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Sony KE-42M1 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual

Television - plasma: 42" flat panel color tv (plasma wega™)
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2-021-773-11
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EGA
Fiat Panel Color TV
Operating
Instructions
WEGA
ENGINE
@ 2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-021-773-11 Fiat Panel Color TV Operating Instructions WEGA ENGINE @ 2004 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Owner's Record

    Serial Contacting Sony Ifi after reading the following instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of yottr Sony TV, please call one of the following numbers. Customers in the continental United States contact the Direct Response Center at:...
  • Page 3 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. A'I-I'ENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE OUVR]R PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE...

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    SU-PW2 To Customers Sufficient expertise is required for installing the specified product. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation. As an ENEROYSTAR ®Partner, Son)' Corporation has determined that this product meets the E_ERC_Y S TARs guidelines for energy efficiency.
  • Page 5 Take care not to catch your feet 011the cables. It may damage the unit. Heat Do not touch the suri;ace of the TV. It remains hoL even for some time after the TV is turned off. for exalnple, near a bathtub. F-_'-">"_"_Ph objects or naked lights (e.g. by Sony l\_r the _]J__) (ContinHed)

  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation and moving Carry the TV in the specified manner Carrying the TV requires at least two people. If you carry the TV in a maimer other than that specified and without the specified nnlnber of persons, it may drop and a serious i_iun" may result.
  • Page 7 Outdoor use Do not install this mlit outdoors. If the unit is exposed to rain it may result in fire or electric shock. If the unit is exposed to direct sunlight the unit may heat up and it may damage the unit.
  • Page 8 Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. If liquid has been spilled into the set. If the set has been exposed to rain or water.
  • Page 9 Installing the TV Unpacking Overview of the Remote Control ... Remote Control Descriptions Programming the Remote Using your Remote Controls with Other Equipment Overview of the TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Controls Connectors Rear Panel Connectors Preventing the TV from Falling Down ...
  • Page 10 Using Advanced Features Adjusting the Picture Vertically Adjusting the Picture Horizontally Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the Sound Quality Selecting Stereo or Bilingual Programs Selecting stereo or bilingual programs using the menu ... 63 Selecting How to Control of the TV's Speakers Selecting the TV Speakers Amplifier...

  • Page 11: Overview Of The Remote Control

    Unpacking When you unpack this unit, make sure it includes the following: Remote control (1) and AC power cord (1) size AA batteries 75-ohm coaxial cable (1) Clamp Screws Plug Holder for AC Power Cord (1) Cleaning Cloth (1) Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide (1) Warranty...

  • Page 12: Remote Control Descriptions

    Remote Control Descriptions RESET PIC OFF MTS/SAP SONY The MTSiSAP button, the number have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating Button [] DVD,VCR, SAT ... [] MUTING [] PICTURE [] WIDE [] JUMP [] FREEZE...
  • Page 13 Button Description Input Select Press to select the video Buttons connected to the TV's video inputs. TV: Press to select the TV to watch the TV programs. VIDEO 1/2/3: Press repeatedly through the video equipment to the VIDEO IN 1 , the VIDEO and the VIDEO IN 3.

  • Page 14: Programming The Remote Control

    Tips • If you enter a new code number, previously entered • In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate equipment with the Sony remote equipment's is preset to operate Sony brand Programmable Code Number 701 (Sony Dream...
  • Page 15 Dish Network Echostar General Electric Hitachi Hugues Mitsubishi Panasonic RCA PROSCAN 802. 808 Toshiba 806. 807 * If an Aiwa VCR does not work even though you enter the code for Aiwa, enter the code for Sony instead. r..Q <...

  • Page 16: Using Your Remote Controls With Other Equipment

    Using your Remote Controls with Other Equipment Operating Turn on/off POWER buttons Control a cable box (DVD/VCR, SAT/CABLE) Select a channel Change channels Go to the previous Operating 3-9 buttons Turn on/off (enter) Control a satellite Select a channel Change channels Go to the previous Display...
  • Page 17 Display the menu (Setup) MENU Display the top menu TOP MENU Operate the DVD menu t1', _, _,, *, @ Operating a DVD 5.1 Channel (Sony DAV) Press Turn on/off DVDiVCR Select other equipment connected to the DAV Skip a disk Display...

