Sony KV-32FX68K: instruction
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Manual for Sony KV-32FX68K
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4-094-188-51
R
FD Trinitron
Colour Television
Instruction Manual
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Инструкции за употреба
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Návod k obsluze
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Kezelési útmutató
HU
Instrukcja obsługi
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Инструкция по зксплуатации
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KV-32FX68K
© 2003 by Sony Corporation
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Sony Spain S. A.
Pol. Ind. Can Mitjans s/n
08232 Viladecavalls (Barcelona)
Spain Printed in Spain
Сони Спзйн С.А. завод в Барселоне
Пол.Кан Митьянс с/н 08232
Виладекавальс, Барселона,
Испания Отпечатано в Испания
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing this Sony FD Trinitron Colour Television.
Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Symbols used in the manual:
• Important information
• Shaded buttons on the remote control show you
OK
the buttons you have to press to follow the
• Information on a feature.
sequence of the instructions.
• Informs you of the result of instructions.
• 1,2...Sequence of instructions.
Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 3
Safety Information...................................................................................................................................... 4
Overview
Overview of Remote Control Buttons........................................................................................................ 5
Overview of TV Buttons ........................................................................................................................... 6
Installation
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control............................................................................................... 6
Connecting the Aerial and VCR ................................................................................................................6
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First Time Operation
Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning ..................................................................................... 7
Menu system
Introducing and Using the Menu System................................................................................................... 9
Menu Guide:
Picture Adjustment................................................................................................................................. 9
Sound Adjustment................................................................................................................................ 10
Sleep Timer .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Language.............................................................................................................................................. 11
Auto Tuning ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Programme Sorting .............................................................................................................................. 12
Programme Labels ............................................................................................................................... 12
AV Preset ............................................................................................................................................. 12
Manual Programme Preset................................................................................................................... 13
Auto Format ......................................................................................................................................... 14
Noise Reduction ................................................................................................................................... 15
AV3 Output.......................................................................................................................................... 15
TV Speakers......................................................................................................................................... 15
RGB Centring....................................................................................................................................... 16
Picture Rotation.................................................................................................................................... 16
Teletext ............................................................................................................................................... 17
Additional Information
Connecting Optional Equipment ..............................................................................................................18
Using Optional Equipment....................................................................................................................... 18
Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD ........................................................................................20
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................... 21
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................ 22
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Safety Information
Never push objects of any kind into
For environmental and safety
This set is to operate on a 220-
the set as this could result in a fire or
reasons, it is recommended that the
240V AC supply only. Take care
electric shock. Never spill liquid of
TV set is not left in standby mode
not to connect too many appliances
any kind on the set. If any liquid or
when not in use. Disconnect from
to the same power socket as this
solid object does fall through, do not
the mains.
could result in fire or electric
operate the TV. Have it checked
shock.
immediately by qualified personnel.
Do not open the cabinet and the rear
For your own safety, do not touch
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
cover of the TV. Refer to qualified
any part of the TV, power lead or
do not expose the TV to rain or
service personnel only.
aerial lead during lightning storms.
moisture.
Do not cover the ventilation
Never place the TV in hot, humid or
To prevent fire, keep inflammable
openings of the TV For ventilation,
excessively dusty places. Do not
objects or naked lights (eg candles)
leave a space of at least 10cm all
install the TV where it may be
away from the TV.
around the set.
exposed to mechanical vibrations.
Take care not to place heavy
Clean the TV with a soft, lightly
Pull out the power lead by the
objects on the power lead as this
dampened cloth. Do not use
plug. Do not pull on the power
could result in damage.
benzine, thinner or any other
lead itself.
We recommend you wind any
chemicals to clean the TV. Do not
excess lead around the holders
scratch the TV screen. As a safety
provided on the rear of the TV.
precaution, unplug the TV before
cleaning it.
Unplug the power lead before
Place the TV on a secure stable
moving the TV. Avoid uneven
Do not cover the ventilation
stand. Do not allow children to
surfaces, quick steps or excessive
openings of the TV with items
climb on to it. Do not place the TV
force. If the set has been dropped
such as curtains or newspapers
on its side or face up.
or damaged, have it checked
etc.
immediately by qualified service
personnel.
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Safety Information
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Overview of Remote Control Buttons
1 To Temporarily Switch Off TV: Press this button to temporarily switch off TV (the
ql
1
standby indicator on the TV lights up). Press again to switch on TV from standby mode.
To save energy we recommend switching off completely when TV is not in use. After 15
minutes without a signal and without any button being pressed, the TV switches
automatically into standby mode.
