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Sony WEGAKE-MX42 Operating Instruction

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Operating Instructions

• Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it
for future reference.
KE-MX42
KE-MX37
© 2004 Sony Corporation
2-059-888-E4 (1)
N1

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    2-059-888-E4 (1) Plasma TV Operating Instructions • Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. KE-MX42 KE-MX37 © 2004 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Safety Information • Do not install the Plasma TV turned over or upside down. For Safety • Do not install the Plasma TV on a shelf or in a closet. AC power cord • Do not place the Plasma TV on a rug or bed. •...
  • Page 3 Fall Never install the Plasma TV as follows: Place the Plasma TV on a secure, Air circulation is blocked. stable stand. Do not hang anything on the Plasma TV. The Plasma TV may fall from the stand or wall-hanging rack unit, causing damage or serious injury.
  • Page 4 Wiring Additional Safety Unplug the AC power cord when wiring cables. Information Be sure to unplug the AC power cord for your safety, when hooking up. Electric shock Cleaning Do not touch the Plasma TV with a wet hand. Doing so may cause electric shock or damage Clean the AC power the Plasma TV.
  • Page 5 Plasma TV is exposed to extreme If the AC power cord is damaged, stop using it temperature, the Plasma TV may heat up and and ask your dealer or Sony service center to it may cause deformations of the casing or exchange it.
  • Page 6 IMAGE RETEN- prolonged contact is maintained with rubber TION IS NOT COVERED BY THE SONY or vinyl materials. WARRANTY. • The ventilation holes can accumulate dust •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Information Precautions Using Your New TV Getting Started ..................... 8 Step 1 Installing the TV ................. 8 Step 2 Connect the antenna ..............10 Step 3 Insert the batteries into the remote ........12 Step 4 Set up your TV automatically ..........13 Connecting optional components ............

  • Page 8: Using Your New Tv

    Using Your New TV Using Your New TV Getting Started Step 1 Installing the TV Connecting the AC power cord 1 Secure the AC power plug to the AC IN jack. AC power cord (supplied) 2 Connect AC power cord (supplied) to wall outlet. Note •...
  • Page 9 2 Repeat step 1 to attach the other anchor attachment. 3 Attach a sturdy cord or chain securely to each anchor attachment, and attach the cord or chain to a wall or pillar. • Anchor attachments are supplied with SU-PT2M Tabletop Stand or SU- PF2 Floating Stand Bundling the connecting cables You can bundle the connecting cables using the cable tie with Velcro...

  • Page 10: Step 2 Connect The Antenna

    Getting Started (continued) Step 2 Connect the antenna If you wish to connect a VCR, see the “Connect a VCR” diagram on page 11. VHF/UHF Rear of TV Antenna cable (supplied) VHF/UHF Antenna cable (supplied) : Signal flow For optimum Performance To connect the TV to the antenna or the VCR, use an antenna cable (supplied).
  • Page 11 Connect a VCR To play a video tape, press INPUT SELECT (see page 24). To 8 VHF/UHF (antenna) VHF/UHF Antenna cable (supplied) Rear of TV S video cable (not supplied) To antenna output S VIDEO VIDEO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN (MONO)

  • Page 12: Step 3 Insert The Batteries Into The Remote

    Getting Started (continued) Step 3 Insert the batteries into the remote 1 Open the battery compartment as illustrated below. 2 Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E terminals on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

  • Page 13: Step 4 Set Up Your Tv Automatically

    Step 4 Set up your TV automatically When you first turned on the TV, the “Initial Setup” menu will appear on the TV screen. You can set the initial setting of “Language” and preset the channel automatically. PROG/CH MENU INPUT M/m/</,/ Right side of TV I n i t i a l S e t u p...
  • Page 14 Getting Started (continued) Press M/m to select “No”, then press The “Initial Setup” menu will not appear again the next time you turn on the TV by pressing 1. To allow this menu to appear again, select “Yes”, then press Tips •...

  • Page 15: Connecting Optional Components

    Connecting optional components You can connect optional audio/video components, such as a VCR, a DTV (Digital Television) receiver, multi disc player, camcorder, video game, or stereo system. To watch and operate the connected equipment, see page 24. Connecting a camcorder/video game equipment using VIDEO IN 4 t (video input 4) jacks Front of TV Left side of TV...
  • Page 16 Connecting optional components (continued) Connecting audio/video equipment using the T VIDEO OUT (monitor output) jacks Rear of TV VHF/UHF Antenna cable (supplied) To 8 VHF/UHF (antenna) VIDEO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN (MONO) CENTER SP IN AUDIO (MONO) COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO VIDEO...

