RM-Y195 LATIN SOUTH SCC-S73E-A ORIGINAL MANUAL ISSUE DATE: 3/2004 :UPDATED ITEM REVISION DATE SUBJECT 3/2004 No revisions or updates are applicable at this time. 8/2004 Reissue entire manual Added KV-27FA310 model for US and Canada ® TRINITRON COLOR TELEVISION 9-965-960-02...
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Self Diagnosis Supported model BA-6 SERVICE MANUAL CHASSIS MODEL NAME REMOTE COMMANDER DESTINATION CHASSIS NO. KV-27FA310 RM-Y180 SCC-S61U-A KV-27FA310 RM-Y180 CANADA SCC-S59Q-A KV-27FS120 RM-Y195 SCC-S61N-A KV-27FS120 RM-Y195 CANADA SCC-S59J-A KV-29FA310 RM-Y180 LATIN NORTH SCC-S60V-A KV-29FA310 RM-Y180 LATIN SOUTH SCC-S60W-A KV-29FS120...
Ne les remplacer que par des composants Sony dont le numero de piece est indique dans le present manuel ou dans des supplements publies par Sony. Les reglages de circuit dont l’importance est critique pour la securite du fonctionnement sont identifi...
KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 SAFETY CHECK-OUT The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and After correcting the original service problem, perform the following from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a safety checks before releasing the set to the customer: return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microamperes).
KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 Self Diagnosis SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION Supported model The units in this manual contain a self-diagnostic function. If an error occurs, the STANDBY/TIMER LED will automatically begin to fl ash. The number of times the LED fl ashes translates to a probable source of the problem. A defi nition of the STANDBY/TIMER LED fl ash indicators is listed in the instruction manual for the user’s knowledge and reference.
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KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 Self-Diagnostic Screen Display For errors with symptoms such as “power sometimes shuts off” or “screen sometimes goes out” that cannot be confi rmed, it is possible to bring up past occurrences of failure on the screen for confi rmation.
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KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 Press on catch tab to release A Board. Disconnect cables as needed to allow A Board to be removed. CW Board GD Board HU Board A Board KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120...
KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 1-7. PICTURE TUBE REMOVAL WARNING: BEFORE REMOVING THE ANODE CAP High voltage remains in the CRT even after the power is disconnected. To avoid electric shock, discharge CRT before attempting to remove the anode cap. Short between anode and CRT coated earth ground strap.
KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 SECTION 2: SET-UP ADJUSTMENTS The following adjustments should be made when a complete Perform the adjustments in order as follows: realignment is required or a new picture tube is installed. Beam Landing Convergence These adjustments should be performed with rated power supply Focus voltage unless otherwise noted.
KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 Horizontal Static Convergence 2-2. CONVERGENCE If the blue dot does not converge with the red and green dots, perform Before starting convergence adjustments: the following: 1 Perform FOCUS, VLIN and VSIZE adjustments. 1. Move H STAT VR magnet (a) to correct insuffi cient H.Static 2.
KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 2-4. SCREEN (G2) 2-6. WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENTS 1. Input a dot pattern. 1. Input an entire white signal with burst. 2. Set the PICTURE and BRIGHTNESS controls at minimum and 2. Set to Service Adjustment Mode. COLOR control at normal.
KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 SECTION 3: SAFETY RELATED ADJUSTMENTS 3-1. X R564 CONFIRMATION METHOD Hold-Down Readjustment (HV HOLD-DOWN CONFIRMATION) AND If the setting indicated in Step 2 of Hold-Down Operation Confi rmation READJUSTMENTS cannot be met, readjustment should be performed by altering the resistance value of R564 component marked with X.
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KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 FIGURE 1 POWER DIGITAL SUPPLY MULTIMETER 1SS119 X R564 C566 TP23 AMMETER 3mA dc range KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120...
KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 SECTION 4: CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENTS Electrical AdjustmenTs by Remote Commander Use the Remote Commander (RM-Y180, RM-Y195) to perform the circuit adjustments in this section. Test Equipment Required: 1. Pattern generator 2. Frequency counter 3. Digital multimeter 4. Audio oscillator 4-2. MEMORY WRITE CONFIRMATION 4-1.
KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 4-4. SERVICE DATA LISTS NTSC Service Fix/ Name Description Init Group Data VERSION Microprocessor version information H-SIZE ( EW DC : YUV OFFSET ) HSIZ HPOS H POSITION: YUV OFFSET VSIZ V RAMP SIZE: YUV OFFSET VPOS V POSITION (RAMP DC) NOT USEFUL: YUV OFFSET...
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KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 NTSC Service Fix/ Name Item name & ( Description ) Init Group Data VSIZ V RAMP SIZE VPOS V POSITION ( RAMP DC ) VLIN V LINEARITY SCOR S CORRECTION TRAP EW TRAPESIUM PAMP PARABOLA ( EW PIN )
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KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 NTSC Service Fix/ Name Item name & ( Description ) Init Video 16:09 Group Data RDRV R DRIVE GDRV G DRIVE: GDOF OFFSET ( only Color Temp. "Warm") BDRV B DRIVE: BDOF OFFSET ( only Color Temp. "Warm") RCUT...
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KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 NTSC Service Fix/ Name Item name & ( Description ) Init Video 16:09 Group Data VMOF VM GAIN(Off) ( VM LEVEL AT "OFF" SETTING ) VM GAIN(Low) ( VM LEVEL AT "LOW" SETTING ) VMLO VMHI VM GAIN(High) ( VM LEVEL AT "HIGH"SETTING )
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KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 NTSC Service Fix/ Name Item name & ( Description ) Init Group Data SCOL SUB COLOR LEVEL SHARPNESS CORING LEVEL SHCL SHMX SHARPNESS LIMITER LEVEL YNRC YNR LIMITER LEVEL VMHI VM LEVEL AT " HIGH " SETTING VMCL VM CORING LEVEL...
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KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 NTSC Service Fix/ Name Item name & ( Description ) Init Group Data YNRS YNR SW ( YNR ON) YTHR Y THR 2D ( Y SIGNAL THROUGH 2DYCS ) Y2D Fix ( Y SIGNAL GENERATE from 2DYCS ) 2DFX C BPF Fix ( C SIGNAL GENERATE from H/V BPF only CLAMP CONTROL SW ( 0: CLAMP OFF.
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KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 NTSC Service Fix/ Name Item name & ( Description ) Group Init Video 16:09 Data AMUT RGB POWER ON MUTE ( RGB POWER ON MUTE ) PMUT RGB Mute before OSD ( RGB MUTE [ EXCEPT OSD ] CORL CUTOFF R L ( R CUTOFF LOWER ) CORH CUTOFF R H ( R CUTOFF UPPER ) CUTOFF G L ( G CUTOFF LOWER WHEN TEMP IS "COOL"...
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KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 NTSC Service Fix/ Name Item name & ( Description ) Init Video 16:09 Group Data HFFR AFC FREE RUN ( AFC1 FORCE FREE RUN ) HFREE UP ( H FREE RUN FREQUENCY UP [ 700 Hz ] HFUP JSWW...
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KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 NTSC Service Fix/ Name Item name & ( Description ) Init Video 16:09 Group Data VSSW SYNC SLICE LVL(V)_W ( SYNC SLICE LEVEL [ V ] Wide Window AF2S AFC2_SEL ( ADC2 TIMING SW ) VSL2 V_SYNC_LPF_2 ( DIGITAL V_SINC_LPF [ Fall ] )
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KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 NTSC Service Fix/ Name Item name & ( Description ) Init Group Data HRIL H/W AKB R INI DATA L ( H/W AKB RED OUTPUT LOWER ) soft cont'l H/W AKB R INI DATA H ( H/W AKB RED OUTPUT UPPER )
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KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 NTSC Service Fix/ Name Item name & ( Description ) 29FA310 27/29FS120 Group SBAL SBAL ( SUB BALANCE ) SBAS SBAS ( SUB BASS ) STRE STRE ( SUB TREBLE ) SRL ( SURROUND LEVEL ) BBOL BBOL ( SURROUND OFF-BBE LOW )
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KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 NTSC Service Fix/ Name Item name & ( Description ) Init Group Data DISP DISP ( OSD HORIZONTAL OFFSET ) CCHP CCHP ( FOR TILT DATA CALCULATION ) HRLW ( LOW LIMIT OF H-PULSE COUNTING WINDOW [ RF HRLW...
KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 4-5. ID MAP TABLE Model Destination ID-O ID-1 ID-2 ID-3 ID-4 ID-5 ID-6 ID-7 KV-27FA310 KV-27FA310 KV-27FS120 KV-27FS120 L NORTH KV-29FS120 L SOUTH KV-29FS120 KV-29FA310 L NORTH L SOUTH KV-29FA310 4-6. A BOARD ADJUSTMENTS 7. Adjust the value of SCON with 3 and 6 for 87 ± 2Vpp.
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KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 Sub Bright Adjustment (SBRT) H. Center Adjustment (HPOS) 1. Input a monoscope signal. Perform this adjustment after performing H. Frequency (Free Run) Check. 2. Activate the Service Adjustment Mode. 1. Input a crosshatch signal. 3. Set the PICTURE and BRIGHTNESS to minimum.
KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 V. Angle (VANG), V. Bow (VBOW), Upper PIN (UPIN) and Low PIN (LPIN) Adjustments 1. Input a crosshatch signal. 2. Activate the Service Adjustment Mode. 3. Select VANG, VBOW, UPIN, and LPIN with 1 and 4 . 4. Adjust with 3 and 6 for the best picture.
HR Board & K Board D Board A Board (KV-27FA310/29FA310 Only) (All Except KV-27FA310/29FA310) GD Board HS Board (All Except KV-27FA310/29FA310) (KV-27FA310/29FA310 Only) HU Board (KV-27FA310/29FA310 Only) 5-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM INFORMATION The components identifi ed by shading and symbol are critical for safety.
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KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 The components identifi ed by X in this basic schematic diagram have been carefully factory-selected for each set in order to satisfy regulations regarding X-ray radiation. Should replacement be necessary, replace only with the value originally used. When replacing components identifi ed by Y, make the necessary adjustments as indicated.
NJM xxxx Mute Mute AC Line AC Line Audio Audio TDA8947J TDA8580Q 115V 115V Degauss Degauss ($82) Dolby Pro Logic TruSurround NJM2180 (THIS SECTION FOR KV-27FA310/29FA310 MODELS ONLY) Audio Audio Amp Cross Processor TDA8947J NJW1164 Over for FA310 models KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120...
KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 D BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (ALL EXCEPT KV-27FA310/29FA310) CW BOARD IC VOLTAGE LIST IC3701 VOLT CN506 TO A BOARD -15.0 135V — 15.0 R1851 C1820 IC2751 R1852 6.8k 0.47 6.8k 160V VOLT CN1800 R1853 TO A BOARD 5.0MM — (FOR DF)
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KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 GD BOARD IC VOLTAGE LIST [POWER SUPPLY, DEFLECTION] IC1600 IC1601 COMPONENT SIDE (KV-27FA310/29FA310 ONLY) VOLT VOLT 133.7 11.3 All voltages are in V. 17.2 10.4 163.6 153.5 157.6 340.0 GD BOARD TRANSISTOR VOLTAGE LIST Q1600 313.0 160.0 156.0 Q1601 155.0...
KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 HR BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (KV-27FA310/29FA310 ONLY) IC3001 SBX3071-71 DETECTOR — CN3001 6P L TYPE BOTTOM BEZNET :S-MICRO D3001 MTZJ-T-77-5.6B D3002 TO A BOARD LNJ801LPDJA R3001 CN002 TIMER LED — TIMER LED MPWR LED C3001 STBY 5V SIRCS POWER ON R3014 —...
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KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 [SIRC, LEDS, MAIN POWER BUTTON] [SIRC, LEDS, MAIN POWER BUTTON] CONDUCTOR SIDE (KV-27FA310/29FA310 ONLY) COMPONENT SIDE (KV-27FA310/29FA310 ONLY) >PF-LP< 1-684-544-12 1-684-544-12 172112212 172112212 C3002 C3002 C3001 C3001 D3002 D3003 D3003 D3002 IC3001 KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120...
KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une marque sont critiques pour NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading and mark are critical for safety. la securite. Ne les remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
HU (VAR) BOARD, MOUNTED (KV-29FA310 L. SOUTH ONLY) A-1302-880-A A BOARD, COMPLETE 4-087-877-41 TERMINAL BRACKET (KV-27FA310 & KV-29FA310 L. NORTH ONLY) 1-500-082-11 CLAMP, SLEEVE FERRITE The high-voltage leads associated with the FBT on the A board 1-453-310-21 FBT ASSY NX-4521//X4J4 [51-53] are not included and must be ordered separately.
