© 2007 Sony Corporation
3-097-566-13(1)
LCD Digital Color TV
Operating Instructions
KDL-70XBR3
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
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.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
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:
s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
s Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
s Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
For Customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Safety
s Operate the TV only on 120 V AC.
s
Use the AC power cord specified by Sony
and suitable for the voltage where you use it.
s 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.
s
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.
s If you will not be using the TV for several
days, disconnect the power by pulling the
plug itself. Never pull on the cord.
s For details concerning safety precautions,
see “Important Safety Instructions” on
page 4.
Installing
s The TV should be installed near an easily
accessible power outlet.
s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not
block the ventilation openings.
s Do not install the TV in a hot or humid
place, or in a place subject to excessive dust
or mechanical vibration.
s Avoid operating the TV at temperatures
below 41°F (5°C).
s 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 due to
moisture condensation. In this case, please
wait a few hours to let the moisture
evaporate before turning on the TV.
s 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.
CAUTION
Use the following Sony appliance(s) only with
the following WALL-MOUNT BRACKET.
Use with other WALL-MOUNT BRACKET
may cause instability and possibly result in
injury.
To Customers
Sufficient expertise is required for installing the
specified product. Be sure to subcontract the
installation to Sony dealers or licensed
contractors and pay adequate attention to safety
during the installation.
Note
This television 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.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located
at the rear of the TV. Record these
numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model: KDL-70XBR3
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
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
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,
NE PAS OUVRIR
PRECAUCION
RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO
NO ABRIR
Pursuant to FCC regulations, you are
cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could
void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Sony Appliance Model No.
Sony Wall-Mount
Bracket Model No.
SU-WL500
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Trademark Information
TruSurround XT, SRS and ( ) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs,
Inc.
Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the following US
patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered
trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.
“BRAVIA” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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.
“x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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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 openings. 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.
USE
AC power cord
Observe the followings to prevent the AC power cord being damaged. If
the AC power cord is damaged, it may result in a fire or an electric shock.
Stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it.
s Do not place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse.
s Do not pinch, bend, or twist the cord excessively. The core lines may
be bared and cut, and cause a short-circuit, resulting in a fire or an
electric shock.
s Do not convert or damage the power cord.
s Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the
power cord.
s Do not move the TV with the power cord
plugged in.
s Keep the power cord away from heat sources.
s When you disconnect the AC power cord,
disconnect it from the wall outlet first.
s Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting the power cord. Do not
pull the power cord.
s Do not use the supplied AC power cord on any other equipment.
s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, not other brands.
Wall outlet
The TV set with a three-wire grounding type AC
power cord plug must be connected to an AC power
socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
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 a fire.
Contact your electrician to have the outlet changed.
Wiring
When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the AC power cord for your safety.
Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may damage the TV set.
Electric shock
Do not touch the AC power cord or the TV with a wet
hand. If you plug/unplug the AC power cord from the
TV with a wet hand, it may cause electric shock.
Lightning storms
For added protection for this TV 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.
When not in use
If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV set should be
disconnected from the AC power outlet for environmental and safety
reasons. The TV set is not disconnected from the AC power source when
the TV set is switched off. To disconnect the TV set completely, pull the
plug from the AC power outlet. However, some TV sets may have features
which need the TV set to be left in standby to work correctly. The
instructions in this manual will inform you if this applies.
Overloading
This TV set is designed to operate on a 120 V
AC supply only. Take care not to connect too
many appliances to the same AC power outlet
as this could result in a fire or an electric shock.
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Optional equipment
Do not install optional components too close to the TV set. Picture
distortion and/or noisy sound may occur if the TV set is positioned in close
proximity to any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.
Small accessories removal and fittable
Keep small accessories out of children’s reach.
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.
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 U.S.A. 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 National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
BATTERIES
s Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
s Do not short circuit, disassemble or overheat the batteries.
s Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type.
Disposal of used batteries
To preserve our environment, dispose of used batteries according to your
local laws or regulations.
CLEANING
Cleaning the AC power plug
Unplug the AC power plug and clean it regularly. If
the plug is covered with dust and it picks up
moisture, its insulation may deteriorate and result in
a fire.
Cleaning the screen surface/
cabinet of the TV set
Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this
TV. 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 a 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. The ventilation holes can
accumulate dust over time. To ensure proper ventilation, we recommend
removing the dust periodically (once a month) using a vacuum cleaner.
MAGNETIC INFLUENCE
This TV contains a strong magnet in the speaker unit that generates a
magnetic field. Keep any items susceptible to magnetic fields away from
the speaker.
SOUND
If a snapping or popping sound from the TV is
continuous or frequent while the TV is operat-
ing, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or
service technician. It is normal for some TV’s
to make occasional snapping or popping
sounds, particularly when being turned on or
off.
CARRYING THE TV
Carrying the TV in the specified manner
To avoid dropping the TV and causing serious injury, be sure to follow
these guidelines:
s Before carrying the TV set, disconnect all cables.
s Carrying this TV set requires at least four people.
s When you carry the TV set, place your hand as illustrated and hold it
securely. Do not put stress on the LCD panel and the frame around the
screen.
s When lifting or moving the TV set, hold it firmly from the bottom.