  • Page 17: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Connecting a DVD player Rear of TV DVD player VIDEO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN (MONO) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE OUT CENTER SP IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO To audio 120W MAX 8Ω...
  • Page 18 Connecting optional components (continued) Notes • Some DVD player terminals may be labeled differently: Connect To (on the DVD player) Y (green) (blue) , B-Y or P (red) , R-Y or P • Connect nothing to the HD/VD jacks when connecting a DVD player to COMPONENT VIDEO IN (component video input) 1 or 2 .
  • Page 19 Connecting a DTV (digital television) receiver to COMPONENT VIDEO IN (component video input) 2 jacks Rear of TV COMPONENT VIDEO IN (Component Component video cable video input) 2 (not supplied) To component video output Digital TV receiver VIDEO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN...
  • Page 20 Connecting optional components (continued) • The TV accepts the following signal formats: Total scanning line Effective scanning line fV (Hz) 1125i 1080i 50/60 750p 720p 50/60 625p 576p 625i 576i 525p 480p 525i 480i Using Your New TV...
  • Page 21 Connecting an amplifier If you use an amplifier with a Dolby* surround decoder instead of the TV’s audio system, you can use the TV’s speakers as the center speaker for your audio system. Using the speaker cords supplied with the amplifier, connect the speaker terminals of the amplifier to the CENTER SP IN (center speaker input) terminals on the TV.

  • Page 22: Using The Control S Feature

    : Signal flow Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. In addition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTROL S feature allows you to always point your remote control at your TV, instead of having to point it at the other equipment, which might be hidden or out of direct line of sight.

  • Page 23: Watching The Tv

    Watching the TV MUTING DISPLAY This section explains various functions POWER and operations used while watching the HD/DVD TV. Most operations can be done using INPUT the remote. SELECT Number buttons ENTER JUMP DRC-MF MEMORY STICK WAKE UP PICTURE OFF TIMER STANDBY POWER ON...
  • Page 24 Watching the TV (continued) Note • When you turn on the TV, either the program number or video mode is displayed for approximately 20 seconds. The ECO MODE ( ) icon will also appear if “Eco Mode” in the “Features” menu is set to “On” (see page 81).

  • Page 25: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the Wake Up timer Press WAKE UP until the Wake Up Timer:10M desired period of time After 10 minutes appears. The Wake Up timer starts immediately after you Wake Up Timer:Off Wake Up Timer:12H00M have set it. No Wake Up Timer After 12 hours Select the TV channel or video mode you want to wake up to.

  • Page 26: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Operations Selecting the picture and sound modes You can select picture and sound modes and adjust the setting to your preference in the “Personal” option. Selecting the picture mode Press repeatedly until Dynamic Standard the desired picture mode is selected. Personal Hi-Fine Select...

  • Page 27: Viewing Higher Quality Pictures

    • The DRC-MF mode is not selectable when the “Game Mode” is turned “On”. The mode is not available for HD (high-definition) or progressive input signal, or the picture recorded on a “Memory Stick”. The DRC-MF logo ( ) and “DRC-MF” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Advanced Operations...

  • Page 28: Customizing The Picture Reality And Clarity Levels

    Customizing the picture Reality and Clarity levels — “DRC-MF PALETTE” The DRC-MF PALETTE feature allows you to customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity) for various input sources. For example, you can create one Custom setting to M/m/</,/ optimize your antenna input’s picture, and create another to optimize your DVD player’s picture.
  • Page 29 Press to return to the normal screen. To switch to the last adjusted Custom setting Display the picture and press DRC-MF PALETTE repeatedly to select your desired Custom setting. To reset to the factory preset values Press RESET on the remote. The dotted-lined circle indicator in the Custom1 mode for the “Standard/Hi-Fine/ Personal”...

