HISTORY INFORMATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MANUAL: AT-2 SERVICE MANUAL CHASSIS MODEL NAME REMOTE COMMANDER DESTINATION KE-42M1 RM-Y1003 ORIGINAL MANUAL ISSUE DATE: 6/2004 REVISION DATE REVISION TYPE SUBJECT 6/2004 No revisions or updates are applicable at this time. FLAT PANEL COLOR TELEVISION...
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Self Diagnosis Supported model AT-2 SERVICE MANUAL CHASSIS MODEL NAME REMOTE COMMANDER DESTINATION KE-42M1 RM-Y1003 DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY FREEZE FAVORITES MENU TOP MENU TV VIDEO 1/2/3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 RESET PIC OFF MTS/SAP...
KE-42M1 SPECIFICATIONS Power Requirements 120V AC, 60Hz Power Consumption (W) 370W In Use (Max) In Standby Under 1 W HDMI IN Inputs/Outputs VIDEO HDMI IN Video Video: 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i 1Vp-p, 75ohms unbalanced, sync negative S Video Audio: Twho channel linear PCM32, 44.1, and 48 kHz...
Ne les remplacer que par des composants Sony dont le numero de piece est indique dans le present manuel ou dans des supplements publies par Sony. Les reglages de circuit dont l’importance est critique pour la securite du fonctionnement sont identifi...
KE-42M1 SAFETY CHECK-OUT Leakage Test After correcting the original service problem, perform the following The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and from safety checks before releasing the set to the customer: all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microamperes).
KE-42M1 Self Diagnosis SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION Supported model The units in this manual contain a self-diagnostic function. If an error occurs, the STANDBY/TIMER LED will automatically begin to fl ash. The number of times the LED fl ashes translates to a probable source of the problem. A defi nition of the STANDBY/TIMER LED fl ash indicators is listed in the instruction manual for the user’s knowledge and reference.
KE-42M1 1-2. MAIN SHIELD REMOVAL Eighteen screws (+BVTP 4x16) Main Shield 1-3. P BOARD AND UPU BOARD REMOVAL Two screws (+PSW 3x8) Three Screws (+BVTP 3x12) P board Two screws (+PSW 3x12) U bracket assy Slide out to disconnect from Tuner...
KE-42M1 1-4. AU BOARD AND BP BOARD REMOVAL Four screws (+PSW 3x8) Five screws (+PSW 3x8) AU board BP board PWB bracket assy 1-5. F BOARD AND G2 BOARD REMOVAL Four screws Nine screws (+PSW 3x8) (+BVTP 3x12 ) F board...
KE-42M1 SECTION 2: ADJUSTMENTS 2-1. WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENTS 2-2. RESETTING DATA 1. Input a grayscale pattern. The TEST RESET resets all the customers adjustable data on the set to the factory defaults. 2. Enter into Service Mode. 3. Select ADJ ITEM from the Service Mode menu.
KE-42M1 2-4. PANEL VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT 2-5. REMOTE ADJUSTMENT BUTTONS AND INDICATORS Note: Panel Voltage Adjustment must be performed whenever the panel or the G2 Board is replaced. POWER MUTING DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE (Service Mode) (Enter into 1. Connect All White Video Signal to Video Input.
KE-42M1 SECTION 3: DIAGRAMS 3-1. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION G2 Board G1 Board BP Board AU Board F Board P Board H3 Board H1 Board UPU Board H2 Board KE-42M1...
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KE-42M1 3-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND The components identifi ed by shading and symbol are critical for safety. Replace SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS INFORMATION only with part number specifi ed. All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. pF : µµF 50WV or...
KE-42M1 3-3.BLOCK DIAGRAMS BTF-WA421 SP-L NJM4558AV CV/SV_2 TU L/ R TU L/ R TU Video TU Video TC 4052BF HP OUT (HP Amp) Y/C, CV I N (Center/SP SW) Video IN NJW1169 (Audio Pro) L/R I N BA3823 TA8216H Audio IN...
KE-42M1 BP BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (4 OF 6) I C 4003 PQ070XZ01ZP 3. 3 VREG — P3. 3 V FB4009 I C 4001 JL4003 MX29LV800ATTC-70G-800 TO(1/6) FB4010 C4014 6. 3 V CN4001 PCPU_A16 PCPU_A17 R4071 R4073 P3. 3 V 2012 5.