Two people who carry the center position of the TV at the rear side,
hold the handles at the rear of the TV.
s When carrying the TV set, do not subject it to shocks or vibration, or
excessive force.
Antenna lead-in wire
Antenna discharge unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
Ground clamps
Power service grounding
electrode system
(NEC Art 250 Part H)
Ground clamps
Electric service
equipment
NEC: National Electrical Code
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VENTILATION
The slots and openings in the TV are provided for necessary ventilation.
To ensure reliable operation of the TV, and to protect it from overheating,
these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.
Unless proper ventilation is provided, the TV may
gather dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation,
observe the following:
s Do not install the TV face up or down or sideways.
s Do not install the TV turned over or upside down.
s Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth
or other materials.
s Never block the slots and openings by placing
the TV on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface.
s Never place the TV in a confined space, such as a
bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper
ventilation is provided.
Objects and ventilation holes
Never push objects of any kind into the TV through the
cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short out parts that could result in a fire or an electric
shock. Do not place any objects on the TV.
MOISTURE
Moisture and flammable objects
s 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 a fire or an electric shock.
s Do not let this TV get wet. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the TV. If any liquid or solid
object does fall through, do not operate the TV.
It may result in electric shock or damage to the
TV. Have it checked immediately by qualified
personnel.
s The TV shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on the TV.
s To prevent fire, keep flammable objects or open
flame (e.g. candles) away from the TV.
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Installed on the wall
Leave at least this
space around the
set.
Never install the TV set as follows:
Air circulation is blocked. Air circulation is blocked.
Wall
Wall
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INSTALLATION
Wall mount installation requires the use of a Wall-Mount Bracket. When
installing or removing, using the Wall-Mount Bracket, be sure to use
qualified contractors. If not properly secured during installation or removal
from the Wall-Mount Bracket, the TV may fall and cause serious injury.
Optional wall mount
Observe the following when installing the TV using a Wall-Mount
Bracket.
s Be sure to follow the operating instructions supplied with the
Wall-Mount Bracket when installing the TV.
s Be sure to attach the brackets supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket.
s Do not hang the TV from the ceiling. It may fall and cause serious
injury.
Placement
The TV should be installed near an easily accessible AC power outlet.
Observe the following in placing the TV. Otherwise the
TV may fall from the stand or wall mount, causing
damage or serious injury.
s Place the TV on a stable, level surface.
s Do not hang anything on the TV. Do not allow
children to climb on the TV.
Do not install the TV in places subject to extreme temperature, for example
in direct sunlight, or near a radiator, or heating vent. If the TV is exposed
to extreme temperature, the TV may overheat and cause deformation of the
casing or cause the TV to malfunction. Do not install the TV in a place
exposed to direct air conditioning. If the TV is installed in such a location,
moisture may condense inside and may cause a malfunction.
s Never place the TV in hot, oily, humid or
excessively dusty places.
s Do not install the TV where insects may
enter.
s Do not install the TV where it may be
exposed to mechanical vibration.
s Do not install the TV in a location where it may protrude, such as on
or behind a pillar, or where you might bump your head on it.
Otherwise, it may result in injury.
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 a wall or pillar.
Placement for viewing
It is recommended to watch the TV at a distance of 3 - 7 times that of the
screen height, and in moderate brightness. Watching the TV for too long
or in a dark room may cause eye fatigue. To obtain a clear picture, do not
expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. If possible, use
spot lighting directed down from the ceiling.
Outdoor use
Do not install this TV outdoors. If the TV is exposed to
rain, it may result in a fire or an electric shock. If the TV
is exposed to direct sunlight, the TV may heat up and
cause damage to the TV.
Vehicle, ships and other vessels
Do not install this TV in a vehicle.
Bumping of the vehicle may cause the TV to fall down
and cause injury.
Do not install this TV in a ship or vessel. If the TV is
exposed to seawater, it may cause a fire or damage the
TV.
Medical institutions
Do not place this TV in a place where medical
equipment is in use.
It may cause a malfunction of medical instruments.
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
s Adjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbors. Sound carries
very easily at night. Therefore, closing the windows or using
headphones is suggested.
s When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive
levels, as hearing damage may result.
LCD SCREEN
s Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and
has effective pixels of 99.99% or more, black dots 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.
s Do not expose the LCD screen surface to direct sun light. Doing so
may damage the LCD panel.
s Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on top of the
TV. The image may be uneven or the LCD panel may be damaged.
s 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
phenomenon improve as the temperature rises.
s Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously. It
should disappear after a few moments.
s The screen and cabinet get warm when the TV is in use. This is not a
malfunction.
s Avoid spraying insect repellent with volatile material on the screen.
s Avoid prolonged contact with rubber or plastic made material.
Broken pieces
Do not throw anything at the TV.
The screen glass may break by the impact and cause
serious injury.
If the surface of the TV cracks, do not touch it until
you have unplugged the AC power cord.
Otherwise electric shock may result.
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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.
