3-866-010-11 (2) WARNING To prevent 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 HDTV Projection TV Operating Instructions PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO NO ADRIR ABRIR CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
3-866-010-11 (2) WARNING To prevent 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 HDTV Projection TV Operating Instructions PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO NO ADRIR ABRIR CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Remote Control POWER SLEEP (pages 28,36,73,74) (pages 29,37) In the instructions that follow, we will MUTING refer to the buttons on your remote control. (pages 29,37) Keep this flap unfolded and use this page for reference.
Welcome! ........................................ 2 Using This Manual .......................... 2 Frequently Asked Questions .......... 3 Precautions ...................................... 4 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Carrying Your Projection TV ...................... 5 Installing the Projection TV ........................ 5 Mounting the Supplied Rear Speakers ..... 6 Connector Types .......................................... 6 Making Connections ...................................
Using Digital TV Features Using Conventional TV Features Operating Video Equipment Watching Digital TV ...................................... 28 Watching Conventional TV .......................... 36 Setting the Manufacturer's Code ................. 72 Using the Wide Screen Mode ....................... 30 Using the Wide Screen Mode ....................... 39 Using the Program Guide to Select Watching Two Programs at One Time — Subchannels ...............................................
Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony HDTV Projection TV. The features you will enjoy include: • Built-in Digital Television (DTV) receiver, enabling you to view digital television programs and to enjoy the improved audio/video quality that these programs offer. This DTV receiver is designed for use with terrestrial broadcast DTV system only. (see “Frequently Asked Questions” on page 3) • WIDE SCREEN MODE, allowing you to watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in wide screen mode (16:9 aspect ratio).
Frequently Asked Questions What is digital TV (DTV)? Digital television (or “DTV”) refers to the new 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.
Precautions Safety • Operate the projection TV only on 120 V AC. • The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. • If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet, unplug the projection TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Carrying Your Projection TV Installing the Projection TV Carrying the projection TV requires four or more people. Recommended viewing area (Horizontal) The projection TV has been equipped with casters for easy movement on a hard surface. Please move your projection TV using the casters. mi n. 2.4 m (ap pr ox .8 Recommended viewing area (Vertical) min . 2.4 m( app rox . 8ft .) ft.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Mounting the Supplied Rear Speakers For enhanced surround effect, connect the supplied rear speakers to your projection TV. Connecting the rear speakers Using the supplied speaker cords, connect REAR SPEAKER OUT L on your projection TV to the speaker terminal on one rear speaker, and connect REAR SPEAKER OUT R to the terminal on the other one.
S-Link/CONTROL S cable (Rear of projection TV) VHF/UHF (DTV) Sony cable for S-Link and CONTROL S connections. These features are exclusive to Sony products and allow greater control of all Sony equipment. Push into connection. Optical digital cable Push into connection. Note: • For S-Link and CONTROL S connections, you can use the combined S-Link/ CONTROL S cable provided with some Sony video equipment, or you can purchase a separate S-Link/CONTROL S cable (RKG69HG).
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Select Cable or ANT mode by pressing TV ANT on the remote control. *Cable box (Rear of projection TV) AUX Connecting a cable box Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box* to view all channels. (Rear of projection TV) VHF/UHF Cable IN OUT *Cable box Note: • If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you should consider using the CHANNEL FIX feature.
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting an antenna/cable TV system to a VCR (Rear of projection TV) 1 Attach the coaxial cable from the roof 2 3 4 5 antenna to VHF/UHF (DTV) on the TV’s lower panel. Attach the coaxial cable from the incoming cable connection or antenna to IN on the VCR. Using a coaxial cable, connect OUT on the VCR to VHF/UHF on the TV’s upper panel.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Connecting a VCR and projection TV to a cable box 2 3 4 5 * If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. Note: • To view scrambled channels through the cable box, select the video input which the cable box is connected to by pressing TV/ VIDEO. 10 AUX IN OUT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 (DVD) SELECT 1 Attach the coaxial cable from the roof antenna to VHF/UHF (DTV) on the TV’s lower panel.