  • Page 30: Using Wide Screen Mode

    Using wide screen mode INPUT SELECT The wide screen mode feature allows you to watch the picture filling the 16:9 screen of the TV. V CENTER M/m/</,/ DRC-MF MEMORY STICK CH +/– Watching the picture in wide screen mode automatically —...
  • Page 31 AUTO WIDE When receiving ... The picture changes to ... functions to select ... enlarge the 4:3 normal 4:3 picture, with aspect ratio Wide the upper and picture with an Zoom* lower parts ID-1 signal or condensed to fit a signal the 16:9 screen.
  • Page 32 Using wide screen mode (continued) Watching the picture in wide screen mode manually You can select the desired wide screen mode manually. Press repeatedly until the mode indication you want is displayed on the screen. Original source Each time you press , the wide screen mode changes as follows: 4:3 source (Standard definition source)
  • Page 33 Adjusting the position of the picture You can adjust the vertical position of the picture when – the upper or lower part of the picture cannot be seen in “Wide Zoom” mode. – you want to adjust the vertical position of the picture in the screen for “Zoom”...

  • Page 34: Listening With Surround Sound

    Listening with surround sound The surround feature enables you to enjoy the sound effects of a concert hall or movie theater. Press repeatedly until you receive the desired surround sound. Surround: TruSurround Surround: Off Surround: Simulated Select “TruSurround”* listen to the surround sound that spreads out to the rear of a room. “Simulated”...

  • Page 35: Enjoying Stereo Or Bilingual

    Enjoying stereo or bilingual programs You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of Multichannel TV Sound (MTS) system. Press MTS repeatedly until you receive the sound you Stereo want. When receiving a stereo program, the indication changes as follows: Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound) MTS stereo...

  • Page 36: Operating Optional Components

    Operating optional components Number buttons 1-7 You can use the supplied remote to Number operate Sony video equipment such as button 0 Beta, 8 mm, VHS or DVD. ./N/ >/X/x DRC-MF MEMORY STICK VIDEO POWER Setting up the remote to work with...
  • Page 37 Operating video equipment Operating a VCR using the remote Press turn on/off VIDEO POWER play stop fast forward (M) > rewind the tape (m) pause Press again to resume normal playback. search the picture forward > or . during playback. (M) or backward (m) Release to resume normal playback.
  • Page 38 Operating optional components (continued) Operating an MDP using the remote Press turn on/off VIDEO POWER play stop pause Press again to resume normal playback. > or . during playback. search the picture forward Release to resume normal playback. or backward Operating a CD or MD player using the remote Press turn on/off...

  • Page 39: Using The Tv's Center Speaker

    Using the TV’s center speaker You can use the TV’s speakers as the VOL +/– center speaker of your audio system and control its sound volume from the remote of the TV. CENTER Note • For the speaker connection, see “Connecting an amplifier”...

  • Page 40: Using The Picture Off Feature

    Using the picture off feature The picture off feature lets you enjoy music from radio programs of digital broadcasts or DVD’s with the TV screen turned off. PIC OFF To switch to the picture off mode Press PIC OFF. PICTURE OFF indicator lights up in blue and the screen turns off.

  • Page 41: Using The "Memory Stick" Viewer

    “Notes on “Memory Stick Duo” ” on page 43. “Memory Stick”, “Memory Stick PRO”, “Memory Stick Duo” and “ ” are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Notes • The data loading speed may differ depending on the “Memory Stick”.
  • Page 42 Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Example: Still images recorded with a Sony digital still camera Folder name: /DCIM/101MSDCF File name: DSC00001.JPG Image folder name 1 0 1 M S D C F D S C 0 0 0 0 1...
  • Page 43 Notes on using “Memory Stick”, “Memory Stick PRO” media When using “Memory Stick,” “Memory Stick PRO” media, follow these precautions: • To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not turn off the TV or remove “Memory Stick” media from the insertion slot while data is being read (as indicated by the “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 44 Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” To insert a “Memory Stick” Locate the “Memory Stick” slot (see Standard/Duo page 100) and insert the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot as illustrated. When inserted properly, it should slide in with little resistance and click into place.
  • Page 45 Displaying thumbnails of still images and movie files You can view up to 20 still images and movies on the “Memory Stick” index. Number buttons M/m/</,/ DRC-MF MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK CH +/– Insert a “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot of the TV. For details on inserting a “Memory Stick”, see page 44.
  • Page 46 “On” Still images in DCF compliant JPEG files recorded on a Sony digital still camera or digital video camera recorder Movies in MPEG1 files recorded on a Sony digital video camera. “Off” JPEG still pictures and MEPG1 movies in the folder whose name has been changed by a computer.
  • Page 47 Notes • When “Digi. Cam. Mode” is “On”, you cannot set “Sort” and “Filter” in the “Options” menu (see pages 66 and 67). • When “Digi. Cam. Mode” is set to “On”, the maximum 2,000 pieces of still images and/or movies can be displayed. When you want to display more than 2,000 pictures, set “Digi.