  • Page 18: Overview Of The Tv Controls And Connectors

    Overview of the TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Controls and Connectors To open the drop-down Item/Jack Description (IR) Infrared Receiver Receives _'_ (Timer) When lit, indicates page 75. (Picture ofl) When lit, indicates (_) (Power) Press (_) (Power) (_) (Power on/Stand standby servicing...

  • Page 19: Rear Panel Connectors

    Rear Panel Connectors _I-L(MONO)- Jack Description HDMI INiL-AUDIO-R HDMI (High-Definition (HDMI IN 5) interface between player, and AN receiver. audio. VHFiUHF RF input that connects AC IN Connects the supplied S VIDEO IN 1/3 Connects to the S VIDEO VIDEO provides VIDEO IN i/3 VIDEO/...
  • Page 20 Preventing the TV from Falling Down After connections with antennas sure to attach the supplied clamp screws a sturdy cord or chain and attach Remove one of the two screws at the rear of the TV, then attach the supplied clamp screw to the screw hole. Repeat step 1 to attach the other clamp screw.

  • Page 21: Basic Connections

    Basic Connections (Connecting Cable 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 _0 _'_ Align guides and push into...

  • Page 22: Connecting Optional Equipment

    Connecting Optional Equipment Use the instructions in this section to connect the following If you are connecting VCR and (?able TV Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR Audio Receiver DVD Player with Component Video Connectors DVD Player with S Video and Audio Digital Cable Box Digital...

  • Page 23: Connecting A Vcr And Cable Tv

    Connecting a VCR and Cable TV Use this hookup if: • You subscribe Disconnect 75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied) SV EO a e .-" (not supplied) AUDIO cable (not supplied) Note ,,,When you, cormect. _vide° equipment 'Auto YC Tips • You can also use the VIDEO •...

  • Page 24: Connecting A Satellite Receiver

    Connecting a Satellite Receiver Satellite receiver .'" Disconnect all power sources Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver's IN jack. Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver' s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks (VIDEO IN 1 or 3). Connect the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the TV' s VHF/UHF jack.

  • Page 25: Connecting A Satellite Receiver And A Vcr

    Connecting a Satellite Receiver and a VCR Disconnect _,,,,,,,,,,, AUDIO cable S VIDEO cable supplied) (not supplied) 75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied) Note When you cormect video equipment to both the VIDEO and the S VIDE() input jacks, make sure 23). Tips •...

  • Page 26: Connecting An Audio Receiver

    Connecting an Audio Receiver Disconnect all power sources Using an AUDIO cable, connect the TV's AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio receiver's AUDIO IN jacks. Rear of TV iiii i i! i!iiiiiiii When using your audio system speakers You can control the volume output from your audio system using the TV's remote control (see "Programming setting "Audio Out"...

  • Page 27: Connecting A Dvd Player With Component Video Connectors

    Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors Use this hookup if: • Your DVD player has component Disconnect AUDIO cable (not supplied) LINE OUT Tips • To take advantage • Some DVD players all power sources before Using a component video cable, connect the DVD player's .jacks to the Y, PB and PRjacks on the TV.

  • Page 28: Connecting A Dvd Player With S Video And Audio Connectors

    Connecting a DVD Player with S Video and Audio Connectors S VIDEO (not supplied) AUDIO cable -- (not supplied) DVD player Use this hookup if: ° Your DVD player does not have component If your DVD player has component connection described on page 27.

  • Page 29: Connecting A Digital Cable Box

    Connecting a Digital Cable Box Disconnect AUDIO cable (not supplied) Component cable (not supplied) Digital Cable Box all power sources before Using a component video cable, connect the Digital Cable Box's Y, Ps and PR jacks to the Y, Ps and Pa jacks on the TV. Use the HD/DVD connections.

  • Page 30: Connecting A Digital Satellite Receiver

    Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver AUDIO cable (not supplied) Digital Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before Using a component video cable, connect the Digital Satellite Receiver's Y, PB and PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks on the TV. Use the HD/DVD IN 4 connections.

