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TRINITRON COLOUR TV 220-240V 50/60Hz MANUFACTURED IN UK SER. No. PRODUCT BY SONY CORP TOKYO / JAPAN 6000001 Serial No. Please note: The information in this manual was correct at the time of going to print. However, some minor changes may have been made late in the product’s development.
Safety Information Due to the unique design of this TV, highly recommend you use their designated stand SU-32XL1. This set is to operate on a 220-240V AC For environmental and safety reasons, it is Never push objects of any kind into the set supply only.
Getting Started Follow steps 1 - 6 to install the TV and view programmes Checking the supplied accessories Check that you have the following items: Batteries RF lead YUV Scart Adaptor (2) Remote control Inserting batteries into the remote control •...
Getting Started Connecting an aerial and VCR Supplied Connecting a VCR Scart Adaptor Connect your aerial lead to the socket labelled on the rear of the TV. Rear of TV. DIGITAL Connect the supplied RF lead from the socket labelled on the rear of the TV to the socket labelled IN* on your VCR.
Getting Started Switching on the TV Connect the TV plug to your mains socket (220 - 240V AV, 50Hz) Push in the On/Off button (labelled !) on the front of the TV. On/Off button If the red standby mode indicator on the front of the TV is lit, press the TV I/1 button on the remote control to switch on the set.
Basic Operation Overview of the remote control VIDEO I/1 - VCR/DVD Standby button Press to switch off your VCR/DVD player temporarily. Press again to return to normal operation. TV I/1 - TV Standby button Press to switch off the TV temporarily. The red standby indicator on the front of the TV is lit.
Basic Operation Overview of the TV buttons Press gently on the symbol to open the door. 1 2 3 - Autotune button Press to repeat the automatic tuning process. t - Video Input button Press to view pictures from equipment connected to the TV sockets. 2 +/- buttons Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the TV volume.
Basic Operation Everyday use This section explains the various functions and operations used during everyday viewing. Most operations can be done using the remote control. Press the On/Off button (labelled !) on the front of the TV to switch on the TV. When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 indicator on the TV is lit red), press the TV I/1 button on the remote control to switch on the TV.
Basic Operation Screen Mode The picture that the TV receives may be in one of several formats (e.g. conventional 4:3 format, 16:9 widescreen format etc.). You can alter the TV screen mode manually to suit the broadcast you are watching. (Alternatively, set the ‘Auto Format’...
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Basic Operation 14:9 broadcast viewed in ‘14:9’ mode. 14:9 Use this mode for watching 14:9 broadcasts with the picture displayed in the correct proportions. As a result, black areas are visible on the TV screen. In ‘14:9’ mode, parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off. Press the V or v button to adjust the position of the picture on the TV screen (e.g.
Basic Operation Teletext Most TV channels broadcast a teletext service. The index page (usually page 100) provides information on how to use the service. Please ensure that you are receiving a good signal, or some text errors may occur. An example of teletext. Viewing teletext Select a channel that provides a teletext service.
Advanced Operation The Channel Index The Channel Index menu provides a list of all the available digital channels, along menu with information about the programmes currently being broadcast*. The current channel is previewed in the top right corner of the screen with it’s channel name and The ‘Channel Index’...
Advanced Operation The Digital Electronic The Digital Electronic Programme Guide allows you to: Programme Guide (EPG) a) view programme information for all digital channels*, b) sort programme information by category, c) set reminders to have the TV automatically switch to a programme when it starts, d) record programmes The ‘Digital EPG’.
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Advanced Operation Timed display With the Digital Electronic Programme Guide on screen, press the V, v, B and b button to highlight the programme you wish to display. Press the OK button to display the ‘Timers’ menu. Press the GREEN button to have the TV automatically display the selected programme when the programme starts.
Advanced Operation The Info menu The Info menu provides information on the programmes currently being shown and on future programmes*. It also allows you to display digital subtitles and listen to the broadcast in a different language*. The ‘Info’ menu. The Info menu is only available in digital mode.
