Sony Grand Wega KF-42SX300U Operating Instructions Manual
Sony Grand Wega KF-42SX300U Operating Instructions Manual

Sony Grand Wega KF-42SX300U Operating Instructions Manual

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LCD Colour TV
Operating Instructions
Before operating the TV, please read the "Safety Information"
section of this manual. Retain this manual for future reference.
KF-42SX300U
KF-50SX300U
KF-60SX300U
©2003 by Sony Corporation
4-096-858-32 (1)
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  • Page 1 4-096-858-32 (1) LCD Colour TV Operating Instructions Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety Information” section of this manual. Retain this manual for future reference. KF-42SX300U KF-50SX300U KF-60SX300U ©2003 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2: Notice For Customers In The United Kingdom

    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. FUSE How to replace the fuse Open the fuse compartment with a blade screwdriver, and replace the fuse.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Thank you for choosing this Sony product. Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. • Symbols used in the manual: • Important information. • Buttons shaded white on the remote control show you the buttons you have to press to follow the sequence of •...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety Information For environmental and safety reasons, it Never push objects of any kind into the is recommended that the TV is not left if This set is to operate on a 220-240V AC set as this could result in a fire or electric standby when unused.
  • Page 5 Additional Safety Information • Do not block or cover the ventilation opening situated on the bottom rear of the TV set. For ventilation, leave a space of at least 10 cm from the wall. • If after transporting the TV set, directly from a cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature has changed suddenly, pictures may be blurred or show poor colour over portions of the picture.
  • Page 6: Overview & Installation

    Checking the Accessories supplied 2 Brackets 1 Hexagon key 2 Batteries (AAA size) 2 Screws 1 PC input cable 1 Cleaning cloth 1 Remote control (RM-906) Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Make sure you insert the supplied batteries using the correct polarities. Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environmental friendly way.
  • Page 7: Overview Of Remote Control Buttons

    2.5 seconds. 5 Selecting VCR double-digit: if Media Selector (w;) is switched to VCR, press this button to select double-digit channels for Sony's VCR e.g. 23, press -/-- first and next the buttons 2 and 3. 6 a) Recording button: If Media Selector (w;) is switched to VCR, press this button to record programmes.
  • Page 8: Overview Of The Tv Buttons

    Overview of the TV Buttons Remote control receiver To operate the remote control, pont it towards this receiver. Programme Up or Down Buttons (Selects TV channels) Volume control buttons Push up the flap Selecting on the front left On/Off Input source corner of the button Power on indicator (green colour).
  • Page 9: Connecting The Aerial And Vcr

    Connecting the Aerial and VCR • Connecting cables are not supplied. • For more details of VCR connections as well as other connections, please refer to page 24. The Scart lead is optional. If you use this optional connection it can improve picture and sound quality when using a VCR.
  • Page 10: First Time Operation

    Switching On the TV 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 are going to operate the TV, 3) check how to connect optional equipment to your TV, 4) search and store all available channels (TV Broadcast) and 5) change the order in which the channels (TV Broadcast) appear on the screen.
  • Page 11 A diagram will appear showing you how to connect a wide range Please connect your equipment of equipment to your TV set. Follow the instructions and finally according to this chart press the OK button to remove the picture and continue the automatic process.
  • Page 12: Introducing And Using The Menu System

    Introducing and Using the Menu System Your LCD TV uses an On-Screen menu system to guide you through the operations. Use the following buttons on the Remote Control to operate the menu system: Picture Adjustment To switch on the menu screens: Picture Mode: Live Contrast:...
  • Page 13: The Picture Adjustment Menu

    The Picture Adjustment Menu The “Picture Adjustment” menu allows you to alter the picture settings. To do this: Picture Adjustment Picture Adjustment Press the MENU button and then press OK to Picture Mode: Live Picture Mode: Live enter this menu. Next press to select the Contrast: Contrast:...
  • Page 14: The Sound Adjustment Menu

    The Sound Adjustment Menu The “Sound Adjustment” menu allows you to Picture Adjustment alter the sound settings. Picture Mode: Live Contrast: Reset Noise Reduction: To do this: Colour Tone: Cool Press the MENU button and press to select , then press OK to enter this menu. Next press to select the desired option and press OK.
  • Page 15 Right picture if you want to listen to the right screen. * 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.
  • Page 16: The Features Menu

    The Features Menu The “Features” menu allows you to alter vari- Picture Adjustment ous settings of the TV. Picture Mode: Live Contrast: Reset Noise Reduction: To do this: Colour Tone: Cool Press the MENU button and press twice to select , then press OK to enter this menu.
  • Page 17: Av3 Output

