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Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV, below the Sony logo, on the sticker, and also on the TV box (white label). Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
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WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appratus 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 This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
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Digital Reality Creation, CineMotion, PlayStation, and BN Smoother are trademarks of Sony Corporation. TV STAND: Use the following Sony appliance(s) only with the following TV STAND. Use with other TV STAND may cause instability and result in possible injury. SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO:...
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.
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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.
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For Safety Be Careful when Moving the TV When you place the TV in position, be careful not to drop it on your foot or fingers. Watch your footing while installing the TV. Carry the TV in the Specified Manner If you carry the TV in a manner other than the specified manner and without the specified number of persons, it may drop...
Contents Introducing the Sony TV Presenting the Sony TV ...8 Package Contents ...8 Features ...8 Enjoying Your TV ...10 Notes on the TV ...10 Screen...10 Indicators ...11 Projection Lamp...11 Installing the TV ...12 Carrying Your TV...12 Take Precaution during Installation...13 To Prevent the TV from Falling ...13...
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Accessing the Setup Settings ...70 Selecting Setup Options...70 Programming Caption Vision ...72 Accessing the Applications Settings...73 Selecting Applications Options ...73 Other Information Overview...75 Contacting Sony...75 Replacing the Lamp ...76 How to Replace the Lamp ...76 Troubleshooting ...80 Remote Control...80 CableCARD Device ...80 Video...81...
Introducing the Sony TV Presenting the Sony TV Thank you for purchasing this Sony’s HD LCD Projection TV. This manual is for models KDF-E55A20 and KDF-E60A20. Instructions in this manual are written for the remote control. Similar controls are also found on the TV console.
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(16:9 aspect ratio). ❑ Favorite Channels: Allows you to navigate a list of up to sixteen favorite channels without leaving the current channel. ❑ Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable programming from younger viewers. Introducing the Sony TV...
Introducing the Sony TV Enjoying Your TV To enjoy your TV for years to come and maintain its original picture quality, you should perform periodic maintenance. Notes on the TV To enjoy clear picture ❑ ❑ When not using the TV for a long period of time ❑...
When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. Replace the lamp with a new Sony XL-2200 replacement lamp (not supplied). The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV is in use. To avoid eye discomfort or injury, do not look into the light housing when the power is on.
Introducing the Sony TV Installing the TV Carrying Your TV Carrying the TV requires at least two people. Do not hold by the pedestal or the front panel of the TV. Doing so may cause these parts to break off.
˚ ˚ 62.5 62.5 62.5 ˚ Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU-GW12 with a support belt designed for your TV. Viewing distance min. 6.8 ft. (approx. 2.1 m) min. 7 ft. (approx. 2.2 m) Vertical Viewing Area Introducing the Sony TV 27.5...
If the LED blinks continuously, this may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see “Contacting Sony” on page 75). When lit, indicates one of the timers is set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV set is turned off.
(YPbPr) and audio (L/R) jacks. Connects to the left and right audio inputs of your audio or video component. (VAR/FIX) L/R ✍ AUDIO OUT jacks are operable only when the TV’s Speaker is set to Off. Introducing the Sony TV (Continued)
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Introducing the Sony TV 5 CableCARD slot 6 DIGITAL AUDIO 7 VHF/UHF 8 CABLE 9 HDMI Rear of TV VIDEO IN S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i) AUDIO (VAR/FIX) AUDIO AUDIO (OPTICAL) EJECT Connection Description CableCARD device provides cable subscribers with access...
Connecting the TV Overview Your new LCD Projection TV can receive both analog and digital broadcasting signals from antenna, satellite and cable TV. To display clear crisp pictures, you must connect your TV correctly and choose the correct display format (see Wide button on page 50). It is strongly recommended to connect the antenna using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality signal.
Connecting the TV About Using S VIDEO Example of an S VIDEO Connection Equipment with S VIDEO About Using HDMI If you are connecting equipment with DVI connector with this TV, you will to DVI Adapter need to use an adapter. You can use an HDMI to DVI cable or an HDMI adapter (not supplied).
Basic Connections The way in which you connect your TV will vary, depending on how your home receives a signal (antenna and satellite, cable, cable box) and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR. If You Are Connecting Cable System or VHF/UHF ❏...
Connecting the TV Cable System or For best results, use this connection if you: ❑ VHF/UHF ❑ Antenna System Cable Type Cable TV (CATV) and Antenna Notes on Using This Connection To Do This... Switch the TV’s input between the cable and antenna Have a cable and/or an antenna.
Cable Box and For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Antenna Before connecting a ❑ cable box, see “Using CableCARD Device” on With this connection you can: page 25. ❑ ❑ Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Use the cable box Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable Activate the remote control to operate the cable...
