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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the set, or described in the operating instructions or service manual. WARNING To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation, use, and...
Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. •...
Contents Introduction Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA About this Manual... 2 Batteries for the Remote Control ... 2 Front Panel Menu Controls ... 2 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Description... 3 Programming the Remote Control... 5 Manufacturer’s Codes ... 6 Using your TV Remote Control with Other Equipment...
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features Some of the features you will enjoy include: ❏ FD Trinitron Flat CRT — Delivers a picture with uncompromising accuracy and outstanding image detail via a technologically advanced tube.
Operating Instructions About this Manual This manual provides instructions to help you enjoy your new TV. It shows you how to connect to an antenna or cable, cable box, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, stereo system, or camcorder. Once your TV is connected, follow the instructions and use the remote control to access the on-screen menus.
Remote Control Description Button Description MUTING Instantly turns off the sound. Press again or press Powers off all Sony equipment at once (may not SYSTEM OFF work with older equipment). TV/VCR Press when you are finished using a VCR and you want to switch to the TV Antenna input.
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Operating Instructions ✍ If you lose your remote control, see page 40. Button Description Moves the cursor in the on-screen menus. Press the arrow buttons to move the cursor. Press the center button to select or access an option. Displays the on-screen menu. Press again to exit the MENU menu at any time.
Programming the Remote Control In order to use your remote control with other equipment, you need to program your remote control. Use the following procedure to program the remote control. Check the list of “Manufacturer’s Codes” on page 6 and find the three-digit code number for the manufacturer of your component.
Using your TV Remote Control with Other Equipment Operating a VCR Press Power on the VCR (VCR/DVD green button) Select a channel Change channels Play video tape Stop Search forward or backward Pause Record Switch between VCR and TV inputs Operating a DVD Player Press Power on the DVD (VCR/DVD green button)
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Operating Instructions Operating a Satellite Receiver Press Power on the satellite receiver (SAT/CABLE green button) Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Display channel number Display SAT GUIDE Display SAT Menu Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor in the menu, and the center button to select an option Operating a Cable Box Press...
(VAR/FIX) L(MONO), R 6 Dynamic Bass Response System ✍ Only the supplied Dynamic Bass Response System unit should be connected to the KV-20FA210 Sony TV inputs (SUBWOOFER +/-). AUDIO UDIO Description This input connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO.
Operating Instructions Basic Connections TV with Cable, Indoor, or Outdoor Antenna Depending on the cable system available in your home, choose one of the connections below: Use this to connect the TV to a cable system or an antenna with a 75-ohm cable (usually built in to newer homes).
• Only the supplied Dynamic Bass Response System unit should be connected to the KV- 20FA210 Sony TV inputs (SUBWOOFER +/-). Introduce the support pin of the Dynamic Bass Response System into the guide located on top of the TV.
Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following: ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote, press remote control, then use the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page 28).
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Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following: ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote press buttons or CH+/- buttons to change the channels. To do this, first program your remote control, then use the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page 28).
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Using your TV with this connection ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR or cable box (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote, press box. To do this, first program your remote control, then use the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page 28).
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AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following: ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your satellite receiver (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote, press to operate other functions.
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Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following: ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR or satellite receiver (see page 5). ❏ Turn on your VCR to enable your satellite receiver to work with this connection.
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Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following: ❏ Program your Sony remote control to operate your DVD (see page 5). ❏ To activate your remote, press ❏...
Operating Instructions Connecting a Camcorder To connect your camcorder, you can use the Audio/Video inputs on either the front or rear panel of the TV. Using the audio/video cables (not supplied), connect the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. A/V output Connecting Headphones Connect the headphones to the...
Using Basic Functions Setting Up the TV After you have finished connecting your TV, you can use Auto Program to set up your channels. During Auto Program, the TV will automatically search for available channels and program receivable channels. ✍ When you start Auto Program wait until it is finished;...
Operating Instructions Quick Start to the Menus The following settings are available in your on-screen menus: Menu Video Mode : Vivid Picture Controls Move Select Audio Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound : Effect : Options Move Select Channel Setup Favorite Channels Cable : Channel Fix : Auto Program...
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Menu Parental Control Password : Move Select Timer Timer 1 : Set Timer 2 : Set Current Time Move Select Setup Caption Vision : Video Label Tilt Correction Language : English Demo Move Select Allows you to Set rating limits on your TV based on program rating or content.
Using the Menus This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting the TV. How to Access Menus To Access Menus Press to display the on-screen menu. Use the buttons to highlight the desired menu icon. Press Use the buttons to scroll up and down through the features.
