2-176-244-12 (1) LCD Color TV Operating Instructions KLV-23M1 © 2004 Sony Corporation
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. 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.
WARNING NOTIFICATION Installing To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
CAUTION Use the following SONY appliance(s) only with the following WALLMOUNT BRACKET. Use with other WALL-MOUNT BRACKET may cause instability and result in possible injury. SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO. KLV-23M1 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.
For the unit with a three-wire grounding type AC plug This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock.
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. Volume adjustment s Adjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbours. Sound carries very easily at night time. Therefore, closing the windows or using headphones is suggested.
Outdoor use s Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials. Do not install this unit outdoors. If the unit is exposed to rain, it may result in fire or electric shock. If the unit is exposed to direct sunlight, the unit may heat up and it may damage the unit. s Never block the slots and openings by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. Vehicle and ceiling Do not install this unit in a vehicle or hung from the ceiling.
Antennas Service Outdoor Antenna Grounding Damage Requiring Service 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) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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 .......................................... 20 Front Panel Controls and Connectors .................................. 20 Rear Panel Connectors ....................
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 Installing the TV Overview of the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control’s battery compartment.
Remote Control Descriptions 3 DVD/ MUTING VCR SAT/ POWER CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY 4 DVD/VCR: Press to turn on and off the video equipment. qf SAT/CABLE: Press to turn on and off the satellite receiver or cable box. qg 2 MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore the sound. qh 3 PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard and Pro. The video picture modes can be also accessed in the Video menu.
Description Button Description 0 Input Select Buttons Press to select the video equipment connected to the TV’s video inputs. ws CH +/– Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either CH + or CH –. wd Press to select the sound effect modes: SRS WOW, Off. The sound effect modes can be also accessed in the Audio menu. For more details, see “Selecting the Effect Mode” on page 44. TV: Press to select the TV to watch the TV programs.
Programming the Remote Control 5 DVD/ MUTING VCR SAT/ POWER CABLE Sony Equipment Programmable Code Number DVD/VCR 601 (Sony Dream System) SAT/Cable 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedures to program the remote control. MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY TOP MENU FAVORITES The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.
Manufacturer’s Codes Manufacturer Code Sony 751 General Electric 755 Hitachi 758 JVC 756 Code Manufacturer Code Canon 309, 308 Sanyo 330, 335 Citizen 332 Scott Craig 302, 332 312, 313, 321, 335, 323, 324, 325, 326 Curtis Mathes 304, 338, 309 Sharp 327, 328 Daewoo 341, 312, 309 Signature 2000 (M.
Using your Remote Controls with Other Equipment POWER buttons (DVD/VCR, SAT/CABLE) DVD/ MUTING VCR SAT/ POWER CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY 0 - 9 buttons ENT (enter) JUMP MENU MENU TOP MENU V, v, B, b, F1 To Press Turn on/off SAT/CABLE (POWER) Control a cable box SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) Select a channel 0 - 9 buttons, ENT (enter) Change channels CH +/– Go to the previous channel JUMP MUTING DISPLAY TOP MENU FAVORITES Operating a Cable Box FUNCTION buttons (DVD/VCR, SAT/CABLE) F1/F
Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer Operating a DVD/VCR or DVD/HDD Combo Unit Press Turn on/off DVD/VCR (POWER) To Press Control a DVD player DVD/VCR (FUNCTION) Turn on/off DVD/VCR (POWER) If you have a DVD changer, to skip discs F1 Play N If you have a DVD/VCR combo component, F1 Select the DVD F2 Select the VCR Stop x Pause X (press again to resume normal playback) Step through different tracks of an audio disc M to step forward or m to step backward Step through different chapters
Overview of the TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Controls and Connectors To open the control door To open the control door of your TV, push the door just under the “V OPEN” mark. OPEN 1 2 3 4 TV / VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL 5 6 7 Item/Jack Description 1 (IR) Infrared Receiver Receives IR signals from the remote control. 2 When lit, indicates one of the timers is set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit. For details, see page 72.
5 R AUDIO L 3 L AUDIO R (MONO) HD/DVD IN PR VIDEO IN VIDEO Y PB ( 1080i / 720p / 480p / 480i) 1 S VIDEO AC IN 4 R AUDIO L VHF/UHF 1 Installing the TV 3 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Rear Panel Connectors 2 2 VIDEO IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO 4 R AUDIO L L AUDIO R (MONO) 6 Jack Description 1 VHF/UHF RF input that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable box. 2 VIDEO 1/2 IN VIDEO/L-AUDIO-R Connect to the composite A/V output jacks on your VCR or other video component.