Connecting the TV Cable Box For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Before connecting a cable box, see “Using ❑ CableCARD Device” on page 25. With this connection you can: ❑ To connect the cable box Notes on Using This Connection To do this...
Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Rear of TV VIDEO IN S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO S VIDEO Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc. ✍ Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack.
Connecting the TV Digital Cable Box Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Digital Satellite Receiver Digital cable box or satellite RF coaxial cable Audio cable (not supplied) Connect the RF coaxial cable from the CATV or Satellite dish to the INPUT of the digital cable box or digital satellite receiver.
Check with your cable TV company for CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability, all of which are determined by your cable TV company — not Sony. Activating Before you can use CableCARD service, you need to insert the CableCARD...
Connecting the TV You can also access information about your CableCARD device in the Applications Menu (see page 74). Removing the In the event you want to cancel your service, contact your cable TV CableCARD Device company. To install a different CableCARD device, follow the instructions in “Activating CableCARD Service”...
Equipment with Use this hookup if: HDMI Connection ❑ Disconnect all power sources before making any connections Use an HDMI cable (not supplied) to connect the equipment’s HDMI OUT jack to the TV’s HDMI IN jack. Use the HDMI IN 6 input connection. The HDMI jack provides both video and audio signals, so it...
Connecting the TV Equipment with DVI If you are connecting with DVI-HDTV output, you can connect to the TV’s Connection HDMI IN jack by using an HDMI-to-DVI cable or an adaptor (both not supplied). Equipment with HDMI output Audio cable (not supplied) Rear of TV VIDEO IN...
Equipment with You can use the TV's DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT jack to connect a Digital Audio digital audio device that is PCM/Dolby Digital compatible, such as an audio amplifier. (Optical) Use an optical audio cable to connect the device's OPTICAL IN jack to the TV's DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT jack.
Connecting the TV Setting Up the TV Channel List After you finish connecting the TV, you can run the Initial Setup to create a list of available analog and digital channels. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time after hooking it up. If you choose to set up the channels at a later time select the Auto Program option in the Channel menu to scan available channels (see below).
Connecting Optional Equipment You can connect variety of optinal equipment to your TV. This section provides some of the individual connections you can have. For multiple connections please refer to the Quick Setup Guide. If You Are Connecting VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box Two VCRs for Tape Editing DVD Player with Component Video Connectors...
Connecting the TV VCR and Cable Use this hookup if: ❑ Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Rear of TV VIDEO IN S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO S VIDEO You have cable TV that does not require a cable box. Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter.
(pay channels vs. regular cable channels) and you need to use a cable box. Use the TV’s remote control to change channels on your cable box when the signal is scrambled. To program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 44.
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Connecting the TV Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc. Coaxial cable Splitter CATV cable If you are connecting a digital cable box, you will need a special bi- directional splitter designed to work with your cable box.
Two VCRs for Tape If you connect two VCRs, you can record from one VCR to the other while Editing using your TV to monitor what is being recorded. Using Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. S VIDEO jacks? See page 18.
Connecting the TV DVD Player with Use this hookup if: Component ❑ Video Connectors Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc. DVD player Your DVD player has component (Y, B-Y, R-Y) jacks. Use a component video cable to connect the DVD player’s Y, B-Y and R-Y jacks to the TV’s YP jacks.
✍ To watch a DVD, press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). If you have a non-Sony DVD player, and want to set up the TV remote control to operate the DVD player you must program the remote control.
Connecting the TV Camcorder or Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. PlayStation For easy connection to a camcorder or PlayStation, the TV has front audio and video inputs (shown below). Use A/V and S VIDEO cables to connect the camcorder or PlayStation’s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.
Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TV’s audio through your stereo system (see page 61). Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Use A/V cables to connect the TV’s AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) jacks to the audio receiver’s audio LINE IN jacks.
Watching the TV Overview The table on the next page describes the buttons on the remote control. Topic Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Button Descriptions Programming the Remote Control Manufacturer’s Codes Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control Using Special Buttons Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.
Watching the TV Button Descriptions POWER TV POWER MUTING TV/VIDEO DVD/ SAT/ CABLE JUMP MTS/SAP FREEZE SOUND PICTURE TV/SAT WIDE PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY PAUSE VISUAL SEARCH STOP REC PAUSE REC STOP TOP MENU MENU POWER SAVING Button Description MUTING Press to mute the sound.
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button, CH + qg DVD/VCR button, MTS/SAP button PLAY button have a tactile dot. Use the dot as a reference when operating the TV. Button Description REC: Press to record. By pressing this button alone will start the Record Buttons recording.
Watching the TV Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment. Sony Equipment DVD/VCR SAT/Cable POWER TV POWER Follow the steps below to program your TV’s remote control to operate the MUTING TV/VIDEO other video equipment.