Operating Instructions Using the Video To access the Video menu, use the following steps: To Display To Select Press to highlight an option; then press Mode Use the Customized press to select it. picture viewing Vivid: Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Standard: Select for a standard picture.
Picture Controls Menu (Video menu) To access the Picture Controls menu, first open the Video menu by referring to the following steps: To Display Press f to highlight Picture Controls, then press Picture: Press to decrease the contrast. Press Brightness: Press to darken the picture.
Operating Instructions Using the Audio To access the Audio menu, use the following steps: To Display To Highlight Press to highlight an option; then press Treble Press to decrease the higher pitched sounds. Press higher pitched sounds. Bass Press to decrease the lower pitched sounds. Press lower pitched sounds.
Options (Audio Menu) To access the Options menu, first open the Audio menu by referring to the following steps: To Display To Highlight Press to highlight Options, then press Use the Multi-Channel press to select it. TV Sound Stereo: Auto SAP: Select to have the TV automatically to a Second Audio Mono: ✍...
Operating Instructions Using the Channel Setup To access the Channel Setup menu, use the following steps: To Display To Highlight Press to highlight an option; then press Favorite Use the to set a favorite channel, then press Channels Quick access Use the to favorite favorite channels.
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Auto Program Perform Auto Program whenever setting up your TV. Auto Program will search for available channels and program receivable channels. Use this feature after you run Auto Program to skip unwanted channels or Channel Skip/Add add new ones. Use the then press Use the Press...
Operating Instructions Using the Parental Control To access the Parental Control menu, use the following steps: To Display To Highlight The Parental Control feature helps parents monitor what their children watch on television. To use the Parent Menu When you select the Parental Control menu, you are prompted to set a 4-digit password. You cannot access the Parental Control menu settings without this password.
Parental Control Setting the Rating You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Lock options. Parental Control Lock : Change Password Country : U.S.A. Turn Parental Lock Move Press to highlight Lock; then press If you are not familiar with Parental Guideline rating system, use one of the following preset categories to simplify the rating selection: Child, Youth, Young Adult.
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Operating Instructions Information for Parents To view a program that exceeds the TV rating ❏ Press , then use the ✍ Entering your password to view a blocked program will temporarily turn Lock to Off. To reactivate your Lock settings, turn the TV off then back on; the TV will return to the settings that you have selected.
United States: Selecting Custom Rating Options For the United States, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options: Movie Rating, TV Rating and Unrated. (For Canada, see page 35.) Movie Rating This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in theaters and on prime cable channels.
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Operating Instructions Unrated You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not rated. Allow Allows all unrated programs Block Blocks all unrated programs ✍ If you choose to block unrated TV programs, please be aware that the following programs may be blocked: emergency broadcasts, political programs, pro, news, public service announcements, religious programs, and weather.
Canada: Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canada, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options: English Rating, French Rating, and U.S.A. Rating. English Rating These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in English. Rating Defined as Children Children 8 years and older General programming Parental guidance Viewers 14 and older...
Operating Instructions Using the Timer To access the Timer menu, use the following steps: To Display To Highlight Current Time Set your TV to the current day and time. Press Time menu: Use the Press ✍ You must set the Current Time before you can use Timer 1 or Timer 2. Timer 1 and Use the timers to program your TV to turn on and off by day, time, Timer 2...
Using the Setup To access the Setup menu, use the following steps: To Display To Highlight Press to highlight an option; then press Allows you to select from three closed caption modes for programs that are Caption Vision broadcast with closed captioning. Closed- Use the Captioning...
Other Information Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your TV, try the suggestions below. If the problem persists, see “Contacting Sony” at the end of this section. General Problem Possible Remedies ❏ I want to reset the TV to the factory settings ❏...
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You can use the front panel controls to access your menus, control change channels, adjust the volume, or change video inputs (page 2). Contact your nearest Sony Dealer to order a replacement, please call our Sony Direct Accessory and Part Center at 1-800-488-7669 (U.S. residents only).
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Video Problem Possible Remedies ❏ No picture, no Make sure the power cord is plugged in. ❏ If a red light is flashing on the front of your TV for more than a sound few minutes, disconnect and reconnect the power cord. If the problem continues, call your local service center.
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TV serial number ready. The number is located on the rear of your TV and on the front cover of this manual. Our Customer Information Services Center phone number is 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or (416) 499- SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).
Index Auto Program Balance Bass Batteries Inserting in remote Replacing Cable Cable Box Connections Operating Caption Vision Channel Fix Channel Label Channel Skip/Add CODE SET button Definition Operating Connections Cable and antenna Connecting a Camcorder Connecting a DVD Player Connecting an Audio System Connecting Headphone TV and Cable Box TV and Satellite Receiver...
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