Connecting 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. If You Are Connecting Cable or Antenna Only ❏...

  • Page 18: Cable Or Antenna Only

    Cable or Antenna For best results, use one of the following connections if you are connecting a Only cable or an antenna and you: ❑ ❑ The connection you choose depends on the cable type you have in your home, as described below. 75-ohm coaxial cable (usually found in newer homes) Cable Type VHF Only or...

  • Page 19: Cable And Antenna Only

    Cable and Antenna For best results, use this connection if you: ❑ Only ❑ Cable Type Cable TV (CATV) and Antenna About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, you cannot view CATV channels in the right dual picture window. Have a cable and an antenna.
  • Page 20 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Switch the TV’s input Press between the cable and inputs. antenna Receive channels using an antenna, instead of the cable to switch back and forth between the TV’s VHF/UHF and AUX Press to switch to the AUX input.

  • Page 21: Cable Box And Cable Only

    Cable Box and Cable Only ✍ For best results, use this connection if: ❑ ❑ With this connection you can: ❑ ❑ About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, you can use all the dual picture features for unscrambled channels coming directly into the TV’s VHF/UHF input jack.
  • Page 22 To connect the cable box and cable If you have a digital cable box, you cannot use this connection because the TO CONVERTER jack is not compatible with digital cable boxes. Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ...

  • Page 23: Cable Box Only

    Cable Box Only For best results, use this connection if: ❑ ❑ With this connection you can: ❑ About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, all channels come into the TV through your cable box and only one unscrambled signal is sent to the TV, so you cannot use the dual picture features..

  • Page 24: Connecting Optional Equipment

    Connecting Optional Equipment Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional equipment: If You Are Connecting 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...

  • Page 25: Vcr And Cable

    VCR and Cable For best results, use this connection if: ❑ About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, you can use all the dual picture features. To connect the VCR and cable Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 23.
  • Page 26 Watch cable channels Press illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See to operate the VCR “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 47-48. Activate the TV remote Open the outside cover, as shown on page 46. Then set the A/V slide switch control to operate the VCR to the position you programmed for the VCR.

  • Page 27: Vcr And Cable Box

    VCR and Cable Box For best results, use this connection if: ❑ About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, you can use all the dual picture features. With this connection you can: ❑ ❑...
  • Page 28 Watch the VCR Press illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See to operate the cable box or “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 47-48. Activate the remote control to...

  • Page 29: Two Vcrs For Tape Editing

    Two VCRs for Tape Connecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR to the other. By Editing connecting them as shown below, you can view (monitor) what is being recorded. Using To connect two VCRs for tape editing S VIDEO jacks? See page 23.
  • Page 30 Press recorded illustration above). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See to operate the VCR(s) “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 47-48. Activate the TV remote Open the outside cover, as shown on page 46. Then set the A/V slide switch control to operate the VCR(s) to the position you programmed for the VCR.

  • Page 31: Satellite Receiver

    Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 23. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s satellite input jack. Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver’s A/V output jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks. Connect a CATV cable from your cable or antenna to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
  • Page 32 Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the satellite receiver input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 47-48. Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION.

  • Page 33: Satellite Receiver And Vcr

    Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver and VCR and VCR Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 23. A/V cable Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s satellite input jack. Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF input jack. Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR’s VHF/UHF output jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
  • Page 34 Press (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the to operate the satellite remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 47-48. receiver or VCR...

  • Page 35: Dvd Player With Component Video Connectors

    DVD Player with Component Video Connectors DVD player Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc. For best results, use this connection if your DVD player has component video (Y, P ) jacks. To connect a DVD player with component video connectors Use three separate component video cables to connect the DVD player’s Y, P and P...
  • Page 36 Watch the DVD player Press illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. to operate the DVD player See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 47-48. Activate the TV remote Open the outside cover, as shown on page 46.

  • Page 37: Dvd Player With S Video And Audio Connectors

    Watch the DVD player Press illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. to operate the DVD player See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 47-48. Activate the TV remote Open the outside cover, as shown on page 46.

  • Page 38: Dvi-Equipped Device

    DVI-Equipped If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has a DVI-HDTV Device OUT jack, use the following connection. To connect a device that has DVI-HDTV OUT: Use the DVI cable that came with your device to connect the device’s DVI-HDTV OUT jack to the TV’s DVI-HDTV IN jack.