Sony Dish Network Echostar General Electric Hitachi Hughes Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips RCA/PROSCAN 802, 808 Toshiba 806, 807 Samsung * If an Aiwa VCR does not work even though you enter the code for Aiwa, enter the code for Sony instead.
Watching the TV Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control To operate other connected equipment with your TV, first turn to page 44 and program the necessary code. For operating video equipment, press TV/VIDEO connected equipment. Remote control operation tips are provided below. Operating a Cable Box To Do This ...
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Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Press Activate the remote control to DVD/VCR operate the DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on/off POWER Select other equipment connected to the DAV Skip a disc Display the Top menu...
Watching the TV Watching the TV Special Buttons on the Remote Control This TV comes with convenient features that can be accessed directly by pressing their buttons on your remote control. Using the GUIDE This TV is equipped to show program information if it is available from the Button station.
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Using the Program Guide The Program Guide allows you to select the channels from a drop down list. The Guide also provides information about the current program being shown on each channel. Make Way for Ducks! Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley, two wayward ducks on a unique mission.
Watching the TV Using the WIDE Wide screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several wide Button screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio). When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal that is in 4:3 aspect ratio picture with a black bar at each side, Full returns the picture to its original size.
Using the FREEZE Button You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. To Freeze FREEZE To cancel Using the JUMP Button channel and the last channel that was selected. JUMP button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s picture. FREEZE for normal viewing, press FREEZE...
Introducing WEGA GATE Overview of WEGA GATE A push of a button on your remote control provides a whole new experience of TV viewing. It enables you to perform a variety of tasks intuitively with a control panel on the screen rather than using complicated remote control button presses.
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Introducing WEGA GATE The WEGA GATE screen gives you access to the following items: Icon Description The Favorites feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify. For details, see page 54. Favorites The Cable feature takes you to the most recently viewed channel on the cable input.
Introducing WEGA GATE Using Favorites in WEGA GATE The Favorites feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify. You can create a list using the Add to Favorites option. Using Cable in WEGA GATE The Cable feature takes you to the most recently viewed channel on the cable input.
Using Antenna in WEGA GATE The Antenna feature takes you to the most recently viewed channel on the antenna input. When tuned to the channel, the Program Banner and Channel number will be displayed. Select Antenna from the WEGA GATE control panel and press Full Focus Sd Film Festivals Growth ✍...
Using the Settings Overview The Settings gives you access to the following features: (Depending on the signal tuned, you may see a different Setting options on your screen. Settings displayed here are with the 720p signal.) Settings Video Antenna Video Press WEGA GATE to exit Picture Mode Vivid...
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Settings Channel Antenna Channel Press WEGA GATE to exit Favorite Channels Auto Program Digital Channels Show/Hide Channels Label Channels Parental Lock Antenna Parental Lock Press WEGA GATE to exit Password Setup Antenna Setup Press WEGA GATE to exit Caption Vision Info Banner Label Video Inputs Language...
Using the Settings Accessing the Press WEGA GATE... Select Settings... Highlight... Press to select... To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Video, press Selecting Video The Video settings include the following options: Options Option Picture...
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Option Description Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture. Noise Select to reduce the noise level of signal from Reduction connected equipment and from the VHF/UHF jack. Select to turn off DRC Mode High Creates a high-resolution picture with 4 x density, for Density high quality sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver).
Using the Settings Accessing the Press WEGA GATE... Select Settings... Highlight... 4. Press to select... To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Audio, press Selecting Audio The Audio settings include the following options: Options Option...
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Option Description Select to give sound more impact by compensating for phase effects in speakers. Select for normal stereo or mono reception. Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo. Enjoy stereo, bilingual and Auto SAP Select to automatically switch to second audio mono programs when a signal is received.
Using the Settings Accessing the Press WEGA GATE... Select Settings... Highlight... 4. Press to select... To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Screen, press Selecting Screen The Screen settings include the following options: Options Option...
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Option 4:3 Default is set to 4:3 Default anything but Off, the Select the default Wide Mode setting screen mode to changes only for the use for 4:3 current channel. When sources. you change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the Default setting.
Using the Settings Accessing the Press WEGA GATE... Select Settings... Highlight... 4. Press to select... To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Channel, press Selecting Channel The Channel settings include the following options: Options Option...
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Option Description ✍ If you select to hide or show a major digital channel, all the sub-channels are automatically hidden or shown. To show or hide an individual sub- channel within a digital channel, you must individually select that sub- channel to show or hide.
Using the Settings Accessing the Press WEGA GATE... Select Settings... Highlight... 4. Press to select... To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Parental Lock, press Selecting Parental The Parental Lock settings include the following options: Lock Options Option...
Option If you are not familiar Change Password with the Parental Select Country Guideline rating system, you should select Child, Youth, or Y.Adult to help simplify the rating selection. To To deactivate the parental control feature set more restrictive ❑ ratings, select Custom.
