Serial No. Contacting Sony If, after reading the following instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony TV, please call one of the following numbers. Customers in the continental United States contact the Direct Response Center at:...
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WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER ( OR BACK ) .
SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET MODEL NO. SU-W210 To Customers Sufficient expertise is required for installing the specified product. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation. ® As an E...
The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the unit. Use only a cart or stand recommended by Sony for the specific model of TV. No part of the TV unit should overhang any edge of the TV cart or stand;...
Broken pieces Do not throw anything at the unit. The screen glass may break by the impact and cause serious injury. Cable wiring Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may damage the unit. Heat Do not touch the surface of the TV. It remains hot, even for some time after the TV is turned off.
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s Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials. s Never block the slots and openings by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. s Never place the unit in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided.
Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.
Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Table of Contents Installing the TV Unpacking ... 13 Overview of the Remote Control ... 13 Remote Control Descriptions ... 14 Programming the Remote Control ... 16 Using your Remote Controls with Other Equipment ... 18 Overview of the TV Controls and Connectors ...
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Using Advanced Features Adjusting the Picture Position Vertically ... 55 Adjusting the Picture Position Horizontally ... 56 Adjusting the Picture Quality ... 57 Adjusting the Sound Quality ... 59 Selecting Stereo or Bilingual Programs ... 60 Selecting stereo or bilingual programs using the menu ...
Installing the TV Unpacking When you unpack this unit, make sure it includes the following: Remote control (1) and AC power cord (1) size AA batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable (1) Notes • Do not detach the ferrite core from the cable. •...
Remote Control Descriptions DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY TOP MENU FAVORITES MENU VIDEO 1/2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 RESET FREEZE MTS/SAP GUIDE TV/SAT The MTS/SAP button, the number 5 button and the CH + button have a tactile dot.
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Button Description Press to select the video equipment 0 Input Select connected to the TV’s video inputs. Buttons TV: Press to select the TV to watch the TV programs. VIDEO 1/2: Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the VIDEO 1 IN and the VIDEO 2 If the video label is selected as “Skip,”...
• If you enter a new code number, the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased. • In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your equipment with the Sony remote control. In this case, use the equipment’s own remote control unit. Programmable Code Number...
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Manufacturer Code Sony Dish Network Echostar General Electric Hitachi Hughes Mitsubishi Panasonic RCA/PROSCAN 802, 808 Toshiba 806, 807 * If an Aiwa VCR does not work even though you enter the code for Aiwa, enter the code for Sony instead.
Using your Remote Controls with Other Equipment DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY TOP MENU FAVORITES MENU VIDEO 1/2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 RESET FREEZE MTS/SAP GUIDE TV/SAT Operating a Cable Box Turn on/off POWER buttons Control a cable box (DVD/VCR, Select a channel...
Display the menu (Setup) MENU Display the top menu TOP MENU V, v, B, b, Operate the DVD menu Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) Press Turn on/off DVD/VCR (POWER) Select other equipment connected to the DAV Skip a disk...
Overview of the TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Controls and Connectors To open the control door Item/Jack Description 1 (IR) Infrared Receiver Receives IR signals from the remote control. (Timer) LED When lit, indicates one of the timers is set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit. For details, see page 72.
Rear Panel Connectors Jack Description 1 VHF/UHF RF input that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable box. 2 VIDEO 1/2 IN Connect to the composite A/V output jacks on your VCR or other video component. This video VIDEO/L-AUDIO-R connection provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF (1) connections. When your VCR or other equipment has S VIDEO Connect to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other video equipment.
Attaching and Removing the Cable Cover Removing the cable cover Push the hooks and draw the cable cover towards you. Detach the cable cover from the hooks on the side of the TV. Attaching the cable cover Attach the cable cover to the hooks on the side of the TV.
Bundling Cords and Cables You can organize the cables in the back of the TV. Bundle the cables into the opening of the cable cover, and attach the cover. Put the cables from both sides together and secure them with the clip at the bottom. Notes •...
Connecting and Setting the TV 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 connector S VIDEO cable High quality video cable for enhanced picture quality Align guides and push into connector...
Connecting Optional Equipment Use the instructions in this section to connect the following optional equipment: If you are connecting VCR and Cable TV Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR AV Receiver DVD Player with Component Video Connectors DVD Player with S Video and Audio Connectors Digital Cable Box Digital Satellite Receiver Digital Satellite Receiver with HDMI Connector...
Connecting a VCR and Cable TV 75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied) A/V cable (not supplied) Use this hookup if: • You subscribe to a cable TV system that does not require a cable box. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s IN jack.
Connecting a Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Satellite Receiver A/V cable (not supplied) Note When you connect video equipment to both the VIDEO and the S VIDEO input jacks, make sure “Auto YC” in the 26).
