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WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • TV operating voltage: 110-220 V AC. For children’s safety, do not leave children For your own safety, do not touch any part of the alone with the TV. Do not allow children to TV, the power cord and the antenna cable during climb onto it.
Table of Contents Using Your New TV Getting Started ..................... 4 Step 1: Connect the antenna ..............4 Step 2: Insert the batteries into the remote ........5 Step 3: Preset the channels automatically ......... 5 Connecting optional components ............. 6 Securing the TV ....................
Using Your New TV Getting Started CAUTION • Do not plug in the power cord until you have completed making all other connections; otherwise a minimum leakage current might flow through the antenna and other terminals to ground. • To avoid battery leakage and damage to the remote, remove the batteries from the remote if you are not going to use it for several days.
Notes • If you connect a monaural VCR, connect the yellow plug to VIDEO (the yellow jack) and the black plug to AUDIO-L (MONO) (the white jack). • If you connect a VCR to the 8 (antenna) terminal, preset the signal output from the VCR to the program number 0 on the TV.
Connecting optional components You can connect optional audio/video components, such as a VCR, multi disc player, DVD, camcorder, video game, or stereo system. To watch the video input from the connected equipment, press VIDEO (see page 11). Connecting a camcorder/video game equipment using the VIDEO 4 INPUT jacks S video cable (not supplied) Front of TV...
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Note • If you select “DVD” on your TV screen, no signal will be output at the MONITOR OUT jacks (see page 11). Connecting a DVD player using the COMPONENT VIDEO (DVD) IN jacks 1 Using an audio cable, connect R and L under the COMPONENT VIDEO (DVD) IN jacks on your TV to the LINE OUT, AUDIO R and L output connectors on your DVD player.
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Connecting optional components (continued) Connecting a DVD player using the VIDEO IN 1, 2 or 3 jacks Connect VIDEO IN 1, 2 or 3 AUDIO/VIDEO connectors on your TV to LINE OUT on your DVD player. Rear of TV DVD player COMPONENT VIDEO(DVD) IN VIDEO MONITOR...
Securing the TV To prevent the TV from falling, secure the TV using one of the following methods: With the supplied screws, attach the stabilizer band to the TV stand and to the rear of the TV using the provided hole. Put the cord or chain through the clamps to secure the TV against a wall or pillar.
Watching the TV MUTING DISPLAY DRC-MF POWER POWER This section explains various functions MODE VIDEO and operations available while watching the TV. Most operations can be done using the remote. Number buttons ENTER JUMP ENTER TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP MENU PIP CH STANDBY/ WAKE UP POWER...
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MUTING DISPLAY MUTING DISPLAY DRC-MF POWER POWER VIDEO MODE VIDEO Number buttons JUMP ENTER ENTER TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP JUMP MENU MENU PIP CH STANDBY/ V/v/ WAKE UP POWER S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO FAVORITE RETURN SELECT VIDEO 4 INPUT MENU PROGR AUTO TV/VIDEO...
Watching the TV (continued) Changing the menu language You can change the menu language as well as the on-screen language. For details on how to use the menu, see Introducing the menu system on page 23. Press MENU. MENU DRC-MF: DRC1050 Press V or v to select the SETUP icon ( ), then...
Setting the Wake Up timer Press WAKE UP until the desired period of time WAKE UP TIMER:10M After 10 minutes WAKE UP appears. The Wake Up timer starts immediately after you have set it. WAKE UP TIMER:OFF WAKE UP TIMER:12H00M No Wake Up Timer After 12 hours Select the channel number or video input you want to wake up to.
Advanced Operations Selecting the picture and sound modes MUTING DISPLAY DRC-MF POWER MODE VIDEO You can select picture and sound modes PIC MODE and adjust the setting to your preference SOUND SURROUND WAKE UP SLEEP MODE in the “PERSONAL” option. SOUND MODE Selecting the picture mode Press PIC MODE...
“ADJUST” in “PICTURE MODE”, then adjust “SHARP” to reduce the sharpness (see page 27). Note • The DRC-MF mode is not selectable when the “GAME MODE” is turned “ON”. The DRC-MF logo ( ) and “DRC-MF” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Advanced Operations...
Viewing your favorite channels MUTING DISPLAY DRC-MF POWER MODE VIDEO You can display and select six of your favorite channels directly from your TV screen. Number buttons JUMP ENTER TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP MENU PIP CH FAVORITE FAVORITE PIP CH SOUND SURROUND WAKE UP SLEEP MODE...
Watching two programs at the MUTING DISPLAY DRC-MF POWER same time MODE VIDEO — PIP With the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature, you can display a sub screen within the main picture of different TV channels or TV/VIDEO JUMP ENTER video inputs. FREEZE TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP...
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Watching two programs at the same time (continued) Additional PIP tasks Press change a TV program in the sub screen V (PIP CH +) or v (PIP CH –). change a video input in the sub screen TV/VIDEO. swap pictures between the main SWAP.
Listening with TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP surround sound MENU PIP CH The surround feature enables you to FAVORITE enjoy the sound effects of a concert hall PIP CH SOUND SURROUND WAKE UP SLEEP MODE or movie theater. SURROUND VIDEO POWER TITLE Press SURROUND repeatedly until you SURROUND...
Enjoying stereo or bilingual MUTING DISPLAY DRC-MF POWER programs MODE VIDEO You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of Korean stereo system. JUMP ENTER TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP Press MTS repeatedly until you receive the sound you want. STEREO The on-screen display changes to show the selected sound and the STEREO indicator on the TV lights up red when...
