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.
Introduction Thank you for choosing this Sony “Grand Wega” model. Before operating the TV set, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. • Symbols used in the manual: • Important information. • Information on a feature.
Safety Information Safety Information 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. Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the TV.
Overview Checking the Accessories Supplied Two batteries (AAA size) One Remote Control (RM-905) Overview of TV Buttons Headphone jack S Video Input jack Video Input jack Audio Input jacks 2 Brackets 2 Screws Press on the mark on the front of the TV set to reveal the front connectors.
Press this button to watch the last channel selected (the last channel watched for at least 5 seconds). To select a double-digit programme on a Sony VCR, e.g. 23, press -/- - first and then the buttons 2 and 3.
Installation Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environmental friendly way. Make sure you insert the batteries using the correct polarities. Installation...
Installation Connecting the Aerial and VCR Connecting cables are not supplied. The Scart lead is optional, however if you use a Scart lead to connect your VCR it can improve picture and sound quality when using it. If you do not use a Scart lead, after automatically tuning the TV set, refer to the "Manually Tuning the TV" section of this instruction manual, to tune in the set to the output of your VCR.
First Time Operation Switching on the TV set and Automatically Tuning The first time you switch on your TV, a sequence of menu screens appear on the TV enabling you to 1) choose the language of the menu screen, 2) choose the country in which you wish to operate the TV set, 3) search and store all available broadcast channels and 4) change the order in which the broadcast channels appear on the screen.
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First Time Operation After all available broadcast channels are captured and stored, the Programme Sorting menu appears automatically on the screen enabling you to change the order in which the channels appear on the screen. a) If you wish to keep the broadcast channels in the tuned order, go to step 7.
Menu System Changing the Screen Format This feature allows you to change the size of the TV picture. Press the of the following formats. Smart: 4:3: 14:9: Zoom: Wide: In Smart, Zoom and 14:9 modes parts of the top and bottom of the screen are cut off.
Menu System On Screen display Menus Guide Refer to the section "Teletext" Menu System Refer to the section "Adjusting the Picture” Refer to the section "Adjusting the Sound” Refer to the section "Using the features menu” Refer to the section “NexTView”...
Menu System Adjusting the Picture Although the picture is adjusted at the factory, you can modify it to suit your own taste. Press the on the screen. Push the joystick Push the joystick then push See the table below for the effect of each menu item: Picture Mode Contrast Brightness...
Menu System Adjusting the Sound Although the sound is adjusted at the factory, you can modify it to suit your own taste. Press the on the screen. Push the joystick enter to the Audio Adjustment menu. Push the joystick then push See the table below for the effect of each menu item: Sound Effect Equaliser...
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Laboratories. The “BBE High Definition Sound system” 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 BBE Symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
Menu System Using the Features Menu Using the Features menu you can: a) Select if you want to listen to the sound from the TV set directly or through an external amplifier. b) Automatically adjust the size of picture. c) Select a time period after which the TV set switches itself into standby mode. d) Lock the buttons on the TVset.
Menu System Manually Tuning the TV Use this function to preset channels (TV Broadcast) or a video input source one by one to the programme order of your choice. Press the menu on the screen. Push the joystick enter the Set Up menu. Push the joystick to enter.
Menu System Labelling a channel Names for channels (TV Broadcasts) 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). Using this function, you can easily identify which channel (TV Broadcasts) or video source you are watching.
Menu System Skipping Programme positions You can programme this TV set to skip any unused programme numbers when they are selected with the PROG +/- buttons. To cancel this function afterwards, proceed in the same way as described below but by selecting Off instead of On in step 6. Press the on the screen.
Menu System Using the "Further Programme Preset" function With this feature you can: a) Individually attenuate the strength of a channel signal in case there is a strong local aerial signal (characteristically a striped picture). b) Individually adjust the volume level of each channel. c) Normally the automatic fine tuning (AFT) will operating, however you can manually fine-tune the TV to obtain better reception if the picture is distorted.
