WARNING Note on Cleaning the TV To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth. Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine, which might damage the finish of the cabinet.
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are provided on the front of this instruction manual and at the rear of the TV. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Trademark Information TruSurround is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. SRS and the SRS symbol are registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. in the United States and selected foreign countries. SRS and TruSurround are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. and is protected under United States Patent Nos.
Important Safeguards For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the set or described in the operating instructions or service manual. WARNING To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation, use and servicing of the set.
Power-Cord Protection Lightning Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the set where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse. For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and power-line surges.
Contents Introducing the Digital TV (DTV) Overview .......................................................1 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega .............1 Features..........................................................2 Package Contents .........................................3 Using the Remote Control...........................3 Frequently Asked Questions ......................7 Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Overview .......................................................
Introducing the Digital TV (DTV) Overview This chapter gives an overview of the DTV features, defines the package contents, describes the remote control, and provides answers to frequently asked questions.
Introducing the Digital TV (DTV) Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new DTV include: 2 ❑ Built-in Digital Television (DTV) Receiver: You can watch digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio/video quality that these programs offer. ❑ Wide Screen Mode: Watch conventional 4:3 aspect ratio broadcasts in wide screen (16:9) mode.
Introducing the Digital TV (DTV) Package Contents Along with your new digital TV, the package contains a remote control and two AA batteries. No additional cables are included. These items are all you need to set up and operate the DTV in its basic configuration. Most components (VCRs, DVD players, etc.) come with the necessary cables to connect them. If you want to set up a complex system, you may need to buy extra cables, connectors, etc.
Introducing the Digital TV (DTV) Button Descriptions The following table describes the buttons on the remote control’s outside and inside panels. Outside Panel Button 1 MUTING 1 2 3 4 5 qj 2 SLEEP qk ql 3 PIC MODE w; 4 ANT 6 7 8 5 WIDE MODE wa 9 6 q; ws qa wd qs qd qf qg qh wf wg wh wj wk 7 8 INDEX 9 MENU 0 VOL qa Move the joystick B bVv to move the on-screen cursor. To select an item, press the center of the joystick ( ).
Introducing the Digital TV (DTV) Button qh MTS/SAP qj qk ql w; Description Press repeatedly to step through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP, and Mono. Also available in the Audio menu. For details, see page 49. POWER buttons Press to turn on and off the DTV and other audio/video equipment you have programmed into the remote (GREEN) control. For instructions, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 62.
Welcome.fm5 Page 6 Friday, July 6, 2001 1:48 PM Introducing the Digital TV (DTV) Inside Panel You can access the following buttons by lifting up the outside panel. 1 2 3 Description Press to change the VHF/UHF output of the VCR. 2 Transport Buttons m Rewind N Play z Record (press together with N) x Stop M Fast-forward X Pause Press to display the DVD menu. Press B bVv to move the on-screen cursor. Press to display the DVD setup menu.
Introducing the Digital TV (DTV) Frequently Asked Questions What is digital TV (DTV)? Digital television (or “DTV”) refers to the over-the-air television broadcast standards adopted by the Federal Communications Commission in 1996. Developed by the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC), a group of manufacturing companies, these standards define the specifications for 18 digital broadcast formats. There are six formats in the ATSC DTV standard that are described as “High Definition Television.
Introducing the Digital TV (DTV) Can this TV receive conventional analog broadcasts that are available today? Yes. This TV is designed to receive conventional analog broadcasts, cable TV, as well as all formats of digital broadcasts. Of course, you can also connect VCRs, DVD players, digital broadcast (satellite) receivers, and other audio/video components.
Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your DTV.
Connecting and Setting Up the DTV DTV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Controls 1 The front panel provides convenient inputs for audio/video components you plan to connect temporarily, such as a camcorder or digital camera. It includes several buttons that you’ll also find on the remote control. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa qs Control Description 1 S VIDEO 2 INPUT Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your camcorder or other S VIDEOequipped video component.
Connecting and Setting Up the DTV DTV Rear Panel 2 1 7 9 q; 3 qa 4 8 5 Connection 6 Description 1 VHF/UHF Connects to your VHF/UHF antenna. 2 CABLE Connects to your cable source. 3 S VIDEO IN 1/3/4 Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other S VIDEOequipped video component. Provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF jacks or the Video IN jack. 4 VIDEO IN 1/3/4 VIDEO/L(MONO)-AUDIO-R Connect to the audio and video OUT jacks on your VCR or other video component.
Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Basic Connections This section describes how to connect a VHF/UHF antenna, CATV cable, and CATV cable box. Connecting a VHF/UHF Antenna The connection you choose depends on the type of VHF/UHF antenna you have in your home.
Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Connecting a CATV Cable or a CATV Cable Box CATV Cable CABLE 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of DTV CATV Cable Box Cable CABLE Rear of DTV IN OUT Cable Box 13
Install.fm5 Page 14 Friday, July 6, 2001 1:52 PM Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Connecting a VCR and Cable Use this hookup if you have cable TV that does not require a cable box. 1 Connect the cable TV cable to the VCR’s IN jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the DTV’s CABLE jack. 3 Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR’s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the DTV’s Audio and Video IN jacks.
Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Connecting a VCR and Cable Box Use this hookup if ❑ Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels), so you need to use a cable box ❑ You want to use the Twin View or Scrolling Index feature. With this setup you can ❑ Use the DTV remote control to change channels using your cable box when the signal is scrambled. ❑ Use the DTV remote control to change channels using your DTV when the signal is not scrambled.
(Continued from the previous page) Connecting and Setting Up the DTV VCR A/V cable Cable box Coaxial cable DTV Coaxial cable Coaxial cable CATV Splitter (not included) AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) ✍ IMPORTANT - To use the Twin View or Scrolling Index feature or to watch premium (scrambled) channels the VCR MUST BE TURNED ON; otherwise, you will be unable to view them.
Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing Connecting two VCRs together, then into the DTV, allows you to switch between the two to be sure that what you are playing on one is recording on the other. 1 Using an A/V cable, connect the playback VCR’s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the recording VCR’s Audio and Video IN jacks. 2 Using an A/V cable, connect the recording VCR’s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the DTV’s Audio and Video IN jacks.
Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Connecting a Satellite Receiver 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receiver’s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the DTV’s Audio and Video IN jacks. 3 Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the DTV’s CABLE jack.
Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack. 3 Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the DTV’s CABLE jack. 4 Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receiver’s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the VCR’s Audio and Video IN jacks.
Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Connecting an Audio Receiver For better sound quality, you may want to connect your DTV to your stereo system’s audio receiver. To connect to an audio receiver ❑ Use audio cables to connect the DTV’s Audio OUT jacks to the audio receiver’s audio LINE IN jacks.
Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors This is the preferred hookup to use if your DVD player has component video out jacks. 1 Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD player’s Y, PB and PR jacks to the Y, P B and PR jacks on the DTV. Use the HD/DVD IN 5 or 6 connections. ✍ The Y, PB and PR jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y, C B and CR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y. If so, connect the cables to like colors.
Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors Use this hookup if your DVD player does not have component video out jacks (as shown on page 21). ✍ An S VIDEO connection will give a good-quality video signal, but if your DVD player has component video, that connection (described on page 21) will give an even better signal. 1 Using audio cables, connect the DVD player’s Audio OUT jacks to the DTV’s Audio IN jacks.
Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Connecting a Camcorder For easy connection of the camcorder, the DTV has front Audio and Video inputs (shown below). If you prefer, you can connect the camcorder to the DTV’s rear Audio and Video IN jacks. ❑ Using A/V cables, connect the camcorder’s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the DTV’s Audio and Video IN jacks. AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) A/V output If you have a mono camcorder, connect its audio output to theDTV’s AUDIO L jack.
Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector You can use the DTV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUTPUT jack to connect an audio device that is Dolby Digital and PCM compatible, such as an audio amplifier. ❑ Using an optical cable, connect the device’s OPTICAL IN jack to the DTV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUTPUT jack.
Install.fm5 Page 25 Friday, July 6, 2001 1:49 PM Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Connecting i.LINK Compatible Devices This DTV is equipped with i.LINK, which provides a secure digital interface to other digital home entertainment devices, including digital cable set-top boxes. i.LINK allows for the secure transfer of copyright-protected high-definition content between these devices and your digital television.
Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Connecting Cables ✍ Before connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible equipment, see the instruction manual of the i.LINK device to be connected. 1 Using an A/V cable, connect the i.LINK device’s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the DTV’s Audio and Video IN jacks. 2 Using an i.LINK cable (see page 25), connect the device’s i.LINK jack to either of the DTV’s i.LINK jacks. DTV i.
Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Notes on Connecting i.LINK Devices ❑ To connect two or more i.LINK-capable devices, use i.LINK cables to connect them as shown below. A B C i.LINK ❑ D i.LINK i.LINK You can connect up to 63 i.LINK devices. However, the maximum number of cables in any serial route is 16. A B C i.LINK D i.LINK i.LINK F E i.LINK G i.LINK ❑ E i.LINK i.LINK Do not connect i.LINK devices in a way that creates a loop. i.LINK A B i.LINK ❑ C i.
Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Completing i.LINK Setup Before you can use an i.LINK device with the DTV, you need to register the device as follows. 1 After you’ve connected the cables (as described on page 26), first turn on the DTV, and then turn on the i.LINK device(s). The following screen automatically appears. To add the i.LINK device, highlight Add and press . ✍ If you select Cancel, the i.LINK device is set up as “hidden” and it does not appear in the i.LINK Control Panel.
Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. In addition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTROL S feature allows you to always point your remote control at your DTV, instead of having to point it at the other equipment, which might be hidden or out of direct line of sight. Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to the DTV.
Connecting and Setting Up the DTV Setting Up the DTV Automatically z The initial setup screens appear only after turning on the DTV the first time, or after selecting Factory Reset in the Setup menu (pag e58). If you need to set the clock at a later time, press the TIMER button on the remote control (see page 43). You can also run Auto Program at any time from the Channel Setup menu (see page 52). The first time you turn on the DTV, a series of screens guide you through the initial setup of the DTV.
Using the DTV Features Overview This chapter describes how to use features of your DTV. Topic Page Using the Program Guide 32 Using the Scrolling Index 33 Using Favorite Channels 34 Using Wide Screen Mode 37 Using Twin View 38 Using the Freeze Function 41 Using the i.
Using the DTV Features Using the Program Guide The Program Guide lets you select digital channels and subchannels and review program information from an on-screen list. Subchannels are additional channels of programming broadcast simultaneously. For example, channel 4 might include six subchannels (4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5) that are showing programs at the same time. ✍ Analog channels are not available in the Guide. 1 Press GUIDE.
Using the DTV Features Using the Scrolling Index The Scrolling Index lets you select programs from a scrolling index of video pictures. 1 Press INDEX. The Scrolling Index appears, with the currently selected program in the main (left) window, and four scrolling video pictures in the right. Live preview window As each picture on the right scrolls to the live preview window, it changes briefly from a frozen video picture to a live video. The right side continues to scroll through the entire channel list.
Using the DTV Features Using Favorite Channels You can store up to 16 of your favorite channels in the Favorite Channels list. You can use the Surf Favorites feature to preview and select channels directly from the list. You can also edit the Favorite Channels list to change the channels that are included in the list. Adding Favorite Channels 1 Tune to the channel you want to save to the Favorite Channels list and press ADD.
Using the DTV Features Surfing the Favorite Channels List 1 Press SURF. The Surf Favorites screen appears, with the currently selected program in the main (left) window. z The letter “C” indicates that the Favorite Channel is a cable channel. Preview Window Main Window 2 5 C8 10 18 C5 22 C11 Favorite Channels 2 To see a preview of a program on your Favorite Channels, move the joystick V or v through the Surf Favorites list.
Using.fm5 Page 36 Friday, July 6, 2001 1:49 PM Using the DTV Features Editing the Favorite Channels List 1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick to highlight the Channel Setup icon press and . 3 Move the joystick to highlight Favorite Channels and press . The Favorite Channels list appears. z The letter “C” indicates that the Favorite Channel is a cable channel. If more than nine Favorite Channels are set, move the joystick V or v to see the other Favorite Channels.
Using the DTV Features Using Wide Screen Mode Wide Screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several Wide Screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio). z You can also access the Wide Mode settings in the Screen Mode menu. For details, see page 50. ❑ Press WIDE MODE repeatedly to toggle through the following Wide Mode settings. Wide Zoom enlarges the 4:3 picture, while the upper and lower parts of the picture are condensed to fit the 16:9 screen.
