4-094-065-22 ® Operating Instructions * Important: Read this manual before using this product Sony Corporation ©2003 Sony Corporation Printed in U.S.A.
32_36HS.book Page 1 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV 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 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
2_36HS.book Page 2 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM 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.
32_36HS.book Page 3 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Ventilation Lightning The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.
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32_36HS.book Page 5 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview .......................................................................................................7 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega ............................................................... 7 Package Contents.............................................................................. 7 Features ............................................................................................
32_36HS.book Page 6 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Using the Features SETUP SETUP SETUP Welcome Overview .....................................................................................................45 Watching TV ................................................................................................45 Using the Scrolling Index ...........................................................................46 Factors Affecting Scrolling Index .................................................
32_36HS.book Page 7 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview This chapter describes the contents of the package in which the TV is shipped and provides an overview of the features of your Wega TV. Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-tocorner detail. You will recognize the superiority of Wega technology almost immediately.
Twin View™: Using the Multi-Image Driver (MIDX), Twin View allows you to watch two programs side by side, with the ability to zoom in one picture. You can watch pictures from two different sources (1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i) simultaneously. (Only the left Twin View window can display 1080i, 720p, and 480p sources.) ❑ Favorite Channels: Allows you to preview and select from eight of your favorite channels. ❑ ClearEdge VM™ Velocity Modulation: Sharpens picture definition by enhancing vertical lines.
32_36HS.book Page 9 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Setting Up the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV.
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32_36HS.book Page 11 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Item Description Memory Stick insertion slot. For details, see “Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer” on page 52. 2 MEMORY STICK LED When lit, indicates that the Memory Stick is being read. (Do not remove the Memory Stick when the indicator is lit.) 3 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 INPUT Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your camcorder or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. Provides better picture quality than composite video (4).
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32_36HS.book Page 13 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM 1 DVI-HDTV VIDEO AUDIO R/L (VIDEO 7 IN) Can accommodate a copy-protected digital connection (HDCP*) to other devices (such as digital set-top boxes) that have compatible interfaces. The DVI-HDTV input terminal is compliant with the EIA-861 standard and is not intended for use with personal computers. See the instruction manual that came with your equipment for details about connecting and using it with the TV.
32_36HS.book Page 14 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna SETUP The way in which you will connect your TV varies, depending on how your home receives a signal (cable, cable box, antenna) and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR.
32_36HS.book Page 15 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM For best results, use one of the following connections if you are connecting a cable or an antenna and you: ❑ Do not need a cable box to unscramble channels. (If you have a cable box, see pages 18-20.) ❑ Do not intend to connect a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 22 and 24.) SETUP Cable or Antenna Only The connection you choose depends on the cable type you have in your home, as described below.
SETUP 32_36HS.book Page 16 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Cable and Antenna Only For best results, use this connection if you: ❑ Have a cable and an antenna. (This is convenient if you are using a separate rooftop antenna to receive additional channels that are not provided by your cable company.) ❑ Do not have a cable box or VCR. (If you have a cable box, see pages 18 to 20. If you have a VCR, see pages 22 and 24.
32_36HS.book Page 17 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Notes on Using This Connection Do This ... Switch the TV’s input between the cable and antenna Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV’s VHF/UHF and AUX inputs. Receive channels using an antenna, instead of the cable 1 2 3 Press ANT to switch to the AUX input. Set the Cable option to Off. For details, see “Selecting Channel Options” on page 68. Run the Auto Setup program, as described in “Using Auto Setup” on page 38. SETUP To Do This ...
SETUP 32_36HS.book Page 18 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Cable Box and Cable Only ✍ DIGITAL CABLE BOX USERS: Do not use this connection. The TO CONVERTER jack is not compatible with digital cable boxes. For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. Setup ❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 22 and 24.
32_36HS.book Page 19 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM To connect the cable box and cable 1 Connect the cable from your cable company to the TV’s 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the TV’s TO CONVERTER jack to the cable box’s input jack. (The TV’s internal converter lets you switch between unscrambled signals coming straight into the TV and scrambled signals coming in through the cable box, eliminating the need for an external splitter.) SETUP VHF/UHF jack.
32_36HS.book Page 20 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM SETUP Cable Box Only For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles all channels, which requires you to use a cable box. ❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 22 and 24.) With this connection you can: ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through Setup the cable box to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box.
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32_36HS.book Page 22 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM SETUP VCR and Cable For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company does not require you to use a cable box. About Using Twin View with This Connection With this connection, you can use all the features of Twin View. For details about Twin View, see page 46. To connect the VCR and cable Setup Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 21. 1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF input jack.
