Sony KE-42M1 manuel d'utilisation

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  • Page 1

    2-021-773-11 (1) EGA Fiat Panel Color TV Operating Instructions WEGA ENGINE @ 2004 Sony Corporation[...]

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    Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever yon call upon your Son?' dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. Contacting Sony Ifi after reading the following instructions, you have additional questions related to the use[...]

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    WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. A'I-I'ENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVR]R PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE This symbol is intended to alert the us[...]

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    CAUTION Use the following SONY appliance(s) only" with the following WALL- MOUNT BRACKET. Use with other WALL-MOLLNT BRACKET may cause instability and result in possible i11.iury. SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO. KE-42M1 SONY WALL-MOLrNT BRACKET MODEL NO. SU-PW2 To Customers Sufficient expertise is required for installing the specified product. Be sur[...]

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    For the set with a three-wire grounding type AC plug This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug. Overloading Do not overload wall outlet[...]

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    Installation and moving Carry the TV in the specified manner Carrying the TV requires at least two people. If you carry the TV in a maimer other than that specified and without the specified nnlnber of persons, it may drop and a serious i_iun" may result. Be sttre to follow the instructions given below. [] Carry the TV with the specified numbe[...]

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    Outdoor use Do not install this mlit outdoors. If the unit is exposed to rain it may result in fire or electric shock. If the unit is exposed to direct sunlight the unit may heat up and it may damage the unit. @ " L Vehicle and ceiling Do not install this tulit in a vehicle or hung from the ceiling. Bmnping of the vehicle may cause the set t[...]

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    Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: [] When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. [] If liquid has been spilled into the set. A_u_ _s_ P*a [] If the set has been exposed to rain or water. [] If the set has been sut!iect to exce[...]

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    Installing the TV Unpacking ................................................ 11 Overview of the Remote Control ............ 11 Remote Control Descriptions ........... 12 Programming the Remote Control ... 14 Using your Remote Controls with Other Equipment .................. 16 Overview of the TV Controls and Connectors .............................[...]

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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 .....[...]

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    Unpacking When you unpack this unit, make sure it includes the following: Remote control (1) and size AA batteries (2) AC power cord (1) 75-ohm coaxial cable (1) Overview of the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching the O and • on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control's battery compartment. # ...[...]

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    Remote Control Descriptions VOL CH RESET PIC OFF MTS/SAP (0) SONY J Tip The MTSiSAP button, the number 5 button and the CH + button have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the TV. Button [] DVD,VCR, SAT ....... CABLE Power Buttons [] MUTING [] PICTURE [] WIDE [] JUMP [] FREEZE Description Press to turn on and off the e[...]

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    Button [] Input Select Buttons [] VOL + .... [] RESET [] PIC OFF [] POWER [] DISPLAY [] SLEEP [] 0 - 9 ENTER [] MENU []GD [_F1 [] F2 [] CH+ .... Description Press to select the video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs. TV: Press to select the TV to watch the TV programs. VIDEO 1/2/3: Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipm[...]

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    Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment. 5 Sony Equipment Programmable Code Number DVD VCR 701 (Sony Dream System) SAT Cable 801 (Satellite Cable Box) If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the TV's remote control, use the tbllowing procedures to[...]

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    Manufacturer's codes Manufactm'er (ode Manufactm'er Code Go Video 322. 339 340 Syhania 308 309. 338_ DVD Goldstar 332 310 Manufacturer (ode Hitachi 306 304. 305. S?_aphonic 338 Sony 751 338 Tashiro 332 General Electric 755 Instant Replay 309_ 308 Tatung 314. 336, 337 Hitachi 758 JC Penney 309 305 304. Teac 314 336. 338_ JVC 756 330 3[...]

