If you have any questions or problems concerning the REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. projection -rv, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Note to CATV system Installer in the USA This symbol ts intended to alert the This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's...
Contents Preface Precautions ....:..........Welcome ................ Features ..............Important Information ............. Chapter 1: Setting Up Unpacking and Viewing Area ......... Connecting two VCRs (equipped with an Locating Controls and Connectors ......... 7 S video output jack) for tape editing ....17 Making Antenna Connections ........
• Watch another TV channel, video or cable image as a window picture, using Picture-in-Picture. • Operate the projection TV, plus Sony and most other manufacturers' video equipment, a cable converter box and a Sony multi disc player with the supplied Remote Commander, using the Pre-Programmed feature.
Important Information Please read the followi'ng information on using and maintaining the projection TV, for optimum viewing quality. _lbT£ • To prevent intemal heat built-up, do not block the • Poor color registration (the red, green and blue signals do ventilation openings.
Chapter 1: Setting Unpacking and Viewing . area Carefully follow the instructions on the outside of the packing carton to unpack the projection TV. Forthe best picture quality,tryto position the projection TV so thatyou canviewthe screenfrom withinthe areasshownbelow. Notes • The supplied accessories are packed in the bottom of the carton. Horizontal viewing area Be sure not to throw them away.
Locating Controls a ndConnectors For details,see the pages indicatedby the numberedblackcircle,_ Q Front Main pictureinputmode/video label Channelnumberdisplay SLEEP, MUTING displays• KPR-41EXR95 (The screendisplaysare the samefor all models.) caption display • MTS.(SAP) mode display • • PIP (Picture-in-Picture) input mode display • •...
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LocatingControls andConnectors Front inner I_nel KPR-41EXR95 Push to open VIDEO DEMO RETURN MENU LVIDEI )3 IN J MENU button* AN window A+/_- buttons* RETURN/FAVORITE button* • DEMO button • VIDE( 3 IN (input) jacks (VIDEO/L(MONO)- AUDIO-R) _ _ O * Buttons with the same function are also located on the RemoteCommander(p.
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Rear KPR-41 EXR95 I. '__I°+,,+:_i+ VHF/UHF antenna terminal• - • • AUDIO (VAR) OUT jacks • AUDIO OUT jacks lid • MONITOR OUT jacks • - • VIDEO 3 OUT jacks • t'l} VIDEO 1/2/3 IN jacks (_ - • CENTER SPEAKER IN terminals •...
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LocatingControlsandConnectors Remote Con_mander RM-Y112 (with the video control cover closed) SLEEP button• MUT,.G SLI.__ POWER button* MUTING buttonO FREEZETVNIDEO SWAP PIP (Picture-in-Picture) buttons POSITIONAUDIO nnrl TVNIDEO button* ®®®1 bu"onsO-00000_ JUMP button • JUMP DISPLAY button O ENTER button PICTURE +/-buttonsO NV WINDOW buttons, 0-00-00-0 0-00-0...
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Remote Commen_srRM-Y112=(with the video control cover open) MUTING SLEEP POWER r--I C=I FREEZEWNIOE0 SWAP r--i F-I r--i F-1 r--! POSITIONAUDIO r-l [--i r--i O (_) (_) _,N,_o ®®® ®®® r--! NV WINDOW VTR1-2-3 TV CABLESOX STANDARD STANDARD button _ _) Video operating buttons _) - _) I 11 Chapter 1: Setting Up...
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LocatingControls and Connectors Push open the lid (rear of the Remote Commander). Install two size AA (R6) batteries so that the (_ and O ends are inserted as shown. Replace the lid, About battery life Under normal operation, batteries will last up to half a year. if the Remote Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be worn out.
Making Antenna Connections .÷ Although you can use either an indoor or outdoor antenna with the projection TV, an outdoor antenna will provide you with better picture quality. You can receive cable TV by connecting a cable supplied by your local cable company. Check your antenna cable type.
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MakingAntennaConnections ,,,,, F/Ill "_,Wl/ (Rear of projection TV) Use an EAC-66 UN mixer(not supplied). Prepare the VHF antenna cable using the appropriate connector (p. 13). Connect the cable to the UN mixer. Connect the UN mixer to the VHF/UHF terminal. When you use the UN mixer Snow and noise may appear in the picture when viewing cable TV channels over 37 (W + 1).