32_36HS.book Page 23 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Notes on Using This Connection Do This ... Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Watch cable channels Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input (VHF/UHF in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control to operate the VCR If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 43-44.
32_36HS.book Page 24 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM SETUP VCR and Cable Box For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. About Using Twin View with This Connection With this connection, you can use all the features of Twin View. For details about Twin View, see page 46.
32_36HS.book Page 25 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM TV SETUP Splitter (not supplied) Coaxial cable CATV cable Setup Cable box If you are connecting a digital cable box, you will need a special bi-directional splitter designed to work with your cable box. Coaxial cable VCR SETUP Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc.
SETUP 32_36HS.book Page 26 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Two VCRs for Tape Editing Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 21. Connecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR to the other. By connecting them as shown below, you can view (monitor) what is being recorded. To connect two VCRs for tape editing 1 Use an A/V cable to connect the playback VCR’s A/V output jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks. 2 Use an A/V cable to connect the recording VCR’s A/V input Setup jacks to the TV’s MONITOR OUT jacks.
32_36HS.book Page 27 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Notes on Using This Connection Do This ... View (monitor) what is being recorded Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration above). Set up the TV remote control to operate the VCR(s) If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 43-44.
32_36HS.book Page 28 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver SETUP 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 21. satellite input jack. 2 Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver’s A/V output jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks. 3 Connect a CATV cable from your cable or antenna to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. Channel List” on page 38.
32_36HS.book Page 29 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Notes on Using This Connection Do This ... Watch the satellite receiver Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the satellite receiver input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 43-44. Activate the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION.
SETUP 32_36HS.book Page 30 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Satellite Receiver and VCR To connect a satellite receiver and VCR 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s satellite input jack. Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 21. 2 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF input jack. 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR’s VHF/UHF output jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. 4 Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver’s A/V output jacks to the VCR’s A/V input jacks.
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SETUP 32_36HS.book Page 32 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM DVD Player with Component Video Connectors For best results, use this connection if your DVD player has component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks. To connect a DVD player with component video connectors 1 Use three separate component video cables to connect the DVD player’s Y, PB and P R jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks (VIDEO 5) on the TV. ✍ The Y, PB and PR jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y, Setup CB and CR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y.
32_36HS.book Page 33 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Notes on Using This Connection Watch the DVD player Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input (VIDEO 5 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control to operate the DVD player If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 43-44. Activate the TV remote control to operate the DVD player Set the A/V slide switch to the position you programmed for the DVD player.
SETUP 32_36HS.book Page 34 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Use this connection if your DVD player does not have component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks. To connect a DVD player with A/V connectors 1 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player’s audio output jacks to the TV’s audio input jacks. 2 Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player’s S VIDEO jack Setup to the TV’s S VIDEO jack. TV Cables are often color-coded to connectors.
32_36HS.book Page 35 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Camcorder Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 21. To connect a camcorder SETUP For easy connection of a camcorder, the TV has front A/V input jacks. If you prefer, however, you can connect the camcorder to the TV’s rear A/V input jacks. 1 Use A/V cables to connect the camcorder’s A/V output jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks. TV Setup VIDEO 2 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) – AUDIO – R SETUP Cables are often color-coded to connectors.
32_36HS.book Page 36 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Audio Receiver SETUP For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TV’s audio through your stereo system. To connect an audio system 1 Use an audio cable to connect the TV’s audio output jacks to the audio receiver’s line input jacks. SETUP Setup TV Audio cable Receiver SETUP To line input Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white. 2 Using the TV’s Audio Menu, set the Speaker option to Off.
32_36HS.book Page 37 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Using the CONTROL S Feature SETUP 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 TV, 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 TV.
32_36HS.book Page 38 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Setting Up the Channel List SETUP After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Auto Setup to set up your channels. The Auto Setup screen appears when you turn on your TV for the first time after hooking it up. If you do not want to set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by selecting the Auto Program option in the Channel Menu (see page 68).
32_36HS.book Page 39 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Using the Remote Control Overview This chapter describes how to set up, program, and use the TV’s remote control. Topic Page Inserting Batteries 39 Button Descriptions Outside Panel Inside Panel 40 42 Programming the Remote Control 43 Inserting Batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the remote control. 2 Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E terminals on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.
32_36HS.book Page 40 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM SETUP Button Descriptions Outside Panel MUTING SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 SAT/CABLE POWER SAT/CABLE FUNCTION TV/VIDEO qh Button Description 1 MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL+ to restore the sound. 2 SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. To cancel press until Sleep Off appears.