  • Page 39: Camcorder

    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 jacks. Using S VIDEO jacks? To connect a camcorder See page 23. VIDEO 2 INPUT L(MONO) –...

  • Page 40: Audio Receiver

    Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TV’s audio through your stereo system. To connect an audio system Receiver Use an audio cable to connect the TV’s audio output jacks to the audio receiver’s line input jacks. Audio cable To line input Using the TV’s Audio Menu, set the...

  • Page 41: Using The Control S Feature

    Using 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.

  • Page 42: Setting Up The Channel List

    Setting Up the Channel List After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Auto Setup to set up your channels. The Auto Program screens appear when you turn on your TV for the first time after hooking it up. Using Auto To run Auto Program the first time you turn on your TV Program...

  • Page 44: Overview

    Using the Remote Control Overview This chapter describes how to set up, program, and use the TV’s remote control. Topic Inserting Batteries Button Descriptions Programming the Remote Control Inserting Batteries ✍ Outside Panel Inside Panel Remove the battery cover from the remote control. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E terminals on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

  • Page 45: Button Descriptions

    Button Descriptions Outside Panel MUTING SLEEP SAT/CABLE POWER FUNCTION SAT/CABLE TV/VIDEO PIC MODE JUMP ENTER INDEX MENU DRC MODE PALETTE RESET DISPLAY FAVORITES GUIDE CODE SET RM-Y188 Button Description 1 MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press restore the sound.
  • Page 46 Button Description qg CODE SET Press to program the remote control to operate non- Sony video equipment. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 47. qh POWER SAT/CABLE: Press to turn on and off the satellite receiver Buttons or cable box.

  • Page 47: Inside Panel

    VCR or DVD player, depending on the position of the A/V slide switch. For details, see page 47. Button Description wg SYSTEM OFF Press to turn off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with older Sony equipment.) wh Transport Rewind Buttons...

  • Page 48: Programming The Remote Control

    Beta, ED Beta VCRs 8 mm VCR VHS VCR DVD player If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedure to program the remote control. ✍...
  • Page 49 Manufacturer’s Codes VCRs Manufacturer Code Sony 301, 302, 303 Admiral (M. Ward) Aiwa 338, 344 Audio 314, 337 Dynamic Broksonic 319, 317 Canon 309, 308 Citizen Craig 302, 332 Criterion Curtis Mathes 304, 338, 309 Daewoo 341, 312, 309 314, 336, 337...

  • Page 50: Overview

    Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV. Topic Watching TV Using the Scrolling Index Using Wide Mode Using Twin View Using Favorite Channels Using the Freeze Function Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control Page...

  • Page 51: Watching Tv

    Watching TV To Do This ... For a complete list of all Activate the remote control to the functions of the remote operate the TV control, see pages 43-48. Turn on/off the TV Tune directly to a channel Adjust the volume Mute the sound Alternate back and forth between two channels...

  • Page 52: Using The Scrolling Index

    Using the Scrolling Index The Scrolling Index lets you select programs from a series of preview windows that scroll along the right side of the screen. To exit the Scrolling Index ❑ Factors Affecting Scrolling Index ❑ Scrolling Index does not function if you use a cable box to view all channels. ❑...

  • Page 53: Using Wide Mode

    Using Wide Mode Wide Screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several Wide Screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio). ✍ You can also access the Wide Mode settings in the Screen menu. ❑ For details, see page 82. Example Description Wide Zoom picture proportionately;...

  • Page 54: Using Twin View

    Using Twin View Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources — from an antenna, VCR, DVD, etc. — on the screen at the same time. You hear the sound from only one of the sources at a time, but you can choose which source’s sound is selected.

  • Page 55: Activating The Picture

    Activating the To activate the picture in the right Picture window ❑ Functions Available in the Active (Highlighted) Window To Do This ... Tune to a channel Adjust the volume Mute the sound Switch the TV’s input between sources connected to the TV’s VHF/UHF and AUX inputs Switch the TV’s input between sources connected to the TV’s...

