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 set, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. • Symbols used in the manual: • Informs you of possible hazards. • Important information.
Overview Checking the Accessories Supplied Two batteries (R6 type) Scart connector adapters One Remote Control (only for KF-50SX100HK (RM-903) and KF-50SX100MN) Overview of TV Buttons Headphone jack S Video Input jack Video Input jack Audio Input jacks Overview 2 Brackets 2 Screws Press on the mark on the front of the set...
VCR operation For more details, please refer to the VTR 1 2 3 4 DVD section "Remote Control of other Sony Equipment". To Temporarily Switch Off Press to temporarily switch off TV (the standby VIDEO indicator on the set lights up in red). Press again to switch on TV from standby mode.
Installation Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Make sure you insert the batteries using the correct polarities. Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environmental friendly way. Connecting the Aerial and VCR Connecting cables are not supplied. The Scart lead is optional. If you use this optional connection it can improve picture and sound quality when using a VCR.
First Time Operation Switching on the 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 set, 3) search and store all available channels (TV Broadcast) and 4) change the order in which the channels (TV Broadcast) appear on the screen.
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First Time Operation After all available channels are captured and stored, the Programme Sorting menu appears automatically on the screen VIDE enabling you to change the order in which the channels appear on the screen. a) If you do not wish to change the channel order, go to step 7. b) If you wish to change the channel order: 1 Push the joystick on the remote control $ or 4 to select the programme number with the channel (TV Broadcast) you wish to...
Menu System Changing the Screen Format This feature allows you to change the size of the TV picture. VIDEO 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 Picture Adjustment Picture Mode Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Reset Noise Reduction Colour Tone Normal Select: Enter Menu: Audio Adjustment Equaliser Mode Personal Equaliser Adjustment Balance Loudness Space Auto Vol. Control Dual Sound Mono Volume Dual Sound...
Menu System Adjusting the Picture Although the picture is adjusted at the factory, you can modify it to suit your own taste. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the screen. VIDEO Push the joystick z to enter the Picture Adjustment menu. Push the joystick $ or 4 to select the item you wish to change, then push z to enter.
Menu System Adjusting the Sound Although the sound is adjusted at the factory, you can modify it to suit your own taste. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu VIDEO on the screen. Push the joystick $ to select the enter to the Audio Adjustment menu.
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Menu System Push the joystick $, 4, Z or z to alter the selected item, then VIDEO press the OK button to store the new adjustment. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to alter the other items. Press the MENU button to exit and return to the normal TV screen. Changing Sound Mode Quickly You can quickly change Sound mode without entering the Sound Control menu screen.
Menu System Using the Features Menu Using the Features menu you can: a) Select if you want to listen to the sound from the set directly or through an external amplifier. b) Adjust automatically the size of picture. c) Select a time period after which the set switches itself into standby mode. d) Lock the buttons on the set.
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 button on the remote control to display the VIDEO menu on the screen.
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 set to skip any unwanted programme numbers when they are selected with the PROGR +/- buttons. To cancel this function afterwards, proceed in the same way as described below by selecting Off instead of On in step 6. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu VIDEO 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 of a strong local aerial signal (striped picture). b) Individually adjust the volume level of each channel. c) Normally the automatic fine tuning (AFT) is 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 set with a personal code, using up to eleven characters (letters and numbers). Then using this fuction it will be possible to identify your set if it was ever stolen. This code can only be input once! Make sure to write it down in this instruction manual.
Menu System Using the Demo Mode This function provides an overview of some of the features available on this set. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu VIDEO on the screen. Push the joystick $ to select the enter the Set Up menu.
Menu System Adjusting the H Centre picture for an RGB source When connecting an RGB source, such as a DVD player, to the Scart connector :1/ of the picture. Press the … button repeatedly on the remote control until the VIDEO symbol …1 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 as well as designate a name to the optional equipment you have connected to the sockets of this set. This name can contain up to 5 characters (letters or numbers). Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu VIDEO on the screen.
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 VIDEO Now 13 programme positions appear on the screen, with the current...
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 VIDEO...
Teletext Using the Teletext menu VIDEO With Teletext switched on, press the MENU button on the remote control to display the teletext menu on the TV screen. Push the joystick 4 or $ to select your chosen item, then push to z to display the relevant sub menu.
Press the NexTView on and off. * In some cases, you may also need to push the joystick Z to display the Sony electronic programme guide. Push the joystick 4, $, Z or z to move the cursor around the screen.
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NexTView Using the Long Info menu VIDEO With this menu screen, you can set timers or record selected programmes. Push 4 or $ to select a future programme in the programme list column. Press the OK button to display the Long Info menu on the TV screen.
Sony Decoder 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 S video 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 B or C socket using a scart lead. If you do not have a scart lead, use the “Manually Tuning the TV”...
"Using the Further Programme Preset function" of this instruction manual. For more information on Smartlink, please refer to the Instruction Manual of your VCR. Remote Control of other Sony Equipment Using the buttons underneath the cover of the remote control you can control other Sony equipment.
Additional Information Optimum Viewing Area For the best picture quality, try to position the 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 30º...
When the lamp burns out, a noise is audible. This does not represent a damage. • Consult your nearest Sony service center to obtain a new lamp. • Always remember to dispose of used lamps in an evironmental friendly way.
30 minutes. • 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...
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...