2
2 Selecting input source: Press this button repeatedly until the desired input symbol of
3
the source appears on the TV screen.
4
qk
3 Selecting channels: If Media Selector is switched to TV or VCR, press this button to
5
qj
select channels. For double-digit programme numbers, enter the second digit within 2.5
6
seconds.
qh
qg
7
4 a) If Media Selector is switched to TV:
Press this button to watch the last channel selected (the last channel watched for at least
8
5 seconds).
qf
9
b) If Media Selector is switched to VCR:
For Sony’s VCR double-digit programme numbers, e.g. 23, press -/- - first and then the
q;
buttons 2 and 3.
qd
qa
5 This button only works in Teletext mode.
6 Selecting screen format: Press this button repeatedly to change the format of the
qs
screen. For more details refer to chapter “Auto Format” on page 14.
7 Selecting Teletext: Press this button to switch on teletext.
8 a) If Media Selector is switched to TV:
• When MENU is switched on, use these buttons to operate the menu system. For
details refer to “Introducing and Using the Menu System” on page 9.
•When MENU is switched off, press OK to show a channel overview. Then
press or to select the channel and then press again the OK button to watch the
selected channel.
b) If Media Selector is switched to VCR or DVD:
Using these buttons you can control the main functions of your VCR or DVD.
9 Recording button: If Media Selector is switched to VCR, press this button to record
programmes.
q; Media Selector: With this remote control you can operate not only this TV but also the
main functions of your VCR or DVD. For more details, refer to chapter “Remote Control
Configuration for VCR or DVD” on page 20.
qa Selecting channels: Press this button to select the next or previous broadcast channel.
qs Muting the Sound: Press this button to mute TV sound. Press again to restore the sound.
qd Adjusting TV volume: Press this button to adjust the volume of the TV.
qf Displaying the menu system: Press this button to display the menu on the TV screen.
Press again to remove the menu display from the TV screen.
qg Selecting TV mode: Press this button to switch off teletext or video input.
qh Selecting Sound effect: Press this button repeatedly to change the sound effect.
qj Selecting Picture mode: Press this button repeatedly to change the picture mode.
qk Displaying on Screen information: Press this button to display all on-screen
indications. Press again to cancel.
ql VCR or DVD on/off: Press this button to switch your VCR or DVD on or off.
Besides TV functions, all coloured buttons as well as green symbols are also used for Teletext
operation. For more details, please refer to “Teletext” section of this instruction manual.
Overview
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Overview of TV Buttons
Programme Up or
Down Buttons (Selects
TV channels)
Volume control
buttons
Selecting
Auto Start Up Button
Input
source
Press on the
S video Input jack
mark on the door
flap to reveal the
Video
control panel.
Input jack
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control
Audio
Input jacks
Make sure you insert the supplied batteries using the correct polarities.
Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environmental friendly way.
Headphones
jack
On/Off
Standby indicator
switch
Inserting batteries into the Remote Control
Make sure you insert the supplied batteries using the correct polarities.
Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environmentally friendly way.
Connecting the Aerial and VCR
Connecting cables are not supplied.
or
VCR
OUT IN
Scart lead is optional.
For more details of VCR connection, please refer to the section
“Connecting Optional Equipment” of this instruction manual.
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Overview-Installation
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Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning
The first time you switch on your TV, a sequence of menu screens appear on the TV enabling you to: 1)
choose the language of the menu screen, 2) adjust the picture slant, 3) search and store all available
channels (TV Broadcast) and 4) change the order in which the channels (TV Broadcast) appear on the
screen. However, if you need to change any of these settings at a later date, you can do that by selecting
the appropriate option in the (Set Up menu) or by pressing the Auto Start Up Button on the TV set.
Connect the TV plug to the mains socket (220-240V AC,
1
50Hz)
The first time that the TV set is connected, it is usually
turned on. If the TV is off, press the on/off button on
the TV set to turn on the TV.
The first time you switch on the TV, a Language menu
displays automatically on the TV screen.
Language
Press the or button on the remote control to select
i
v
2
Svenska
the language, then press the OK button to confirm your
Norsk
English
selection. From now on all the menus will appear in the
Nederlands
OK
Français
selected language.
Italiano
i
V
Select Language:
OK
The Country menu appears automatically on the TV
3
screen. Press the or button to select the country in
Country
i
v
which you will operate the TV set, then press the OK
Sverige
Norge
button to confirm your selection.
-
Italia
OK
Deutschland
Österreich
i
V
• If the country in which you want to use the
Select country:
OK
TV set does not appear in the list, select ‘-’
instead of a country.
