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WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • TV operating voltage: 220–240 V AC. • Do not plug in the power cord until you have completed making all other connections; otherwise a minimum leakage current might flow through the antenna and other terminals to ground.
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Do not place any objects on the TV. 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 Do not plug in too many appliances to the same apparatus.
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The features you will enjoy include: Your TV also offers the following features: • “DRC-MF” for viewing higher quality • Initial Setup function for on-screen language pictures (page 21) selection, picture position adjustment and • “TWIN” for viewing two programs automatic channel presetting.
Table of Contents WARNING Using Your New TV Getting Started ..................... 6 Step 1 Secure the TV ................6 Step 2 Connect the antenna ..............7 Step 3 Insert the batteries into the remote .......... 8 Step 4 Set up your TV automatically ..........9 Connecting optional components ............
Using Your New TV Using Your New TV Getting Started Step 1 Secure the TV To prevent the TV from falling, use the supplied screws, clamps and band to secure the TV. 20 mm 3.8 mm clamps band screws Screw the band to the TV stand and to the provided hole at the rear of your TV.
Step 2 Connect the antenna If you wish to connect a VCR, see the “Connect a VCR” diagram on page 8. Rear of TV Antenna cable with filter (supplied) Antenna cable with filter (supplied) : Signal flow For optimum Performance To connect the TV to the antenna or the VCR, use the supplied antenna cable with filter.
Getting Started (continued) Connect a VCR To play a video tape, press t (see page 18). To 8 (antenna) Antenna cable with filter (supplied) Rear of TV To antenna output S video cable SYNC (not supplied) AUDIO VIDEO (S video To S input) video...
Step 4 Set up your TV automatically When you first turned on the TV, the “Picture Rotation” and “Picture V-Position” menus will appear in the process of “Initial Setup”. These menus allow you to adjust the inclination of picture, shift of the picture vertical position, and color patches caused by the earth’s magnetic field.
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Getting Started (continued) If the upper and lower bars are slanted, move P i c t u r e V - P o s i t i o n left or right so that they become horizontal, then Select : C o n f i r m : E n d : press...
Connecting optional components You can connect optional audio/video components, such as a VCR, a DTV (Digital Television) receiver, multi disc player, camcorder, video game, or stereo system. To watch and operate the connected equipment, see pages 18 and 38. Connecting a camcorder/video game equipment using t 4 (video input 4) jacks Front of TV Video game...
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Connecting optional components (continued) Connecting audio/video equipment using the T (monitor output) jacks Rear of TV Antenna cable (supplied) 120W MAX 8Ω To antenna SYNC output (MONO) Audio system audio inputs To T (yellow) To video (monitor and audio -L (MONO) output) inputs (white)
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Connecting a DVD player to (component video input) 1 or 2 jacks Rear of TV Component video cable 1 or 2 (not supplied) (component video input) To component video output Audio cable (not supplied) To audio outputs R-AUDIO-L VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT -L (white)
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Connecting optional components (continued) Connecting a DVD player to t (video input) 1, 2 or 3 jacks To video and audio outputs Rear of TV Audio/Video cable (not supplied) R-AUDIO-L VIDEO LINE OUT To t 1, 2, or 3 (video input) : Signal flow (yellow) -L (MONO) (white)
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Connecting a DTV (digital television) receiver to 1 or 2 (component video input) jacks Rear of TV Component video cable 1 or 2 (not supplied) (Component video input) To component video output Digital TV receiver To audio outputs Audio cable (not supplied) -L (white) -R (red)
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Connecting optional components (continued) Connecting an amplifier If you use an amplifier with a Dolby* surround decoder instead of the TV’s audio system, you can use the TV’s speakers as the center speaker for your audio system. Using the speaker cords supplied with the amplifier, connect the speaker terminals of the amplifier to the (center speaker input) terminals on the TV.
Watching the TV VIDEO This section explains various functions and operations used while watching the TV. Most operations can be done using MODE the remote. DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER HD/DVD HD/DVD Number buttons L(MONO) AUTO PROR PROG MENU JUMP JUMP PROG PROG +/–...
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Watching the TV (continued) To select a TV program quickly 1 Press and hold PROG +/–. 2 Release PROG +/– when the desired program number appears. Note • When you select a TV program quickly, the picture may be disrupted. This does not indicate a malfunction.
Setting the Wake Up timer Press until the desired Wake Up Timer:10M period of time appears. After 10 minutes The Wake Up timer starts immediately after you have set it. Wake Up Timer:Off Wake Up Timer:12H00M No Wake Up Timer After 12 hours Select the TV channel or video mode you want to wake up to.
