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If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service centre. How to replace the fuse Open the fuse compartment with a blade screwdriver, and replace the fuse.
Introduction Thank you for choosing this Sony FD Trinitron Colour Television. Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. • Symbols used in the manual: • Informs you of possible hazards. • Important information •...
Safety Information This set is to operate on a 220- 240V AC supply only. Take care not to connect too many appliances to the same power socket as this could result in fire or electric shock. Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the TV.
Press to watch the last channel selected (watched for at least 5 seconds). b) If Media Selector button is switched on VCR: For Sony’s VCR double-digit programme numbers, e.g. 23, press -/- - first and then the buttons 2 and 3.
Overview of TV Buttons Standby On/Off switch indicator Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Make sure you insert the supplied batteries using the correct polarities. Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environmental friendly way. Connecting the Aerial and VCR Connecting cables are not supplied.
Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning The first time you switch on your TV, a sequence of menu screens appear on the TV ena- bling you to: 1) choose the language of the menu screen, 2) choose the country in which you wish to operate the TV, 3) adjust the picture slant 4) search and store all available channels (TV Broadcast) and 5) change the order in which the channels (TV Broadcast) appear on the screen.
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The Auto Tuning menu appears on the screen. Press the OK button to select Yes. The TV starts to automatically search and store all available broadcast channels for you. This procedure could take some minutes. Please be patient and do not press any buttons, otherwise the automatic tuning will not be completed.
Introducing and Using the Menu System Your TV uses an on-screen menu system to guide you through the operations. Use the following buttons on the Remote Control to operate the menu system: Press the MENU button to switch the first level menu on. •...
Level 1 Level 2 Picture Adjustment Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Reset Sound Adjustment Mode: Personal Treble Bass Balance Reset Dual Sound: Mono Detail Adjustment This menu also contains two submenus as following: Mode Detail Adjustment • Treble and Bass can only be altered if “Personal” mode is selected. •...
Level 1 Level 2 Picture Adjustment Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Reset Set Up Language/Country Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Progamme Labels AV Preset Manual Programme Preset Detail Set Up Picture Adjustment Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Reset Set Up Language/Country Auto Tuning Programme Sorting...
Level 1 Level 2 Picture Adjustment Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Reset Set Up Set Up Language/Country Language/Country Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Programme Sorting Progamme Labels Progamme Labels AV Preset AV Preset Manual Programme Preset Manual Programme Preset Detail Set Up Detail Set Up Level 3 / Function...
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Level 1 Level 2 Picture Adjustment Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Reset Set Up Language/Country Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Progamme Labels AV Preset Manual Programme Preset Detail Set Up Menu System Level 3 / Function Normally the automatic fine tuning (AFT) is operating, however you can manually fine tune the TV to obtain a better picture if the picture is distorted.
Level 1 Level 2 Picture Adjustment Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Reset Detail Set Up Set Up Auto Format Language/Country Noise Reduction: Auto Tuning AV2 Output: Programme Sorting RGB Centring: Progamme Labels Picture Rotation: AV Preset Manual Programme Preset Detail Set Up Even if you have selected “On”...
Level 1 Level 2 Picture Adjustment Mode: Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Reset Set Up Language/Country Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Progamme Labels AV Preset Manual Programme Preset Detail Set Up If you select “AUTO”, the output signal will always be the same one that is displayed on the screen.
Teletext Teletext is an information service transmitted by most TV stations. The index page of the teletext service (usually page 100) gives you information on how to use the service. To operate teletext, use the remote control buttons as indicated below. Make sure to use a channel (TV Broadcast) with a strong signal, otherwise teletext errors may occur.
**This option is only available depending on the country you have selected in the “Language/Country” menu. Additional Information “PlayStation”* * “PlayStation” is a product of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. Decoder * “PlayStation” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc.
Connecting to external Audio Equipment: Plug in your Hi-Fi equipment to the audio output sockets E if you wish to amplify the audio output from TV. Next, using the menu system, select the “Sound Adjustment” menu. Enter the “Detail Adjustment” option and set “TV Speakers” to “Off”. The audio level of the external speakers can be modified by pressing the volume buttons on the remote control.
Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD This remote control is set by default to operate basic functions of this Sony TV, Sony DVD and most of Sony VCR when batteries are initially installed. To control other VCR and DVD major brands and some Sony VCR models, please complete the following steps: •Before you start, look up the 3 digit code for your brand of DVD or VCR from the list...
Media Selector has been set correctly. Enter the necessary code set as explained on “Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD” chapter of this instruction manual. • Replace the batteries. • Contact your nearest Sony service centre. button on the front of button on...