The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV and on the carton (white label). Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ________________ Serial No.
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TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. CAUTION The following SONY appliance is only for use with the following WALL-MOUNT BRACKET. Use with other WALL-MOUNT BRACKET is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.
Important Safety Instructions 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, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce...
Table of Contents Table of Contents Installing and Connecting the TV Unpacking ... 6 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control ... 6 Identifying Front and Rear Connectors ... 7 Basic Connections (Connecting Cable TV or an Antenna)... 8 Connector types ... 8 Connecting directly to cable or an antenna ...
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“Memory Stick” About the “Memory Stick” ... 52 Features of the Memory Stick Home ... 54 Inserting and Removing a “Memory Stick” ... 56 Inserting a “Memory Stick” ... 56 Removing a “Memory Stick” ... 56 Displaying the Memory Stick Home ... 57 Displaying the Memory Stick Home ...
Installing and Connecting the TV Installing and Connecting the Unpacking When you unpack this unit, make sure it includes the following: Remote control (1) and size AA batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable (1) Operating Instructions Warranty Card Product Registration Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching the + and –...
Identifying Front and Rear Connectors TV front panel VIDEO 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO Behind the cover Push to open the cover. Rear of TV Side view 4 VHF/UHF (pages 8, 12 - 14) Connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable. 5 VIDEO 1 IN (pages 12 - 14, 17) Connects to the output jacks of your VCR or other video equipment.
Installing and Connecting the TV Basic Connections (Connecting Cable TV or an Antenna) Connector types You may find it necessary to use some of the following connector types during set up. Supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable Screw-on type Screw into connection. S VIDEO cable High quality video cable for enhanced picture quality Align guides and push into...
Connecting the Power Cord Complete other connections prior to connecting the power cord. For 120 V AC Wall outlet Connect the power cord to the AC IN connector of the TV. Connect the other plug of the power cord to a wall outlet. AC power cord (supplied) Installing and Connecting the TV...
Installing and Connecting the TV Bundling Cords and Cables You can organize the cables in the back of the TV. Bundle the cables and secure them with the clips on both sides of the TV. Notes • It may not be possible to fasten with clips if cables are too thick.
Attaching the Rear Cover Hold the rear cover as illustrated below, fitting the four pegs on the rear cover into the corresponding holes on the TV, then push the rear cover back onto the TV. Removing the rear cover Hold the lower right (or left) corner of the rear cover as illustrated below and pull it towards you.
Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a VCR and Cable TV Use this hookup if: • You subscribe to a cable TV system 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 jack.
Connecting a Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Satellite receiver Note When you connect video equipment to both the VIDEO and the S VIDEO input jacks, make sure “Auto YC” in the 12). Tips • You can also use the VIDEO 2 IN jacks located on the left side of the TV to connect your •...
Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Satellite receiver S VIDEO cable (not supplied) Cable 75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack.
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. When using your audio system speakers Set “Speaker” in the output from the AUDIO OUT jacks when “Speaker” is set to “On.” You can still control the volume output from your audio system using the TV’s remote control (see “Programming the remote control”...
Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors This is the preferred hookup to use if: • Your DVD player has component (Y, P Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using a component video cable, connect the DVD player’s Y, P jacks to the Y, P and P jacks on the TV.
Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors Use this hookup if: • Your DVD player does not have component (Y, P If your DVD player has component video output connectors, for best picture quality, use the connection described on page 16. The Y, P and R-Y.
Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a Digital TV Receiver Rear of TV Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using a component video cable, connect the Digital TV receiver’s Y, P and P jacks to the Y, P and P connections.
Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Rear of TV Using a component video cable, connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s Y, P and P jacks to the Y, P and P IN connections. Note Component video (Y, P ) connection is necessary to view 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats.
Installing and Connecting the TV Setting the Channels After you finish connecting your TV, you can run Auto Program to set up your channels. The Auto Setup menu appears when you turn your TV on for the first time after installing it. To skip channels, see page 21.
To skip channels You can skip unnecessary channels when selecting channels using the CH +/– buttons. Press MENU. Press V/v to select (Channel), then press Press V/v to select “Channel Skip/Add,” then press Channel Channel Skip/Add Return : Skip : Add : Add : Skip : Add...
Installing and Connecting the TV Selecting the On-screen Menu Language You can select the language to be displayed in all menus. Press MENU. Press V/v to select Press V/v to select “Language,” then press 1, 5 2 - 4 Press V/v to select your preferred language, then press Press MENU to exit the menu screen.