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KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
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JR212 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP (KV-27FS120/29FS120LN/29FS120LS ONLY) JR213 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP JR214 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP IC400 6-706-033-01 W1172JK1-TE JR215 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP (KV-27FA310/29FA310 ONLY) IC404 6-705-054-01 TDA8947J JR216 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP IC545 8-759-696-71 STV9379A (KV-27FS120/29FS120LN/29FS120LS ONLY) IC561 8-759-700-07 NJM2903M JR255 1-216-864-11...
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KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES R007 1-400-427-21 FERRITE 0µH R085 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP R015 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R086 1-216-821-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R027 1-218-732-11 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/10W R087 1-247-807-31 CARBON...
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1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R314 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R415 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R315 1-216-813-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W (KV-27FA310/29FA310 ONLY) R316 1-216-825-11 METAL CHIP 2.2K 1/10W R418 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W (KV-27FA310/29FA310 ONLY) R317 1-216-813-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R318...
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KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 A component identifi ed by this symbol indicates that it NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading has been carefully factory-selected to satisfy regulations mark are critical for safety. Replace only regarding X-ray radiation. Should replacement be required, with part number specifi ed.
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KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
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KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 A CW NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
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KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
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METAL CHIP 1/10W R3779 1-216-821-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W A-1415-635-A D BOARD, MOUNTED R3780 1-216-829-11 METAL CHIP 4.7K 1/10W (ALL EXCEPT KV-27FA310/29FA310) R3782 1-218-692-11 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/10W 1-900-807-96 WIRE ASSY, G2 LEAD 180 R3783 1-216-835-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R3784 1-218-678-11 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/10W...
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KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES R2408 1-218-868-11 METAL CHIP 7.5K 0.50% 1/10W R2454 1-216-821-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R2409 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R2455 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R2410 1-216-835-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W...
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KV-27FA310/27FS120/29FA310/29FS120 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES R2498 1-216-837-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W DIODE R2499 1-216-837-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W D2801 8-719-109-89 DIODE RD5.6ESB2 R2500 1-216-829-11 METAL CHIP 4.7K 1/10W D2802 8-719-991-33 DIODE 1SS133T-77 R2501 1-216-837-11...
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R2818 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R2819 1-216-841-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W 2-190-595-01 CARTON, INDIVIDUAL R2820 1-218-883-11 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/10W (KV-27FA310 ONLY) 4-102-073-01 CARTON, INDIVIDUAL R2821 1-218-714-11 METAL CHIP 8.2K 0.50% 1/10W (KV-/29FA310 ONLY) R2824 1-218-740-11 METAL CHIP 100K 0.50% 1/10W...
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In an effort to reduce the size of this pdf fi le the tiled schematics are not attached to this Service Manual. To receive a complete set of the tiled schematics for this manual please submit a request to Nita Wardlaw at nita.wardlaw@am.sony.com.
❏ If any liquid or solid object falls into the TV, unplug it and ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony has have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it determined that this product or product further. ®...
User Guide IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Attachments For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. Do not use attachments not recommended Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions by the manufacturer, as they may cause and instructions placed on the set, or described in the hazards.
Connecting Additional Equipment Service • Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug Damage Requiring Service or other similar surface. Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: •...
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Contents Introduction ® Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features................. 1 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 Manufacture’s Codes........................
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 TV/VCR/DVD (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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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 Display SAT Guide (satellite receiver) Display SAT Menu (satellite receiver) Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor in the menu, and the center button to select an option (satellite receiver) Press to switch between the TV and SAT inputs (satellite receiver) Operating a DVD/VCR Combination Unit Press Activate the remote control to operate the DVD/VCR (FUNCTION button)
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 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) Jack Description...
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4 Y, P / L, R This input connects to the component video Y, P , and AUDIO L, R jacks on your DVD player or digital set-top box (480i only). 5 AUDIO OUT This jack connects to the Audio input jacks on your audio (VAR/FIX) equipment.
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 this 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 This connection allows you to do the following: ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote, press (FUNCTION button) to operate your VCR. 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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Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following: ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote press (FUNCTION button) to operate your cable box and then use the buttons or CH+/- buttons to change the channels.
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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 VCR or (FUNCTION button) to operate your cable box.
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Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following: ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your satellite receiver (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote, press (FUNCTION button) to operate your satellite receiver.
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Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following: ❏ 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 VCR or (FUNCTION button) to operate your satellite receiver.