• In order to avoid wrong teletext characters
for Cyrillic languages we recommend to
select Russia country in the case that your
own country does not appear in the list.
Because of the earth’s magnetism, the picture might
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slant. The Picture Rotation menu allows you to correct
If picture slants, please
the picture slant if it is necessary.
adjust picture rotation
Not necessary
Adjust now
OK
a)
If it is not necessary, press or to select Not
necessary and press OK.
OK
b)
If it is necessary, press or to select Adjust
now, then press OK and correct any slant of the
picture between –5 and +5 by pressing or .
Finally press OK to store.
First Time Operation
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The Auto Tuning menu appears on the screen. Press the
Do you want to start
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automatic tuning?
OK button to select Yes.
Ye s
No
OK
OK
The TV starts to automatically search and store all
Auto Tuning
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available broadcast channels for you.
Programme: 01
System: B/G
Channel: C21
This procedure could take some minutes. Please
be patient and do not press any buttons, otherwise
Searching...
the automatic tuning will not be completed.
In some countries the TV Broadcaster installs the
channels automatically (ACI system). In this
case, the TV Broadcaster sends a menu in which
you can select your city by pressing
the or button and OK to store the channels.
No channel found
Please connect aerial
Confirm
OK
If no channels were found during the auto tuning
process then a new menu appears automatically
on the screen asking you to connect the aerial.
OK
Please connect the aerial (see page 6) and press
OK. The auto tuning process will start again.
After all available channels are captured and
Programme Sorting
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Programme:
stored, the Programme Sorting menu appears
01 TVE
automatically on the screen enabling you to
02 TVE2
03 TV3
change the order in which the channels appear on
04 C33
OK
05 C27
the screen.
06 C58
Select channel:
OK
Exit: MENU
a)
If you wish to keep the broadcast channels in the
tuned order, go to step 8.
b)
If you wish to store the channels in a different
order:
Programme Sorting
Programme:
01 TVE
1 Press the or button to select the
02 TVE2
03 TV3
programme number with the channel (TV
04 C33
OK
05 C27
Broadcast) you wishto rearrange, then press
06 C58 05 C27
the button.
Select new position:
OK
Exit:
MENU
2 Press the or button to select the new
programme number position for your selected
channel (TV Broadcast), then press .
3 Repeat steps b)1 and b)2 if you wish to
change the order of the other channels.
MENU
Press the MENU button to remove the menu from the
8
screen.
Your TV is now ready for use
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Introducing and Using the Menu System
Your TV uses an on-screen menu system to guide you through the operations. Use the following
buttons on the remote control to operate the menu system:
MENU
Press the MENU button to switch on the first level menu.
1
2
•To highlight the desired menu or option, press or .
•To enter to the selected menu or option, press .
•To return to the last menu or option, press
.
OK
•To alter settings of your selected option, press / /
or .
•To confirm and store your selection, press OK.
MENU
Press the MENU button to remove the menu from the screen.
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Menu Guide
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function
PICTURE ADJUSTMENT
Picture Adjustment
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
The “Picture Adjustment” menu allows you to alter
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Contrast
Brightness
Brightness
the picture settings.
Colour
Colour
Sharpness
Sharpness
Hue
Hue
Reset
Reset
To do this: after selecting the item you want to alter
OK
OK
press , then press repeatedly / / or to
adjust it and finally press OK to store the new
adjustment.
This menu also allows you to customise the
picture mode based on the programme you are
watching:
Live (for live broadcast programmes, DVD and
Digital Set Top Box receivers).
Personal (for individual settings).
Movie (for films).
•Brightness, Colour and Sharpness can only be
altered if “Personal” mode is selected.
•Hue is only available for NTSC colour signal (e.g:
USA video tapes).
•Select Reset and press OK to reset the picture to the
factory preset levels.
Menu System
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function
Picture Adjustment
SOUND ADJUSTMENT
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Brightness
The “Sound Adjustment” menu allows you to alter
Colour
Sharpness
the sound settings.
Hue
Reset
OK
To do this: after selecting the item you want to alter,
press . Then press repeatedly / / or to
adjust it and finally press OK to store the new
Sound Adjustment
Sound Adjustment
adjustment.
Effect: Natural
Effect: Natural
Treble
Tr eb le
Bass
Bass
Balance
Balance
Reset
Reset
Dual Sound: Mono
Dual Sound: Mono
Auto volume: On
Auto volume: On
OK
OK
Effect Natural: Enhances clarity, detail and presence of sound by
using “BBE High Definition Sound system”
*.
