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TV. Refer to them film must not be remox ed as it serves a safety hmction whenevt, r you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. remora 1 will increase the risk of serious inj my.
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f Y7 F %J _ /=-4f w ,,.,] _ .'_ J' E. k;2 %i+,l-'.'_t FKLJ .,J For your protection, please mad these instructions completelF; keep this manual for futuru reference. Never push objects of any kind into fl_e set Ca mfully observe and comply wffh all warnings, cautions...
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V_n_ at en Tbe slots and openings in the cabinet and in the For added protection for this television receiver d uriag a lightning back or bottom are. provided fi_l necessary storm, ol when it is left unattended and un used for long periods ventilation.
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Sound, Digital Reality Creation, CineMotion, MagicGate, Super Fine Pitch, MID, Clear Edge, ClearEdge VM and HD Detailer am trademarks of Sony Corporation. As an ENERGY STAR c'° Partneg Sony Corporation has determined that this prod uct meets the ENERGY STAR...
Overview ....................... Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega ............... Package Contents ................Features .................... Overview ....................... About the AC Power Cord ..............TV Controls and Connectors ................. Front Panel ..................Rear Panel ..................Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna ........Cable or Antenna Only ..............
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Programming Caption Vision ............Using the Applications Settings ..............Selecting Applications Options ............Glossary ....................... Contacting Sony ..................Troubleshooting ..................Remote Control ................Channels ..................Sound ..................... Picture ..................... General ................... Spedfica dons ....................Optional Accessories ................ In dex ......................
This chapter describes the contents of the package in which the TV is shipped and provides an overview of the features of your Wega TV. The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and comer-to- corner detail. You will recognize the superiority of Wega technology...
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ClearEdge VM Velocity Modulation: Sharpens picture definition by enhancing vertical lines. Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between programs and commercials. Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD (480p, 480i), and digital set-top box (HD1080i, 720p) connections. HD DetailerTM: Wideband video amplifier has a high bandwidth frequency...
Blinks when the TV is turned on, then shuts off when the picture is displayed. If the LED blinks continuousl}; this may indicate the TV needs service (see "Contacting Sony" on page 50). When lit, indicates one of the timers is set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off.
Rear Panel • Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than either composite video (flY) or VHF/UHF ('_J) connections. Connect to the composite A/V output jacks on your VCR or other video ..
Connecting Two RF If you want to watch RF signals for both antenna (over-the-air) cable broadcast signals, you'll need to use an optional A-B switch for Inputs RF inputs (not supplied), as shown below. * ,_¢ VHF/UHF Use the A-B selector to switch between the over-the-air signals and the cable signals.
Usethedirections in thissection toconnect thefollowingoptional equipment: • Making Video Your TV includes several types of video inputs. When connecting Connections your TV, use the outputs that are available on your components that provide the best video performance, as described below. HClml HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Watch cable channels Press V% I::O repeatedly to select the cable input. Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See to operate the VCR "Programming the Remote Control"...
VCR and Cable Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box;...
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Watch the VCR Press FVVII _<:_ repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See to operate the cable box or "Programming...
(VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control to operate If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program satellite receiver the remote control. See "Programming the Remote Control"...
• Satellite Receiver _<sat÷ te _e ve_andVC_ and VCR Connect the CATV cable or Antenna to the single (input) jack of the splitter. Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter's two output jacks to the TV's VHF/UHF jack.
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VCR is connected (VIDE() ] in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program to operate the satellite remote control. See "Programming the Remote Control"...
Watch the DVD player Press repeatedly to select the DVD input (VIDEO 4 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. to operate the DVD player See "Programming the Remote Control on pages 24-Z.
Watch the DVD player Press repeatedly to select the DVD input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. to operate the DVD player See "Programming the Remote Control"...
Camcorder For easy connection of a camcorder, the TV has front A/V input jacks. If you prefer, however, you can connect the camcorder to the TV's rear A/V input jacks. Use A/V cables to connect the camcorder's A/V output jacks to the TV's A/V input jacks.