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver 1 Attach the coaxial cable from the roof (Rear of projection TV) antenna to VHF/UHF (DTV) on the TV’s lower panel. AUX IN OUT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 (DVD) SELECT 2 Connect the cable from the satellite S-LINK/ CONTROL S OUT antenna to the DBS receiver.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver and a VCR YC-15V/30V (not supplied) (Rear of projection TV) 1-3 Perform as described on page 9. 4 Connect the cable from the satellite antenna 8 to the DBS receiver.
* If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. Note: • To view input from the DBS or VCR, select the video input which your DBS receiver or VCR is connected to by pressing TV/VIDEO on the remote control. Connecting a camcorder Use this connection to view a picture directly from your camcorder.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting two VCRs for tape editing (Rear of projection TV) S-LINK/ CONTROL S OUT S-LINK/ CONTROL S IN VIDEO S VIDEO 1 Connect the VCR intended for playback VHF/UHF Y VIDEO VIDEO using the connection instructions on page 9 of this manual.
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting a DVD Player without component video output connectors Using an AUDIO and S VIDEO* cables, connect AUDIO and S VIDEO IN on the TV’s upper panel to LINE OUT on the DVD Player (White-AUDIO Left, Red-AUDIO Right).
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting a DVD Player with component video output connectors 1 Using an AUDIO cable, connect AUDIO R 2 and L of LINE OUT on the DVD Player to AUDIO R and L of VIDEO 4 IN on the TV’s upper panel (White-AUDIO Left, Red AUDIO Right). Using three yellow VIDEO cables, connect Y, PB, and PR of the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT on the DVD Player to Y, PB, and PR of VIDEO 4 IN on the TV’s upper panel.
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting an AV receiver Coaxial cable For greater control of all audio and video equipment, connect an AV receiver. (Rear of projection TV) 1-3 Perform as described on page 9. 4 Using a VIDEO cable, connect VIDEO 1 IN S-LINK/ CONTROL S OUT LINE IN VHF/UHF OUT LINE OUT S VIDEO SELECT OUT on the TV’s upper panel to VIDEO 2 IN on the AV receiver. VIDEO 5 PB L L (MONO) AUDIO the video equipment to the AV receiver.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting an audio system For more dynamic sound, connect an audio system to the projection TV. (Rear of projection TV) 1 Using an AUDIO cable, connect AUDIO L (VAR) OUT on the TV’s upper panel to one of the unused Line inputs (e.g. Tape2, AUX1, etc.) on the stereo (WhiteAUDIO Left, Red-AUDIO Right).
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting an amplifier that supports Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Digital decoder If you use an amplifier with a Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Digital decoder instead of the projection TV’s audio system, you can still use the projection TV’s center speaker. 1 Using the speaker cords (supplied with the amplifier), connect the speaker terminals on the amplifier to CENTER SPEAKER IN +/– on the TV’s upper panel.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using the S-Link/CONTROL S Function S-Link is a Sony innovation designed to make the Sony components work together. It allows you to automatically switch the projection TV’s input mode to video when you press the play button on the Sony S-Link VCR. Using the S-Link function without a Sony AV receiver 1 Connect the Sony VCR (DVD).
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using the S-Link function with a Sony AV receiver (Rear of projection TV) 1 Using a VIDEO cable, connect VIDEO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 IN on the TV’s upper panel to MONITOR OUT on the Sony AV receiver. Using an AUDIO/VIDEO cable, connect SELECT OUT on the TV’s upper panel to TV AUDIO and VIDEO IN on the AV receiver. Using an S-LINK cable, connect S-LINK on the VIDEO 1 IN panel on the TV’s upper panel and S-LINK on MONITOR OUT on the AV receiver.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using the CONTROL S feature CONTROL S allows you to control the projection TV and other Sony equipment with one remote control. To control other Sony equipment with the projection TV's remote control, connect the CONTROL S IN jack of the equipment to the CONTROL S OUT jack on the TV’s upper panel with the CONTROL S cable.