Dynamic: “BBE High Definition Sound system”
* intensifies
clarity and presence of sound for better intelligibility
and musical realism.
Dolby
**Virtual: Simulates the sound effect of “Dolby Surround Pro
Logic”.
Off: Flat response.
Treble Less More
Bass Less More
Balance Left Right
Reset Resets the sound to the factory preset levels.
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Dual Sound
• For a stereo broadcast:
Mono.
Stereo.
• For a bilingual broadcast:
Mono (for mono channel if available).
A (for channel 1).
B (for channel 2).
Auto Volume Off: Volume level changes according to the broadcast signal.
On: Volume level of the channels will stay the same, independent of
the broadcast signal (e.g. in the case of advertisements).
• If you are listening to the TV through headphones, the “Effect” option will automatically be
switched to “Off”.
• If you select “Dolby Virtual” on the “Effect” option, the “Auto Volume” option will automatically
be switched to “Off” and vice versa.
* The “BBE High Definition Sound system” is manufactured by Sony Corporation under
license from BBE Sound, Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,638,258 and No. 4,482,866. The
word “BBE” and BBE Symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
** This TV has been designed to create the “Dolby Surround” sound effect by simulating the
sound of four speakers with two speakers, when the broadcast audio signal is Dolby Surround
encoded. The sound effect can also be improved by connecting a suitable external amplifier (for
details refer to “Connecting to external audio Equipment” on page 18).
** Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Menu System
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function
Picture Adjustment
SLEEP TIMER
Mode: Personal
Contrast
The “Sleep Timer” option in the “Timer” menu
Brightness
Colour
allows you to select a time period for the TV to
Sharpness
Hue
switch itself automatically into the standby mode.
Reset
OK
To do this: after selecting the option press , then
press or to set the time period delay (max. of
4 hours).
Timer
Timer
Sleep Timer: Off
Sleep Timer: Off
• While watching the TV, you can press the
button on the remote control to display
OK
OK
the time remaining.
• One minute before the TV switches itself into
standby mode, the time remaining is
displayed on the TV screen automatically.
Picture Adjustment
LANGUAGE
Mode: Personal
Contrast
The “Language” option in the “Set Up” menu
Brightness
Colour
allows you to select the language that the menus
Sharpness
Hue
are displayed in.
Reset
OK
• To do this: after selecting the option,
press and then proceed in the same way as
Set Up
Set Up
in the step 2 of the section “Switching On the
Language
Language
Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning
TV and Automatically Tuning” on page 7.
Programme Sorting
Programme Sorting
Progamme Labels
Progamme Labels
AV Preset
AV Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
Detail Set Up
OK
OK
AUTO TUNING
Picture Adjustment
The “Auto Tuning” option in the “Set Up” menu
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Brightness
allows you to automatically search for and store all
Colour
Sharpness
available TV channels.
Hue
Reset
OK
• To do this: after selecting the option,
press and then proceed in the same way as
in the steps 4 and 5 of the section “Switching
Set Up
Set Up
Language
On the TV and Automatically Tuning” on
Language
Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning
Programme Sorting
page 8.
Programme Sorting
Progamme Labels
Progamme Labels
AV Preset
AV Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
Detail Set Up
OK
OK
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function
Picture Adjustment
PROGRAMME SORTING
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Brightness
The “Programme Sorting” option in the “Set Up”
Colour
Sharpness
menu allows you to change the order in which the
Hue
Reset
channels (TV Broadcast) appear on the screen.
OK
To do this: after selecting the option, press and
then proceed in the same way as in step 6 b) of the
Set Up
Set Up
Language
Language
section “Switching On the TV and Automatically
Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning
Programme Sorting
Programme Sorting
Tuning” on page 8.
Progamme Labels
Progamme Labels
AV Preset
AV Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
Detail Set Up
OK
OK
Picture Adjustment
PROGRAMME LABELS
Mode: Personal
Contrast
The “Programme Labels” option in the “Set Up”
Brightness
Colour
menu allows you to name a channel using up to
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
five characters (letters or numbers). To do this:
OK
1
After selecting the option, press , then
Set Up
press or to select the programme
Set Up
Language
Language
number with the channel you wish to name.
Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning
Programme Sorting
Programme Sorting
Progamme Labels
Progamme Labels
AV Preset
AV Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Manual Programme Preset
2
Press . With the first element of the Label
Detail Set Up
Detail Set Up
column highlighted, press or to select
OK
OK
a letter or number (select “-“ for a blank),
then press to confirm this character.
