Sony Qualia Mbd Q005 Users Manual KDX 46Q005

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Sony QUALIA 005 2-592-150-12(2) OTF

Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of
the Display Unit, below the Sony logo, on the sticker, and
also on the Media Receiver Unit (white label). Record
these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to
them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Model No.
Display Unit _____________________________
Media Receiver Unit _______________________

Product Name:
LCD Digital Color TV

Model Name:
KDX-46Q005
Display Unit: XDM-F4600Q
Media Receiver Unit: MBD-Q005

Serial No.
Display Unit _____________________________
Media Receiver Unit _______________________

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.
Customers in the continental United States contact the
QUALIA Customer Center at:
1-877-QUALIA3 (782-5423)
Customers in Canada contact the Customer Information
Service Center at:
1-877-899-SONY (7669)

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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus 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

Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: MBD-Q005
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr.,
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2)
this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

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.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION
To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC
plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet
unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade
exposure.

NOTIFICATION
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. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
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Note on Caption Vision
This television receiver provides display of television
closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC
rules.

For Customers in the United States
If you have any questions about this product, you may
call:
QUALIA Customer Center
1-877-QUALIA3 (782-5423)
The number below is for FCC related matters only.

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your warranty and
your authority to operate this equipment.

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For Customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.

Safety
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Operate this TV only on 120 V AC.
Use the AC power cord specified by Sony and
suitable for the voltage where you use it.
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 TV immediately and have it
checked by qualified service personnel before
operating it further.
If you will not be using the TV for several days,
disconnect the power by pulling the plug itself.
Never pull on the cord.
For details concerning safety precautions, see
“Important Safeguards” on page 5.

Installing
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The TV should be installed near an easily accessible
power outlet.
To prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the
ventilation slots.
Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a
place subject to excessive dust or mechanical
vibration.
Avoid operating the TV at temperature below 41°F
(5°C).
If the TV is transported directly from a cold to a
warm location, or if the room temperature changes
suddenly, the picture may be blurred or show poor
color. In this case, please wait a few hours to let the
moisture evaporate before turning on the TV.
To obtain the best picture, do not expose the screen
to direct illumination or direct sunlight. It is
recommended to use spot lighting directed down
from the ceiling or to cover the windows that face
the screen with opaque drapery. It is desirable to
install the TV in a room where the floor and walls
are not of a reflective material.

Note
This digital television is capable of receiving analog
basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television
programming by direct connection to a cable system
providing such programming. A security card provided
by your cable operator is required to view encrypted
digital programming. Certain advanced and interactive
digital cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable

operator’s enhanced program guide and data-enhanced
television services may require the use of a set-top box.
For more information call your local cable operator.
This television also includes a QAM demodulator which
should allow you to receive unscrambled digital cable
television programming via subscription service to a
cable service provider. Availability of digital cable
television programming in your area depends on the type
of programming and signal provided by your cable
service provider.

Trademark Information
CableCARD™ is a trademark of Cable Television
Laboratories, Inc.
TruSurround, SRS and the ( )® symbol are trademarks
of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is
incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
BBE and BBE Symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound,
Inc. and are licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under U.S.
Patent No. 4,638,258 and 4,482,866.
Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer,
Inc., registered in the U.S.A and other countries.
Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
This TV incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™)
technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation,
CineMotion, BN Smoother, Memory Stick, Memory
Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo,
MagicGate, MID and Twin View are trademarks of Sony
Corporation. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation
and used only to designate that a product contains an
IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK
connector may not communicate with each other.

Caution
This TV for use only with Sony TABLE-TOP STAND
SU-XTQ005, WALL-MOUNT BRACKET SUXWQ005, and FLOOR STAND SU-XFQ005. Use with
other stand models may result in instability causing
possible injury.

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Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation slots. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15) Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Important
Safeguards
Before using your TV, 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.

WARNING
To guard against injury, the following basic safety
precautions should be observed in the installation, use
and servicing of the set.

Use
Power Sources
This set should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on
the serial/model plate.
If you are not sure of the type of
electrical power supplied to your home,
consult your dealer or local power company.

Grounding or Polarization
This set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug
(a plug having one blade wider than the other), or with a
three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin
for grounding). Follow the instructions below:

For the set with a polarized AC power cord
plug
This plug will fit into the power outlet
only one way. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, try reversing the plug.
If the plug still fails to fit, contact your
electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing
it in.

Wall outlet
Do not use a poor fitting outlet.
Insert the plug fully into the outlet. If it is
loose, it may cause arcing and result in fire.
Contact your electrician to have the outlet
changed.

Wiring
For your safety, unplug the AC power cord when wiring
cables.

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Electric shock

Power

Do not touch the AC power cord or the
unit with a wet hand.

Always turn the set off when it is not
being used. When the set is left
unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet as a precaution against the possibility of an
internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard.

If you plug/unplug the AC power cord
from the unit with a wet hand, it may
cause electric shock.

Cleaning
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Clean the AC power plug regularly.
If the plug is covered with dust and
it picks up moisture, its insulation
may deteriorate and result in fire.
Unplug the AC power plug and
clean it regularly.
Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this unit.
If not, it may result in electric shock.
Clean the cabinet of the TV with
a dry soft cloth. To remove dust
from the screen, wipe it gently
with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains
may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened
with solution of mild soap and warm water. Never
use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine for
cleaning.
If using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow
the instruction provided on the package.
If the picture becomes dark after using the TV for a
long period of time, it may be necessary to clean the
inside of the TV. Consult qualified service
personnel.
Clean the rear cover area of the display unit and
both sides of the media receiver unit regularly. Dust
in these areas may cause a problem with the cooling
system of the TV set.

For the set with a three-wire grounding type
AC plug
This plug will only fit into a groundingtype 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.

Sound
If a snapping or popping sound from a TV
set is continuous or frequent while the TV
is operating, unplug the TV and consult
your dealer or service technician. It is
normal for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or
popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off.

AC power cord
If you damage the AC power cord, it may result in fire or
electric shock.
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Do not pinch, bend, or twist the cord excessively.
The core lines may be bared and cut, and cause
short-circuit, resulting in fire or electric shock.
❑ Do not convert or damage the AC power cord or
display interface cable.
❑ Do not put anything heavy on the AC power cord.
Do not pull the AC power cord.
❑ Keep the AC power cord away from heat sources.
❑ Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting the
AC power cord.
If the AC power cord is damaged, stop using it and ask
your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it.

Batteries
Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
Do not short circuit, disassemble or overheat the
batteries.

Dispose of used batteries
To preserve our environment, dispose the used batteries
according to your local laws or regulations.

Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the
set through the cabinet slots as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short
out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the set.
Do not place any objects on the unit.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.

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Attachments

Volume adjustment

Do not use attachments not recommended
by the manufacturer, as they may cause
hazards.

Adjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbors.
Sound carries very easily at night time. Therefore, closing
the windows or using headphones is suggested.

Medical institution

When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid
excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.

Do not place this unit in a place where
medical equipment is in use.
It may cause malfunction of medical
instruments.

Moisture and flammable objects
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Do not use power-line operated
sets near water — for example,
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. It may
result in fire or electric shock.
Do not let this unit get wet. Never
spill liquid of any kind on the unit.
If any liquid or solid object does fall
through, do not operate the unit. It
may result in electric shock or
damage to the unit. Have it checked immediately by
qualified personnel.
To prevent fire, keep inflammable objects or naked
lights (e.g. candles) away from the unit.

Disposal of the TV
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Handling of broken glass and liquid crystal
leakage
If the LCD panel gets damaged, crystalline liquid leakage
may occur, or scattered broken glass may result. Do not
touch broken glass or crystalline liquid (which is toxic),
with bare hands as cuts or poisoning/skin irritation may
occur. Also, do not let glass fragments or leaked
crystalline liquid get into your eyes or mouth. Should
either contact your eyes or mouth, rinse the contacted
area thoroughly with water and consult your doctor.

LCD screen
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Accessories
Do not place the set on an unstable
cart, stand, table or shelf. The set may
fall, causing serious injury to a child or
an adult and serious damage to the set.
Use only a cart or stand recommended
by the manufacturer for the specific model of TV. An
appliance and cart combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the appliance and cart combination to
overturn.

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Broken pieces
Do not throw anything at the unit.
The screen glass may break by the impact and cause
serious injury.

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Cable wiring

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Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may
damage the unit.

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Heat
Do not touch the surface of the TV.
It remains hot, even for some time after the TV is turned
off.

Do not dispose the TV with general household
waste.
The LCD contains a small amount of liquid crystal.
Follow your local ordinances and regulations for
disposal.

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Although the LCD screen is made with highprecision technology and has effective pixels of
99.99% or more, black dots may appear or bright
points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear
constantly on the LCD screen. This is a structural
property of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction.
Do not expose the LCD screen surface to the sun.
Doing so may damage the screen surface.
Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place
objects on top of the TV. The image may be uneven
or the LCD panel may be damaged.
If the TV is used in a cold place, a smear may occur
in the picture or the picture may become dark. This
does not indicate a failure. These phenomena
improve as the temperature rises.
Ghosting may occur when still pictures are
displayed continuously. It may disappear after a few
moments.
The screen and cabinet get warm when the TV is in
use. This is not a malfunction.
Avoid spraying insect repellent with volatile
material to the screen.
Avoid prolonged contact with rubber or plastic made
material.

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Installation and moving

Protruding location

Carry the TV in the specified manner

Do not install the TV in protruding locations. If you
install the unit in the following locations, injury may
result.

If you carry the TV in a manner other
than the specified manner and without
the specified number of persons, it
may drop and a serious injury may be
caused. Be sure to follow the
instructions mentioned below.
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Carry the TV with the specified number of persons
(see page 25).
Hold the TV tightly when carrying it.
Before carrying the TV, disconnect any accessories
or cables.

Installation
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When installing the display unit on
the wall, be sure to have assemblers
install and keep away from the unit.
If a person other than the assemblers
install the display unit on the wall using a wall
mount unit, the unit may fall and cause serious
injury if the unit is not installed securely.
To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely
attached to the stand/wall in accordance with the
installation instructions.

Placement for viewing
It is recommended to watch the TV at a distance of 3-7
times that of the screen, and in moderate brightness.
Watching the TV for too long or in a dark room will cause
eye fatigue.

Recommended place for the media receiver unit

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Do not install the unit in a location where the unit
protrudes, such as pillars.
Do not install the unit in a location that may cause
facial injury.

Oils
Do not install this unit in restaurants where oily vapors
occur. Dust absorbing oil may enter into the unit and
damage the unit.

Corrosion
Use of this set near the seashore may subject the set to
excessive salt, corrosion and internal damage and result
in deterioration of the set’s performance. If the set will be
subjected to these conditions, steps should be taken to
reduce the humidity and temperature of the area where
the set is located.

Ventilation
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.
Unless proper ventilation is provided, the unit
may gather dust and get dirty. For proper
ventilation, observe the following:
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Do not install the unit turned backward or
sideways.
Do not install the unit turned over or upside down.
Never cover the slots and openings
with a cloth or other materials.

Place the media receiver unit on a stable,
level surface. Otherwise, the media
receiver unit may fall and cause injury.
Use an optional Sony stand, which has
adequate strength.

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Weight

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Never block the slots and openings
by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug
or other similar surface.

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Never place the set in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in
cabinet, unless proper ventilation is
provided.
Leave some space around the unit.
When installing the unit against a wall, keep it at
least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall.
Otherwise, adequate air circulation may be blocked,
causing overheating that may result in fire or
damage to the unit.

Do not stand on the media receiver unit. The unit may fall
or break, causing injury. Pay special attention to little
children.

Optional accessories
Observe the following when installing the
TV using a stand or wall-mount bracket. If
the TV is not secured properly, it may fall
and cause injury.
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Be sure to follow the operating instructions supplied
with your stand or wall-mount bracket when
installing the unit.
Be sure to attach the brackets supplied with your
stand or wall-mount bracket.

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Media receiver unit: Front view

When installing the unit on the wall,
allow this much space.

2 7 /8 inches
(7 cm)

11 7 /8 inches (30 cm)
2 inches
(5 cm)

POWER

POWER/STANDBY

TIMER

2 inches
(5 cm)
Allow this
much
space.

QUA L I A

STANDBY

OPEN

MEDIA RE EIVER UNIT MBD-Q 0/5

1 3 /32 inches

4 inches
(10 cm)

(1 cm)

When installing upright:
2 7 /8 inches
(7 cm)

4 inches (10 cm)

When installing the unit using a stand,
allow this much space.
11 7 /8 inches (30 cm)

2 inches
(5 cm)

2 inches
(5 cm)
Allow this
much
space.

4 inches
(10 cm)

1 3 /32 inches

(1 cm)

1 3 /32 inches

(1 cm)

Place the media receiver unit on a stable level surface so
as not to block the inlets at the bottom of the media
receiver unit.
Media receiver unit: Top view
6 inches
(15 cm)

Never install the unit as follows:
Air circulation is blocked.

Air circulation is
blocked.

Never place the media receiver unit in a confined space.
Make sure to provide sufficient space in front of the front
and back of the media receiver unit. Failure to do so may
cause overheating and result in fine or damage to the unit.
Ensure reliable operation of the unit by ensuring proper
ventilation of the exhaust fan.
Allow this
much
space.
2 inches
(5 cm)

2 inches
(5 cm)

Outdoor use
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.

Vehicle and ceiling
Do not install this unit in a vehicle or hung
from the ceiling.
Bumping of the vehicle may cause the set to
fall down and cause injury.

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Ship and vessel
Do not install this unit in a ship or vessel. If
the unit is exposed to seawater, it may cause
fire or damage the unit.

Preventing the TV from toppling over
Take measures to prevent the unit from toppling over and
causing injury.
To prevent the unit from toppling over, secure the unit to
the wall or pillar.

Installing on a level surface
If you install the unit on an inclined
surface, the unit may fall or drop and cause
injury or damage.

Placing on a stable surface
If you place the unit on an unstable surface,
the unit may fall and cause injury or
damage.

WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA
SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO
KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES
OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS
ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.
Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in
USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in
Canada provides information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.

Antenna Grounding According to the NEC
Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for
Antenna Grounding.

Fall
Antenna lead-in wire

Do not hang anything on the unit.
The unit may fall from the stand or wallmount unit, causing damage or serious
injury.

Ground clamp

Electrical
service
equipment

AC power cord
Unplug the AC power cord when moving
the unit. Do not move the unit with the AC
power cord plugged in. It may damage the
AC power cord and result in fire or
electric shock.
Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power
cord, and do not place the unit where the power cord is
subject to wear or abuse.

Magnet influence
This TV contains a strong magnet in the speaker unit that
generates a magnetic influence. Keep any items
susceptible to magnetic influence away from the TV
speaker.

Antennas
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
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.

NEC: National
Electrical Code

Antenna lead-in wire
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding conductors
(NEC section 810-21)
Ground clamps
Power service grounding
electrode system (NEC Art
250 Part H)

Lightning
For added protection for this television receiver during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused
for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet
and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to
the receiver due to lightning and power-line surges.

Service
Damage requiring service
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
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When the power cord or plug is
damaged or frayed.
If liquid has been spilled into the set.
If the surface of the TV cracks, do not touch it,
unplug the AC power cord.
Otherwise electric shock may result.

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If the set has been exposed to rain or water.
If the set has been subject to
excessive shock by being dropped,
or the cabinet has been damaged.
If the set does not operate normally
when following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are specified in the
operating instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the
set to normal operation.
When the set exhibits a distinct
change in performance, it indicates
a need for service.

Servicing
Do not attempt to service the set by yourself
since opening the cabinet may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician certifies in
writing that he has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer that have the
same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.

Safety check
Upon completion of any service or repairs
to the set, ask the service technician to
perform routine safety checks (as specified
by the manufacturer) to determine that the
set is in safe operating condition, and to so certify. Ask a
qualified service technician to dispose of the set.

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Contents
Introducing the Sony LCD TV
Presenting the Sony LCD TV ................................15
Package Contents ...........................................15
Using This Manual.........................................15
Features ..........................................................16

Setting Up the TV
Overview................................................................19
TV Controls and Connectors .................................20
Display Unit...................................................20
Media Receiver Unit .....................................21
Installing the TV ....................................................25
Carrying Your TV..........................................25
Take Precaution during the Installation .........26
To Prevent the TV from Falling ....................26
When Installing Your TV against a Wall ......26
Installing the Media Receiver Unit
Vertically .......................................................27
Connecting the TV.........................................28
Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or
Antenna ..........................................................30
Cable or Antenna ...........................................31
Cable and Antenna.........................................32
Cable Box and Antenna .................................33
Cable Box ......................................................34
Connecting Optional Equipment ...........................35
Making Video Connections ...........................36
About Using S VIDEO ..................................36
VCR and Cable ..............................................37
VCR and Cable Box ......................................38
Two VCRs for Tape Editing ..........................40
Satellite Receiver ...........................................41
Satellite Receiver with a VCR and Cable ......42
DVD Player with Component
Video Connectors ..........................................44
DVD Player with
S VIDEO and Audio Connectors...................45
Personal Computer.........................................46
Camcorder......................................................47
Audio Receiver ..............................................48
Sub Woofer ....................................................49
Digital Cable Box ..........................................49
Digital Satellite Receiver ...............................50
Digital Satellite Receiver with an HDMI
Connector.......................................................51

DVD Player or Digital Satellite Receiver via an
AV Receiver with CENTER SPEAKER IN
Terminals .......................................................53
Connecting a Device with an Optical IN
Connector.......................................................55
Using the CONTROL S Feature............................56
Using CableCARD ................................................57
About Using CableCARD .............................57
Activating CableCARD Service ....................57
Removing the CableCARD ...........................58
Setting Up the TV Channel List ............................59
Using Initial Setup .........................................59

Using the Remote Control
Overview................................................................61
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control ..........61
Button Descriptions ...............................................62
Programming the Remote Control.........................64
Manufacturer’s Codes............................................65
Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote
Control ...........................................................66
Operating a VCR ...........................................66
Operating a Satellite Receiver .......................66
Operating a Cable Box...................................67
Operating a DVD Player................................67
Operating an MDP
(Laserdisc Player) ..........................................67

Using the Features
Overview................................................................69
Watching TV .........................................................69
Using the Program Guide ......................................70
Displaying the Program Guide ......................70
Using the Guide Menu...................................71
Using the Program Options Menu .................71
Using Wide Screen Mode ......................................72
Changing the Wide Screen Mode for 4:3 Source
(Standard definition source) ..........................72
Changing the Wide Screen Mode for 16:9
Source (High definition source).....................73
Using Twin View...................................................74
Displaying Twin Pictures ..............................74
Activating the Picture ....................................74
Changing the Picture Size..............................76

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Using Favorite Channels........................................77
Using the Channel Menu ...............................77
Using the Favorite Channels Guide ...............78
Using the Freeze Function .....................................79
Using Picture Off ...................................................80
Using the PC Input.................................................81
Displaying the PC Screen ..............................81

Using the Memory Stick Viewer
About Memory Stick .............................................83
Features ..........................................................83
Memory Stick Compatibility .........................84
Memory Stick Functionality ..........................84
File Compatibility ..........................................85
Trademark Information..................................85
Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick ..............86
Inserting a Memory Stick ..............................86
Inserting the Memory Stick Duo ...................87
Removing a Memory Stick ............................88
Using the Memory Stick Index ..............................89
Using the Memory Stick Index ......................90
Viewing Photos......................................................91
Photo Controls ...............................................91
Photo Menu Bar Options ...............................92
Using Zoom and Pan......................................93
Using Rotate ..................................................93
Playing Movies ......................................................94
Movie Controls ..............................................94
Movie Menu Bar Options ..............................95
Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options................96
Slide Show Menu Options .............................96
Contents Menu Options .................................97
Memory Stick Menu ......................................97
Notes on Using Memory Stick Media ...................98
About DCF File Names .................................98
Memory Stick Precautions.............................99

Using i.LINK
About i.LINK.......................................................101
Using i.LINK Cables ...................................101
Connecting i.LINK Devices ........................102
Selecting an i.LINK Device.................................104
Using the i.LINK Control Panel ..........................105
i.LINK Setup........................................................107

Using the Menus
Overview..............................................................109
Using the Video Menu.........................................110
Selecting Video Options ..............................110
Selecting PC Video Options ........................113
Using the Audio Menu.........................................114
Selecting Audio Options..............................114
Selecting PC Audio Options........................116
Using the Screen Menu........................................117
Selecting Screen Options.............................117
Using the Channel Menu .....................................119
Selecting Channel Options ..........................119
Using the Parent Menu ........................................121
Selecting Parent Options..............................121
Viewing Blocked Programs.........................122
Selecting Custom Rating Options................123
Using the Setup Menu .........................................125
Selecting Setup Options...............................125
Programming Caption Vision ......................126
Selecting PC Setup Options.........................127
Using the Applications Menu ..............................130
Selecting Applications Options ...................130

Other Information
Overview..............................................................133
Glossary ...............................................................134
Contacting Sony...................................................135
Troubleshooting...................................................135
Twin View ...................................................135
Remote Control............................................136
CableCARD.................................................136
Memory Stick ..............................................137
Video............................................................139
Audio ...........................................................140
Channels ......................................................141
General.........................................................141
Specifications.......................................................143
Optional Accessories ...........................................145

Index
Index ....................................................................146

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Presenting the Sony LCD TV
Thank you for purchasing this high definition built-in Sony LCD TV.
This manual is for model KDX-46Q005.