To operate the video equipment, refer to the instruction manual that comes with the equipment. You can operate a Sony VCR or video disc player, or Set S-VIDEO to "ON" (p, 46). a non-Sony VCR with the supplfed Remote Commander.
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Connecting OtherEquipment : Signal flow (Rear of projection TV) VHF/UHF (Front inner panel) video audio input input VHF/ UHF _'_r " ' \ _ _" n_// ,, ,_,.,,_// to video_ _ to audio input input VHF/UHF output VCR, video disc player, etc. VMC-810S/820S audio/video _(not_supplied)
(Rear of projection TV) : Signalflow VIDEO2 V1DE03 V1DE03[_ S video MONITOR OUT €1 audio audio output S VIDEO* input input €1 YC-15V/30V "_YC-15V/30V RK-74A (not supplied) (not supplied) RK-74A _(not supplied) to audio to S video S video audio input input output...
Connecting OtherEquipment _'q--q: Signal flow (Rear of projection TV) (Front inner panel) to video j_ _ to audio input input to video _ _ to audio toaud,o tovideo , ', . r o 0,o0), to video_ to audio tO video _ !O audio o ,0u,\ijout0u, ! VMC-810/S820S...
: Signal flow (Rear of projection TV) RK-74A (not supplied) to line input Speaker Speaker to audio output Stereo amplifier Set the amplifier's function to line input. (Rear of projection TV) :Signal flow €1 to left_) terminal €= Speaker rIPi cords to center output...
Using theOn-Screen M enus The followingfl6_tChartshowsthe differentlevelsof on-screenmenusthatyou can use to make various adjustments and settings.See the indicatedpages for instructions on usingeach feature. For picture and sound quality adjustment Adjustment screen Main menu Program palette menu VIDEO screen (p. 42) (pp.
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For presetting end 6(her functions AUTO PROGRAM screen (p.29) Main menu CH (channel) ERASE/ADD screen (pp. 31, 33) SET UP screen CH (channel) CAPTION screen (pp. 51 - 52) For CONVERGENCE adjustment Main menu CONVERGENCE screen VIDEO LABEL _IDEO LABEL (pp.
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To retum to the normal screen. Press MENU. The language is selected. Press RETURN. Notes concerning menus • During PIP (Picture-in-Picture) mode, the on-screen menus may overlap the window RETURN picture. • The menus disappear automatically, if you do not press a button within 90 seconds. Spanish menu Chapter,;...
Adjusting C olor Registration ( CONVERGENCE) In a projection TV, the projection tube image appears on the screen in three color layers (red, green and blue). If these layers are not in proper registration, the color is poor and the picture blurs. To correct this, perform the CONVERGENCE SLEEPIER MUTING adjustment.
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To return to the previous menu Press AN WINDOW +/- until the cursor Theadjustment line is selected. Press RETURN. points to = _ MENU." Then press RETURN. RETURN To return to the main menu Repeat the above,untilyou reachthe main menu. ${LECT_ RETUgg EXET_...
Setting CABLE O NorOFF If you have cable connected to the projection TV, follow the steps below to set the cable connection on or off. Set CABLE OFF to preset or watch VHF or UHF channels, and set CABLE ON to preset or watch cable TV channels. MUTING SLEEP POWER r--l...
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• Cable "IV channel chart* PressAN WINDOW +/- to select=ON"or =OFF." Cable TV systems use letters or numbers to designate channels. To tune in a channel, refer to the chart below. Number on this TV Corresponding CATV channel REC17; F L_ Press RETURN.
Presetting T VChannels By presettingTV _hannels to the projection TV, you can selectchannelsby pressing =CH (CHANNEL) ÷1-. (You can selectVHF channels2-13 withoutpresetting.) Follow these instructions to preset all the receivable VHF, UHF or cable "IV MUTING SLEEP POWER channels to the projection TV. r--! C23r--1 Notes...
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|" " Receivable channels for this projection Press RETURN. The set up menu appears. VHF: 2 - 13 UHF: 14 - 69 "CABLE: AUTO PROGRAM Cable: 1 - 125 RETURN C½ ERASE/ADD CH CAPTION VIDEO LABEL To select TV channels without DIRECT PLAY presetting FAVORITE CHANNEL...
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Presetting TV Channels Followthese instructions t o erase unnecessary TV channels,so that whenyou MUTING pressCH +/-, the channel(s)are skipped. FREEZE W/VIDEO SWAP EZl{_ F-I El E3 POSITIONAUDIO Press MENU The mainmenuappears. r--1 r--i r--1 0®® _v_o ®®® 0®® Press AN WINDOW +/- until the cursor points to "SET UP." I'JqPROG PALETTE h'_MODE SET V'I'R1-2-3...
