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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.
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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.
Thank you for choosing this Sony Trinitron Television. Before operating this TV, please read this instruction manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Throughout this instruction manual there are illustrations of the remote control with certain buttons shaded white.
Follow steps 1 - 5 to install the TV and view programmes. Checking the supplied accessories Remote control Inserting batteries into the remote control Always remember to: • • 4 Getting Started MODE observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries, dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way.
Connecting an aerial and VCR Connecting an aerial only Connecting an aerial and VCR Scart lead (not supplied) Switching on the TV Connect your aerial lead to the aerial socket labelled Connect your aerial lead to the IN* socket on your VCR.
Automatically tuning the TV When you switch on the TV for the first time the Sony logo appears on the TV screen, followed by the Language/Country menu with the word ‘English’ highlighted. Press the V or v buttons on the remote control to highlight your required language. Press the OK button to confirm your choice.
Overview of the remote control 1 23 MODE Mute button Press to mute the TV sound. Press again to restore the sound. VIDEO Standby button Press to switch off your VCR or DVD temporarily. TV Standby button Press to switch off your TV temporarily. The standby indicator on the front of the TV is lit.
Overview of the TV buttons 8 Basic Operation Video input button Press to select signals from equipment connected to the TV sockets (refer to ‘Connecting other equipment to the TV’ for details). Volume buttons Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume.
Text Most TV channels provide a Text service. Please ensure you are receiving a good signal or some Text errors may occur. Viewing Text Select the TV channel which carries the Text service you want to view. Press the MODE screen is divided in two with the Text display on the left and the TV channel in the right corner.
Teletext menu The ‘Teletext’ menu gives you access to more Text features. Select the TV channel which carries the Text service you want to view. Press the MODE With Text displayed on the TV screen, press the MENU button to display the ‘Teletext’ menu on the TV screen.
Multi Picture In Picture ( Multi PIP) This feature displays 13 different channels simultaneously on screen. From this display you can select which channel you wish to view. Press the Press the PROG +/- buttons repeatedly to select the next or preceding 12 channels. Press the V, v, B, or b buttons to move around the 13 displayed channels.
Screen Mode The pictures that the TV receives may be in one of several formats (e.g. conventional 4:3 format, 16:9 widescreen format). You can alter the TV screen mode manually to suit the broadcast you are watching*. Press the screen. Press the modes.
Displaying and using NexTView Press the cases you may also need to press the B button to display the Sony electronic programme guide. Press the V,v, and b buttons to move the cursor around the screen. Press the OK button to confirm a selection.
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Using the ‘Individual Setting’ menu You can set this menu so that only the programme types you wish to view are displayed in the programme list column. Select the Setting’ menu. Press the V or v buttons to select the programme type you require. Press the OK button to confirm your choice.
Using the TV menu system This TV contains a menu system which is based on a series of on screen displays. These displays help you get the most from your TV, from customising the picture and sound to accessing advanced features.
Sound Adjustment menu This menu allows you to customise the sound. Highlight the required option and press b to select. The table below explains each option and how to use it. MODE Sound Effect This option allows you to select one of four sound modes.
Features menu This menu allows you to set the sleep timer and set the signal to be output from the AV3 socket. The table below explains each option and how to use it: Auto Format This option can automatically detect the type of screen format being received.
With the ‘AV Preset’ option highlighted, press b to enter the ‘AV Preset’ menu. Press v or V to highlight the socket you wish to name. Press b to select the AUTO FORMAT column. Press v or V to select ‘Off’ or ‘On’. (For more details on ‘Auto Format’, refer to ‘Features menu’.) Press b to select the LABEL column.
Manual Programme Preset menu The ‘Manual Programme Preset’ option in the ‘Manual Set Up’ menu allows you to manually tune channels. MODE With the ‘Manual Programme Preset’ option highlighted, press b to enter the ‘Manual Programme Preset’ menu. Press v or V to highlight the channel you wish to tune. Press b twice to select the SYS column.
Further Programme Preset menu The ‘Further Programme Preset’ option in the ‘Manual Set Up’ menu allows you to obtain a better picture if there is interference, set the volume level of an individual channel, fine tune the TV and set up a channel for viewing signals from a Decoder. With the ‘Further Programme Preset’...
Connecting other equipment to the TV PlayStation/PSOne/PlayStation 2 Decoder Connect your equipment as shown in the above illustration. Press the MODE appears on the TV screen (see table below). Switch on the connected equipment. The picture (if any) from this equipment appears on the TV screen.
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Connect your equipment as shown in the above illustration. Press the MODE appears on the TV screen (see table below). Switch on the connected equipment. The picture (if any) from this equipment appears on the TV screen. Press the To avoid picture distortion do not connect equipment to the G and H sockets at the same time. Note: Connecting headphones Connect your headphones to the F socket.
Remote control of other equipment The remote control supplied with your TV operates not only Sony VCRs and DVD players, but also those made by other manufacturers. The following instructions guide you through the set up procedure. Find the 3 digit code for your brand from the list below.
MODE B Selector button has been set correctly, refer to the ‘Remote control of other equipment’ section of this instruction manual and enter the correct code. • Replace the batteries. • Reduce sharpness level. • Contact your nearest Sony service centre. button or a numbered button on the remote...
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