Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service sation. • IMPORTANT If the plug supplied is not suitable for the socket outlets in...
Connecting Optional Equipment ... 23 Selecting lnput and Output ... 24 Using AV Preset ... 25 Remote Control of Other Sony Equipment ... 26 For Your Information ... 27 Optimum Viewing Area ... 27 Cleaning of the Air Filter ... 28 Replacing the Lamp ...
Overview This section briefly describes the buttons and controls on the TV set and on the Remote Commander. For more information, refer to the pages given next to each description. TV set-front Symbol A - - B PROGR+/– +/– PROGR Name Main power switch Standby indicator...
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Remote commander RM-838 PROGR Note The SAT button does not operate with this TV. Simple side TV/Teletext operation Symbol Name Mute on/off button Standby button TV power on/TV mode selector button Teletext button Input mode selector Output mode selector 1,2,3,4,5,6, Number buttons 7,8,9 and 0 –/--...
Getting Started Step 1 Preparation Check the supplied accessories When you’ve taken everything out of the carton, check that you have these items: • RM-838 Remote Commander • One IEC designation R6 battery • Lamp (1) • Wrench (1) • Bracket (2) Insert the battery into the Remote Commander Note: Always remember...
Step 2 Tuning in to TV Stations Once you have set up the TV, you can choose the language of the menu. Then, you should preset the channels (up to 100 channels) by choosing either the automatic or manual method. The automatic method is easier if you want to preset all receivable channels at once.
Preset channels automatically Select the symbol The PRESET menu appears. (See Fig. 3.) Select “Auto Programme” with + or – and press OK. The AUTO PROGRAMME menu appears. (See Fig. 4.) Press OK. Select if necessary the TV broadcast system (B/G for Western European or D/K for Eastern European countries) with + or –...
Use this method if there Preset channels manually are only a few channels in your area to preset or if Select the symbol you want to preset The PRESET menu appears. (See Fig. 6.) channels one by one. Select “Manual Programme Preset” with + or – and press OK. You may also allocate The MANUAL PROGRAMME PRESET menu appears.
Additional Presetting Functions This section shows you additional presetting functions such as sorting or skipping programme positions, captioning a station name, manual fine-tuning, and using the parental lock. Before you begin • Check that the Full Function side of the Remote Commander is visible.
Using “Further Programme INSTALLATION Preset” Using the menu “further Programme Preset” you can a) in case of a strong local aerial signal (striped picture) attenuate the signal individually for each programme position (RF attenuator). b) individually adjust and store the volume level of each channel (Volume offset).
Parental Lock PARENTAL LOCK You can prevent undesirable broadcasts from appearing on the screen. We suggest you use this function to prevent children from watching programmes which you consider unsuitable. Press MENU to display the main menu. Select the symbol If you try to select a The PRESET menu appears.
Operating Instructions Watching the TV This section explains the basic functions you use while watching TV. Most of the operations can be done using the simple side of the Remote Commander. RM-838 Switching the TV on and off Switching on Depress on the TV.
Watching Teletext or Video Input Watching teletext Press to view the teletext. For teletext operation, enter a 3-digit page number with the number buttons to select a page. For fastext operation, press one of the coloured buttons. For both operations, press (PAGE + ) for the next page or (PAGE –...
Adjusting and Setting the TV Using the Menu Adjusting the Picture and Sound PICTURE CONTROL Although the picture and sound are adjusted at the factory, you can adjust them to suit your own taste. You can also select dual sound SOUND (bilingual) programmes when available or adjust the sound for CONTROL...
Graphic Equalizer Using this function you can individually adjust the sound by cutting and boosting selected frequencies. You can also select between the following modes: Flat n Pop n Rock n Jazz n Vocal n User Note: The modifications Select “Sound Control” in the main menu, then select “Graphic made in “USER”...
PAP (Picture and Picture) With this function you can display two screens at the same time. In this way you can watch two TV programmes at the same time. Also you can watch or monitor the video output from any connected equipment (for example from a VCR) while watching TV or vice versa.
Operating Screen Mode/PAP using the Menu Using the Screen Mode menu you have the possibility to change the aspect ratio for the TV display for wide screen effects, operate the PAP Mode or reproduce the main picture image by image (Strobe function).
Teletext TV stations broadcast an information service called Teletext via the TV channels.Teletext service allows you to receive various information pages such as weather reports or news at any time you want. For advanced teletext operation, use the buttons on the Full-Function side of the Remote Commander.
Using the Teletext Menu This TV is provided with a menu-guided teletext system. When teletext is switched on, you can use the menu buttons to operate the teletext menu. Select the teletext menu functions in the following way: Press MENU. The menu will be superimposed on the teletext display.
SUBPAGE To cancel the request Select Subpage and You may want to select a particular teletext page from several press OK. subpages which are rotated automatically. After having selected the function, an information line will be displayed. If two broadcasting stations use the same To select the desired subpage, enter four digits using PROGR +/–...
Connecting and Operating Optional Equipment Connecting Optional Equipment You can connect optional audio-video equipment to this TV such as a VCR, video disc player, and stereo system. To connect a VCR using the terminal Connect the aerial output of the VCR to the aerial terminal of the TV.
Selecting Input and Output This section explains how to view the video input picture (of the Selecting input with video source connected to your TV), and how to select the output PROGR +/– or number signal using direct access buttons or the menu system. buttons You can preset video Selecting input...
Using AV Preset Using this function you can preset the desired input source (e.g. 1, RGB signal) to the respective AV input (AV 1 way a connected VTR will automatically switch to the RGB signal. Select the symbol for “Preset” with + or – and press OK. Select first “Installation”, then “AV Preset”...
Remote Control of Other Sony Equipment You can use the TV Remote Commander to control most of Sony remote-controlled video equipment such as: beta, 8 mm and VHS VCRs and video disc players. Tuning the Remote Commander to the equipment...
For Your Information Optimum Viewing Area For the best picture quality, try to position the projection TV so that you can view the screen from within the areas shown below. Horizontal viewing area Vertical viewing area 35˚ 35˚ 1.5 m and more 75˚...
• Attach the filter firmly. If it is not firmly attached, the power will not turn on. • Remove the supplied filter in the same way as the attached filter. • Consult your nearest Sony service center to obtain a new filter.
• Attach the lamp cover firmly. If it is not firmly attached, the power will not turn on. • When the lamp burns out, a noise is audible. This does not represent a damage. • Consult your nearest Sony service center to obtain a new lamp.
Dimensions (W H D) 920 825 390 mm (KL-37W1U) 1,230 1,055 550 mm (KL-50W1U) Mass 29 kg (63 lbs 15 oz) (KL-37W1U) 43 kg (94 lbs 13 oz) (KL-50W1U) Supplied accessories See page 6. Other features Digital comb filter (High resolution)
Internal heat builds up. Flashing continues in this manner. If the lamp flashes in a way not described above, consult your nearest Sony service center. Stabilizing the Projection TV After setting up, secure the projection TV to a wall, etc., with the supplied brackets, for safety purposes.
Television Channel Number Guide Only the main transmitters are listed. Information regarding the regional sub-relay channel numbers can be obtained by contacting The BBC Engineering Information Dept. (0181) 752 5040. MAIN TRANSMITTERS BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 London & South East 1 Bluebell Hill 2 Crystal Palace 3 Dover...