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Sony WEGA KE 42M1 Operating Instructions Manual

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2-021-773-11 (1)
Flat Panel Color TV
Operating Instructions
KE-42M1
© 2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-021-773-11 (1) Flat Panel Color TV Operating Instructions KE-42M1 © 2004 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Contacting Sony

    Serial No. Contacting Sony If, after reading the following instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony TV, please call one of the following numbers. Customers in the continental United States contact the Direct Response Center at:...

  • Page 3: Important Notice

    WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER ( OR BACK ) .

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    MODEL NO. 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 E ® Partner, Sony Corporation has...

  • Page 5: Ac Power Cord

    The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the set. Use only a cart or stand recommended by Sony for the specific model of TV. No part of the TV set should overhang any edge of the TV cart or stand;...

  • Page 6: Optional Accessories

    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 manner other than that specified and without the specified number of persons, it may drop and a serious injury may result.
  • Page 7 Outdoor use Do not install this unit 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: Important Safety Instructions

    Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: s When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. s If liquid has been spilled into the set. s If the set has been exposed to rain or water.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Installing the TV Unpacking ... 11 Overview of the Remote Control ... 11 Remote Control Descriptions ... 12 Programming the Remote Control ... 14 Using your Remote Controls with Other Equipment ... 16 Overview of the TV Controls and Connectors...
  • Page 10 Using Advanced Features Adjusting the Picture Position Vertically ... 57 Adjusting the Picture Position Horizontally ... 58 Adjusting the Picture Quality ... 59 Adjusting the Sound Quality ... 61 Selecting Stereo or Bilingual Programs ... 62 Selecting stereo or bilingual programs using the menu ...

  • Page 11: Installing The Tv

    Installing the TV Unpacking When you unpack this unit, make sure it includes the following: Remote control (1) and AC power cord (1) size AA batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable (1) Clamp Screws (2) Plug Holder for AC Power Cord (1) Cleaning Cloth (1) Operating Instructions (1) Quick Setup Guide (1)

  • Page 12: Remote Control Descriptions

    Remote Control Descriptions DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY FREEZE FAVORITES MENU TOP MENU TV VIDEO 1/2/3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 RESET PIC OFF MTS/SAP GUIDE TV/SAT The MTS/SAP button, the number 5 button and the CH + button have a tactile dot.
  • Page 13 Button Description Press to select the video equipment 0 Input Select connected to the TV’s video inputs. Buttons TV: Press to select the TV to watch the TV programs. VIDEO 1/2/3: Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the VIDEO IN 1 , the VIDEO IN 2 and the VIDEO IN 3.

  • Page 14: Programming The Remote Control

    • If you enter a new code number, the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased. • In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your equipment with the Sony remote control. In this case, use the equipment’s own remote control unit. Programmable Code Number...

  • Page 15: Cable Box

    Manufacturer Code Sony 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.

  • Page 16: Using Your Remote Controls With Other Equipment

    Using your Remote Controls with Other Equipment DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY FREEZE FAVORITES MENU TOP MENU TV VIDEO 1/2/3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 RESET PIC OFF MTS/SAP GUIDE TV/SAT Operating a cable box Turn on/off POWER buttons Control a cable box (DVD/VCR,...

  • Page 17: Operating A Dvd Player Or Dvd Changer

    Display the menu (Setup) MENU Display the top menu TOP MENU V, v, B, b, Operate the DVD menu Operating a DVD 5.1 Channel (Sony DAV) Press Turn on/off DVD/VCR (POWER) Select other equipment connected to the DAV Skip a disk...

  • 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 panel Item/Jack Description 1 (IR) Infrared Receiver Receives IR signals from the remote control. (Timer) LED When lit, indicates one of the timers is set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit. For details, see page 75.

  • Page 19: Rear Panel Connectors

    Rear Panel Connectors AUDIO IN L(MONO) AUDIO Jack Description 1 HDMI IN/L-AUDIO-R HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video (HDMI IN 5) interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio.

  • Page 20: Preventing The Tv From Falling Down

    Preventing the TV from Falling Down After connections with antennas and other equipment are completed, be sure to attach the supplied clamp screws to the rear of the TV, and pass a sturdy cord or chain and attach it to a wall or pillar. Remove one of the two screws at the rear of the TV, then attach the supplied clamp screw to the screw hole.

  • Page 21: Connecting And Setting The Tv

    Connecting and Setting the TV 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 picture quality Align guides and push into connection.