SERVICING
Servicing
Do not attempt to service the TV yourself since opening
the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician certifies in writing that he/she has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that
have the same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in a fire, an
electric shock or other hazards.
Safety check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the unit, ask
the service technician to perform routine safety checks
(as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the
unit is in safe operating condition, and to so certify. Ask
a qualified service technician to dispose of the unit.
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Contents
Getting Started
Welcome to the World of ™ .........................................................................10
Connecting the TV .........................................................................................................10
Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System.........................................................11
HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box ................................................................................11
Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna.......................................................................12
VCR, Cable and Antenna..........................................................................................13
When Connecting to Optional Equipment...................................................................14
Installing the TV .............................................................................................................16
Preventing the TV from Toppling Over......................................................................16
Bundling the Connecting Cables...............................................................................17
Connecting the AC Power Cord ................................................................................17
When Installing on a Wall..........................................................................................18
Setting Up the Channel List – Initial Setup..................................................................19
Basic Operations
Remote Control ..............................................................................................................20
Programming the Remote Control ...............................................................................24
Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control....................................................26
TV Controls.....................................................................................................................29
Using the Menus
Overview of MENU .........................................................................................................30
Picture Settings..............................................................................................................32
Sound Settings...............................................................................................................35
Screen Settings..............................................................................................................37
Channel Settings............................................................................................................39
Parental Lock Settings ..................................................................................................40
Setup Settings................................................................................................................43
PC Settings.....................................................................................................................46
Other Information
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................48
PC Input Signal Reference Chart..................................................................................51
Specifications.................................................................................................................52
Index................................................................................................................................53
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Getting Started
Welcome to the World of ™
Thank you for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color Television. This
manual is for model KDL-70XBR3. The packing box contains accessories
(see “Supplied accessories” on page 52).
For optimum picture performance, your new BRAVIA TV is capable of
receiving high definition programming through its integrated tuner. It is also
capable of receiving HDTV content from a cable or satellite box via the
video inputs (HDMI and Y/P
B/PR component video; see page 11).
Connecting the TV
To display clear, crisp pictures, your TV must be connected properly. To
properly connect your TV, follow the basic connections provided in this
section. Advanced connection examples are provided in the separate Quick
Setup Guide accompanied with your TV. The Quick Setup Guide provides a
variety of optional equipment connection diagrams.
It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using the
supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm
twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio frequency, resulting in signal
deterioration.
When the antenna/cable connection is done, you must perform an Initial Setup
so your TV will create a list of channels you can view (see page 19). After you
can receive and view programming you should select the proper
Wide Mode
setting to display the picture in your preferred aspect ratio. See “Changing the
Wide Screen Mode” on page 23.
Getting Started
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Getting Started
Cable System and
VHF/UHF Antenna
System
Connecting a cable system to the CABLE input or an external VHF/UHF
antenna to the VHF/UHF input will allow you to enjoy high definition and
standard definition digital programming (if available in your area) along
with the standard definition analog programming.
HD Cable Box/
HD Satellite Box
You can also enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to high
definition cable service or high definition satellite service. For the best
possible picture, make sure you connect these components to your TV via
the HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your TV.
✍ This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for
both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC).
✍ Press ANT to switch between VHF/UHF and cable.
Antenna cable
CATV cable
A
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(V
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Y
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B
P
R
L
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HD/DVD IN
(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)
VIDEO IN
RGB
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
AUDIO
PC IN
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L
R
IN
8
OUT
IN
High Definition Cable Box/
High Definition Satellite Box
CATV/Satellite
antenna cable
Audio
cable
Rear of TV
HDMI
cable
Component
video cable
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
Y (green)
P
B (blue)
P
R (red)
Component video (Y, PB, PR) or HDMI connection is necessary to view
480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p (except for HDMI IN 3) formats.
Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in its native
resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.
Getting Started
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Satellite Receiver
and Cable/Antenna
VHF/UHF
CABLE
A
U
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(V
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AUDIO
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AUDIO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
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Y
P
B
P
R
L
R
AUDIO
HD/DVD IN
(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)
VIDEO IN
RGB
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
AUDIO
PC IN
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Satellite receiver
A/V cable
VIDEO (yellow)
Satellite
antenna
cable
S VIDEO
S VIDEO cable
AUDIO-L (white)
AUDIO-R (red)
CATV cable
Rear of TV
Antenna cable
✍ If your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO
cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.
Getting Started
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Getting Started
VCR, Cable and
Antenna
VHF/UHF
CABLE
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
AUDIO
L
R
L
(MONO)
R
AUDIO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
1
564
Y
P
B
P
R
L
R
AUDIO
HD/DVD IN
(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)
VIDEO IN
RGB
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
AUDIO
PC IN
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Coaxial
cable
Rear of TV
VIDEO (yellow)
VCR
A/V cable
S VIDEO
S VIDEO cable
Coaxial
cable
CATV cable
Splitter
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
Antenna
cable
✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow)
instead of the S VIDEO cable.