  • Page 48: Slide Show

    Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Viewing still images and movies in sequence — Slide Show You can view the still images and M/m/</,/ movies stored on a “Memory Stick” with a specified interval. DRC-MF MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK Insert a “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot of the TV. For details on inserting a “Memory Stick”, see page 44.
  • Page 49 To exit the “Slide Show” Press on the remote. To change still images and movies in “Slide Show” manually 1 Press MEMORY STICK to display the “Memory Stick Home”. 2 Press M/m to select “Slide Show”, then press The “Slide Show” menu appears. 3 Press M/m to select “Advance”, then press 4 Press M/m to select “Manual”, then press 5 Press M/m to select “Start”, then press...
  • Page 50 Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Notes • The “Movie Player” (see page 55) cannot be displayed when “Advance” is set to “Auto”. • You cannot specify the interval when “Advance” is set to “Manual”. • When “Advance” is set to “Auto”, a movie file is played to the end regardless of the specified interval.
  • Page 51 Viewing a still image on the full screen M/m/</,/ DRC-MF MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK Insert a “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot of the TV. For details on inserting a “Memory Stick”, see page 44. Press MEMORY STICK to display the “Memory Stick Home”. Press M/m/</, to select Still image index menu the still image you want...
  • Page 52 Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Press Image setup menu The image setup menu appears. Return Information Protect Rotate To display another still Delete image that is not the Close previous or next image, press M to select “Return”, then press .
  • Page 53 Rotating a still image You can rotate a thumbnail of the still image that you have selected from the “Memory Stick Home” or a still image displayed on the full screen, in 90 degree increments clockwise or M/m/</,/ counterclockwise. DRC-MF MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK...
  • Page 54 Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) To rotate a full screen image 1 After displaying an image on the full screen (see page 51), press The image setup menu appears. 2 Press M/m to select “Rotate”, then press 3 Press M/m to select the rotating direction, then press Each time you press , the still image is rotated 90 degrees in the selected direction.
  • Page 55 Playing movies — Movie Player M/m/</,/ DRC-MF MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK Insert a “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot of the TV. For details on inserting a “Memory Stick”, see page 44. Press MEMORY STICK to display the “Memory Stick Home”. Press M/m/</, to select Movie index menu the movie you want to...
  • Page 56 Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Press M/m to select “Movie Player”, then press Return The Movie Player appears. Full Screen Menu No : 124/1234 File : SJP0001.MPG Size : 320x240 Date : 2003.MAY.31 1:00PM FR : FF : Move : Select : Movie Player Operation menu Item...
  • Page 57 Press M/m to select “B / X”, then press The movie playback starts. At the end of the movie, it returns to the beginning and stops. To stop playback manually, press M/m to select “x” and press To select the sound 1 On the Movie Player screen, press M/m to select “Menu”, then press The Movie setup menu appears.
  • Page 58 Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) To display the movie on the full screen 1 Display the Movie Player, following steps 1 to 4 on pages 55 and 2 Press M/m to select “Full Screen”, then press The movie is displayed on the full screen, and playback starts automatically.
  • Page 59 Protecting still images or movies You can protect a still image or movie from accidental erasure. The protect can be unlocked. M/m/</,/ DRC-MF MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK Insert a “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot of the TV. For details on inserting a “Memory Stick”, see page 44. Press MEMORY STICK to display the “Memory Stick Home”.
  • Page 60 Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) To protect a full screen image 1 After displaying a still image on the full screen (see page 51), press The image setup menu appears. 2 Press M/m to select “Protect”, then press 3 Press M/m to select “On”, then press To protect a movie on the Movie Player 1 After displaying the Movie Player (see page 55), press M/m to select “Menu”, then press...
  • Page 61 Deleting a still image or movie You can delete unnecessary still image and movie files from the “Memory Stick”. Before deleting, make sure they are really unnecessary because the M/m/</,/ deleted images cannot be restored. DRC-MF MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK Insert a “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 62 Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Notes • When “Digi. Cam. Mode” is set to “On”, deleting a file with the Relative file icon deletes the other related files at the same time (see page 46). • Before performing deleting, confirm the file information. •...
  • Page 63 Displaying the current status of “Memory Stick” You can display the “Memory Stick” type, total capacity, used capacity and free capacity of the “Memory Stick”. M/m/</,/ DRC-MF MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK Insert a “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot of the TV. For details on inserting a “Memory Stick”, see page 44.
  • Page 64 Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Selecting folders To view the still images and movies stored in different folders using a computer, you need to select the folder. Before operating this function, make M/m/</,/ sure that “Digi. Cam. Mode” is set to “Off”.
  • Page 65 Press , to select the folder list. Press M/m to select the folder which includes the file you want to view, then press Press M/m to select “Close”, then press or press <. The still images and movies included in the selected folder are displayed on “Memory Stick Home”.
  • Page 66 Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Sorting images — Options You can change the displaying order of the images in a “Memory Stick”, in alphabetical order by filename, in chronological order by recording date. M/m/</,/ Before operating this function, make sure that “Digi.
  • Page 67 Displaying either still images or movies — Options You can display either the still images or the movies that are stored in a “Memory Stick”. Before operating this function, make M/m/</,/ sure that “Digi. Cam. Mode” is set to “Off”. DRC-MF MEMORY STICK MEMORY...

