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WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • TV operating voltage: 220 – 240 V AC. For children’s safety, do not leave children For your own safety, do not touch any part of the alone with the TV. Do not allow children to TV, the power cord and the antenna cable during lightning storms.
Table of Contents Using Your New TV Getting Started ..................... 4 Step 1: Connect the antenna ..............4 Step 2: Insert the batteries into the remote ......... 5 Step 3: Preset the channels automatically ........... 5 Connecting the 3D WOOFER ..............6 Connecting optional components .............
Using Your New TV Getting Started CAUTION • Do not connect the power cord until you have completed making all other connections; otherwise a minimum leakage current might flow through the antenna and other terminals to ground. • To avoid battery leakage and damage to the remote, remove the batteries from the remote if you are not going to use it for several days.
Notes • If you connect a monaural VCR, connect the yellow plug to (the yellow jack) and the black plug to -L (MONO) (the white jack). • If you connect a VCR to the 8 (antenna) terminal, preset the signal output from the VCR to the program number 0 on the TV.
Connecting the 3D WOOFER You can enjoy high quality sound by connecting the 3D WOOFER. Bottom of 3D WOOFER Rear of TV Red wire 3D WOOFER Black wire Place the foot at the front of the 3D WOOFER into the footholds on the top of your TV.
Connecting optional components You can connect optional audio/video components, such as a VCR, multi disc player, camcorder, video game, or stereo system. To watch the picture from the connected equipment, see page 12. Connecting a camcorder/video game equipment using the t (video input) jacks Front of TV S video cable (not supplied) Audio/Video cable (not supplied)
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Connecting optional components (continued) Connecting a DVD player to (component video input) 1 Using an audio cable, connect R and L under (component video input) on your TV to the LINE OUT, AUDIO R and L output connectors on your DVD player. 2 Using a component video cable, connect Y, C , and C under...
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Connecting a DVD player to t (video input) Connect t 1, 2, or 3 (video input) / (audio/video) connectors on your TV to LINE OUT on your DVD player. Rear of TV DVD player WOOFER LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO (yellow) To video and -L (MONO) (white) audio outputs...
Securing the TV To prevent the TV from falling, secure the TV using one of the following methods: With the supplied screws, attach the stabilizer band to the TV stand and to the rear of the TV using the provided hole. Put the cord or chain through the clamps to secure the TV against a wall or pillar.
Watching the TV DRC-MF This section explains various functions and operations available while watching the TV. Most operations can be done using the remote. Number buttons JUMP SOUND FAVORITE MODE SURROUND 1 indicator MENU L(MONO) ENTER SELECT PIC MODE AUTO MENU PROGR PROGR...
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Watching the TV (continued) DRC-MF JUMP JUMP SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE +/– 1 indicator MENU PIC MODE L(MONO) ENTER SELECT MENU AUTO MENU PROGR PROGR ENTER ENTER PROGR ENTER SELECT AUTO 2 +/– MENU PROGR PROGR RESET Additional tasks Press Turn off temporarily ?/1.
Changing the menu language You can change the menu language as well as the on-screen language. For details on how to use the menu, see Introducing the menu system on page 21. Press MENU. P I C T URE MENU DRC - MF : DRC 1 2 5 0 P I C T URE MO DE : DYNAM I...
Watching the TV (continued) Setting the Wake Up timer Press until the desired WAKE UP TIMER:10M period of time appears. After 10 minutes The Wake Up timer starts immediately after you have set it. WAKE UP TIMER:OFF WAKE UP TIMER:12H00M No Wake Up Timer After 12 hours Select the TV channel or video mode you want to wake up to.
Advanced Operations Selecting the picture SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE and sound modes SOUND MODE MENU PIC MODE PIC MODE ENTER You can select picture and sound modes PROGR and adjust the setting to your preference in the “PERSONAL” option. RESET Selecting the picture mode Press PIC MODE DYNAMIC...
“ADJUST” in “PICTURE MODE”, then adjust “SHARP” to reduce the sharpness (see page 25). Note • The DRC-MF mode is not selectable when the “GAME MODE” is turned “ON”. The DRC-MF logo ( ) and “DRC-MF” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Advanced Operations...
Viewing your favorite channels DRC-MF You can display and select six of your favorite channels directly from your TV screen. Number buttons JUMP SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE FAVORITE MENU PIC MODE ENTER PROGR RESET Press FAVORITE. FAVORITE Press the number button from 1 to 6 to select the desired channel.
Listening with SOUND SURROUND FAVORITE MODE SURROUND MENU PIC MODE surround sound ENTER PROGR The surround feature enables you to enjoy the sound effects of a concert hall or movie theater. RESET Press SURROUND repeatedly until you SURROUND: TruSurround SURROUND: OFF SURROUND receive the desired surround sound.
Enjoying stereo or SOUND SURROUND FAVORITE MODE bilingual MENU PIC MODE programs ENTER PROGR You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of NICAM and A2 stereo RESET systems. indicator L(MONO) ENTER SELECT AUTO MENU PROGR PROGR Press A/B repeatedly until you receive the sound you want.