Basic Set Up Using the Remote Control Inserting the batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control’s battery compartment. Selecting a digital TV or conventional TV program Using the remote control joystick The remote control functions both for digital TV and conventional TV features.
Basic Set Up (continued) Setting Up the Projection TV Automatically The AUTO SET UP feature will allow you to set all receivable channels. First, perform AUTO SET UP for conventional TV programs. You can also set the on-screen language. After AUTO SET UP is completed for conventional TV programs, Auto Program will automatically run for digital TV programs. Later, verify the Language and Time Zone settings in your DTV Setup Menu.
First, perform AUTO SET UP for conventional TV programs by using the buttons on the upper right side panel on the front of the projection TV. 2 Press SET UP to display the AUTO SET UP screen for conventional TV programs. SET UP POWER ENGLISH : ESPAÑOL : AUTO SET UP : [ CH + ] [ CH – ] [ VOL – ] 5 Press CHANNEL + to preset conventional TV channels automatically. + CHANNEL AUTO PROGRAM – First please connect the antenna. Press [ SET UP ] to exit.
Basic Set Up (continued) After AUTO SET UP for conventional TV programs has been completed, Auto Program for digital TV begins. “Auto Program in Progress...” is displayed as the projection TV scans and presets available digital TV programs. When all the receivable channels are stored, the lowest digital channel number will be displayed. Auto Program in Progress... 6 Press DTV ANT on the remote control so that the TV FUNCTION indicator lights up in green momentarily.
Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (AUTO FOCUS) The projection tube image appears on the screen in three layers (red, green and blue). If they do not converge, the color is poor and the picture blurs. Before you use your projection TV, be sure to adjust the convergence. The AUTO FOCUS feature allows you to adjust the convergence automatically. Tip z • It is recommended to perform AUTO FOCUS about 30 minutes after the projection TV is first turned on. Press AUTO FOCUS.
Using Digital TV Features Watching Digital TV REFER TO THE ILLUSTRATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ON THE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS MANUAL AS YOU REVIEW THIS CHART Many digital TV features can be accessed directly through the remote control. The following chart will explain the function of some buttons found on your remote control.
Using the White Labeled Buttons for Projection TV Operations WIDE MODE Press to watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in wide screen mode (16:9 aspect ratio). (see “Using the Wide Screen Mode” on page 30) MUTING Press to mute the sound. “MUTING” will appear on the screen and will dim three seconds later. To restore sound, press again or press VOL +.
Using Digital TV Features (continued) Using the Wide Screen Mode The wide screen mode feature lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in wide screen mode (16:9 aspect ratio). Press WIDE MODE on the remote control. To watch the original broadcasting screen sizes shown below Press WIDE MODE to select the altered screen sizes shown below DTV 4:3 aspect ratio picture NORMAL Select to return the 4:3 picture to normal mode.
Using the Program Guide to Select Subchannels The Program Guide lets you select subchannels from an on-screen list. Subchannels are additional channels of programming that are broadcast simultaneously by a single network. For example, channel 2, a main channel, might include four subchannels (2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4) that are showing programs at the same time. 2 Move the joystick left to select the main channel list. CH 2.2 30 PBS 2 ABC 3 CBS 5 FOX 16 UPN 20 WB 25 NBC .1 Drew Carey .2 ABC movie .
Using Digital TV Features (continued) 3 Press Learning Setup Menu Selection Use the MENU button to access the setup menu and use the joystick to alter settings. Use the following example to learn how to modify settings. 1 Press the MENU button. (press down on the center of the joystick) to activate the selected item. Some options may require further operations. The currently selected option is highlighted and marked with a check mark ( ). For details, see each menu option.