KE-42M1 BP BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (5 OF 6) C3711 0. 1 C3710 1608 6. 3 V FB3704 TO(1/6) I C 3702 D3. 3 V DS90C385MTDX D3. 3 V LVDSTRANSMI T TER LVDS_I N RB3711 TP3701 TP3702 TO(6/6) TXI N 4 —...
KE-42M1 AU BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (1 OF 4) — TU5500 TO ULU board CN9302 R5549 TO BP board D5501 TO ULU UDZS-TE17-10B R5554 CN1001 — CHIP 1/10W R5552 CHIP CN5504,5505 AGND R5515 R5530 1/10W 1/10W HP-DET-IN VGND R5517 HP-DET CHIP...
KE-42M1 SECTION 4: EXPLODED VIEWS Components not identifi ed by a part number or The component parts of an assembly are indicated by the Items marked with an asterisk are not stocked since description are not stocked because they are seldom reference numbers in the far right column of the parts list they are seldom required for routine service.
KE-42M1 NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading and mark are critical for safety. NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
KE-42M1 NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading and mark are critical for safety. NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
KE-42M1 NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading and mark are critical for safety. NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
KE-42M1 NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading and mark are critical for safety. NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
KE-42M1 SECTION 5: ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading RESISTORS The components in this manual identifi ed by the following mark are critical for safety. Replace only symbol: indicate parts that have been carefully factory- • All resistors are in ohms with part number specifi...
KE-42M1 NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
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KE-42M1 NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
KE-42M1 NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
KE-42M1 NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
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KE-42M1 NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
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KE-42M1 NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
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In an effort to reduce the size of this pdf fi le the tiled schematics are not attached to this Service Manual. To receive a complete set of the tiled schematics for this manual please submit a request to Nita Wardlaw at nita.wardlaw@am.sony.com.
Serial No. Contacting Sony If, after reading the following instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony TV, please call one of the following numbers. Customers in the continental United States contact the Direct Response Center at:...
WARNING NOTIFICATION Installing s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do This equipment has been tested and found to not expose the TV to rain or moisture. comply with the limits for a Class B digital block the ventilation openings.
Sufficient expertise is required for installing the specified product. Be WARNING sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or contractors and pay To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions should be adequate attention to safety during the installation.
Use only a cart or stand recommended by Sony for s Do not convert or damage the AC power cord or display interface the specific model of TV. No part of the TV unit cable.
s Do not install the unit turned backward or Installation and moving sideways. s Do not install the unit turned over or upside Carry the TV in the specified manner down. s Never cover the slots and openings with a Carrying the TV requires at least two people.
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Outdoor use Antennas Do not install this unit outdoors. If the unit is exposed to rain, it may result in fire or electric Outdoor Antenna Grounding shock. If the unit is exposed to direct sunlight, the unit may heat up and it may damage the If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below.
Important Safety Instructions Service 1) Read these instructions. Damage Requiring Service 2) Keep these instructions. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified 3) Heed all warnings. service personnel under the following conditions: 4) Follow all instructions. s When the power cord or plug is 5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
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Table of Contents Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver Installing the TV with HDMI Connector......31 Unpacking ..........11 Connecting a DVD Player or Digital Satellite Receiver via AV Receiver with Overview of the Remote Control .... 11 CENTER SPEAKER IN terminals ..33 Remote Control Descriptions ...
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Using Advanced Features Adjusting the Picture Position Vertically ..........57 Adjusting the Picture Position Horizontally ......... 58 Adjusting the Picture Quality ....59 Adjusting the Sound Quality ....61 Selecting Stereo or Bilingual Programs ..........63 Selecting stereo or bilingual programs using the menu ....
Installing the TV Overview of the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control’s battery compartment. Unpacking When you unpack this unit, make sure it includes the following: Remote control (1) and AC power cord (1)
Button Description Remote Control Descriptions 1 DVD/VCR, SAT/ Press to turn on and off the equipment CABLE Power you have programmed into the remote control. For details, see “Programming Buttons the Remote Control” on page 14. DVD/VCR: Press to turn on and off the DVD/ SAT/ POWER...
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Button Description Button Description Press to select the video equipment Press to select the sound effect modes: 0 Input Select connected to the TV’s video inputs. TruSurround, Off. The sound effect Buttons modes can be also accessed in the TV: Press to select the TV to watch the Audio menu.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased. • In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your equipment with the Sony remote control. In this case, use the equipment’s own remote control unit.