Watching the TV (Standby/Sleep) indicator goes off, press Mute the sound. Press it again or press VOL + to restore sound. Turn off the TV and all other Sony equipment. Display the current channel number. When the channel display is turned on, the current channel number remains displayed.
Watching the TV Watching with closed caption You can display Caption Vision if the broadcaster offers this service. Press repeatedly until the desired Caption Vision appears. Each time you press the button, Caption Vision changes as follows: Text1 Text2 Text3 Text4 Select Turn off Caption Vision.
Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly until the desired mode appears. Each time you press the button, the Picture Mode changes as follows: Vivid Standard Picture Mode Description Select for enhanced picture contrast and Vivid sharpness. Select to display a picture with contrast Standard to suit your room’s lighting conditions.
Watching the TV Notes • You cannot select the Effect mode if “Speaker” in the (Audio) menu is set to “Off.” • The Effect mode is valid only on the TV’s speakers. So you cannot enjoy sound effects of SRS WOW when you listen to a program through the AUDIO OUT jacks or on headphones.
Watching the TV Setting the Video Inputs You can enjoy images (and sound) from optional video equipment connected to this unit by selecting the appropriate input. For details on connection, see pages 8 through 19. Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until the desired video input appears.
Using the Video Label Feature You can make settings for each video input by choosing the label displayed on the screen. Press MENU. Video Return Mode: Picture: Brightness: Color: Hue: Sharpness: Backlight: Color Temp.: CineMotion: Dynamic Picture: Select: Press V/v to select Press V/v to select “Video Label,”...
• If you enter a new code number, the code number you 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. Programmable code number...
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327, 328, 335, 331, 332 Yamaha 314, 330, 336, Zenith * If an Aiwa VCR does not work even though you enter the code for Aiwa, enter the code for Sony instead. Watching the TV DVD Players Manufacturer Code Sony...
Watching the TV Operating optional equipment Operating a VCR Press Turn on/off VCR/DVD (POWER) Control a VCR VCR/DVD (FUNCTION) Change channels CH +/– N and z simultaneously Record Play Stop Fast forward Rewind Pause X (press again to resume normal playback) M or m during playback Search the picture...
Using Favorite Channels You can select programs from a list of favorite channels that you preset. Setting your favorite channels Press MENU. Video Return Mode: Picture: Brightness: Color: Hue: Sharpness: Backlight: Color Temp.: CineMotion: Dynamic Picture: Press V/v to select Press V/v to select “Favorite Channels,”...
Watching the TV Watching favorite channels Press FAVORITES. The Favorite Channels list appears. Press V/v to select the desired channel, then press The selected channel will be displayed. If you make an optional label using “Channel Label” in the (Channel) menu, that label will be displayed on the screen.
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Press V/v to select (Channel), then press Channel Return Favorite Channels Cable: Channel Fix: Auto Program: Channel Skip/Add Channel Label Select: Press V/v to select “Channel Label,” then press Channel Channel Label Return Channel: Label: Select: Press V/v to select “Channel,” then press Channel Channel Label Return...
Using Advanced Features Using Advanced Features Using the Menu Most of advanced settings and adjustments are performed using the menu screen. Basic operations to navigate through menus are described below. • Items which appear in yellow are selected. • You cannot select items which appear in pale color. To open the menu screen and select the option Press MENU to open the...
Adjusting the Picture Quality You can adjust the picture quality for each Picture Mode (“Vivid,” “Standard,” or “Pro”). You can adjust the picture quality differently for each video input which can be selected using the TV/VIDEO button, and store it in memory. Press MENU.
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Using Advanced Features Press V/v/B/b to make the desired adjustment, then press Video Adjustable options Press v/B Option Picture To reduce picture contrast. Brightness To darken the picture. To decrease color Color intensity. To decrease the Hue* green tones. Sharpness** To soften the picture.
Adjusting the Sound Quality You can adjust the sound quality differently for each video input which can be selected using the TV/VIDEO button and (“Memory Stick”) button, and store it in memory. For details on the Effect mode, see pages 25 and 26. Press MENU.
Using Advanced Features Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other options. Press MENU to exit the menu screen. To reset to the factory settings Press RESET while the menu is on the screen and the cursor is located on the right side of any menu item.
French Language ratings to rate those in French. Stereo 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 Back: Set: Exit: available. See page 46 for a description of the ratings.