Using the Setup Menu Channel Setup Caption Vision VTR Recording Language Auto Program DTV Auto Add Name and Logo Skip/Add Time Zone For detailed information on using the remote control to modify menu settings, refer to “Learning Setup Menu Selection” on page 32. Channel Setup Basic channel and display options Auto Program: Select to scan and preset digital channels automatically.
Using Digital TV Features (continued) Channel Setup Basic channel and display options Skip/Add: Select to erase or add channels from/to your channel list. When selected, a dialog box pops up. Dialog box Skip / Add Skip CH30 FOX FOX 1 Press CH +/– to select the desired channel. 2 Move the joystick left or right to select Skip to erase Press CH+/– to change channels. Press “ ” to toggle Skip/Add. a channel, or select Add to add a channel.
Caption Vision Television closed caption display VTR Recording Available for VCR recording Language User’s preferred language Some programs are broadcast with Caption Vision (closed caption). To display closed caption 1 Select your language (English or Spanish) and then press on the remote control. 2 Press DISPLAY until the Caption Vision appears. Channel Setup English Caption Vision Spanish VTR Recording Language Normally, set to Off.
Using Conventional TV Features Watching Conventional TV REFER TO THE ILLUSTRATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ON THE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS MANUAL AS YOU REVIEW THIS CHART Many Conventional TV features can be accessed directly through the remote control. The following chart will explain the function of some buttons found on your remote control.
Using the White Labeled Buttons for Projection TV Operations JUMP Press to alternate or jump back and forth between two conventional TV channels. The projection TV will jump between the current channel and the last channel selected using the 0-9 buttons. WIDE MODE (Wide screen mode) Press to watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in wide screen mode (16:9 aspect ratio). (see “Using the Wide Screen Mode” on page 39) MUTING Press to mute the sound.
Using Conventional TV Features (continued) Using the White Labeled Buttons for Projection TV Operations CC Press repeatedly to scroll through available displays: Caption Vision Displayed on the screen if the broadcaster offers this service. (see “CAPTION VISION” on page 59) XDS (Extended Data Service) Displays a network name, program name, program type, program length, program description, call letters and time of the show if the broadcaster offers this service.
Using the Wide Screen Mode The wide screen mode feature lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in wide screen mode (16:9 aspect ratio). Press WIDE MODE on the remote control. WIDE MODE Each press scrolls through the following modes: n NORMAL n WIDE ZOOM n ZOOM n FULL Notes: • If you watch a 4:3 aspect ratio picture in NORMAL mode for long periods of time, the black bands on both sides of the picture may be permanently imprinted onto the screen. We recommend that you watch 4:3 pictures in WIDE ZOOM mode.
Using Conventional TV Features (continued) Watching Two Programs at One Time — PIP The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature allows you to view two channels simultaneously, one in the full size “main” picture and one in a smaller “window” picture. You can move the window picture to any location on the screen. Note: • The PIP feature is not available for the inputs from VIDEO 5 IN and for digital TV programs. The symbol “b” or “B” indicates which picture's TV channel or input source can be changed.
Using the Yellow Labeled Buttons for PIP Operations CH or 0 - 9 or JUMP and ENTER (white labeled button) TV ANT Press to select the TV channel on which the symbol “b” (or “B”) is displayed. (for details, see “Watching Conventional TV” on page 36) Press to change between the VHF/UHF input and the AUX input for the picture on which the symbol “b” (or “B”) is displayed. (white labeled button) AUDIO FREEZE SWAP Press to alternate sound between the main picture and the window picture.
Using Conventional TV Features (continued) Watching Two Programs at One Time — P&P (Twin ViewTM) The Picture-and-Picture (P&P) feature allows you to view two channels simultaneously, both in a reduced size screen. The main picture will appear on the right. You can change the size of both pictures to suit your personal preference. Note: • The P&P feature is not available for the inputs from VIDEO 5 IN and for digital TV programs.
