If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. How to replace the Fuse Open the fuse compartment with a flat blade screwdriver, and replace the fuse.
Safety Information For your safety All TVs operate on extremely high voltages. To prevent fire or electric shock, please follow the safety procedures indicated below. For General Safety • Do not expose the TV set to rain or moisture. • Do not remove the rear cover.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Getting Started Checking the accessories supplied Inserting batteries into the remote control Connecting your own speakers Connecting the aerial Switching on the TV Automatically tuning the TV Finding your video channel after tuning Overview Overview of the TV buttons Overview of the remote control buttons Additional TV Features...
Getting started Follow steps 1-7 to: Check the accessories supplied Insert batteries into your remote control Connect your own speakers Connect the aerial to your TV Plug in and switch on the TV View programmes on your TV Find your video channel 1.
Getting started 3. Connecting your own speakers This TV has been designed to create ‘Virtual Dolby Surround’ without the need for additional speakers. If however, you wish to experience the full Dolby Pro Logic Surround, you will need to connect your own speakers (SS-CR190 or equivalent) as shown below.
Getting started 4. Connecting the aerial Connecting an aerial to your TV L/G/ R/D/ MODEM R/D/D/D L/G/S/I Connecting an aerial and VCR to your TV L/G/ R/D/ R/D/D/D L/G/S/I Scart lead (not supplied) AC IN 5. Switching on the TV Connect your existing aerial to the socket marked 1 Connect your existing aerial to the upper...
Getting Started 6. Automatically tuning the TV When you first switch on the TV, the following sequence of menu screens appear on the TV enabling you to 1) choose a language for the TV menu screens, 2) tune channels to the TV, 3) arrange the channels. 1.
Overview Overview of the TV buttons Press the door flap as shown. Video input button. Press to select the input signals from VCR etc. Control panel appears. Programme Up or Down buttons. Press to increase(+)/decrease(-) channels. Volume control buttons. Press to increase(+)/decrease(-) volume. Auto tune button.
Overview Overview of the remote control buttons To mute sound Press to mute TV sound. Press again to restore the sound. To reveal on screen information Press to reveal all on-screen indications. Press again to cancel. In teletext mode, press to reveal concealed information (e.g. answers to a quiz) then press again to cancel.
Additional TV Features Adjusting the picture Although the picture is adjusted at the factory, you can modify it to suit your own taste. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2.
Additional TV Features Adjusting the sound Although the sound is adjusted at the factory, you can modify it to suit your own taste. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2.
Additional TV Features Setting up Virtual Dolby Surround The Virtual Dolby Surround feature gives you the effect of Dolby Pro Logic without having to connect any external centre or rear speakers. The surround signals are processed and redirected to the front speakers in order to create the illusion of virtual centre and rear speakers.
Before listening to Dolby Surround encoded programmes, you can adapt the features of Dolby Pro Logic to suit your own taste. Note: Dolby Pro Logic decoding should only be turned on when external centre and/or surround speakers are connected. Sony recommend that the centre and/or surround speakers should only be SS-CR190 or equivalent.
Additional TV Features Changing the screen mode Using this Screen Mode feature you can change the aspect ratio of the screen. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2. Press the screen then press the CONTROL’...
Selects the language to be displayed when viewing subtitles. You can choose from English, Welsh or Gaelic (when transmitted by broadcaster). Periodically the software may be updated. When notified by the broadcasting authorities or Sony, set this option to enabled and the new software will be downloaded automatically.
Additional TV Features Using the further programme preset feature With this feature you can a) manually fine-tune the TV to obtain a better picture reception if the picture is distorted or b) preset the AV output to the programme positions of channels with scrambled signals (e.g. from a pay TV decoder). In this way a connected VCR records the unscrambled signal.
Additional TV Features Adjusting the picture rotation If, due to the earth’s magnetic field, the picture slants, you can use this feature to readjust the picture. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen.
Additional TV Features Using the sleep timer The TV can be set to switch automatically to standby mode after a length of time chosen by you. You may set the time in 30 minute steps up to 4 hours. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen.
Additional TV Features Manually tuning the TV You have already tuned the TV automatically using the instructions at the start of this manual. You can however carry out this operation manually, adding channels to the TV, one at a time. 1.
Additional TV Features Skipping programme positions This function enables you to skip unused programme positions when selecting them with the PROGR+/- buttons. However, by using the numbered buttons you can still select the skipped programme position. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen.
Additional TV Features Naming a channel (Analogue channels only) Names for channels are usually taken automatically from Teletext if available. You can however name a channel or an input video source using up to five characters (letters or numbers). 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen.
Additional TV Features Choosing a language for the TV menu screens This TV uses a menu system which can appear on screen in a variety of languages. Use the following feature to select the language that best suits you. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen.
Additional TV Features Automatically tuning the TV You should have already tuned in all available channels using the ‘Automatically tuning the TV’ section at the start of this manual. If you need to repeat the tuning procedure however, follow the instructions below and the TV automatically searches and stores all available channels for you.
Additional TV Features Re-arranging the TV channels After tuning the TV, you can use this feature to change the channel order. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2. Press the menu screen then press the ‘PRESET’...
Teletext Viewing standard teletext Teletext is an information service transmitted by most TV stations. Selecting teletext 1. When viewing analogue channels press a numbered button on the remote control to select the channel which carries the teletext service you wish to receive. 2.
Teletext Viewing digital teletext Most of the digital TV channels broadcast information via teletext. This digital service includes high quality text and graphics as well as advanced navigational options. Additionally, this television set has access to a dedicated digital teletext channel. Selecting the dedicated digital teletext channel 1.
Electronic Programme Guide Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) The Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) is a guide which provides programme information for all digital channels supporting EPG. Displaying the EPG 1. Press the programme guide on the TV screen. You may see the message 'EPG INFORMATION IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE' whilst waiting for the EPG to appear on screen.
Electronic Programme Guide Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Recording programmes 1 Press the EPG on the TV screen. 2 Press the column then press the desired programme. 3 Press the OK button. If the programme is currently being broadcast, it will be displayed on your TV. If not, the 'TIMER' menu will be displayed on the TV screen.
Electronic Programme Guide Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Setting the manual timer 1 Press the on the TV screen. 2 Press the column then press the 3 Press the OK button to display a screen of 9 programme slots, each one indicating that it is either free for programming, or that it has a programme already stored in 4 Press the 5 Press the...
Optional equipment Connecting equipment to the TV Using the following instructions, you can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting equipment to the TV 1. Connect your equipment to the correct TV socket as shown. 2. Press the button repeatedly on the remote control until the correct input symbol for your equipment appears on the TV screen: Symbol...
Optional Equipment Connecting equipment to the TV Selecting the output source for the scart socket 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2. Press the screen then press the CONNECTION’ menu screen. 3.
Optional Equipment Optional Equipment Using the AV label preset feature Connecting equipment to the TV This function enables you to designate a name to the optional equipment you have connected to the sockets of this TV. This name can be up to 5 characters (letters or numbers) and will appear on screen whenever the equipment is selected for use. 1.
Wrong external mode selected. Colour level setting. • If you continue to have these problems, have your TV serviced by qualified personnel or you can contact the Sony UK Digital HelpLine on 0870 600 1717. • NEVER open the casing yourself. Cause •...