Using the DTV Features Using Twin View Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources — from an antenna, VCR, DVD, etc., — on the screen at the same time. (You hear the sound from only one of the sources at a time. You choose which source’s sound is selected.) You can change the relative size of each of the pictures. Displaying Twin Pictures 1 Tune the DTV to a working channel. 2 Press . A second picture-window appears. , , To cancel twin pictures and watch the active picture or ❑ Press .
Using the DTV Features With Twin View, the picture highlighted in blue is active. In the active picture, you can: ❑ Change channels. ❑ Adjust the volume. ❑ Switch the input sources (to go from UHF/VHF to cable, for example, press ANT or TV/VIDEO on the remote control). ❑ Change the picture size by moving the joystick V or v. To activate the right picture ❑ Move the joystick b. To activate the left picture ❑ Move the joystick B.
Using the DTV Features Changing the Picture Size The zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right pictures. 1 Activate the picture whose size you want to change. 2 Move the joystick V to enlarge the picture. 3 Move the joystick v to make the picture smaller. When you adjust the twin screen sizes, the DTV memorizes the change. The next time you use the Twin View function, the memorized sizes appear.
Using the DTV Features Using the Freeze Function The FREEZE button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s picture. You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. ✍ The Freeze feature is not available while using Twin View. 1 When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press the FREEZE button. 2 The DTV switches to Twin View mode and displays the “frozen” picture on the right, while the current program continues on the left.
Using.fm5 Page 42 Friday, July 6, 2001 1:50 PM Using the DTV Features Using the i.LINK Control Panel The i.LINK Control Panel lets you see a list of i.LINK devices that are connected to and communicating with the DTV. ✍ At the time this DTV went to market, the Sony digital cable set-top box (DHG- M55CV) is the only i.LINK device that is verified to be compatible with this DTV. z You can also access the i.LINK Control Panel using the the button on the DTV’s front panel. For details, see page 10.
Using.fm5 Page 43 Friday, July 6, 2001 1:50 PM Using the DTV Features Using the Timer You can use the Timer to program the DTV to turn on and off and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing times. The first time you turned on the DTV, a setup screen prompted you to set the clock (see “Setting Up the DTV Automatically” on page 30). If you didn’t set the clock during this initial setup, you need to set it before you can use the Timer (see page 44).
Using the DTV Features 5 Move the joystick V and v to set the day(s), time (hour, minute, AM/PM), duration, and channel number. Press or b to confirm each setting and move to the next setting. Press B to go back to the previous setting. 6 After you’ve set the channel number, press to save the Timer settings. The settings are displayed in the Timer screen and the Timer is set to On. The DTV is now set to turn on, tune to the channel you’ve set, and then turn off at the times you set for that Timer.
Using the DTV Menus Overview To open and choose a menu 1 Press MENU to display the menu screen. 2 Move the joystick V or v to highlight the icon of the menu you want to select and press . 3 Move the joystick V or v to scroll through the options. 4 See the specific menu page for instructions on moving through the menu.
Menus.fm5 Page 46 Friday, July 6, 2001 1:50 PM Using the DTV Menus Using the Video Menu To select the Video menu 1 2 Press MENU. 3 Move the joystick V or v to scroll through the features. 4 Press to select a feature. That feature’s adjustment appears. 5 Use the joystick to make the desired adjustments. 6 7 Press Move the joystick V or v to highlight the Video icon and press . to select/set. Press EXIT to exit the menu screen.
Using the DTV Menus z To change from one DRC Mode to another, use the DRC button on the remote control. Option Description Hue Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones. Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture. Color Temperature White intensity adjustment Choose from three color temperatures: VM Velocity Modulation Sharpens picture definition to give every object a sharp, clean edge. Select from High, Low, Medium, Off.
Menus.fm5 Page 48 Friday, July 6, 2001 1:51 PM Using the DTV Menus Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio menu 1 2 Press MENU. 3 Move the joystick V or v to scroll through the options. 4 Press to select an option. That option’s settings appear. 5 Use the joystick to scroll through the settings. 6 7 Press Move the joystick V or v to highlight the Audio icon and press . to select the desired setting. Press EXIT to exit the menu screen.
