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WEGA °, FD Trintiran and Caption Wt_on are registered trademarks because they are the results of misuse. of Sony Conjuration. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP 4638258.4482866, BBE and BBE s_nhal are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. "WOW.TruSurround, andthe (OP symbolare trademarksof SRSLabs,Inc.WOWtechnologyis...
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your plrotecton, please read these instractons Object and Liquid Entry completely, keep thls manual for future reference. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions Never push objects of any kind into the set and instsu_orLs placed on the set, or described in the through...
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Service Never cover the slots and openings Damage Requiring Service with a cloth or other materials. LI_phx_ the set from the wall outlet and refer servicin_ qualified service persoxmel under the following conditions: When the power cord or plug by placin_ the set on a bed, sofa, rug Ls _ed or frayed.
Contents Introduction Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA ® Features ................1 About this Manual .......................... Batteries for the Remote Control ....................Front Panel Menu Controls ......................Using the Remote Control Remote Control Description ......................Programming the Remote Control ....................Using your Remote Control with Other Equipment ..............Connecting Your TV TV Rear Panel ..........................
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA ®. Before you begin using this manual, please check the model number located on the rear of your TV or on the front cover of this manual. Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features...
Operating Instructions About this Manual This manual provides instructions to help you enjoy your new TV. It shows you how to connect to an antenna or cable, cable box, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, stereo system, or camcorder. Once your TV is connected, follow the instructions and use the remote control to access on-screen...
Remote Control" on page 5. TV/VCR Press to switch between TV and VCR mode. If you have a non-Sony VCR, you will need to program the remote control to recognize your VCR. For details; see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 5.
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Operating Instructions Button Description POWER buttons Press to turn on and off the TV and other audio/ video equipment you have programmed into the remote control. For instructions, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 5. FUNCTION b_0ns Press to sei_ file equipment _CR/D_, SAT/ ..
Using the Remote Control Programming the Remote Control In order to use your remote control with other equipment, you need to program your remote control. Use the following procedure to program the remote control. Check the list of "Manufacturer's Codes" on page 6 and find the three-digit code number for the manufacturer of your component.
Using the Remote Control Using your TV Remote Control with Other Equipment Operating a VCR ..Press Power on the VCR (VCR/DVD green button) (_-(_ Select a channel Chang channe_-_ ..D" Play Video tape ..• ..st?p ..or _ Search forward or backward Pause...
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Operating Instructions Operating a Satellite Receiver Press sar_ Power on the satellite receiver (SAT/CABLE green button) {_ -(_) Select a channel Back to previous channel Display channel number Display SAT GUIDE Display SAT Menu Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor in the menu, and the center button to select an option Operating a Cabl e Box...
Connecting Your TV Read this section before setting up your TV for the first time. This section explains how to make the basic connections and how to connect optional equipment. TV Rear Panel JaCk _scription ..mAux ..........This input allows you to view local and cable channels if your cable provider does not feature local channels.
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Operating Instructions Jack Description ..AUDIO L(MONO), R/ input connects to the AuDi6/v[DE6 output jarks on your VIDEO VCR or other video equipment. A third video input jack (VIDEO 2) is located on the front panel of the TV. These AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks provide better picture quality than...
Connecting Your TV Basic Connections TV with Cable, Indoor, or Outdoor Antenna Depending on the cable system available in your home, choose one of the connections below: VHF only 75-ohm (Rear of TV) coaxial cable VHF/UHF VHF/UHF _)_'_ Cable Use this to connect the TV to a cable system or an antenna with a 75-ohm cable (usually built in to newer homes).
Usingyour W with this connection This connection allows you to do the following: Program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box (see page 5). To activate your remote press _ to operate your cable box and then use the (_)-(_) buttons or CH+/- buttons to change the channels.
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TV. Using your W with this connection This connection allows you to do the following: Program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box (see page 5). lULT_BUE To activate your remote, press CUD to operate your cable box and then use the 0-9 buttons or CH+/- buttons to change the channels.