    AV3 OUTPUT This option allows you to select the source to be output from the Scart connector 3 so that you can record from this Scart any signal coming from the TV or from an external equipment connected to the Scart connector 2 or front connectors 4 or 4 and...
  • Page 18: The Set Up Menu

    The Set Up Menu The “Set Up” menu allows you to alter various Picture Adjustment options on this TV. Picture Mode: Live Contrast: Reset Noise Reduction: To do this: Colour Tone: Cool Press the MENU button and press three times to select , then press OK to enter this menu.
  • Page 19: Programme Labels

    PROGRAMME LABELS This option allows you to name a channel using up to five characters (letters or numbers). To do this: Once you have entered the "Set Up" menu as it is explained in the previous page and after selecting the option, press OK, then press to select the programme number with the channel you wish to name.
  • Page 20: Manual Programme Preset

    MANUAL PROGRAMME PRESET This option allows you to: Preset channels or the VCR channel one by one to the programme order of your choice. To do this: Once you have entered the “Set Up”menu as it is explained on page 18 and after selecting the "Manual Programme"...
  • Page 21: Pap (Picture And Picture)

    PAP (PICTURE AND PICTURE) PAP divides the screen into two to watch two pictures in format 4:3 simultaneously. Switching PAP on and off Press to display PAP. One of the screens will be framed to indicate that this is the active screen. It means that when you want to select Navegador Configuración del Sistema the PAP source, you will be doing it in the active screen.
  • Page 22: Teletext

    Teletext Teletext is an information service transmitted by most TV stations. The index page of the teletext service (usually page 100) gives you information on how to use the service. To operate teletext, use the remote control buttons as indicated below. Teletext errors may occur if you use a channel (TV Broadcast) with a weak signal.
  • Page 23: Nextview

    NexTView* *(depending on availability of service). NexTView is an on-screen electronic programme guide, providing you with programme information for different broadcasters. When looking for information you can search by theme (sports, art, etc...) or date. If wrong characters appear when viewing NexTView, use the menu system to enter the “Language” menu (see page 18) and select the same language as the NexTView is broadcasted.
  • Page 24: Connecting Equipment To The Tv

    Connecting Equipment to the TV • Using the following instructions you can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV set. • Connecting cables are not supplied. “PlayStation” is a product of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. S VHS/Hi8/ “PlayStation”...
  • Page 25: Viewing Pictures From Equipment Connected To The Tv

    Connecting Audio Equipment to the TV Conect your audio equipment to the audio output sockets D if you wish to amplify the audio output from TV. Next , using the menu system, select the “Sound Adjustment” menu and set the “TV Speakers” to “One time off” or "Permanent off"...
  • Page 26: Remote Control Configuration For Vcr Or Dvd

    Remote Control Configuration for VCR or DVD In it’s default condition this remote control will 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), the remote control needs to be configured.
  • Page 27: Optimum Viewing Area

    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 65º 65º (Optimum viewing position) Vertical viewing area 30º 30º (Optimum viewing position) Additional Information...
  • Page 28: Replacing The Lamp

    • 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 evironmentally friendly way.
  • Page 29 Loosen the screw with an object such as a coin and remove the lamp cover. Loosen the two screws and pull out the lamp. Loosen two screws with the Pull out the lamp by the handle. hexagon key supplied. The lamp is still extremely hot immediately after the power is turned off. Be careful that you don’t touch the front glass or surrounding area of the lamp or the glass of the lamp compartment.
  • Page 30: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications TV system: Rear Terminals Power Consumption: Depending on your country • AV1 210 W selection: B/G/H, D/K, L, I 21-pin scart connector Standby Power Consumption: ≤ (CENELEC standard) Colour system: including audio/video input, RGB input, TV audio/video Dimensions (w x h x d) : SECAM, NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only output.
  • Page 31: Pc Input Specifications

    PC Input Specifications PC Input Timing Input signal frequency: Horizontal: 31,4 - 48,4 KHz. Vertical: 59 - 61 Hz. Maximum Resolution: 1024 dots x -768 lines. Preset mode timing table for PC Nº Resolution Graphic mode Horizontal Vertical (dots x lines) frequency frequency (kHz)
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Here are some simple solutions to problems which may affect the picture and sound. Problem Solution No picture (screen is dark) and no • Check the aerial connection. sound. • Plug the TV in and press the button on the front of the TV. •...
  • Page 33 • If the remote control does not operate the VCR or DVD even when the Media Selector has been set correctly. Enter the necessary code set as explained on page 26. • Replace the batteries. • Contact your nearest Sony service centre. The standby indicator on the TV flashes.
  • Page 34: Television Channel Guide For United Kingdom

    Television Channel Number Guide channels 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...
  • Page 36 Sony España, S.A. Printed in Spain...

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