Advanced Operation The Main Menu This menu contains features that allow you to customise the digital side of your TV. The ‘Main Menu’ is only available in digital mode. The ‘Main’ menu. With the TV in digital mode, press the button to display the ‘Info menu’.
Advanced Operation Detail Set-up menu This menu allows you to configure the digital side of your TV. (Digital) With the TV in digital mode, press the button to display the ‘Info menu’. The ‘Detail Set-up’ menu. Digital Set-up Press the BLUE button to access the ‘Main Menu’. Press the V or v button to highlight ‘Detail Set-up’.
Advanced Operation Using the TV menu Use the following buttons to operate the TV menu system. system Press Access the TV menu system... MENU button. V or v buttons. Highlight an option... V, v, B, and b Enter the highlighted menu or b button.
Advanced Operation Sound Adjustment menu Mode This option allows you to choose between four sound mode settings, ‘Personal’, ‘Rock’, ‘Pop’ and ‘Jazz’. ‘Rock’, ‘Pop’ and ‘Jazz’ are preset and only the The ‘Sound Adjustment’ menu. ‘Balance’ setting can be adjusted. ‘Personal’ mode however, also allows you to adjust the ‘Treble’...
Advanced Operation Timer menu Sleep Timer This option allows you to set a period of time after which the TV automatically The ‘Timer’ menu. switches itself into standby mode. Timer With the ‘Sleep Timer’ option highlighted, press the b button to adjust. Press the V or v button to select the amount of time before the TV switches itself into Sleep Timer: standby.
Advanced Operation Manual Programme This menu allows you to tune in analogue channels, one by one. Preset menu With the ‘Manual Programme Preset’ option highlighted, press the OK The ‘Manual Programme Preset’ menu. button to display the ‘Manual Programme Preset’ menu. Set Up Press the b button to highlight the programme number.
Advanced Operation Detail Set Up menu Auto Format This TV can detect the type of screen format being transmitted by the broadcaster (only if the specific signals are transmitted with the program). This The ‘Detail Set Up’ menu. option allows the TV to automatically switch to the correct screen mode. Detail Set Up With the ‘Auto Format’...
Connecting Other Equipment Overview of the rear sockets i2/r - AV2 Scart socket (S-Video enabled)* Use to connect a VCR. - AV1 Scart socket (YUV enabled) Use to connect equipment such as DVD players, satellite/cable decoders. - Audio out sockets Use to connect audio equipment such as a Hi-Fi, Surround Sound system.
Connecting Other Equipment Overview of the front sockets Press gently on the symbol to open the door. i - Headphone socket Use to connect headphones. 3 - AV3 S-Video Input* Use to connect equipment such as S-VHS camcorders. *To avoid picture distortion, do not t3 - AV3 Video Input* connect equipment to the r3 and t3 sockets at the same time.
Connecting Other Equipment Connecting other A wide range of equipment can be connected to the TV through the front and rear equipment to the TV sockets. Most equipment can be connected to any of the TV sockets. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your equipment to determine the best TV socket to use.
The remote control supplied with your TV automatically operates the basic other equipment functions of Sony DVD players and most Sony VCRs. The remote control can also operate DVD players and VCRs made by other manufacturers, provided that it is first programmed to match the particular brand of your VCR or DVD player*.
Connecting Other Equipment Controlling a DVD player Before attempting to control a non-Sony DVD player, ensure that the remote control has been programmed (refer to previous page). Press the Mode Selector button repeatedly until the green DVD light illuminates. Use the buttons in the table below to operate your DVD player.
Additional Information Troubleshooting Here are some simple solutions to problems which may affect the picture and sound. Problem Cause Solution No picture, no sound. • Power off. • Plug in the TV. • TV in standby. • If the 1 indicator is lit, press the TV I/1 button on the remote control.
Additional Information Index 4:3 mode, 12 G, H, I, J, K 14:9 mode, 13 Headphones, connecting, 27 Safety information, 4 INFO menu, 18 Selecting, Jazz mode, 22 analogue mode, 8 digital mode, 8 Accessories, supplied, 6 Set up menu, L, M, N Aerial, connecting, 7 analogue, 23 Analogue channels, selecting, 8...
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