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 blade screwdriver, and replace the fuse.
420556364(GB) Pages 1-15.fm Page 0 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:02 AM Safety Information For your safety This set is to operate on a 220-240V AC supply only. Take care not to connect too many appliances to the same power socket as this could result in fire or electric shock.
Always use TV stands that are strong and stable enough to support the weight and size of this TV. Due to the unique floating design of this TV, Sony highly recommend you use their designated stands, SU-28FQ1 for KV-28FQ75 model and SU-32FQ1 for KV-32FQ75 model.
420556364(GB) Pages 1-15.fm Page 2 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:02 AM Installation Follow steps 1-7 to install the TV and view TV programmes. 1. Checking the accessories supplied Remote control 2. Inserting batteries into the remote control Always observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environmentally friendly way.
420556364(GB) Pages 1-15.fm Page 3 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:02 AM Installation 3. Connecting the TV Connecting an aerial to your TV 1. Connect your existing aerial lead to the socket marked Connecting an aerial and VCR to your TV scart lead (not supplied) AC IN...
420556364(GB) Pages 1-15.fm Page 4 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:02 AM Installation 4. Switching on the TV 1. Connect the TV plug to the mains socket (220-240V AC, 50Hz) and switch on. 2. Push in the on/off button on the front of the TV. If the standby mode indicator on the front of the TV is lit, press the TV button on the remote control to switch on the TV set.
420556364(GB) Pages 1-15.fm Page 5 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:02 AM Installation 6. Tuning your TV Before you tune your TV, you will be asked to set your language and country. 1. The Language/Country menu appears on the TV screen with the word ‘English’...
Master Reset button Press to return the picture and sound levels to factory settings. The Sony logo will appear on the screen followed by the ‘Autotune’ screen. If you do not wish to retune your TV, then press the b button on your remote control.
420556364(GB) Pages 1-15.fm Page 7 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:02 AM Operation Overview of the remote control buttons To mute sound Press to mute TV sound. Press again to restore the sound. To return to TV mode Press to return to the normal operation from teletext mode or standby mode.
NexTView on and off. * In some cases, you may also need to press the b button to display the Sony electronic programme guide. 2. Press the v, V, b or B buttons to move the cursor around the screen.
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420556364(GB) Pages 1-15.fm Page 9 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:02 AM Operation NexTView Using the ‘Long Info’ menu With this ‘Long Info’ menu screen, you can set timers or record selected programmes. 1. Press v or V to select a future programme in the programme list column. 2.
420556364(GB) Pages 1-15.fm Page 10 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:02 AM Operation Teletext Most TV channels broadcast information via Teletext. The index page of the teletext service (usually page 100) gives you information on how to use the service. Please use a TV channel with a strong signal, otherwise there may be Teletext errors. Switching Teletext on and off 1.
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420556364(GB) Pages 1-15.fm Page 11 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:02 AM Operation Teletext Using the Teletext menu 1. With Teletext switched on, press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2. Press v or V to select your chosen item on the screen then press B to display the relevant sub menu.
420556364(GB) Pages 1-15.fm Page 12 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:02 AM Operation Using Multi PIP Multi PIP (picture in picture) mode displays a succession of 12 still pictures and a 13th that is live. You can manually select which channel you wish to watch, either full-screen or in the PIP mode. 1.
420556364(GB) Pages 1-15.fm Page 13 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:02 AM Operation Using the TV menu system The TV consists of a menu system which is based on a series of user friendly on-screen displays and menus. These displays will help you get the most from your TV, helping you to change picture and sound settings, to alter the size of the TV picture and to rearrange the TV channels etc.
420556364(GB) Pages 1-15.fm Page 14 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:02 AM Using the TV menu system: Sound Control Item Effect/Operation Equaliser Mode Personal Vocal Jazz Rock Flat (fixed setting, cannot be adjusted) Equaliser adjustment You can adjust the mode selected in Equaliser mode by cutting and boosting the 5 selected frequency bands.
420556364(GB) Pages 1-15.fm Page 15 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:02 AM Using the TV menu system: Using the Features menu 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2. Press the v or V buttons to select ‘Features’...
420556364(GB) Pages 16+.fm Page 16 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:03 AM Using the TV menu system: Re-arranging the TV channels After tuning the TV, you can use this feature to change the order of the channels on the TV. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2.
420556364(GB) Pages 16+.fm Page 17 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:03 AM Using the TV menu system: Naming a channel 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.
420556364(GB) Pages 16+.fm Page 18 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:03 AM Using the TV menu system: Using the Further Programme Preset feature With this feature you can a) adjust the attenuation of each channel, b) individually adjust the volume level of each channel, c) manually fine-tune the TV to obtain a better picture reception if the picture is distorted or d) preset the AV output for the programme positions of channels with scrambled signals (eg from a pay TV decoder).
6. Press the MENU button to remove the menu from the TV screen. Adjusting the picture geometry for an RGB source When connecting an RGB source such as a Sony Playstation you may need to readjust the geometry of the picture. 1. Press the button on the remote control to select the connected RGB source 2.
420556364(GB) Pages 16+.fm Page 20 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:03 AM Using the TV menu system: Inputting your personal ID With this feature, you can allocate a safety code to your TV which will enable you to be traced if the TV is stolen and recovered.
420556364(GB) Pages 16+.fm Page 21 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:03 AM Additional Equipment Connecting additional equipment to the TV Using the illustrations below, you can connect a wide range of audio and video equipment to your TV. Playstation Hi-Fi To view the input signals of connected equipment, please follow the instructions below. 1.
For more information on Smartlink please refer to your VCR instruction manual. Remote control of other Sony equipment Using the buttons underneath the cover of the remote control you can control other Sony equipment. 1. Open the cover of the remote control.
From the Picture Adjustment display select RESET to return to the factory settings. • Turn off any equipment connected to the scart connectors on the rear of the TV. • Replace the batteries. • Contact your nearest Sony service centre. • Reduce sharpness level. button on the...