Attaching and Removing the Cable Cover Attaching the cable cover 1 Attach the cable cover to the hooks on the side of the TV. 2 While pressing the hooks, push the cable cover onto the TV until it clicks. Removing the cable cover 1 2 Push the hooks and draw the cable cover towards you. Detach the cable cover from the hooks on the side of the TV. Tip Attach the cable cover to the TV after connecting the cables.
Bundling Cords and Cables Installing the TV Adjusting the Viewing Angle of the TV You can organize the cables in the back of the TV. 1 2 You can adjust the angle to avoid the reflection of light and get a better view of the TV. Bundle the cables into the opening of the cable cover, and attach the cover. Note • When adjusting the angle, steady the base of the stand with your hand. Be careful not to get your fingers caught between the TV and the stand.
Connecting and Setting the TV Connecting directly to cable or an antenna VHF only or VHF/UHF or cable Rear of TV VHF/UHF jack 75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied) 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. Also, set “Cable” to “Off” in the menu (see page 37). (Channel) Notes • It is strongly recommended to connect the antenna using a 75ohm coaxial cable to get optimum picture quality.
Connecting Optional Equipment Use the instructions in this section to connect the following optional equipment: See page VCR and Cable TV 26 page Satellite Receiver 27 page Satellite Receiver and VCR 28 page AV Receiver 29 page DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 30 page DVD Player with S Video and Audio Connectors 31 page Digital Cable Box 32 page Digital Satellite Receiver 33 page Digital Satellite Receiver with HDMI Connector 34 page Connecting and Setting the TV If you are con
Connecting a VCR and Cable TV 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. 1 2 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s IN jack. 3 Using A/V and S VIDEO cables, connect the VCR’s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks (VIDEO 1 IN or VIDEO 2 IN). Using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
Connecting a Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Using A/V and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks (VIDEO 1 IN or VIDEO 2 IN). Connecting and Setting the TV Tip If your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.
Connecting a Satellite Receiver and a VCR Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 3 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack. 4 Using A/V and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the VCR’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. Using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF 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 R AUDIO L Y PB (1080i / 720p / 480p / 480i ) AUDIO cable (not supplied) AUDIO-R (red) R AUDIO L PR Audio input AV Receiver (Compact AV system, etc.
Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors Use this hookup if: • Your DVD player has component (Y, PB, PR) jacks. Tips • The Y, PB and PR jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled as Y, CB and CR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y. If so, connect the cables to the matching colors. • To take advantage of the Wide Screen Modes, set the aspect ratio of the output signal to 16:9 on your DVD player. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD player.
Connecting a DVD Player with S Video and Audio Connectors Use this hookup if: • Your DVD player does not have component (Y, PB, PR) jacks. Tips Connecting and Setting the TV • If your DVD player has component video output connectors, for best picture quality, use the connection described on page 30. • The Y, PB and PR jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled as Y, CB and CR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y. If so, connect the cables to the matching colors.
Connecting a Digital Cable Box Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using a component video cable, connect the Digital Cable Box’s Y, PB and PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks on the TV. Use the HD/DVD 3 IN connections. Note Component video (Y, PB, PR) connection is necessary to view 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of 1,366 dots × 768 lines.
Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using a component video cable, connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s Y, PB and PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks on the TV. Use the HD/DVD 3 IN connections. Note 2 Connecting and Setting the TV Component video (Y, PB, PR) connection is necessary to view 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of 1,366 dots × 768 lines.
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. Use the HDMI 4 IN connection. Tips • The HDMI connector provides both video and audio signals, so it is not necessary to connect the audio cable.
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). 1 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. Use the HDMI 4 IN connection.
1 Setting the TV Press 1 (Power) on the TV. The Auto Setup menu automatically appears on the screen when you turn on the TV for the first time. 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.
To watch VHF/UHF channels with an antenna 1 Press MENU. 2 Press V/v to select (Channel), then press . 3 Press V/v to select “Cable,” then press . 4 Press V/v to select “Off,” then press . 5 Perform steps 3 - 5 in “To perform Auto Program again” on page 36. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press V/v to select (Channel), then press . 3 Press V/v to select “Channel Skip/Add,” then .
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. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press V/v to select (Channel), then press Using the Menu Most of advanced settings and adjustments are performed using the menu screen. Basic operations to navigate through menus are described below.