Package Contents

Along with your new LCD TV (Display Unit and Media Receiver Unit), the
packing box contains a remote control and two AA (R6) batteries. It also
contains cables and cords necessary for setup. See page 144 for the complete
list of packaging contents.

Using This Manual

We recommend that you carefully review the contents of the following six
sections in the order shown to ensure that you fully understand the operation
of your new TV.

Setting Up the TV
This section guides you through your initial setup. It shows you how to
install your TV, to connect your new components and to connect the
antenna and cable.

Using the Remote Control
This section shows you how to begin using your new TV. It also shows
you how to use your remote control functions.

Using the Features
This section provides information on using the Program Guide, Wide
Screen Mode, Twin View, Favorite Channels and Freeze Function.

Using the Memory Stick Viewer
This section shows you how to use the Memory Stick Viewer to view
files that are stored on Memory Stick media, such as photographs and
movies.

Using i.LINK
This section explains how to use the i.LINK feature.

Using the Menus
This section teaches you how to access on-screen menus and adjust your
TV settings.

Instructions in this manual are written for the remote control. Similar
controls are also found on the TV console.

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Features

Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include:
❑

WEGA Engine™: Delivers superb picture quality from any video
source by minimizing the signal deterioration caused by digital-toanalog conversion and stabilizing the signal processing. This engine
features unique Sony technology, including:
●

●

The first step in the digital processing system, Composite
Component Processor (CCP-X), which enhances input signal-tonoise ratio by chroma decoder digital processing.
DRC (Digital Reality Creation®) MultiFunction 2 circuitry:
Enables the digital mapping of any NTSC source (DVD, VHS,
DBS, Cable, etc.), to create a picture that is precise and finer in
detail, rivaling high definition resolution. Incoming HD signals
(1080i) are also bitmapped, utilizing Sony’s proprietary algorithm
to provide a crisp and clear picture.
IFP (Image Format Processor): The Digital Texture Enhancer
function of this chip provides the optimal contrast by utilizing a
wide dynamic range. This chip also reduces signal noise, by using
an improved motion vector algorithm, while maintaining image
sharpness.

❑

Integrated HDTV: You can watch digital television programs and
enjoy the improved audio/video quality offered by these programs.

❑

S-master Full Digital Amplifier: Delivers superb clear dialog and
reproduces the original sound quality while minimizing any sound
fragmentation or jitter noise.

❑

BN Smoother™: Reduces the block noise caused by digital video
encoding and decoding process.

❑

CineMotion®: Using the reverse 3-2 pull down technology, the
CineMotion feature provides smoother picture movement when playing
back movies or other video sources on film.

❑

Twin View®: Twin View allows you to watch two programs side by side
with the ability to zoom in on one picture and listen to the program in
the selected window. You can watch pictures from two different sources
(1080i, 720p, 480p or 480i) simultaneously.

❑

Memory Stick Viewer: Allows you to view digital photos (JPEG) and
movies (MPEG1) from Memory Stick media on your TV screen.

❑

Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to block
unsuitable programming from younger viewers.

❑

CableCARD™ slot: Provides cable subscribers with access to digitally
encrypted cable channels — without the need for a set-top box — that
will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high
definition television. The CableCARD, which is provided by your cable

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❑

Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD
(480p, 480i) and digital set-top box (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i)
connections.

❑

S VIDEO Inputs: Provides a high-quality image from connected
equipment.

❑

Favorite Channel Preview: Allows you to preview up to sixteen
favorite channels without leaving the current channel.

❑

Wide Screen Mode: Allows you to watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in
wide screen mode (16:9 aspect ratio).

❑

Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output
between programs and commercials.

❑

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an
uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and
any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box,
DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or highdefinition video, plus two-channel digital audio.

❑

i.LINK: Provides a secure digital interface to other digital home
entertainment devices. i.LINK allows for the secure transfer of
copyright-protected high-definition content between these devices and
your TV.

❑

Light Sensor: Allows the picture brightness level to be optimized to
ambient light. The effect from the Light Sensor depends on the setting
of Picture Mode and Power Saving. The factory setting is Off.

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TV company, is inserted into the TV’s rear panel CableCARD slot.
After the service is activated with your cable TV company, the card
replaces the need for a separate set-top box. (Check with your cable TV
company about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and
availability. For more information about CableCARD in this manual,
see page 57.)

Setting Up the TV
Setting Up the TV

Overview
This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV.
Topic

Page(s)

TV Controls and Connectors

Installing the TV
Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna

25
30

Connecting Optional Equipment
Making Video Connections
About Using S VIDEO
VCR and Cable
VCR and Cable Box
Two VCRs for Tape Editing
Satellite Receiver
Satellite Receiver with a VCR and Cable
DVD Player with Component Video Connectors
DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors
Personal Computer
Camcorder
Audio Receiver
Sub Woofer
Digital Cable Box
Digital Satellite Receiver
Digital Satellite Receiver with an HDMI Connector
DVD Player or Digital Satellite Receiver via an AV Receiver with
CENTER SPEAKER IN Terminals

35
36
36
37
38
40
41
42
44
45
46
47
48
49
49
50
51
53

Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector
Using the CONTROL S Feature

55
56

Using CableCARD
Setting Up the TV Channel List

57
59

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TV Controls and Connectors
Display Unit
Front Panel

PICTURE OFF

TIMER

POWER ON/STANDBY

5
Item
1 Speakers
(Left/Right)
2 PICTURE OFF
LED
3 TIMER LED

4 POWER ON/
STANDBY LED

5 (IR) Infrared
Receiver

Description
Output audio signal.
When lit, indicates that the Picture Off feature is
activated. For details, see page 80.
When lit, indicates one of the timers is set. When the
timer is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV set is
turned off. For details, see page 130.
Lights up in green when the TV set is turned on. The LED
lights up in red when in standby mode. If the LED blinks
in red continuously, this may indicate the media receiver
unit needs servicing (see “Contacting Sony” on page 135).
Receives IR signals from the remote control.

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Rear Panel

Setting Up the TV

BLACK

WHITE

DISPLAY SIGNAL IN
AC IN

BLACK

WHITE

DISPLAY SIGNAL IN

AC IN

Item

Description

1 DISPLAY
SIGNAL IN

Connect to the DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT jacks on the rear
of the media receiver unit by using the supplied display
interface cable.

2 AC IN

Connects the supplied AC power cord.

Media Receiver Unit
To open the front panel of the media receiver unit:

Front Panel

1234567 8
POWER

POWER/STANDBY

TIMER

RGB

STANDBY

i.LINK

VIDEO 8 (PC) IN

AUDIO

0 qa

S VIDEO

TV/VIDEO

VIDEO 2 IN

VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R

qf qd

VOL

i.LINK

(HDV/DV/TS/MICROMV)

S400

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z The CH + button has a
tactile dot. Use the
tactile as a reference
when operating the TV.

Item

Description

1 Main POWER

Press to turn on and off the main power of the TV set.

2 POWER/
STANDBY LED

Lights up in green when the TV set is turned on. The LED
lights up in red when in standby mode. If the LED blinks in
red continuously, this may indicate the media receiver unit
needs servicing (see “Contacting Sony” on page 135).

3 PC button

Press to display the screen of the connected PC. For details,
see page 81.

4 TIMER LED

When lit, indicates a timer is set. When the timer is set, this
LED will remain lit even if the TV set is turned off. For
details, see page 130.

5 i.LINK button

Press to display the i.LINK Control Panel. For details, see
page 105.

6 i.LINK
STANDBY LED

When lit in red, indicates the i.LINK Standby is on. For
details, see page 126.

7 TV/VIDEO

Press to select between the TV's tuner and other video
equipment inputs.

8 – VOL +

Press to adjust the volume.

9 – CH +

Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through
channels, press and hold down either CH - or +.

0 Memory Stick
indicator

When lit, indicates that the Memory Stick is being read.
(Do not remove the Memory Stick when the indicator is lit.)

qa Memory Stick
slot

Memory Stick insertion slot. For details, see “Inserting and
Removing a Memory Stick” on page 86.

qs i.LINK

Connect to the i.LINK jack on your i.LINK-compatible
portable device. Provides a secure digital connection
between your TV and your i.LINK-compatible portable
device.

qd VIDEO 2 IN
VIDEO/
L (MONO)AUDIO-R

Connect to the composite A/V output jacks on your
camcorder or other video equipment.

qf VIDEO 2 IN
S VIDEO

Connect to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your camcorder or
other video equipment that has S VIDEO. Provides better
picture quality than composite video (qd).

qg VIDEO 8 (PC) IN Connect to the video output connector and audio output
jack on your personal computer. For details, see page 46.

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Rear Panel

3 45

VIDEO

Y
L

AUDIO L (MONO)

VHF/UHF

Y
L

VIDEO

CENTER SPEAKER IN
180W(6 ) MAX

BLACK

VIDEO IN

AUDIO

AC
IN

WHITE

CONTROL S
IN

IN
R AUDIO L

Cable CARDTM

CABLE

DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT

SUBWOOFER
OUT(VAR)

PB
L AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)

Setting Up the TV

(HDV/DV/TS/
MICROMV)

VIDEO

DIGITAL AUDIO
(OPTICAL)OUT

i.LINK S400
S VIDEO

OUT

4 AUDIO
5
HD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

qg qf
Connection

Description

1 VIDEO 1/3 IN
S VIDEO

Connect to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other
video equipment that has S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides
better picture quality than composite video (qg).

2 i.LINK

Used for connecting i.LINK-equipped devices. These
terminals are not intended for connection with personal
computers.

3 HD/DVD 4 /5 IN
Connect to your DVD player’s or digital set-top box’s
(1080i/720p/480p/ component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks.
Component video provides better picture quality than the S
480i)
VIDEO (1) or the composite video (qg) connections.
4 DIGITAL AUDIO
(OPTICAL) OUT
(PCM/DOLBY*
DIGITAL)

Connects to the optical audio input of a digital audio
component that is PCM/Dolby Digital compatible.

5 SUB WOOFER
OUT (VAR)

Connects to the input jack of your sub woofer.

6 CONTROL S IN/
OUT

Allow the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote
control signals to other Sony infrared-controlled audio or
video equipment that has the CONTROL S function.

7 VHF/UHF

RF input that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna.

8 CABLE

RF input that connects to your cable signal.

9 AC IN

Connects the supplied AC power cord.

q; VIDEO 6 IN and HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an
VIDEO 7 IN HDMI uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between
IN/R-AUDIO-L
this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component,
such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver.
HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus
two-channel digital audio. You can also connect a DVIequipped device to your TV by using an HDMI-DVI cable.
qa DISPLAY SIGNAL Connect to the DISPLAY SIGNAL IN jacks of the display
OUT
unit by using the supplied display interface cable.

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Connection
qs CableCARD slot

Description
CableCARD provides cable subscribers with access to
secure, digitally encrypted cable channels -- without the
need for a set-top box -- that will enable you to receive not
only standard definition but also high definition television.
For more information, see page 57.

qd AUDIO OUT (VAR/ Connect to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio
FIX) L/R
or video equipment. You can use these outputs to listen to
your TV’s audio through your stereo system.
qf CENTER
SPEAKER IN
180W (6Ω) MAX

Connect the center output terminals of Dolby Pro Logic*
system decoder amplifier. You can use the TV speakers as a
center speaker.

qg VIDEO 1/3 IN
Connect to the composite A/V output jacks on your VCR or
VIDEO/L(MONO)- other video component. A third composite A/V input jack
AUDIO-R
(VIDEO 2) is located on the front panel of the media
receiver unit.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Installing the TV
Carrying this TV requires at least two people. Do not hold by the pedestal or
the Front Panel Cover of the TV. Doing so may cause these parts to break off.

To carry the TV, hold it by
the top and bottom of the
panel.

If you carry the TV in a manner other than specified here, it may drop and a
serious injury may result. Be sure to follow the instructions given below.
❑

Carry the TV with at least two persons.

❑

Carry the TV holding the upper and bottom frames of
the TV as illustrated. Do not carry it holding the
speaker units.

❑

Hold the TV securely when carrying it.

❑

As the glass surface of the display unit has a special coating, avoid
touching the glass surface as much as possible.

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Setting Up the TV

Take Precaution
during the
Installation

To Prevent the TV
from Falling

To ensure the safety of children and the TV, keep children away from the TV
during installation. Climbing on or pushing the TV or its stand may cause it
to fall.

WARNING
Be sure to take measures to prevent the stand from toppling over.
If you fail to do so, the TV may topple over and cause injury. Anchor the
TV to a wall, pillar, etc., to prevent it from toppling over.
Prepare a commercially available strong rope or chain and wall anchor
bracket beforehand.
❑

After all the necessary connections including other equipment are
completed, be sure to attach a sturdy strong rope or chain securely to
each clamp screw (not supplied), and attach it to a wall or pillar. (The
clamp screw is supplied with the optional Table-Top Stand or Floor
Stand.)
Rear of Display Unit

Clamp screw

When Installing Your
TV against a Wall

Keep your TV at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall to provide proper
ventilation.
When installing the unit on the wall:

11 7 /8 inches (30 cm)

4 inches
(10 cm)

4 inches (10 cm)
Allow at least this much space

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Installing the Media
Receiver Unit
Vertically

Remove the two small screws from the right side of the media receiver
unit.
Media receiver unit

Match the two screw holes on the stand to those on the media receiver
unit.

Insert the two screws with washers (supplied) into the holes and tighten
them securely.

Vertical installation stand

Desk or table

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When you install the media receiver unit vertically, use the supplied stand for
vertical installation. Attach the stand to the right side of the media receiver
unit. When you attach the stand, use the edge of a desk or a table, as shown
below.

Setting Up the TV

Connecting the TV

✍ Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

Connect the display interface cable (supplied or VMC-X10 as an
optional accessary) to the DISPLAY SIGNAL IN jacks, and the AC
power cord (supplied) to the AC IN jack of the unit.

BLACK

WHITE

DISPLAY SIGNAL IN
AC IN

BLACK

WHITE

DISPLAY SIGNAL IN

AC IN

Display interface
cable (supplied or
VMC-X10 as an
optional accessory)

Tighten the
screw slowly
until the screw
is stabilized.

AC power cord
(supplied)

✍ Do not tighten the screws too much. It may damage the screws.
✍ Insert the connector until you hear a click. (Both sides of the connector
should be held securely by the clips.)
After connecting, make sure the connectors are firmly plugged in and
can not easily be pulled out.

✍ Refer to the optional accessory’s instruction manual for proper cable
installation.

✍ If you wish to install the media receiver unit and the display unit away

from each other, use an optional display cable, VMC-X10, which allows
you to place the two units up to 10 meters away from each other.

Secure the AC plug holder to the display’s AC IN jack.

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AC power cord
(supplied)

AC IN (power supply
input) jack on the display

Setting Up the TV

2 Clip on to the AC IN
jack until you hear
clicking.

AC plug
holder
(supplied)
1 Attach the AC plug holder
to the AC power cord.

✍ When you unplug the AC power cord, drag the holder down by pushing
both sides of the holder, then pull out the plug.

Install the display unit using an optional stand or rack unit.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your stand
or rack unit.

Connect the other end of the display interface cable to the media
receiver unit’s DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT jacks, and connect the AC
power cord to the media receiver unit’s AC IN jack.
DIGITAL AUDIO
(OPTICAL)OUT

i.LINK S400
S VIDEO

(HDV/DV/TS/
MICROMV)

VHF/UHF

VIDEO

VIDEO
AUDIO L (MONO)

VIDEO

BLACK

PB
L AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)

CENTER SPEAKER IN
180W(6 ) MAX

VIDEO IN

IN
R AUDIO L

OUT

Cable CARDTM
AUDIO

AC
IN

WHITE

CONTROL S
IN

AC power
cord
(supplied)

CABLE

DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT

SUBWOOFER
OUT(VAR)

AUDIO

4
5
HD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

Tighten the screw slowly until the
screw is stabilized.

Display interface cable (supplied or
VMC-X10 as an optional accessory)

After making all connections, connect the AC power cords to wall
outlets.

✍ Be sure to use the supplied AC power cords.
✍ When connecting equipment, do not connect the AC power cords to wall
outlets until you have completed making all connections.

✍ Do not tighten the screws too much. It may damage the screws.
✍ Do not use damaged cables, such as cables with deformed connectors.
✍ This unit may fall and cause injury if accidently knocked or pulled by the
connected cable. Handle the display interface cable with care.

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Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna
The way in which you connect your TV will vary, depending on how your
home receives a signal (cable box and/or antenna) and whether or not you
plan to connect a VCR.
If You Are Connecting

See Page

Cable or Antenna
❏ No cable box or VCR

Cable and Antenna
❏ No cable box or VCR

Cable Box and Antenna
❏ Cable box unscrambles only some channels (usually
premium channels)
❏ No VCR

Cable Box
❏ Cable box unscrambles all channels
❏ No VCR

If you are connecting a VCR
❑ See the connections described on pages 37 and 38.

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Cable or Antenna

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

Do not intend to connect a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 37 and
38.)