327, 328 Fisher 330, 335 * If an Aiwa VCR does not work even Signature 2000 (M.Ward) 338, 327 Funai though you enter the code for Aiwa, SV 2000 General Electronics 329, 304, 309 enter the code for Sony instead.
Operating a Cable Box Using your Remote Controls with Other Equipment Press Turn on/off SAT/CABLE (POWER) POWER buttons Control a cable box SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) (DVD/VCR, Select a channel 0 - 9 buttons, ENT (enter) SAT/CABLE) Change channels CH +/– DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING...
Display the menu (Setup) MENU Display the top menu TOP MENU V, v, B, b, Operate the DVD menu Operating a 5.1 DVD AV System (Sony DAV) Press Turn on/off DVD/VCR (POWER) Select other equipment connected to the DAV Skip a disk...
Overview of the TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Controls and Connectors To open the drop-down panel To open the drop-down panel of your TV, push up the panel door just under the v mark until you hear a click, then the panel door will open.
Rear Panel Connectors AC IN AUDIO IN VHF/UHF VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN S VIDEO CENTER SPEAKER 180W (6 ) MAX VIDEO AUDIO OUT L(MONO) L(MONO) (VAR/FIX) AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO Jack Description 1 HDMI 5 IN HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video HDMI/L-AUDIO-R interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a digital satellite receiver, digital cable box, DVD player, and AV receiver.
Preventing the TV from Falling Down After connections with antennas and other equipment are completed, be sure to attach the supplied clamp screws to the rear of the TV, and pass a sturdy cord or chain and attach it to a wall or pillar. Remove one of the two screws at the rear of the TV, then attach the supplied clamp screw to the screw hole.
Connecting and Connecting directly to cable or an antenna Setting the TV VHF only or VHF/UHF or cable 75-ohm coaxial Rear of TV cable (supplied) VHF/UHF jack Basic Connections Note It is strongly recommended to connect the antenna using a 75- (Connecting Cable or an ohm coaxial cable to get optimum picture quality.
Connecting Optional Equipment Use the instructions in this section to connect the following optional equipment: If you are connecting See page VCR and Cable TV 23 page Satellite Receiver 24 page Satellite Receiver and VCR 25 page AV Receiver 26 page DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 27 page DVD Player with S Video and Audio Connectors...
Connecting a VCR and Cable TV Use this hookup if: • You subscribe to a cable TV system that does not require a cable box. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s IN jack. Using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
Connecting a Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. Using A/V and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks (VIDEO 1 IN or VIDEO 3 IN).
Connecting a Satellite Receiver and a VCR Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack. Using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
Connecting an AV Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using an AUDIO cable, connect the TV’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the AV receiver’s AUDIO IN jacks. Rear of TV VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN S VIDEO CENTER SPEAKER AUDIO-L (white) 180W (6 ) MAX VIDEO...
Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors Use this hookup if: • Your DVD player has component (Y, P ) jacks. Tips • The Y, P and P jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled as Y, C and C , or Y, B-Y and R-Y.
Connecting a DVD Player with S Video and Audio Connectors Use this hookup if: • Your DVD player does not have component (Y, P ) jacks. Tips • If your DVD player has component video output connectors, for best picture quality, use the connection described on page 27.
Connecting a Digital Cable Box Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using a component video cable, connect the Digital Cable Box’s Y, P and P jacks to the Y, P and P jacks on the TV. Use the HD/DVD 4 IN connections.
Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using a component video cable, connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s Y, P and P jacks to the Y, P and P jacks on the TV. Use the HD/DVD 4 IN connections.
Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver with HDMI Connector Use this hookup if: • Your Digital Satellite Receiver has a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using an HDMI cable (not supplied), connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s HDMI OUT connector to the TV’s HDMI IN connector.
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When connecting to the Digital Satellite Receiver’s DVI-HDTV connector If the Digital Satellite Receiver does not have an HDMI connector, you can connect the TV’s HDMI IN connector to the Digital Satellite Receiver’s DVI-HDTV OUT connector using the HDMI cable (not supplied). Using a HDMI cable (not supplied), connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s DVI-HDTV OUT connector to the TV’s HDMI IN connector.