32_36HS.book Page 41 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Description qg CODE SET Press to program the remote control to operate nonSony video equipment. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 43. qh POWER Buttons SAT/CABLE: Press to turn on and off the satellite receiver or cable box. SETUP Button TV: Press to turn on and off the TV. qk 0 - 9 ENTER Press 0 - 9 to select a channel; the channel changes after 3 seconds. Press ENTER to change channels immediately.
32_36HS.book Page 42 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Inside Panel SETUP To access the inside panel, open the outside cover as shown. Button Description wg SYSTEM OFF Press to turn off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with older Sony equipment.) m Rewind N Play z Record (press together with N) x Stop M Fast forward X Pause Press repeatedly to cycle through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second Audio Program), and Mono.
32_36HS.book Page 43 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video 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 SETUP If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedure to program the remote control.
32_36HS.book Page 44 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM SETUP SETUP SETUP Remote Control SETUP SETUP Manufacturer’s Codes DVD Players VCRs Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Sony Admiral (M.
32_36HS.book Page 45 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV. Topic Page Watching TV 45 Using the Scrolling Index 46 Using Twin View 47 Using Favorite Channels 50 Using the Freeze Function 51 Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer 52 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 60 Watching TV z For a complete list of all the functions of the remote control, see pages 39-44. To Do This ... Do This ...
32_36HS.book Page 46 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Using the Scrolling Index SETUP The Scrolling Index lets you select programs from a series of preview windows that scroll along the right side of the screen. 1 Press INDEX. SETUP The Scrolling Index appears, with the currently selected program in the main (left) window, and four scrolling video pictures in the right.
32_36HS.book Page 47 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Using Twin View 1 Tune the TV to a working channel. 2 Press . SETUP Displaying Twin Pictures SETUP 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, but you can choose which source’s sound is selected. You can also change the relative size of each of the pictures. A second picture appears.
SETUP 32_36HS.book Page 48 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Activating the Picture To activate the picture in the left window ❑ Move the joystick B. To activate the picture in the right window ❑ Move the joystick b. , SETUP , SETUP SETUP Features SETUP Functions Available in the Active (Highlighted) Window 48 To Do This ... Do This ...
32_36HS.book Page 49 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM The zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right pictures. 1 Move the joystick B or b to activate the picture that you want to resize. SETUP Changing the Picture Size 2 Move the joystick V to enlarge the picture. 3 Move the joystick v to make the SETUP picture smaller. SETUP Features SETUP When you adjust the picture sizes, the TV memorizes the change. The next time you use the Twin View function, the memorized sizes appear.
32_36HS.book Page 50 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Using Favorite Channels SETUP The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to eight favorite channels that you specify. Creating a List of Favorite Channels 1 Press MENU to display the Menu. 2 Move the joystick B or b to highlight the Channel icon and press SETUP . z For details on using the Channel Menu, see page 68. 3 Move the joystick v to highlight Favorite Channels and press .
32_36HS.book Page 51 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Using the Freeze Function ✍ The Freeze feature is not available while using Twin View. SETUP 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. 1 When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press FREEZE. picture on the right, while the current program continues on the left.
32_36HS.book Page 52 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM About Memory Stick SETUP SETUP Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer ✍ You cannot write to Memory Stick media using the TV. Memory Stick technology allows you to view on your TV screen digital (JPEG) images that are stored on Memory Stick media. You can choose from an index of the images stored on the Memory Stick, or you can run a slideshow of those images.
32_36HS.book Page 53 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM About DCF File Names z To ensure that the existing/imported JPEG files are viewable on your TV, be sure to store and maintain them in the DCF compliant file structure shown at right, with the JPEG files inside the 100MSDCF directory, and this directory inside the DCIM main folder.
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32_36HS.book Page 55 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot (see page 10) and insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot as illustrated below. When inserted properly, it should slide in with little resistance and click into place. SETUP Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick SETUP Stick is forced in the wrong way, it may become damaged. Do not insert anything other than a Memory Stick into the slot.
SETUP 32_36HS.book Page 56 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Displaying the Memory Stick Menu 1 Insert a Memory Stick that contains the images you want to view. For details, see page 55. 2 Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control. The Memory Stick Menu appears. Memory Stick Index Slideshow SETUP Setup Move: V v Select: + 3 To select an option, move the joystick to highlight the option and Features SETUP press .