  • Page 31: Connecting A Digital Satellite Receiver With Hdmi Connector

    Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver with HDMI Connector Digital Satellite Receiver Use this hookup if: • Your Digital Satellite Receiver has a High-Definition Intert:ace (HDMI). Disconnect all power sources before Using an HDMI cable (not supplied), Receiver's HDMI OUT connector to the TV's HDMI 1N connector.
  • Page 32 Digital Satellite When connecting to the Digital Satellite connector It"the Digital Satellite Receiver connect the TV's HDMI IN connector DVI-HDTV OUT connector Using a HDMI cable (not supplied), Receiver's DVI-HDTV Use the HDMI IN 5 connection. Note The DVI-HDTV VIDEO connector connected to provide...

  • Page 33: Connecting A Dvd Player Or Digital Satellite Receiver Via Av Receiver With Center Speaker In Terminals

    Connecting a DVD Player or Digital Satellite Receiver via AV Receiver with CENTER SPEAKER IN terminals Use this hookup if: Disconnect y __, Rear of TV AUDIOIL __//_ 3 =_- Component (red) video cable AUDIO cable (not supplied) i(not suppli_ DVD player or Digital Satellite Receiver When...

  • Page 34: Connecting A Camcorder

    Connecting a Camcorder Disconnect all power sources Using an A/V cable, connect the Camcorder's AUDIO IN jacks and VIDEO You can also use the VIDEO i and 3 jacks camcorder. Front of TV VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) AN cable (not supplied) before making...

  • Page 35: Setting The Tv

    Setting the TV Setting the Channels After you finish connecting your TV, you can run Auto Program to set up your channels. Setup menu appears when you turn your TV on for the first time after installing To skip channels, see page 36.
  • Page 36 To watch VHF/UHF channels Press MENU. Press t1"/_ to select _ Press tl,/_ to select "Cable," Press tl,/_ to select "Oft," then press (2Z). Perform steps 3 - 5 in "To perform Auto Program again" above. Note You cannot receive and set the cable TV channels UHF channels at the same time.

  • Page 37: Using The Menu

    To fix in a TV channel If you have connected a cable box or satellite receiver to your TV, and do not intend to connect any other audio or video equipment, recommended that you fix a TV channel. will ensure no accidental channel switch when using your TV.

  • Page 38: Selecting The On-Screen Menu Language

    To open the menu screen and select the option Menu category MENU Press MENU to open the menu screen. Press to select the desired category, then press C_. To exit the menu screen, press MENU again. Press _/,_ to select the option, then press (Example: '_ or (_.
  • Page 39 '1 Press MENU. MENU Press 4,/11,to select _ (Setup), then press @. Press 4,/11,to select "Language," Press 4,/!1, to select your preferred press @. 5 Press MENU to exit the menu screen. then press @. language, then © ¢D ¢0 <...

  • Page 40: Watching The Tv

    Watching the TV Press POWER on the remote control. When the (D (Power on Stand by) LED goes off, press (D (Power) on the TV. Select the desired channel using the 0-9 and ENT (enter) buttons. Press 0-9 to select a channel. changes after 2 seconds.

  • Page 41: Watching With Closed Caption

    Watching with closed caption You can display Caption Vision if the broadcaster offers this service. Press MENU. MENU Press tt/_ to select _ (Setup), then press @. Press tt/ll, to select "Caption Vision" then press (23. Press tt/_ to select your desired Caption Vision, then press @.

  • Page 42: Selecting The Picture Mode

    Selecting the Picture Mode You can select one of three different that best suits the program you are watching. Furthermore, you can adjust the picture quality for each Picture Mode (see pages 59, 60). You can set a different Picture Mode tbr each video input that can be selected using the Input Select buttons, and store them in memory.

  • Page 43: Selecting The Effect Mode

    Selecting the Effect Mode "TruSurround*" approximates the surround effect produced by a multichannel system by using the left and right speakers. You can set the Effect mode tier each video input that can be selected using the Input Select buttons, and store them in memory.