  • Page 22: Connecting Optional Equipment

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

  • Page 23: Connecting A Vcr And Cable Tv

    Connecting a VCR and Cable TV Use this hookup if: • You subscribe to a cable TV system that does not require a cable box. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied) Cable S VIDEO cable (not supplied) AUDIO cable (not supplied) Note...

  • Page 24: Connecting A Satellite Receiver

    Connecting a Satellite Receiver Satellite receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks (VIDEO IN 1 or 3).

  • Page 25: Connecting A Satellite Receiver And A Vcr

    Connecting a Satellite Receiver and a VCR Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Satellite receiver S VIDEO cable AUDIO cable (not supplied) (not supplied) CATV cable 75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied) Note When you connect video equipment to both the VIDEO and the S VIDEO input jacks, make sure “Auto YC”...

  • Page 26: Connecting An Audio Receiver

    Connecting an Audio Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using an AUDIO cable, connect the TV’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio receiver’s AUDIO IN jacks. Rear of TV VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN S VIDEO CENTER SPEAKER VIDEO L(MONO) L(MONO)

  • 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 (Y, P Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. AUDIO cable (not supplied) Tips • To take advantage of the Wide Screen Modes, set the aspect ratio of the output signal to 16:9 •...

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

    Connecting a DVD Player with S Video and Audio Connectors S VIDEO cable (not supplied) AUDIO cable (not supplied) DVD player Use this hookup if: • Your DVD player does not have component (Y, P If your DVD player has component video output connectors, for best picture quality, use the connection described on page 27.

  • Page 29: Connecting A Digital Cable Box

    Connecting a Digital Cable Box Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. AUDIO cable (not supplied) Component video cable (not supplied) Digital Cable Box Using a component video cable, connect the Digital Cable Box’s Y, P and P jacks to the Y, P and P jacks on the TV.

  • Page 30: Connecting A Digital Satellite Receiver

    Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver AUDIO cable (not supplied) Digital Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using a component video cable, connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s Y, P and P jacks to the Y, P IN 4 connections. Note Component video (Y, P ) connection is necessary to view 480p, 720p, and 1080i...

  • 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 Multimedia Interface (HDMI). Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using an HDMI cable (not supplied), connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s HDMI OUT connector to the TV’s HDMI IN connector.
  • Page 32 Digital Satellite Receiver When connecting to the Digital Satellite Receiver’s DVI-HDTV connector If the Digital Satellite Receiver does not have an HDMI connector, you can connect the TV’s HDMI IN connector to the Digital Satellite Receiver’s DVI-HDTV OUT connector using the HDMI cable (not supplied). Using a HDMI cable (not supplied), connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s DVI-HDTV OUT connector to the TV’s HDMI IN connector.

  • 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: • You have a digital audio device that is PCM/Dolby Digital compatible, Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Rear of TV S VIDEO VIDEO...

  • Page 34: Connecting A Camcorder

    Connecting a Camcorder Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using an A/V cable, connect the Camcorder’s A/V OUT jack to the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks and VIDEO IN jack (VIDEO IN 2). You can also use the VIDEO 1 and 3 jacks located on the rear of the TV to connect your camcorder.

  • 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. The Auto Setup menu appears when you turn your TV on for the first time after installing it. To skip channels, see page 36.
  • Page 36 To watch VHF/UHF channels with an antenna Press MENU. Press V/v to select Press V/v to select “Cable,” then press Press V/v to select “Off,” then press Perform steps 3 - 5 in “To perform Auto Program again” above. Note You cannot receive and set the cable TV channels and VHF/ 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, it is recommended that you fix a TV channel. Doing so 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 option Video Press MENU to open the menu screen. Press V/v to select the desired category, then press To exit the menu screen, press MENU again. Video Press V/v to select the option, then press b or (Example: when selecting...
  • Page 39 Press MENU. Video Return Mode: Picture: Brightness: Color: Hue: Sharpness: Color Temp.: Mild Mode: Press V/v to select (Setup), then press Setup Return Caption Vision: Video Label Language: Auto YC: Select: Press V/v to select “Language,” then press Setup Return Caption Vision: Video Label Language:...

  • Page 40: Watching The Tv

    Watching the TV Watching the TV DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY FREEZE FAVORITES MENU TOP MENU TV VIDEO 1/2/3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 RESET PIC OFF MTS/SAP GUIDE TV/SAT Press POWER on the remote control. When the 1 (Power on/Stand by) LED goes off, press 1 (Power) on the TV.