Using the DTV Menus z To change from one MTS Mode to another, use the MTS/SAP button on the remote control. Option Description MTS Enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo. Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the DTV to second audio programs when a signal is received. (If no SAP signal is present, the DTV remains in Stereo mode.) Mono Select for mono reception. (Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts.
Menus.fm5 Page 50 Friday, July 6, 2001 1:51 PM Using the DTV Menus Using the Screen Mode Menu To select the Screen Mode menu Selecting Screen Mode Options z To change from one Wide Mode to another, use the WIDE MODE button on the remote control. z If 4:3 Default is set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting changes only for the current channel. When you change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting.
Using the DTV Menus Option Description Vertical Center Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down in the window. (Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes.) Move the joystick V or v to choose a position and press . Vertical Size Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture. (Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes.) Move the joystick V or v to choose a correction and press .
Menus.fm5 Page 52 Friday, July 6, 2001 1:51 PM Using the DTV Menus Using the Channel Setup Menu To select the Channel Setup menu Selecting Channel Setup Options 1 2 Press MENU. 3 Move the joystick V or v to scroll through the features. 4 Press to select a feature. That feature’s options appear. 5 Use the joystick to scroll through the options. 6 7 Press Move the joystick V or v to highlight the Channel Setup icon and press . to select the desired option. Press EXIT to exit the menu screen.
Using the DTV Menus Option Description Channel Skip/Add Allows you to customize the channel list that appears when using the CH+/- buttons on the remote control. The DTV maintains separate channel lists for digital and analog channels. Channel Logo Digital Select to add or skip digital channels. Analog Select to add or skip analog channels. 1 Move the joystick V or v to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to skip/add.
Menus.fm5 Page 54 Friday, July 6, 2001 1:51 PM Using the DTV Menus Using the Parental Control Menu The Parental Control menu allows you to set up the DTV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. These ratings are assigned by a federal rating board. Not all programs are rated. Using the Parental Lock blocks programs with a specific rating, but it does not block an entire channel. To select the Parental Control menu 1 2 Press MENU.
Using the DTV Menus Using the Parent Menu z If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you should select Child, Youth, or Young Adult to help simplify the rating selection. To set more restrictive ratings, select Custom. The Parent menu includes the following options. Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on/off and select a Child rating system Parental lock is off. No programs are blocked from viewing.
Using the DTV Menus United States: Selecting Custom Rating Options For the United States, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For Canada, see page 57.) Option Description Movie Rating G All children and General Audience. PG Parental Guidance suggested. PG-13 Parental Guidance for children under 13. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under 17. NC-17 and X No one 17 and under allowed.
Using the DTV Menus Canada: Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canada, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For the US, see page 56.) Option Description English Rating C All children. C8+ Children 8 years and older. G General programming. PG Parental Guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older. French Rating USA TV Rating Viewing Blocked Programs 18+ Adult programming. G General programming. 8 ans+ Not recommended for young children.
Menus.fm5 Page 58 Friday, July 6, 2001 1:52 PM Using the DTV Menus Using the Setup Menu To select the Setup menu Selecting Setup Options 1 2 Press MENU. 3 Move the joystick V or v to scroll through the features. 4 Press to select a feature. (That feature’s options appear.) 5 Move the joystick V or v to scroll through the options. 6 7 Press Move the joystick V or v to highlight the Setup icon and press . to select the desired option. Press EXIT to exit the menu screen.
Using the DTV Menus z You can also use the Video Input option to assign video inputs to i.LINK devices. When you select that video input, an i.LINK connection is established. Only i.LINK devices that are set to Show (see “i.LINK Setup”) and which support video input connection are listed. Option Description Video Input Allows you to select labels to help you recognize devices connected to the audio/video jacks on the DTV.
Using the DTV Menus z You can also access the Timer using the TIMER button on the remote control. Option Description Set Clock/Timers Select to set the clock and to program your DTV to turn on and off at two scheduled viewing times. For details, see page 43. Vertical Correction Allows you to make a vertical correction to the picture within the DTV screen. z Both Vertical Correction and Tilt Correction are done while the picture is in Full Mode.
Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Page Programming the Remote Control 62 Operating Other Components with Your DTV Remote Control 65 About i.
Other Information Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment. Sony Equipment Switch Position on Remote Control Programmable Code Number Beta, ED Beta VCRs AV1 303 8 mm VCR AV2 302 VHS VCR AV3 301 DVD Player DVD 751 If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the DTV’s remote control, use the following procedures to program the remote control.