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" " To erase another channel Repeat steps6 - 7. TheCH ERASE/ADD screen appears,andthe cursorpointsto "ERASE." Press RETURN. To return to the previous menu Press A/V WINDOW +/- until the cursor RETURN points to = ;:) MENU." Then press RETURN. To return to the main menu Repeat the above, until you reach the main menu.
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PresettingTV Channels Follow these instructions to add TV channels one by one to the selection SLEEP POWER MUTING r--1 r--1 memory, or to replace a "iV channel you previously erased (pp. 30 - 31). FREEZE W/VIDEO SWAP [--I r--I r--I F-) [::1 POSITIONAUDIO Press MENU Themain menuappears.
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To add another channel Repeat steps 7 - 8. The CH ERASE/ADD screenappears. Press RETURN. _]CI{ ,, , EBASEIADO To return to the previous menu ,ERASE PressA/V WINDOW +/- untilthe cursor RETURN points to = _ MENU." Then pressRETURN. Select channel.
chapter 2: Using Basic Features Watching W Programs Make sure that the TV/CABLE BOX selector on the Remote Commander is set to TV, in order to control the projection TV with the Remote Commander. MUTING Set the cable connection on or off (pp. 26 - 27) to select the type of channel you want to watch, VHF/UHF or cable TV.
Selecting a Picture andSound Mode Thisprojection TV'features fourmodes(STANDARD, MOVIE, SPORTS, NEWS) that offerdifferentpictureand soundqualities. Choosethe one that bestsuitsthe typeof programthat you wantto watch. Example: Select MOVIE mode for picture and sound that gives you the sense of being in a movie theater. Press MENU.
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To return to the l_revious menu Press AN WINDOW +/- until the cursor Followthese instructions t o selectstandardmodewithoutusingthe on-screen points to _ _ MENU." menus. Then press RETURN. To return to the main menu Press STANDARD. Repeat the above, until you reach the main menu.
Chapter 3: Using Advanced Features Watching T woPictures a tOnce (PIP You can watch both the main picture and a window picture simultaneously, using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) function. Remote Commander The projection TV is equipped with one-tuner PIP. To watch two IV channels simultaneously, you must first connect a VCR to the projection TV, which will enable you to watch a second "IV channel through the VCR tuner.
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To use Picture-in-Picture with pay cable TV input, make the Remote Commander connections to your cable converter box as shown below. (Front inner panel) MUTING SLEEP POWER r--1 r--l r--1 FREEZEWNIDE0 SWAP lE r-1 ma r_ _ POSITIONAUDIO r--i r--1 r--1 .,,,t_, : Signal flow (Rear of projection TV) Press PIP to display a window picture.
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WatchingTwoPicturesat Once(PIP) Follow these instructions to change the position of the Use the FREEZE function to display a still picture. This window picture on the screen. function is useful when you want to write down a recipe from a cooking program, a displayed address or phone number Remote Commander and so on.
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Followthese instructions to swapthe inputsignalsof the mainand windowpictures. Remote Commander MUTING FREEZEW/VIDEO SWAP r--I CI ! CH-- POSITIONAUDIO r--1 r--i r--i Press PIP to display a window picture. Each time you press SWAP, the images from the main and Press SWAP. window pictures switch places.
Adjusting t heProjection T V You can adjust the'picture and sound for each input mode ('I'V, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3) by pressing TVNIDEO Press RETURN. The VIDEO screenappears. on the projection TV or on the Remote Commander to select the input mode, before making the adjustments.
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To adjust other itenls " Repeat steps-5- 8. To restore the factory settings for all the items Select "STANDARD" on the program palette menu, and press RETURN; or, press STANDARD on the Remote Commander. Allthe items, includingTRINITONE (p. 44) and NR (p. 45) returnto theiroriginalfactorysettings.
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The VIDEO screen appears. Color picture tubes are usually manufactured with a fixed color temperature (tint) that determines the "warmth" (red tint) or =coolness" (blue tint) of the picture. Use the Sony Trinitone feature to adjust the picture color to your preference.
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"NR." Press AN WINDOW +/- until the cursor points to Follow these instructions to reduce picture noise. Remote Commander • PI CT UR E' ] l_i_illilllliUlt' JUMP ......D_Y(_ ENTER COLOR litll_lllll(I(l( .... ", BRIGHT Illlltlllllll(t( .... ;;,, SHA RP glmlifl"""",'"_ /VV WINDOW TRINITONE: LOW MENU...