  • Page 41: Watching With Closed Caption

    Watching with closed caption You can display Caption Vision if the broadcaster offers this service. DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY FREEZE FAVORITES MENU 1, 5 TOP MENU 2 - 4 TV VIDEO 1/2/3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 RESET PIC OFF MTS/SAP GUIDE TV/SAT...

  • Page 42: Selecting The Picture Mode

    Selecting the Picture Mode You can select one of three different Picture Modes 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 for 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 for 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 in several Wide Screen Modes (16:9 aspect ratio). The “aspect ratio” is the ratio of width to height of the screen. 16:9 is also referred to as widescreen format.
  • Page 45 Changing the Wide Screen Mode Original source 4:3 source (Standard definition source) WIDE Wide Zoom magnify the original picture while keeping original image as much as possible WIDE Normal display 4:3 picture in original size WIDE Full magnify the original picture horizontally to fill the screen WIDE Zoom...

  • Page 46: Changing The Wide Screen Mode

    Changing the Wide Screen Mode using the menu DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY FREEZE FAVORITES MENU TOP MENU TV VIDEO 1/2/3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 RESET PIC OFF MTS/SAP GUIDE TV/SAT Press MENU. Press V/v to select 1, 5 2 - 4 Press V/v to select the option you want to set,...
  • Page 47 The Wide Screen Mode options available in the 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, use the 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. DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY FREEZE FAVORITES MENU TOP MENU When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press FREEZE.

  • 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 DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE...

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

    Listening to the center speaker sound from the TV’s speakers DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY FREEZE FAVORITES MENU TOP MENU TV VIDEO 1/2/3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 RESET PIC OFF MTS/SAP GUIDE TV/SAT Press the input select buttons (VIDEO 1/2/3, VIDEO 4 or VIDEO 5) to select the video input selecting “Center Speaker Mode.”...

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Phase Of The Sound

    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) sound unnatural, select “Reverse.” Note Default setting is “Normal.” DVD/ SAT/ POWER...

  • Page 52: Setting The Video Inputs

    Setting the Video Inputs You can enjoy images (and sound) from optional video equipment connected to this unit by selecting the appropriate input. For details on connection, see pages 21 through 34. DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY FREEZE FAVORITES...

  • 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. DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING...

  • Page 54: Using Favorite Channels

    Using Favorite Channels You can select programs from a list of favorite channels that you preset. Setting your favorite channels DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY FREEZE FAVORITES MENU TOP MENU TV VIDEO 1/2/3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 Press MENU.

  • Page 55: Watching Favorite Channels

    Watching favorite channels DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY FREEZE FAVORITES MENU TOP MENU Press FAVORITES. The Favorite Channels list appears. Press V/v to select the desired channel, then press The selected channel will be displayed. If you make an optional label using “Channel Label”...
  • Page 56 Press V/v to select Channel Press V/v to select “Channel Label,” then press Channel Press V/v to select “Channel,” then press Channel Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers you want to assign a label, then press Channel Press V/v to select “Label,” then press Channel (Channel), then press Return...

  • Page 57: Using Advanced Features

    Using Advanced Features Adjusting the Picture Position Vertically You can move the position of the picture up and down for each Wide Screen Mode (page 44) in the following cases: • To move the position of the picture in “Wide Zoom”...

  • 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. DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY FREEZE FAVORITES MENU...

  • Page 59: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    Adjusting the Picture Quality You can adjust the picture quality for 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. DVD/ SAT/ POWER...
  • Page 60 Press V/v/B/b to make the desired adjustment, then press Video Adjustable options Press v/B Option To reduce picture Picture contrast. To darken the Brightness picture. To decrease color Color intensity. To decrease the Hue* green tones. To soften the Sharpness picture.

  • 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. DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY...

  • Page 62: Selecting Stereo Or Bilingual Programs

    Adjustable options Press v/B Option To decrease higher- Treble* pitched sounds. Bass* To decrease lower- pitched sounds. Balance* To emphasize the left speaker. Selective options Option Description Select to stabilize the Steady Sound* volume. See page 43. Effect** * To adjust any of these options, set “Speaker” in the (Audio) menu to “On,”...