Connecting a DVD Player or Digital Satellite Receiver via AV Receiver with CENTER SPEAKER IN terminals Use this hookup if: • You have an audio equipment that has multi-channel speaker outputs, such as an AV Receiver with a Dolby Digital (AC-3) dcoder. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.
Connecting a Camcorder Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using an A/V cable, connect the Camcorder’s A/V OUT jack to the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks and VIDEO IN jack (VIDEO 2 IN). Tips • You can also use the VIDEO 1 IN and VIDEO 3 IN jacks located on the rear of the TV to connect your camcorder.
Press 1 (Power) on the TV. Setting the TV The Auto Setup menu automatically appears on the screen when you turn on the TV for the first time. Setting the Channels After you finish connecting your TV, you can run Auto Program to set up your channels.
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To watch VHF/UHF channels with an antenna To skip channels Press MENU. You can skip unnecessary channels when selecting channels using the CH +/– buttons. Press V/v to select (Channel), then press Press MENU. Press V/v to select “Cable,” then press Press V/v to select (Channel), then press Press V/v to select “Off,”...
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To fix in a TV channel If you have connected a cable box or satellite receiver to your TV, and do not intend to connect any other audio or video equipment, it is recommended that you fix a TV channel. Doing so will ensure no accidental channel switch when using your TV.
To open the menu screen and select the Using the Menu option Menu category Menu option Most of advanced settings and adjustments are Video performed using the menu screen. Return Mode: Vivid Basic operations to navigate through menus are Picture: Brightness: described below.
Press MENU. Selecting the On-screen Video Menu Language Return Mode: Vivid Picture: Brightness: Color: Hue: You can select the language to be displayed in all Sharpness: Color Temp.: Cool menus. Mild Mode: Select: Set: Exit: DVD/ SAT/ POWER Press V/v to select (Setup), then press MUTING CABLE...
Watching the TV Press POWER on the remote control. When the 1 (Power on/Stand by) LED goes off, press 1 Watching the TV (Power) on the TV. Select the desired channel using the 0-9 and ENT (enter) buttons. Press 0-9 to select a channel. The channel changes after 2 seconds.
Watching with closed caption Press V/v to select (Setup), then press You can display Caption Vision if the broadcaster Setup Return offers this service. Caption Vision: Video Label Language: English Auto YC: DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE Select: Back: Set: Exit: MODE PICTURE WIDE...
Press PICTURE repeatedly until the desired mode Selecting the Picture appears. Mode Each time you press the button, the Picture Mode changes as follows: You can select one of three different Picture Modes MODE that best suits the program you are watching. PICTURE Furthermore, you can adjust the picture quality for each Picture Mode (see pages 59, 60).
Notes Selecting the Effect • You cannot select the Effect mode if “Speaker” in the (Audio) menu is set to “Off.” Mode • The Effect mode is valid only on the TV’s speakers and on headphones. So you cannot enjoy sound effects of TruSurround when you listen to a program through the “TruSurround*”...
Press WIDE repeatedly until the desired Wide Using the Wide Screen Screen Mode appears. Mode Each time you press the button, the Wide Screen Mode changes as follows: The Wide Screen Mode lets you watch any signals or MODE other picture sizes such as Letterbox in several Wide WIDE Screen Modes (16:9 aspect ratio).
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Changing the Wide Screen Mode Original source Original source 4:3 source 16:9 source (Standard definition source) (High definition source) MODE MODE WIDE WIDE Wide Zoom Wide Zoom enlarge to fill the screen with enlarge to fill the screen with minimum distortion minimum distortion MODE MODE...
Changing the Wide Screen Mode Press MENU. using the menu Video Return Mode: Vivid Picture: Brightness: DVD/ SAT/ POWER Color: MUTING CABLE Hue: Sharpness: Color Temp.: Cool MODE Mild Mode: PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY Select: Set: Exit: Press V/v to select (Screen), then press Screen Return...
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The Wide Screen Mode options available in the (Screen) menu Option Description Wide Mode Select to enlarge to fill the screen with minimum distortion. Wide Zoom Select a Wide Mode to use for 4:3 sources. Normal Select to display 4:3 picture in original size when the original source is 4:3 (Standard definition source).
Using the Freeze Using the Picture Off Function Function You can use this feature to write down information The Picture Off function lets you enjoy music from such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. radio programs of digital broadcasts or DVDs with the TV screen turned off.