Advanced Operations Selecting the picture and sound modes JUMP PROG You can select picture and sound modes and adjust the setting to your preference in the “Personal” option. OPTION RESET Selecting the picture mode Press repeatedly until Dynamic Standard the desired picture mode is selected.
“Game Mode” or “Twin” mode is turned “On”. The mode is not available for HD (high-definition) or progressive input signal, or the picture recorded on a “Memory Stick”. The DRC-MF logo ( ) and “DRC-MF” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Advanced Operations...
Customizing the picture Reality and VIDEO Clarity levels DRC-MF PALETTE — “DRC-MF PALETTE” MODE DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER The DRC-MF PALETTE feature allows you to customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity) for various input sources. For example, HD/DVD you can create one Custom setting to optimize your antenna input’s picture,...
Press to return to the normal screen. To switch to the last adjusted Custom setting Display the picture and press DRC-MF PALETTE repeatedly to select your desired Custom setting. To reset to the factory preset values Press RESET on the remote. The dotted-lined circle indicator in the Custom 1 mode for the “Standard/Hi- Fine/Personal”...
Using wide screen mode VIDEO The wide screen mode feature allows MODE you to watch the picture filling the 16:9 DRC-MF V CENTER PALETTE V CENTER screen of the TV. HD/DVD JUMP PROG OPTION RESET Watching the picture in wide screen mode automatically —...
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AUTO WIDE When receiving ... The picture changes to ... functions to select ... enlarge the 4:3 normal 4:3 picture, with aspect ratio Wide the upper and picture with an Zoom* lower parts ID-1 or S1 condensed to fit signal or a the 16:9 screen.
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Using wide screen mode (continued) Watching the picture in wide screen mode manually You can select the desired wide screen mode manually. Press repeatedly until the mode indication you Wide Zoom Normal want is displayed on the screen. For details on each mode, Zoom Full see “Watching the picture...
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Adjusting the position of the picture You can adjust the vertical position of the picture when – the upper or lower part of the picture cannot be seen in “Wide Zoom” mode. – you want to adjust the vertical position of the picture in the screen for “Zoom”...
Watching two programs at the VIDEO same time — “TWIN” MODE DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER With the TWIN pictures feature, you can display a different TV program beside the main picture. HD/DVD JUMP PROG Displaying TWIN pictures Press To return to the normal screen Press The left picture is displayed in full screen.
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Additional tasks Press/Move change a TV program in the right Move up or down (TWIN PROG + or –). picture swap the left and right pictures Press swap sound between the left and Press right pictures. The “ ” symbol will appear to indicate which screen you are hearing.
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Watching two programs at the same time — “TWIN” (continued) Selecting a TV program using PAP (Picture And Picture) You can select your desired TV program directly from the right picture by using (TWIN PROG +/–). Move up or down (TWIN PROG +/–).
Displaying multiple VIDEO programs — “PROGRAM INDEX” MODE PROG DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER INDEX The PROGRAM INDEX feature displays all tuned TV programs scrolling on the screen for direct selection. HD/DVD JUMP Press PROG INDEX. The current program is reduced in size and displayed on the left.
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Displaying multiple programs — “PROGRAM INDEX” (continued) Press again to enlarge the selected program into the left frame. The selected program is displayed in normal motion picture, and the sound also switches to this program. Press PROG INDEX. The selected program is displayed in full screen.
Listening with surround sound The surround feature enables you to JUMP enjoy the sound effects of a concert hall or movie theater. PROG OPTION RESET Press repeatedly until you receive the desired Surround: TruSurround surround sound. Surround: Off Surround: Simulated Select “TruSurround”* listen to the surround sound that spreads out to the rear of a room.
Enjoying stereo or bilingual VIDEO programs MODE DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of NICAM and A2 (German) stereo systems. HD/DVD Press A/B repeatedly until you receive the sound you NICAM want. When receiving a NICAM program Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound) NICAM stereo...
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When receiving an A2 (German) program Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound) A2 (German) stereo Stereo Mono (Regular sound) (Stereo sound) A2 (German) bilingual Main (Main sound) (Sub sound) Receiving area for NICAM and A2 (German) programs System Receiving area NICAM Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, New Zealand, etc.
Viewing Teletext VIDEO Some TV stations broadcast an information service called Teletext which allows you to receive various MODE DRC-MF V CENTER information, such as stock market PALETTE V CENTER reports and news. HD/DVD Number buttons JUMP (red, green, PROG yellow, blue) PROG +/–...