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

    Selecting stereo or bilingual programs using the menu Press MENU. Video Return Mode: Picture: Brightness: Color: Hue: Sharpness: Color Temp.: Mild Mode: Press V/v to select (Audio), then press Audio Return Treble: Bass: Balance: Steady Sound: Effect: MTS: Speaker: Center Speaker Mode Phase: Select: Press V/v to select “MTS,”...

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

    Press MENU. Video Press V/v to select (Audio), then press Audio Press V/v to select “Audio Out,” then press Audio Option Description Audio Out Variable (Easy control of volume adjustments) Fixed Press V/v to select the desired option, then press Audio Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

  • Page 65: Using The Parental Control Feature

    French Language ratings to rate those in French. To block programs you feel unsuitable for your children, you need to set the TV for the desired rating systems. Sony’s predetermined ratings are also Auto available. See page 70 for a description of the Auto SAP ratings.

  • Page 66: Activating The Parental Control Feature

    Activating the Parental Control feature DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY FREEZE FAVORITES MENU TOP MENU TV VIDEO 1/2/3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 Press MENU. Video Press V/v to select Parent 1, 9 4 - 8 Return Mode: Vivid...
  • Page 67 Press V/v to select your country/region (U.S.A. or Canada), then press Parent Return Lock: Select Country: Change Password Select: Press V/v to select “Lock,” then press Parent Return Lock: Select Country: Change Password Select: Press V/v to select a desired rating, then press If you select “Child,”...

  • Page 68: Selecting A Custom Rating

    Selecting a Custom Rating If you want to select the ratings to be blocked from “Custom” once you have activated the Parental Control feature (page 66), follow the procedure below. For a detailed description of each rating, see “What the Ratings Mean” on page 70. FREEZE FAVORITES MENU...
  • Page 69 To select a TV rating in U.S.A.: Press V/v to select “TV Rating,” then press Parent TV Rating Return Rating TV-Y: – TV-Y7: – TV-G: – TV-PG: – TV-14: – TV-MA: – Select: To select a TV rating in Canada: Press V/v to select “English Rating,”...

  • Page 70: What The Ratings Mean

    What the Ratings Mean Ratings in the U.S.A. Sony’s predetermined ratings These are original ratings that Sony has predetermined according to the viewer’s age. Each rating allows for viewing of certain programs, as follows: Option...
  • Page 71 U.S. movie ratings U.S. movie ratings are for movies (including those shown on TV) rated according to the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) Guidelines. Option Description G (General Audiences — In G-rated films, no strong words are used, the violence is All Ages Admitted) at a minimum, nudity and sex scenes are not present, nor is...

  • Page 72: Ratings In Canada

    L (coarse Language) S (Sexual situations) V (Violence) Ratings in Canada Sony’s predetermined ratings These are original ratings that Sony has predetermined according to the viewer’s age. Each rating allows you to view the certain programs, as follows: Description Programs containing cartoon violence occurring in TV-Y7 programs only.
  • Page 73 Canadian English Language ratings The Canadian English Language ratings are for TV programs in English broadcast in Canada. Option Description C (Programming intended for There will be no realistic children under the age of 8) scenes of violence or no offensive language, nudity or sexual content.

  • Page 74: Using The Screen Saver Function

    Using the Screen Saver Function You can reduce image retention to move the picture 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.

  • Page 75: Turning Off The Tv Automatically

    Press v/V to select “All White,” then press Screen Screen Saver Return Orbit All White Select: Press v/V to select “On,” then press The screen appears white for 30 minutes. Screen Screen Saver Return Orbit All White Select: Press MENU to exit the menu screen. Tips •...
  • Page 76 Press SLEEP repeatedly until the desired period of time appears. Each time you press the button, the period of time changes as follows: Sleep 15 Sleep 30 Sleep 45 Sleep 60 Sleep 90 While the Sleep timer is activated, the LED on the TV lights up in red.

  • Page 77: Additional Information

    1 second, and flashes for 2 seconds. Press 1 (Power) on the TV to turn it off, and disconnect the power cord, then inform qualified Sony personnel or the Direct Response Center/ 1 (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. No sound./Noisy sound.

  • Page 79: Specifications

    Specifications Television system: American TV standard Channel coverage: VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Screen size (measured diagonally): 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

    Index 4:3 Default ... 47 Adjusting picture position ... 57, 58 picture quality ... 59 sound quality ... 61 volume ... 40 Audio Out ... 26, 64 Auto Program ... 35 Auto SAP ... 62 Auto YC ... 23 Cable TV ... 35 Center speaker ...
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