Cover(U).fm Page 1 Wednesday, June 9, 2004 12:13 PM 2-055-142-71(1) R Colour Television Operating Instructions Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety Information” section of this manual. Retain this manual for future reference.
Cover(U).fm Page 2 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:32 AM NOTICE A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e. marked with T or ) must be used. When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted with a 5 AMP fuse, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 5 AMP fuse at the distribution board.
GB text.fm Page 3 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 3:47 PM Introduction Thank you for choosing this Sony FD Trinitron Colour Television. Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. • Symbols used in the manual: • Important information. • Information on a feature. • 1,2... Sequence of instructions. • • Shaded buttons on the remote control show you the buttons you have to press to follow the sequence of the instructions. Informs you of the result of instructions.
GB text.fm Page 4 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 3:47 PM Safety Information 4 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. For environmental and safety reasons, it is recommended that the TV set is not left in standby mode when not in use. Disconnect from the mains. However, some TVs may have features which require they are left in standby.
GB text.fm Page 5 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 3:47 PM Overview of Remote Control Buttons 1 ql 2 3 qk qj qh qg 4 5 6 7 8 qf 9 qd qs qa q; 1 To temporarily switch off TV: Press this button to temporarily switch off TV (the standby indicator on TV lights up). Press again to switch on TV from standby mode. To save energy we recommend switching off completely when TV is not in use. After 15 minutes without a signal and without any button being pressed, the TV switches automatically into standby mode.
GB text.fm Page 6 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 3:47 PM Overview of TV Buttons Programme Up or Down Buttons (Selects TV channels) Volume control buttons 4 Selecting Input source Standby indicator 4 S video Input jack Pull open the door on the side of the TV to reveal the sockets Auto Start Up Button Video Input jack o4 Audio Input jacks Headphones jack On/Off switch Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Make sure you insert the supplied batteries observing the correct polarities.
GB text.fm Page 7 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 3:47 PM Switching on the TV and Automatically Tuning The first time you switch on your TV, a sequence of menu screens appear on the TV enabling you to: 1) choose the language of the menu screen, 2) adjust the picture slant 3) search for and store all available channels (TV Broadcasts) and 4) change the order in which the channels (TV Broadcasts) appear on the screen.
GB text.fm Page 8 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 3:47 PM Switching on the TV and Automatically Tuning 5 The TV starts to automatically search and store all available broadcast channels for you. This procedure could take some minutes. Please be patient and do not press any buttons, otherwise the automatic tuning will not be completed. If no channels were found during the auto tuning process then a new menu appears automatically on the screen asking you to connect the aerial.
GB text.fm Page 9 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 3:47 PM Introducing and Using the Menu System Your TV uses an on-screen menu system to guide you through the operations. Use the following buttons on the Remote Control to operate the menu system: 1 Press the MENU button to switch the first level menu on. 2 • • • • • 3 Press the MENU button to remove the menu from the screen. MENU To highlight the desired menu or option, press v or V button. To enter to the selected menu or option, press b.
GB text.fm Page 10 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 3:47 PM Introducing and Using the Menu System Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function SOUND ADJUSTMENT The “Sound Adjustment” menu allows you to alter the sound settings. Picture Adjustment Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Hue Reset To do this: After selecting the item you want to alter press the b button, then repeatedly press the v/V/B or b buttons to make any adjustments and finally press the OK button to store.
GB text.fm Page 11 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 3:47 PM Introducing and Using the Menu System Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function SLEEP TIMER The “Sleep Timer” option in the “Timer” menu allows you to select a time period for the TV to automatically switch itself into the standby mode. Picture Adjustment Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Hue Reset To do this: After selecting the option, press the b button then press the v or V button to set the time period delay (max.
GB text.fm Page 12 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 3:47 PM Introducing and Using the Menu System Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function PROGRAMME SORTING The “Programme Sorting” option in the “Set Up” menu allows you to change the order in which the channels (TV Broadcasts) appear on the screen.
GB text.fm Page 13 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 3:47 PM Introducing and Using the Menu System Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function MANUAL PROGRAMME PRESET The “Manual Programme Preset” option in the “Set Up” menu allows you to: Picture Adjustment Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Hue Reset a) Preset channels or the VCR channel one by one to the programme order of your choice.
GB text.fm Page 14 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 3:47 PM Introducing and Using the Menu System Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function AUTO FORMAT The “Auto Format” option in the “Detail Set Up” menu allows you to automatically change the aspect ratio of the screen.
GB text.fm Page 15 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 3:47 PM Introducing and Using the Menu System Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function NOISE REDUCTION The “Noise Reduction” option in the “Detail Set Up” menu allows you to automatically reduce any picture noise visible in the broadcast signal. Picture Adjustment Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Hue Reset To do this: After selecting the option, press the b button. Then press the v or V buttons to select Auto.
GB text.fm Page 16 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 3:47 PM Introducing and Using the Menu System Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function RGB CENTRING When connecting an RGB source, such as a “PlayStation”, you may need to readjust the horizontal position of the picture. In that case, you can readjust it using the “RGB Centring” option in the “Detail Set Up”.
GB text.fm Page 17 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 3:47 PM Teletext Teletext is an information service transmitted by most TV stations. The index page of the teletext service (usually page 100) gives you information on how to use the service. To operate teletext, use the remote control buttons as indicated below. Teletext errors may occur if you use a channel (TV Broadcast) with a weak signal.
GB text.fm Page 18 Thursday, April 1, 2004 12:30 PM Connecting Additional Equipment Using the following instructions you can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV set. (Connecting cables are not supplied). MANUFACTURED UNDER LICENCE FROM DOLBY LABORATORIES "DOLBY" AND THE DOUBLE - D SYMBOL ARE TRADEMARKS OF DOLBY LABORATORIES SO 8mm/Hi8/ DVC NY camcorder S VHS/Hi8/ DVC camcorder A 4 G B 4 C o4 D When you connect the headphones, the TV speakers will automatically be muted.
GB text.fm Page 19 Thursday, April 1, 2004 2:52 PM Connecting Additional Equipment Connecting to external Audio Equipment: Plug in your Hi-Fi equipment to the audio output sockets D if you wish to amplify the audio output from your TV. Next, using the menu system, select the “Set Up” menu. Enter the “Detail Set Up” menu and set “TV Speakers” to “Off”. The audio level of the external speakers can be modified by pressing the volume buttons on the remote control.
GB text.fm Page 20 Thursday, April 1, 2004 12:30 PM Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD In it’s default condition this remote control will operate the basic functions of this Sony TV, Sony DVDs and most Sony VCRs. To control VCRs and DVDs of other manufacturers (and some Sony VCR models), the remote control needs to be configured. To do this: • Before you start, look up the 3 digit code for your brand of DVD or VCR from the list below.
GB text.fm Page 21 Thursday, April 1, 2004 12:30 PM Specifications TV system I Colour System PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (Video In only) Channel Coverage UHF: Picture Tube Flat display FD Trinitron WIDE 28” (Approx. 71 cm measured diagonally) 32” (Approx.
GB text.fm Page 22 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 3:47 PM Troubleshooting Here are some simple solutions to problems which may affect the picture and sound. Problem Suggested Remedy No picture (screen is dark), and no sound. • Check the aerial connection. • Plug the TV in and press the button on the front of the TV. • If the standby indicator is on press the button or a numbered button on the remote control. Poor or no picture (screen is dark), but good sound.
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