Select the other four characters in the same
way. Finally press OK to store.
Picture Adjustment
AV PRESET
Mode: Personal
Contrast
The “AV Preset” option in the “Set Up” menu
Brightness
Colour
allows you to designate a name to the external
Sharpness
Hue
equipment you have connected to the input
Reset
OK
sockets of this TV. To do this:
1
After selecting the option, press , then
Set Up
Set Up
Language
Language
press or to select the input source you
Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning
Programme Sorting
Programme Sorting
wish to name (AV1, AV2 and AV3 are for
Progamme Labels
Progamme Labels
AV Preset
AV Preset
the rear Scarts and AV4 for side
Manual Programme Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
Detail Set Up
connectors). Then press .
OK
OK
2
A label automatically appears in the label
column:
a) If you want to use one of the 6 predefined
label (CABLE, GAME, CAM, DVD,
VIDEO or SAT), press or to select
the desired label and finally press OK to
store.
b) If you want to set a different label, select
Edit and press . Then with the first
element highlighted, press or to
select a letter, number or “-“ for a blank,
then press to confirm this character.
Select the other four characters in the
same way and finally press OK to store.
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Menu System
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function
Picture Adjustment
MANUAL PROGRAMME PRESET
Mode: Personal
Contrast
The “Manual Programme Preset” option in the
Brightness
Colour
“Set Up” menu allows you to:
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
OK
a)
Preset channels or the VCR channel one
by one to the programme order of your
Set Up
choice. To do this:
Set Up
Language
Language
Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning
Programme Sorting
Programme Sorting
After selecting the ”Manual Programme
Progamme Labels
Progamme Labels
i
AV Preset
AV Preset
Preset” option, press then with
Manual Programme Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
Detail Set Up
Programme option highlighted press .
OK
OK
Press or to select on which
programme number you want to preset the
channel (for VCR, select programme
number “0”). Then press .
ii The following option is only available depending on the country you have selected in the
“Language/Country” menu.
After selecting the System option, press . Then press or to select the TV Broadcast system
(B/G for western European countries, L for France or I for United Kingdom). Then press .
iii After selecting the Channel option, press . Then press or to select the channel tuning (“C”
for terrestrial channel or “S” for cable channels). Next press . After that, press the number
buttons to enter directly the channel number of the TV broadcast or the channel of the VCR signal.
If you do not know the channel number, press or to search for it. When you tune the desired
channel, press OK twice to store.
Repeat all the above steps to tune and store more channels.
b)
Label a channel using up to five characters.
To do this: Highlighting the Programme option, press the PROG +/- button to select the
programme number with the channel you wish to name. When the programme you want to name
appears on the screen, select the Label option and press . Next press or to select a letter,
number or “-“ for a blank. Press to confirm this character. Select the other four characters in the
same way. After selecting all the characters, press OK twice to store.
c)
Fine tune the broadcast reception. Normally the automatic fine tuning (AFT) will give the best
possible picture, however you can manually fine tune the TV to obtain a better picture reception
in case the picture is distorted.
To do this: while watching the channel (TV Broadcast) you wish to fine tune, select the AFT
option and press . Next press or to adjust the fine tuning between -15 and +15. Finally
press OK twice to store.
d)
Skip any unwanted programme numbers when they are selected with the PROG +/- buttons.
To do this: Highlighting the Programme option, press the PROG +/- button to select the
programme number you want to skip. When the programme you want to skip
appears on the screen, select the Skip option and press . Next press or to select Yes.
Finally press OK twice to confirm and store.
To cancel this function afterwards, select “No” instead of “Yes” in the step above.
e)
View and record scrambled channels when using a decoder connected to Scart i3/r3 directly
or through a VCR.
This option is only available depending on the country you have selected in the ‘Language/
Country’ menu.
To do this: select the Decoder option and press . Next press or to select On. Finally press
OK twice to confirm and store.
To cancel this function afterwards, select “Off” instead of “On” in the step above.
Menu System
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
AUTO FORMAT
Contrast
Brightness
The “Auto Format” option in the “Detail Set Up”
Colour
Sharpness
menu allows you to automatically change the
Hue
Reset
aspect ratio of the screen.
OK
To do this: after selecting the option, press .
Set Up
Detail Set Up
Then press or to select On (if you wish the
Language
Auto Format:
On
Auto Tuning
Noise Reduction:
Auto
TV set to automatically switch the screen format
Programme Sorting
AV3 Output:
TV
TV Speakers:
On
Progamme Labels
according to the broadcast signal) or Off (if you
RGB Centring:
0
AV Preset
Picture Rotation:
0
Manual Programme Preset
wish to keep your preference). Finally press OK
Detail Set Up
OK
to store.