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Adjusting the ProjectionTV Press RETURN. The modedisplaytums red. Follow these instructions to set S-VIDEO on or off, depending on the kind of video equipment you have connected to the projection TV. For instructions on connecting video equipment, see pp. 15 - 18. Note PressAN WINDOW +/- to select"ON"or "OFF."...
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PressRETURN. The adjustment screen appears. Follow these instructions to adjust the TREBLE, BASS and BALANCE. ', AUOIO ; i!iiii! i ¸ Remote Commender (with video control cover open) ;" k; NV WINDOW REII_N BASS It Hill i111111111_ """ ." VTR1-2-3 TV CABLEBO) mr -n Press AN WINDOW...
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Adjusting the Projection TV _AUDIO." Press AN WINDOW +/- until the cursor points to For lifelike sound reproduction, follow the instructions below to select the SRS mode you prefer. In SRS AUTO mode, SRS functions in both monaural and stereo modes. Monaural sound programs will have a 'simulated stereo' effect.
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PressAN WINDOW +/- untilthe cursorpointsto =MTS." Follow these instructions to select an MTS mode. Select MAIN mode to listen to stereo sound. The STEREO lampon theprojectionTV lightsup whenever a stereobroadcastis received. Select SAP mode to listen to Second Audio Programs. The modedisplayturnsred.
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Adjusting the ProjectionTV Press RETURN. Themodedisplayturnsred. Follow these instructions to set SPEAKER to "CENTER" when you connect an audio system (p.19), and to "MAIN" when you want to listen to the sound from the projection TV speakers. =CENTER." Remote Commander PressNVWINDOW +/-toselect"MAIN"or JUMP...
Customizing theScreen Display Press RETURN. TheCH CAPTION screenappears. Follow these instructions to caption each channel number display with a name, for instance, the television station call letters. (You can set up to four letters or numbers). Example: Caption channel 15 as "NBC." Remote Commander ®0@ channel =15."...
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Customizing the ScreenDisplay Press AN WINDOW +/- to select a blank space. Remote Commander JUMP AN WINDOW ="=HH PICTURE VTR1-2-3 TV CABLEBOX Press RETURN. mr_n The setting is complete. When you select or display the channel number, the channel caption also appears. Press AN WINDOW +/- to select "B."...
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Press RETURN. The VIDEO LABELscreenappears. Followtheseinstructions to labeleach inputmode, in order to identify the equipmentconnected to each inputterminal. Example: Label VIDEO 1 IN as =VHS." Remote Commander JUMP AN WINDOW Press AN WINDOW +/- until the cursor points to the input mode you want to label.
Using Timer-Activated Functions Press RETURN. Thetimemenuappears. If you live in an area that uses daylight savings time, set DAYLIGHT SAVING to "YES" or "NO" depending on the season, before setting the current time. At the next daylight savings date, you will be able to automatically adjust all the time-related settings (CURRENT TIME, ON/OFF TIMER and CHANNEL BLOCK) simply by changing the DAYLIGHT SAVING setting.
Press RETURN again. The CURRENT TIME SET screenappears,witha reminder Follow these instructions to set the current time. The toset DAYLIGHT SAVING. correct current time must be set in order to use the other time-related functions (DAYLIGHT SAVING, ON/OFF TIMER, CHANNEL BLOCK). Example: Set the time to 3:15 PM, Monday.
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UsingTimer-Activated Functions Press RETURN. Thecursor pointsto "START." Remote Commander AN WINDOW the clock. Check the actual time, and press RETURN to start Thesettingis complete. !2E3 V'I'R1-2-3 TV _BOX To reset the Ume Display the CURRENT TIME SET screen and repeat steps 5-12.
Press RETURN. The ON/OFF TIMER screen appears, and the cursor points Followthese instructions t o make the program of your to"l." choiceappearon the screenat a specified time. (_ON/OFFTIMER 1"1..Example: Set the timer to turn on the projection TV every --:--AM H CH_._ Monday through Friday at 1:30 AM for 3 hours, 2 ..
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UsingTimer-Activated Functions Press/VV WINDOW +/- to select "8" (channel); then press RETURN. Remote Commander The TIMER lamplights,indicating thatthe se_ng is JUMP complete. D_Y(_ ENTER Each time youpressAN WINDOW +/-, the channel numberchangesfrom 1- 125in sequence. AN WINDOW MENU VTR1-2-3 TV CABLE BOX The display"TIMER WILLBE OFF"...