The connection you choose depends on the cable type you have in your
home, as described below.
75-ohm coaxial cable (usually found in newer homes)
Cable Type
VHF Only or
combined
VHF/UHF
Cable

Connect As Shown
75-ohm coaxial
cable

Rear of Media
Receiver Unit
VHF/UHF

75-ohm coaxial
cable

Rear of Media
Receiver Unit
CABLE

300-ohm twin lead cable (usually found in older homes)
Cable Type
VHF Only or
UHF Only or
combined
VHF/UHF

Connect As Shown
300-ohm twin lead cable
Rear of Media Receiver Unit
VHF/UHF
Antenna connector
(not supplied)

75-ohm coaxial and 300-ohm twin lead cable (found in some homes)
Cable Type

Connect As Shown

VHF and UHF
75-ohm coaxial cable

U/V mixer
(not supplied)

Rear of Media
Receiver Unit
VHF/UHF

300-ohm twin lead cable

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box, see pages 33 and 34.)
❑

Setting Up the TV

Cable and Antenna

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 TV company.)
❑

Do not have a cable box or VCR. (If you have a cable box, see pages 33
and 34. If you have a VCR, see pages 37 and 38.)

Antenna and CATV cable
Cable Type
Cable TV
(CATV) and
Antenna

Connect As Shown

Antenna cable

CATV cable

Notes on Using This Connection
To Do This ...

Do This ...

Press ANT to switch back and forth between the
Switch the Media Receiver
Unit’s input between the cable Media Receiver Unit’s VHF/UHF and CABLE
and antenna
inputs.

✍ For optimum picture quality, a 75-ohm coaxial cable antenna connection
is highly recommended. Radio waves and other interference can easily
affect a 300-ohm twin lead cable, resulting in signal deterioration. If you
use a 300-ohm twin lead cable, keep it as far away as possible from the
TV.

✍ Do not use an indoor antenna, which is especially susceptible to radio
noise.

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Cable Box and
Antenna

❑

channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble
all channels.
You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 37 and 38.)

With this connection you can:
❑ Use the TV’s remote control to change channels coming through the

❑

cable box to the Media Receiver Unit’s cable input. (You must first
program the remote control for your specific cable box; see
“Programming the Remote Control” on page 64.)
Use the TV’s remote control to change channels coming directly into
the Media Receiver Unit’s VHF/UHF input jack.
CATV cable
IN

OUT

Cable box

Coaxial
cable

Antenna Cable
VHF/UHF

CABLE

Rear of Media Receiver Unit

✍ This connection will allow you to take advantage of dual picture features
such as Twin View, Freeze, etc.

Notes on Using This Connection
To Do This ...

Do This ...

Use the cable box

Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3
or 4) and then use the cable box to switch channels.

Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable Program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote
box
Control” on page 64.
Activate the remote control to operate the cable
box

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT/CABLE indicator lights
up.

Prevent the accidental switching of TV channels When using the cable box, the TV must stay on the channel the cable
box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4). You can use the TV’s Channel
Fix feature to lock in a specific channel. For details, see “Using the
Channel Menu” on page 119.
Switch the TV’s input between the cable box and Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV’s VHF/UHF
cable
(scrambled channels) and CABLE (unscrambled) inputs.

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Before connecting a cable
box, see “Using
CableCARD” on page 57.

For best results, use this connection if:
❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium

Setting Up the TV

Cable Box
Before connecting a cable
box, see “Using
CableCARD” on page 57.

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 37 and 38.)

With this connection you can:
❑ Use the TV’s remote control to change channels coming through the

cable box to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. (You must first program the
remote control for your specific cable box.)

✍ With this connection, all channels come into the TV through your cable
box and only one unscrambled signal is sent to the TV, so you cannot
use the dual picture features. If some of your channels are scrambled,
but others are not, consider using the “Cable Box and Antenna”
connection on page 33 instead.

To connect the cable box

1
2

Connect the CATV cable to the cable box’s input jack.

Run Auto Program, as described in “Setting Up the TV Channel List”
on page 59.

Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box’s output jack to the TV’s
VHF/UHF jack.

CATV cable

Coaxial cable

VHF/UHF

Rear of Media Receiver Unit

OUT

IN
Cable box

Notes on Using This Connection
To do this...

Do This ...

Use the cable box

Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3
or 4) and then use the cable box to switch channels.

Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable Program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote
box
Control” on page 64.
Activate the remote control to operate the cable
box

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT/CABLE indicator lights
up.

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Connecting Optional Equipment
Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional
equipment:
See Page

Making Video Connections

About Using S VIDEO

VCR and Cable

VCR and Cable Box

Two VCRs for Tape Editing

Satellite Receiver

Satellite Receiver with a VCR and Cable

DVD Player with Component Video Connectors

DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors

Personal Computer

Camcorder

Audio Receiver

Sub Woofer

Digital Cable Box

Digital Satellite Receiver

Digital Satellite Receiver with an HDMI Connector

Setting Up the TV

If You Are Connecting

DVD Player or Digital Satellite Receiver via an AV Receiver 53
with CENTER SPEAKER IN Terminals
Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector

Using the CONTROL S Feature

Using CableCARD

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Making Video
Connections

Your TV includes several types of video inputs. When connecting your TV,
use the inputs that are available on your components that provide the best
video performance, as described below.
Separate audio
connection required

Connector Type
Best Video
Performance

HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface)

Component video

Yes

S VIDEO
L-AUDIO-R

Composite video
RF/Coaxial

About Using
S VIDEO

If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack
(shown at left), you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture
quality (compared to an A/V cable). Because S VIDEO carries only
the video signal, you also need to connect audio cables for sound, as
shown below.
Example of an S VIDEO Connection
Rear of Media Receiver Unit
S VIDEO

S VIDEO cable

VIDEO

Equipment with S VIDEO

AUDIO L (MONO)

VIDEO IN

Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.

Audio cable

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VCR and Cable

Use this hookup if:
❑

You have cable TV that does not require a cable box.

1
2

Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter.

Using a coaxial cable, connect the splitter's other output jack to the
VCR's input jack.

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.

Using a coaxial cable, connect one of the output jack of the splitter to
the TV’s CABLE jack.

✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow)
instead of the S VIDEO cable.
Rear of Media Receiver Unit

DIGITAL AUDIO
(OPTICAL)OUT

i.LINK S400
S VIDEO

(HDV/DV/TS/
MICROMV)

VIDEO

AUDIO L (MONO)

VIDEO

VHF/UHF

Y
L

VIDEO

BLACK

PB
L AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)

CENTER SPEAKER IN
180W(6 ) MAX

Cable CARDTM

PR
R
4 AUDIO
5
HD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)
R

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO

AUDIO

CABLE

DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT

SUBWOOFER
OUT(VAR)

AC
IN

WHITE

CONTROL S
IN

IN
R AUDIO L

OUT

Coaxial cable

VIDEO
AUDIO-L
AUDIO-R

Splitter
VCR

CATV
Cable

Coaxial
cable

A/V cable

Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.

S VIDEO cable

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Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

Setting Up the TV

VCR and Cable Box
Before connecting a cable
box, see “Using
CableCARD” on page 57.

Use this hookup if:
❑

Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of them
(pay channels vs. regular cable channels) and you need to use a cable
box.

❑

You want to enjoy the Twin View feature.

With this setup you can:
❑

Use the TV’s remote control to change channels on your cable box
when the signal is scrambled. To program your Sony remote control to
operate your cable box, see “Programming the Remote Control” on
page 64.

❑

Use the TV’s remote control to change channels on your TV when the
signal is not scrambled. Your TV’s tuner provides a better signal than
the cable box.

❑

Use the Twin View feature. (When all channels are routed through your
cable box, only one signal is sent to the TV, so you cannot use the Twin
View feature.)

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

1
2

Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter.

Using a coaxial cable, connect the splitter’s other output jack to the
cable box’s input jack.

Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box’s output jack to the VCR’s
RF input jack.

Using an A/V cable, connect the cable box’s A/V output jacks to the
TV’s A/V input jacks.

Using an 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 input jacks.

Using a coaxial cable, connect one of the splitter’s two output jacks to
the TV’s CABLE jack.

✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow)
instead of the S VIDEO cable.

Run Initial Setup, as described in “Setting Up the TV Channel List” on
page 59.

✍ To view scrambled channels, tune the TV to the channel the cable box is
set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use the cable box to switch
channels.

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DIGITAL AUDIO
(OPTICAL)OUT

i.LINK S400
S VIDEO

(HDV/DV/TS/
MICROMV)

VIDEO

VHF/UHF

VIDEO

BLACK

VIDEO IN

AUDIO

OUT

PR
R
4 AUDIO
5
HD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)
R

IN
R AUDIO L

Cable CARDTM

AC
IN

WHITE

CONTROL S
IN

L AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)

CENTER SPEAKER IN
180W(6 ) MAX

CABLE

DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT

SUBWOOFER
OUT(VAR)

Setting Up the TV

AUDIO L (MONO)

VIDEO

Rear of Media Receiver Unit
VIDEO

VCR

VIDEO

AUDIO-L

AUDIO-R

Coaxial cable

A/V cable

Splitter
CATV
cable

Cable box
Coaxial
cable

S VIDEO
cable
Coaxial
cable

A/V cable

Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.

If you are connecting a
digital cable box, you will
need a special bidirectional splitter
designed to work with
your cable box.

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Two VCRs for Tape
Editing

If you connect two VCRs, you can record from one VCR to the other while
using your TV to monitor what is being recorded.

Using
S VIDEO jacks?
See page 36.

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

Using an A/V cable, connect the playback VCR’s AUDIO and VIDEO
OUT jacks to the recording VCR’s AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks.

Using an A/V cable, connect the recording VCR’s AUDIO and VIDEO
OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks.

Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.
Rear of Media Receiver Unit
S VIDEO

VCR (playback)

VCR (recording)
VIDEO
AUDIO L (MONO)

VIDEO IN

AUDIO-R
AUDIO-L
VIDEO

A/V cable

✍ To perform tape editing, set the TV to the video input intended for
playback by pressing TV/VIDEO on the remote control.

✍ You may need to change the video input on your VCR. See your VCR’s
operating manual for instructions.

✍ If your VCRs have S VIDEO jacks: For best picture quality, use an

S VIDEO connection instead of the yellow video cable on your combined
A/V cable.
Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the playback VCR’s S VIDEO OUT jack
to the recording VCR’s S VIDEO IN jack. S VIDEO does not provide audio,
so audio cables must be connected to provide sound.

✍ You cannot record signals from equipment connected to the YPBPR input.

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Satellite Receiver

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s
SATELLITE IN jack.

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.

✍ If your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable
(yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.

Rear of Media Receiver Unit
S VIDEO

VIDEO
AUDIO L (MONO)

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO
AUDIO-L
AUDIO-R

Satellite receiver

Satellite
antenna
cable

A/V cable

S VIDEO cable

Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.

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Satellite Receiver
with a VCR and
Cable

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

1
2

Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter.

Using a coaxial cable, connect the splitter’s other output jack to the
VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack.

Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s
SATELLITE IN jack.

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 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.

Using a coaxial cable, connect one of the splitter’s two output jacks to
the TV’s CABLE jack.

✍ If your VCR or satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a
VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.

Run Initial Setup, as described in “Setting Up the TV Channel List” on
page 59.

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Rear of Media Receiver Unit
DIGITAL AUDIO
(OPTICAL)OUT

i.LINK S400
S VIDEO

(HDV/DV/TS/
MICROMV)

AUDIO L (MONO)

VIDEO

VHF/UHF

Y
L

VIDEO

BLACK

VIDEO IN

PR
PR
R
R
AUDIO
4 AUDIO
5
HD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

IN
R AUDIO L

OUT

Cable CARDTM

AC
IN

WHITE

CONTROL S
IN

L AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)

CENTER SPEAKER IN
180W(6 ) MAX

CABLE

DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT

SUBWOOFER
OUT(VAR)

Coaxial
cable

CATV cable
Coaxial cable
S VIDEO

VIDEO
AUDIO-L
AUDIO-R

Satellite receiver

Splitter
Satellite
antenna
cable

Coaxial
cable
S VIDEO cable

S VIDEO
cable

A/V cable

VCR

Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.

✍ Be sure your VCR’s video input is set correctly. See your VCR’s operating
manual for instructions.

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VIDEO

Setting Up the TV

DVD Player with
Component
Video Connectors

Use this hookup if:
❑

Your DVD player has component (YPBPR) jacks.

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

Using a component video cable, connect the DVD player’s YPBPR jacks
to the TV’s YPBPR jacks. Use the HD/DVD IN 4 or 5 input.

✍ The YPBPR jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled YCBCR,
or Y, B-Y and R-Y. If so, connect the cables to like colors.

Using an audio cable, connect the DVD player’s AUDIO OUT jacks to
the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks. Be sure to use the same row of inputs that
you used for the video connection (HD/DVD IN 4 or 5).

Component video cable

Y
PB
PR

DVD player

VIDEO

Y
L

Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.

Y
L

VIDEO

PR
PR
R
R
AUDIO
4 AUDIO
5
HD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

Rear of Media
Receiver Unit
AUDIO-R
AUDIO-L

Audio cable

✍ To take advantage of the Wide Mode feature, set the DVD player’s

aspect ratio to 16:9. For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your DVD player.

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DVD Player with
S VIDEO and Audio
Connectors

Use this hookup if:
❑

Your DVD player does not have component (YPBPR) jacks.

Using an A/V cable, connect the DVD player’s AUDIO OUT jacks to
the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks.

Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the DVD player’s S VIDEO jack to
the TV’s S VIDEO jack.
Rear of Media Receiver Unit
S VIDEO
S VIDEO
cable

DVD player

S VIDEO

VIDEO
AUDIO L (MONO)

VIDEO IN

AUDIO-R

VIDEO

AUDIO-L

Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.

A/V cable

✍ If your DVD player is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable
(yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.

✍ To watch the DVD player, press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the

DVD input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). If you have a non-Sony DVD
player, and want to set up the TV remote control to operate the DVD
player you must program the remote control. See “Programming the
Remote Control” on page 64.

✍ To control DVD functions with the TV remote control, see “Operating
a DVD Player” on page 67.

✍ To label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the
TV, see the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 125.

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Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

Setting Up the TV

Personal Computer

You can connect a personal computer to your TV to display the PC screen on
the large screen of the TV and output the sound to the TV's speakers.
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

z When connecting to an
Apple Macintosh
computer, use the
display output
connecting cord
supplied with your
Macintosh computer to
connect to the VIDEO
8 (PC) IN (RGB)
terminal of the TV. Use
an optional adapter if
necessary. If you use
an adapter, first
connect the adapter to
your computer, then
connect the D-Sub pin
signal cable.
z Depending on the PC,

Using an HD15-HD15 video cable (analog RGB), connect the VIDEO 8
(PC) IN RGB jack on the front panel of the media receiver unit to the PC's
monitor port (15-pin D-Sub). To output the PC's sound to the TV speakers,
connect the VIDEO 8 (PC) IN AUDIO jack on the media receiver unit to the
PC's audio output jack, using an audio cable with stereo mini plugs.

✍ For details on using the PC Input feature, see “Using the PC Input” on
page 81.

Front of Media Receiver Unit
VIDEO 8 (PC) IN
RGB

AUDIO

S VIDEO

VIDEO 2 IN

VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R

you may find a flicker
or noisy picture on the
screen when inputting
corresponding signal.
In that case, adjust
Phase and Pitch in the
PC Setup options.

HD15-HD15
video cable
(analog RGB)

To monitor port
(15-pin D-Sub)

Audio cable
(stereo mini
plugs)

To audio output jack

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Camcorder

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

Using A/V and S VIDEO cables, connect the camcorder’s audio and
S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.

✍ If your camcorder is equipped with an i.LINK jack, you can connect it

using i.LINK instead of the A/V inputs. See “Using i.LINK” on page 101.

✍ If you have a mono camcorder, connect its left audio output to the TV’s
AUDIO L (MONO) jack.

✍ If your camcorder is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable
(yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.

Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.
Front of Media Receiver Unit
VIDEO 8 (PC) IN
RGB

AUDIO

S VIDEO

VIDEO 2 IN

VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R

Camcorder

To A/V output

To S VIDEO
output

AUDIO-R
AUDIO-L
A/V cable

VIDEO

S VIDEO

S VIDEO cable

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For easy connection of the camcorder, the TV has front audio and video
inputs (shown below). However, if you prefer, you can also connect the
camcorder to the TV’s rear AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.

Setting Up the TV

Audio Receiver

For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TV’s audio through
your stereo system (see page 115).
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

Using an audio cable, connect the TV’s AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) jacks to
the audio receiver’s audio LINE IN jacks.
Rear of Media Receiver Unit

DIGITAL AUDIO
(OPTICAL)OUT

i.LINK S400
(HDV/DV/TS/
MICROMV)

Y
L

VIDEO

Y
L

VIDEO

SUBWOOFER
OUT(VAR)

CONTROL S
IN

L AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
Cable CARDTM

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

4
5
HD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

AUDIO-L

Audio cable

AUDIO-R

Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.

Line
input

Audio receiver

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Sub Woofer

Use a monaural audio cable to connect the TV’s SUB WOOFER OUT jack
to the sub woofer’s input jack.
Monaural audio cable

(HDV/DV/TS/
MICROMV)

Y
L

VIDEO

Y
L

Sub woofer
input

DIGITAL AUDIO
(OPTICAL)OUT

i.LINK S400

VIDEO

SUBWOOFER
OUT(VAR)

PB
L AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
Cable CARDTM

PR
R
5
4 AUDIO
HD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)
R

AUDIO

CONTROL S
IN
OUT

Sub Woofer

Digital Cable Box

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

Using a component video cable, connect the digital cable box’s YPBPR
jacks to the TV’s YPBPR jacks. Use the HD/DVD IN 4 or 5 input.

✍ Component video (YPBPR) connection is necessary to view 480p, 720p,

and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture
in a resolution of 1920 dots x 1080 lines.

Using an audio cable, connect the digital cable box’s AUDIO OUT
jacks to the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks.

✍ The YPBPR jacks do not provide audio, so audio cables must be
connected to provide sound.

Digital cable box

Rear of Media Receiver Unit
Component video cable
Y

i.LINK S400
(HDV/DV/TS/
MICROMV)

Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.

Audio cable

Y
L

AUDIO-L
AUDIO-R

VIDEO

PB
Y

VIDEO

PR
PR
R
R
AUDIO
4 AUDIO
5
HD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

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Rear of Media Receiver Unit

Setting Up the TV

Digital Satellite
Receiver

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

Using a component video cable, connect the digital satellite receiver’s
YPBPR jacks to the TV’s YPBPR jacks. Use the HD/DVD IN 4 or 5 input.

✍ Component video (YPBPR) connection is necessary to view 480p, 720p,

and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture
in a resolution of 1920 dots x 1080 lines.

Using an audio cable, connect the digital satellite receiver’s AUDIO
OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks.

✍ The YPBPR jacks do not provide audio, so audio cables must be
connected to provide sound.

Digital satellite receiver

Rear of Media Receiver Unit
Component video cable
Y

i.LINK S400
(HDV/DV/TS/
MICROMV)

Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.