This connection allows you to do the following: Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR (see page 5). To activate your remote, press CID to operate your VCR. Todothis, first pmgram your remote control, then use the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page 33).
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Connecting Your TV Connecting a TV, VCR, and Cable Box Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels (pay channels), but not all of them. This setup allows you to use the remote control to: CI change channels through your cable box or VCR when you are receiving scrambled...
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Using your TV with this connection Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR or cable box (see page 5). _1 To activate your remote, press _CEDto operate your VCR or CED to operate your cable box. To do this, first program your remote control, then use the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page 33).
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Usingyour TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following: Program your Sony remote contIol to operate your satellite receiver (see page 8). 8AT_LE To activate your remote, press CZD to operate your satellite receiver. See page 7 on how to operate other functions.
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Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR or satellite receiver (see pages 7-8). Turn on your VCR to enable your satellite receiver to work with this connection. To activate your remote, press C_ to operate your VCR or C_ to operate your satellite receiver.
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Connect AUDIO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO IN on your TV. Using your TV with this connection This connection allows you to do the following: Program your Sony remote control to operate your DVD (see page 7). To activate your remote, press _ to operate your DVD. Press _ repeatedly to switch to the DVD player's input (VIDEO input).
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Operating instructions Connecting a Camcorder To connect your camcorder, you can use the Audio/Video inputs on either the front or rear panel of the TV. Using the audio/video cables (not supplied), connect the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV.
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Using your W with this connection This connection allows you to do the following: Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR (see page 7). To activate your remote p_ss CZ) to operate your VCR, see page 7on how to operate other functions.
Using Basic Functions Setting Up the TV After you have finished connecting your TV, you can use Auto Program to set up your channels. During Auto Program, the TV will automatically search for available channels and program receivable channels. Press (_) to turn on the TV.
Operating Instructions Quick Start to the Menus The following settings are available in your on-screen menus. For more details on how to use the menus, see "Using the Menus" on page 29. Menu Allows you to Adjust your picture settings ..
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Using Basic Functions Menu Allows you to Set the clock on your TV and program scheduled -i ..viewing using Timer 1 and Timer 2. Select closed captioning options, label video inputs, adjust tilt correction, enhance your DVD picture resolution. (16:9 Enhanced), select menu •...
Operating instructions Using Picture in Picture (PIP) The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature allows you to view two programs simultaneously, one in the full size "main" picture and one in a small "window" picture. Displaying Picture in Picture Indicates which picture, is currently receiving Main the main picture...
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Using Basic Functions PiP Function buttons Yellow PiP button Description _P ..P_ss to _m the PiP feature on _cl Off. Press repeatedly to change window size (1/9, 1/16, Off). w_aDEo Press to cycle through the available video equipment you have connected to the TV in the PIP window picture.
Operating instructions Connections that affect your ability to use PIP Any video equipment you have connected to the AUX input cannot be viewed in the PIP window. If you are viewing all channels through a cable box, the PIP feature will not work. The cable box only unscrambles one signal at a time, so the window picture will be the same as...
Using the Menus This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting the TV. How to Access Menus To AccessMenus Press _:_ to display the on-screen menu. Use the <_or _>buttons to highlight the desired menu icon. Press (2iD to select it. Use the _ or _' buttons to scroll up and down through the featu_s.
Operating Instructions Using the Video Menu To access the Video menu, use the following steps: ToDisplay To Select MENU % . % Press ,7' to highlight an option; then press CaD. Mode ..Use the '_ or _ buttons to highiighi Oneof the foilo_ng Options' _ press _ Customized...
Using the Menus Using the Audio Menu To access the Audio menu, use the following steps: To Display ToHighlight _ To Select MENU highlight Press '0"to an option; then press CD. It" Treble Press <_to decrease the higher pitched sounds. Press €, to increase the higher pitched sounds.
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Operating Instructions Speaker Use the _' or _" buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press CD Custom to select it. selection Select to listen to the sound from the "IV speakers with or without audio output separate stereo system.