DVI-Equipped If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has DVI (Digital Device Video Interface) output, use the following connection. Use an HDMI-Io-DVI cable to connect the device's DVI OUT jack to the TV's HDMI IN jack. Use an audio cable to connect the device's audio output jacks to the TV's HDMI analog audio input jacks.
HDMI-Equipped If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has a High- Device Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), use the following connection. Use the HDMI cable that came with your device to connect device's HDMI OUT jack to the TV's HDMI IN jack.
After you finish connecting the TV, you need to run the Initial Setup feature, which automatically creates a list of available analog and digital channels and lets you correct tilt and vertical correction settings. The Initial Setup screens appear when you turn on your TV for the first time after hooking it up.
Thischapter d escribes howtosetup, program, andusetheTV's remote control. Remove t hebatterycover f romtheremote control. InserttwosizeAAbatteries ( supplied) by matching theO and• terminals onthebatteries t othediagram insidethebattery compartment. Replace t hebattery cover..2...
Press to adjust the volume. v:;4 ._;; +; Press to program the remote control to operate non- "..Sony video equipment. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 24. Press to turn on and off the VCR or DVD : ?\";;_ ayer.
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:i_) :t The indicator lights upmomentarily when pressed to _. _ show which equipment theremote c ontrol is operating: Press tohave the remote c ontrol operate the VCR orDVDplayer. ',i¢Ci,I; Press tohave the remote c ontrol operate the satellite r eceiver orcable b ox. Press tohave theremote c ontrol operate theTV.
If you have video equipment other than Sony brand (or if you have a S_6_i_ ......i:;d_L:_" Sony; DVD/VCR combination unit) that you want to control with the TV's remote control, use the following procedure to program remote control. i W/vll/Ivl...
Set up the TV remote control to You must program the remote control the operate non-Sony equipment first time you use it. See "Programming (and Sony DVD/VCR the Remote Control" on page 24. combination unit) Operating a VCR Activate the remote control /<":?}/}...
Operating a Cable Activate the remote control J, ;\> to operate the cable box Turn on/off J_ :_: 'I_;: Select a channel ' ../" Change channels £ / Back to previous channel Operating a DVD Player Activate the remote control to operate the DVD Turn on/off...
This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV. Fora completelist of all Activate the remote control to Press r, _J" ," the functions of the remote operate the TV control,seepages21-25. Turn on/off the TV Press "_ / ,_J_ _ Tui_e directiy tO a cha_;_el To tui_e to analog chai_nels, press i_nd...
The program guide lets you review program information select both analog digital channels. GUIDE Press ;;!:on the TV's remote control. The program guide appears, with the currently selected program showing in the background. Scroll through the channel list Press _ _, Select the currently displayed Press _.
TheScreen M odefeature letsyouchange thepicturesizeforboth standard-definition (480i/480p) andhigh-definition ( 720p/1080i) W You also access the Screen sources. Call Mode settingsin tile ScreenSetthlgs..through For details, see page 39. Press repeatedly to toggle the following Screen Mode settings. Using Screen Mode with Standard Definition (480i/480p) Sources...
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Using Screen Mode with High-Definition (720p/1080i) Sources displays the picture at its original size. SCREEN If the source is a 16:9 high-definition (720p/1080i) signal, the picture fills the screen. If the source is a 4:3 standard-definition signal that has been upconverted, bars are shown to fill the 16:9 screen.
The Favorites Menu feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify. You can create a list using the Favorites Menu option in the Menu, Channel Setting, or by using the Add to Favorites feature in the Favorite Channels guide.
The External Inputs features lets .you select equipment that is connected to you TV. You External Inputs can assign a label to your equipment or skip unused inputs convefdentlT_ The Favorites feature lets select programs from the list of up to 16 favorites Favorites channels that you specify.
External Inputs in MENU The External Inputs feature lets you select the external inputs connected to your TV. You can also assign a label using Label Video Inputs in the Setup settings. Select External Inputs from the MENU control panel and press The External Inputs list appears.
Menu ?. Highlight Highlight an(] select _ select Press # / _ to highlight. Press _ to select. Selecting Picture The Picture Settings include the following options: Options :" g{':{ Select for enhanced picture contrast Youcan alsochangethe C_tstomized sharpness. PictureMode setting picture ......