To open the menu screen and select the option Menu category Menu option TV Video Press MENU to open the menu screen. Press V/v to select the desired category, then press . Vivid 50 50 25 0 50 5 Cool On On On Off Set: You can select the language to be displayed in all menus. DVD/ MUTING VCR SAT/ POWER CABLE Exit: Connecting and Setting the TV Return Mode: Picture: Brightness: Color: Hue: Sharpness: Backlight: Color Temp.
2 Press V/v to select (Setup), then press Setup TV Return Caption Vision: Video Label Language: Auto YC: , Select: 3 Off English Back: Set: Exit: Press V/v to select “Language,” then press Setup Select: 4 Off English Español Français Back: Set: , TV Return Caption Vision: Video Label Language: Auto YC: Select: 40 Exit: Press V/v to select your preferred language, then . press Setup 5 . TV Return Caption Vision: Video Label Language: Auto YC: , .
Watching the TV 1 Press POWER on the remote control. Tip When the 1 (Power on/Stand by) LED is off, press the 1 (Power) button on the TV. Watching the TV 2 Select the desired channel using the 0 - 9 and ENT (enter) buttons. Press 0 - 9 to select a channel. The channel changes after 2 seconds. Press ENT (enter) to select immediately. Use the CH +/– buttons to scan through the channels.
2 Watching with closed caption Press V/v to select (Setup), then press Setup You can display Caption Vision if the broadcaster offers this service.
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. DVD/ MUTING VCR Press PICTURE repeatedly until the desired mode appears.
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. * “SRS WOW” increases the sound quality of a diverse range of audio sources dramatically based on proprietary state-of-theart technologies from SRS Labs, Inc.
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). Press WIDE repeatedly until the desired Wide Screen Mode appears. Each time you press the button, the Wide Screen Mode changes as follows: MODE WIDE , Tip Wide Zoom The “aspect ratio” is the ratio of width to height of the screen. 16:9 is also referred to as widescreen format.
Changing the Wide Screen Mode Original source Original source 16:9 source (High definition source) 4:3 source (Standard definition source) m MODE WIDE m MODE WIDE Wide Zoom Wide Zoom enlarge to fill the screen with minimum distortion enlarge to fill the screen with minimum distortion MODE WIDE MODE WIDE Normal Normal This mode is not available MODE WIDE MODE WIDE display 4:3 picture in original size MODE WIDE Full Full enlarge the original picture horizontally to fill the screen displ
Changing the Wide Screen Mode using the menu DVD/ MUTING VCR 1 Press MENU. TV Video Return Mode: Picture: Brightness: Color: Hue: Sharpness: Backlight: Color Temp.: NR: Mild Mode: Dynamic Picture: CineMotion: Select: , SAT/ POWER CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY 2 Press V/v to select .
The Wide Screen Mode options available in the Option Wide Mode Select a Wide Mode to use for 4:3 sources. Description Wide Zoom Normal Full 4:3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4:3 sources. Select to enlarge to fill the screen with minimum distortion. Select to display 4:3 picture in original size when the original source is 4:3 (Standard definition source).
When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press FREEZE. The picture freezes. Press FREEZE again, and the frozen picture is released, and the picture begins to move again. Using the Freeze Function You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. Freeze FREEZE , DVD/ MUTING VCR SAT/ POWER CABLE Call 555-1234 MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY Frozen picture Tip While the picture is frozen, the sound continues to be output normally.
Setting the Video Inputs 1 For video input 1 and 2 Press VIDEO 1/2 repeatedly until the desired video input appears. Each time you press VIDEO 1/2, the input changes as follows. 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).
3 Using the Video Label and Skip Feature Press V/v to select “Video Label,” then press . Setup You can make settings for each video input by choosing the label displayed on the screen. TV Video Label Return Video 1 : Video 2 : Video 3 : Video 4 : , Video Video Video Video 1 2 3 4 Tip If you select “Skip,” your TV skips this input when you press the Input Select buttons. Select: 4 DVD/ MUTING VCR SAT/ POWER CABLE Back: Set: Press V/v to select the video input (Video 1-4) .
Using Favorite Channels 2 Press V/v to select . (Channel), then press Channel You can select program channels from a list of favorite channels that you preset. , TV Return Favorite Channels Cable: Channel Fix: Auto Program: Channel Skip/Add Channel Label On Off OK Setting your favorite channels Select: DVD/ MUTING VCR 3 SAT/ POWER CABLE Back: Set: Exit: Press V/v to select “Favorite Channels,” then .