Getting Started
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When Connecting to Optional Equipment
VHF/UHF
CABLE
PC IN
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
L
R
L
R
IN
IN
1
564
Y
PB
PR
L
R
HD/DVD IN
(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)
VIDEO IN
7
8
9
9
7
8
4
5
6
qd
qs
qa
0
IN
3
2
VIDEO
L
(MONO)
R
AUDIO
VIDEO IN
1
2
3
Left side
Rear
For service use only
Item Description
1
Headphones jack
Connects to your headphones. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug
adapter (not supplied).
2
VIDEO IN 2
R-AUDIO-
L (MONO)/VIDEO
Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other video
equipment such as video game equipment.
✍ If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV’s L (MONO)
audio input jack.
3
4
HDMI IN 3
HDMI IN 7/8
HDMI AUDIO IN/
L-R
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital
audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such
as a set-top box, Blu-ray Disc
TM
Player, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports
enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio.
If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN
8 (with HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO
IN(L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 8. (DVI connector is for video signals only.)
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Getting Started
✍ Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo.
✍ Do not connect a PC to the TV’s HDMI input. Use the PC IN (RGB IN) input
instead when connecting a PC.
✍ HDMI connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p
(except for HDMI IN 3) formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of
picture in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.
5
AC IN
Connects the supplied AC power cord.
6
VIDEO IN 1
S VIDEO
Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has
S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than composite video (7).
7
VIDEO IN 1/4
VIDEO/L(MONO)-
AUDIO-R
Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A/V equipment such as a VCR
or other video equipment. A third composite video and audio jacks (VIDEO 2) is located on
the left side of the TV.
8
HD/DVD IN 5/6
(1080p/1080i/720p
480p/480i)/
L-AUDIO-R
Connect to your equipment’s component video (YP
B
P
R
) and audio (L/R) jacks. Component
video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (6) or the composite video (7)
connections.
✍ Component video (YP
B
P
R
) connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p,
1080i and 1080p formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in
a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.
9
PC IN 9
(RGB/AUDIO)
Connect to a personal computer’s video output connector using HD15-HD15 cable (analog
RGB, supplied). Can also be connected to other analog RGB devices.
See “PC Input Signal Reference Chart” on page 51 for the signals that can be displayed.
✍ For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to use an adapter
(not supplied). If this is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before
connecting the HD15-HD15 cable.
✍ If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of PC
Settings as described on page 47.
0
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
Connect to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment. You can use
these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system. For details, see page 36.
qa
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
Connects to the optical audio input of digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby* digital
compatible. (DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) is only available for digital channels.)
qs
VHF/UHF
Connects to your VHF/UHF antenna.
qd
CABLE
Connects to your cable signal.
✍ VHF/UHF input receives over-the-air broadcast signal frequencies and CABLE
input receives CATV signal frequencies.
✍ Press ANT to switch between VHF/UHF and cable.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Item Description
HDMI-to-DVI cable
HDMI adapter Audio cable
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Installing the TV
Preventing the TV
from Toppling Over
1 Attaching the Support Belt.
1 Screw the support belt (supplied) to the TV stand with a wood screw
(supplied).
2 Attach the support belt to the stand with the securing screw (supplied)
using a coin, etc.
3 Adjust the length by pulling the support belt toward you while holding
the TV stand.
2 Securing the TV to the wall with cords.
1 Thread strong cords or chains (not supplied) through the handle on the
rear side of the TV, and tie firmly.
2 Secure the cords or chains to a stable place, such as a wall or column.
✍ Be sure to take measures to prevent the TV from toppling over and
causing injury.
✍ The supplied wood screw may not be used depending on the type of TV
stand. In this case, or when the securing strength is not enough, use
commercial screws 1/8 to 3/16 inches (3 to 4 mm) diameter to fit to the
TV stand. Consult your dealer about the types of screw.
2
3
1
2
1
Tie
firmly
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Getting Started
Bundling the
Connecting Cables
You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below.
Connecting the AC
Power Cord
1 Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the AC IN jack of the TV.
2 Secure the AC plug holder to the display’s AC IN jack.
✍ Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables.
✍ When you unplug the AC power cord, drag the holder down by pushing
both sides of the holder, then pull out the plug.
AC IN (power
supply input) jack
on the display
AC plug holder
(supplied)
1 Attach the AC plug holder
to the AC power cord.
2 Clip on to the AC IN
jack until you hear
clicking.
AC power cord
(supplied)
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When Installing
on a Wall
This TV can be installed on a wall using the Wall-Mount Bracket (sold
separately). Be sure to use the specified Wall-Mount Bracket (see page 2).
Do not place the TV face down or lay flat on its back, the panel may be
damaged. Be sure to keep the TV in its upright position at all times. The
guide stickers have been provided with the TV for your convenience to
locate the screw holes when you put the TV back on the stand. Apply the
stickers to the TV before removing the screws. Follow the steps below to
remove the Table-Top Stand first, then use the instruction guide that
accompanied the Wall-Mount Bracket (sold separately) to mount the TV on
the wall.
To remove the Stand
1 Disconnect all the cables from the TV.
2 Start removing the screws behind the TV. (See illustration below) Do
not remove any other screws from the TV.
3 Attach the hooks of your Wall-Mount Bracket.
4 When screws are removed, lift the TV off the stand.
Make sure the task is carried out by four people. Do not attempt to lift
the TV by yourself.