Connecting a Satellite Receiver and a VCR Satellite Receiver S VIDEO cable (not supplied) CATV cable 75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack.
Connecting an AV Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using an AUDIO cable, connect the TV’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the AV receiver’s AUDIO IN jacks. Rear of TV When using your audio system speakers You can control the volume output from your audio system using the TV’s remote control (see “Programming the Remote Control”...
Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors Rear of TV Use this hookup if: • Your DVD player has component (Y, P Tips • The Y, P and P jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled as Y, C B-Y and R-Y.
Connecting a DVD Player with S Video and Audio Connectors Use this hookup if: • Your DVD player does not have component (Y, P Tips • If your DVD player has component video output connectors, for best picture quality, use the •...
Connecting a Digital Cable Box Rear of TV Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using a component video cable, connect the Digital Cable Box’s Y, P and P jacks to the Y, P and P Use the HD/DVD 3 IN connections. Note Component video (Y, P ) connection is necessary to view 480p, 720p, and 1080i...
Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Use VIDEO 3 on the remote control to select HD/DVD 3 IN to watch the digital satellite receiver input. Rear of TV Using a component video cable, connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s Y, P and P jacks to the Y, P...
Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver with HDMI Connector Use this hookup if: • Your Digital Satellite Receiver has a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (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 IN connector.
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When connecting to a Digital Satellite Receiver’s DVI-HDTV connector If 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 to DVI-HDTV adapter or cable (not supplied), connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s DVI-HDTV OUT connector to the TV’s HDMI IN connector.
Setting the TV 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 37.
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To watch VHF/UHF channels with an antenna Press MENU. Press V/v to select (Channel), then press Press V/v to select “Cable,” then press Press V/v to select “Off,” then press Perform steps 3 - 5 in “To perform Auto Program again” on page 36. Note You cannot receive and set the cable TV channels and VHF/ UHF channels at the same time.
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.
To open the menu screen and select the option Menu category Menu option Video Return Mode: Picture: Brightness: Color: Hue: Sharpness: Backlight: Color Temp.: Press MENU to open the Mild Mode: Dynamic Picture: menu screen. CineMotion: Press V/v to select the desired category, then press To exit the menu screen, press MENU again.
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Press V/v to select Setup Press V/v to select “Language,” then press Setup Press V/v to select your preferred language, then press Setup Press MENU to exit the menu screen. (Setup), then press Return Caption Vision: Video Label Language: English Auto YC: Select: Back:...
Watching the TV Watching the TV DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY TOP MENU FAVORITES MENU VIDEO 1/2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 RESET FREEZE MTS/SAP GUIDE TV/SAT Press POWER on the remote control. When the 1 (Power on/Stand by) LED is off, press the 1 (Power) button on the TV.
Watching with closed caption You can display Caption Vision if the broadcaster offers this service. DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY TOP MENU FAVORITES MENU VIDEO 1/2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 RESET FREEZE MTS/SAP GUIDE TV/SAT Press MENU.
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 57, 58). You can set a different Picture Mode for each video input that can be selected using the Input Select buttons, and store them in memory.
Selecting the Effect Mode “SRS WOW”* creates a panoramic stereo audio image by producing deep and rich bass tones and clear treble tones, enabling you to enjoy powerful sounds effects like those in a movie theater. You can set the Effect mode for each video input that can be selected using the Input Select buttons, and store them in memory.
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). The “aspect ratio” is the ratio of width to height of the screen. 16:9 is also referred to as widescreen format.
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Changing the Wide Screen Mode Original source 4:3 source (Standard definition source) MODE WIDE Wide Zoom enlarge to fill the screen with minimum distortion MODE WIDE Normal display 4:3 picture in original size MODE WIDE Full enlarge the original picture horizontally to fill the screen MODE WIDE...
Changing the Wide Screen Mode using the menu DVD/ SAT/ POWER CABLE MUTING MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY TOP MENU FAVORITES MENU 1, 5 2 - 4 VIDEO 1/2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 RESET FREEZE MTS/SAP GUIDE TV/SAT Press MENU. Video Return Mode:...
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The Wide Screen Mode options available in the Option Wide Mode Select a Wide Mode to use for 4:3 sources. 4:3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4:3 sources. To change from one Wide Screen Mode to another, use the WIDE button on the remote control.
Using the Freeze Function You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY TOP MENU FAVORITES MENU VIDEO 1/2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 RESET FREEZE MTS/SAP GUIDE TV/SAT When the program information you want to capture...
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 24 through 35(Continued). DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY TOP MENU FAVORITES...
Using the Video Label and Skip Feature You can make settings for each video input by choosing the label displayed on the screen. If you select “Skip,” your TV skips this input when you press the Input Select buttons. DVD/ SAT/ POWER CABLE...
Using Favorite Channels You can select program channels from a list of favorite channels that you preset. Setting your favorite channels DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY TOP MENU FAVORITES MENU VIDEO 1/2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 Press MENU.