Watching favorite channels DVD/ MUTING VCR Using the Channel Label Feature SAT/ POWER CABLE If you have set an optional label for the channel display or for Favorite Channels, you can have that label displayed on the screen. MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY DVD/ MUTING VCR SAT/ POWER CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY TOP MENU FAVORITES MENU 1 TOP MENU FAVORITES MENU 1, 9 F1 2-8 F2 1 Watching the TV 2 Press FAVORITES. F1 The Favorite Channels list appears.
2 Press V/v to select . Channel , 7 (Channel), then press You can add up to 5 characters to the label. TV Return Favorite Channels Cable: Channel Fix: Auto Program: Channel Skip/Add Channel Label Press V/v to scroll through the label characters . (A-Z, 0-9, etc.), then press On Off OK Channel TV Channel Label Return Channel: 30 Label: A _ B___ , Select: 3 Back: Set: Exit: Press V/v to select “Channel Label,” then press . Channel TV Select: Select: 4 Back: Set: .
Using Advanced Features 1 Receive the picture you want to adjust, then press MENU. Return Mode: Picture: Brightness: Color: Hue: Sharpness: Backlight: Color Temp.: NR: Mild Mode: Dynamic Picture: CineMotion: Select: , Adjusting the Picture Position Vertically TV Video 2 Press V/v to select Vivid 50 50 25 0 50 5 Cool On On On Off Set: (Screen), then press , DVD/ MUTING VCR Return Wide Mode: 4:3 Default: V Center: H Center: Select: 3 .
Adjusting the Picture Position Horizontally 1 Receive the picture you want to adjust, then press MENU. You can move the position of the picture left and right. This function allows for horizontal adjustment of the picture being displayed. DVD/ MUTING VCR Return Mode: Picture: Brightness: Color: Hue: Sharpness: Backlight: Color Temp.
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/ MUTING VCR 1 Press MENU. TV Video Return Mode: Picture: Brightness: Color: Hue: Sharpness: Backlight: Color Temp.: NR: Mild Mode: Dynamic Picture: CineMotion: Select: , 2 Press V/v to select .
6 Selective options Press V/v/B/b to make the desired adjustment, . then press TV Video , Return Mode: Vivid Picture: 50 Brightness: 50 Color: 25 Hue: 0 Sharpness: 50 Backlight: 5 Color Temp.: Cool NR: On Mild Mode: On Dynamic Picture: On CineMotion: Off Select: Back: Set: Option Description Setting Color Temp. (Color Temperature) Select to give white colors a blue (Cool) or a red (Warm) tint. Cool/ Neutral/ Warm NR (Noise Reduction) Select to reduce the noise level of connected equipment.
Adjusting the Sound Quality 1 TV Video Return Mode: Picture: Brightness: Color: Hue: Sharpness: Backlight: Color Temp.: NR: Mild Mode: Dynamic Picture: CineMotion: Select: , 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. 2 DVD/ MUTING VCR Press MENU. Press V/v to select MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY Select: MENU 1, 6 .
Option Press v/B Press V/b Treble* To decrease higherpitched sounds. To increase higherpitched sounds. Bass* To decrease lowerpitched sounds. To increase lowerpitched sounds. Balance* To emphasize the left speaker. To emphasize the right speaker. Effect** See page 44. Selecting Stereo or Bilingual Programs You can enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs.
Selecting stereo or bilingual programs using the menu 1 Press MENU. TV Video Return Mode: Picture: Brightness: Color: Hue: Sharpness: Backlight: Color Temp.: NR: Mild Mode: Dynamic Picture: CineMotion: Select: , 2 Press V/v to select Vivid 50 50 25 0 50 5 Cool On On On Off Set: You can select if you want to listen to the TV from the TV speakers or from an external amplifier connected to the TV’s audio outputs. Exit: (Audio), then press Audio Select: Back: Set: Exit: .
2 Press V/v to select (Audio), then press Audio TV Return Treble: Bass: Balance: Effect: MTS: Speaker: Audio Out: , Select: 3 0 0 0 Off Stereo On Back: Set: Audio DVD/ MUTING VCR 0 0 0 Off Stereo On Off Back: Set: SAT/ POWER CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY Exit: Option Description Speaker On Select to turn on the TV speakers. Off Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV’s sound only through your external audio system speakers.
2 Press V/v to select (Audio), then press Audio TV Return Treble: Bass: Balance: Effect: MTS: Speaker: Audio Out: , Select: 3 0 0 0 Off Stereo Off Back: Set: , Select: Option 0 0 0 Off Stereo Off Variable Fixed Back: Set: Exit: The TV’s speakers are turned off, but the audio output from your audio system can still be controlled by the TV’s remote control. Fixed In U.S.A.: U.S. Television Parental Guidelines to rate television programs (U.S.