  • Page 68: Selecting The Picture And Sound

    Adjusting Your Setup (MENU) Introducing the menu system The MENU button lets you open a menu and change the settings of your TV. The following is an overview of the menu system. Name of the current menu Menu level 1 Return icon Picture icon S e t u p...
  • Page 69 “All White” displays a white screen to reduce image retention. “Game Mode” Activates or deactivates GAME MODE feature. “Logo Allows you to illuminate the SONY logo on the front Illumination” panel of the TV. “Language” Changes the menu language: “Setup”...
  • Page 70 Introducing the menu system (continued) Level 1 Level 3/Level 4/Function Level 2/Level 3 “Setup” “Video Label” Assigns labels to the audio/video equipment connected to the TV. “Video Input” Selects the input to which the audio/video equipment is connected. “Video 1” t “Video 2” t “Video 3” t “Video 4” t “HD/DVD 1”...
  • Page 71 How to use the menu Press MENU to P i c t u r e display the menu. D R C - M F : D R C 1 0 5 0 D R C P a l e t t e : C u s t o m 1 P i c t u r e M o d e : P e r s o n a l...

  • Page 72: Changing The "Picture" Setting

    Changing the “Picture” setting The “Picture” menu allows you to: adjust the picture setting, view higher quality pictures and reduce picture noise. MENU M/m/</,/ DRC-MF MEMORY STICK Press MENU. P i c t u r e D R C - M F : D R C 1 0 5 0 D R C P a l e t t e : C u s t o m 1...
  • Page 73 Select “DRC-MF” activate the Digital Reality Creation-Multi function feature to display higher quality pictures. Press M/m to select “DRC1050” or “Progressive”, then press “DRC Palette” select one of the customized settings of the picture Reality and Clarity levels. Press M/m to select “Custom 1”, “Custom 2” or “Custom 3”, then press “Picture Mode”...
  • Page 74 Changing the “Picture” setting (continued) Adjusting the “Picture Adjustment” options You can access the “Picture Adjustment” menu only when you have selected “Personal” for “Picture Mode”. Display the “Picture” menu and select “Personal” for “Picture Mode”. Press M/m to select P i c t u r e A d j u s t m e n t “Picture Adjustment”, P i c t u r e...

  • Page 75: Changing The "Sound" Setting

    Changing the “Sound” setting The “Sound” menu allows you to adjust the sound setting and adjust the volume automatically. You can also listen to the sound with surround effect. MENU M/m/</,/ DRC-MF MEMORY STICK P i c t u r e Press MENU.
  • Page 76 Changing the “Sound” setting (continued) Select “Balance” adjust the balance between the left and right speaker volume. Press m/< to increase the left speaker’s volume, press M/, to increase the right speaker’s volume, then press “Intelligent Volume” adjust the volume of all TV programs and video inputs automatically.
  • Page 77 Adjusting the “Sound Adjustment” options You can access the “Sound Adjustment” menu only when you have selected “Personal” for “Sound Mode”. Display the “Sound” menu and select “Personal” for “Sound Mode”. Press M/m to select S o u n d A d j u s t m e n t “Sound Adjustment”, T r e b l e B a s s...