OK
Even if you have selected “On” or “Off” in
the “Auto Format” option, you can always
modify the format of the screen by pressing
repeatedly on the remote control to
select one of the following formats:
Smart:
Imitation of wide screen effect
Smart
for 4:3 broadcast.
4:3:
Conventional 4:3 picture size,
full picture information.
4:3
Compromise between 4:3 and
14:9:
16:9 picture size.
Widescreen format for
14:9
Zoom:
letterbox movies.
For 16:9 broadcast. Full
Wide:
picture information.
Zoom
In “Smart”, “Zoom” and “14:9” modes,
parts of the top and bottom of the screen
are cut off. Press or to adjust the
position of the image on the screen (e.g. to
read subtitles).
Wide
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function
Picture Adjustment
NOISE REDUCTION
Mode: Personal
Contrast
The “Noise Reduction” option in the “Detail Set
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Up” menu allows you to automatically reduce the
Hue
Reset
picture noise visible in the broadcast signal.
OK
To do this: after selecting the option, press . Then
Detail Set Up
press or to select Auto. Finally press OK to
Set Up
Language
Auto Format:
On
Auto Tuning
Noise Reduction:
Auto
confirm and store.
Programme Sorting
AV3 Output:
TV
TV Speakers:
On
Progamme Labels
RGB Centring:
0
AV Preset
Picture Rotation:
0
To cancel this function afterwards, select “Off”
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
instead of “Auto” in the step above.
OK
OK
AV3 OUTPUT
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
The “AV3 Output” option in the “Detail Set Up”
Contrast
Brightness
menu allows you to select the source to be output
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
from the Scart connector i
3/r3. You can
Reset
then record from this Scart any signal coming
OK
from the TV or from external equipment connected
to the Scart connectors i
1/ 1, i2/ 2 or
Set Up
Detail Set Up
side connectors r
4 or t4 and o4.
Language
Auto Format:
On
Auto Tuning
Noise Reduction:
Auto
Programme Sorting
AV3 Output:
TV
Progamme Labels
TV Speakers:
On
RGB Centring:
0
AV Preset
Picture Rotation:
0
If your VCR supports Smartlink, this
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
procedure is not necessary.
OK
OK
To do this: after selecting the option, press . Then
press or to select the desired output signal:
TV, AV1, AV2, AV4, YC4 or AUTO.
If you select “AUTO”, the output signal will
always be the same one that is displayed on
the screen.
If you have connected a decoder to the Scart
i
3/r3 or to a VCR connected to this
Scart, please remember to change back the
“AV3 Output” to “AUTO” or “TV” for
correct unscrambling.
TV SPEAKERS
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
The “TV Speakers” option in the “Detail Set Up”
Contrast
Brightness
menu allows you to mute the TV speakers in order
Colour
Sharpness
to listen to the TV from an external amplifier
Hue
Reset
connected to the audio outputs on the rear of the TV
OK
set.
Set Up
Detail Set Up
To do this: after selecting the option, press . Then
Language
Auto Format:
On
Auto Tuning
Noise Reduction:
Auto
press or to select Off. Finally press OK to
Programme Sorting
AV3 Output:
TV
TV Speakers:
On
Progamme Labels
RGB Centring:
0
confirm and store.
AV Preset
Picture Rotation:
0
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
OK
OK
To cancel this function afterwards, select “On”
instead of “Off” in the step above.
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
RGB CENTRING
Contrast
Brightness
When connecting an RGB source, such as a
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
“PlayStation”, you may need to readjust the
Reset
horizontal position of the picture. If this is the
OK
case, you can readjust it through the “RGB
Centring” option in the “Detail Set Up”.
Set Up
Detail Set Up
Language
Auto Format:
On
Auto Tuning
Noise Reduction:
Auto
AV3 Output:
TV
To do this: while watching an RGB source select
Programme Sorting
TV Speakers:
On
Progamme Labels
RGB Centring:
0
the “RGB Centring” option and press . Then
AV Preset
Picture Rotation:
0
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
press or to adjust the centre of the
OK
OK
picture between –10 and +10. Finally press OK
to confirm and store.
PICTURE ROTATION
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
Because of the earth’s magnetism, the picture
Contrast
Brightness
might slant. If this is the case, you can correct the
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
pictures slant by using the “Picture
Reset
Rotation” option in the “Detail Set Up” menu.