  • Page 44: Using The Wide Screen Mode

    Using the Wide Screen Mode The Wide Screen Mode lets you watch any signals or other picture sizes such as Letterbox Screen Modes (16:9 aspect ratio). The "aspect ratio" is the ratio of width to height 16:9 is also refen'ed to as widescreen Changing the Wide Screen Mode...
  • Page 45 Changing the Wide Screen Mode WIDE € magnify the original picture while keeping original WIDE image as much as possible WIDE display 4:3 picture in original size magnify the original picture WIDE horizontally to fill the screen magnify the original picture without distorting aspect ratio Note When the TV receives a 720p or i080i signal, "Normal"...
  • Page 46 Changing the Wide Screen Mode using the menu iiiiiii',,i_ M_i_i_°_i_i_i_!_i!_i_i_ii_i_i°!!_!!!!!!_!_i_N!!_!!_!_!_i_!_!_i_i_i_i_i_:_ iiiiiiii ii!iiiii:iiii!_!i!i_ !_!!!_!!_i_!:!iUiiiiii_i iiii_il i!!!i i, i ,ii ii i i_iii!i;ii!ii!ii!ii!i iii!ii!!;!!;_:ii, _ i_!!ii i:i ;_ :i!:i!:i!:i!!!i! i;!i _i'iiiJi ¸ii:i:ii!ill _!i!_i_i_i_i_@!_!_!_!_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_ii_i!!_i_ ;!ii!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i!!i!i!!iiii!i!!i!!i!iiiiliiiii_ Press MENU. MENU Press 4,/11,to select _ (Screen), then press CE).
  • Page 47 The Wide Screen Mode options Option Wide Mode Select a Wide Mode to use for 4:3 sources. 4:3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4:3 sources. To change from one Wide Screen Mode to another, WIDE button on the remote control.

  • Page 48: Using The Freeze Function

    Using the Freeze Function You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. When the program information is displayed, press FREEZE. The picture freezes. Press FREEZE frozen picture is released, and the picture begins to move again.

  • Page 49: Using The Center Speaker Feature

    Using the Center Speaker Feature You can use the TV's speakers as the center speaker of your audio system and control its sound volume from the remote control of the TV. Setting the Center Speaker Mode Press MENU. MENU R_t ... 8ri_hiness: [_"...

  • Page 50: Listening To The Center Speaker Sound From The Tv's Speakers

    Listening to the center speaker sound from the TV's speakers Press the input select buttons (VIDEO 1/2/3, VIDEO 4 or VIDEO 5) to select the video input selecting "Center Speaker Mode." Press VOL +/- to adjust the volume of the center speaker Note If nothing is connected to the TV's CENTER SPEAKER IN...
  • Page 51 Adjusting the phase of the sound You can adjust the phase of sound when using the TV's speakers as the center speaker. If sound from the TV's speakers (as the center speaker) unnatural, select "Reverse." Note Default setting is "Normal." @ @@ Press MENU.

  • Page 52: Setting The Video Inputs

    Setting the Video Inputs You can enjoy images (and sound) from optional video equipment connected the appropriate input. For details on connection, pages 21 through 34. to this unit by selecting 0-9 and ENT (enter) buttons CH +/- To return to watching Press TV, any of 0-9 and ENT (enter) or CH +/-.

  • Page 53: Using The Video Label And Skip Feature

    Using the Video Label and Skip Feature You can make settings for each video input by choosing the label displayed on the screen. If you select "Skip," your TV skips this input when you press the Input Select buttons. Press MENU. MENU Press t,/_ to select _ (Setup), then press (_.

  • Page 54: Using Favorite Channels

    Using Favorite Channels You can select programs from a list of t:avorite channels that you preset. Setting your favorite Press MENU. MENU Press _/II, to select _ channels Press _/_, to select "Favorite press @. If you cannot select 'Tavorite to TV by pressing the TV button.