32_36HS.book Page 57 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM The Memory Stick Index lets you view images that are on the Memory Stick in an index of thumbnail images. ✍ There is no audio signal available while viewing images on Memory Stick. SETUP Using the Memory Stick Index 1 Insert a Memory Stick that contains the images you want to view. For details, see page 55. 2 Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control. The Memory Stick Menu appears. . The Memory Stick Index appears.
SETUP 32_36HS.book Page 58 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Using the Memory Stick Slideshow The Memory Stick Slideshow lets you watch a slideshow of the images that are on the Memory Stick. 1 Insert a Memory Stick that contains the images you want to view. For details, see page 55. 2 Press MEMORY STICK. The Memory Stick Menu appears. 3 Move the joystick to highlight Slideshow and press . The slideshow starts. 4 To end the slideshow, press . The Memory Stick Menu is SETUP displayed.
32_36HS.book Page 59 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM The Rotate Picture Screen lets you rotate an image from an index of thumbnails. ✍ You cannot rotate images if the LOCK switch on the Memory Stick is on. To rotate the images, first set the LOCK switch to off.
32_36HS.book Page 60 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM All Equipment To Do This ... Do This ... Switch the TV’s input to the VCR, DVD player, or other connected equipment Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV’s video inputs. Set up the TV remote control to operate non-Sony equipment You must program the remote control the first time you use it. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 43 to 44.
32_36HS.book Page 61 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Turn on/off SAT/CABLE POWER Select a channel 0-9, ENTER Change channels CH +/- Back to previous channel JUMP To Do This ... Press Activate the remote control to operate the DVD Open the outside cover, as shown on page 42. Then set the A/V slide switch to the position you programmed for the DVD player.
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32_36HS.book Page 63 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Using the Menus Overview The Menu gives you access to the following features: Menu Icon Description Page 64 Allows you to make adjustments to your picture settings. It also allows you to customize the Picture Mode based on the type of program you are viewing, select DCR Mode options, and more. Offers enhanced audio options such as listening to second audio programming (SAP) or customizing the Effect of the sound on your TV.
32_36HS.book Page 64 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Using the Video Menu SETUP To select the Video Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick B or b to highlight the Video icon and press . 3 Move the joystick to highlight SETUP an option. Press option. to select an 4 Move the joystick V v B b to change settings. Press Mode: Vivid Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp.: Cool ClearEdge VM: High DRC Mode: CineMotion Move: V vBb Select: + End: MENU to select the changed setting.
32_36HS.book Page 65 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Option ClearEdge VM Sharpens picture definition to give every object a sharp, clean edge. Select from High, Medium, Low, Off. Velocity Modulation DRC Mode Digital Reality Creation Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x density, for high quality sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver). Recommended for moving pictures. Progressive Recommended for still images and text.
32_36HS.book Page 66 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Using the Audio Menu SETUP To select the Audio Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick B or b to highlight the Audio icon and press . 3 Move the joystick to highlight SETUP an option. Press an option. to select 4 Move the joystick V v B b to change settings. Press Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound: Off Effect: Simulated MTS: Stereo Speaker: On Audio Out: Fixed Move: V vBb Select: + End: MENU to select the changed setting.
32_36HS.book Page 67 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM 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. Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustments SETUP Option This option can be set only when the Speaker option is set to Off. The TV’s speakers are turned off, but the volume output from your audio system can still be controlled by the TV’s remote control.
32_36HS.book Page 68 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Using the Channel Menu SETUP To select the Channel Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick B or b to highlight the Channel icon and press . 3 Move the joystick to highlight SETUP an option. Press an option. Favorite Channels Cable: On Channel Fix: Off Auto Program Channel Skip/Add Channel Label to select 4 Move the joystick V v B b to change settings. Press Move: V vBb Select: + End: MENU to select the changed setting.
32_36HS.book Page 69 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Allows you to customize the channel list that appears when you use the CH+/- buttons. 1 Move the joystick V or v to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to skip or add. Then press to select it. 2 Move the joystick V or v to toggle between Add or Skip. Then press to select. 3 To add or skip more channels, repeat steps 1 and 2. 4 Move the joystick B to return to the Channel Setup Menu, or press MENU to exit the Menus.
32_36HS.book Page 70 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Using the Parent Menu SETUP The Parent Menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. To select the Parent Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick B or b to Password: ____ Press + to enter password Move: V vBb Select: + End: MENU SETUP highlight the Parent icon and press . 3 Use the 0-9 buttons on the remote control to enter a four-digit password.