For bracket installation, refer to the instruction guide provided by the Wall-
Mount Bracket model for your TV. Sufficient expertise is required in
installing this TV, especially to determine the strength of the wall for
withstanding the TV’s weight. For product protection and safety reasons,
Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model
designed for your TV and the wall-mounting of your TV should be
performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors.
✍ Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to wall-
mount the TV.
R
R
R
2
1
1
Guide stickers
When you put the TV back on the
stand
Align the line on the sticker with
the ridge line of the stand.
✍ Be sure to store the removed screws, Table-Top Stand and spare guide
stickers in a safe place until you are ready to reattach the Table-Top
Stand. Use the supplied guide stickers when you put the TV back on the
stand. Keep the screws away from small children.
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Getting Started
Setting Up the Channel List – Initial Setup
After you finish connecting the TV, you can run the Initial Setup to create a
list of available analog and digital channels. The Initial Setup screen
appears when you turn on the TV for the first time after hooking it up.
1 Press to turn on the TV.
The Initial Setup screen appears.
2 Press V/v to highlight the on-screen
display language. Then press . The
message “Start auto program now?”
appears.
3 Press V/v to highlight “Yes” then press .
Auto Program performed through Initial Setup will automatically
create a list of receivable channels from both VHF/UHF antenna and
cable TV channels if both sources are connected.
To run Auto Program again at a later time
Use the Auto Program feature, see page 39.
✍ If you select “No” during Initial Setup, the Initial Setup screen will
reappear each time you turn on the TV until you complete Auto
Program.
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Basic Operations
Remote Control
Button Description
1 TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the video inputs.
✍ See page 43 for information on setting up the video
input labels, including the Skip function.
2 SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (Off,
15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120) that you want the TV to remain on
before shutting off. To cancel Sleep, press SLEEP repeatedly
until Off appears.
3 FUNCTION
Buttons
The FUNCTION button indicator lights up momentarily when
pressed to show which external equipment the remote control
is operating. When the remote control is set to operate the
external equipment, these buttons will operate the equipment
you choose. You must first press one of these FUNCTION
buttons to operate the corresponding equipment. See page 24
for programming the remote control.
4 0 - 9, ENT Press 0 - 9 to select a channel; the channel changes after two
seconds. Press ENT to change channels immediately.
5 Use with the 0-9 and ENT buttons to select digital channels.
For example, to enter 2.1, press , , and ENT.
6 JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The TV
alternates between the current channel and the last channel that
was selected.
7 ANT Press to change between the VHF/UHF input and the CABLE
input.
8 SURROUND Press to select TruSurround XT audio effect or Off to turn this
feature off.
9 SOUND Press to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic for
enhanced treble and bass, Standard for spoken dialog and
Custom for flat setting.
2 1
✍ The 5 button, CH + button and PLAY button have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when
operating the TV.
✍ Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e
and
E on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control’s
battery compartment.
,
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Basic Operations
Button Description
0 GUIDE Press to display the guide when you are watching analog or
digital channels.
Using the Guide
The guide allows you to select the channels from a channel list.
The guide also provides information about the current program
being shown on each channel (if information is available from
the station).
✍ 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.
Using the Program Options Setting
The program options setting allows you to customize the
program settings on the currently tuned channel.
Alternate Audio
(When available)
Each program has a main video and audio
stream (the video or audio you see or hear
when the channel is first tuned), and may
have alternate streams. This option allows
you to select from the alternate audio stream,
when the broadcaster provides an alternate
audio stream (for instance, the audio may
contain a different language).
qa RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen when displaying
MENU items and settings.
Make Way for Ducks!
Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley, two
wayward ducks on a unique mission.
1:26 Remaining
FAM
C23.1
1 ABC
10 DISC
23.1
FAM
36 TLC
65 HIST
68 SHOW
TV-G
CCCC
V
S
L
D
1080i
16:9
Audio 1 English
Audio 2 English
Alt. Audio
Alternate Audio
Information
banner
Channel
list
Program
options
(Continued)
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qs BD/DVD or
DVR/VCR
Operating
Buttons
When
FUNCTION
is switched on
BD (Blu-ray Disc)/DVD
or
DVR/VCR
, these buttons operate the video equipment you have
programmed into the remote control. For details, see “Using
Other Equipment with Your Remote Control” on page 26.
&
m
PREV
: Press to replay the current program from the
previous chapter mark (if any) or from the beginning of the live
TV cache.
REPLAY
: Press to replay the current program for a set
period of time.
ADVANCE
: Press to advance forward a set period of time
when playing back a recorded program.
M
&
NEXT
: Press to advance forward to the next chapter mark
(if any) or to live TV when playing back a recorded program.
m
(fast reverse)
: Press to play a program in fast rewind
mode.
H
PLAY
: Press to play a program at a normal speed.
M
(fast forward)
: Press to play a program in fast forward
mode.
X
PAU S E
: Press to pause playback.
x
STOP
: Press to stop the playback of a recorded program.
qd VISUAL
SEARCH
Only for Sony DVD recorders with the visual search function.