Other Information Tips ❑ If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your component. ❑ If you enter a new code number, the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased. ❑ In some cases, you may not be able to operate your component with the Sony remote control. In such cases, use the component’s own remote control unit.
other.fm5 Page 64 Friday, July 6, 2001 1:52 PM Other Information Manufacturer’s Codes VCRs Manufacturer Sony Admiral (M.
Other Information Operating Other Components with Your DTV Remote Control Operating a VCR Operating a DVD Player Move the slide switch to the position you programmed for the VCR. To Do This ... Press Turn on/off POWER Select VCR TV/VIDEO Change channels CH +/- Record N and REC simultaneously.
other.fm5 Page 66 Friday, July 6, 2001 1:52 PM Other Information Operating a Cable Box Operating a Satellite Receiver To Do This ... Press Turn on/off SAT/CABLE (green POWER button) Select Cable Box SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION button) Select a channel 0-9 buttons, ENTER Change channels CH +/- Back to previous channel JUMP To Do This ...
Other Information About i.LINK i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio, and other data in two directions between equipment having an i.LINK jack, and for controlling other equipment. i.LINK compatible equipment can be connected using a single i.LINK cable. Possible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment. When two or more i.
Other Information Troubleshooting Problem Possible Remedies No picture (screen not lit), no sound ❏ ❏ If your DTV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your DTV may need service. Call your local Sony Service Center. Make sure the power cord is plugged in. Push the power button on the front of the DTV. Check to see if the TV/VIDEO setting is correct: when watching TV, set to TV. When watching connected equipment, set to VIDEO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, as appropriate.
Other Information Problem Possible Remedies Cannot gain enough volume ❏ when using a cable box Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box’s remote control. Then press TV (FUNCTION) and adjust the DTV’s volume. Cannot receive channels ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel Setup menu to add receivable TV channels that are not presently in memory (see page 52).
Other Information Specifications Picture Tube Antenna Television System Channel Coverage DTV VHF UHF CATV Power Requirements Inputs/Outputs Video (IN) S Video (IN) FD Trinitron® tube 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF NTSC, American TV Standard, ATSC 1 -99 2-13 14-69 1-125 120V, 60 Hz 4 total (1 on front panel) 4 1 C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative; PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms PR: 0.
Index 0 – 9 buttons 5 4:3 aspect ratio 37 4:3 Default settings 50 A ADD FAVORITE button 4, 34 Alternate Audio, setting 49 Alternate Video, setting 47 ANT button 4 antenna, connecting 12 Audio menu 45, 48 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) L (MONO)/R jacks, described 11 Audio Output, setting 49 audio receiver, connecting 20 Auto Program (channel setup) 30, 52 Auto SAP setting 49 AV1-3/DVD slide switch 6 Channel Skip/Add, setting 53 channels, changing 5 clock, setting 30 closed caption modes 45, 58 CODE SET button 6 color
Index exiting 35 using 34–36 features 2 Fixed, Audio Output setting 49 FREEZE button 4, 41 Freeze, using 41 frequently asked questions 7 front panel controls, described 10 Full mode, setting 50 FUNCTION buttons 5 G Game, Picture Mode setting 46 Guide exiting 32 using 32 GUIDE button 5, 32 H HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) jacks, described 11 Hide setting, in i.LINK Setup 59 hue, adjusting 47 I i.LINK cables 25 daisy-chaining devices 27 -equipped devices, connecting 2, 25 setup screens 28 i.
Index R T ratings, setting 54–57 ratings, viewing blocked programs 57 rear panel connectors, described 11 Record buttons 6 remote control tape-to-tape editing 17 Tilt Correction, setting 60 tilt, correcting 60 TIMER button 5 Timer Setup 60 transport buttons 6 treble, adjusting 48 troubleshooting 68–69 TruSurround, Effect 48 turning on/off the DTV 5, 10 TV/VCR button 6 TV/VIDEO button 5, 10 Twin View inserting batteries 3 programming 62–64 RESET button 4 resetting Audio options 48 Video options 46 rese
Index Wide Screen, described 2 Wide Zoom mode, setting 50 Z zoom feature, with Twin View 40 Zoom mode, setting 50 74