Using the Yellow Labeled Buttons for P&P Operations CH 0 - 9 or or JUMP Press to select the TV channel on which the symbol “b” (or “B”) is displayed. (for details, see “Watching Conventional TV” on page 36) and ENTER (white labeled button) TV ANT Press to change between the VHF/UHF input and the AUX input for the picture on which the symbol “b” (or “B”) is displayed. (white labeled button) AUDIO FREEZE SWAP OFF Press to alternate sound between the right and left pictures.
Using Conventional TV Features (continued) 3 If you wish to view another channel, Using CHANNEL INDEX You can use the CHANNEL INDEX feature to display multiple channels and select one directly. Channels used for CHANNEL INDEX will come directly from the TV’s list of receivable channels (those set during AUTO PROGRAM or through the CHANNEL SET UP menu). Note: • The CHANNEL INDEX feature is not available for the inputs from VIDEO 5 IN and for digital TV programs.
Using the Yellow Labeled Buttons for CHANNEL INDEX Operations Press to display the next twelve receivable channels. Press to cancel the current operation and return to normal TV viewing. OFF FREEZE REFER TO THE ILLUSTRATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ON THE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS MANUAL AS YOU REVIEW THIS CHART Press to freeze the center picture. Press again to cancel the frozen picture and resume normal center picture viewing.
Using Conventional TV Features (continued) Learning Menu Selection 3 Move the joystick up or down to highlight the desired option. Use the MENU button to access a menu and use the joystick to alter the settings. Use the following example to learn how to modify settings. SET UP PARENTAL CONTROL CAPTION VISION: CC1 SELECT OUT: MONITOR LANGUAGE: ENGLISH VIDEO LABEL DIRECT PLAY FREEZE MODE: NORMAL 1 Press the MENU button. Move The main menu appears.
Using the VIDEO Menu VIDEO MODE : PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR HUE SHARPNESS TRINITONE : DRC MODE : ADVANCED VIDEO Move Select Customized picture viewing VIVID } HIGH HIGH Exit Sliders MENU For detailed information on using the remote control to modify menu settings, refer to “Learning Menu Selection” on page 46.
Using Conventional TV Features (continued) DRC MODE Digital Reality Creation DYNAMIC PICTURE The DRC feature doubles both the vertical and horizontal information of the conventional NTSC signal, allowing you to obtain a fine-detailed, realistic picture with four-times higher density than the conventional NTSC picture. HIGH: Use when viewing DVD, Hi8, Laser Disc, or DBS source. LOW: Use when viewing VCR, CATV or ANT source. GAME: Use when viewing graphics such as a video game.
Using the AUDIO Menu TREBLE Sound Adjustment AUDIO TREBLE BASS BALANCE MTS : STEREO SPEAKER : ALL ON SURROUND : OFF SURROUND LEVEL Move Select Exit } Sliders BASS Sound Adjustment BALANCE Sound Adjustment MENU MTS For detailed information on using the remote control to modify menu settings, refer to “Learning Menu Selection” on page 46.
Using Conventional TV Features (continued) SURROUND Customizes surround sound effects based on the program’s audio type SURROUND LEVEL Speaker volume adjustment for surround modes 50 SURROUND can only be set when SPEAKER is set to ALL ON or L/R OFF. a PRO LOGIC: Produces superb theater-like surround effects. Most effective for programs encoded in Dolby surround. a 3 STEREO: Produces a dynamic three dimensional sound without using the rear speakers.
After you set SURROUND to one of the modes, adjust the volume of the front, center and rear speakers to the same level so that the projection TV’s sound will be even and natural. For aPRO LOGIC and a3 STEREO, adjust the speaker volume using the test tone feature. Adjusting the speaker volume 1 Select SURROUND LEVEL from the AUDIO menu.
Using Conventional TV Features (continued) Using the TIMER Menu TIMER DAYLIGHT SAVING : CURRENT TIME ON / OFF TIMER DAYLIGHT SAVING Automatically adjusts the time. NO CURRENT TIME ––– – – : – –AM Move Select Exit Necessary for the TIMER. MENU After setting the clock you can use the timer to turn the projection TV on and off. For detailed information on using the remote control to modify menu settings, refer to “Learning Menu Selection” on page 46.