Activating the Parental Control feature DVD/ MUTING VCR SAT/ POWER CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY 3 Enter a four-digit password using the 0 - 9 . buttons, then, press 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Parent , TV Enter password using 0-9 buttons - - - - 0 Back: 3 4 The Parent menu options appear. Parent TOP MENU FAVORITES MENU 1, 9 Select: Off U.S.A. Back: Set: Exit: If you access the Parent menu for the first time, you are requested to enter the password again for confirmation.
6 Press V/v to select your country/region (U.S.A. . or Canada), then press Parent TV Return Lock: Select Country: Change Password , To view blocked programs You can view blocked programs by entering the password. 1 Press ENT (enter) when tuned to a blocked Off U.S.A. program. 2 Enter your four-digit password using the 0 - 9 buttons. Select: 7 Back: Set: Press V/v to select “Lock,” then press Parent .
3 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. Press V/v to select “Movie Rating,” then press . Parent TV Movie Rating Return G: – PG: – PG-13: – R: – NC-17: – X: – , Select: 4 Back: Set: Exit: Press V/v to select the rating to be blocked, then .
6 7 To select a TV rating in U.S.A.: Press V/v to select “TV Rating,” then press . Parent , The indication automatically appears beside the selected rating and all ratings below it, indicating that the programs that match the ratings will be blocked. TV TV Rating Return Rating TV-Y: – TV-Y7: – TV-G: – TV-PG: – TV-14: – TV-MA: – Press V/v to select the TV rating to be blocked, . then press Content FV: – Example: TV rating in U.S.A.
9 Repeat step 8 for other extenders. All programs that match the ratings you select and higher, except for the extenders that were canceled, will be blocked. 10 Press MENU to exit the menu screen. To block programs or movies broadcast without a rating Unrated option allows you to block programs or movies that are broadcast without a rating. The unrated option is available only when you have selected U.S.A. as your country/region. What the Ratings Mean Ratings in the U.S.A.
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 — All Ages Admitted) In G-rated films, no strong words are used, the violence is at a minimum, nudity and sex scenes are not present, nor is there any drug use.
About the extenders of U.S. TV ratings TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA ratings have additional content ratings called “extenders” to define additional viewing limits. The extenders are defined as follows: Option Description FV (Fantasy Violence) Programs containing cartoon violence occurring in TV-Y7 programs only. D (sexually suggestive Dialog) Programs containing suggestive dialog, or sexual innuendo. L (coarse Language) Programs containing coarse language.
Canadian English Language ratings The Canadian English Language ratings are for TV programs in English broadcast in Canada. Canadian French Language ratings The Canadian French Language ratings are for TV programs in French broadcast in Canada. Description Option Description C (Programming intended for children under the age of 8) There will be no realistic scenes of violence or no offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
Turning Off the TV Automatically Press SLEEP repeatedly until the desired period of time appears. Each time you press the button, the period of time changes as follows: You can set the TV to turn off automatically after a predetermined period of time (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes). , Sleep Off Sleep 15 DVD/ MUTING VCR Sleep 30 SAT/ POWER CABLE Sleep 45 Sleep 60 MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY Sleep 90 SLEEP While the Sleep timer is activated, the LED on the TV lights up in red.
Additional Information Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis function The TV is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a problem with your TV, the 1 (Power on/ Stand by) LED on the front panel will flash repeatedly in red. Writing down the duration of flashes and interval between flashes helps you inform qualified Sony personnel of the TV’s condition. 1 (Power on/ Stand by) LED (flashing in red) 1 Measure how long the 1 (Power on/Stand by) LED flashes and stops flashing.
Problem Poor picture. Double images or ghosts. • Check antenna/cable connections. • Check the antenna location and direction. Only snow and noise appear on the screen. • Check if the antenna is broken or bent. • Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in normal use, 1-2 years at the seaside.) Dotted lines or stripes. • Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, or hair-dryers. No color./Dark picture./ Color is not correct.
Specifications Television system: American TV standard Channel coverage: VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Screen size (measured diagonally): 23 inches Panel System: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Display resolution: 1,366 dots (horizontal) × 768 lines (vertical) VIDEO 1/2 IN: S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN): Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.
Index 4:3 Default ............................................ 48 A R Effect .................................................... 44 Remote control ..................................... 13 battery installation ............................ 13 programming .................................... 16 using with other equipment .............. 18 Adjusting picture position ........................... 55, 56 picture quality ................................... 57 sound quality ....................................
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