Y
L

AUDIO-L
AUDIO-R

VIDEO

PB
Y

VIDEO

PR
PR
R
R
AUDIO
4 AUDIO
5
HD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

Audio cable

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Use this hookup if:

z The HDMI jack
provides both video
and audio signals, so it
is not necessary to
connect an audio
cable.

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

z If the display interface
cable is already in
place, it may be
difficult to insert an
HDMI cable into the
HDMI jack. We
recommend that you
reserve enough space
for the HDMI
connection before
connecting the display
interface cable.

❑

Your digital satellite receiver has a High-Definition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI).

Using an HDMI cable (not supplied), connect the digital satellite receiver’s
HDMI OUT jack to the TV’s HDMI IN jack.
Use the HDMI IN 6 or 7 input.
Rear of Media Receiver Unit
IN
R AUDIO L

Digital satellite receiver

HDMI cable

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Digital Satellite
Receiver with an
HDMI Connector

Setting Up the TV
When connecting to the Digital Satellite Receiver’s DVI-HDTV connector

If you are connecting to a digital satellite receiver with DVI-HDTV output,
you can connect to the TV’s HDMI IN jack by using an HDMI-DVI cable.

Using an HDMI-DVI cable, connect the digital satellite receiver’s DVIHDTV OUT jack to the TV’s HDMI IN jack.
Use the HDMI IN 6 input.

Using an audio cable, connect the digital satellite receiver’s AUDIO
OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks.

✍ The DVI-HDTV VIDEO jack does not provide audio, so audio cables must
be connected to provide sound when an HDMI-DVI cable is used.

✍ Use only the HDMI IN 6 input for this connection. If the HDMI IN 7 input
is used for this connection, the AUDIO IN jacks in HDMI IN 6 become
unavailable.
Rear of Media Receiver Unit
IN
R AUDIO L

Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.

Digital satellite receiver
AUDIO-R
AUDIO-L

HDMI-DVI cable

Audio cable

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Use this connection if you have a digital audio device that is PCM/Dolby
Digital compatible, such as an AV receiver with a Dolby Pro Logic system
decoder.
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

Using a speaker cord, connect the TV’s CENTER SPEAKER IN
terminals to the AV receiver’s CENTER SPEAKER OUT terminals.

Using a component video cable, connect the DVD player or digital
satellite receiver’s YPBPR jacks to the YPBPR jacks on the TV. Use the
HD/DVD IN 4 connections. Using an audio cable, connect the DVD
player or digital satellite receiver’s AUDIO OUT to the TV’s AUDIO IN
jacks.

✍ If your DVD player does not have component (YPBPR) jacks, you can
connect the DVD player with A/V connectors. Use the connection
described on page 45.

✍ If your digital satellite receiver has an HDMI connector, use the
connection described on page 51 for best picture quality.

Using an optical digital cable, connect the DVD player or digital
satellite receiver’s OPTICAL OUT jack to the AV receiver’s OPTICAL
IN jack.

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DVD Player or
Digital Satellite
Receiver via an AV
Receiver with
CENTER SPEAKER
IN Terminals

Setting Up the TV

Rear of Media Receiver Unit
DIGITAL AUDIO
(OPTICAL)OUT

i.LINK S400
(HDV/DV/TS/
MICROMV)

Y
L

VIDEO

Y
L

VIDEO

SUBWOOFER
OUT(VAR)

PB
L AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)

CENTER SPEAKER IN
180W(6 ) MAX

Cable CARDTM

PR
R
4 AUDIO
5
HD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)
R

AUDIO

Component
video cable

Speaker cord
Audio cable

FRONT R

CENTER

SURR R

FRONT L

SURR L

SUB
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT

SCAN SELECT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1
SELECTABLE
INTERLACE

AUDIO OUT
L

VIDEO OUT
R

AUDIO IN
L

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL
DIGITAL
IN

SPEAKER
R

L
AUDIO IN

AV receiver

VIDEO IN

PB/CB

PR/CR

VIDEO 2

FM
75
COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DVD Player or
Digital satellite receiver

Optical digital cable

When using the TV’s speakers as the center speaker

Using Center Speaker In in the Audio menu, select the video input for
which you want to use the TV’s speakers as the center speaker and set it to
On.

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Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector

Using an optical audio cable, connect the device's OPTICAL IN jack to the
TV's DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT jack.
Rear of Media Receiver Unit
DIGITAL AUDIO
(OPTICAL)OUT

i.LINK S400
(HDV/DV/TS/
MICROMV)

Y
L

VIDEO

Y
L

VIDEO

SUBWOOFER
OUT(VAR)

PB
L AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
Cable CARDTM

PR
R
4 AUDIO
5
HD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)
R

AUDIO

Optical audio cable

The DIGITAL AUDIO
(OPTICAL) OUT jack is
available when the TV
receives a digital TV
channel or signals from a
Memory Stick or an i.LINKequipped device.

Audio amplifier
LINE
OUT
L AUDIO R

LINE
IN

OPTICAL
IN

✍ You should also connect the TV’s analog audio output jacks to the

amplifier’s analog audio input jacks so that the amplifier can output
audio for analog channels. For details, see page 48.

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You can use the TV's DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT jack to connect a
digital audio device that is PCM/Dolby digital compatible, such as an audio
amplifier.

Setting Up the TV

Using the CONTROL S Feature
CONTROL S allows you to control your TV 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.
Rear of Media Receiver Unit
DIGITAL AUDIO
(OPTICAL)OUT

VIDEO

CONTROL S
IN

SUBWOOFER
OUT(VAR)

PB
L AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
Cable CARDTM

CONTROL S
IN

OUT

5
80p/480i)

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Using CableCARD

About Using CableCARD
If you are planning to use a separate cable box for digital cable TV services, you may be able to receive
programming using this TV with the CableCARD instead — except in the following circumstances:
❑ Your cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service in your viewing area.
❑ You want to access your cable TV company’s interactive or advanced features (such as video-on-

demand or, in some cases, pay-per-view). At this time, these services require a bidirectional link, which
are only available through the use of a separate set-top box. CableCARD is currently a unidirectional
device only, and cannot provide these advanced services.
Check with your cable TV company for CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability,
all of which are determined by your cable TV company — not Sony.

Activating
CableCARD Service

Before you can use CableCARD service, you need to insert the CableCARD
(supplied by your cable TV company) and activate the service, as described
below:

First remove the dummy card by pushing the eject button (see
“Removing the CableCARD” on page 58).

✍ If you remove the dummy card without pushing the eject button, the

CableCARD cannot be inserted. In that case, insert the dummy card again,
remove it by pushing the eject button, and then insert the CableCARD.

Insert the CableCARD into the TV’s CableCARD slot.
DIGITAL AUDIO
(OPTICAL)OUT

i.LINK S400
(HDV/DV/TS/
MICROMV)

Y
L

VIDEO

Y
L

VIDEO

SUBWOOFER
OUT(VAR)

BLAC

PB
L AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
Cable CARDTM

PR
PR
R
R
AUDIO
4 AUDIO
5
HD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

CONTROL S
IN
OUT

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CableCARD provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted
cable channels — without the need for a set-top box — that will enable you
to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. The
CableCARD, which is provided by your cable TV company, is inserted into
the TV’s rear panel CableCARD slot. After the service is activated with your
cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a separate set-top box.

Setting Up the TV

✍ CAUTION: Inserting the CableCARD incorrectly may result in permanent
damage to the card and the TV.

z You can also access
information about your
CableCARD in the
Applications Menu (see
page 131).

Removing the
CableCARD

3
4

Gently push the card into the slot until it locks into place.

Follow the displayed instructions: Phone your cable TV company. A
representative will guide you through the activation process.

After your CableCARD is activated, your cable TV company will
download the service information, including the channel list, to the
CableCARD. After the CableCARD has acquired channels from your
cable TV company, the TV tunes to the lowest available channel.

After 1-2 minutes, the CableCARD setup screen is automatically
displayed. This screen includes information your cable TV company
will request before they can activate your service.

In the event you want to cancel your service, contact your cable TV
company.

✍ Once the CableCARD is removed, your TV will no longer decrypt digital
cable TV programming services that require CableCARD.

Push the eject button on the TV’s CableCARD slot to release the card.
Eject button

Pull the CableCARD straight out of the slot to remove it.

To install a different CableCARD, follow the instructions in “Activating
CableCARD Service” on page 57.

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Setting Up the TV Channel List

✍ The Initial Setup feature does not apply for installations that use a
cable box for all channel selection.

Using Initial Setup
z If you are using a
CableCARD, Auto
Program is disabled for
the CABLE input.

To run Initial Setup the first time you turn on your TV

Press POWER to turn on the TV.
The Initial Setup screen appears.

Press V or v to select the on-screen display language. Then press

The message “Start auto program now?” appears.

Press V or v to select “Yes”, then press

Initial Setup automatically creates a list of receivable channels. When
finished, the lowest numbered channel is displayed.
To run Auto Program again at a later time
❑ Use the Auto Program feature as described on page 119.
To add individual digital channels
❑ Use the Digital Channel feature as described on page 119.

✍ Auto Program may take more than 50 minutes to complete. A

progress bar is displayed while the channel list is being created.

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After you finish connecting the TV, you need to run the Initial Setup feature,
which automatically creates a list of available analog and digital channels.
The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on your TV for the first time
after hooking it up. If you want to refresh the list of available channels
because there has been a change in your cable/satellite service or
connections, you can do so by selecting the Auto Program option in the
Channel menu (see page 119).

Using the Remote Control
Overview
The table on the next page describes the buttons on the remote control.

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E on
the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

✍ To avoid possible damage from battery leakage, remove the batteries if

you anticipate the remote control will not be used for an extended period.

✍ Handle the remote control with care. Avoid dropping it, getting it wet, or
placing it in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in high humidity.

✍ Your remote control can be programmed to operate most video

equipment. (See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 64.)

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Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

Using the Remote Control

Button Descriptions
Button

Description

1 MUTING

Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore
the sound.

2 FUNCTION

Press repeatedly until the indicator of the equipment (TV,
SAT/CABLE, DVD/VCR, i.LINK) that you want to operate
lights up.

3 PIC OFF

Press to have the TV screen turn off. For details, see page 80.

4 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. To cancel Sleep timer, press SLEEP repeatedly
until Sleep Off appears.

5 GUIDE

Press to display the digital program guide.
While FUNCTION is switched on SAT/CABLE, press to
display the program guide of your satellite program provider.

Use with 0-9 and ENTER buttons to select digital channels
(for example, 2.1). For details on selecting digital channels,
see page 69.

7 PICTURE

Press repeatedly to step through the available video picture
modes: Vivid, Standard, Pro. Also available in the Video
menu. For details, see “Selecting Video Options” on page 110.

8 WIDE

Press to step through the wide screen modes: Wide Zoom,
Normal, Full and Zoom. For details, see “Using Wide Screen
Mode” on page 72.

9 V/v/B/b

When the menu is displayed, move the on-screen cursor.
X/x/m/M X: Pause
x: Stop
m: Fast-Rewind
M: Fast-Forward

H: Playback
: When the menu is displayed, select the item.

qa
(Twin View)
qs ANT
INDEX

Press to turn on/off Twin View. For details, see “Using Twin
View” on page 74.
Press to change between the VHF/UHF input and the CABLE
input.
While FUNCTION is switched on SAT/CABLE, press to
display the index of your satellite program provider.

qd VOL +/–

Press to adjust the volume.

qf POWER
buttons
(Green)
SAT/CABLE

Press to turn on and off the TV and other equipment you have
programmed into the remote control. For instructions, see
“Programming the Remote Control” on page 64.

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Button
qg z REC
RESET

Press to record a program.
Press when in a menu to reset the settings to the factory
defaults.

qh TV/VIDEO

Press to cycle through the video equipment connected to your
TV’s video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3,
VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6, VIDEO 7, and VIDEO 8
(PC).

qj DISPLAY

Press once to display the current time and channel label (if set)
and channel number. Press again to turn Display off. See page
131 for details on setting the time.

qk JUMP

Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The TV
alternates between the current channel and the last channel
that was selected.

ql 0 – 9 and
ENTER

Press 0 - 9 to select a channel; the channel changes after 3
seconds. Press ENTER to select immediately.

w; FAVORITES

Press to display the Favorite Channels list. For details, see
“Using Favorite Channels” on page 77.

wa FREEZE

Press to freeze the window picture. Press again to restore the
picture.

ws i.LINK

Press to display the i.LINK Control Panel. For information on
using the i.LINK Control Panel, see page 105. Also available
in the Applications Menu (page 130).

Press to display the Memory Stick Menu.
For details, see “Using the Memory Stick Viewer” on page 83.

MEMORY
STICK
wf MENU

Press to display the TV on-screen menu. Press again to exit
from the menu.

wg CH +/–

Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through the
channels, press and hold down CH+ or CH–.

wh EXIT

Press to exit the on-screen menu or display and return to
normal viewing.

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z The 5 and CH + buttons
have a tactile dot. Use the
tactile as a reference
when operating the TV.

Description

Using the Remote Control

Programming the Remote Control
The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.
Function

Equipment

DVD/VCR

Sony DVD player

Programmable Code
Number
751

SAT/CABLE
i.LINK

Sony Satellite Receiver
Sony DVD player (i.LINK)

801
901

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.

3, 6 ✍ The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be
used with the remote control.

4
5

Turn to the list of “Manufacturer’s Codes” on page 65, and find the
three-digit code number for the manufacturer of your equipment. (If
more than one code number is listed, use the number listed first.)

Press
repeatedly until the DVD/VCR, SAT/CABLE or i.LINK
indicator lights up.

Press
flashes.

While the desired indicator is flashing, enter the three-digit
manufacturer’s code number.

Press

for five seconds until the indicator of the selected input

✍ You must do step 5 within 10 seconds of step 4, or you must redo
steps 4 through 5.

To check if the code number works, aim the TV’s remote control at the
equipment and press
that corresponds with that equipment. If it
responds, you are done. If not, try using another code listed for that
manufacturer.

✍ If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one
until you come to the correct code for your equipment.

✍ If you enter a new code number, the code number you previously
entered at that setting is erased.

✍ In some cases, you may not be able to program your remote control to
operate other equipment. In such cases, use the equipment’s own
remote control.

✍ Dead batteries or removing the batteries may cause the programmable

codes to be lost and revert back to factory settings. Reprogramming the
codes may be necessary.

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Manufacturer’s Codes
Code
751
901
755
758
756
757
761
759
753
757
752
755
758
754
760

Laserdisc Players
Manufacturer Code
Sony
701
Panasonic
704, 710
Pioneer
702
VCRs
Manufacturer
Sony
Admiral
(M. Ward)
Aiwa*
Audio Dynamic
Broksonic
Canon
Citizen
Craig
Criterion
Curtis Mathes
Daewoo
DBX
Dimensia
Emerson
Fisher
Funai
General Electric
Go Video
Goldstar

Code
301, 302, 303
327
338, 344
314, 337
319, 317
309, 308
332
302, 332
315
304, 338, 309
341, 312, 309
314, 336, 337
304
319, 320, 316,
317, 318, 341
330, 335
338
329, 304, 309
322, 339, 340
332

Manufacturer
Hitachi
Instant Replay
JC Penney
JVC
Kenwood
LG
LXI (SEARS)
Magnavox
Marantz
Marta
Memorex
Minolta
Mitsubishi/
MGA
Multitech
NEC
Olympic
Optimus
Orion
Panasonic
Pentax
Philco
Philips
Pioneer
Quasar
RCA/
PROSCAN
Realistic
Sansui
Samsung
Sanyo
Scott
Sharp
Signature 2000
(M. Ward)
SV2000

Code
306, 304, 305,
338
309, 308
309, 305, 304,
330, 314, 336,
337
314, 336, 337,
345, 346, 347
314, 336, 332,
337
332
332, 305, 330,
335, 338
308, 309, 310
314, 336, 337
332
309, 335
305, 304
323, 324, 325,
326
325, 338, 321
314, 336, 337
309, 308
327
317
308, 309, 306,
307
305, 304
308, 309
308, 309, 310
308
308, 309, 306
304, 305, 308,
309, 311, 312,
313, 310, 329
309, 330, 328,
335, 324, 338
314
322, 313, 321
330, 335
312, 313, 321,
335, 323, 324,
325, 326
327, 328
338, 327
338

Manufacturer
Sylvania
Symphonic
Tashiro
Tatung
Teac
Technics
Toshiba
Wards
Yamaha
Zenith

Code
308, 309, 338,
310
338
332
314, 336, 337
314, 336, 338,
337
309, 308
312, 311
327, 328, 335,
331, 332
314, 330, 336,
337
331

Cable Boxes
Manufacturer
Sony
Hamlin/Regal

Code
230
222, 223, 224,
225, 226
Jerrold/G. I./
201, 202, 203,
Motorola
204, 205, 206,
207, 208, 218
Oak
227, 228, 229
Panasonic
219, 220, 221
Pioneer
214, 215
Scientific Atlanta 209, 210, 211
Tocom
216, 217
Zenith
212, 213
Satellite Receivers
Manufacturer Code
Sony
801
Dish Network
810
Echostar
810
General Electric 802
Hitachi
805
Hughes
804
Mitsubishi
809
Panasonic
803
RCA/
802, 808
PROSCAN
Toshiba
806, 807
* If an Aiwa VCR does not work even
though you enter the code for Aiwa,
enter the code for Sony instead.

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DVD Players
Manufacturer
Sony
Sony (i.LINK)
General Electric
Hitachi
JVC
Magnavox
Mitsubishi
Oritron
Panasonic
Philips
Pioneer
RCA/PROSCAN
Samsung
Toshiba
Zenith

Using the Remote Control

Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control
To operate other connected equipment with your TV remote control, first
turn to page 65 and program the necessary code. For operating video
equipment, press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until you see the video input on the
screen for your connected equipment. Remote control operation tips are
provided below.

Operating a VCR
To Do This ...

Press

Activate the remote control to
operate the VCR

FUNCTION repeatedly until the DVD/VCR
indicator lights up.

Turn on/off
Change channels

SAT/CABLE
CH +/–

Record

z REC

Play

Operating a Satellite
Receiver

Stop

Fast forward
Rewind the tape

M
m

Pause
Search the picture forward or
backward

X
M or m during playback
(release to resume normal playback)

To Do This ...

Press

Activate the remote control to
operate the satellite receiver

FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT/CABLE
indicator lights up.

Turn on/off
Select a channel

SAT/CABLE
0-9, ENTER

Change channels
Back to previous channel

CH +/–
JUMP

Display channel number
Display SAT Index

DISPLAY
INDEX

Display SAT Guide
Display SAT Menu

GUIDE
MENU

Move highlight (cursor)

VvBb

Select item

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Operating a Cable
Box

Press
FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT/CABLE
indicator lights up.
SAT/CABLE

Select a channel
Change channels

0-9, ENTER
CH +/–

Back to previous channel

JUMP

To Do This ...
Activate the remote control to
operate the DVD
Turn on/off

Press
FUNCTION repeatedly until the DVD/VCR
indicator lights up.
SAT/CABLE

Using the Remote Control

Operating a DVD
Player

To Do This ...
Activate the remote control to
operate the cable box
Turn on/off

Play
Stop
Pause

x
X

Step through different
tracks of the disc

M to step forward or m to step backward

Step through different chapters CH+ to step forward or CH– to step backward
of a video disc

Operating an MDP
(Laserdisc Player)

To Do This ...
Activate the remote control to
operate the MDP
Turn on/off

Press
FUNCTION repeatedly until the indicator of the
position you programmed for the MDP player lights
up.
SAT/CABLE

Play
Stop

Pause
Search the picture forward or
backward
Search a chapter forward or
backward

X
M or m during playback
(release to resume normal playback)
CH +/–

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Overview
This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV.
Page

69
70
72
74
77
79
80
81

Using the Features

Topic

Watching TV
Using the Program Guide
Using Wide Screen Mode
Using Twin View
Using Favorite Channels
Using the Freeze Function
Using Picture Off
Using the PC Input

Watching TV

z For a complete list of all
the functions of the
remote control, see
pages 61-67.