Using the Settings Selecting Custom US custom rating options If you selected U.S.A. as the country of residence on page 67, the Custom Rating Options Rating menu includes the following options. (If you selected Canada, see To ensure maximum page 69.) blocking capability, the age-based ratings Option...
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Canadian custom rating options If you selected Canada as the country of residence on page 67, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options. (If you selected U.S.A., see page 68.) Option Description English Rating All children. Children 8 years and older. General programming.
Using the Settings Accessing the Press WEGA GATE... Select Settings... Highlight... 4. Press to select... To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Setup, press Selecting The Setup settings include the following options: Setup Options Option Caption Vision...
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Option Description Video 1-6 ✍ If you select Skip, your TV skips the selected connection when you press TV/VIDEO. Language Select to display all on-screen menus in your language of choice: English, Español, Menu Color Enables you to select a specific color for the on-screen menus. Power Saving Standard Reduced...
Using the Settings Programming If you selected the Caption Vision can change the following settings: Option Basic Advanced Digital CC Advanced Settings option under Program Caption Vision Description Allows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options. CC1, CC2, Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program.
Accessing the Press WEGA GATE... Select Settings... Highlight 4. Press to select To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Applications, press Selecting The Applications settings include the following options: Applications Option Options...
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Using the Settings Option Diagnostics CableCARD Description Press V or v to highlight one of the following options, then press Program Select to set the Timer by day, time, duration, and channel. Select to turn off the Timer. (Your previous settings are saved.) in step 2, press V and v to set the If you selected Program...
Optional Accessories Index Contacting Sony If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center. For US residents: 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or visit: http://www.sonystyle.com/tv/ For Canadian residents: 1-877-899-SONY (7669) or visit: http://www.sonystyle.ca/tv/...
Electric appliances can cause fire or high temperature, resulting in injury or death. Be sure to follow the instructions below. Use a Sony XL-2200 replacement lamp (not supplied) for replacement. Use of any other lamp may damage the TV. Do not remove the lamp for any purpose other than replacement. Doing so may cause injury or fire.
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Loosen the screws on the rear side panel. Remove the front panel. Pull out the lamp. Loosen the right screw on the cover with a coin or similar object. Remove the screw from the lamp cover. Pull down the cover toward you. Unscrew the lamp and pull out the lamp horizontally.
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Other Information ✍ The lamp is very hot immediately after use. Never touch the glass portion of the lamp or the surrounding parts. ✍ After it has cooled, place the used lamp into the empty box of the replacement lamp. Never put the used lamp into a plastic bag. Place the new lamp into its place, then tighten the screw.
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Tightly screw the side panel in its place. ✍ Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-2200 replacement lamp. ✍ Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging in/unplugging the connecting cords. Rough handling may cause the TV to fall, damaging the TV, the TV stand and/or the floor.
There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are attempting to operate. There is a possibility that some non-Sony equipment cannot be operated by your Sony TV remote. You may need to use the equipment’s original remote control.
If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may need service. Call your local Sony Service Center. Make sure the power cord is plugged in. Press POWER on the front of the TV.
Other Information Audio Problem Possible Remedies ❏ Good picture, no sound ❏ ❏ ❏ Audio noise ❏ Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box ❏ Sound seems weak or insufficient ❏ Cannot raise the volume on external speakers ❏...
General Problem Possible Remedies ❏ How to restore the TV to factory settings ❏ How to restore Video settings to factory settings ❏ How to restore Audio settings to factory settings ❏ Cannot cycle through the other video equipment connected to the TV ❏...
Other Information Specifications Projection System LCD Panel Projection Lens Antenna Lamp Television System Visible Screen Size (Picture measured diagonally) Channel Coverage Power Requirements Number of Inputs/Outputs HDMI IN Video (IN) S Video (IN) Audio (IN) Component Video Input AUDIO (VAR/FIX) OUT RF Inputs Digital Audio Optical Output (PCM/Dolby Digital)
Power Consumption In Use In Standby Dimensions (W × H × D) Mass Supplied Accessories Remote Control AA (R6) Batteries Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate. Optional Accessories ❑ HDMI cable ❑...
Index Numerics 0-9 buttons Adding channels to the channel list Adjusting audio, Steady Sound Advanced Video Alternate Audio Alternate Video ANT button Applications Menu Audio Menu Audio receiver, connecting Audio setting Balance, adjusting Bass, adjusting Batteries, inserting in remote Bilingual audio Brightness, adjusting Cable with VCR, connecting 32...
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Rear panel controls and connections Remote control inserting batteries 41 – programming 44 Removing channels from the channel list Satellite Receiver satellite receiver, using with remote control Screen Menu Screen setting setting up channels Settings Application 57 Audio 56 Channel 57 Parental Lock 57 Screen 56 Setup 57...