  • Page 56: Changing The Picture Size

    Changing the The zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right Picture Size pictures. Move the joystick to activate the picture that you want to resize. Move the joystick to enlarge the picture. Move the joystick to make the picture smaller.

  • Page 57: Using Favorite Channels

    Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to eight favorite channels that you specify. Creating a List of Favorite Channels For details on using the Channel Menu, see page 84. Displaying a List of Favorite Channels To assign Channel Labels...

  • Page 58: Using The Freeze Function

    Using the Freeze Function temporarily capture a program’s picture. You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. ✍ button (on the inside panel, see page 46) allows you to FREEZE The Freeze feature is not available while using Twin View. When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press FREEZE...

  • Page 59: Using Other Equipment With Your Tv Remote Control

    To Do This ... Switch the TV’s input to the VCR, DVD player, or other connected equipment Set up the TV remote control to operate non-Sony equipment Operating a VCR To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the VCR...

  • Page 60: Operating A Cable Box

    Operating a Cable To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Turn on/off Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Operating a DVD To Do This ... Player Activate the remote control to operate the DVD Play Stop Pause...

  • Page 62: Using The Memory Stick Viewer

    Using the Memory Stick Viewer About Memory Stick Memory Stick (sold separately) is a new, compact, portable, and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds that of a floppy disk. Memory Stick is specially designed for sharing digital data among Memory Stick compatible products such as digital cameras and digital video cameras.

  • Page 63: Memory Stick Compatibility

    File Type JPEG MPEG1 Trademark Memory Stick and MagicGate are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Information *Some variations of MPEG1 movies may not play back correctly. Memory Stick Media Memory Stick Duo Media Memory Stick Media with Memory Select Function Supported File Name Extensions .jpg...

  • Page 64: Inserting And Removing A Memory Stick

    Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick If you are using a Memory Stick Duo, see “Inserting the Memory Stick Duo” on page 64. Inserting a Memory Stick ✍ To remove the Memory Stick, see “Removing a Memory Stick” on page 65. Locate the Memory Stick slot (see page 12) and insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot as illustrated below.

  • Page 65: Inserting The Memory Stick Duo

    Inserting the Memory Stick Duo is a new, compact version of the standard-sized Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick recording medium. To remove the Memory Stick Duo, see “Removing a Memory Stick” on page 65. CAUTION: Inserting the Memory Stick Duo incorrectly may result in permanent damage to the Memory Stick Duo and the TV.

  • Page 66: Removing A Memory Stick

    Removing a To remove a Memory Stick Memory Stick ✍ ✍ ✍ Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off. (When the light is on, this indicates that the TV is reading data from the Memory Stick.) Removing the Memory Stick while a file is being accessed (when the Memory Stick LED on the TV’s front panel is lit) may damage the Memory Stick or its contents.

  • Page 67: Using The Memory Stick Index

    Using the Memory Stick Index Turn on the TV and insert a Memory Stick that contains the photo or movie files you want to view. For details, see page 63. ✍ The Memory Stick Index appears, which displays thumbnail images of the files stored on the Memory Stick.

  • Page 68: Using The Memory Stick Index

    Using the Memory The following describes how to use the Memory Stick Index. Stick Index To Do This ... Move the highlight to a photo or movie Display the highlighted photo or movie file full screen Display the next page of thumbnails Display the previous or next page of thumbnails...

  • Page 69: Viewing Photos

    Viewing Photos When you select a photo from the Memory Stick Index (described on page 66), it displays as shown below, with the following controls. Information about selected photo Selected photo Previous/next buttons Photo menu bar ✍ Photo Controls To Do This ... Display the next or previous file on the Memory Stick...

  • Page 70: Photo Menu Bar Options

    Photo Menu The Photo menu bar lets you access additional photo viewing Bar Options options. To access the Photo menu bar Option Index Slide Show View File JPEG files that are protected are indicated by the Lock icon. Move the joystick to select Move the joystick to select the desired option.

  • Page 71: Using Zoom And Pan

    Using Zoom To Zoom and Pan a photo and Pan Indicates Zoom increment To Do This ... Zoom in (increase magnification) or out (decrease magnification) Pan (left, right, up, down) Exit the Zoom/Pan controls Exit Memory Stick Viewer Using Rotate To Rotate a photo The photo is rotated 90 degrees each time you press In the Photo menu bar, move the joystick to highlight...