To Do This ...
Activate the remote control to
operate the TV
Turn on/off the TV
Tune directly to a channel

Do This ...
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the TV
indicator lights up.
Press POWER.
To tune to analog channels, press 0-9 and then
ENTER.
For digital subchannels, press 0-9,
,
press 0-9 again, and then ENTER.

For example, to select subchannel 21.13, press
2+1+
+1+3, and then press ENTER.
You can also select channels using the
program guide. See page 70 for details.
Adjust the volume
Press VOL +/–.
Mute the sound
Press MUTING (press again or VOL + to
restore the sound).
Alternate back and forth between
Press JUMP.
two channels
The TV alternates between the current channel
and the last channel that was selected.
Display the current channel
Press DISPLAY once to display the channel
number, current time, and channel label (if
number (and other information)
set). Press DISPLAY again to turn Display off.
Switch the TV’s input to the VCR, Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through
the video equipment connected to the TV’s
DVD player, or other connected
video inputs.
equipment
Change video and audio options,
Press MENU to display the Menu. For details,
see “Using the Menus” on page 109.
customize the TV’s setup, set
parental controls, and more
Press ANT to alternate between sources
Switch the TV’s input between
connected to the TV’s VHF/UHF and CABLE
sources connected to the TV’s
inputs.
VHF/UHF and CABLE inputs

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Using the Program Guide
Displaying the
Program Guide

This TV is equipped to show program information if it is available from the
station. The program guide lets you review program information and select
both analog and digital channels.
To display the program guide

1
2

Tune your TV to a channel by using the 0-9,

, and ENTER buttons.

Press GUIDE on the TV’s remote control. The program guide will
appear with the currently selected program showing in the background.

Channel number,
call letters, etc.
Program title and
description,
program
duration, time
remaining, rating
information,
closed-caption
availability, etc.
Selectable
channel list.

C23.1
FAM

Make Way for Ducks!
Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley, two
wayward ducks on a unique mission.
Time remaining: 1:26
1

ABC

DISC

23.1

FAM

TLC

HIST

SHOW

TV-G

✍ Program information in the guide is provided by the broadcasters. As a
result, it may sometimes include only the channel number, without a
program title or description.

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Using the Guide
Menu

The Program Guide menu allows you to select channels from a dropdown
list. The Guide provides information about the current program being shown
on each channel.

C23.1
FAM

Make Way for Ducks!
Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley, two
wayward ducks on a unique mission.
Time remaining: 1:26

TV-G

ABC

DISC

23.1

FAM

Alternate Video

Main

TLC

Alternate Audio

Video 1

HIST

Video 2

SHOW

Video 3

Using the Features

✍ Subchannels are additional channels of programming broadcast

simultaneously. For example, channel 4 might include three subchannels
(4.1, 4.2, 4.3) that are showing programs at the same time.

Using the Program
Options Menu

The Program Options menu allows you to customize the program settings on
the currently tuned channel.
Option

Description

Alternate Each program has a main video stream (the video that you see when
the channel is first tuned), and may have alternate video streams. This
Video
(when
option allows you to switch among these alternate video streams.
available)
Alternate
Audio
(when
available)

Each program has a main audio stream (the audio that you hear when
the channel is first tuned), and may have alternate audio streams. This
option allows you to switch among these alternate audio streams (e.g.,
for different languages).

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Using Wide Screen Mode
z You can also access the
screen mode settings in
the Screen menu. For
details, see page 117.

Wide screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several wide
screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio).
❑

Press WIDE repeatedly to toggle through the following screen mode
settings.

Changing the Wide Screen Mode for 4:3 Source (Standard definition source)
original source

Example

Description

Wide Zoom enlarges the center portion of
the picture. The left and right edges of the
picture are stretched to fill the 16:9 screen.

Wide Zoom
m

Normal displays the 4:3 picture in its
original size. Side bars are shown to fill the
16:9 screen.

Normal
m

Full stretches the 4:3 picture horizontally,
to fill the 16:9 screen.

Full
m

Zoom enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the
16:9 screen. Zoom is useful for watching
Letterbox movies.

Zoom

✍ When you change channels or inputs, the Wide Mode settings revert
to the 4:3 Default setting in the Screen Menu. To retain the current
Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3
Default to Off. For details, see page 118.

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Changing the Wide Screen Mode for 16:9 Source (High definition source)
original source

(Upconverted 4:3)

Example

(Native 16:9)

Description

Wide Zoom
m

Full displays the picture in its original size.

Full
m

Zoom enlarges the picture proportionately, both vertically and horizontally.

Zoom

✍ When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal, Normal cannot be selected.
✍ When TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal that is 4:3 aspect ratio picture

(upconverted to 16:9) with a black bar at each side, Full returns the picture to
its original size.

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Wide Zoom enlarges the center portion of the picture. The left and right edges of
the picture are stretched to fill the 16:9 screen.

Using the Features

Using Twin View
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.

Displaying Twin
Pictures

To display Twin View

1
2

Make sure your TV is tuned to a working channel.
Press

A second picture appears. A
picture.

mark appears above the activated

C8.1
FOX

Video 1

DVD

,
To cancel Twin View and watch the active picture
❑ Press
again (or press
).

Activating the
Picture

You can use B or b buttons to activate the left and right pictures while using
Twin View.
To activate the right picture
❑ Press b.
C8.1
FOX

Video 1

DVD

To activate the left picture

Press B.

C8.1
FOX

Video 1

DVD

,
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Functions available in the active window
To Do This ...

Do This ...

Tune to a channel

To tune to analog channels, press 0-9 and then
ENTER.
For digital subchannels, press 0-9,
,
press 0-9 again, and then ENTER.
For example, to select subchannel 21.13, press
2+1+
+1+3, and then press ENTER.
Press VOL +/–.

Mute the sound

Press MUTING (press again or press VOL +
to restore the sound).

Switch the TV’s input between
sources connected to the TV’s
VHF/UHF and CABLE inputs

Press ANT.

Switch the TV’s input between
Press TV/VIDEO.
sources connected to the TV’s A/V
inputs
Change the picture size

Press V or v. (For details, see “Changing the
Picture Size” on page 76.)

Factors Affecting Twin View
❑ If you use a cable box to view all channels, the same channel appears in

both windows because the cable box unscrambles and sends only one
channel at a time. (To view the picture in dual picture features such as
Twin View, Freeze, etc., see “Cable Box and Antenna” on page 33.)
❑

If you use a cable box and other video equipment, you can view the
cable box output in one window and view a different source (such as a
VCR or DVD player) in the second window by using the TV/VIDEO
button.

❑

Digital TV channels, as well as any sources connected to the HD/DVD
IN 4-5, and HDMI IN 6-7 inputs display in the left window, but not the
right.

❑

If you are viewing a 4:3 source and a 16:9 enhanced source (such as a
DVD) side by side, the 4:3 source appears larger.

❑

Twin View does not display channels that are blocked by parental
settings (see page 121).

❑

Twin View does not display images from a Memory Stick, an i.LINKequipped device, or a personal computer.

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Adjust the volume

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Changing the
Picture Size

The zoom feature lets you change the size of the left and right pictures.
To enlarge the left
picture (reduce the
right)

To enlarge the right
picture (reduce the
left)

Press B to
activate the left
picture (if not
already
activated).

Press b to
activate the right
picture (if not
already
activated).

Press V to
enlarge the
picture and v to
reduce the
picture.

Press V to enlarge
the picture and v
to reduce the
picture.

✍ When you adjust the picture sizes in Twin View, the TV memorizes the
change. The next time you use the Twin View function, the memorized
sizes appear.

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Using Favorite Channels
The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to
16 favorite channels that you specify. You can create a list using the Favorite
Channels option in the Channel Menu, or by using the Add to Favorites
feature in the Favorite Channels guide.

Using the Channel
Menu

Press MENU to display the Menu.
Press V or v to highlight the Channel icon and press
Press

to select Favorite Channels.

Use the 0-9 and ENTER buttons to enter the channel number that you
want to assign to the Favorite Channel number. A preview of the
highlighted channel appears in the upper right of the screen.

✍ Digital channels do not display in the preview window.
Press

to select that channel as a Favorite Channel.

✍ To enter digital channel numbers in step 4, use the 0-9,

, 0-9 and

ENTER buttons.

To add more channels to your favorites list, repeat step 4.
To clear a Favorite Channel, press V or v to highlight the channel you
want to clear. Press RESET.

Press MENU to exit the Menu.

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z For details on using the
Channel Menu, see
page 119.

1
2
3
4

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Using the Favorite
Channels Guide

Press FAVORITES.
The Favorite Channels list appears.

Favorite Channels

Preview of
highlighted
Favorite
Channel

Add to Favorites
1

8.14

PBS

15.8

NBC

HGTV

45.12

TNT

CNN

112.3

ESPN

120

NICK

Favorite
Channels

Press V or v to highlight the channel you want to watch. A preview of
the highlighted Favorite Channel appears.

✍ Digital channels do not display in the preview window.
To add the current channel to the list of Favorite Channels, highlight
Add to Favorites and press
.

Press

to select the channel you want to watch.

To change your Favorite Channels list or delete a channel from the list,
highlight Edit Favorites and press
.

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Using the Freeze Function
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.

✍ The Freeze feature is not available if you are using Favorite Channels (see
page 77) or Twin View (see page 74).

To use the Freeze function

When the program information you want to capture is displayed on the
screen, press FREEZE.

The TV switches to Twin View and displays the “frozen” picture on the
right, while the current program continues on the left.

Current
program
in progress

Frozen
picture
Call 555-1234

To cancel and return to normal viewing, press FREEZE again (or just
turn to another channel).

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Using Picture Off
The Picture Off feature lets you enjoy music from radio programs of digital
broadcasts or DVDs with the TV screen turned off.

✍ This feature turns off the display unit only.

Press PIC OFF.
The PICTURE OFF LED lights up in blue and the screen turns off.
To cancel and return to normal viewing, press any button except for
VOL +/–, POWER and MUTING.

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Using the PC Input
The PC Input feature allows you to connect a personal computer to your TV
so that you can enjoy the PC's contents on the large screen of the TV and the
sound from the PC with the TV's speakers.

✍ For details on how to connect a personal computer to your TV, see
“Personal Computer” on page 46.

To display the PC screen using the remote control:
❑ Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until VIDEO 8 (PC) appears.
To display the PC screen using the media receiver unit:
❑ Press the PC button on the front panel.

✍ You can change the settings for the PC input while the TV is displaying
the PC screen. For details, see pages 113, 116, and 127.

Notes on the PC Input Feature
❑ If the i.LINK button on the remote control or the media receiver unit is

pressed while the TV is displaying the PC screen, the following message
will appear: Feature not available.
❑

If the Memory Stick button on the remote control is pressed while the
TV is displaying the PC screen, the Memory Stick Index will appear on
the TV screen.

❑

To switch to the PC input while using the Twin View feature, try the PC
button on the media receiver, instead of the remote control. Pressing TV/
VIDEO repeatedly on the remote control will skip VIDEO 8 (PC) if
Twin View is in use.

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Displaying the PC
Screen

Using the Memory Stick Viewer
About Memory Stick
Memory Stick (sold separately) is a compact, portable, and versatile
Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds that
of a floppy disk. Memory Stick is specially designed for sharing digital data
among Memory Stick compatible products such as digital cameras and
digital video cameras. Because it is removable, Memory Stick can also be
used for external data storage.

❑

Digital photos (JPEG files)

❑

Movies (MPEG1 files)

You can also play slide show background music using MP3 files stored on
your Memory Stick.
For more information about handling Memory Stick media, see “Notes on
Using Memory Stick Media” on page 98.

Features

With the Memory Stick Viewer, you can:
❑

View photo (JPEG) and movie (MPEG1) files in a thumbnail index or
Slide Show

❑

Set customized Slide Show options, including transitions and
background audio

❑

Pan, zoom, and rotate photos

❑

Mark photos and set quantities of prints to be output when the Memory
Stick is inserted into your photo printer (not supplied)

❑

Lock (protect) or delete files on the Memory Stick

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The Memory Stick Viewer on your TV allows you to view files that are
stored on Memory Stick media. You can view:

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Memory Stick
Compatibility

This television is compatible with the following Sony brand Memory Stick
media types:
❑

Memory Stick Media

❑

Memory Stick Duo and PRO Duo Media (can be used without the
Memory Stick adaptor)

✍ CAUTION: The Memory Stick slot on your TV has been designed to

accommodate standard and compact versions of Memory Stick. It is not
necessary to use an adaptor for Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick
PRO Duo. If you use an adaptor, it may damage the adaptor and Memory
Stick slot.

❑

Memory Stick Media with Memory Select Function

❑

Memory Stick PRO Media

About Memory Stick PRO Media

Memory Stick PRO media features vary by and are dependent upon the
design of host hardware devices. Memory Stick PRO in this TV has been
tested to support up to 1 GB media capacity and does not support high-speed
transfer, MagicGate copyright protection technology, or access control
security features.

Memory Stick
Functionality

Sony cannot guarantee or assure the Memory Stick functionality on this
television in the following cases:
❑

You are using non-Sony brand Memory Stick media.

❑

You are using video or audio clips that have been processed on a
computer.

❑

You are using files that were obtained from the Internet or from a
printed film processing center.

❑

The Memory Stick has been formatted on a personal computer.

Sony recommends that you back up all data stored on Memory Stick media
to avoid potential data loss. In the above two cases, in order to avoid
potential data corruption that may occur, be sure to back up data prior to use
with the TV’s Memory Stick Viewer. Sony cannot accept responsibility in
the event that data recorded to Memory Stick media is lost or damaged. For
certain non-Sony brand Memory Stick media, you can view images, but you
cannot rotate, delete or protect/unprotect images on the television. An error
message will occur if you attempt any of these operations. This is a result of
the unique file directory structure on these particular flash memory media
and is not a malfunction of the television.

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File Compatibility

The Memory Stick Viewer is compatible with JPEG images taken with Sony
digital still cameras and MPEG1* movies taken with Sony digital cameras
and camcorders. To be viewable in the Memory Stick Viewer, files must
have the following file name extensions:
* Some variations of MPEG1 movies may not play back correctly.
Supported File Name Extensions

JPEG

.jpg
.jpeg

MPEG1

.mpg
.mpeg

Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO
Duo, and MagicGate are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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Trademark
Information

File Type

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Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick
If you are using a Memory Stick Duo and PRO Duo, see “Inserting the
Memory Stick Duo” on page 87.

Inserting a Memory
Stick

Locate the Memory Stick slot 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.

✍ Be sure to insert the Memory Stick in the correct direction. Forcing the
Memory Stick in the wrong way may damage it.

✍ Insert only Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick slot. Attempting
to insert other objects into the Memory Stick slot may damage the TV.

To remove the Memory Stick, see “Removing a Memory Stick” on page 88.

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Inserting the
Memory Stick Duo

Memory Stick Duo is a new, compact version of the standard-sized Memory
Stick recording medium.

✍ CAUTION: The Memory Stick slot on your TV has been designed to

✍ CAUTION: Inserting the Memory Stick Duo incorrectly may result in
permanent damage to the Memory Stick Duo and the TV.

Insert the Memory Stick Duo as shown below.
Using the Memory Stick Viewer

To remove the Memory Stick Duo, see “Removing a Memory Stick” on
page 88.

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Removing a Memory
Stick

Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off. (When the light is on, this
indicates that the TV is reading data from the Memory Stick.)

✍ Removing the Memory Stick while a file is being accessed (when the

Memory Stick indicator on the TV’s front panel is lit) may damage the
Memory Stick or its contents.

Push the Memory Stick gently into the Memory Stick slot, and then
release it. The Memory Stick media is ejected.

✍ When removing the Memory Stick, do not attempt to pull it from its slot
without first pushing it in to release it.

Pull the Memory Stick completely out of the slot.

✍ To protect small children from injury by Memory Stick media, remove all
Memory Stick media from the TV’s Memory Stick slot and store in a safe
location when not in use.

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Using the Memory Stick Index
Turn on the TV and insert a Memory Stick that contains the photo or movie
files you want to view. To insert a Memory Stick, see “Inserting a Memory
Stick” on page 86.

✍ If the Memory Stick Index does not appear, press

on the remote

control.

The Memory Stick Index appears, which displays thumbnail images of the
files stored on the Memory Stick.
Information about the highlighted
photo or movie

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Highlighted thumbnail

Thumbnails of photos and
movies

Memory Stick menu bar

Slide Show

Contents

Memory Stick

About the Lock and Movie Icons on the Thumbnail Images
Indicates the thumbnail is a movie (MPEG1) file instead of a photo (JPEG)
file.
Indicates the thumbnail is locked. Locked files cannot be changed or deleted.
For details, see “Protect“ on pages 92 and 95.
Indicates that the photo is marked to be printed.
Indicates that the photo has an associated voice memo.

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The following describes how to use the Memory Stick Index.
To Do This ...

Do This ...

Move the highlight to
a photo, voice memo
( ), or movie ( )
thumbnail

Press V v B b.

Display the
highlighted photo,
voice memo, or movie
file full screen

Press
. For details, see “Viewing Photos” on page
91 and “Playing Movies” on page 94.

Display the next page
of thumbnails

1 Press v to select V.

Display the previous
or next page of
thumbnails

2 Press v to display the next page of thumbnails.
1 Press v to select V.
2 Press B to select

Using the Memory
Stick Index

3 To go to the previous page, press V.
To go to the next page, press v.
Use the Memory Stick
menu bar to access
additional options

1 Press v to select V.
2 Press B or b to select Slide Show, Contents, or
Memory Stick.
3 Press V or v to select the option you want to change.
For details on these options, see “Memory Stick Index
Menu Bar Options” on page 96.

Move the highlight
from the Memory
Stick menu bar back
to the thumbnails
Exit Memory Stick
Viewer

1 Press B or b to select V.
2 Press V to return to the currently displayed
thumbnails, or v to display the next page of
thumbnails.
Press

on the remote control.

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Viewing Photos
When you select a photo from the Memory Stick Index (described on
pages 89), it displays as shown below, with the following controls.
Information about
selected photo

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Selected photo

Photo menu bar

Index

Slide Show

View

File

✍ JPEGs captured using a digital video camera may appear to display

motion in full screen. This is a result of the way digital video cameras
record still images, and is not a result of a malfunction with the TV.

Photo Controls

z When the menu is
hidden, press B or b to
go to the previous or
next photo.

To Do This ...

Do This ...