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Fig. 1 Selecting the day(s) of the week When you press AN WINDOW +, the days of the week appear in the following order:. .,_I €I .--4 .< €I I 59 Chapter 3: Using Advanced Features...
UsingTimer-Activated Functions Press AN WINDOW +/- until the cursor points to "CHANNEL BLOCK." Follow these instructions to prevent a channel from appearing on the screen during the time that you specify. You can use this function to prevent children from watching unsuitable programs.
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To erase a CHANNEL BLOCK setting Display the CHANNEL BLOCK screen and select a blank Press A/V WINDOW press RETURN. +/- to select =:30" (minutes); then space for the day. Each time you press A/V WINDOW +/--, the minutes change The CHANNEL BLOCKsettingis erased.
Setting FAVORITE CHANNEL By setting FAVOR'ITE CHANNEL, you can select the channels you use most frequently (up to seven channels) Press RETURN. The FAVORITE CHANNEL screen appears, and the cursor simply by pressing RETURN. points to the first channel position. Remote Commander _FAVORITE CHANHEL_...
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Selectinga favoritechannel After s etting t hechannels, follow these instructions toselect thechannel youwant t owatch. Press RETURN. The FAVORITE CHANNEL displayappears. Note If you have set channel captions (pp. 51 - 52), the captions appear with the channel numbers. Press ,aJVWINDOW +/- to select the channel you want to watch;...
Remote Commander. To turn on or off Press POWER. Follow these instructions to operate Sony video cassette recorders (Beta, 8 mm and VHS) and video disc players To change channels Press CH +/-.
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Remote Commander will not operate. • If you set another manufacturer's code to a VTR1-2-3 MDP selector position (pp. 66 - 67), you must also set the Sony code to operate Sony equipment. Caution When you replace the batteries,do so withinapproximately 30 minutes.Otherwisethe settings youmade underthe...
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CODE SET STANDARD Set the V'I'R1-2-3 MDP selector to V'rR2. VTR1-2-3 Note To use another manufact"_er's equipment besides a Sony VCR, set the selector to a position not being used for your Sony video equipment. Chapter 3: Using Advanced Features...
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Video disc player FUNAI Note GENERAL ELECTRIC 05, 08 In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your non-Sony GOLDSTAR video equipment with the supplied Remote Commander. This is HITACHI 07, 08, 36 because your equipment may use a code that is not provided with this Remote Commander.
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Usingthe Pre-Programmed RemoteCommander While pressing CODE SET, press 6 and 8 (Zenith's code number-- see Fig. 5) and ENTER. Follow these instructions to set the manufacturer's code, which will enable you to operate a connected cable converter box with the pre-programmed Remote CODESET Commander.
-D]l-'i_e,Ii I_W_41: [_r'_llii.i _.1 L7_o];4 into].[--] [.il|--loll|_- Press AN WINDOW +/- until the cursor points to "DIRECT PLAY." Follow these instructions to switch from TV to VCR mode by simply pressing the I_ (playback) button on the supplied Remote Commander. Example: Connect your VCR to the VIDEO 2 IN jacks, and set the VTR1-2-3 MDP selector to VTR2.
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Usingthe Pre-Programmed RemoteCommander Remote Commander JUMP AN WINDOW /R-=HH MENU RETURN PICTURE VTR1-2-3 TV CABLE BO_ Press AN WINDOW +/- to select the V'I'R selector mode you have set on the Remote Commander. (When the VTR1-2-3 MDP selector is set to VTR2, select =VTR 2.") Each timeyoupressA/V WINDOW +/--, "VTR 1,""VTR2,"...
App_ndix Troubleshooting Disturbances in pictui:e and sound can often be elimihated by checking the symptoms and following the suggestions listed here. If the problem still cannot be solved, contact your nearest service facility. Possible causes and remedies symptom • Make sure POWER is switched on. •...
VIDEO IN 2 and 3 Video (phono jacks): 1 Vp-p, 75-ohms unbalanced, sync negative Audio (phone jacks): The CO) SoundRetrievalSystemis manufactured by Sony 500 mVrms (100% modulation) Corporationunderlicensefrom the HughesAircraft Impedance: 47 Idlohms Company,a subsidiary of GM Hughes Electronics. I t is...
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