  • Page 55: Watching Favorite Channels

    Watching favorite channels """"""""""""""""""""" Press FAVORITES. The Favorite Channels list appears. FAVORITES Press tl,/_ to select the desired channel, then press @. The selected channel will be displayed. If you make an optional label using "Channel (Channel) menu, that label will be displayed screen.
  • Page 56 Press 4,/11,to select _) _i_!!% ¸ Re oo ... Press 4,/11,to select "Channel CE). Press 4,/11,to select "Channel," Press tl,/_, to scroll through the channel numbers you want to assign a label, then press (_. Press 4,/11,to select "Label," (Channel), then press Cab[_ Auto...

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Picture Position Vertically

    Adjusting the Picture Position Vertically You can move the position of the picture up and down for each Wide Screen Mode (page cases: • To move the position of the picture in "Wide Zoom" and "Zoom" modes • When subtitles may not fit in the screen _1,5 Receive the picture you want to adjust, then press MENU.

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Picture Position Horizontally

    Adjusting the Picture Position Horizontally You can move the position of the picture left and right for each Wide Screen Mode (page 44) when subtitles may not fit in the screen. _1,5 "H Center" can be adjusted for every input setting. Receive the picture you want to adjust, then press MENU.

  • Page 59: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    Adjusting the Picture Quality You can adjust the picture quality tbr each Picture Mode ("Vivid," "Standard," or "Pro"). You can adjust the picture quality for each video input selected using the Input Select buttons, and store these adjustments in memory. _1,8 Press MENU.
  • Page 60 Press tt/_/_./, to make the desired adjustment, then press @. Adjustable options Option Press Picture To reduce picture contrast, Brightness To darken picture, Color To decrease intensity, Hue* To decrease green tones, Sharpness To soften the picture, The adjustment is not available 480i, 480p, 1080i and 720p signals IN 4 and HDMI IN 5 Tips...

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Sound Quality

    Adjusting the Sound Quality You can adjust the sound quality for each video input selected using the Input Select buttons, and store these adjustments in memory. For details on the Effect mode, see page 43. _1,6 Press MENU. MENU Press 4"/11" t o select _(_ (Audio), then press @. Press tl,/_ to select the option you want to adjust, then press (_).

  • Page 62: Selecting Stereo Or Bilingual Programs

    Adjustable options Option Press I_/_, Treble* To decrease higher- pitched sounds, Bass* To decrease lower- pitched sounds, Balance* To emphasize left speaker, Selective options Option Description Steady Sound* Select to stabilize vohune. Effect** See page 43. To adjust any of these options, _(._) (Audio) menu to "On,"...

  • Page 63: Selecting Stereo Or Bilingual Programs Using The Menu

    Selecting stereo or bilingual programs using the menu Press MENU. MENU Press tl,/_ to select _ (Audio), then press @. Press tl,/_ to select "MTS," then press @. _iiii;_!i!i_i!_!i!:!i!i!!_!ii!_ii!iiii!_ii!_ii!_ii!_ii!_ii!_ii!_ii_i;_ii_i!i:i_i_);i_i_{;!_;i!;;;!i!!ii)ii!:!_!_iiii Return Treble: Bass: Balance: Steady SoLl_<t: Effect: Center Press 4,/!I, to select the desired reception, press @.

  • Page 64: Selecting The Tv Speakers Or An External Amplifier To Listen To The Tv

    Press MENU. MENU Press t1"/_ to select _ (Audio), then press (_). Press tl,/_ to select "Audio Out," then press Option Description Audio Variable (Easy control of volume adjustments) Fixed Press 4,/_ to select the desired option, then press Press MENU to exit the menu screen. Note "Audio Out"...

  • Page 65: Using The Parental Control Feature

    English, and Canadian French Language ratings to rate those in French. To block programs children, you need to set the TV for the desired rating systems. Sony's predetermined available. See page 70 for a description ratings.

  • Page 66: Activating The Parental Control Featu Re

    Activating the Parental Control featu re Press MENU. MENU Press _/II, to select @,_ (Parent), iiiiilNN Enter a four-digit buttons, then, press @. The Parent menu options appear. If you access the Parent menu for the first time, you are requested confirmation.
  • Page 67 Press tl,/_ to select your country/region or Canada), then press @. Press 4,/11,to select "Lock," then press @. Press tl,/_ to select a desired rating, then press If you select "Child," "Youth," (Young Adult), the Parental Control automatically. If you are not fiamiliar with the Parental system, you should select "Child,"...