Using Advanced Features Activating the Parental Control feature Press MENU. Video Press V/v to select (Parent), then press Parent Enter a four-digit password using the 0-9 buttons. The Parent menu options appear. If you access the Parent menu for the first time, you are requested to enter the password again for confirmation.
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Press V/v to select “Lock,” then press Parent Return Lock: Select Country: Change Password Select: Press V/v to select a desired rating, then press If you select “Child,” “Youth,” or “Y.Adult” (Young Adult), the Parental Control is activated automatically. Parent Return Lock: Select Country:...
Using Advanced Features Selecting a Custom Rating If you want to select the ratings to be blocked from “Custom” once you have activated the Parental Control feature (page 42), follow the procedure below. For a detailed description of each rating, see “What the Ratings Mean”...
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To select a TV rating in U.S.A.: Press V/v to select “TV Rating,” then press Parent TV Rating Return Rating TV-Y: TV-Y7: TV-G: TV-PG: – TV-14: TV-MA: – Select: To select a TV rating in Canada: Press V/v to select “English Rating,” “French Rating,”...
What the Ratings Mean Ratings in the U.S.A. Sony’s predetermined ratings These are original ratings that Sony has predetermined according to the viewer’s age. Each rating allows for viewing of certain programs, as follows: Option...
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U.S. movie ratings U.S. movie ratings are for movies (including those shown on TV) rated according to the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) Guidelines. Option Description G (General Audiences — In G-rated films, no strong All Ages Admitted) words are used, the violence is at a minimum, nudity and sex scenes are not present, nor is there any drug use.
There may be some profanity, violence or brief nudity in these programs. Ratings in Canada Sony’s predetermined ratings These are original ratings that Sony has predetermined according to the viewer’s age. Each rating allows you to view the certain programs, as follows: Description Option...
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Canadian English Language ratings The Canadian English Language ratings are for TV programs in English broadcast in Canada. Option Description C (Programming intended for There will be no realistic children under the age of 8) scenes of violence or no offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
Using Advanced Features Turning Off the TV Automatically You can set the TV to turn off automatically after a predetermined period of time (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes). Press SLEEP repeatedly until the desired period of time appears. Each time you press the button, the period of time changes as follows: Sleep 90...
DCF** compliant folder and file names. • Movies (MPEG1 files) must be recorded on a Sony digital camera and use one of the following MPEG1*** compression formats: MPEG MOVIE, MPEG MOVIE AD, MPEG MOVIE EX, MPEG MOVIE HQ, MPEG MOVIE...
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Notes on “Memory Stick Duo” • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with this unit, attach it to the Memory Stick Duo adapter before inserting it into the unit. • Make sure that you attach the “Memory Stick Duo” to the adapter correctly. •...
“Memory Stick” Features of the Memory Stick Home You can view files on a “Memory Stick” recorded and saved by a digital camera or a digital video camera recorder using this TV. Insert the “Memory Stick” into the TV, and you can perform the following operations using the remote control.
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Rotate and view at a different angle • You can rotate your digital photos shot sideways (see page 61) Watch movies “Movie Player” Full Scree Menu Size : 352x240 Next : • Playing Movies (“Movie Player”) (see page 62) With “Digi. Camera Mode” set to “Off” (see page 67), you can; View digital photos and movies organized into albums and stored in...
“Memory Stick” Inserting and Removing a “Memory Stick” Inserting a “Memory Stick” Insert the “Memory Stick” into the Memory Stick slot with the b mark facing forward as illustrated below until it clicks. The “Memory Stick” access lamp flashes, then goes out. Right side of the TV b mark Notes...
Displaying the Memory Stick Home The Memory Stick Home feature allows you to display an index of thumbnail images that are on the “Memory Stick.” You can select an image from those to display on the full screen, play back a movie, or run a “Slide Show.”...
“Memory Stick” The Memory Stick Home – A one-stop list for all of your digital photos and movies For details on the menu operations for each button, see the explanations provided below. “Slide Show” button Displays digital photos and movies in the order they are stored on the “Memory Stick.”...
Playing “Slide Show” Insert a “Memory Stick” that contains the images you want to view. Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick” correctly (see page 56). Press (“Memory Stick”) on the remote control. The Memory Stick Home appears on the screen. Press V/v to select “Select Folder,”...
“Memory Stick” Viewing Photos Viewing digital photos at full- screen size Insert a “Memory Stick” into the Memory Stick slot. Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick” correctly (see page 56). Press (“Memory Stick”) and the Memory Stick Home screen appears. Press V/v/B/b to select the digital photo you want to see, then press The Index menu appears.