Display the next or
previous file on the
Memory Stick

Press V to highlight the
(Previous/Next) button.
Then press B to go to the previous file, or b to go to the
next file.

Hide the Photo menu bar,
displaying only the photo

With the highlight in the Photo menu bar, press v.

Display the hidden Photo
menu bar

Press V.

Play the JPEG voice memo Highlight B (Play) and then press
. To pause the
voice memo, highlight X (Pause) and then press
.
( files only)
Display the Memory Stick
Index again

Press B or b to highlight Index in the Photo menu bar
and press
.
For details on the Memory Stick Index, see pages 90.

Access additional options
in the Photo menu bar

See “Photo Menu Bar Options” on page 92.

Exit Memory Stick Viewer

Press

on the remote control.

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Previous/Next buttons

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Photo Menu Bar
Options

The Photo menu bar lets you access additional photo viewing options.
To access the Photo menu bar

1
2

Use V v B b to select the desired option.

Option

Description

Index

Displays the Memory Stick Index, with the highlight on the
currently displayed photo’s thumbnail. For details, see “Using the
Memory Stick Index” on page 89.

Slide Show

Displays the Slide Show menu. For details, see “Slide Show Menu
Options” on page 96.

View

Rotate

Allows you to rotate the photo in 90 degree
increments clockwise or counterclockwise. For
details, see “Using Rotate” on page 93.

Zoom/Pan

Allows you to magnify and pan across the photo.
For details, see “Using Zoom and Pan” on page 93.

Protect

Allows you to protect the JPEG file from any
changes. When a JPEG file is protected, it cannot
be rotated or deleted. Select On or Off.

Print
Quantity

Allows you to indicate the number of prints to make
of the specific photo when the Memory Stick is
inserted into a compatible photo printer (not
supplied).

Delete

Deletes the JPEG file from the Memory Stick.You
cannot delete a JPEG file that has been protected
(or if the Memory Stick is locked).

z JPEG files that are
protected are indicated
by the Lock
icon.
z The Print Quantity
feature is also known
as DPOF (Digital Print
Order Format).

Press B or b to select Index, Slide Show, View, or File.

File

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Using Zoom and
Pan

To Zoom and Pan a photo

1
2
3

In the Photo menu bar, press B or b to highlight View.
Press V or v to highlight Zoom/Pan and press

Specify the zoom center point by using V v B b, then press
the center.

to set

The Zoom and Pan controls are displayed.

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To Do This ...

Do This ...

Zoom in (increase magnification)
or out (decrease magnification)

Press B or b to highlight Zoom and press
zoom out.
To stop using Zoom, press
.

Pan (left, right, up, down)

(You can use Pan only when the photo is magnified using Zoom.)
Press B or b to highlight Pan and press
. Then press B b V v to pan
around the photo.
To stop using Pan, press
.

Exit the Zoom/Pan controls

Press B or b to highlight Exit and press

Exit Memory Stick Viewer

Press

Using Rotate

z You cannot rotate a
photo that has been
protected. See
“Protect” on page 92.

. Then press V to zoom in or v to

on the remote control.

To Rotate a photo

1
2
3

In the Photo menu bar, press B or b to highlight View.
Press V or v to highlight Rotate.
To rotate clockwise, press V or v to highlight Clockwise and press

To rotate counterclockwise, press V or v to highlight Counterclockwise
and press
.
The photo is rotated 90 degrees each time you press

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Playing Movies
When you select a movie from the Memory Stick Index (described on
pages 89), it displays as shown below, with the following controls.
Information about
selected movie

Selected movie

Enlarge button
Play/Pause button
Previous/Next buttons
Movie menu bar

✍ MPEG movies recorded in VX Fine mode with Sony digital cameras cannot be
played back with the Memory Stick Viewer.

Movie Controls
z The quality of the movie
when enlarged
depends on the
resolution of the
MPEG1 file. See your
camera’s instruction
manual for details.

To Do This ...

Do This ...

Enlarge the movie window

Press V or v to highlight Enlarge, and then
. To display the movie controls again,
press
.
press

Play the movie with the
movie controls displayed

Press V or v to highlight B (Play) and then
.
press

Pause the movie

While the movie is playing, the B button changes to
the X (Pause) button.
Press V or v to highlight X (Pause) and then
.
press

Display the previous or next Press V or v to highlight the
(Previous/Next)
file on the Memory Stick
button. Then press B to go to the previous file, or b to
go to the next file.
Hide the Movie menu bar,
displaying only the movie

With the highlight in the Movie menu bar, press v.

Display the hidden Movie
menu bar

Press V.

Access additional options in See “Movie Menu Bar Options” on page 95.
the Movie menu bar
Exit Memory Stick Viewer

Press

on the remote control.

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Movie Menu Bar
Options

1
2
3

Use V or v to highlight Index in the Movie menu bar.
Press B or b to select Index, Slide Show, or File.
Press V or v to select the desired option.

Option

Description

Index

Displays the Memory Stick Index, with the highlight on the thumbnail
of the currently displayed movie.

Slide
Show

Displays the Slide Show menu. For details, see “Slide Show Menu
Options” on page 96.

File

Protect

Allows you to protect the MPEG1 file from any
changes. When an MPEG1 file is protected, it
cannot be deleted. Select On or Off.

Delete

Deletes the MPEG1 file from the Memory
Stick.You cannot delete an MPEG1 file that has
been protected (or if the Memory Stick is locked).

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z MPEG1 files that are
protected are indicated
by the Lock
icon.

To access the Movie menu bar

Using the Memory Stick Viewer

Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options
Slide Show Menu
Options
z The Slide Show menu
is the same whether
you select it from the
Memory Stick Index
(pages 89), Photo
(pages 91), or Movie
(pages 94) menus.

z When you select
Complete list, it may
take a moment to
display the list of all
MP3 files.

z Some JPEG files may
take longer to display
than others, which may
make it seem longer
than the interval you
selected for Slide
Advance.

The Slide Show menu includes the following options:
Option

Description

Start

Starts the Slide Show.

Music

Allows you to select background audio to play during the Slide
Show.
Off

No additional background audio is played during
the Slide Show. Audio that is associated with the
JPEG or MPEG1 files will play.

Play Memory Plays all MP3 files on the Memory Stick. The
Stick
Piano MP3 file is not played.
Piano
(Built-in
music)

Plays the MP3 file stored in the TV’s internal
memory.

(List of MP3
Files)

Displays a list of all MP3 files found at the top level
(root) of the Memory Stick. To show additional
MP3 files stored in other folders on the Memory
Stick, select Complete list.

Complete list Displays a list of all available MP3 files. The list is
sorted in alphabetical order, grouped by folder.
Transition
Effect

Allows you to select an effect to be used when advancing to the next
file in the Slide Show.

Slide
Advance

Allows you to specify when to advance to the next slide.

File
Information
Repeat

Fast

Slide advances after about 3 seconds.

Medium

Slide advances after about 6 seconds.

Slow

Slide advances after about 12 seconds.

Manual
advance

Slide advances only after you press B or b.

Determines whether file information is displayed. Select On or Off.
On

Slide Show continuously loops.

Off

Slide Show plays once through all files and ends.

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Contents Menu
Options

The Contents menu includes the following options:
Option

Description

Select
Folder

Allows you to select different folders to view in the Memory Stick
Viewer.

z The Rotate and Protect
functions do not
change the file’s
modification date.

Filter

Selects all folders within the directories
defined by the DCF rules used by Sony digital
cameras (see pages 98). JPEG and MPEG1
files in those directories are recognized even if
they do not conform to the DCF file naming
rules.

Select a Folder

Allows you to access individual folders on the
Memory Stick.

Allows you to change the order in which the Memory Stick files are
displayed.
Date Order

Displays files in chronological order by
modification date.

Date Order
Reverse

Displays files in reverse chronological order
by modification date.

Alphabetical

Displays files in alphabetical order by
filename.

Allows you to selectively display specific file types within the
selected folder.
Show Photos and Displays all readable files.
Movies

Memory Stick Menu

Show Photos
Only

Displays only photo (JPEG) files.

Show Movies
Only

Displays only movie (MPEG1) files.

Show All Print
Marks

Displays all files marked with the Print Mark
feature, regardless of the currently selected
folder. For details, see “Print Quantity” on
pages 92.

The Memory Stick menu displays the current status of the Memory Stick,
including total capacity, used capacity, and free capacity.

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File Order

Digital Camera
Folders

Using the Memory Stick Viewer

Notes on Using Memory Stick Media
About DCF File
Names

Most Sony brand digital still and video cameras automatically record still
photo and movie files using DCF compliant directory and file names.
If you selected the Digital Camera Folders option, as described on pages 97,
you might want to have your digital camera’s instruction manual handy in
order to check how files and directories are organized for your specific
model of digital camera.
DCF stands for “Design Rules for Camera File Systems,” which are
specifications established by the Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association (JEITA: formerly JEIDA).

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Memory Stick
Precautions

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.

❑

Do not drop, bend, or submit Memory Stick media to external shock.

❑

Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media.

❑

Avoid getting liquid on Memory Stick media.

❑

Apply labels only within the designated label area.
Using the Memory Stick Viewer

Label Area

❑

To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not use or store
Memory Stick media in a location subject to:
●

High temperature (such as near a heater or inside a hot car)

●

High humidity

●

Direct sunlight

●

Corrosive substances

●

Magnetic fields

●

Excessive dust

●

Static electricity or electric noise

●

Electric surges

❑

Store and carry Memory Stick media in its original case to ensure
protection of stored data.

❑

Save a backup of stored data.

❑

When using the Memory Stick Duo, insert it without using the Memory
Stick Duo adaptor. For details, see page 87.

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Using i.LINK
About i.LINK
This TV is equipped with i.LINK, which provides a secure digital interface
to other digital home entertainment devices, such as digital VCRs, digital
camcorders, set-top boxes, and other devices that also are equipped with
i.LINK. i.LINK allows for the secure transfer of copyright-protected digital
content between these devices and your digital television.
i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation and used only to designate that a
product contains an IEEE 1394 connector.
All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each
other.

This TV has three S400 i.LINK terminals (one in the front panel, and two in
the back panel). You can use the following i.LINK cables with this TV:

Sony Model Length
4-pin i.LINK cable

VMC-IL4415

1.5 meters

VMC-IL4435

3.5 meters

✍ Do not use cables other than the ones listed above.

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Using i.LINK Cables

Using i.LINK

Connecting i.LINK
Devices

✍ Before connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible equipment, read the
instruction manual of the i.LINK device to be connected.

To connect a digital i.LINK device (using only a digital signal)

Using an i.LINK cable (see page 101), connect the device’s i.LINK jack
to either of the TV’s i.LINK jacks.

To connect an i.LINK device that supports an EIA-775A connection

Using an i.LINK cable (see page 101), connect the device’s i.LINK jack
to either of the TV’s i.LINK jacks.

Using an A/V cable, connect the i.LINK device's A/V output jacks to
the TV's VIDEO 3 A/V input jacks.

✍ Only one i.LINK cable should connect the TV and any given i.LINK
device.

Rear of the Media Receiver Unit
i.LINK cable

DIGITAL AUDIO
(OPTICAL)OUT

i.LINK S400
S VIDEO

(HDV/DV/TS/
MICROMV)

VIDEO

AUDIO L (MONO)

Y
L

VIDEO

SUBWOOFER
OUT(VAR)

i.LINK-equipped device

PB
L AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)

CENTER SPEAKER IN
180W(6 ) MAX

Cable CARDTM

PR
R
5
4 AUDIO
HD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)
R

VIDEO IN

AUDIO

Cables are often colorcoded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white.

AUDIO-R
AUDIO-L
VIDEO
A/V cable

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Notes on Using This Connection
To Do This ...

Do This ...

Set up a digital i.LINK For digital i.LINK devices (devices that require only the
device
i.LINK connection), no setup is necessary. The TV
automatically recognizes the device as soon as the
connection is made.
Set up an i.LINK
1 Connect analog A/V cables to the VIDEO 3 input (see
device that supports an
page 102).
EIA-775A analog
2 Use the i.LINK Control Panel to activate the analog
connection
connection to your i.LINK device (see page 107).
Notes on Connecting i.LINK Devices

To connect two or more i.LINK devices, use i.LINK cables to connect them
as shown below.
B
i.LINK

C
i.LINK

i.LINK

You can connect up to 63 i.LINK devices. However, the maximum number
of cables in any serial route is 16.

B
i.LINK

C
i.LINK

i.LINK

F
i.LINK

i.LINK

G
i.LINK

Do not connect i.LINK devices in a way that creates a loop.
i.LINK

B
i.LINK

C
i.LINK

Connecting non-compatible devices, such as PCs or PC peripherals, may
result in malfunctions.

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Selecting an i.LINK Device
Before an i.LINK device can be viewed, it must first be selected via the
i.LINK Device List.

Connect the i.LINK device that you wish to operate.

✍ For instructions on connecting i.LINK devices, see page 102.

Press i.LINK on the media receiver unit or the remote control.
i.LINK Device List

DTV

Sony DTV

Digital VCR
Status:
Viewing.

The TV (DTV), along with all devices connected by i.LINK to the TV,
appear on the i.LINK Device List.
Devices that are not supported by the TV appear on the Device List as
“Other Device,” but cannot be controlled using the TV's remote control
or on-screen i.LINK Control Panel. For these devices, use the remote
control supplied with the device.

Press V or v to navigate among the i.LINK-connected devices.

✍ i.LINK devices can be connected to one another and to the TV while the
TV is powered on. The Device List will automatically update to include
the newly-connected device. See page 102 for more information on
connecting i.LINK devices.

Press
to select the desired device and display the device's i.LINK
Control Panel. Use the i.LINK Control Panel to operate the selected
device. For details, see page 105.

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Using the i.LINK Control Panel
After you select an i.LINK device using the Device List, the TV displays the
i.LINK Control Panel, which allows you to use the TV's remote to control
the selected i.LINK device.

If the i.LINK Control Panel is not already displayed, press i.LINK on the
remote control.

✍ If i.LINK is pressed while the TV is displaying an analog or digital channel
(not the i.LINK device), then the Device List will appear. Select the
desired device from the list and press
to display the Control Panel.

Press V v B b on the remote control to navigate through the options
available in the i.LINK Control Panel.

3
4

Press

to select a desired option.

✍ To exit i.LINK mode, select DTV from the Device List or press CH +/–.
i.LINK
Control Panel

52.3

Back to Device List

Power

Setup

Swap Audio

Exit i.LINK

Full Screen

VICTOR HM-DH35000

The DTV window appears only if the
i.LINK menus were entered while
watching a digital TV channel
Status: Playing.

00:00:31

The i.LINK Control Panel displays the signal from the TV to the left on
screen (if available), and the signal from the currently selected device to the
right on screen.

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Press EXIT to exit the Control Panel and view the i.LINK device fullscreen.

Using i.LINK

To Do This ...

Do This ...

Go to the Device List

Press V v B b to highlight Back to Device List and press

Change the audio being played from the Press V v B b to highlight Swap Audio and press
TV to the current selected device, and
to the window that currently has sound.
vice versa
Play a recording from the selected
i.LINK camcorder or digital VCR

Press V v B b to highlight

Fast-forward or rewind a recording from Press V v B b to highlight
the selected i.LINK camcorder or digital
VCR

and press
or

. An icon appears next

and press

Record from TV to the selected i.LINK
digital VCR

If the
(Record) button is available, press V v B b to highlight
and press
.

Stop a recording from the selected
i.LINK digital VCR

Press V v B b to highlight

Turn the selected device power on and
off

Press V v B b to highlight Power and press

Setup the selected device

Press V v B b to highlight Setup and press
see page 107.

. For more details on Setup,

and press

Notes About Controlling i.LINK Devices
❑ You can control the functions of the selected i.LINK device by using the equivalent buttons on the TV's

remote control. To program the remote control to operate i.LINK devices, see “Programming the
Remote Control” on page 64.
❑

Some options on the i.LINK Control Panel may not be available, depending on the device being
controlled.

❑

Only i.LINK-equipped digital camcorders and digital VCRs can be controlled directly through the
i.LINK Control Panel.

❑

Not all functions are supported for all i.LINK devices.

❑

If you are using a digital VCR, turn off any Auto LINC functionality of the VCR. For details, see the
digital VCR’s user manual.

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i.LINK Setup
You can use the i.LINK Control Panel to access digital setup options, some
of which are also available through the Digital Program Guide (described on
page 71).
To set up the selected device:
Press V v B b to highlight Setup and press

i.LINK Control Panel
Back to Device List

Alternate Video

Power

Setup

Alternate Audio

Swap Audio

Analog Video

888.888

Full Screen
Sony DV-VCR

Using i.LINK

The following options are displayed:
Option

Description

Alternate
Each program has a main video stream (the video that you see
Video
when the channel is first tuned), and may have alternate video
(when available) streams. This option allows you to switch among these alternate
video streams.
Alternate
Each program has a main audio stream (the audio that you hear
Audio
when the channel is first tuned), and may have alternate audio
(when available) streams. This option allows you to switch among these alternate
audio streams (e.g., for different languages).
Analog Video

The TV is able to accept an analog signal from a selected set-top
box. The set-top box must be EIA-775A compliant and must be
connected to the TV’s VIDEO 3 input. To associate the device
with the TV's analog VIDEO 3 input, press V or v to select
Analog Video and press
. All EIA-775A-compliant devices
will be shown in the list. Select the desired device from the list
and press
.

Notes on i.LINK
❑ The TV can act as an i.LINK repeater, so that i.LINK signals are relayed to another device even when
the TV is powered off. To enable this feature, set the i.LINK Standby option to On using the Setup Menu

as described on page 126.
❑

Parental Control settings apply to the signal from a selected device. For more details, see page 121.

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Using the Menus
Overview
Opening and choosing a menu

1
2
3
4

Press MENU to display the menu screen.
Press V or v to highlight the desired menu icon and press

to select it.

Use the arrow button to scroll through the features.
See the specific menu page for instructions on moving through the
menu.

To end a menu session:
❑ Press MENU again.

Press the arrow buttons to choose the next menu icon and press
select it.

The Menu gives you access to the following features:
Menu Icon Description
Page
The Video Menu allows you to make adjustments to your
110
picture settings. It also allows you to customize the Picture
Mode based on the type of program you are viewing, select
Advanced Video options, and more.
The Audio Menu offers enhanced audio options such as
114
listening to second audio programming (SAP) or
customizing the Effect of the sound on your TV.

z Press MENU to enter
and exit Menus.

The Screen Menu allows you to make Wide Mode
adjustments and make changes to the screen’s vertical
center and size. The Overscan feature lets you fix the
overscan problem.
The Channel Menu allows you to set up a Favorite
Channels list, run the Auto Program function, label
channels, and more.

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The Parent Menu lets you control the viewing of programs
based on their ratings.

121

119

The Setup Menu provides options for setting up your
125
system, including selecting closed caption modes, labeling
video inputs, selecting the language of the on-screen
menus, and more.
The Applications Menu lets you display the Memory Stick 130
Viewer and the i.LINK Control Panel, set on/off Timers,
access CableCARD and diagnostics information, and more.

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To end one menu session and move to another:
❑ Press B to return to the menu icons.

