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Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service centre. How to replace the Fuse Open the fuse compartment with a flat blade screwdriver, and replace the fuse.
Introduction Thank you for choosing this Sony product. Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. • Symbols used in the manual: • Important information. • Information on a feature. • 1,2... Sequence of instructions.
Safety Information This set is to operate on a 220-240V AC supply only. Take care not to connect too many appliances to the same power socket as this could result in fire or electric shock. Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the TV.
Checking the Accessories supplied RM-945 1 Remote control (RM-945) Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Make sure you insert the supplied batteries using the correct polarities. Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environmental friendly way. 2 Batteries (AA size) Overview &...
(provided you watched it for at least 5 seconds). press this button to select double-digit channels for Sony VCR’s e.g.for 23, press -/-- first and then the buttons 2 and 3.
Overview of the TV Buttons S video Input jack Headphones jack Video Input jack Connecting the Aerial and VCR • Connecting cables are not supplied. • For more details of VCR connections as well as other connections, please refer to page 22. The Scart lead is optional.
Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning The first time you switch on your TV, a sequence of menu screens appear on the TV enabling you to: 1) choose the language of the menu screen 2) adjust the picture slant, 3) check how to connect optional equipment to your TV, 4) search and store all available channels (TV Broadcast) and 5) change the order in which the channels (TV Broadcast) appear on the screen.
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A diagram will appear showing you how to connect a wide range of equipment to your TV set. Follow the instructions and finally press the OK button to remove the diagram and continue the automatic process. After the automatic tuning process has finished and any optional equipment has been connected, we recommend you follow the instructions explained on the section "Connection Guide"...
Introducing and Using the Menu System Your TV uses an On-Screen menu system to guide you through the operations. Use the following buttons on the Remote Control to operate the menu system: To switch on the menu screens: Press the MENU button to switch the first level menu on. MENU To navigate through the menus: •...
The Picture Adjustment Menu MENU Picture Adjustment Picture Mode: Live Contrast: Reset Noise Reduction: Auto Colour Tone: Cool Select: Enter: Exit: MENU Picture Mode This option allows you to customise the Picture Mode based on the programme you are watching. After selecting this option press OK. Next press repeatedly to select: Personal (for individual settings).
The Sound Adjustment Menu MENU Picture Adjustment Picture Mode: Live Contrast: Reset Noise Reduction: Auto Colour Tone: Cool Select: Enter: Exit: MENU Sound This option allows you to customise the Sound Effect. After selecting this Effect option press OK. Next press Once you have selected your desired option, press OK to store.
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MENU RM-945 * The “BBE High Definition Sound system” 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 BBE Symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
The Features Menu MENU Picture Adjustment Picture Mode: Live Contrast: Reset Noise Reduction: Auto Colour Tone: Cool Select: Enter: Exit: MENU Features Features Auto Format AV3 Output Connection Guide Picture Rotation RGB Centring: 100Hz Mode Adv. Dig. Motion Select: Enter: Exit: MENU AUTO FORMAT...
AV3 OUTPUT This option allows you to select the source to be output from the Scart connector 3 so that you can record from this Scart any signal coming from the TV or from external equipment connected to the Scart connector If your VCR supports SmartLink, this procedure is not necessary.
The Set Up Menu MENU Picture Adjustment Picture Mode: Live Contrast: Reset Noise Reduction: Auto Colour Tone: Cool Select: Enter: Exit: MENU Set Up Set Up Language Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Programme Labels AV Preset Manual Programme Preset Select: Enter: Exit: MENU LANGUAGE...
PROGRAMME LABELS This option allows you to name a channel using up to five characters (letters or numbers). To do this: Once you have entered the "Set Up" menu as explained in the previous page and after selecting the option, press OK, then press to select the programme number with the channel you wish to name.
MANUAL PROGRAMME PRESET This option allows you to: Preset broadcast channels or the VCR channel one by one to the programme order of your choice. To do this: Once you have entered the “Set Up”menu as explained on page 16 and after selecting the "Manual Programme Preset"...
PAP (PICTURE AND PICTURE) PAP divides the screen into two to watch two pictures in format 4:3 simultaneously. Switching PAP on and off Press to display PAP. One of the screens will be framed to indicate that this is the active screen. It means that when you want to select the PAP source, you will be doing it in the active screen.
Teletext Teletext is an information service transmitted by most TV stations. The index page of the teletext service (usually page 100) gives you information on how to use the service. To operate teletext, use the remote control buttons as indicated below. Teletext errors may occur if you use a channel (TV Broadcast) with a weak signal.
NexTView* *(depending on availability of service). NexTView is an on-screen electronic programme guide, providing you with programme information for different broadcasters. When looking for information you can search by theme (sports, art, etc...) or date. If wrong characters appear when viewing NexTView, use the menu system to enter the “Language” menu (see page 16) and select the same language as the NexTView broadcast.
If you use a VCR that supports SmartLink, please connect the VCR to the TV to the Scart connector using a Scart lead. Additional Information 8mm/Hi8/ camcorder Hi-fi “PlayStation” is a product of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. “PlayStation” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc.
Connecting Audio Equipment to the TV Conect your audio equipment to the audio output sockets D if you wish to amplify the audio output from TV. Next, using the menu system, select the “Sound Adjustment” menu and set the “TV Speakers” to “One time off” or "Permanent off"...
Remote Control Configuration for VCR or DVD In it’s default condition this remote control will operate the basic functions of this Sony TV, Sony DVDs and most Sony VCRs. To control VCRs and DVDs of other manufacturers (and some Sony VCR models), the remote control needs to be configured.
To eliminate the amount of remote controls you need, this remote control will operate the main functions of some Sony’s DAV, Sony’s AV receivers as well as Sony’s STB (see the table on the following page with the available devices).
Troubleshooting Here are some simple solutions to problems which may affect the picture and sound. Problem No picture (screen is dark) and no sound. Poor or no picture (screen is dark), but good sound. No picture or no menu information from equipment connected to the Scart connector.
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• If the remote control does not operate the VCR or DVD even when the Media Selector has been set correctly, enter the necessary code set as explained on page 24. • Replace the batteries. • Contact your nearest Sony service centre. Additional Information...
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