OK
To do this: after selecting the option, press .
Set Up
Detail Set Up
Then press or to correct any slant of the
Language
Auto Format:
On
Auto Tuning
Noise Reduction:
Auto
AV3 Output:
TV
picture between -5 and +5.
Programme Sorting
TV Speakers:
On
Progamme Labels
RGB Centring:
0
AV Preset
Picture Rotation:
0
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
OK
OK
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Teletext
Teletext is an information service transmitted by most TV stations. The index page of the teletext
service (usually page 100) gives you information on how to use the service. To operate teletext,
use the remote control buttons as indicated below.
Teletext errors may occur if you use a channel (TV Broadcast) with a weak signal.
To switch on Teletext:
After selecting the TV channel which carries the teletext service you wish
TELETEXT
TELETEXT
TELETEXT
TELETEXT
TELETEXT
TELETEXT
TELETEXT
TELETEXT
to view, press .
Index
Index
Index
Index
Index
Index
Index
Index
Programme
Programme
Programme
Programme
Programme
Programme
Programme
Programme
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
News
News
News
News
News
News
News
News
153
153
153
153
153
153
153
153
Sport
Sport
Sport
Sport
Sport
Sport
Sport
Sport
101
101
101
101
101
101
101
101
To select a Teletext page:
Weather
Weather
Weather
Weather
Weather
Weather
Weather
Weather
98
98
98
98
98
98
98
98
Input 3 digits for the page number, using the numbered buttons.
• If you make a mistake, retype the correct page number.
• If the counter on the screen continues searching, it is because the page is not available. If this is the
case, input another page number.
To access the next or preceding page:
Press PROG + ( ) or PROG - ().
To superimpose teletext on to the TV:
Whilst you are viewing teletext, press . Press it again to cancel teletext mode.
To freeze a teletext page:
Press / . Press it again to cancel the freeze.
To reveal concealed information (e.g: answer to a quiz):
Press / . Press it again to conceal the information.
To select a sub page:
A teletext page may consist of several sub pages. In this case the page number that appears on the upper
left corner will change from white to green and one or more arrows will appear next to the page number.
Repeatedly press the or buttons on the remote control to watch the desired sub page.
To Switch Off Teletext:
Press .
Fastext
Fastext service lets you access Teletext pages with one button push.
When you are in Teletext mode and Fastext is broadcast, a colour coded menu appears at the
bottom of the teletext page. Press the appropriate coloured button (red, green, yellow or blue) to
access the page corresponding to your menu choice.
Teletext
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Connecting Optional Equipment
Using the following instructions you can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV set.
(Connecting cables are not supplied).
S VHS/Hi8/
DVC
8mm/Hi8/
camcorder
DVC
VCR
camcorder
G
F
Decoder
A
D
E
B
C
DVD
1
2
Hi-fi
“PlayStation”*
* “PlayStation” is a product of
Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc.
Decoder
* “PlayStation” is a trademark of
Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc.
• When you connect the headphones, the TV speakers will automatically be muted.
• To avoid picture distortion, do not connect external equipment to connectors A and B at the same time.
• Do not connect a Decoder to the Scart F.
• Games that use a “GUN” attachment to point at the screen do not work correctly due to 100Hz technology
used in this television.
Using Optional Equipment
1 Connect your equipment to the designated TV socket.
2 Switch on the connected equipment.
3 To watch the picture of the connected equipment, press the button repeatedly until the correct input
symbol appears on the screen.
Symbol Input Signals
1 •Audio / video input signal through the Scart connector E
1 •RGB input signal through the Scart connector E. This symbol appears only
if an RGB source has been connected.
2 •Audio / video input signal through the Scart connector F.
2 •RGB input signal through the Scart connector F. This symbol appears only
if an RGB source has been connected.
3 •Audio/video input signal through the Scart connector G.
S
3 •S Video Input signal through the Scart connector G. This symbol appears only if an S Video
source has been connected.
4 •Video input signal through the phono socket B and Audio input signal
through C.
S
4 •S Video Input signal through the front S Video input jack A and Audio signal through C.
This symbol appears only if an S Video source has been connected.
4 Press the button on the remote control to return to the normal TV picture.
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Connecting a VCR:
To connect a VCR, please refer to the section “Connecting the aerial and VCR” of this instruction
manual. We recommend you connect your VCR using a scart lead. If you do not have a scart
lead, tune in the VCR test signal to the TV programme number “0” by using the “Manual Programme
Preset” option. (for details of how to manually programme these presets, see page 13, step a).