Using the Menus

Using the Video Menu
To select the Video menu

1
2
3

Press MENU.
Antenna

Press V or v to highlight the
Video icon
and press
.
Use the arrow buttons to scroll
through the features.

4
5

Press

6
7

Press

Video

Picture Mode

Pro

Picture

Max

Brightness

Color

Hue

Sharpness

Color Temp.

Cool

Noise Reduction Off
Direct Mode

Off

to select a feature.

Use the arrow buttons to make
the desired adjustments.
to select/set.

Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

To restore the factory default settings for the Video settings:
❑ Press RESET on the remote control when in the Video menu.

Selecting Video
Options
z To quickly and easily
change from one
Picture Mode to
another, use PICTURE
on the remote control.

The Video menu includes the following options:
Option
Picture Mode
Customized
picture
viewing

Description
Vivid
Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
Standard
Select for standard picture settings. Recommended for
home entertainment.
Pro
Select to display a picture with minimum
enhancements.

✍ You can alter the Video menu settings (Picture, Brightness,
Color, etc.) for each Picture Mode and each video input.

✍ You can set up a Picture Mode (Vivid, Standard or Pro)

independently for each Video input (Video 1- Video 7,
including the Antenna input). Your Picture Mode settings
are automatically saved after each selection. This allows
you to customize the Picture Mode setting for each type of
signal source.

Picture
Brightness
Color
Hue
Sharpness

Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color or decrease
picture contrast and soften the color.
Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.
Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity.
Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones.
Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.

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Option
Color Temp.
White
intensity
adjustment

z Direct Mode is not
available when you are
watching 480p or 720p
sources.

✍ DRC Mode is not available when you are watching 480p

and 720p sources or using multi-picture functions (Twin
View, Freeze or Memory Stick), or when Direct Mode is set
to On or Game Mode is set to On.

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Description
Choose from three color temperatures:
Cool
Select to give the white colors a blue tint.
Neutral
Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.
Warm
Select to give the white colors a red tint.
Noise
Select to reduce the noise level of connected equipment. This also
Reduction
reduces the noise level to and signal from the VHF/UHF jack. Select
from High, Medium, Low and Off.
Direct Mode On
Select for a natural, soft picture.
Off
Select to turn off the Direct Mode.
Game Mode On
Select to optimize the lipsync when playing games.
Off
Select to turn off the Game Mode.
Backlight
Adjust
Select to adjust the brightness of the screen.
Contrast
Automatically measures the brightness of the screen and adjusts the
Enhancer
screen's backlight and contrast for optimal settings. Especially useful
in adjusting dark images that tend to look smeared, this feature helps
create clear and vibrant pictures. Select from On or Off.
Advanced
Select Program to choose among the options described below.
Video
DRC Mode Creates a high-resolution picture with 4 x density, for
high quality sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite
receiver).
Mode 1
Recommended for moving pictures.
Mode 2
Recommended for still images and
text.
CineMotion
Provides an optimized display by
automatically detecting film content
and applying a reverse 3-2 pulldown
process. Moving pictures will appear
clearer and more natural-looking.

Using the Menus
Option

Description
DRC
Allows you to customize the level of detail (Reality)
Palette
and smoothness (Clarity) for up to three input sources.
For example, you can create one Custom setting to
optimize your cable input's picture, and create another
to optimize your DVD player's picture. You can switch
among the three Custom settings.

Press the arrow buttons to highlight Custom 1,
.
Custom 2, or Custom 3 and then press
The DRC palette appears.
Custom 1
Press

to exit

Reality
(25)
Clarity
(1)

Press the arrow buttons to adjust the position of
the marker (z). As you move the z higher along
the Reality axis, the picture becomes more
detailed. As you move the z to the right along the
Clarity axis, the picture becomes smoother.

To save the setting, press
.
To return the Custom options to the default factory
settings, press the RESET button.

✍ DRC Palette is not available when you are watching 480p

and 720p sources or using multi-picture functions (Twin
View, Freeze or Memory Stick), or when Direct Mode is set
to On or Game Mode is set to On.

z BN Smoother may not
be effective for some
connected equipment.

BN
Smoother

Select to reduce noise caused by digital video
encoding and decoding process. It is especially
effective for watching a DVD or digital TV picture.
Select from High, Medium, Low, and Off.

✍ BN Smoother may not be able to correct image quality
from some connected equipment.

✍ BN Smoother is not available when you are watching 480p,
720p, and 1080i sources or using multi-picture functions
(Twin View, Freeze or Memory Stick).

Color
Space
Color
Corrector
DTE

Use to select the range of color reproduction from
Normal or Wide.
Select to make the colors more vivid. Select from
High, Low, and Off.
Select to enhance the texture of the picture. Select
from High, Medium, Low, and Off.

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Option

To display the PC screen:
❑ See “Using the PC Input” on

Video

page 81.

Text
Display Mode
Picture
Brightness
Color Temp.
Backlight

Text

Neutral

Adjust the picture settings
Resolution − − − x − − − / − − Hz
MENU Exit

The PC Input Video menu includes the following options:
Option

Description

Display Mode

Video

Select to view video images.

Text

Select to view text, charts or tables.

Picture

Adjust to increase or decrease picture contrast.

Brightness

Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.

Color Temp.

Choose from three color temperatures:
Cool

Select to give the white colors a blue tint.

Neutral

Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.

Warm

Select to give the white colors a red tint.

Backlight

Select to adjust the brightness of the screen.

Reset

Select to restore the factory default settings.

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Selecting PC Video
Options

Description
Clear White Select to emphasize the white colors. Select from On
or Off.
Detail
Select to sharpen picture definition. Select from High,
Enhancer Medium, Low, and Off.
Black
Select to enhance the black colors to give the picture
Corrector
strong contrast. Select from High, Medium, Low, and
Off.
Gamma
Select to adjust the balance between bright and dark
Corrector
areas of the picture. Select from High, Medium, Low,
and Off.
White
Select to fine-adjust the white color intensity by
Balance
changing the red, green and blue levels. Select to
choose among the R-Gain, G-Gain, B-Gain, R-Bias,
G-Bias, and B-Bias options. To restore the factory
default setting of White Balance, select Initial set.

Using the Menus

Using the Audio Menu
To select the Audio menu

1
2
3

Press MENU.
Antenna

Press V or v to highlight the
Audio icon
and press
.
Use the arrow buttons to scroll
through the options.

Audio
Sound Mode

Dynamic

Treble

Bass

Woofer Level

Max

Balance

Steady Sound

Off

Effect

Off

MTS

Mono

Center Speaker In

4
5

Press

6
7

Press

to select an option.

Use the arrow buttons to scroll
through the settings.
to select the desired setting.

Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass and Balance
❑ Press RESET on the remote control when in the Audio menu.

Selecting Audio
Options

The Audio menu includes the following options:
Option

Description

Sound
Mode
Customized
audio
settings

Dynamic

Select to enhance treble and bass.

Clear Voice

Suitable for spoken dialogue.

Custom

Flat setting. Also allows you to customize the
settings.

✍ Treble and Bass are not available when Dynamic or Clear
Voice is selected in Sound Mode.

z Dolby Virtual and
TruSurround attempt to
create the same
surround effect
produced by a
multichannel system
using the left and right
speakers.

Treble

Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds.

Bass

Adjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds.

Woofer
Level

Adjust to decrease or increase woofer sound level.

Balance

Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker volume.

Steady
Sound

Auto

Select to stabilize the volume across all programs
and commercials.

Off

Select to turn off Steady Sound.

✍ Steady Sound is not available when Effect is set to Dolby
Virtual, TruSurround or Simulated.

Effect

Dolby Virtual

Select for surround sound (for Dolby surround
encoded programs only).

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Option

Description
TruSurround

Select for surround sound (for stereo programs
only).

Simulated

Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.

Off

Normal stereo or mono reception.

MTS
Stereo
Enjoy stereo,
bilingual and Auto SAP
mono
programs
Mono

Select for stereo reception when viewing a program
broadcast in stereo.
Select to automatically switch to second audio
programs when a signal is received. (If no SAP
signal is present, the TV remains in Stereo mode.)
Select for mono reception. (Use to reduce noise
during weak stereo broadcasts.)

✍ MTS is available only for analog programs.
Center
Speaker In

Select the video input (TV, Video 1-7, Memory Stick, or i.LINK)
you want to use with the TV’s speakers as the center speaker.

Phase

This option can be set when the Center Speaker In option is set to
On. Select Reverse, if the sound from the TV’s speaker (as the
center speaker) sounds unnatural. The default setting is Normal.

Audio Out
Easy control
of volume
adjustments

Variable

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

The TV’s speakers are turned off and the audio
output of the TV is fixed. Use your audio receiver’s
volume control to adjust the volume (and other
settings) through your audio system.

✍ The Center Speaker In option is not available for the PC
input.

Speaker In is set to On.

Speaker

Select to turn on the TV speakers.

Off

Select to turn off the TV speakers and output the
TV’s sound only through your external audio
system speakers.

✍ The Speaker option is not available when Center Speaker
In is set to On.

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✍ Audio Out is automatically set to Fixed when Center

Using the Menus

Selecting PC Audio
Options

To display the PC screen:
❑ See “Using the PC Input” on

page 81.

Audio
Sound Mode

Natural

Adjust the sound settings
Resolution − − − x − − − / − − Hz
MENU Exit

The PC Input Audio menu includes the following options:
Option
Sound Mode

Description
Dynamic

Select to enhance treble and bass.

Clear Voice

Suitable for spoken dialogue.

Natural

Flat setting.

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Using the Screen Menu
To select the Screen menu

1
2

Press MENU.
Antenna

Press V or v to highlight the
Screen icon
and press
.

Use the arrow buttons to scroll
through the features.

4
5
6
7

Press

Screen
Wide Mode

Full

Game Picture

4:3 Default

Off

Overscan

Normal

Vertical Center

Vertical Size

to select a feature.

Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the options.
Press

to select the desired option.

Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

The Screen menu includes the following options:
Option

Description

z Wide Mode is not
available if you are
using Twin View (page
74), Freeze (page 79)
or Memory Stick
(page 83).

Wide Mode
Select a screen
mode to use for
4:3 sources.

Wide Zoom

Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture, to fill the 16:9
screen, keeping the original image as much as
possible.

Normal

Select to return the 4:3 picture to its original
size and aspect ratio.

✍ Normal is not available when you are watching 720p
or 1080i sources.

Full

Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally
only, to fill the wide screen.

Zoom

Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally
and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills
the wide screen.

✍ To change from one Wide Mode setting to another, use WIDE on the
remote control (see page 72).

Game Picture

Adjust

Allows you to move the position of the picture
left and right in the window. (This feature also
allows you to adjust the picture from any
connected equipment.) Select while watching
the picture to be adjusted. The TV stores the
position in memory for each input.
to choose a
Press B or b and press
correction between +10 and –10.

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Selecting Screen
Options

Using the Menus

z If 4:3 Default is set to
anything but Off, the
Wide Mode setting
changes only for the
current channel. When
you change channels
(or inputs), Wide Mode
is automatically
replaced with the 4:3
Default setting. To
retain the current Wide
Mode setting as
channels and inputs
are changed, set 4:3
Default to Off.

Option

Description

4:3 Default
Select the default
screen mode to
use for 4:3
sources.

Wide Zoom

Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture, to fill the 16:9
screen, keeping the original image as much as
possible.

Normal

Select to return the 4:3 picture to normal
mode.

Full

Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally
only, to fill the wide screen.

Zoom

Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally
and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills
the wide screen.

Off

Select to continue using the current screen
mode setting when the channel or input is
changed.

Normal

Select to display the picture in the original
size.

+1 or +2

Select to enlarge the picture to hide the edge of
the picture and image noise.

Vertical Center

Adjust

Allows you to move the position of the picture
up and down in the window. (Available only in
Wide Zoom and Zoom modes.)
to choose a
Press V or v and press
correction between +10 and –10.

Vertical Size

Adjust

Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the
picture. (Available only in Wide Zoom and
Zoom modes.)
Press V or v and press
to choose a
correction between +10 and –10.

Overscan

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Using the Channel Menu
To select the Channel menu

1
2

z If you are using Video 1
or 4 from the Channel
Fix options, you can
switch back and forth
between these inputs
by using the TV/VIDEO
button only. Note that
pressing any other
buttons does not allow
you to change the
video input.

Antenna

Press V or v to highlight the
Channel icon
and press
.

Channel
Favorite Channels
Channel Fix

Off

Digital Channels
Auto Program
Show/Hide Channels
Label Channels

Use the arrow buttons to scroll
through the features.

4
5
6
7

Press

to select a feature.

Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the options.
Press

to select the desired option.

Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

The Channel menu includes the following options:
Option

Description

Favorite
Channels

Lets you set up a list of your favorite channels. For details, see
“Using Favorite Channels” on page 77.

Channel Fix
Off
Useful when you 2-6
have a cable box
or satellite
receiver connected

Turns off Channel Fix.
“Fix” your TV’s channel setting to one channel
(2-6) and use the cable box, VCR or satellite
receiver to change channels. Select one of these
settings if you have connected the device to the
VHF/UHF jack.

C2–C6

“Fix” your TV’s channel setting to C2–C6
(CABLE input) and use the cable box or
satellite receiver to change channels.

Video 1, 4

Use when connecting a cable box. TV output
should be connected through the cable box.

Digital Channels Add

Select to add digital channels.

Auto Program

Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV
for all receivable channels for the current input
(VHF/UHF or CABLE).

Start

✍ Auto Program may take more than 50 minutes to complete. A progress
bar will display the approximate progress of the Auto Program and
Digital Channels/Add sequences.

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Selecting Channel
Options

Press MENU.

Using the Menus

z Channels that you set
to hide can only be
accessed with the 0-9
buttons.

Option

Description

Show/Hide
Channels

Allows you to show or hide channels that appear in the Program
Guide (see page 70) and when you use the CH +/– buttons to
channel surf. Channels that are set to Hidden do not appear in
the Program Guide or when you use the CH +/– buttons.
1

Press V or v to highlight the channel that you want to show
or hide.
To move between the Major and Digital subchannel lists,
press B or b.

To change a channel’s setting to Shown or Hidden, press

.
3

To show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1 and 2.

✍ If you select to hide or show a major digital channel, all the sub-channels
are automatically hidden or shown. To show or hide an individual subchannel within a digital channel, you must individually select that subchannel to show or hide.

✍ If you hide all sub-channels of a major digital channel, that major digital
channel is automatically set to Hidden.

Label Channels

Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to
channel numbers.
1

Press V v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then
press
to select the channel number that you want to
assign a label.

Press V v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9,
etc.). Then press
to select the highlighted character.
Repeat to add characters to the label.

Press B to return to the Channel menu, or press MENU to
exit the menus.

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Using the Parent Menu
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
2

Press MENU.

Use the 0-9 buttons on the
remote control to enter a fourdigit password.

If this is the first time you are
creating this password, confirm the password by entering it again. (The
Parent menu options appear.)

Press V v B b to change settings. Press
setting.

Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

Antenna

Press V or v to highlight the
Parent icon
and press
.

Parental Lock
Password

to select the changed

you lose your password, see “Lost password” on page 142.

Selecting Parent
Options

The Parent menu includes the following options:
Option

Description

Parental Lock
Turn ratings on/off and
select a rating system

Off

Turn Parental Lock off. No programs are
blocked from viewing.

Child

Maximum ratings permitted are:
US: TV-Y, TV-G, G
Canada: C, G, TV-Y

Youth

Maximum ratings permitted are:
US: TV-PG, PG
Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG

Y. Adult

Maximum ratings permitted are:
US: TV-14, PG-13
Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14

Custom

Select to set ratings manually.
US: See page 123 for details.
Canada: See page 124 for details.

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✍ You need your password for any future access into the Parent menu. If

Using the Menus
Option
z If you are not familiar
with the Parental
Guideline rating
system, you should
select Child, Youth, or
Y.Adult to help simplify
the rating selection. To
set more restrictive
ratings, select Custom.
z For descriptions of
Child, Youth, and
Y.Adult ratings, see
page 121.

Viewing Blocked
Programs

Description

Change Password

Select to change your password.

Select Country

U.S.A.

Select to use U.S.A. ratings (see page 123).

Canada

Select to use Canadian ratings (see page 124).

To deactivate the parental control feature
❑ Set Parental Lock to Off when in the Parent menu.
To change the password

In the Parent menu, use the arrow buttons to highlight Change
Password, and press
to select it.

2
3
4

Enter a new four-digit password using the 0-9 buttons.
Confirm the new password by entering it again.
Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

You can view a blocked program by entering the password.

1
2

Press ENTER when tuned to a blocked program.
Enter your password using the 0-9 buttons.
Parental control will be canceled temporarily until you turn your TV off.

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Selecting Custom
Rating Options
z To ensure maximum
blocking capability, the
age-based ratings
should be blocked.

US custom rating options

If you selected U.S.A. as the country of residence on page 122, the Custom
Rating menu includes the following options. (If you selected Canada, see
page 124.)
Option
Movie Rating

TV Rating
Block programs
by their rating,
content or both

Description
G

All children and general audiences.

Parental guidance suggested.

PG-13

Parental guidance for children under 13.

Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested
for children under 17.

NC-17
and X

No one 17 and under.

Age-Based Options
All children.

TV-Y7

Directed to children age 7 and older.

TV-G

General audience.

TV-PG

Parental guidance suggested.

TV-14

Parents strongly cautioned.

TV-MA

Mature audience only.

Using the Menus

TV-Y

Content-Based Options
FV

Fantasy violence.

Suggestive dialog.

Strong language.

Sexual situations.

V
z If you select Block, be
aware that the following
programs may be
blocked: news, sports,
weather, emergency
broadcasts, political
programs, public
service
announcements, and
religious programs.

Unrated
Allow
Block programs
or movies that are Block
broadcast without
a rating

Violence.
Allows programs and movies that are broadcast
without a rating.
Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast
without a rating.

✍ The content ratings will increase depending on the level of the age-based rating.

For example, a program with a TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain
moderate violence, while a TV-14 V (Violence) rating may contain more intense
violence.

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Canadian custom rating options

If you selected Canada as the country of residence on page 122, the Custom
Rating menu includes the following options. (If you selected U.S.A., see
page 123.)
Option
English Rating

French Rating

U.S.A. Rating

Description
C

All children.

C8+

Children 8 years and older.

General programming.

Parental guidance.

14+

Viewers 14 and older.

18+

Adult programming.

General programming.

8 ans+

Not recommended for ages under 8.

13 ans+

Not recommended for ages under 13.

16 ans+

Not recommended for ages under 16.

18 ans+

Programming restricted to adults.

See “TV Rating” on page 123 for details.

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Using the Setup Menu
To select the Setup menu

1
2
3

Antenna

Press V or v to highlight the
Setup icon
and press
.

Setup
Caption Vision
Info Banner

Language

Use the arrow buttons to scroll
through the features.

4
5

Press

6
7

Press

Off
On

Label Video Inputs

i.LINK Standby

English
Off

Menu Color

Gray

Power Saving

Standard

Light Sensor

Off

to select a feature.

Use the arrow buttons to scroll
through the options.
to select the desired option.

Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

The Setup menu includes the following options:
Option

Description

Caption Vision

Allows you to select from four closed caption modes (for
programs that are broadcast with closed captioning).
Program

Allows you to set basic and advanced Caption
Vision options. See “Programming Caption
Vision” on page 126.