Press V/v to select (Audio), then press Using the Center Speaker Feature Audio Return Treble: Bass: Balance: You can use the TV’s speakers as the center speaker Steady Sound: Auto Effect: of your audio system and control its sound volume MTS: Stereo Speaker:...
Listening to the center speaker Press the Input Select buttons (VIDEO 1/2/3, VIDEO 4 or VIDEO 5) to select the video input sound from the TV’s speakers selecting “Center Speaker Mode.” TV VIDEO 1/2/3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE...
Adjusting the phase of the sound Press V/v to select (Audio), then press You can adjust the phase of sound when using the Audio Video 1 Return TV’s speakers as the center speaker. If sound from Treble: Bass: the TV’s speakers (as the center speaker) sound Balance: Steady Sound: unnatural, select “Reverse.”...
For video input 1, 2 and 3 Setting the Video Inputs Press VIDEO 1/2/3 repeatedly until the desired video input appears. You can enjoy images (and sound) from optional Each time you press VIDEO 1/2/3, the input video equipment connected to this unit by selecting changes as follows.
Press V/v to select “Video Label,” then press Using the Video Label and Skip Feature Setup Video Label Return You can make settings for each video input by Video 1 : Video 1 Video 2 : Video 2 choosing the label displayed on the screen. Video 3 : Video 3 Video 4 :...
Press V/v to select (Channel), then press Using Favorite Channels Channel You can select program channels from a list of Return Favorite Channels favorite channels that you preset. Cable: Channel Fix: Auto Program Channel Skip/Add Channel Label Setting your favorite channels Select: Back: Set:...
Watching favorite channels Using the Channel Label Feature DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE If you have set an optional label for the channel display or for Favorite Channels, you can have that MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY label displayed on the screen. DVD/ SAT/ POWER...
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Press V/v to select Press V/v to scroll through the label characters (Channel), then press (A-Z, 0-9, etc.), then press You can add up to 5 characters to the label. Channel Return Favorite Channels Cable: Channel Channel Fix: Channel Label Auto Program Return Channel Skip/Add...
Using Advanced Receive the picture you want to adjust, then press MENU. Features Video Return Mode: Vivid Picture: Brightness: Color: Hue: Sharpness: Color Temp.: Cool Mild Mode: Adjusting the Picture Select: Set: Exit: Position Vertically Press V/v to select (Screen), then press Screen You can move the position of the picture up and down Return...
Receive the picture you want to adjust, then Adjusting the Picture press MENU. Position Horizontally Video Return Mode: Vivid Picture: You can move the position of the picture left and right Brightness: Color: in the window. This function allows for horizontal Hue: Sharpness: Color Temp.:...
Press MENU. Adjusting the Picture Quality Video Return Mode: Vivid Picture: Brightness: You can adjust the picture quality for each Picture Color: Hue: Mode (“Vivid,” “Standard,” or “Pro”). Sharpness: Color Temp.: Cool You can adjust the picture quality for each video Mild Mode: input selected using the Input Select buttons, and Select:...
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Press V/v/B/b to make the desired adjustment, Selective options then press Option Description Setting Video Color Temp. Select to give the white Cool/ Return (Color colors a blue tint (Cool) Neutral/ Mode: Vivid Picture: Temperature) or a red tint (Warm). Warm Brightness: Color:...
Press MENU. Adjusting the Sound Quality Video Return Mode: Vivid Picture: Brightness: Color: You can adjust the sound quality for each video Hue: Sharpness: input selected using the Input Select buttons, and Color Temp.: Cool Mild Mode: store these adjustments in memory. Select: Set: Exit:...
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Adjustable options Press v/B Press V/b Option To decrease higher- To increase higher- Treble* pitched sounds. pitched sounds. Bass* To decrease lower- To increase lower- pitched sounds. pitched sounds. Balance* To emphasize the To emphasize the left speaker. right speaker. Selective options Option Description...
Selecting stereo or bilingual Selecting Stereo or programs using the menu Bilingual Programs Press MENU. You can enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs. Video Return Mode: Vivid FREEZE FAVORITES MENU Picture: 1, 5 Brightness: Color: Hue: TOP MENU Sharpness: Color Temp.: Cool Mild Mode: 2 - 4...
Press MENU. Selecting the TV Video Speakers or an External Return Mode: Vivid Picture: Brightness: Amplifier to Listen to Color: Hue: Sharpness: Color Temp.: Cool the TV Mild Mode: Select: Set: Exit: You can select if you want to listen to the TV from Press V/v to select (Audio), then press the TV speakers or from an external amplifier...
