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WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • Operate the TV only between 110 – 220 V AC. For your own safety, do not touch any part of the TV, the power cord and the antenna cable during Install the TV in a stable position.
Table of Contents WARNING 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 Step 1 Connect the antenna If you wish to connect a VCR, see the “Connecting a VCR” diagram below. Rear of TV Antenna cable (not supplied) F connector (not supplied) : Signal flow Antenna cable (not supplied) CAUTION Do not connect the power cord until all other connections are complete;...
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, camcorder, video game, or stereo system. To watch and operate the connected equipment, see pages 11 and 23. Connecting a camcorder/video game equipment using the VIDEO 4 INPUT jacks Side panel Video game equipment To S VIDEO...
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Connecting a DVD player to COMPONENT VIDEO (DVD) IN input 1 Using an audio cable, connect R and L under COMPONENT VIDEO (DVD) IN input 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 to VIDEO IN 1, 2, or 3 Connect VIDEO IN 1, 2, or 3 AUDIO/VIDEO connectors on your TV to LINE OUT on your DVD player. To audio/video To VIDEO IN output 1, 2, or 3 Audio/Video cable S VIDEO...
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. Pass a cord or chain through the clamps and secure them to the rear of the TV and a wall or pillar.
Watching the TV MUTING DISPLAY DRC-MF POWER POWER This section explains various functions and operations used while watching the VIDEO MODE TV. Most operations can be done using the remote. Number buttons – CHANNEL + MENU ENTER TV/VIDEO – VOLUME + STANDBY JUMP ENTER...
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MUTING ENTER TV/VIDEO – CHANNEL + STANDBY MENU – VOLUME + DISPLAY MUTING DISPLAY DRC-MF POWER POWER VIDEO MODE VIDEO JUMP JUMP ENTER TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP STANDBY TWIN MENU MAIN POWER MENU PIP CH indicator ZOOM ZOOM V/v/ LEFT RIGHT FAVORITE INDEX PIP CH...
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 25. Press MENU. A / V CONTROL MENU DRC-MF: DRC1050 PICTURE MODE: DYNAMIC...
Setting the Wake Up timer Press WAKE UP until the desired period of time WAKE UP TIMER:10M appears. WAKE UP After 10 minutes The Wake Up timer starts immediately after you WAKE UP TIMER:OFF WAKE UP TIMER:12H00M have set it. No Wake Up Timer After 12 hours Select the TV channel or video mode you want to wake up to.
Advanced Operations Selecting the picture and sound modes MUTING DISPLAY DRC-MF POWER PIC MODE MODE VIDEO You can select picture and sound modes 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...
• The DRC-MF mode is not selectable when using the “CHANNEL INDEX” or “FAVORITE CH” feature, or when the “GAME MODE”, Picture-In- Picture (“PIP”), or “TWIN” mode is turned “ON”. The DRC-MF logo ( ) and “DRC-MF” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Advanced Operations...
Viewing your JUMP ENTER favorite channels TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP TWIN MENU — “FAVORITE CH” PIP CH V/b/v/B/ ZOOM ZOOM LEFT RIGHT You can display seven favorite channels FAVORITE INDEX for quick and easy selection. PIP CH FAVORITE SOUND SURROUND WAKE UP SLEEP MODE The last seven channels selected with...
Watching two programs at the MUTING DISPLAY DRC-MF POWER same time MODE VIDEO — “PIP”, “TWIN” TV/VIDEO With the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) or TWIN pictures features, you can display FREEZE a different TV program or video within JUMP ENTER SWAP or beside the main picture. TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP...
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Watching two programs at the same time (continued) Additional PIP/TWIN pictures tasks Press change a TV program in the PIP V or v. For a video input, press TV/VIDEO. screen or in the right TWIN picture swap pictures between the main SWAP and PIP screens FREEZE...
Displaying multiple programs — “CHANNEL INDEX” JUMP ENTER TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP TWIN MENU The CHANNEL INDEX feature displays PIP CH V/b/v/B/ all of the preset TV programs on twelve ZOOM ZOOM or seven sub screens for direct selection. LEFT RIGHT FAVORITE INDEX CH INDEX...
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Displaying multiple programs (continued) To view the next or the previous twelve preset programs This works only when the number of the preset TV programs is more than twelve. Press CH +/– on the remote or CHANNEL +/– the TV. To select the desired program directly from the sub screens 1 Press either V, b, v, or B to move the...
FAVORITE INDEX Listening with PIP CH SOUND SURROUND WAKE UP SLEEP MODE SURROUND surround sound The surround feature enables you to VIDEO POWER enjoy the sound effects of a concert hall TITLE or movie theater. Press SURROUND SURROUND repeatedly until you SURROUND: VIRTUAL SURROUND: TruSurround...
Enjoying stereo or bilingual programs MUTING DISPLAY DRC-MF POWER MODE VIDEO You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of Korean stereo system. JUMP ENTER TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP TWIN Press MTS repeatedly until you receive the sound you want. STEREO The on-screen display changes to show the selected sound and the...
JUMP ENTER TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP You can use the supplied remote to TWIN MENU MENU PIP CH operate Sony video equipment such as V/b/v/B/ Beta, 8 mm, VHS, MDP, CD, or DVD. ZOOM ZOOM LEFT RIGHT FAVORITE INDEX PIP CH...
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Operating optional components (continued) Operating a VCR using the remote Press turn on/off VIDEO POWER record ( while pressing r. play stop fast forward ()) rewind the tape (0) pause Press again to resume normal playback. search the picture forward ()) + or =during playback.
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 A/V CONTROL icon Name of the current S E T UP menu MULTI PICTURE icon...