Rotating and viewing your digital photos You can rotate digital photos in 90 degree increments clockwise or counterclockwise. Insert a “Memory Stick” into the Memory Stick slot. Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick” correctly (see page 56). Press (“Memory Stick”), and the Memory Stick Home screen appears.
“Memory Stick” Playing Movies (“Movie Player”) Insert a “Memory Stick” into the Memory Stick slot. Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick” correctly (see page 56). Press (“Memory Stick”), and the Memory Stick Home screen appears. Press V/v/B/b to select the movie you want to view, then press The Index menu appears.
To switch the voice channel Press V/v to select “Menu” on the Movie Player screen, then press The Movie menu appears. Press V/v to select “Audio Select,” then press Press V/v to select the item you want to set, then press Size : 352x240 Next :...
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“Memory Stick” Press V/v/B/b to select the image you want to protect, then press The Index menu appears. Memory Stick Home Slide Show Option Select Folder Digi. Camera Mode Sel : Back : Press V/v to select “Protect,” then press Memory Stick Home Slide Show Option...
Deleting digital photos or movies You can delete unwanted files from a “Memory Stick.” However, please be careful when deleting files, as they cannot be recovered once they are deleted. Insert a “Memory Stick” into the Memory Stick slot. Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick” correctly (see page 56).
“Memory Stick” About the Memory Stick Home Menu Options You can check the “Memory Stick” type, or its current status. Insert a “Memory Stick” into the Memory Stick slot. Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick” correctly. (see page 56) Press (“Memory Stick”), and the Memory Stick Home screen appears.
Selecting a folder and viewing digital photos or movies To view digital photos or movies that have been made into albums and saved in a folder using a PC, you must first select the folder. To select these photos or movies, you must set “Digi. Camera Mode”...
“Memory Stick” Press v/b to move the cursor to the Folder List. Memory Stick Home Slide Show Option Select Folder Sel : Press V/v to select the folder containing the image you want to see, then press Memory Stick Home Slide Show Option Select Folder...
Press V/v to select “Option,” then press The Option Settings menu appears. Memory Stick Home Slide Show File Option Memory Stick Select Folder 100MSDCF Close No. : Size : Set : Sel : Back : Press V/v to select “File,” then press Memory Stick Home Slide Show File...
“Memory Stick” Press V/v to select “Option,” then press The Option Settings menu appears. Memory Stick Home Slide Show Option Select Folder 100MSDCF Sel : Press V/v to select “File,” then press Memory Stick Home Slide Show Option Select Folder 100MSDCF Sel : Press V/v to select “Filter,”...
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File error The selected folder has not been named correctly. Re-enter the name with fewer than 66 characters, including “/” by displaying the “Select Folder” menu. Read Only Memory A read-only “Memory Stick” has been inserted. You cannot record or delete the data on a read-only “Memory Stick.”...
Information Troubleshooting If, after reading the following instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony TV, please call one of the following numbers. Customers in the continental United States contact the Direct Response Center at: 1-800-222-SONY (7669)
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Problem Possible remedies Poor picture. • Check antenna/cable connections. Double images or ghosts. • Check the antenna location and direction. • Check if the antenna is broken or bent. Only snow and noise appear • Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in normal use, on the screen.
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Additional Information Problem “Memory Stick” Cannot insert the “Memory Stick” into the Memory Stick slot. Cannot delete a file or all materials. The still image files in the JPEG format stored in a “Memory Stick” cannot be displayed. The moving image files in the MPEG1 format stored in a “Memory Stick”...
Specifications Television system: American TV standard Channel coverage: VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Screen size (measured diagonally): 21 inches Panel System: a-Si TFT Active Matrix LCD panel (Effective dots: more than 99.99%) Display resolution: 1,024 dots (horizontal) × 768 lines (vertical) VIDEO 1/2 IN: S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN): Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced,...
Additional Information Index to Parts and Controls TV Front panel Headphones jack VIDEO 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO “Memory Stick” Access indicator CHANNEL VOLUME TV/VIDEO Remote Control sensor Standby/Sleep Power indicator indicator page 23 (power) switch page 20 CHANNEL +/– buttons page 20 The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot.
Additional Information Index 16:9 Enhanced ... 26 Adjusting picture quality ... 37 sound quality ... 39 viewing angle of the TV ... 11 volume ... 23 Audio Out ... 15 Auto Program ... 20 Auto SAP ... 40 Auto YC ... 12 Cable TV ...