32_36HS.book Page 71 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM 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 or under allowed. TV Rating Block programs by their rating, content or both Age-Based Ratings TV-Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older. TV-G General Audience.
Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options SETUP SETUP 32_36HS.book Page 72 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For US models, see page 71.) Option Description English Rating C All children. C8+ Children 8 years and older. G General programming. PG Parental Guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming. G General programming. 8 ans+ Not recommended for young children.
32_36HS.book Page 73 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Using the Timer Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick B or b to SETUP To select the Timer Menu Timer 1: Off Timer 2: Off Current Time highlight the Timer icon and press . To reset the Clock or Timers ❑ Press RESET on the remote Move: V vBb Select: + End: MENU Selecting Timer Options SETUP control, when in the Timer Menu, to reset to the factory defaults.
32_36HS.book Page 74 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Using the Setup Menu SETUP To select the Setup Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick B or b to highlight the Setup icon and press . Caption Vision: Off Video Label Tilt Correction: 0 Language: English 16:9 Enhanced Demo 3 Move the joystick to highlight SETUP an option. Press an option. to select Move: V vBb Select: + 4 Move the joystick V v B b to change settings. Press End: MENU to select the changed setting. 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu.
32_36HS.book Page 75 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Video Label Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 5 jack, you can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 5 input. Then when you press the TV/VIDEO button to change inputs, the Video Label you assigned to that input appears on screen. 1 Move the joystick V or v to highlight the video input (VIDEO 1-7) to which you want to assign a label.
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32_36HS.book Page 78 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Glossary Welcome analog signal aspect ratio A signaling method that uses continuous changes in the amplitude or frequency of an electronic transmission to convey information. Refers to the ratio between the width and height of the screen. This TV has a 4:3 aspect ratio, as opposed to a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio.
32_36HS.book Page 79 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Notes on Using Memory Stick Media When using Memory Stick media, follow these precautions: To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not turn off the TV or remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being read (as indicated by the Memory Stick indicator light being on). ❑ Avoid touching the terminal of Memory Stick media or bringing it into contact with a metal object.
32_36HS.book Page 80 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Contacting Sony Welcome 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 at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only). SETUP Before calling Sony customer support, please write down the model and serial numbers of your TV.
32_36HS.book Page 81 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Remote Control Possible Remedies ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ Problem Possible Remedies Cannot receive upper channels (UHF) when using an antenna TV is fixed to one channel ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ SETUP Cannot receive any channels when using cable TV Cannot receive or select channels ❏ Change the Cable option to Off (see page 68). Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV’s memory (see page 68).
32_36HS.book Page 82 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Welcome Memory Stick Problem Possible Remedies Image does not display ❏ ❏ ❏ Cannot rotate image, no thumbnail appears ❏ ❏ Cannot hear audio while using Memory Stick Image file name does not appear; instead, dashes (---) appear Error message is displayed ❏ Other Info SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP Blank square appears ❏ instead of a thumbnail image 82 Make sure the image is supported by the TV (see pages 52-54).
32_36HS.book Page 83 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Video Possible Remedies ❏ ❏ “Black box” on screen ❏ 16:9 Enhanced feature ❏ Problem Possible Remedies Good picture, no sound ❏ Cannot raise the volume on ❏ external audio speakers 83 Other Info ❏ SETUP ❏ Cannot gain enough volume ❏ when using a cable box Sound seems weak or ❏ insufficient Press MUTING so that the word Muting disappears from the screen (see page 40). Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Audio Menu (see page 67).
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32_36HS.book Page 85 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Specifications Power Requirements Inputs/Outputs DVI-HDTV Audio (IN) Component Video Input Supplied Accessories Visible Screen Size Speaker Output Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass Power Consumption 898 x 689 x 608 mm (35 3/8 x 27 1/8 x 24 in) 1017 x 760 x 643 mm (40 x 30 x 25 3/8 in) 80 kg (176.5 lbs) 104.
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32_36HS.book Page 87 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:07 PM Index 0-9 buttons 41, 45 16:9 (widescreen) 8, 75 A ANT button 40, 45 antenna, connecting 15 aspect ratio 75 Audio Menu 63, 66 Audio Out 67 audio receiver, connecting 36 Auto Program (channel setup) 38, 68 Auto SAP, MTS setting 66 AUX jack, described 13 AV1-3/DVD slide switch 42 B balance, adjusting 66 bass, adjusting 66 batteries, inserting in remote 39 bilingual audio 66 blocking programs. See ratings.
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