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.
Connecting and Operating Optional Equipment ...20 Connecting Optional Equipment ...20 Selecting lnput Signal ...21 Using AV Label Preset...22 Checking and Selecting the Input and Remote Control of Other Sony Equipment ...23 For Your Information ...24 Optimum Viewing Area ...24 Troubleshooting ...25 Specifications...25...
Overview This section briefly describes the buttons and controls on the TV set and on the Remote Commander. For more information, refer to the pages given next to each description. TV set-front Push up the flap on the front of the TV to reveral the front control panel.
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Remote commander VTR 1 TV/Teletext operation ¤ VIDEO Video operation ˚ …/ Ú/; ´ ´/´ TV/Teletext operation a/Å ≥ MENU ¸ PROGR RM-862 Menu operation TV/Teletext operation Symbol Name ¤ Mute on/off button TV u TV Standby button TV power on/TV mode selector button Teletext button …/y...
Getting Started Step 1 Preparation Check the Supplied Accessories When you’ve taken everything out of the carton, check that you have these items: • RM-862 Remote Commander • Two IEC designation R6 batteries Insert the Batteries into the Remote Commander Note: Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an...
Step 2 Tuning in to TV Stations Check the Supplied Accessories This function enables you to select the language of the menu screens. Press U (main power switch) on the TV. VTR 1 The TV will switch on. If the standby indicator on the TV is lit, press ¤...
Preset Channels Automatically VTR 1 ¤ With this function, the TV automatically searches and stores up VIDEO to 100 channels onto programme positions. If you prefer “Presetting Channels Manually”, please refer to page 10 in ˚ Additional Presetting Functions. …/ Ú/;...
Step 3 Adjusting Colour Registration (CONVERGENCE) Converge the Red, Green, and Blue Lines Press The Auto Convergence function works for about 30 seconds. When the auto convergence function does not work correctly Adjust the colour registration by selecting the “Convergence” of the PRESET menu.
Additional Presetting Functions Presetting Channels Manually Using this function, you can preset channels one by one to different programme positions. This is also convenient to allocate MANUAL programme numbers to video input sources. PROGRAMME Press MENU. PRESET Push the joystick to blue or green to select the symbol menu screen.
Manual Fine-Tuning MANUAL PROGRAMME Normally, the automatic fine-tuning (AFT) function is already PRESET operating. If the picture is distorted, however, you can manually fine-tune the TV to obtain a better picture reception. Press MENU. Push the joystick to blue or green to select the symbol menu screen.
Skipping Programme Positions MANUAL PROGRAMME This function enables you to skip unused programme positions PRESET when selecting them with the PROGR +/– buttons. However, by using the number buttons you can still select the skipped programme position. Press MENU. Push the joystick to blue or green to select the symbol menu screen.
Using Parental Lock PARENTAL LOCK This function enables you to prevent children from watching undesirable broadcasts. If you try to select a Press MENU. programme that has Push the joystick to blue or green to select the symbol been blocked The symbol appears menu screen.
Operating Instructions Watching the TV This section explains the basic functions you use while watching the TV. Most operations are done using the Remote Commander. VTR 1 ¤ Switching the TV on and off VIDEO Switching on ˚ …/ Ú/; Press U on the TV.
Watching Teletext or Video Input Watching teletext Press f to view the teletext. For teletext operation, enter a 3-digit page number with the number buttons to select a page. For fastext operation, push the joystick to the colour mark which For details of the teletext operation, refer to corresponds to the colour-coded menu.
Adjusting and Setting the TV Using the Menu Adjusting the Picture and Sound PICTURE CONTROL Although the picture and sound are adjusted at the factory, you can adjust them to suit your own taste. You can also select dual SOUND sound (bilingual) programmes when available or adjust the sound CONTROL for listening with the headphones.
PICTURE CONTROL Sound Mode Balance Reset Spatial Dual Sound Volume Offset 2 Volume 2 Dual Sound Speaker Changing Modes Quickly You can quickly change the Sound Mode or the Picture Mode without entering the “SOUND CONTROL“ or the “PICTURE CONTROL“ menu. 1 Press Í...
Teletext TV stations broadcast an information service called Teletext via the TV channels.Teletext service allows you to receive various information pages such as weather reports or news at any time VTR 1 ¤ you want. VIDEO Direct Access Functions ˚ Switching Teletext on and off …/ Ú/;...
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Favourite page system You can store up to four of your favourite teletext pages per Teletext service. In this way you have quick access to the pages you frequently use. Storing pages Use the number buttons to select the page you would like to store. Press The colour prompts at the bottom of the screen flash.
Connecting and Operating Optional Equipment Connecting Optional Equipment You can connect optional audio-video equipment to this TV such as a VCR, video disc player, and stereo system. To connect a VCR using the ) ) ) ) terminal Connect the aerial output of the VCR to the aerial terminal ) of the TV.
Selecting Input This section explains how to view the video input picture (of the Selecting input with video source connected to your TV) using direct access buttons. PROGR +/– or number buttons You can preset video Selecting input input sources to the Press …...
Using AV Label Preset AV LABEL PRESET Using this function you can preset the desired input source (e.g. W 1, RGB signal) to the respective AV input (AV 1 W). In this way, a connected VCR will automatically switch to the RGB signal.
Remote Control of Other Sony VTR 1 Equipment ¤ VIDEO You can use the TV Remote Commander to control most of Sony remote-controlled video equipment: beta, 8 mm and VHS VCRs and video disc players. ˚ …/ Ú/; Tuning the Remote Commander to the equipment ´...
For Your Information Optimum Viewing Area For the best picture quality, try to position the projection TV so that you can view the screen from within the areas shown below. Horizontal viewing area Horizontal viewing area 75° 75° 2.1m (Minimum optimum distance) 27,5°...
Troubleshooting Here are some simple solutions to some problems which may affect the picture and sound. Problem No picture (screen is dark), no sound Poor or no picture (screen is dark), but good sound Poor picture quality when watching an RGB video source • Press … repeatedly to select W. Good picture but no sound No colour for colour programmes Remote Commander does not function...
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