Using the WIDE SCREEN MODE Menu WIDE SCREEN MODE AUTO WIDE : ON WIDE MODE : NORMAL V CENTER : 0 AUTO WIDE Automatically selects the wide screen mode WIDE MODE Move Select Exit Manually selects the wide screen mode MENU For detailed information on using the remote control to modify menu settings, refer to “Learning Menu Selection” on page 46.
Using Conventional TV Features (continued) Using the CHANNEL SET UP Menu CHANNEL SET UP CABLE : ON AUTO PROGRAM CHANNEL SKIP CHANNEL CAPTION FAVORITE CHANNEL : AUTO CHANNEL FIX : OFF Move Select Exit Automatic channel presetting MENU Highlight Select ON if your projection TV is connected to a cable system. Select OFF if your projection TV is connected to an antenna. AUTO SET UP will set CABLE to OFF automatically if a cable channel is not available.
CHANNEL CAPTION Easy recognition of the channel you are watching FAVORITE CHANNEL User’s favorite channels You can add a caption for up to 32 channels of both VHF/UHF and AUX inputs. With the CHANNEL CAPTION window open: 1 Press and then move the joystick up or down to select the desired channel. You can view the channel that is selected with the CHANNEL CAPTION menu in the center sub screen. .
Using Conventional TV Features (continued) CHANNEL FIX Locks selection of your projection TV’s input when used in conjunction with external equipment such as a cable box, AV receiver, etc. 56 2-6: When the cable box is connected to the VHF/UHF input, you can fix the TV’s input to one of the channels between 2 and 6. Press DBS/CABLE (FUNCTION) and then CH +/– to change the cable box channels. AUX 2-6: Use this when a cable box is connected to AUX, and a cable or antenna is connected to VHF/UHF.
4 Move the joystick up or down to select a Setting and Selecting FAVORITE CHANNEL The FAVORITE CHANNEL feature of your projection TV enables easy access to the eight channels that you preset (or the last channel that you were watching). Your FAVORITE CHANNEL options can be set automatically or manually. The factory setting for FAVORITE CHANNEL is AUTO. When FAVORITE CHANNEL is set to AUTO, the last eight channels selected with the 0–9 buttons will be set as FAVORITE CHANNEL options.
Using Conventional TV Features (continued) Changing FAVORITE CHANNEL choices You have the option of returning to the FAVORITE CHANNEL screen to adjust any of your favorite channel choices. Simply proceed as described in “Setting FAVORITE CHANNEL manually” (skip step 2 if MANUAL is already selected). When you reach step 3, select the position you want to change and press . Move the joystick up or down to select a new channel. FAVORITE CHANNEL 1. 6 2 2. 3 . 10 SPTN 4 . 22 5 . 30 6 . 40 7 . 52 8 .
Using the SET UP Menu SET UP PARENTAL CONTROL CAPTION VISION: CC1 SELECT OUT: MONITOR LANGUAGE: ENGLISH VIDEO LABEL DIRECT PLAY FREEZE MODE: NORMAL Move Select Exit Blocks programs unsuitable for children MENU For detailed information on using the remote control to modify menu settings, refer to “Learning Menu Selection” on page 46.
Using Conventional TV Features (continued) SELECT OUT Output signal selection from SELECT OUT SET UP You can select the desired output signal from the PARENTAL CONTROL CAPTION VISION: CC1 SELECT OUT jacks on the upper panel at the rear. SELECT OUT: MONITOR LANGUAGE: VIDEO1 VIDEO LABEL MONITOR: Select to edit tapes while monitoring. VIDEO2 DIRECT PLAY VIDEO3 FREEZE MODE: VIDEO4 SELECTOUT outputs the picture displayed on the TV OUT screen.