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SENS” you can adjust the TV reception sensitivity. * 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 TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP Press MENU to TWIN MENU MENU A / V CONTROL PIP CH display the menu. DRC-MF: DRC1050 PICTURE MODE: DYNAMIC SOUND MODE: DYNAMIC ZOOM ZOOM SURROUND: OFF LEFT RIGHT DIGITAL IN : OFF FAVORITE INDEX PIP CH...
Changing the “A/V JUMP ENTER CONTROL” setting TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP TWIN MENU MENU PIP CH V/b/v/B/ ZOOM ZOOM The “A/V CONTROL” menu allows you LEFT RIGHT to adjust the picture and sound settings. FAVORITE INDEX PIP CH SOUND Press MENU. A / V CONTROL MENU DRC-MF: DRC1050...
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Adjusting the “ADJUST” options 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”...
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Changing the “A/V CONTROL” setting (continued) Setting the “DIGITAL IN” options In the “DIGITAL IN” A / V CONTROL menu, press V or v to DRC-MF : DRC select the desired option PICTURE MODE SOUND MODE (see table below). SURROUND : O DIGITAL IN Select “ON“...
Changing the “MULTI PICTURE” MUTING DISPLAY DRC-MF POWER setting VIDEO MODE The “MULTI PICTURE” menu allows you to use the Picture-in-Picture (PIP), TWIN pictures, or CHANNEL INDEX features. JUMP ENTER TWIN TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP TWIN MENU MENU PIP CH ZOOM ZOOM V/v/ LEFT...
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Changing the “MULTI PICTURE” setting (continued) Press V or v to select the desired option (see the table below), then press Select “PIP” display the PIP screen within the main picture. Press V or v to select “ON”, then press To cancel, press PIP or select “OFF”, then press “PIP POSITION”...
Changing the “FEATURE” setting MUTING DISPLAY DRC-MF POWER DISPLAY MODE VIDEO The “FEATURE” menu allows you to change the size of the picture on the screen when receiving wide mode (16:9) picture signals. You can also adjust the picture setting that is suitable for viewing video games, and reduce the JUMP ENTER...
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Changing the “FEATURE” setting (continued) Press V or v to select the desired option (see the table below), then press Select “WIDE MODE” change the size of the picture when receiving wide-mode (16:9) picture signal. Press V or v to select “ON”, then press To restore the normal picture size, select “OFF”...
Changing the “SET UP” setting Number buttons The “SET UP” menu allows you to: JUMP ENTER change the menu language, block TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP channels, adjust the picture position, TWIN MENU and program your favorite channels. MENU PIP CH ZOOM ZOOM LEFT RIGHT...
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Changing the “SET UP” setting (continued) Blocking channels (“CHILD LOCK”) After selecting “CHILD LOCK”, either press V or v, or press the number buttons (or SE T UP CH +/–) to select the L ANGUAGE E N CH I L D LOCK CH 0 0 6 desired channel (e.g.
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Changing the favorite channel setting After selecting “FAVORITE F A VOR I T E CH MODE : AU TO AU TO CH”, make sure “MODE” 1 . CH 0 0 1 MANUA L is selected, then press 2 . CH 0 0 2 3 .
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Changing the “CH PRESET” setting JUMP ENTER TV/VIDEO FREEZE SWAP TWIN MENU MENU The “CH PRESET” menu allows you to PIP CH adjust the setup of your TV to receive ZOOM ZOOM V/v/ either CABLE TV or VHF or UHF LEFT RIGHT broadcast or you can manually tune in a...
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Using CABLE ON or OFF feature Press MENU to display the A / V CONTROL MENU DRC-MF: DRC1050 menu. PICTURE MODE: DYNAMIC SOUND MODE: DYNAMIC SURROUND: OFF DIGITAL IN : OFF Press V or v to select CH PRE S E T AU TO P ROGRAM then press CA B L E : ON...
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Changing the “CH PRESET” setting (continued) Presetting channels manually After selecting ADD/ERASE, select the program number you want to add or erase. CH PRE S E T AU TO PROGR (1) Make sure “CH” is B L E ON 1 2 5 ADD / ER S E selected, then press S ENS :...
Count the number of times the STANDBY indicator flashes. Press MAIN 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 have any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following troubleshooting guide. If the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer. Possible cause Symptom Solutions Page • The connection is • Check the antenna cable and Snowy picture...
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TV. neon signs, hair dryers, • Adjust the antenna direction for – power generators, etc. minimum interference. Contact a Sony dealer for advice. • Broadcast signals are • Use a highly directional antenna. – Double images or reflected by nearby “ghosts”...
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TV “PIC ROTATION” so that the picture is set. aligned to the TV screen. • Your TV may need • Contact your nearest Sony service center. The STANDBY servicing. indicator on your TV flashes red a number of times between 3 second intervals.
Identifying parts and controls Front, top and side panels Top panel MENU ENTER TV/VIDEO – VOLUME + STANDBY – CHANNEL + Side panel VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO 4 INPUT Front panel (MONO) AUDIO STANDBY/ STEREO/ AUTO WAKE UP PROGR MAIN POWER Button Function Page...
Identifying parts and controls (continued) Remote control Button Page Function DRC-MF POWER Turn off temporarily or turn on the TV. CH +/– Select program number. 0 – 9 Input numbers. ENTER Confirm input number. DISPLAY Display on-screen information. MUTING Mute the sound. Display the TV program.
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Remote control Button Page Function Channel Index operations CH INDEX Display all preset TV programs. DRC-MF CH +/– View next/previous 12 TV programs. V, v, B, b, Select desired channel. SURROUND Select surround mode. Stereo/bilingual operations Select stereo/bilingual mode. Optional components operations VIDEO POWER Power and set up the remote.