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    Using your Remote Controls with Other Equipment POWER buttons (DVD/VCR, SAT/CABLE) Operating a cable box To Press Turn on/off SAT/CABLE (POWER) Control a cable box SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION Select a channel 0-9 buttons, ENT (enter) Change channels CH +_ Go to the previous channel JUMP Operating a satellite receiver To Press Turn on/off SAT/CABLE (POWER) [...]

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    Operating a DVD player or DVD Changer To Press Turn on/off DVDiVCR (POWER) Control a DVD player DVDiVCR (FUNCTION) If you have a DVD changer, F 1 to skip disks Play Stop • Pause II (press again to resume normal playback) Step through different _ to step forward or tracks of an audio disc to step backward Step through different CH + to step forwar[...]

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    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 ::_ mark until you hear a click, then the panel door will open. Item/Jack Description [] (IR) Infrared Receiver Receives IR signals from the remote control. [] _&apo[...]

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    Rear Panel Connectors i VIDEO - _ I-L(MONO)- VIDEO IN _HD/DVD I_ I " Y© CENTERISPEAKER _-_L(MO AUDIO OUT I r Q -q < Jack Description [] HDMI INiL-AUDIO-R HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Inter_ace) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video (HDMI IN 5) interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a [...]

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    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. 1 Remove one of the two screws at the rear of the TV, then attach the supplied clamp screw to the screw hole. 2 R[...]

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    Connecting directly to cable or an antenna Basic Connections (Connecting Cable or an Antenna) Connector types You may find it necessary to use some of the following connector types during set up. Supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable Screw-on type Screw into connection. S VIDEO cable High quality video cable for enhanced picture quality _0 _'_ Align g[...]

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    Connecting Optional Equipment Use the instructions in this section to connect the following optional equipment: If you are connecting See page VCR and (?able TV 23 page Satellite Receiver 24 page Satellite Receiver and VCR 25 page Audio Receiver 26 page DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 27 page DVD Player with S Video and Audio Connectors [...]

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    Connecting a VCR and Cable TV Use this hookup if: • You subscribe to a cable TV system that does not require a cable box. 75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR's IN jack. 2 Using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable, connect the VCR's OUT.jack to the [...]

  • Page 24

    Connecting a Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver's SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Using AUDIO 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 IN 1 or 3). 3 Co[...]

  • Page 25

    Connecting a Satellite Receiver and a VCR Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver's SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR's VHF/UHF IN jack. 3 Using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable, connect the VCR's OUT.jack to the TV's VHF/UH[...]

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    Connecting an Audio Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using an AUDIO cable, connect the TV's AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio receiver's AUDIO IN jacks. Rear of TV iiii i i! i!iiiiiiii ,, .......... : AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) -- AUDIO cable (not supplied) Audio input 6 Audio receiver (Compact AV system,[...]

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    Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors Use this hookup if: • Your DVD player has component (Y, Ps, PR).jacks. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using a component video cable, connect the DVD player's Y, Ps and Pa .jacks to the Y, PB and PRjacks on the TV. Use the HD/DVD IN 4 connections. Tip The Y[...]

  • Page 28

    Connecting a DVD Player with S Video and Audio Connectors Use this hookup if: ° Your DVD player does not have component (Y, Ps, PR).jacks. Tip If your DVD player has component video output connectors, for best picture quality, use the connection described on page 27. The Y, Ps and Pajacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled as Y, Cs and C_, o[...]

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    Connecting a Digital Cable Box Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using a component video cable, connect the Digital Cable Box's Y, Ps and PR jacks to the Y, Ps and Pa jacks on the TV. Use the HD/DVD IN 4 connections. Note Component video (Y, Ps, Px) connection is necessary to view 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Note[...]

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    Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using a component video cable, connect the Digital Satellite Receiver's Y, PB and PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks on the TV. Use the HD/DVD IN 4 connections. Note Component video (Y, PB,PR) connection is necessary to view 480p, 720p, and 10[...]

  • Page 31

    Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver with HDMI Connector Use this hookup if: • Your Digital Satellite Receiver has a High-Definition Multimedia Intert:ace (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[...]