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Sharpens picture definition to give every object a sharp, clean ¼_Iocity edge. Select from ..Modulation Youcan alsodlange the DRCMode usingthe D:_, Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x buttonon the remote density, for high quality sources (i.e., DVD control. player, satellite receiver). Recommended for moving pictures.
)isplayMenu 2. Highlightand Highlight aria selecl select MENU Press / _;to highlight. Press C_ to select. Selecting Sound The Sound Settings include the following options: Options /: "_,÷/ Reset the following options to the default setting: ; :d:)/:_, t;:u% _ ..Adjust to decrease or increase higher-pitched...
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Ai_ "/, When the broadcaster provides an alternate audio stream _%_For having access to (When (for instance, the audio may contain a different language), Ai/÷_ a "A,:!o, you can also available) this option allows to select from the aw_ilable audio use the guide button on the streal_lS, remote control.
I. Display Menu . Highlight a nd HNhhght a nd seecT selec] Press t _ to highlight. Press @ to select. Selecting Screen The Screen Settings include the following options: Mode Options Enables you to change the picture size for both standard- Youcan alsochangethe definition (480i/480p) and high-definition (720p/1080i) sources.
US_C • Highlight a nd Menu 7 Highlightanc ® selecl select MENU_ Press 4 / 4- to highlight. Press @ to select. Selecting Channel The Channel Settings include the following options: Options "i ..Lets you set up a list of your favorite channels, details, see "Using Favorites Menu"...
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Allows you to show or hide channels that appear in the Channels that you set to Program Guide (page 29) and when you use the ÷ can be accessed only buttons to channel surf. Channels that are set to with the buttons.
]. Dismay Menu 2. Highlight a nd 3. Highlight a nd select_ select_ Use the 9 buttons on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. If this is the first time you are creating this password, confirm the password entering it again.
Allows programs and movies that are Block progr_mls broadcast without a rating. or movies that ;,i;k Blocks all programs and movies that are are broadcast broadcast without a rating. without a rating ,, ..> ..For changing your password....
Canadian Models: For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes Selecting Custom following options. (For US models, see page 43.) Rating Options All children. Children 8 years and older. General programming. Parental Guidance. Viewers 14 and older. Adult programming. r_,, General programming.
• Display Menu L Highlight + Highligh[ select _ selec[ Press ¢ / @to highlight. Press@to select. Selecting The Setup Settings include the following options: Setup Options Allows you to select from several closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast with closed caption).
Normally," , _" ....7 _F • ..Allows you to correct any tilt of the picture. Press *_ or _, to choose a correction between +7 and -7 needto be adjustedthe first and press @. time you turn on the unit and after the unit is movedto a /, _ _ ..:..
Display Menu 2, Highlight and , Highlight ana selec_ _ seec_ MENU _÷1 Press / _ to highlight. Press C_) to select. Selecting The Applications Settings include the following options: Applications Options _, {: Select to set the clock, set the Sleep timer, and to program your TV to turn on and off at two scheduled viewing times.
A signalingmethodthat usescontinuouschangesinthe amplitudeor frequencyof an electronictransmission to conveyinformation. as_se<tado Refersto the ratio betweenthe width and heightof the screenandpicture image.This model hasa 16:9(widescreen) a spectratio. Component video issentthroughthreecables:two colorshade(chrominance) signalsandone brightness (luminance) s ignal.Component v ideoachieves g reatercoloraccuracy thancomposite video or SVIDEO bysplittingchrominance into two separate portions. Composite videois sentthrougha singlecable.Composite videocombines t he colorshade (chrominance) andbrightness (luminance) informationinto onevideosignal.
;h,,,_,._ If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only), or visit http://www.sony.com/TVsupport.
,,,/ If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may (screen not lit), no sound need service. Call your local Sony Service Center. _,,/ Make sure the power cord is plugged Press the/:IW_ button on the front of the TV.
Double i mages orghosts highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the Using problem. "Black box" on screen ,,,/ You have selected a text option in the Setup Settings and no text is available. (See page 45 to reset Setup selections.) To turn off this feature, set option to If you were trying to select closed...