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Enjoying stereo or bilingual programs (continued) When receiving an A2 program Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound) A2 stereo MONO STEREO (Regular sound) (Stereo sound) A2 bilingual MAIN (Main sound) (Sub sound) Receiving area for NICAM and A2 programs System Receiving area NICAM Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, Malaysia, etc.
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. Return icon PICTURE icon Name of the current S E T UP menu SOUND icon...
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Select the TV system: “B/G” t “I” t “D/K” t “M” * The BBE 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 the BBE symbol are the trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
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How to use the menu SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE Press MENU to display P I C T URE MENU the menu. DRC - MF : DRC 1 2 5 0 MENU PIC MODE P I C T URE MO DE : DYNAM I WI DE MODE : OF F GAME MODEN...
Changing the SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE “PICTURE” setting MENU PIC MODE MENU ENTER ENTER The “PICTURE” menu allows you to adjust PROGR +/– the picture settings. Press MENU. Make sure the “PICTURE” P I C T URE ENTER DRC - MF : 1 2 5 0 icon ( ) is selected,...
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Adjusting the “ADJUST” items under “PICTURE MODE” Press + or – to select the desired item ENTER (e.g.,“COLOR”), then press ENTER. COLOR Adjust the value according to the following table, then press ENTER. Press + to Press – to “PICTURE” decrease picture contrast increase picture contrast “COLOR”...
Changing the SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE “SOUND” setting MENU PIC MODE MENU ENTER ENTER The “SOUND” menu allows you to adjust PROGR +/– the sound settings. Press MENU. Press + or – to select the SOUND ENTER SOUND MODE DYNAM I C “SOUND”...
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Adjusting the “ADJUST” items under “SOUND MODE” Press + or – to select the desired item (e.g., ENTER “BALANCE”), then press ENTER. BALANCE Adjust the value according to the following table, then press ENTER . Press – to Press + to “BASS”...
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Changing the “SETUP” setting Number buttons The “SETUP” menu allows you to change the menu language, adjust the JUMP picture position, reduce your TV power consumption, setup your programs and SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE select the color system. MENU PIC MODE MENU ENTER ENTER...
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Adjusting each channel settings (PROGRAM SETUP) Select “PROGRAM SETUP” from the “SETUP” menu. Select “PR” and press PROGRAM S E T ENTER. Press + or – to ENTER PR : select the desired S K I P : OF F CH I L D L OCK : OF F channel you want to F A VOR I T E CH : –...
Changing the Channel Preset (“CH PRESET”) setting JUMP SOUND MODE SURROUND FAVORITE The “CH PRESET” menu allows you to MENU PIC MODE adjust the setup of your TV. For MENU example, you can manually tune in a ENTER ENTER channel with a weak signal that fails to PROGR +/–...
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Presetting channels manually After selecting “MANUAL PROGRAM”, select the program number to which you want to preset MANUA L PROGRAM ENTER PR : a channel. T V S Y S : B / G (1) Make sure “PR” is selected, VH F L OW F I NE : AU TO then press ENTER.
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Changing the “CH PRESET” setting (continued) If you are not satisfied with the picture and sound quality, you may be able to improve them by using the MANUA L PROGRAM “FINE” tuning feature. ENTER PR : 1 0 AU TO (1) Press + or –...
Count the number of times the 1 indicator flashes. Press ! (main power) to turn off your TV. Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the 1 indicator flashed. Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of your TV.
Troubleshooting If you have any problem while viewing your TV, you can either use the Reset function or check the Troubleshooting guide below. If the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer. Reset function MENU PIC MODE Press the RESET button on your remote control.
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TV. stripes neon signs, hair – • Adjust the antenna direction for dryers, power minimum interference. Contact a Sony generators, etc. dealer for advice. • Broadcast signals are • Use a highly directional antenna. – Double images or reflected by nearby “ghosts”...
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TV screen. e.g., heavy machineries, nearby broadcast station. • Your TV may need • Contact your nearest Sony service center. The 1 indicator on servicing. your TV flashes red a number of times between 3-second intervals.
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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. • The TV’s demagnetizing A small “boom” function is working. sound is heard —...
Overview of controls TV front panel L(MONO) ENTER SELECT AUTO MENU PROGR PROGR L(MONO) ENTER SELECT AUTO MENU PROGR PROGR Button Function Page Preset channels automatically. AUTO PROGR Turn off completely or turn on the TV. PROGR +/– Select program number. Standby indicator.
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Remote control Button Page Function Turn off temporarily or DRC-MF turn on the TV. Select program number. PROGR +/– 0 – 9, - Input numbers. Display on-screen information. Mute the sound. Display the TV program. Select TV or video input. +/–...
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Screen size (cm) Measured diagonally 772 × 603 × 516 Dimensions (w/h/d, mm) Mass (kg) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony Thai Co., Ltd. 2126 Kromadit Building, New Petchburi Road, Bangkapi, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10320 Sony Corporation Additional Information...
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