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    When connecting to the Digital Satellite Receiver's DVI-HDTV connector It" 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 Dig[...]

  • Page 33

    Connecting a DVD Player or Digital Satellite Receiver via AV Receiver with CENTER SPEAKER IN terminals Use this hookup if: • You have a digital audio device that is PCM/Dolby Digital compatible, such as an AV Receiver with a Dolby Pro Logic system decoder. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 2 Using a SPEAKER cord, conne[...]

  • Page 34

    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 IN 2). Tip You can also use the VIDEO i and 3 jacks located on the rear of the TV to connect your camcorder. Front of TV VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (whi[...]

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    Setting the TV 1 Setting the Channels After you finish connecting your TV, you can run Auto Program to set up your channels. The Auto Setup menu appears when you turn your TV on for the first time after installing it. To skip channels, see page 36. Press (D (Power) on the TV. The Auto Setup menu automatically appears on the screen when you turn on [...]

  • Page 36

    To watch VHF/UHF channels with an antenna 1 Press MENU. 2 Press t1"/_ to select _ (Channel), then press GD. 3 Press tl,/_ to select "Cable," then press (Z). 4 Press tl,/_ to select "Oft," then press (2Z). 5 Perform steps 3 - 5 in "To perform Auto Program again" above. Note You cannot receive and set the cable TV c[...]

  • Page 37

    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. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press 4,/!1, to select _ (Channel), then press GD. 3 Press 4,/![...]

  • Page 38

    To open the menu screen and select the option Menu category Menu option MENU Press MENU to open the menu screen. Press to select the desired category, then press C_. To exit the menu screen, press MENU again. Setting option i!J Press _/,_ to select the option, then press '_ or (_. (The * button cannot be used on some menus.) (Example: when sel[...]

  • Page 39

    '1 Press MENU. MENU 2 Press 4,/11, to select _ (Setup), then press @. 3 Press 4,/11, to select "Language," then press @. © 0 ¢D o 5 ¢0 _0 o.. -q < 4 Press 4,/!1, to select your preferred language, then press @. 5 Press MENU to exit the menu screen. 39[...]

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    I Press POWER on the remote control. POWER Watching the TV MUTING 2 Tip When the (D (Power on Stand by) LED goes off, press (D (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. Press ENT (enter) to select immediately. Use the CH +/- buttons to sca[...]

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    Watching with closed caption You can display Caption Vision if the broadcaster offers this service. 2 Press tt/_ to select _ (Setup), then press @. 3 Press tt/ll, to select "Caption Vision" then press (23. 4 Press tt/_ to select your desired Caption Vision, then press @. o 2J" ¢Cl -q < Press MENU. MENU Select Off CC 1, (7(72, CC3[...]

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    Selecting the Picture Mode You can select one of three different Picture Modes that best suits the program you are watching. Furthermore, you can adjust the picture quality for each Picture Mode (see pages 59, 60). You can set a different Picture Mode tbr each video input that can be selected using the Input Select buttons, and store them in memory[...]

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    Selecting the Effect Mode "TruSurround*" approximates the surround effect produced by a multichannel system by using the left and right speakers. You can set the Effect mode tier each video input that can be selected using the Input Select buttons, and store them in memory. * TruSurround, TruSass, SRS and the (O)(P_ symbol are trademarks [...]

  • Page 44

    Using the Wide Screen Mode The Wide Screen Mode lets you watch any signals or other picture sizes such as Letterbox in several Wide Screen Modes (16:9 aspect ratio). Tip The "aspect ratio" is the ratio of width to height of'the screen. 16:9 is also refen'ed to as widescreen format. Changing the Wide Screen Mode Press WIDE repeat[...]

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    Changing the Wide Screen Mode WIDE € WIDE € Wide Zoom 1 magnify the original picture while keeping original WIDE image as much as possible WIDE magnify the original picture while keeping original image as nmch as possible Normal This mode is not available 23" -4 < WIDE display 4:3 picture in original size WIDE Full ) magnify the origina[...]