Refer to your VCR instruction manual to find out how to find the output channel of your VCR.
Connecting a VCR that supports Smartlink:
Smartlink is a direct link between the TV set and the VCR. For more information on Smartlink, please
refer to the instruction manual of your VCR.
If you use a VCR that supports Smartlink, please connect the VCR to the TV using a Scart lead to the
Scart
i3/r3 G.
If you have connected a decoder to the Scart i3/r3 G or through a
VCR connected to this Scart:
Select the “Manual Programme Preset” option in the “Set Up” menu and after entering the “Decoder**”
option, select “On” (by using or
). Repeat this option for each scrambled signal.
**This option is only available depending on the country you have selected in the “Language/Country”
menu.
Left Hi-Fi
Right Hi-Fi
Connecting to external Audio Equipment:
speaker
speaker
Plug in your Hi-Fi equipment to the audio output sockets D if
you wish to amplify the audio output from TV. Next , using the
menu system, select the “Set Up” menu, enter the “Detail Set
Up” menu and set “TV Speakers” to “Off”.
Audio level of the external speakers can be modified by
pressing the volume buttons on the remote control. Also treble
and bass settings can be modified through the “Sound
Adjustment” menu.
~50°
To enjoy “Dolby Virtual” sound effect through your
Hi-Fi equipment:
Place the speakers of your equipment in front of your listening
position and beside the TV set but keeping a distance of 50 cm
between each speaker and the TV set.
Then by using the menu system, select the menu “Sound
Adjustment”. Next select “Dolby Virtual” on the “Effect”
Your sitting position
option.
For Mono Equipment
Connect the phono plug to the L/G/S/I socket on the front of the TV and select 4 or 4 input signal
S
using the instructions above. Finally, refer to the “Sound Adjustment” section of this manual and select
“Dual Sound” “A” on the sound menu screen.
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Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD
In its default condition this remote control operates the basic functions of this Sony TV, Sony DVDs and
most Sony VCRs. To control VCRs and DVDs of other manufacturers (and some Sony VCR models),
please complete the following steps:
• Before you start, look up the 3 digit code for your brand of DVD or VCR from the list below. On
those brands that have more than one code, enter the first code number.
• Sony will endeavour to update the software according to market changes. Therefore, please refer to
the code table included with the remote control for the latest code set.
1 Press the Media Selector button on the remote control repeatedly until the required
green light (VCR or DVD) is lit.
If Media Selector is on TV position, code numbers will not be stored.
3
2 Before the green light goes out, press and hold the yellow button for approximately
6 seconds until the green light starts flashing.
2
3 Whilst the green light is flashing, enter all three digits of the code for your brand of
VCR or DVD using the number buttons on the remote control.
If your selected code is entered correctly, all three green lights will be lit
momentarily.
1
4 Turn on your VCR or DVD and check that the main functions work.
• If your device is not working or some of the functions do not work please
check that you entered the correct code set or try the next code listed against
the brand.
• Your brand codes may be lost if weak batteries are not replaced within a few
minutes. To reset your brand of DVD or VCR please repeat the above steps.
A small label is added inside the battery door to allow you to record your
brand codes.
• Not all brands are covered and not all models of every brand may be covered.
VCR Brand List DVD Brand List
Brand Code Brand Code
SONY (VHS)
301, 302, 303, 308, 309
SONY
001
SONY (BETA)
303, 307, 310
AIWA
021
SONY (DV)
304, 305, 306
DENON
018, 027, 020, 002
AIWA
325, 331, 351
GRUNDIG
009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003
AKAI
326, 329, 330
HITACHI
025, 026, 015, 004
DAEWOO
342, 343
JVC
006, 017
GRUNDIG
358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351
KENWOOD
008
HITACHI
327, 333, 334
LG
015, 014
JVC
314, 315, 322, 344, 352, 353,
LOEWE
009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003
354, 348, 349
MATSUI
013, 016
LG
332, 338
ONKYO
022
LOEWE
358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351
PANASONIC
018, 027, 020, 002
MATSUI
356, 357
PHILIPS
009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003
ORION
328
PIONEER
004
PANASONIC
321, 323
SAMSUNG
011, 014
PHILIPS
311, 312, 313, 316, 317, 318,
SANYO
007
358, 359
SHARP
019, 027
SAMSUNG
339, 340, 341, 345
THOMSON
012
SANYO
335, 336
TOSHIBA
003
SHARP
324
YAMAHA
018, 027, 020, 002
THOMSON
319, 350
TOSHIBA
337
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