Caption Vision is turned on.

Off

Caption Vision is turned off.

Info Banner

Set to On or Off. When on, displays the program name, time
remaining and other information (if the broadcaster offers this
service). Displays when the channel is changed or the
DISPLAY button is pressed.

Label Video
Inputs

Allows you to label the audio/video equipment you have
connected to the TV so you can identify them when using TV/
VIDEO. When in this menu:
1

Press V or v to highlight an input to label, then press
to select it.

Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the labels.

Press
to select the equipment you connected to
each of the input jacks on the back of your TV.
Select Skip if you do not have any equipment
connected to a particular input.
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Selecting Setup
Options

Press MENU.

Using the Menus
Option

Description
Video 1-3

Video 1-3, VHS, DVD, Receiver, Satellite,
Cable Box, 8mm, DTV, Game, LD, Beta, Skip

Video 4-7

Video 4-7, DVD, Satellite, Cable Box, DTV,
HD, Game, PVR, Skip

Video 8 (PC) Video 8 (PC), Skip

✍ If you select Skip, your TV skips the selected
connection when you press TV/VIDEO.

Language

Select to display all on-screen menus in your language of
choice: English, Español, Français.

i.LINK Standby

Allows the i.LINK signal to pass through to
connected i.LINK devices even when the TV is
turned off. The front panel i.LINK Standby
LED shows red. The TV uses more standby
power than when this option is set to Off.

Off

Does not allow the i.LINK signal to pass
through to connected i.LINK devices when the
TV is turned off. The TV uses less standby
power than when this option is set to On.

z If a CableCARD is
inserted, the i.LINK
Standby Off setting uses
the same amount of power
as the i.LINK Standby On
setting.

Menu Color

Enables you to select a specific color for the on-screen menus
from Gray, Red, Aqua, Purple, and Tan.

Power Saving

Standard

Select to view picture without the benefit of
Power Saving.

Reduced

Select to view picture with reduced power
consumption. The picture becomes darker, but
also enhances the black level.

Picture Off

Select to turn off the picture.

Light Sensor

Programming
Caption Vision

Set to On or Off. When on, the brightness of the screen is
automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the room.

If you selected the Program option under Caption Vision (see page 125), you
can change the following settings:
Option

Description

Basic

Allows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options.
CC1, CC2,
CC3, CC4

Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound
effects of a program. (Should be set to CC1 for most
programs.)

Text1, Text2, Displays network/station information presented using
Text3, Text4 either half or the whole screen (if available). For closed
captioning, set to CC1.
Advanced

Allows you to select advanced digital (EIA-708) closed caption
options. Select from the available options.

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Option

Description

Digital CC

Allows you to set digital closed captioning to Basic (digital EIA-608)
or Advanced (digital EIA-708).

Advanced
Settings

Allows you to make additional settings for digital (EIA-708) closed
caption options. Select from As Broadcast, Small Text, Large Text
and Custom.
Custom

Allows you to customize the following settings:
Character Size

Small, Standard,
Large

Character Style

Style 1-7

Character Color

Color 1-8

Edge Color

Color 1-8

Edge Type

None, Raised,
Depressed,
Outline, Left
shadow, Right
shadow
None, Color 1-8
None, Color 1-8

✍ Color options can also be set to Solid or
Translucent.

Selecting PC Setup
Options

To display the PC screen:
❑ See “Using the PC Input” on

page 81.

Setup
Auto Adjustment
Phase
Pitch
Horizontal Center
Vertical Center

z When there is no
signal input, settings
for the PC Setup
options except Power
Management cannot
be changed.

Adjust PC setup options
Resolution − − − x − − − / − − Hz
MENU Exit

The PC Input Setup menu includes the following options:
Option

Description

Auto
Adjustment

Select to automatically adjust the display position of the picture
when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC.
Note that Auto Adjustment may not work well with certain
input signals. In such cases, manually adjust the options below.

Phase

Select to adjust the phase when the screen flickers.

Pitch

Select to adjust the pitch when the picture has unwanted
vertical stripes.

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Background Color
Window Color

Using the Menus
Option

Description

Horizontal
Center

Select to adjust the horizontal position of the picture.
Allows you to move the picture left and right in the window.
Press B or b and press
to choose a correction between +63
and -64.

Vertical Center

Select to adjust the vertical position of the picture.
Allows you to move the picture up and down in the window.
to choose a correction between +63
Press B or b and press
and -64.

Wide Mode

Normal

Select to display the picture in its original size.

Full 1

Select to enlarge the picture to fill the wide
screen, keeping its original horizontal-tovertical ratio.

Full 2

Select to enlarge the picture to fill the wide
screen.

Power
Management

Select to automatically switch to the Power
Saving mode when there is no signal input for
30 seconds.

Off

Select to turn off Power Management.

Reset

Select to restore the factory default settings.

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PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart
Resolution
Signal
VGA

SVGA

XGA

Vertical frequency VESA standard
(Hz)

31.5

–

720
640

400
480

31.5
31.5

70
60

–
✔

640
640

480
480

37.9
37.5

72
75

✔
✔

640
800

480
600

43.3
35.1

85
56

✔
✔

800
800

600
600

37.9
48.1

60
72

✔
✔

800
800

600
600

46.9
53.7

75
85

✔
✔

1024
1024

768
768

48.4
56.5

60
70

✔
✔

1024
1024

768
768

60
68.7

75
85

✔
✔

1280
1280

768
1024

47.8
64

60
60

✔
✔

This TV is not compatible with Sync on Green or Composite Sync.
If a signal other than the ones listed above is input, the TV may not properly display the PC screen or it may
not allow you to change the settings for the PC input.

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WXGA
SXGA

Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line)
640
400

Horizontal
frequency (kHz)

Using the Menus

Using the Applications Menu
To select the Applications menu

1
2

Selecting
Applications
Options
z You can also use the
MEMORY STICK and
i.LINK buttons on the
remote control or front
panel.

Press MENU.

Antenna

Applications

Press V or v to highlight the
Applications icon
and
press
.

Use the arrow buttons to scroll
through the features.

4
5
6
7

Press

Memory Stick
i.LINK
Clock/Timers
Diagnostics
CableCARD

to select a feature.

Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the options.
Press

to select the desired option.

Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

Option

Description

Memory Stick

Start

Displays the Memory Stick Viewer.
For details, see page 90.

i.LINK

Start

Displays the i.LINK Device List. For
details, see page 104.

Clock/Timers

Select to set the clock and to program your TV to turn on and
off at two scheduled viewing times.
Sleep

Allows you to select the amount of
time (15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45
minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes or
Off) that you want the TV to remain
on before shutting off automatically.

Timer 1
Timer 2

You can use the Timers to program the
TV to turn on and off and tune to a
specific channel at two scheduled
viewing times.

Timer 1 and Timer 2 cannot be set until you set the Current
Time.
1

Press V or v to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2. To set the
timer, press b.

✍ To go directly to programming Timer 1 or 2, press
instead of pressing b.

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Option

Description
2

Press V or v to highlight one of the following options, then
press
.
Program

Select to set the Timer by day, time,
duration, and channel.
Select to turn off the Timer. (Your
previous settings are saved.)

Off
3

If you selected Program in step 2, press V and v to set the
day(s), hour, minute, duration, and channel number. Press
or press b to confirm each setting and move to the
next setting.
Press B to go back to the previous setting.

Press MENU to exit the menu screen. An LED on the front
panel will light, indicating the Timer has been set.
Current Time

You can set the current time.

Press

Press V and v to set the current time (day, hour, minute,
and AM/PM). Press
(or press b) to confirm each
setting and move to the next setting. Press B to go back the
previous setting.

Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

to select Current Time.

reset. Set the clock or timer again.

Diagnostics

Display diagnostics information about the TV. This can be
useful in providing information to an authorized technician or
repair person.

CableCARD

This list of selectable CableCARD options will vary, depending
on your cable service provider.

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✍ When the AC power cord is unplugged, the Clock/Timers settings will be

Other Information
Overview
This chapter includes the following topics:
Topic

Page

Glossary
Contacting Sony

134
135

Troubleshooting
Specifications

135
143

Optional Accessories
Index

145
146

Other Information

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Other Information

Glossary
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 16:9
(widescreen) aspect ratio, as opposed to a 4:3 aspect ratio.
4:3 aspect ratio

CableCARD

component video

16:9 aspect ratio

The PCMIA shaped card provided by your cable TV company which descrambles the
digitally encrypted cable channels. You should check with your local cable TV
company about CableCARD service.
Component video is sent through three cables: two color shade (chrominance) signals
and one brightness (luminance) signal. Component video achieves greater color
accuracy than composite video or S VIDEO by splitting chrominance into two
separate portions.

composite video

Composite video is sent through a single cable. Composite video combines the color
shade (chrominance) and brightness (luminance) information into one video signal.

digital television (DTV)

A new technology for transmitting and receiving broadcast television signals. DTV
provides higher resolution and improved sound quality over analog television.
Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any
HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and
A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel
digital audio.

HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface)

National Television
System Committee
(NTSC)
RF
S VIDEO

VHF/UHF

480i
480p
720p
1080i

A unit of the Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, that
establishes television standards in the United States, such as NTSC Color, the
standard used in this TV.
Radio Frequency. The part of the frequency spectrum that is used to transmit TV and
radio signals.
S VIDEO requires a single cable, which carries the brightness (luminance) and color
(chrominance) signals of the picture separately. S VIDEO provides better resolution
than composite video, which carries the signals together.
VHF (Very High Frequency) is the part of the frequency spectrum from 30 to 300
megahertz. UHF (Ultra High Frequency) is the part of the frequency spectrum from
300 to 3,000 megahertz.
Provides 480 lines of resolution. Displays images using interlaced scanning, which
first transmits all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines.
Provides 480 lines of resolution. Displays images using progressive scanning, which
transmits each line from top to bottom.
Provides 720 lines of resolution. Displays images using progressive scanning, which
transmits each line from top to bottom.
Provides 1080 lines of resolution. Displays images using interlaced scanning, which
first transmits all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines. 1080i is one
of the formats used by HDTV (High Definition TV).

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Contacting Sony
If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions
related to the use of your Sony television, please call our QUALIA Customer
Center at 1-877-QUALIA3(782-5423) (US residents only) or Customer
Information Service Center at 1-877-899-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents
only).
Before calling Sony customer support, please write down the model and
serial numbers of your TV. You’ll find this information on the front cover of
this manual.

Troubleshooting
Twin View
Problem

Possible Remedies

I cannot get Twin View to work ❏

❏
❏
There is no Twin View window, ❏
or it is just static
❏
Twin View cannot display
anything but TV channels

❏
❏

Twin View displays the same
program in both windows

❏

Try cycling through the video inputs by pressing TV/VIDEO. Check that the
Label Video Inputs option is not set to Skip. (See the Setup menu on page 125.)
Twin View does not display images from a Memory Stick, an i.LINK-equipped
device, or a personal computer.
Both Twin View windows might be set to the same channel. Try changing
channels in either window.

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❏

If you are using a cable box to unscramble all channels (as shown on page 34),
you cannot use the Twin View feature. This is because the cable box can
unscramble only one channel at a time.
You can use Twin View to view a signal from a different source that is connected
to the TV’s A/V jacks (such as a VCR or DVD player) in the second window by
pressing TV/VIDEO while in Twin View.
Sources connected to the CABLE, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6 and VIDEO 7
inputs, as well as digital source display only in the left Twin View window.
Twin View does not display images from a Memory Stick, an i.LINK-equipped
device, or a personal computer.
Be sure the Twin View window is set to a video input or channel that has a signal
airing.
You might be tuned to a video input with nothing connected to it. Try cycling
through the video inputs by pressing TV/VIDEO.

Other Information

Remote Control
Problem

Possible Remedies

Remote control does not
operate

❏
❏
❏

Cannot change channels with
the remote control

❏
❏
❏
❏
❏

Remote control does not
operate non-Sony video
equipment

❏
❏
❏

The batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.
Check the orientation of the batteries.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the TV indicator lights up. You may have
inadvertently pressed FUNCTION, which changes the remote control to SAT or
CABLE mode.
Make sure this unit’s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet.
Locate the unit at least 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.
If you are using the TV to change channels, first press FUNCTION repeatedly
until the TV indicator lights up.
If you are using another device to change channels, be sure you have not
inadvertently switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting. Use the Channel
Fix option to “Fix” the channel based on the hookup you used (see page 119).
If you are using another device to change channels, be sure to press FUNCTION
for that device. For example, if you are using your cable box to change channels,
be sure to press FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT/CABLE indicator lights up.
If you replaced the batteries to the remote recently, the code numbers for the video
equipment may need to be reset.
There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are attempting to
operate.
There is a possibility that some non-Sony equipment cannot be operated by your
Sony TV remote. You may need to use the equipment’s original remote control.

CableCARD
Problem
Possible Remedies
Problems using CableCARD or ❏ Check that the CableCARD is inserted properly (see pages 57-58).
CableCARD services
❏ The CableCARD must be activated by your local cable TV provider before you can
receive digital cable TV services. See the activation instructions on pages 57-58.
❏ Check the Diagnostics and CableCARD menu options (see page 131). (This can
be useful in providing information to an authorized technician or repair person.)
❏ Contact your cable TV provider.

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Memory Stick

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Problem
Possible Remedies
Image does not display/Cannot ❏ Some variations of MPEG1 movies may not play back correctly.
see all files
❏ Make sure the image file is a JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) file or an MPEG1 (.mpg, .mpeg)
file.
❏ Make sure the Memory Stick is inserted properly (see page 86).
❏ Check the Filter option setting (see page 97).
❏ Check the Select Folder setting (see page 97) and ensure that files are either in
DCF directories if Digital Camera Folders is selected (see page 97), or in the
currently selected folder if Select a Folder is selected (see page 97).
❏ The maximum number of files the Memory Stick Viewer can display is 2,000 files
total, including all JPEG, MPEG1, and MP3 files.
JPEG image displays
❏ JPEGs captured using a digital video camera may appear to display motion in full
undesirable motion or flicker in
screen. This is a result of the way digital video cameras record still images, and is
full screen
not a result of a malfunction with the TV.
Rotation not saved after
❏ The Memory Stick might be locked. Unlock the Memory Stick and try rotating the
Memory Stick is ejected or
image again.
Memory Stick Viewer is closed ❏ The file might not have information (EXIF data) that is usually generated when a
digital camera records a photo. In this case, it is not possible to save the rotation.
❏ There might be insufficient space on the Memory Stick to save the rotated file. Try
deleting one or more files and rotating the image again.
Cannot show (or hide) file
❏ Set the File Information option to On or Off (see page 96).
information in full screen or
Slide Show
Cannot see menu
❏ Press V to display the menu again.
Cannot hear audio while
❏ Check the TV’s volume or Speaker (see page 115) settings.
using Memory Stick
❏ To hear JPEG voice memo, select the Digital Camera Folders option and set the
Filter option to Show All Print Marks (see page 97).
❏ Check that the Music option is not set to Off (see page 96).
Not all MP3 files on Memory ❏ The Memory Stick Viewer can display a maximum of 2,000 files total, including
Stick are included when the
all JPEG, MPEG1, and MP3 files.
Music /Complete List option is ❏ Make sure that the file is named with the file extension (.mp3).
selected (page 96)
MP3 files on the Memory Stick ❏ Only MP3 files that are named with the file extension (.mp3) are displayed in the
are not listed
list.
Music files are playing in wrong ❏ MP3 files are played in alphabetical order, according to the folder in which they
order
are stored. If you want to change the playlist order, rename your files
alphabetically in the order in which you want them to play or create a MP3 playlist
(.m3u file) on a PC.
Cannot see MP3 list to play
❏ MP3 files on your Memory Stick only can be played as background music during a
music
Slide Show (see page 96).
MPEG1 movie does not
❏ Some variations of MPEG1 movies may not be compatible with the Memory Stick
play back correctly
Viewer.
❏ MPEG1 movies recorded in VX Fine mode with Sony digital cameras cannot be
played back with the Memory Stick Viewer.

Other Information
Problem
MPEG1 quality is poor when
enlarged (page 94)
Error message is displayed

Error icon is displayed

Possible Remedies
❏ The quality of the movie when enlarged depends on the resolution of the MPEG1
file. See your camera’s instruction manual for details.
❏ No Memory Stick
There is no Memory Stick in the slot.
❏ Memory Stick is
The lock mechanism on the Memory Stick is engaged.
Locked
❏ Memory Stick Error
The Memory Stick in the slot might be damaged; try a
different Memory Stick.
❏ Format Error
The Memory Stick may have been formatted using a PC
or other device that is not compatible with cameras.
The file is not a valid MPEG1 or JPEG format, or it is a
progressive JPEG (which is not supported).
The thumbnail is not DCF-compatible.
The file is a JPEG or an MPEG1, but the thumbnail is
unreadable.
The file is unreadable.

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Video
Problem

Possible Remedies

No picture (screen not lit), no
sound

❏
❏
❏
❏
❏
❏
❏

Dark, poor or no picture
(screen lit), good sound

❏
❏
❏
❏

“Black box” on screen

❏

Black bands appear at the top
and bottom of the screen

❏

Certain programs on DVD or ❏
other digital sources display a
loss of detail, especially during
fast-motion or dark scenes

The connected PC's screen is ❏
not displayed on the TV screen

Check the antenna/cable connections.
Try another channel; it could be station trouble.
Press ANT to change the input mode (see page 62).
Adjust the antenna.
Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair dryers.
Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the problem.
You have selected a text option in the Setup menu and no text is available. (See
page 125 to reset Setup selections.) To turn off this feature, set the Caption
Vision option to Off. If you were trying to select closed captioning, select CC1
instead of Text 1-4.
Some wide-screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16:9
(this is especially common with theatrical releases). Your TV will show these
programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. For more details,
check the documentation that came with your DVD (or contact your program
provider).
The compression used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs may cause your
TV’s screen to display less detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or
dots, pixelations) to appear on your screen. This is due to your TV’s large screen
and ability to show very fine detail, and is normal for certain digitally recorded
programs. Adjust the reality/clarity in the DRC Palette menu (see page 112) to
optimize the picture while viewing these sources.
Depending on the type of personal computer, its screen may not be displayed on
the TV screen because of the default signal setting. Change the signal setting of
your PC so that it outputs one of the signal types listed in the PC Input Signal
Compatibility Chart on page 129. For information on how to change the settings
of your PC, see its user guide.

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No color/dark picture/color is
not correct
Only snow and noise appear on ❏
the screen
❏
❏
Dotted lines or stripes
❏
❏
Double images
❏

If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may need
service. Call your local Sony Service Center.
Make sure to securely plug the AC power cords of the media receiver unit and the
display unit into the wall outlet.
Press POWER on the front of the media receiver unit.
Press TV/VIDEO to cycle through the connected video sources.
Try another channel; it could be station trouble.
Press PIC OFF so that the PICTURE OFF LED on the display unit goes off.
Make sure the display interface cable is connected to the display unit as well as
the media receiver unit.
Adjust the Picture option in the Video menu (see page 110).
Adjust the Brightness option in the Video menu (see page 110).
Check the antenna/cable connections.
Adjust the Color option in the Video menu (see page 110).

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