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    Changing the Wide Screen Mode using the menu iiiiiii',,i_ M_i_i_°_i_i_i_!_i!_i_i_ii_i_i°!!_!!!!!!_!_i_N!!_!!_!_!_i_!_!_i_i_i_i_i_:_i_!_!_!_i_ iiiiiiii ii!iiiii:iiii!_!i!i_ !_!!!_!!_i_!:!iUiiiiii_i iiii_il i! !!i i, i,ii ii ii_iii!i;ii!ii!ii!ii!i i i i!ii!!;!!;_:ii, _ i_!!ii i :i ;_ :i!:i!:i!:i!!!i! i;!i _i'iiiJi ¸ ii:i:ii!ill _!i!_i_i_[...]

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    The Wide Screen Mode options available in the _:_ (Screen) menu Option Wide Mode Select a Wide Mode to use for 4:3 sources. Wide Zoom Normal Full 4:3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4:3 sources. ZOOlII Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom off Description Select to magnify the original picture while keeping original image as much as possible[...]

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    Using the Freeze Function Using the Picture Off Function You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. The Picture Off function lets you enjoy music from radio programs of digital broadcasts or DVDs with the TV screen turned off. FREEZE PIC OFF When the program information you want to capture is displayed, [...]

  • Page 49

    Using the Center Speaker Feature 2 Press tl,/II, to select _ (Audio), then press @. You can use the TV's speakers as the center speaker of your audio system and control its sound volume from the remote control of the TV. Setting the Center Speaker Mode 3 Press tl,/II, to select "Center Speaker Mode" then press (_). 4 Press 4,/!1,to s[...]

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    Listening to the center speaker sound from the TV's speakers 2 Press the input select buttons (VIDEO 1/2/3, VIDEO 4 or VIDEO 5) to select the video input selecting "Center Speaker Mode." "rv VIDEO 112/3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 @ @ @ © Press VOL +/- to adjust the volume of the center speaker sound from the TV's speakers. VOL 1 Note[...]

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    Adjusting the phase of the sound You can adjust the phase of sound when using the TV's speakers as the center speaker. If sound from the TV's speakers (as the center speaker) sound unnatural, select "Reverse." Note Default setting is "Normal." 2 Press t1,/€ to select _ (Audio), then press (_. Return 3 Press 4,/_ to s[...]

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    Setting the Video Inputs You can enjoy images (and sound) from optional video equipment connected to this unit by selecting the appropriate input. For details on connection, see pages 21 through 34. For video input 1, 2 and 3 Press VIDEO 1/2/3 repeatedly until the desired video input appears. Each time you press VIDEO 1/2/3, the input changes as tb[...]

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    Using the Video Label and Skip Feature 3 Press t,/_ to select "Video Label," then press C_. You can make settings for each video input by choosing the label displayed on the screen. Tip If you select "Skip," your TV skips this input when you press the Input Select buttons. 4 Press t1"/_ to select the video input (Video 1-5)[...]

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    Using Favorite Channels You can select programs from a list of t:avorite channels that you preset. 2 Press _/II, to select _ (Channel), then press GD. Setting your favorite channels 3 Press _/_, to select "Favorite Channels," then press @. Tip If you cannot select 'Tavorite Channels," change the input to TV by pressing the TV bu[...]

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    Watching favorite channels """"""""""""""""""""" 1 2 1 Press FAVORITES. The Favorite Channels list appears. FAVORITES Using the Channel Label Feature If you have set an optional label for the channel display or tbr Favorite Channels, you can hav[...]

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    2 3 Press 4,/11, to select _) (Channel), then press _i_!!% ¸ Re o o ....... Cab[_ Auto _rog#_m Chan_/ _lp/Add #; Chann_i _el Press 4,/11, to select "Channel Label," then press CE). 7 8 Press 4,/!1, to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.), then press @. You can add up to 5 characters to the label. g2:v Cha_i 30 ..... Re u [...]