  • Page 68: Custom Rating

    Selecting a Custom Rating If you want to select the ratings to be blocked "Custom" once you have activated Control feature (page 66), follow the procedure below. For a detailed description of each rating, see "What the Ratings Mean" on page 70. Perform steps 1 to 7 in "Activating Control feature"...
  • Page 69 To select a TV rating in U.S.A.: Press tl,/_ to select "TV Rating," Return Rating TV-:' TV-¥ ":;2-_) TV-_ TV-PG T\-4 TV-MA iiliiii To select a TV rating in Canada: Press 4,/11,to select "English Rating," Rating," or "U.S.A. Rating," then press @. English Rating c...

  • Page 70: What The Ratings Mean

    Y.Adult be aware that the programs emergency broadcasts, For descriptions service announcements, (Young rating options. predetermined ratings ratings that Sony has according to the viewer's Description Suitable for chil&en age of 7. Viewable U.S. movie G, NR, and NiA Viewable U.S.
  • Page 71 U.S. movie ratings U.S. movie ratings are for movies (including shown on TV) rated according to the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) Guidelines. Option Description G (General Audiences In G-rated All Ages Admitted) words are used, the violence at a minimum, are not present, seelleS there any drug use.

  • Page 72: Ratings In Canada

    D (sexually suggestive Dialog) L (coarse Language) S (Sexual situations) V (Violence) Ratings in Canada ratings have Sony's These are original ratings that Sony has predetermined according to view the certain programs, Description Programs containing cartoon violence occurring in TV-Y7 programs only.
  • Page 73 Canadian English Language ratings The Canadian English Language ratings are tier TV programs in English broadcast in Canada. Option Description There will be no realistic C (Programming intended scenes of violence chil&en under the age of 8) offensive sexual content. attention is paid to themes, which...

  • Page 74: Using The Screen Saver Function

    Using the Screen Saver Function You can reduce image retention position and display a white screen. Note The Screen Saver function does not prevent image retention completely if the same picture is displayed for an extended period of time. Press MENU. to move the picture Press t_/I_ to select _ Press t_/I_ to select "Screen Saver,"...

  • Page 75: Turning Off The Tv Automatically

    Press _/_ to select "All White," then press @. Press _/t, to select "On," then press @. The screen appears white for 30 minutes. Press MENU to exit the menu screen. Tips • All White function finishes automatically image retention is still present, repeat the function again. •...

  • Page 76: To Cancel The Sleep Timer

    Press SLEEP repeatedly until the desired period of time appears. Each time you press the button, the period of time changes as ti_llows: SLEEP While the Sleep timer is activated, LED on the TV lights up in red. To cancel the Sleep timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until "Sleep Offf' appears.

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    1 second, and flashes for 2 seconds. Press @ (Power) on the TV to turn it oft, and disconnect the power cord, then inform qualified Sony personnel or the Direct Response Center/ (3 (Power on/ Customer Relations Center of how the indicator Stand by) LED flashes (duration and interval).
  • Page 78 Problem Poor picture. Double images or ghosts. Only snow and noise appear on the screen. Dotted lines or stripes. No color. Color is not correct. Dark picture. The picture is too bright. Picture (stripe) noise. The screen flickers when turning on the TV.

  • Page 79: Specifications

    Specifications Television system: Alnerican TV standard Channel coverage: VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna: 75-ohln external terminal for VHF/UHF Screen size (measured diagonally): 42 inches Panel System: Plasma Display Panel Display resolution: 852 dots (horizontal" × 480 lines (vertical) VIDEO IN 1/2/3: S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN): Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative...
  • Page 80 Index 4:3 Default ... Adjusting picture position picture quality sound quality volume Audio Out ... Auto Program Auto SAP ... Auto YC ... Cable TV ... (?enter speaker Channel setting ... Channel Fix ... Channel Label ... Channel Skip Add Closed caption Component...
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