  • Page 78: Menu

    Entering the “Memory Stick” menu The “Memory Stick” menu allows you to view still pictures and movies stored in a “Memory Stick”. MENU Insert a “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot. For details on using a “Memory Stick”, see pages 41 to 67. M/m/</,/ DRC-MF MEMORY STICK...

  • Page 79: Setting

    Changing the “Wide Screen” setting The “Wide Screen” menu allows you to watch the picture filling the 16:9 screen of the TV. MENU M/m/</,/ DRC-MF MEMORY STICK Press MENU. P i c t u r e D R C - M F : D R C1 0 5 0 D R C P a l e t t e : C u s t o m 1...
  • Page 80 Changing the “Wide Screen” setting (continued) Select “Wide Mode” select the desired wide screen mode to fit the 16:9 screen. Press M/m to select “Wide Zoom”, “Normal”*, “Full” or “Zoom”, then press For details on each mode, see “Using wide screen mode” on page 30. * You can select when receiving a normal 4:3 picture.
  • Page 81 Changing the “Features” setting DISPLAY The “Features” menu allows you to use some of the TV’s features. For example, you can use the ECO MODE, GAME MODE, etc. MENU M/m/</,/ DRC-MF MEMORY STICK Press MENU. P i c t u r e D R C - M F : D R C 1 0 5 0 D R C P a l e t t e :...
  • Page 82 To cancel, select “Off”, then press “Logo Illumination ” allow you to illuminate the SONY logo on the front panel of the Press M/m to select “On” to illuminate the SONY logo while the power is turned on, then press To cancel, select “Off”, then press...
  • Page 83 Changing the “Screen Saver” options Display the “Features” menu. Press M/m to select “Screen S c r e e n S a v e r Saver”, then press O r b i t : A l l W h i t e M o v e : S e l e c t : E n d :...

  • Page 84: Changing The "Setup" Setting

    Changing the “Setup” setting The “Setup” menu allows you to adjust the setup of your TV. For example, you can change the menu language, preset channels, etc. MENU M/m/</,/ DRC-MF MEMORY STICK Press MENU. P i c t u r e D R C - M F : D R C 1 0 5 0 D R C P a l e t t e :...
  • Page 85 Select “Channel Setup” preset channels. C h a n n e l S e t u p C a b l e : Of f A u t o P r o g r a m C h a n n e l S k i p / A d d C h a n n e l L a b e l C h a n n e l B l o c k M o v e :...
  • Page 86 Changing the “Setup” setting (continued) Selecting the cable system After selecting “Channel C h a n n e l S e t u p Setup”, press M/m to C a b l e :　 A u t o P r o g r a m O f f select “Cable”, then press C h a n n e l S k i p / A d d...
  • Page 87 Press M/m to select “Skip/ C h a n n e l S k i p / A d d C h a n n e l : Add”, then press 01 3 S k i p / A d d : S k i p A d d M o v e : S e l e c t :...

  • Page 88: Channel Label

    Changing the “Setup” setting (continued) Assigning labels to the preset channels (“Channel Label”) You can assign a label (such as station name) of up to 5 characters to each preset channel. After selecting “Channel C h a n n e l L a b e l Label”...
  • Page 89 Blocking channels (“Channel Block”) After selecting “Channel C h a n n e l B l o c k Block” under “Channel C h a n n e l : 0 1 3 B l o c k : O f f Setup”, make sure “Channel”...
  • Page 90 Changing the “Setup” setting (continued) Assigning labels to the connected audio/video equipment (“Video Label”) You can assign one of the prefixed labels (such as VCR, SAT, etc.) or your favorite label to the audio/video equipment connected to the video inputs of the TV. To assign a prefixed label After selecting “Video V i d e o L a b e l...
  • Page 91 To assign your favorite label 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 90 and select “Edit” in step 4, then press 2 Press M/m to scroll through the label characters (A to Z, 0 to 9, etc.), then press to confirm the highlighted character.