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Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following: ❏ 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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Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following: ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your DVD (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote, press (FUNCTION button) to operate your DVD (see page 7).
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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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Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following: ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote, press (FUNCTION button) to operate your VCR, see page 7...
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 Allows you to Video: Vivid Picture Video Brightness Mode : Vivid Color Picture Controls...
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Menu Allows you to Timer Timer 1 : Set Timer 2 : Set Current Time Set the clock on your TV and program Move Select scheduled viewing using Timer 1 and Timer 2. Setup Caption Vision : Select closed captioning options, display the Info Banner : Video Label name of the current program and its...
Using the Menus This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting the TV. Using the Remote Control to Navigate on the On-Screen Menus Move Select To navigate on the on-screen menus, use the “arrow” buttons ( ) to move the cursor.
Using the Video Menu To access the Video menu, use the following steps: Video: Vivid Picture To Display To Select Video Brightness Mode : Vivid Color Picture Controls Color Temp. : Cool Sharpness ClearEdge VM : High Move Select Return Select Press to highlight an option;...
Using the Audio Menu To access the Audio menu, use the following steps: Options To Display To Highlight To Select Audio MTS: Stereo Treble Speaker: On Bass Audio Out: Fixed Balance Steady Sound: Effect : Options Return Select Move Select Press to highlight an option;...
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Audio Out Use the buttons to highlight one of the following Use to control the options, then press to select it. TV’s volume Variable: Adjust the volume through your TV. through a stereo Adjust the volume through a connected Fixed: stereo.
Using the Channel Menu To access the Channel menu, use the following steps: To Display To Highlight To Select Channel Setup Favorite Channels Cable : Off Channel Fix : Off Auto Program Channel Skip/Add Channel Label Press to highlight an option; then press Move Select Favorite...
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Auto Program Perform Auto Program whenever setting up your TV. Auto Program will search for available channels and program receivable channels. Use this feature after you run Auto Program to skip unwanted channels or Channel Skip/Add add new ones. Use the buttons to highlight the position of the desired channel, then press Use the...
Using the Parent Menu To access the Parent menu, use the following steps: To Display To Highlight To Select Parental Control Password : Use [0-9] buttons to enter new password Move Select The Parental Control feature helps parents monitor what their children watch on television. To use the Parent Menu When you select the Parent menu, you are prompted to set a 4-digit password.
Parental Control Setting the Rating You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Parental Lock options. Parental Control Lock : Change Password Country : U.S.A. Select Move Press to highlight Parental Lock, then press If you are not familiar with Parental Guideline rating system, use one of the following preset categories to simplify the rating selection: Child, Youth, Young Adult.
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Information for Parents To view a program that exceeds the TV rating ❏ Press , then use the buttons to enter your password. ✍ Entering your password to view a blocked program will temporarily turn Parental Lock to Off. To reactivate your Lock settings, turn the TV off then back on;...
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 Custom Rating Block Blocks all unrated programs Movie Rating TV Rating Unrated: Allow Return Select ✍ 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 Custom Rating Children English Rating French Rating...
Using the Timer Menu To access the Timer menu, use the following steps: To Display To Highlight To Select Timer Timer 1 : Set Timer 2 : Set Current Time Move Select Current Time Set your TV to the current day and time. Press to open the Current Time menu: Use the...
Using the Setup Menu To access the Setup menu, use the following steps: To Display To Highlight To Select Setup Caption Vision : Info Banner : Video Label Tilt Correction Language : English 16:9 Enhancement : Off Press to highlight an option; then press Move Select Caption...
Other Information Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your TV, try the suggestions below. If the problem persists, see “Contacting Sony” at the end of this section. General Problem Possible Remedies ❏ I want to reset the TV Turn on the TV. While holding down...
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You can use the front panel controls to access your menus, control change channels, adjust the volume, or change video inputs (page 2). Contact your nearest Sony Dealer to order a replacement, 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 is flashing 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 1-877-899-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or (416) 499- SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).
Index 16:9 Enhanced Manufacturer’s Codes Menus Audio Out Audio Auto Program Channel Auto SAP Parent Setup Balance Timer Bass Video Batteries Mode Inserting in remote Movie Brightness Standard Vivid Cable Caption Vision Auto SAP Channel Fix Mono Channel Label Stereo Channel Skip/Add ClearEdge VM Color...
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User Guide Sony Corporation Printed in U.S.A.