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Additional Teletext tasks Do this Press display a Teletext page on the TV Each time you press , the screen changes as picture follows: Teletext t Teletext and TV t TV. Press check the contents of a Teletext service An overview of the Teletext contents, including page numbers, appears on the screen.
Operating optional VIDEO VIDEO I/1 components MODE DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER You can use the supplied remote to operate Sony video equipment such as Beta, 8 mm, VHS or DVD. HD/DVD Number buttons 1-7 JUMP Number button 0 PROG OPTION...
Note • If the equipment does not have a certain function, the corresponding button on the remote will not operate. Operating video equipment Press VIDEO @/1, or while keeping OPTION pressed, press (N) or move (X), down (x), left (.) or right (>) (see the chart below). VIDEO OPTION OPTION...
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Operating optional components (continued) Operating an MDP using the remote Press/Move turn on/off VIDEO I/1 play N while keeping OPTION pressed. stop x while keeping OPTION pressed. pause X while keeping OPTION pressed. Press again to resume normal playback. search the picture forward >...
Using the TV’s center speaker CENTER VIDEO MODE You can use the TV’s speakers as the DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER center speaker of your audio system and control its sound volume from the remote of the TV. Notes HD/DVD • For the speaker connection, see “Connecting an amplifier”...
“Notes on Memory Stick Duo” on page 45. “Memory Stick”, “Memory Stick PRO”, “Memory Stick Duo” and “ ” are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Notes • The data loading speed may differ depending on the “Memory Stick”. • When you view a still image stored on “Memory Stick” media, the sound is not output from the TV’s speakers.
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Example: Still images recorded with a Sony digital still camera Folder name: /DCIM/101MSDCF File name: DSC00001.JPG Image folder name 100MSDCF DSC00001 Image file names D S C 0 0 0 0 2 D S C 0 0 0 0 3...
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Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Notes on using “Memory Stick”, “Memory Stick PRO” media When using “Memory Stick”, “Memory Stick PRO” 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”...
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Notes on “Memory Stick Duo” “Memory Stick Duo” is a new, compact version of the standard- sized “Memory Stick” recording medium. You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” on your TV by inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into an adapter before inserting it into the TV. •...
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Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” To insert a “Memory Stick” Locate the “Memory Stick” slot (see page 103) and insert the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot as illustrated. Insert the “Memory Stick” media with the v symbol upward.
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Displaying thumbnails of still images and movie files You can view up to 20 still images and VIDEO movies on the “Memory Stick” index. MODE MEMORY DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER STICK HD/DVD Insert a “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot of the TV. For details on inserting a “Memory Stick”, see page 46.
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“On” Still images in DCF compliant JPEG files recorded on a Sony digital still camera or digital video camera recorder Movies in MPEG1 files recorded on a Sony digital still camera or digital video camera. “Off” JPEG still pictures and MPEG1 movies in the folder...
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Notes • The Relative file icon is added with the first file of those in the same file format (JPEG, MPEG1, and others) and having the file name with the same last 4-digits. • If you delete the file with the Relative file icon, the other related files are all deleted at the same time.
Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Viewing still images and VIDEO movies in sequence — Slide Show You can view the still images and MODE MEMORY DRC-MF movies stored on a “Memory Stick” with PALETTE V CENTER STICK a specified interval. HD/DVD Insert a “Memory Stick”...
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To exit the “Slide Show” Press on the remote. To change still images and movies in “Slide Show” manually 1 Press MEMORY STICK to display the “Memory Stick Home”. 2 Move up or down to select “Slide Show”, then press The “Slide Show”...
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Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Notes • The “Movie Player” (page 57) cannot be displayed when “Advance” is set to “Auto”. • You cannot specify the interval when “Advance” is set to “Manual”. • When “Advance” is set to “Auto”, a movie file is played to the end regardless of the specified interval.
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Viewing a still image VIDEO on the full screen MODE MEMORY DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER STICK HD/DVD Insert a “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot of the TV. For details on inserting a “Memory Stick”, see page 46. Press MEMORY STICK to display the “Memory Stick Home”. Move up/down/right/ Still image index menu...
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Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Press Image setup menu The image setup menu appears. Return Information Protect Rotate To display another still Delete image that is not the Close previous or next image, move up to select “Return”, then press The “Memory Stick No : 1/1234 File : 100MSDCF/SJP0001.JPG...