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the
DVD recorder.
qf MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore
the sound.
✍ The MUTING function is not available when Speaker
is set to Off, Audio Out is set to Fixed and the
headphones are not connected.
qg VOL +/– Press to adjust the volume.
qh DVR/VCR
Record
Buttons
z REC: Press to record. Pressing this button alone starts the
recording process.
X REC PAUSE: Press to pause the recording.
x REC STOP: Press to stop the recording.
qj BD/DVD TOP
MENU
Press to display the top menu of the DVD disc.
Press to display the DVD disc menu.
qk BD/DVD
MENU
✍ For further information, refer to the operating manual
of the connected equipment.
ql POWER Press to turn on and off the external equipment selected from
the FUNCTION buttons 3 .
w; TV POWER Press to turn on and off the TV.
wa FREEZE Press once to display a frozen image of the current program.
Press again to return to the program.
Button Description
Frozen
picture
Freeze
Current
program in
progress
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Basic Operations
Changing the Wide Screen Mode
ws PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes:
Vivid, Standard, Custom. The picture modes can be also
accessed in the Picture settings. For details, see
“Picture
Settings” on page 32.
wd WIDE Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings:
Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings
can be also accessed in the Screen settings. See page 37.
4:3 Original source
Standard definition source
16:9 Original source
High definition source
mm
Wide Zoom Wide Zoom
Normal Normal
Full Full
Zoom Zoom
wf DISPLAY Press once to display the current channel number, channel
label, program-related information (if available), time, Wide
Mode settings and remaining sleep time (when Sleep is set,
see page 44). The OSD (on screen display) will turn off
automatically in a few seconds, or you can press DISPLAY
again to turn it off immediately.
wg
V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to move the on-screen cursor. Press to
select/confirm an item.
wh TOOLS Press to display the Tools menu that is associated with your
current input: Picture Mode, Sound Mode, Alternate Audio,
Wide Mode, Add to Favorites and Caption Vision (CC).
(See pages 32, 35, 36, 37, 39 and 43.)
✍ The menus you can select may vary depending on
the input signal.
wj MENU Press to display the MENU with TV functions and settings.
See “Overview of MENU” on page 30.
wk CH +/– Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through
channels, press and hold down either +/–.
wl F1/F2 Press to select the function of connected components. For
details, see “Using Other Equipment with Your Remote
Control” on page 26.
Button Description
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Programming the Remote Control
The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.
Follow the steps below to program your TV’s remote control to operate non-
Sony video equipment.
Find the three-digit code for your equipment from the “Manufacturer’s
Codes” listed on page 25. If more than one code number is listed, try
entering from the code listed first.
1 Press and hold the , or
FUNCTION button you want to
program on the remote control and press the button simultaneously.
The selected
FUNCTION
button (BD/DVD, DVR/VCR or SAT/CABLE)
will flash.
2
Enter the three-digit manufacturer’s code number using the
-
-
9
buttons while the
FUNCTION
button is lit.
If the code is not entered
within 10 seconds, you must start again from step 1
.
3 Press the button while the FUNCTION button is lit.
When the programming is correct, the selected
FUNCTION
button blinks
twice, and when not, blinks five times.
To check if the code works
Aim your TV’s remote control at the equipment, and press the green
button. If you can turn the equipment on and off by using the remote control,
then the programming is complete. If not, try the next code listed.
Sony Equipment Programmable Code Number
BD/DVD 101 (Sony Blu-ray Disc Player)
DVR/VCR 901 (Sony Dream System)
SAT/CABLE 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver)
✍ While , and buttons are labeled as such, you can still
program any of your connected equipment using any one of the buttons
regardless of the label. For example, button can be programmed to
operate your VCR. If you have a DVD/VCR combo that you want to
operate with your TV remote control, you can program with or
or even , but remember which button you have programmed for
your equipment.
✍ If no code is input within the above specified time, or an invalid or
incorrect code number is input, the remote control automatically goes
back to the previous setting.
✍ 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.
