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WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • TV operating voltage: 110 – 240 V AC. • Do not plug in the power cord until you have completed making all other connections; otherwise a minimum leakage current might flow through the antenna and other terminals to ground.
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Do not plug in too many appliances to the same To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the power socket. Do not damage the power cord. TV to rain or moisture. Pull the power cord out by the plug. Do not pull the power cord itself.
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x Securing the TV To prevent the TV from falling, use the supplied screws, clamps and band to secure the TV. 20 mm 3.8 mm screws clamps band Screw the band to the TV stand and to the provided hole at the rear of your TV. (1) Put a cord or chain through the clamps.
Table of Contents Installation Additional Information Getting Started ........6 Connecting the 3D WOOFER and TWEETER ........... 23 Setting up your TV (“Initial Setup”) ........7 Connecting optional components ... 24 Troubleshooting ......... 26 Specifications ...... Back cover Overview of Controls TV top control, front and rear panels ..........
Installation x Getting Started Step 1 Insert the batteries (supplied) into the remote. Note • Do not use old or different types of batteries together. Step 2 Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to 8 (antenna input) at the rear of the TV. •...
x Setting up your TV (“Initial Setup”) When you turn on your TV for the first time, the “Initial Setup” menu will appear. You may change the menu language, preset the TV channels automatically and change the order of TV channels that appear on the screen using the buttons on the top control panel.
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continued The selected channel will appear on Program Sorting Program: the screen. 2) Press 2 +/– to select the new program number position for your Select new position selected channel, then press t. 3) Repeat steps b) 1) and 2) if you wish to change the order of the other channels.
Overview of Controls TV top control, front and rear panels TV top control panel SOUND MODE MENU PROG qh qg qh TV rear + + + panel (10 ) (10 ) - - - (MONO) TV front panel (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) Button/Terminal Function...
Using the remote control and basic functions PROG MENU Button Description Page Turn off temporarily or turn on the TV. – Display the TV program. – Jump to last program number that has been – watched for at least five seconds. PROG +/–...
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Button Description Page Select sound mode options with a 5-Band Graphic Equalizer display. Select picture mode options. Menu operations MENU Display or cancel the menu. Confirm selected items. V, v, B, b Select and adjust items. Timer operations Set TV to turn on automatically accordingly to the –...
Advanced Operations Selecting the picture and sound modes You can select picture and sound modes and adjust the setting to your preference in the “Personal” option. Selecting the picture mode Press to select the desired picture mode. Select To view “Dynamic”...
Menu Adjustment x Introducing the menu system The MENU button lets you open a menu and change the settings of your TV. The following is an overview of the menu system. Return icon Picture icon Name of the current Sound icon Setup menu Language:...
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continued Level 3/Function Page Level 1 Level 2 Set TV to turn off automatically. “Timer” “Sleep Timer” Set TV to turn on automatically. “Wake Up Timer” “Channel Setup” “Auto Program” Preset channels automatically. Preset channels manually. “Manual Program” Label the program number. “Program Label”...
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How to use the menu PROG Picture Press MENU to Mode: Dynamic Picture Adjustment display the menu. Color Temperature: Cool Intelligent Picture: MENU Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item. Channel Setup Auto Program Manual Program Program Label Program Block Program Sorting...
x Changing the “Picture” setting The “Picture” menu allows you to adjust the picture settings. Press MENU. Make sure the “Picture” icon ( ) is Picture Mode: Dynamic selected, then press Picture Adjustment Color Temperature: Cool Intelligent Picture: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select “Mode”...
x Changing the “Sound” setting The “Sound” menu allows you to adjust the sound settings. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Sound” Sound Mode: Dynamic icon ( ), then press Sound Adjustment Balance Intelligent Volume: Surround: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Mode”), then press Select...
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continued Adjusting the “Sound Adjustment” item under “Personal” mode The 5-Band Graphic Equalizer feature allows you to adjust sound frequency settings of “Personal” mode in the menu. Make sure that “Adjust” is selected, Adjustment: Personal then press Adjust Reset Selecting “Reset” will set your TV to the factory setting.
x Changing the “Timer” setting The “Timer” menu allows you to set TV to turn off and turn on automatically. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Timer” icon ( ), Timer then press Sleep Timer: Wake Up Timer: Select Confirm Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “Sleep Timer”), then press...
x Changing the “Channel Setup” setting The “Channel Setup” menu allows you to preset channels automatically, manually preset channels, label the program number, block unwanted programs and change the order of TV channels that appear on the screen. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Channel Setup”...
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Presetting channels manually After selecting “Manual Program”, select the program number to which you want to preset a channel. Manual Program Program: (1) Make sure “Program” is selected, then press TV System: VHF Low (2) Press V or v until the program number you want Fine: Auto Skip:...
x Changing the “Setup” setting The “Setup” menu allows you to change the menu language, change the picture size, label the connected equipment, select the color system and enjoy audio equipment sound. Press MENU. Press V or v to select the “Setup” icon Setup Language: English...
Additional Information x Connecting the 3D WOOFER and TWEETER You can enjoy high quality sound by connecting the 3D WOOFER and TWEETER as follows: Step 1 Front view of 3D Woofer and TWEETER 3D WOOFER + + + TWEETER Step 2 Black wire Blue White...
x Connecting optional components Connecting to the video input terminal ( t ) TV front panel Audio/Video cable (not supplied) Camcorder Audio cable (MONO) (not supplied) TV rear panel Walkman Antenna cable (not supplied) Audio/Video cable (MONO) (MONO) (not supplied) Note •...
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Connecting to the component video input terminal ( TV rear panel Component video cable (not supplied) (MONO) (MONO) DVD player Audio cable (not supplied) Notes • If your DVD player can output interlace and progressive mode signals, select the interlace output when connecting to (component video input) on your TV.
Troubleshooting If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following guide. If any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting guide Symptom Possible cause Solutions Page Snowy picture • The connection is loose • Check the antenna cable and connection or the cable is on the TV, VCR and at the wall.
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Dotted lines or interference from cars, equipment near the TV. stripes neon signs, hair dryers, – • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony power generators, etc. dealer for advice. – • Use a highly directional antenna. • Broadcast signals are...
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(standby) indicator flashes. Press ! indicator on indicates the possible (main power) to turn off your TV. your TV flashes problems. Contact your nearest Sony service center. red several times after every three seconds. • The “Signal Booster” is The TV screen...
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