Menu System Inputting Your Personal ID You can programme this TV set with a personal code, using up to eleven characters (letters and numbers). By using this function it will be possible to identify your TV set if it is ever stolen. This code can only be input once! Make sure you make a note of it in this instruction manual.
Menu System Using the Demo Mode This function provides an overview of some of the features available on this TV set. Press the on the screen. Push the joystick enter the Set Up menu. Push the joystick enter. Push the demonstration. The TV set starts the demonstration and shows most of the available picture functions.
Menu System Adjusting the H Centre picture for an RGB source When connecting an RGB source, such as a DVD player, to Scart connector :1/ the H Centre of the picture. Press the symbol …1 or …2 appears on the screen. •...
Menu System Labelling and Selecting the screen format of Input Sources This function enables you to select the size of the picture coming from the input source. It also allows you to assign a name to the optional equipment you have connected to the sockets of this TV set. This name can contain up to 5 characters (letters or numbers).
Menu System Using Multi PIP (Picture In Picture) 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. Press the Now 13 programme positions appear on the screen, with the current channel in the centre.
Teletext 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 Select the TV channel which carries the teletext service you want to view.
Teletext Using the Teletext menu With Teletext switched on, press the control to display the teletext menu on the TV screen. Push the joystick to display the relevant sub menu. To remove the teletext menu from the screen, press the button.
Press the Displaying NexTView Press the NexTView on and off. * In some cases, you may also need to push the joystick display the Sony electronic programme guide. Push the joystick around the screen. Press the a) If you press the columns, you change the programme list according to the selection.
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NexTView Using the Long Info menu With this menu screen, you can set timers or record selected programmes. Push column. Press the screen. To set the timer Push the joystick button repeatedly to "set the timer" or "cancel the timer". If you choose to set the timer, the programme is marked with a clock symbol and a message appears on the screen shortly before the programme is due to start asking whether you wish to still view this programme.
Sony “PlayStation”* Computer Entertainment, Inc. * “PlayStation” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. Acceptable input signal A Audio/video and RGB signal B Audio/video and RGB signal C Audio/video and S video signal D Centre speaker input Set “Speaker”...
Optional Connections Using Optional Equipment Additional Information when connecting equipment Connecting a VCR We recommend you connect your VCR to the C socket using a scart lead. If you do not have a scart lead, use the “Manually Tuning the TV” section of this instruction manual to tune in the channel of the VCR test signal to TV programme number “0”. Also refer to your VCR instruction manual to get the VCR test signal.
Optional Connections Smartlink Smartlink is a direct link between the TV set and a VCR. For Smartlink you need: • A VCR which supports Smartlink, NextView Link, Easy Link or Megalogic. Megalogic is a trademark of Grundig Corporation. EasyLink is a trademark of Philips Corporation. •...
Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD In it’s default condition this remote control operate the basic functions of this Sony TV, Sony DVDs and most Sony VCRs. To control VCRs and DVDs of other manufacturers and some Sony VCR models, please complete the following steps: Before you start, look up the 3 digit code for your brand of DVD or VCR from the list below.
When the lamp burns out, a noise is audible. This does not indicate damage to the TV set. • Consult your nearest Sony service center to obtain a new lamp. • Always remember to dispose of used lamps in an...
Additional Information Optimum Viewing Area For the best picture quality, try to position the TV set so that you can view the screen from within the areas shown below. Horizontal viewing area Vertical viewing area 65º 65º (Optimum viewing position) 30º...
30 minutes to allow the lamp to cool. • Check that the lamp cover is tightly attached. • If you are not changing the lamp but the standby indicator flashes, contact your nearest Sony service centre. button on the remote Additional Information...
Television Channel Number Guide for United Kingdom Only the main transmitters are listed. Information regarding the regional sub-relay channel numbers can be obtained by contacting The BBC Engineering Information Dept., Telephone Number 020 7852 5040. MAIN TRANSMITTERS BBC1 BBC2 London & South East Bluebell Hill Crystal Palace Dover...
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