  • Page 72: Playing Movies

    Playing Movies When you select a movie from the Memory Stick Index (described on page 66), it displays as shown below, with the following controls. Information about selected movie Selected movie Enlarge button Play/pause button Previous/next buttons Movie menu bar Movie Controls To Do This ...

  • Page 73: Movie Menu Bar Options

    Movie Menu To access the Movie menu bar Bar Options Option Index Slide Show File MPEG1 files that are protected are indicated by the Lock icon. Move the joystick Index to highlight Move the joystick to select Move the joystick to select the desired option. Description Displays the Memory Stick Index, with the highlight on the thumbnail of the currently displayed movie.

  • Page 74: Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options

    Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options Slide Show Menu The Slide Show menu includes the following options: Options Option Start The Slide Show menu is the Music same whether you select it from the Memory Stick Index (page 66), Photo (page 68), or Movie (page 71) menus.

  • Page 75: Folder Menu Options

    Memory Stick Viewer. Digital Camera Selects all folders within the directories Folders defined by the DCF rules used by Sony digital cameras (see page 75). JPEG and MPEG1 files in those directories are recognized even if they do not conform to the DCF file naming rules.

  • Page 76: Notes On Using Memory Stick Media

    Notes on Using Memory Stick Media About DCF File Names Most Sony brand digital still and video cameras automatically record still photo and movie files using DCF compliant directory and file names. If you selected the Digital Camera Folders page 74, you might want to have your digital camera’s instruction manual handy in order to check how files and directories are organized for your specific model of digital camera.

  • Page 77: Memory Stick Precautions

    Memory Stick Precautions When using Memory Stick media, follow these precautions: ❑ To avoid 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).

  • Page 78: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Overview The Menu gives you access to the following features: Menu Icon Press MENU to enter and exit Menus. Navigating Through Menus To Do This ... Display the Menu Move through the Menus Move through the Menu options Menus include navigation Select an option to change help text that appears at the...

  • Page 79: Using The Video Menu

    Using the Video Menu To select the Video Menu To restore the factory default settings for Video settings: ❑ Selecting Video The Video Menu includes the following options: Options Option Mode To change from one Mode Customized to another, use the PIC MODE picture button on the remote control.
  • Page 80 Option ClearEdge VM Velocity Modulation Advanced To change quickly from one Video DRC Mode to another, use the DRC MODE button on the remote control. To change quickly from one DRC Palette to another, use the DRC PALETTE button on the remote control.

  • Page 81: Using The Audio Menu

    Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio Menu To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass, and Balance ❑ Selecting Audio The Audio Menu includes the following options: Options Option Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound To change quickly from one Effect Effect to another, use the button on the inside panel of the...
  • Page 82 Option Description Speaker Select to turn on the TV speakers. Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through your external audio system speakers. Audio Out This option can be set only when the to Off.

  • Page 83: Using The Screen Menu

    Using the Screen Menu To select the Screen Menu Selecting Screen The Screen menu includes the following options: Mode Options Option Wide Mode To change from one Wide Select a Wide Mode to another, use the WIDE Mode to use for MODE button on the remote 4:3 sources.
  • Page 84 Option 4:3 Default 4:3 Default is set to Select the default anything but Off, the Wide Mode Screen Mode to setting changes only for the use for 4:3 sources current channel. When you change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting.

  • Page 85: Using The Channel Menu

    Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu Selecting Channel The Channel Menu includes the following options: Options Option Favorite Channels Cable Channel Fix Useful when you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected Auto Program Press MENU Move the joystick highlight the Channel icon and press...
  • Page 86 Option Channel Channels that you set to Skip/Add be skipped can be accessed only with the buttons. Channel Label Description Allows you to customize the channel list that appears CH+/- when you use the buttons. Move the joystick to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to skip or add.

  • Page 87: Using The Parent Menu

    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 Parent Menu Selecting Parent The Parent Menu includes the following options: Options Option Parental Lock If you are not familiar with Turn ratings...