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Rotating a still image You can rotate a thumbnail of the still VIDEO image that you have selected from the “Memory Stick Home” or a still image displayed on the full screen, in 90 MODE degree increments clockwise or MEMORY DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER...
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Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) To rotate a full screen image 1 After displaying an image on the full screen (see page 53), press The image setup menu appears. 2 Move up or down to select “Rotate”, then press 3 Move up or down to select the rotating direction, then press Each time you press...
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Playing movies — Movie Player VIDEO MODE MEMORY DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER STICK HD/DVD Insert a “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot of the TV. For details on inserting a “Memory Stick”, see page 46. Press MEMORY STICK to display the “Memory Stick Home”. Move up/down/right/ Movie index menu...
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Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Move up or down to select “Movie Player”, Return then press The Movie Player appears. Full Screen Menu No : 124/1234 File : SJP0001.MPG Size : 320x240 Date : 2003.MAY.31 1:00PM FR : FF : Select : Confirm : Movie Player Operation menu...
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Move up or down to select “B / X”, then press The movie playback starts. At the end of the movie, it returns to the beginning and stops. To stop playback manually, move up or down to select “x” and press To select the sound 1 On the Movie Player screen, move...
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Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) To display the movie on the full screen 1 Display the Movie Player, following steps 1 to 4 on page 57. 2 Move up or down to select “Full Screen”, then press The movie is displayed on the full screen, and playback starts automatically.
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Protecting still images or movies VIDEO You can protect a still image or movie from inaccidental erasure. The protect can be unlocked. MODE MEMORY DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER STICK HD/DVD Insert a “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot of the TV. For details on inserting a “Memory Stick”, see page 46.
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Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) To protect a full screen image 1 After displaying a still image on the full screen (see page 53), press The image setup menu appears. 2 Move up or down to select “Protect”, then press 3 Move up or down to select “On”, then press To protect a movie on the Movie Player...
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Deleting a still image or movie VIDEO You can delete unnecessary still image and movie files from the “Memory Stick”. Before deleting, make sure they MODE MEMORY DRC-MF are really unnecessary because the PALETTE V CENTER STICK deleted images cannot be restored. HD/DVD Insert a “Memory Stick”...
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Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Notes • When “Digi. Cam. Mode” is set to “On”, deleting a file with the Relative file icon deletes the other related files at the same time. (See page 48). • Before performing deleting, confirm the file information. •...
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Displaying the current status of “Memory Stick” You can display the “Memory Stick” VIDEO type, total capacity, used capacity and free capacity of the “Memory Stick”. MODE MEMORY DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER STICK HD/DVD Insert a “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot of the TV. For details on inserting a “Memory Stick”, see page 46.
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Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Selecting folders VIDEO To view the still images and movies stored in different folders using a computer, you need to select the folder. MODE MEMORY Before operating this function, make DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER STICK sure that “Digi.
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Move right to select the folder list. Move up or down to select the folder which includes the file you want to view, then press Move up or down to select “Close”, then press or move left. The still images and movies included in the selected folder are displayed on “Memory Stick Home”.
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Using the “Memory Stick” viewer (continued) Sorting images — Options VIDEO You can change the displaying order of the images in a “Memory Stick”, in alphabetical order by filename, in MODE chronological order by recording date. MEMORY DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER STICK Before operating this function, make sure that “Digi.
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Displaying either still images or movies — Options VIDEO You can display either the still images or the movies that are stored in a “Memory Stick”. MODE MEMORY DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER Before operating this function, make STICK sure that “Digi. Cam. Mode” is set to “Off”.
Adjusting Your Setup (MENU) Introducing the menu system The MENU button lets you open a menu and change the settings of your TV. The following is an overview of the menu system. Name of the current menu Menu level 1 Return icon Picture icon S e t u p...
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Level 1 Level 3/Level 4/Function Level 2/Level 3 Displays still pictures and movies stored in a “Memory “Memory “Memory Stick Stick”. Menu” Stick” You can also display this menu by pressing MEMORY STICK on the remote. “Wide Screen” Selects the wide screen mode: “Wide Mode”...
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Introducing the menu system (continued) Level 1 Level 2/Level 3 Level 3/Level 4/Function “Setup” “Label” Selects one of the prefixed labels or assign your own label in “Edit” position. “Video 1” t “VCR” t “SAT” t “Game” t “Edit” “Color System” Selects the color system: “Auto”...
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How to use the menu Press MENU to VIDEO P i c t u r e display the menu. D R C - M F : D R C 1 2 5 0 D R C P a l e t t e : C u s t o m 1 P i c t u r e M o d e : P e r s o n a l...