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting

    Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following troubleshooting guide. If the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer. Possible cause Symptom Solutions Page • Check the antenna cable and • The connection is...
  • Page 93 “ghosts” mountains or buildings. • The antenna • Adjust the antenna direction. Contact – a Sony dealer for advice. direction needs adjustment. • Use of a booster is • Turn off or disconnect the booster if – it is in use.
  • Page 94 • The antenna direction • Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a – needs adjustment. Sony dealer for advice. The sound switches • The broadcast signal • Press MTS until a better sound is heard. between stereo and has a transmission monaural problem.
  • Page 95 Possible cause Solutions Symptom Page • Insert the “Memory Stick” correctly. • The “Memory Stick” is The images in the inserted “Memory Stick” are inappropriately. not displayed. • The “Memory Stick” • Press the MEMORY STICK button. menu is not displayed. •...
  • Page 96 Troubleshooting (continued) Page Possible cause Solutions Symptom • No photo or movie • Select another folder that contains “No file” is files available for photo or movie files. displayed. playback are contained in the selected folder of the “Memory Stick” when “Digi.
  • Page 97 Page Possible cause Solutions Symptom • Changes in room TV cabinet creaks. temperature sometimes make the TV cabinet expand — or contract, causing a noise. This does not indicate a malfunction. • This is the same static Static discharge is discharge that is felt felt when touching when touching metal...

  • Page 98: Self-Diagnosis Function

    Count the number of times the 1 STANDBY (standby) indicator flashes. Press 1 (main power) to turn off your TV. Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the 1 SATNDBY (standby) indicator flashed. Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of your TV.

  • Page 99: Identifying Parts And Controls

    Identifying parts and controls Front panel PICTURE OFF TIMER STANDBY POWER ON Indicator Function Page PICTURE OFF When lit in blue, indicates that the picture off feature is activated. TIMER When lit in red, indicates the wake up timer is set. When the timer is set this indicator will remain lit even if the TV set is turned off.
  • Page 100 Identifying parts and controls (continued) Right side PROG/CH INPUT Standard/Duo Function Button/Indicator Page Turn off completely or turn on the TV. PROG/CH +/– Select a TV channel. 2 VOL +/– Adjust volume. t INPUT Select TV or video input. “Memory Stick” Flashes when the data is being indicator read from a “Memory Stick”.
  • Page 101 Left side Open the slide cover S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) VIDEO IN 4 Function Connector Page Headphone jack. – S VIDEO Connect to S video output of VIDEO IN 4 t video equipment. VIDEO Connect to video/audio AUDIO -L (MONO)/ outputs of video equipment.

  • Page 102: Rear Panel

    Identifying parts and controls (continued) Rear panel VHF/UHF VIDEO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN (MONO) CENTER SP IN AUDIO (MONO) COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO 120W MAX 8Ω (MONO) AUDIO(VAR/FIX) VIDEO WOOFER OUT SYNC CONTROL S VIDEO OUT (VAR) Function...
  • Page 103 G/B/R/HD /VD outputs. CONTROL S IN/OUT Allow the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to other Sony infrared- controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function. WOOFER OUT (VAR) Connect to the input jack of your sub woofer.

  • Page 104: Remote Control

    Identifying parts and controls (continued) Remote control Button Page Function 1 DISPLAY Display on-screen information. 2 MUTING Mute the sound. 3 HD/DVD Select component input. 4 INPUT SELECT Select TV or video input. 0 – 9, ENTER Input numbers. 6 JUMP Jump to previous channel.
  • Page 105 Remote control Button Page Function qh POWER Turn off temporarily or turn on the TV. qj TV Display the TV program. qk MENU Display the menu. ql V CENTER Adjust the vertical position of the picture. w; MEMORY STICK Display “Memory Stick Home”...

  • Page 106: Specifications

    Specifications KE-MX42/37 N1 Power requirements 110 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption (W) Indicated on the rear of the TV. Television system American TV standard Color system NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43, PAL, PAL 60 Stereo/Bilingual system Channel coverage VHF : 2 to 13 UHF : 14 to 69 CATV : 1 to 125 8 VHF/UHF (Antenna)
  • Page 107 Additional Information...
  • Page 108 Printed in Japan Additional Information...

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