Press MENU. Selecting How to Video Control the Volume of Return Mode: Vivid Picture: Brightness: the TV’s Speakers Color: Hue: Sharpness: Color Temp.: Cool Mild Mode: You can select how to control the volume of the Select: Set: Exit: TV’s speakers when an external amplifier is Press V/v to select (Audio), then press connected to the TV’s audio outputs.
To block programs you feel unsuitable for your children, you need to set the TV for the desired 4 - 8 rating systems. Sony’s predetermined ratings are also available. See page 71 for a description of the ratings. The TV’s Parental Control feature functions by receiving the rating signal from your local broadcasting station or cable service provider.
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Enter a four-digit password using the 0-9 Press V/v to select your country/region (U.S.A. buttons, then, press or Canada), then press Parent Parent Return Lock: Select Country: U.S.A. Enter password Change Password using 0-9 buttons - - - - Back: Exit: Select: Back:...
To view blocked programs Selecting a Custom Rating You can view blocked programs by entering the password. If you want to select the ratings to be blocked from “Custom” once you have activated the Parental Press ENT (enter) when tuned to a blocked Control feature (page 66), follow the procedure program.
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Press V/v to select “Movie Rating,” then press To select a TV rating in U.S.A.: Press V/v to select “TV Rating,” then press Parent Movie Rating Return – – Parent PG-13: – TV Rating – Return NC-17: – Rating Content –...
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Press V/v to select the TV rating to be blocked, Repeat step 8 for other extenders. then press All programs that match the ratings you select indication automatically appears beside and higher, except for the extenders that were the selected rating and all ratings below it, canceled, will be blocked.
In G-rated films, no strong words are used, the violence is All Ages Admitted) These are original ratings that Sony has at a minimum, nudity and sex predetermined according to the viewer’s age. Each scenes are not present, nor is rating allows for viewing of certain programs, as there any drug use.
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U.S. TV ratings About the extenders of U.S. TV ratings U.S. TV ratings are for TV programs rated according TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA ratings have to the U.S. Television Parental Guidelines. additional content ratings called “extenders” to define additional viewing limits. The extenders are defined as follows: Description Option...
Ratings in Canada The Canadian English Language ratings are for TV programs in English broadcast in Canada. Sony’s predetermined ratings These are original ratings that Sony has predetermined Option Description according to the viewer’s age. Each rating allows you C (Programming intended for...
Canadian French Language ratings Using the Screen Saver The Canadian French Language ratings are for TV programs in French broadcast in Canada. Function Option Description If you continue to display the same image on the G (General) Programming intended for screen for a long period of time, part of that image audience of all ages.
Press MENU. Image Retention Video Recovery* Return Mode: Vivid Picture: Brightness: Color: To reduce the appearance of image retention that Hue: Sharpness: Color Temp.: Cool may have occurred, select “All White” option under Mild Mode: “Screen Saver” function in the (Screen) menu.
Press SLEEP repeatedly until the desired period of Turning Off the TV time appears. Automatically Each time you press the button, the period of time changes as follows: You can set the TV to turn off automatically after a predetermined period of time (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes).
Sony personnel of the TV’s condition. Press 1 (Power) on the TV to turn it off, and disconnect the power cord, then inform qualified Sony personnel or the Direct Response Center/ 1 (Power on/ Customer Relations Center of how the indicator Stand by) LED flashes (duration and interval).
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Problem Possible remedies Poor picture. • Check antenna/cable connections. • Check the antenna location and direction. Double images or ghosts. Only snow and noise appear • Check if the antenna is broken or bent. on the screen. • Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in normal use, 1-2 years at the seaside.) Dotted lines or stripes.
AUDIO OUT: Specifications 500 mVrms (100% modulation) More than 1 Vrms at the maximum volume setting (Variable) Television system: More than 500 mVrms (Fixed) American TV standard Headphones: Channel coverage: Stereo mini jack VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Impedance: 16 ohms Antenna: Speaker: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF...
Index 4:3 Default ..........47 Favorite channels ........54 Remote control ........11 Front and rear connectors ..... 18 battery installation ......11 Adjusting Full ............45 programming ........14 picture position ......57, 58 using with other equipment ....16 picture quality ........