Changing the “Picture” setting VIDEO The “Picture” menu allows you to: MODE adjust the picture setting, view higher DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER quality pictures and reduce picture noise. MENU HD/DVD P i c t u r e Press MENU. D R C - M F : D R C 1 2 5 0 D R C P a l e t t e : C u s t o m 1...
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Select “Picture Adjustment” adjust the picture quality when “Picture Mode” is set to “Personal”. P i c t u r e A d j u s t m e n t P i c t u r e B r i g h t n e s s C o l o r H u e S h a r p n e s s...
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Changing the “Picture” setting (continued) Adjusting the “Picture Adjustment” options You can access the “Picture Adjustment” menu only when you have selected “Personal” for “Picture Mode”. Display the “Picture” menu and select “Personal” for “Picture Mode”. Move up or down to P i c t u r e A d j u s t m e n t select “Picture P i c t u r e...
Changing the “Sound” setting The “Sound” menu allows you to adjust VIDEO the sound setting and adjust the volume automatically. You can also listen to the sound with surround effect. MODE DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER MENU HD/DVD Press MENU. P i c t u r e D R C - M F : D R C 1 2 5 0 D R C P a l e t t e :...
Changing the “Sound” setting (continued) Select “Balance” adjust the balance between the left and right speaker volume. Move down or left to increase the left speaker’s volume, up or right to incease the right speaker’s volume, then press “Intelligent Volume” adjust the volume of all TV programs and video inputs automatically.
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Adjusting the “Sound Adjustment” options You can access the “Sound Adjustment” menu only when you have selected “Personal” for “Sound Mode”. Display the “Sound” menu and select “Personal” for “Sound Mode”. Move up or down to S o u n d A d j u s t m e n t select “Sound T r e b l e B a s s...
Entering the “Memory Stick” VIDEO menu MODE DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER The “Memory Stick” menu allows you to view still pictures and movies stored MENU in a “Memory Stick”. Insert a “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot. For details on using HD/DVD a “Memory Stick”, see pages 42 to 69.
Changing the “Wide Screen” setting VIDEO The “Wide Screen” menu allows MODE you to watch the picture filling DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER the 16:9 screen of the TV. MENU HD/DVD Press MENU. P i c t u r e D R C - M F : D R C 1 2 5 0 D R C P a l e t t e : C u s t o m 1...
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Changing the “Wide Screen” setting (continued) Select “V Center” adjust the vertical position of the picture within the screen in “Wide Zoom” or “Zoom” mode. Move up or down to move the picture, then press “V Size” adjust the vertical size of the picture within the screen in “Wide Zoom”...
Operating the “Multi Picture” VIDEO PROG using the menu INDEX MODE DRC-MF The “Multi Picture” menu allows you to PALETTE V CENTER use the TWIN pictures, or PROGRAM MENU INDEX feature. HD/DVD Press MENU. P i c t u r e D R C - M F : D R C 1 2 5 0 D R C P a l e t t e :...
Changing the “Setup” setting VIDEO The “Setup” menu allows you to adjust MODE the setup of your TV. For example, you DRC-MF PALETTE V CENTER can change the menu language, preset channels, etc. MENU HD/DVD Number buttons JUMP Press MENU. P i c t u r e D R C - M F : D R C 1 2 5 0...
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Select “Picture Position” adjust the position of the picture if it is not aligned with the TV screen. P i c t u r e P o s i t i o n P i c t u r e R o t a t i o n P i c t u r e V - P o s i t i o n S e l e c t : C o n f i r m :...
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Changing the “Setup” setting (continued) Select “S Input” select the S video input mode. Move up or down to select “Auto” to receive the S video signal automatically when the signals are input through both the video input) and (video input) jacks of the same video input channel, then press To deactivate the S video input, select “Off”, then press Notes...
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Adjusting the alignment of the picture The picture may be out of alignment with the TV screen due to the influence of the earth’s magnetic field. You can adjust the position of the picture if it is not aligned. After selecting “Picture Position”, move up or P i c t u r e R o t a t i o n...
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Changing the “Setup” setting (continued) Presetting channels manually M a n u a l P r o g r a m After selecting “Channel P r o g r a m : Setup”, move up or T V S y s t e m : B / G V H F L o w down to select “Manual...
If you are not satisfied with the picture and sound quality, you may be able to improve them by using the “Fine” tuning feature. (1) Move up or down M a n u a l P r o g r a m to select “Fine”, then P r o g r a m : T V S y s t e m :...
