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cover.fm Page 2 Monday, April 19, 2004 2:31 PM Should you experience a problem with this receiver, please refer to the trouble shooting section on page 21. If you are unable to rectify the problem, contact the Sony UK helpline on 0870 241 3624.
Text.fm Page 1 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Safety information NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e. marked with T or ) must be used.
Text.fm Page 2 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Safety information This receiver can be operated in the upright position with the supplied stand attached, or in the horizontal position. Please follow the precautions below to ensure the safety of your receiver is not compromised in any way. Never push objects of any kind into the receiver as this could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto the receiver.
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Text.fm Page 4 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Overview of the remote control 1 TV / / PROG REC 2 TV/STB qs qd qf 3 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 5 7 8 9 TV/ RADIO 0 qg qh qj ♥ 6 1 Mute button % Press to mute the sound on your TV. Press again to restore. Note:This button will only work once you have configured the remote control to operate your brand of TV (refer to page 20). 2 TV PROG +/- buttons Press to select the next or previous TV programme.
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Text.fm Page 6 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Receiver overview and connections Rear view Front view Audio line out (combined digital Optical/Analogue output) TV Scart socket VCR Scart socket Indicating light.
Text.fm Page 7 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Getting started Connecting your TV and VCR CAUTION - TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. FOR QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY Note: Before connecting your TV and VCR, ensure all equipment is disconnected from the mains supply. VTX-D800 VTX-D800 *To TV scart socket To TV aerial socket To RF OUT socket Loop through cable *To VCR scart socket **To RF IN socket * When connecting SMARTLINK equipment, please refer to page 19.
Text.fm Page 8 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Getting started Automatic tuning procedure 1 Having connected your receiver as shown on page 7, connect all the equipment to the mains supply and switch on your TV. When the indicating light on the receiver turns red, press the l/1 button on the remote control. The Start-Up menu will be displayed 2 Press the b button on the remote control to highlight ‘English’.
Text.fm Page 9 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Using the menu system All the menus of this receiver are accessed from the main menu using the remote control. Favourites List 1 Press the MENU button to display the main menu. 2 Use the following buttons to operate the menu: - Press the V or v button to highlight the required option. - Press the OK button to enter the option. - Press the V, v, B and b buttons to alter settings.
Text.fm Page 10 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Using the menu system Settings The settings menu allows you to customise the way the picture is displayed and to select the language for subtitles etc. Highlight ‘Settings’ in the main menu, then press the OK button to display the Settings menu. Press the V or v button to highlight the required option and press the OK button to select. The following table explains each option and how to change their settings.
Text.fm Page 11 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Using the menu system Parental Control The Parental Control menu allows you to lock certain channels you consider unsuitable and to set an age limit so that any programme classed above that age by the broadcaster is restricted. Before you can lock channels or set an age limit, you must set up your own PIN (Personal Identification Number). You will be requested to enter the PIN before you can view channels that have been locked or given an age limit.
Text.fm Page 12 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Using the menu system Tuning The Tuning menu allows you to tune your receiver automatically or manually and also change the order of the programmes on display. During these procedures you may be requested to enter your PIN. Refer to page 11 for information. Auto Tune This tuning method captures and stores all available channels. 1 With ‘Tuning’ highlighted in the main menu, press the OK button.
Text.fm Page 13 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Using the menu system Tuning Programme Sort This option allows you to change the channel order in the onscreen programme list. 1 With ‘Tuning’ highlighted in the main menu, press the OK button. The Tuning display appears with ‘Auto Tune’ highlighted. 2 Press the V or v button to highlight ‘Programme Sort’, then press the OK button. The on-screen programme list is displayed.
Text.fm Page 14 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Using the menu system Technical Information Manufacturer Information This is an information screen only and tells you the current version of software installed in your receiver. 1 Enter the Technical Information menu from the main menu. ‘Manufacturer Information’ will be highlighted. Press the OK button to select. The Manufacturer Information display appears.
Text.fm Page 15 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Other features The EPG The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) provides a quick and easy way to: a) View a complete list of all available channels b) View a channel list related to a chosen category c) Set a programme to be recorded 1 Press the button to display the EPG. This display consists of an information box and a seven channel programme list covering a two hour period.
Text.fm Page 16 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Other features The EPG To select a programme for recording or timed display 1 With the EPG on display, press the V, v, B and b buttons to highlight a future programme, then press the OK button. The timer screen appears.
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Text.fm Page 18 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Other features Digital Text Viewing a digital text service Many digital TV channels broadcast information via their text service. This digital service includes high quality digital text and graphics along with advanced navigation options. Additionally, this receiver has access to dedicated text channels transmitted by the broadcasters. The appearance, content and navigation methods of all digital text services are decided by the broadcaster.
Text.fm Page 19 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Notes on connecting SMARTLINK and other equipment PLEASE NOTE: This product includes new SMARTLINK functions for control of a digital receiver in a SMARTLINK system. These functions may not work with existing Sony SMARTLINK products, but are designed to work with future Sony SMARTLINK products.
Text.fm Page 20 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Additional information Using the remote control to operate other manufacturers’ TVs TV l/1 button TV / PROG REC The remote control supplied with your receiver can be programmed to operate TVs made by other manufacturers. The following instructions guide you through the set up procedure. If however, your TV is not listed below, then it is not supported by this remote control. / 1 Find the 3 digit code for your brand of TV from the list below.
Text.fm Page 21 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Additional information Specifications Transmission standards DVB-T Channel coverage UHF channels B21 - B69 TV scart 21 pin Euro connector (CENELEC standard) with SMARTLINK support VCR scart 21 pin Euro connector (CENELEC standard) with SMARTLINK support and synchro record Audio output socket Digital optical output (PCM using a mini TOS lead) or analogue line-out (2V RMS), 3.
Text.fm Page 22 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Digital TV Channel List Only the main transmitters are listed. For further details or updates refer to the web site www.BBC.co.
Text.fm Page 23 Monday, April 19, 2004 2:32 PM Index A R Accessories supplied ....................... 5 Receiver Front view ................................ Rear view ................................. Remote control Inserting batteries ..................... Overview .................................. Using with other makes of TV .... C Connecting a Hi-Fi ........................... 7 Connecting your TV and VCR .......... 7 Country, setting ............................... 10 D Digital text ...........
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cover.fm Page 4 Monday, April 19, 2004 2:31 PM Your SONY Guarantee Dear Customer, We thank you for having bought this Sony product and hope you will be happy with it. In the event that your Sony product needs guarantee service, please contact the dealer from whom it was purchased or a member of our authorised service network in the European Economic Area (“EEA”) which are available in the telephone directory and our product catalogues.