BD/DVD
DVR/VCR
SAT/CABLE
D
I
S
P
L
A
Y
BD/DVD
DVR/VCR
SAT/CABLE
BD/DVD
BD/DVD
DVR/VCR
SAT/CABLE
POWERPOWER
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Basic Operations
Manufacturer’s Codes
DVD Players
DVD/VCR Combo Units
HDD/DVD Combo Units
DVD Changers
DVR
Blu-ray Disc Player (BD)
5.1ch DVD AV System
AV Receivers
VCRs
Manufacturer Code
Sony 751, 763
General
Electric/RCA
755
Hitachi 758
JVC 756
Magnavox 757
Mitsubishi 761
Oritron 759
Panasonic 753
Philips 757
Pioneer 752, 778
RCA/PROSCAN 755
Samsung 758
Toshiba 754
Zenith 760, 762
Manufacturer Code
Sony 767
Broksonic 776
JVC 775
Panasonic 777
Samsung 774
Toshiba 773
Zenith 768
Manufacturer Code
Sony 770, 771, 772
Manufacturer Code
Sony 765
Panasonic 766
Manufacturer Code
Sony 901
Manufacturer Code
Sony 101, 102, 103
Manufacturer Code
Sony (DAV) 601, 602, 603, 604
Manufacturer Code
Sony 764
Manufacturer Code
Sony 301, 302, 303
(VHS, 8mm, Beta)
Sony DV 348
Admiral (M. Ward) 327
Aiwa* 338, 344
Audio Dynamic 314, 337
Broksonic 317, 319
Canon 308, 309
Citizen 332
Craig 302, 332
Curtis Mathes 304, 309, 338
Daewoo 309, 312, 341
DBX 314, 336, 337
Dimensia 304
Emerson 316, 317, 318, 319,
320, 341
Fisher 330, 335
Funai 338
General Electric 304, 309, 329
Go Video 322, 339, 340
Goldstar 332
Hitachi 304, 305, 306, 338
Instant Replay 308, 309
JC Penney 304, 305, 309,314,
330, 336, 337
JVC 314, 336, 337, 345,
346, 347
Kenwood 314, 332, 336, 337
LG 332
LXI (SEARS) 305, 330, 332, 335,
338
Magnavox 308, 309, 310
Marantz 314, 336, 337
Marta 332
Memorex 309, 335
Minolta 304, 305
Mitsubishi/MGA 323, 324, 325, 326
Multitech 321, 325, 338
NEC 314, 336, 337
Olympic 308, 309
Optimus 327
Orion 317
Panasonic 306, 307, 308, 309
Pentax 304, 305
Philco 308, 309
Philips 308, 309, 310
Pioneer 308
Quasar 306, 308, 309
RCA/PROSCAN 304, 305, 308, 309,
310, 311, 312, 313,
329
Realistic 309, 324, 328, 330,
335, 338
Sansui 314
Manufacturer Code
Cable Boxes
Satellite Receivers
* If an Aiwa VCR does not work even
though you enter the code for Aiwa, enter
the code for Sony instead.
Samsung 313, 321, 322
Sanyo 330, 335
Scott 312, 313, 321, 323,
324, 325, 326, 335
Sharp 327, 328
Signature 2000
(M. Ward)
327, 338
SV2000 338
Sylvania 308, 309, 310, 338
Symphonic 338
Tashiro 33 2
Tatung 314, 336, 337
Teac 314, 336, 337, 338
Technics 308, 309
Toshiba 311, 312
Wards 327, 328, 331, 332,
335
Yamaha 314, 330, 336, 337
Zenith 331
Manufacturer Code
Sony 230
Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225,
226
Jerrold/
General Inst./
Motorola
201, 202, 203, 204,
205, 206, 207, 208,
218, 222
Oak 227, 228, 229
Panasonic 219, 220, 221
Pioneer 211, 214, 215
Scientific Atlanta 209, 210, 211
Tocom 216, 217
Zenith 212, 213
Manufacturer Code
Sony 801
Dish Network 810
Echostar 810
General Electric 802
Hitachi 805
Hughes 804
JVC 810
Mitsubishi 809
Panasonic 803
Philips 811
RCA/PROSCAN
802, 808
Toshiba 806, 807
Samsung 812
Manufacturer Code
Basic Operations
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Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control
To operate other equipment connected to your TV, first turn to page 25 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 tips are provided below.
Operating a Cable Box
Operating a Satellite Receiver
Operating a VCR
Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer
✍ Some functions cannot be operated depending on the equipment. In
that case, operate by the remote control supplied with the equipment.
To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...
Activate the remote control to operate
the cable box
SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION)
Select a channel 0-9, ENT
Change channels CH +/–
Turn on/off POWER Back to previous channel JUMP
To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...
Activate the remote control to operate
the satellite receiver
SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION)
Display channel number DISPLAY
Display SAT Guide GUIDE
Turn on/off POWER Display SAT Menu MENU
Select a channel 0-9, ENT Move highlight (cursor) V v B b
Change channels CH +/–
Select item
Back to previous channel JUMP
To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...
Activate the remote control to operate
the VCR
DVR/VCR (FUNCTION)
Record z
Play H
Turn on/off POWER Stop x
INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Fast forward M
Select a channel 0-9, ENT Rewind the tape m
Change channels CH +/– Pause
X (press again to resume
normal playback)
To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...
Activate the remote control to operate
the DVD
BD/DVD (FUNCTION)
Step through different
tracks of the disc
m to fast reverse or M to
fast forward the disc when
pressed during playback
Turn on/off POWER
If you have a DVD changer, to skip
disc
F1 Step through different chapters of the
disc
> to step forward or . to
step backward
Play H Select a track directly 0-9, ENT
Stop x
Display the disc menu or top menu
BD/DVD MENU
or
TOP MENU
Pause
X (press again to resume
normal playback)
Operate the DVD menu V v B b,
Display the system MENU MENU
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Basic Operations
Operating a Blu-ray Disc Player (BD)
Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV)
Operating a DVD/VCR Combo Unit
To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...