  • Page 88: Viewing Blocked Programs

    US Models: For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following Selecting Custom options. (For Canadian models, see page 88.) Rating Options Option Movie Rating The Content-Based Ratings are linked to the level of the Age-Based Rating. For example, a program with an Age-Based Rating of TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate...
  • Page 89 Canadian Models: For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the Selecting Custom following options. (For US models, see page 87 Rating Options Option English Rating French Rating U.S.A. Rating Viewing Blocked You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press the Programs ENTER password.

  • Page 90: Using The Setup Menu

    Using the Setup Menu To select the Setup Menu Selecting The Setup Menu includes the following options: Setup Options Option Caption Vision Press MENU Move the joystick highlight the Setup icon and press Move the joystick to highlight an option. Press to select an option.
  • Page 91 Option Video Label Skip label is useful for inputs that do not have equipment connected to them. Normally, Tilt Correction Tilt Correction Vertical Correction only need to be adjusted the first time you turn on the unit and Vertical Correction after the unit is moved to a new location.
  • Page 92 Option Clock/Timers To go directly to programming Timer 1 or 2, press instead of moving the joystick b. Demo Description Select to set the clock and to program your TV to turn on and off at two scheduled viewing times. Timer 1 You can use the Timers to program Timer 2...

  • Page 94: Overview

    Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Glossary Contacting Sony Troubleshooting Specifications Optional Accessories Index Page...

  • Page 95: Glossary

    Glossary analog signal A signaling method that uses continuous changes in the amplitude or frequency of an electronic transmission to convey information. aspect ratio Refers to the ratio between the width and height of the screen. This TV has a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio, as opposed to a 4:3 aspect ratio.

  • Page 96: Contacting Sony

    Contacting Sony 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 only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).

  • Page 97: Remote Control

    There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are attempting to operate. There is a possibility that some non-Sony equipment cannot be operated by your Sony TV remote.You may need to use the equipment’s original remote control.

  • Page 98: Memory Stick

    Memory Stick Problem Possible Remedies ❏ Image does not display/Cannot see all files ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ JPEG image displays undesirable motion or flicker in full screen ❏ Rotation not saved after Memory Stick is ejected or ❏ Memory Stick Viewer is closed ❏...
  • Page 99 Problem Possible Remedies ❏ Error message ❏ is displayed ❏ ❏ Error icon is displayed No Memory Stick There is no Memory Stick in the slot. Memory Stick The lock mechanism on the Memory Stick is Locked engaged. Memory Stick Error The Memory Stick in the slot might be damaged;...

  • Page 100: Video

    Cannot raise the volume on external audio speakers ❏ If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may need service. Call your local Sony Service Center. Make sure the power cord is plugged in. POWER Press the button on the front of the TV.

  • Page 101: General

    General Problem Possible Remedies ❏ How to reset TV to factory settings ❏ How to restore Video settings to factory settings ❏ How to restore Audio settings to factory settings ❏ Cannot cycle through the other video equipment connected to the TV ❏...

  • Page 102: Specifications

    Specifications Picture Tube Antenna Television System Channel Coverage Power Requirements Inputs/Outputs DVI-HDTV Video (IN) S Video (IN) Audio (IN) Component Video Input CONTROL S (IN/OUT) Variable/Fixed Audio (OUT) Supplied Accessories Visible Screen Size Actual CRT Size Speaker Output Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass Power Consumption Optional Accessories...

  • Page 104: Index

    Index 0-9 buttons 45 16:9 aspect ratio 52 4:3 aspect ratio 52 4:3 Default settings 83 Advanced Video 79 ANT button 44 antenna, connecting 17 Audio Menu 77 Audio Out 81 audio receiver, connecting 39 Auto Program (channel setup) Auto SAP, MTS setting 80 AUX jack, described 15 AV1-3/DVD slide switch 46 balance, adjusting 80...
  • Page 105 rotating photos 70 slide show options 73 troubleshooting 97 viewing photos 68 zooming photos 70 Memory Stick button 13 Memory Stick Viewer 10 MENU button 13 Menus Audio 77 Channel 77 Parent 77 Screen 77 Setup 89 Video 77 Mono, MTS setting 80 Movie mode 78 movies viewing thumbnails 66...

  • Page 106: Limited Warranty

    1. LABOR: For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase, if this Product is determined to be defective, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any Sony authorized service facility.

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