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    1 Receive the picture you want to adjust, then press MENU. Adjusting the Picture Position Vertically MENU 2 Press _/_ to select _ (Screen), then press @. You can move the position of the picture up and down for each Wide Screen Mode (page 44) in the ti_llowing cases: • To move the position of the picture in "Wide Zoom" and "Zoom&qu[...]

  • Page 58

    Adjusting the Picture Position Horizontally You can move the position of the picture left and right for each Wide Screen Mode (page 44) when subtitles may not fit in the screen. 1 Receive the picture you want to adjust, then press MENU. MENU _1,5 2 3 Press _/II, to select _ (Screen), then press @. _ Return 4:3 D_faBftl ZOO_ H Cen_ _ Screen _aver ..[...]

  • Page 59

    Adjusting the Picture Quality You can adjust the picture quality tbr each Picture Mode ("Vivid," "Standard," or "Pro"). You can adjust the picture quality for each video input selected using the Input Select buttons, and store these adjustments in memory. 1 Press MENU. MENU 2 Press t,/II, to select _ (Video), then pres[...]

  • Page 60

    6 Press tt/_/_./, to make the desired adjustment, then press @. Adjustable options Option Press !_/_, Press ti* Picture To reduce picture To enhance contrast, picture contrast. Brightness To darken the To brighten the picture, picture. Color To decrease color To increase intensity, color intensity. Hue* To decrease the To increase the green tones, [...]

  • Page 61

    Adjusting the Sound Quality You can adjust the sound quality for each video input selected using the Input Select buttons, and store these adjustments in memory. For details on the Effect mode, see page 43. 2 Press MENU. Return ....... MENU rod ................ v_v_d Brightness: _ CO10# i_ _ Hue: ......... Color Temp.: COO Shar_ _ss: NR: .... M d M[...]

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    62 5 6 Adjustable options Option Press I_/_, Press i_/* Treble* To decrease higher- To increase higher- 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 Setting Steady Sound* Select [...]

  • Page 63

    Selecting stereo or bilingual programs using the menu 1 Press MENU. Selecting How to Control the Volume of the TV's Speakers MENU You can select how to control the volume of the TV's speakers when an external amplifier is connected to the TV's audio outputs. 2 Press tl,/_ to select _ (Audio), then press @. 3 Press tl,/_ to select &qu[...]

  • Page 64

    2 3 4 5 Press MENU. MENU Press t1"/_ to select _ (Audio), then press (_). Retum Bass: D Balance: _ _ Steady So_d: _oto Effect: :Off MTS: SpeaRer: Press tl,/_ to select "Audio Out," then press GD. A_ Option Audio Out (Easy control of volume adjustments) Description Variable The TV's speakers are turned off, but the audio output f[...]

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    2 3 4 Press MENU. MENU Press tl,/_ to select _ (Audio), then press (_). R .... Base: Balance: _ Steady So#_d: Auto Effec Of MTS: : Ste_ ! Speaker: Center S_ker Press tl,/_ to select "Speaker," then press @. Option Description Speaker On off Select to turn on the TV speakers. Select to turn offthe TV speakers and listen to the TV's so[...]

  • Page 66

    Activating the Parental Control featu re 3 Enter a four-digit password using the 0-9 buttons, then, press @. 3 4 The Parent menu options appear. 1,9 2 Press MENU. MENU Press _/II, to select @,_ (Parent), then press GD. iiiiilNN Press_toenter_Ie_t_ ? @ 5 If you access the Parent menu for the first time, you are requested to enter the password again [...]

  • Page 67

    6 7 Press tl,/_ to select your country/region (U.S.A. or Canada), then press @. Press 4,/11, to select "Lock," then press @. To view blocked programs You can view blocked programs by entering the password. 1 2 Press ENT (enter) when tuned to a blocked program. Enter your tbur-digit password using the 0-9 buttons. The Parental Control feat[...]