Changing the “Setup” setting (continued) Changing the order of the preset channels (“Program Edit”) After performing “Auto Program” or “Manual Program”, you can change the preset channel assigned to each program number to preference. After selecting “Program P r o g r a m Edit Edit”under “Channel P r o g r a m : Edit...
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Skipping unwanted or unused channels (“Skip”) After performing automatic channel presetting, you can erase unwanted or unused channels. After selecting “Manual M a n u a l P r o g r a m Program” under “Channel P r o g r a m : T V S y s t e m : B / G Setup”, make sure...
Changing the “Setup” setting (continued) Assigning labels to the preset channels (“Program Label”) You can assign a label (such as station name) of up to 5 characters to each preset channel. After selecting “Program P r o g r a m L a b e l Label”under “Channel P r o g r a m : L a b e l :...
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Blocking channels (“Program Block”) After selecting “Program P r o g r a m B l o c k Block” under “Channel P r o g r a m : B l o c k : O f f Setup”, make sure “Program”...
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Changing the “Setup” setting (continued) Assigning labels to the connected audio/video equipment (“Video Label”) You can assign one of the prefixed labels (such as VCR, SAT, etc.) or your favorite label to the audio/video equipment connected to the video inputs of the TV. To assign a prefixed label After selecting “Video V i d e o L a b e l...
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To assign your favorite label 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 94 and select “Edit” in step 4, then press 2 Move up or down to scroll through the label characters (A to Z, 0 to 9, etc.), then press to confirm the highlighted character.
Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following troubleshooting guide. If the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer. Possible cause Solutions Symptom Page • Check the antenna cable and Snowy picture • The connection is...
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– • The antenna direction • Adjust the antenna direction. Contact needs adjustment. a Sony dealer for advice. • Use of a booster is • Turn off or disconnect the booster if – inappropriate. it is in use.
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• The antenna direction • Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a – Sony dealer for advice. needs adjustment. The sound switches between stereo and • The broadcast signal • Press A/B until a better sound is heard.
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Possible cause Solutions Page Symptom • During a transition The wide screen between two programs, mode changes the TV detects the spontaneously optimum wide screen — when “Auto Wide” mode. During this is “On”. period, an irregular wide screen mode may appear.
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Troubleshooting (continued) Page Possible cause Solutions Symptom • When “Digi. Cam. • Set “Digi. Cam. Mode” to “Off” and ”Too many files. Mode” is set to “On”, select the folder. Cannot enter Digital 2,000 files or less can be Camera Mode.” is displayed.
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Page Possible cause Solutions Symptom • Some shooting Cannot play games which shooting games. involve pointing a light beam at the TV screen with an electronic gun or rifle cannot be used with your TV. For detail, see the instruction manual supplied with the video game software.
Count the number of times the 1 indicator flashes. Press ! (main power) to turn off your TV. Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the 1 indicator flashed. Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of your TV.
Identifying parts and controls Front and inside the drop-down panel Front panel L(MONO) AUTO PROG PROG MENU Inside the drop-down panel L(MONO) AUTO PROG PROG MENU Function Button/connector Page Turn off completely or turn on the TV. 2 “Memory Stick” Flashes when the data is being indicator read from a “Memory Stick”.
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Identifying parts and controls (continued) Rear 120W MAX 8Ω SYNC (MONO) Connector Function Page Connect to S video output of video equipment. Connect to video/audio outputs of video equipment. Connect to video/audio inputs of audio/video equipment. Connect to component video outputs on a DVD player.
Remote control The names/symbols of buttons on the remote are indicated in different colors to represent the available functions. VIDEO Label color Button function White For general TV operations Green For Teletext operations MODE DRC-MF Yellow For TWIN picture operations PALETTE V CENTER Pink...
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Identifying parts and controls (continued) Button Page Function VIDEO ?/1 •Power. •Use with the number buttons to set up the remote. DRC-MF Customize the picture Reality VIDEO PALETTE and Clarity levels. DRC-MF MODE Select DRC-MF mode. CENTER SP Select TV’s center speaker MODE mode.
Specifications KV-HR36 M61 Power requirements 220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption (W) Indicated on the rear of the TV. Television system B/G, I, D/K, M Color system PAL, PAL 60, SECAM, NTSC4.43, NTSC3.58 Available language for English, Farsi, French Teletext Stereo/Bilingual system NICAM Stereo/Bilingual B/G, I, D/K;...