LANGUAGE User’s preferred language VIDEO LABEL Easy recognition of connected equipment (e.g. DBS, VHS, etc.). Select from available languages (English or Spanish) to display all menus in your language of choice. This feature allows you to label each input mode so that you can easily identify the connected equipment (e.g. you can label VIDEO 1 IN as VHS). With the VIDEO LABEL window open: 1 Move the joystick up or down to select the input mode you want to label and press .
Using Conventional TV Features (continued) DIRECT PLAY Easy operation of a connected VCR DIRECT PLAY This feature allows you to switch the input mode from VIDEO1: VIDEO2: the TV to a Sony VCR (MDP or DVD) and start VIDEO3: VIDEO4: playing by only pressing the ( (playback) button on the remote control. You have to set the VTR 1/2/3/ DVD/MDP switch on the remote control (e.g., you Move Select connect your VCR to the VIDEO 3 IN jacks and set the VTR 1/2/3/DVD/MDP switch to VTR 3).
FREEZE MODE Freeze picture mode Useful when you need to copy down information that appears on the TV’s screen. Note: The FREEZE MODE feature is not available for the inputs from VIDEO 5 IN and for digital TV programs. NORMAL: Select to freeze the whole picture on the screen by pressing FREEZE. R e c ip e flour - - - - 2 s u g a r - - - 1/2 s a l t - - - - - 1/2 butter - - - 1 The current picture freezes.
Using Conventional TV Features (continued) Using the PARENTAL CONTROL Feature 2 Enter a four digit password* using the 0–9 buttons. * Do not enter “4357” corresponding to “HELP” on the phone number pad. (see page 69) PARENTAL CONTROL PASSWORD: _ _ _ _ TV programs and movies shown on TV are given a rating signal based on one of two rating systems.
To deactivate the PARENTAL CONTROL feature If you set PARENTAL LOCK in the PARENTAL CONTROL menu to OFF, the PARENTAL CONTROL feature will not work and you can view all TV programs and movies shown on TV. 3 Move the joystick up or down to select PARENTAL LOCK, and press . When you select a PARENTAL CONTROL program, no sound or picture except for a channel number will appear. The indicator is displayed. To view the program, follow the steps below.
Using Conventional TV Features (continued) 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 pages 70 and 71. 1 Select PARENTAL CONTROL from the SET UP menu. (see page 59) RATING, and press .
7 Move the joystick up or down to select , and press . The indicator automatically appears beside the selected rating and all “higher” ratings, indicating that the programs that match the ratings will be blocked. the extender to be viewed, and press . TV RATING TV–Y _ TV–Y7 _ TV–G _ TV–PG – TV–14 – TV–MA– TV RATING TV–Y _ TV–Y7 _ TV–G _ TV–PG – TV–14 – TV–MA– 10 Repeat steps 8 and 9 for other extenders.
Using Conventional TV Features (continued) 13 Move the joystick up or down to select the movie rating to be blocked, and press . MOVIE G PG PG–13 R NC–17 X Exit MENU 2 Move the joystick up or down to select Exit MENU , and press . The indicator automatically appears beside the selected rating and all “higher” ratings, indicating that the programs that match the ratings will be blocked. .
4 Enter a new four digit password using Changing the Password 1 Select PARENTAL CONTROL from the SET UP menu. (see page 59) Exit Confirm password Move 0–9 buttons. The PARENTAL CONTROL menu appears. If you entered it incorrectly, “Password incorrect” appears. Re-enter the correct password. PARENTAL LOCK: ON RATING: CHILD CHANGE PASSWORD Exit confirm. 6 Press MENU to exit the menu.
Using Conventional TV Features (continued) What the Ratings Mean Sony’s predetermined ratings These are original ratings that Sony predetermined according to the viewer’s age. Each rating allows you to view the certain programs, as follows. See pages 70 and 71 for a description of TV and movie ratings. CHILD: Suitable for children under the age of 6. Viewable movie ratings: G, NR, and N/A Viewable TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-G, and TVNR YOUTH: Suitable for children aged 7 and older.