  • Page 68

    Selecting a Custom Rating If you want to select the ratings to be blocked from "Custom" once you have activated the Parental Control feature (page 66), follow the procedure below. For a detailed description of each rating, see "What the Ratings Mean" on page 70. 10 2-9 The I_1 indication automatically appears beside the selected[...]

  • Page 69

    6 To select a TV rating in U.S.A.: Press tl,/_ to select "TV Rating," then press (D. / } Return Rating _{_nt TV-¥ ..... TV-:' ' FV: ":;2-_) TV-_ - TV-PG D T-4 D TV-MA S - V - iiliiii To select a TV rating in Canada: Press 4,/11, to select "English Rating," "French Rating," or "U.S.A. Rating,"[...]

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    9 Repeat step 8 tbr other extenders. All programs that match the ratings you select and higher, except for the extenders that were canceled, will be blocked. ] 0 Press MENU to exit the menu screen. To block programs or movies broadcast without a rating Unrated option allows you to block programs or movies that are broadcast without a rating. The un[...]

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    U.S. movie ratings U.S. movie ratings are for movies (including those shown on TV) rated according to the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) Guidelines. Option Description G (General Audiences In G-rated films, no strong All Ages Admitted) words are used, the violence is at a minimum, nudity and sex seelleS are not present, llor is there [...]

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    About the extenders of U.S. TV ratings TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA ratings have additional content ratings called "extenders" to define additional viewing limits. The extenders are defined as follows: Option Description FV (Fantasy Violence) Programs containing cartoon violence occurring in TV-Y7 programs only. D (sexually suggestive Pr[...]

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    Canadian English Language ratings The Canadian English Language ratings are tier TV programs in English broadcast in Canada. Option C (Programming intended for chil&en under the age of 8) C8+ (Programming generally considered acceptable for chil&en aged 8 and older to watch on their own) G (General Audience) PG (Parental Guidance) 14+ (Prog[...]

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    Using the Screen Saver Function You can reduce image retention to move the picture position and display a white screen. 1 Press MENU. MENU Note The Screen Saver function does not prevent image retention completely if the same picture is displayed for an extended period of time. 2 Press t_/I_ to select _ (Screen), then press (_. a Press t_/I_ to sel[...]

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    6 Press _/_ to select "All White," then press @. Turning Off the TV Automatically You can set the TV to turn off automatically after a predetermined period of time (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes). 7 8 Press _/t, to select "On," then press @. The screen appears white for 30 minutes. Press MENU to exit the menu screen. Tips • Al[...]

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    Press SLEEP repeatedly until the desired period of time appears. Each time you press the button, the period of time changes as ti_llows: SLEEP While the Sleep timer is activated, the e.a2_ (Timer) LED on the TV lights up in red. To cancel the Sleep timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until "Sleep Offf' appears. Tips • If you turn the TV off; a[...]

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    Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis function The TV is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a problem with your TV, the (.D (Power on/ Stand by) LED on the front panel will flash repeatedly in red. Writing down the duration of flashes and interval between flashes helps you intbrm qualified Sony personnel of the TV's condition. (3 (P[...]

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    Problem Possible remedies Poor picture. Double images or ghosts. • Check antenna/cable connections. • Check the antenna location and direction. 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 sea[...]

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    Specifications Television system: Alnerican TV standard Channel coverage: VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna: 75-ohln external terminal for VHF/UHF Screen size (measured diagonally): 42 inches Panel System: Plasma Display Panel Display resolution: 852 dots (horizontal" × 480 lines (vertical) VIDEO IN 1/2/3: S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN): Y: [...]

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    Index 4:3 Default ............................................ 47 A Adjusting picture position ........................... 57, 58 picture quality ................................... 59 sound quality .................................... 61 volume .............................................. 40 Audio Out ....................................... 26, [...]

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