Using Menus Using the Channel Menu To access the Channel menu, use the following steps: To Display To Highlight _i To Select MENU Press '_ to highlight an option; then press OD. -_ll Favorite Use the '_ or '_ buttons to highiight the position (i"Si where you want toseia Channels favorite channel, then press OD.
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Operating Instructions Illll Auto Program Perform Auto Program whenever setting up your TV. Auto Program will search for available channels and program receivable channels. Channel Use this feature after you run Auto Program to skip unwanted channels or add Skip/Add new ones.
Using the Menus Using the Parent _ Menu To access the Parent menu, use the following steps: To Display To Highlight To Select MENU li_['_ • -"..The Parental Control feature helps parents monitor what their children watch on television. To usethe Parent Menu When you select the Parent menu, you are prompted to set a 4-digit password.
Operating Instructions Parental Control Setting the Rating You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Parental Lock options. li'll .i, I • Press'_"to highlight Parental Lock; then press GD. If you are not familiar with Parental Guideline rating system, use one of the following preset categories to simplify the rating selection: Child, Youth, Young Adult.
Operating instructions United States: Selecting Custom Rating Options For the United States, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options: Movie Rating, TV Rating and Unrated. (For Canada, see page 40.) Movie Rating This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in theaters and on prime cable channels. Rating _fin_ as ..
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Using the Menus Unrated You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not rated. Allows aii Allow unrated prog_s Block Blocks all unrated programs U_-ma_Am_,,...
Operating Instructions Canada: Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canada, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options: English Rating, French Rating, and U.S.A. Rating. English Rating These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in English. Rating Defined as Children Children 8 years and older General programming...
Using Menus Using the Timer Menu To access the Timer menu, use the following steps: To Display To Highlight To Select MENU Current Time Set your TV to the current day and time. Press CiD to open the CurrentTime menu: Use the 0 or O buttons to enter the correct day and time, then press CEg.
Operating Instructions Using the Setup Menu To access the Setup menu, use the following steps: I ml ,l l l I=1 1 To Select To Display To Highlight MENU Press _, to highlight an option; then press _. mlq,r---_w Caption Allows you to select from three closed caption modes for programs that arc Vision broadcast with closed captioning.
Using the Menus Using the Basic Menu To access the Basic menu, use the following steps: To Select To Display To Highlight MENU Press '_ to highlight an option; then press CE). mhw.--_ Picture Press <) to decrease picture contrast. Picture contrast Press _ to increase picture contrast.
Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your TV, try the suggestions below. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Sony" at the end of this section. General Problem Possible Remedies I want to reset the TV _ Turn on the TV. While holding down the RESET button on the to the factory remote control, press POWER button on the TV front panel.
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You can use the front panel controls to access your menus, change control channels, adjust the volume, or change video inputs (page 2). Contact your nearest Sony Dealer to order a replacement, please call our Sony Direct Accessory and Part Center at 1-800-488-7669 (U.S.
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Other Information Video Problem Possible Remedies NO picture, no Make sure the power cord is plugged in. sound UI If a red light is flashing on the front of your TV for more than a few minutes, disconnect and reconnect the power cord. If the problem continues, call your local service center.
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TV or on the front cover of this manual The person attending to your caIIwill ask you for it. Our Customer Information Services Center phone number is 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or (416) 499- SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).
Index 16:9Enhanced42 Effect Off 31 Audio Out 32 Simulated Auto Program 23, 34 Auto SAP 31 TruSurround WOW 31 Balance 31 Bass 31 Favorite Channels 33 Batteries Front Panel 2 Inserting in remote 2 Replacing 2 Supported Hue 30 Brightness 30 Language Cable 33 Cable Box...
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U.S.A. Rating 40 Unrated Tilt Correction Rear Panel 9 Timer 1 and Timer 2 41 Remote Control Treble 31 Description Troubleshooting Programming TV Features 1 Setting the Rating 36 Video Label 42 Sharpness SLEEP 3 Speaker 32 Specifications Steady Sound...
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1. LABOR: For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase, if this Product is determined to be defective, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any Sony authorized service facility.