TV ratings TV ratings are for TV programs rated according to the Television Parental Guidelines. TV-Y (All Children): This program is designed for young children aged 2–6 and is appropriate for all children. TV-Y7 (Directed to Older Children): This program is designed for children aged 7 and above. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence or slapstick violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
Operating Video Equipment Setting the Manufacturer's Code You can use the supplied remote control to operate Sony or non-Sony video equipment that has an infrared sensor. 1 Set the VTR 1/2/3/DVD/MDP switch to the input through which you would like to access your video equipment.
MDP manufacturer code numbers Manufacturer Sony Panasonic Pioneer Code 701 704 702 DVD Player manufacturer code numbers Manufacturer Sony Panasonic Pioneer RCA Toshiba Tips Code 751 753 752 755 754 z • In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your non-Sony video equipment with the supplied remote control. In this case, please use the equipment's own remote control. • When you remove the batteries, the code number may revert to the factory setting.
Operating a Cable Box or DBS Receiver Setting the Manufacturer's Code You can program the supplied remote control to operate a cable box or DBS receiver. Press CODE SET, DBS/CABLE (FUNCTION), and the 0-9 buttons to enter the manufacturer’s code number (see the following chart), then press ENTER. For example, to operate a Sony DBS receiver: CODE SET FUNCTION DBS/CABLE ENTER 8 0 1 Manufacturer code numbers (cable box) Manufacturer Gemini Hamlin/Regal Jerrold/G. I.
Troubleshooting If, after reading the following instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony projection TV, please call one of the following numbers (English only).
Troubleshooting (continued) Good picture, no sound • Press MUTING so that “MUTING” disappears from the screen. (see “MUTING” on pages 29, 37) • Check the MTS setting in the AUDIO menu. (see “MTS” on page 49) • Make sure SPEAKER is set to ALL ON or L/R OFF in the AUDIO menu. (see “SPEAKER” on page 49) • Perform AUTO SET UP again using “Auto Program” for digital channels, or using the SET UP button for conventional TV channels to return to the factory preset condition.
Noisy picture (when DRC is set to HIGH in the VIDEO menu) • Soften the sharpness using SHARPNESS in the VIDEO menu. TV is fixed to one channel • Use AUTO PROGRAM to add receivable channels that are not presently in conventional TV’s memory. (see “AUTO PROGRAM” on page 54) • Try turning CHANNEL FIX off. (see “CHANNEL FIX” on page 56) Double images or ghosts • Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable (when the problem is caused by reflections from nearby mountains or tall buildings).
Specifications Projection system 3 picture tubes, 3 lenses, horizontal in-line system Picture tube 7-inch high-brightness monochrome tubes (6.3 raster size), with optical coupling and liquid cooling system Projection lenses High performance, large diameter hybrid lens F1.
Index A ACTIVE button .................................................... 40, 42 ADVANCED VIDEO ................................................ 48 Antenna cable ............................................................... 6 Antenna connector ...................................................... 7 AUDIO button ..................................................... 41, 43 AUDIO menu operations ............................ 49–51 Audio/Video Cable .....................................................
Index (continued) J, K Joystick ........................................................................ 23 JUMP button ......................................................... 28, 37 N Name and Logo ......................................................... 33 NR ................................................................................ 48 L Language selection .............................................. 35, 61 Learning menus AUDIO .................................................................
SURROUND a3 STEREO .......................................................... 50 GAME ..................................................................... 50 LIVE ........................................................................ 50 aPRO-LOGIC ...................................................... 50 SIMULATED ......................................................... 50 SURROUND LEVEL ........................................... 50, 51 SWAP button ......................................................
3-866-010-11 (2) WARNING To prevent 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 HDTV Projection TV Operating Instructions PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO NO ADRIR ABRIR CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.