Watching favorite channels DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY TOP MENU FAVORITES MENU Press FAVORITES. The Favorite Channels list appears. Press V/v to select the desired channel, then press The selected channel will be displayed. If you make an optional label using “Channel Label” in the (Channel) menu, that label will be displayed on the screen.
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Press V/v to select Channel Press V/v to select “Channel Label,” then press Channel Press V/v to select “Channel,” then press Channel Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers you want to assign a label, then press Channel Press V/v to select “Label,” then press Channel (Channel), then press Return...
Using Advanced Features Adjusting the Picture Position Vertically You can move the position of the picture up and down for each Wide Screen Mode (page 45) in the following cases: • To move the position of the picture in “Wide Zoom”...
Adjusting the Picture Position Horizontally You can move the position of the picture left and right. This function allows for horizontal adjustment of the picture being displayed. DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY TOP MENU FAVORITES MENU VIDEO 1/2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 RESET...
Adjusting the Picture Quality You can adjust the picture quality for 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. DVD/ SAT/ POWER...
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Press V/v/B/b to make the desired adjustment, then press Video Adjustable options Press v/B Option To reduce Picture picture contrast. To darken the Brightness picture. To decrease color Color intensity. To decrease the Hue* green tones. To soften the Sharpness picture.
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 44. DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY...
Press v/B Option Treble* To decrease higher- pitched sounds. Bass* To decrease lower- pitched sounds. To emphasize the Balance* left speaker. See page 44. Effect** * To adjust any of these options, set “Speaker” in the (Audio) menu to “On,” or “Audio Out” to “Variable”...
Press V/v to select (Audio), then press Audio Press V/v to select “Speaker,” then press Audio Option Description Speaker Press V/v to select the desired option, then press Audio Press MENU to exit the menu screen. Selecting How to Control the Volume of Return Treble: Bass:...
Exit: To block programs you feel unsuitable for your children, you need to set the TV for the desired rating systems. Sony’s predetermined ratings are also available. See page 68 for a description of the ratings. The TV’s Parental Control feature functions by receiving the rating signal from your local broadcasting station or cable service provider.
Activating the Parental Control feature DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY TOP MENU FAVORITES MENU VIDEO 1/2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 Press MENU. Video Press V/v to select Parent 1, 9 4 - 8 Return Mode: Vivid Picture: Brightness:...
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Press V/v to select your country/region (U.S.A. or Canada), then press Parent Return Lock: Select Country: Change Password Select: Press V/v to select “Lock,” then press Parent Return Lock: Select Country: Change Password Select: Press V/v to select a desired rating, then press If you select “Child,”...
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 64), follow the procedure below. For a detailed description of each rating, see “What the Ratings Mean” on page 68. TOP MENU FAVORITES MENU...
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To select a TV rating in U.S.A.: Press V/v to select “TV Rating,” then press Parent TV Rating Return Rating TV-Y: – TV-Y7: – TV-G: – TV-PG: – TV-14: – TV-MA: – Select: To select a TV rating in Canada: Press V/v to select “English Rating,”...
What the Ratings Mean Ratings in the U.S.A. Sony’s predetermined ratings These are original ratings that Sony has predetermined according to the viewer’s age. Each rating allows for viewing of certain programs, as follows: Option Child Youth Y.Adult (Young Adult)
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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 words are used, the violence is All Ages Admitted) at a minimum, nudity and sex scenes are not present, nor is...
There may be some profanity, violence or brief nudity in these programs. Ratings in Canada Sony’s predetermined ratings These are original ratings that Sony has predetermined according to the viewer’s age. Each rating allows you to view the certain programs, as follows: Description Option...
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Canadian English Language ratings The Canadian English Language ratings are for TV programs in English broadcast in Canada. Option Description C (Programming intended for There will be no realistic children under the age of 8) scenes of violence or no offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
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). DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY TOP MENU FAVORITES MENU VIDEO 1/2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 RESET...
1 second, and flashes for 2 seconds. Press 1 (Power) on the TV to turn it off, and disconnect the power cord, then inform qualified Sony personnel or the Direct Response Center/ 1 (Power on/ Customer Relations Center of how the indicator Stand by) LED flashes (duration and interval).
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Problem Poor picture. Double images or ghosts. Only snow and noise appear on the screen. Dotted lines or stripes. No color./Dark picture./ Color is not correct. The picture is too bright. Picture (stripe) noise. No sound./Noisy sound. Good picture, no sound. Audio noise.
Index 4:3 Default ... 48 Adjusting picture position ... 55, 56 picture quality ... 57 sound quality ... 59 volume ... 41 Audio Out ... 29, 63 Auto Program ... 36 Auto SAP ... 60 Auto YC ... 26 Backlight ... 58 Cable TV ...
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