JUMP ENTER TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP You can use the supplied remote to MENU MENU PIP CH operate Sony video equipment such as Beta, 8 mm, VHS, MDP, CD, or DVD. V/b/v/B/ FAVORITE PIP CH SOUND SURROUND WAKE UP SLEEP MODE...
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Operating optional components (continued) Operating a VCR using the remote Press turn on/off VIDEO POWER record N while pressing z. play stop fast forward (M) > rewind the tape (m) pause Press again to resume normal playback. search the picture forward (M) >...
Adjusting Your Setup (MENU) Introducing the menu system The MENU button lets you open a menu and change the settings of your TV. The following is an overview of the menu system. Return icon Name of the current PICTURE icon menu S E T UP SOUND icon...
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“CABLE” Watch cable TV programs. * The BBE is manufactured by Sony Corporation under license from BBE Sound, Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,638,258 and No. 4,482,866. The word “BBE” and the BBE symbol are the trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
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How to use the menu Press MENU to JUMP ENTER P I C T URE display the MENU TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP DRC - MF : D RC 1 0 0 menu. P I C T URE DE DYNAM I MENU PIP CH W I DE MODE : OF F GAME MODE : OF F...
Changing the TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP “PICTURE” setting MENU MENU PIP CH V/b/v/B/ The “PICTURE” menu allows you to adjust FAVORITE the picture settings. PIP CH SOUND SURROUND WAKE UP SLEEP MODE Press MENU. Make sure the “PICTURE” P I C T URE DRC - C 1 050 icon (...
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Adjusting the “ADJUST” items under “PICTURE MODE” Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g.,“COLOR”), then press COLOR Adjust the value according to the following table, then press Press v/B to Press V/b to “PICTURE” decrease picture contrast increase picture contrast “COLOR”...
Changing the JUMP ENTER “SOUND” setting TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP MENU MENU PIP CH The “SOUND” menu allows you to adjust V/b/v/B/ the sound settings. FAVORITE PIP CH SOUND SURROUND WAKE UP SLEEP MODE Press MENU. Press V or v to select the SOUND SOUND MODE DYNAM I C...
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Adjusting the “ADJUST” items under “SOUND MODE” Press V or v to select the desired item (e.g., “BALANCE”), then press BALANCE Adjust the value according to the following table, then press Press v/B to Press V/b to “BASS” decrease the bass increase the bass “TREBLE”...
Changing the JUMP ENTER “PIP” setting TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP MENU PIP CH MENU The “PIP” menu allows you to display a V/v/ sub screen, change the sub screen FAVORITE position and exchange pictures between PIP CH SOUND the main and sub screens. SURROUND WAKE UP SLEEP MODE...
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Changing the “SETUP” setting Number buttons The “SETUP” menu allows you to JUMP ENTER change the menu language, adjust the TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP picture position, reduce your TV power MENU consumption and adjust the channel PIP CH MENU number settings. V/b/v/B/ FAVORITE PIP CH...
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Changing the “SETUP” setting (continued) Adjusting each channel number settings (CHANNEL SETUP) Select “CHANNEL SETUP” from the “SETUP” menu. Select “CH” and press RETURN. Press V or v to CHANNE L S E T CH : 0 0 9 select the desired ADD / ERA S E : ADD channel number you CH I L D L OCK : OF F...
Changing the Channel Preset (“CH PRESET”) setting JUMP ENTER TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP MENU MENU PIP CH The “CH PRESET” menu allows you to V/b/v/B/ adjust the setup of your TV to receive either CABLE TV or VHF and UHF FAVORITE PIP CH broadcast.
Count the number of times the STANDBY indicator flashes. Press POWER to turn off your TV. Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the STANDBY indicator flashed. Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of your TV.
Troubleshooting If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following guide. If any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer. Possible cause Symptom Solutions Page • Connection is loose • Check the antenna cable and Snowy picture...
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• The antenna • Adjust the antenna direction. Contact – direction is a Sony dealer for advice. inappropriate. • Use of a booster is • Turn off or disconnect the booster if it – inappropriate. is in use.
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“PIC ROTATION” until the picture the direction of the position is optimal. earth’s magnetic field may affect the TV. • Your TV may need • Contact your nearest Sony service indicator on servicing. center. your TV flashes red several times between three- second intervals.
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Overview of controls TV front panel POWER S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO RETURN SELECT VIDEO 4 INPUT AUTO MENU PROGR TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL POWER STANDBY/ STEREO/ S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) RETURN SELECT WAKE UP AUTO VIDEO 4 INPUT MENU PROGR TV/VIDEO VOLUME...
Remote control If you prefer Korean labels, you may detach the back of the supplied sticker and attach it on your remote. Button Function Page MUTING DISPLAY POWER DRC-MF 0 – 9 Input numbers. ENTER Confirm input number. MODE VIDEO POWER Turn off temporarily or turn on the TV.
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Overview of controls (continued) Button Page Function MUTING DISPLAY POWER DRC-MF PIP operations Display the sub screen. MODE VIDEO V (PIP CH +), Change program in sub v (PIP CH –) picture. TV/VIDEO Select video input for sub picture. Swap main and sub picture. SWAP Freeze sub screen.
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Picture tube Measured diagonally Tube size (cm) Measured diagonally Screen size (cm) 772 × 576 × 516 895 × 674 × 590 Dimensions (w/h/d, mm) Mass (kg) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony Corporation Additional Information...