Activate the remote control to operate
the Blu-ray Disc Player
BD/DVD (FUNCTION) Step through different tracks of the disc
m to fast reverse or M to
fast forward the disc when
pressed during playback
Turn on/off POWER Display the POP UP menu (BD) BD/DVD MENU
Play H Display the disc menu (DVD) BD/DVD MENU
Stop x Display the top menu (BD) BD/DVD TOP MENU
Pause
X (press again to resume
normal playback)
Display the top menu (DVD) BD/DVD TOP MENU
Operate the menu V v B b,
To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...
Activate the remote control to operate
the DVD
BD/DVD (FUNCTION)
Stop x
Pause X
Turn on/off POWER
Search the picture forward or
backward
M or m during playback
Select other equipment connected to
the DAV
F1
Specify the previous chapter/track
Specify the next chapter/track
.
>
Disk skip F2 Move highlight (cursor) V v B b
Display the disc menu or top menu
BD/DVD MENU
or
TOP MENU
Select item
Select a track directly 0-9, ENT Master volume VOL +/–, MUTING
Play H
To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...
Activate the remote control to operate
the DVD/VCR
DVR/VCR (FUNCTION) Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback
Turn on/off POWER
Move highlight (cursor)
and select (DVD)
V v B b
Select the DVD
Select the VCR
F 1
F 2
Display the disc menu or top menu
BD/DVD MENU
or
TOP MENU
Record (VCR) z
Play H Change channels (VCR)
CH +/– or 0-9, ENT
(using tuner)
Stop x Adjust tracking (VCR)
CH +/–
(during tape playback)
Pause X Index search . >
INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO
(Continued)
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Operating a HDD/DVD Combo Unit
Operating an AV Receiver
Operating a DVR
To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...
Activate the remote control to operate
the DVD/HDD
DVR/VCR (FUNCTION)
Record
z
Record stop
x
Turn on/off POWER Record pause X
Select the HDD
Select the DVD
F 1
F 2
Specify the previous chapter/track
Specify the next chapter/track
.
>
Play H Replay
Stop x Advance
Pause X Display the disc menu or top menu
BD/DVD MENU
or
TOP MENU
Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO
Move highlight (cursor)
and select
V v B b
To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...
Activate the remote control to operate
the AV Receiver
DVR/VCR (FUNCTION) Master volume VOL +/–, MUTING
Turn on/off POWER
Select other input connected to AV
receiver
F1
To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...
Activate the remote control to operate
the DVR
DVR/VCR (FUNCTION)
Jump forward to the next
available chapter
>
Turn on/off POWER
Stop
x
Play H Pause X
Jump back while viewing live
or recorded programs
REPLAY
Record z
Slow mode m/m (press lightly) Record stop x
Jump forward while viewing
recorded programs
Record pause X
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Basic Operations
TV Controls
1
2
3
5
4
PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER
PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER
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Item Description
1
POWER Press to turn on and off the TV.
2
CHANNEL +/–
Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either
–/+. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as up/down buttons.
3
VOLUME +/–
Press to adjust the volume. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons.
4
TV/VIDEO
Press to cycle through the video inputs. If you set a certain input to Skip in Label Video
Inputs, then the input will not appear. For details, see page 43.
In the MENU screen, this button serves as confirming the selection or setting.
5
MENU Press to display MENU with TV functions and settings (see “Overview of MENU” on page 30).
6
PIC OFF/TIMER
LED
Lights up in green when Picture Off is activated. Lights up in orange when the timer is set.
When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off. For details, see
page 44.
7
STANDBY LED Lights up in red when your TV is in the PC standby mode. If the LED blinks in red
continuously, this may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on
page 48).
8
POWER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.
9
(IR) Infrared
Receiver/Light
Sensor
Receives IR signals from the remote control.
Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected.
q;
Speaker Outputs the audio signal.
✍ The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Use it as a reference when operating
the TV.
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Overview of MENU
MENU Description
External Inputs
The External Inputs feature lets you select the external
inputs connected to your TV. You can also assign a label
using Label Video Inputs in the Setup settings
(see page 43).
1 Highlight External Inputs on the MENU control
panel and press .
2 Press V/v to highlight the desired external input
and press .
✍ To display PC settings, select Video 9 in External Inputs. For more information
about PC settings, see page 46.
Exit:
Select from connected equipment
MENU
MENU
External Inputs
Favorites
Cable
Antenna
Settings
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BD/DVD
POWER TV POWER
JUMP ANT FREEZE
SURROUND
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SOUND
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DVR/VCR
SAT/CABLE
SLEEP
1 Press MENU on the remote.
The MENU control panel appears.
2 Press V/v to highlight the item.
3 Press to select an option.
Press MENU to exit.
✍ A dot appears next to the icon of
the currently active input (External
Inputs, Cable, and Antenna only).
✍ When the TV is displaying the input
from a connected PC, the menu
only shows PC settings. For more
information about PC settings, see
page 46.
MENU provides one-button access for controlling your TV. It enables you to perform a variety of tasks
intuitively with a control panel on the screen rather than a variety of remote control button presses.
When you press the MENU button, you can select from basic TV functions: External Inputs,
Favorites, Cable, Antenna and Settings.
Exit:
External Inputs
Exit
Video 1
Video 2 Camcorder
Video 3 DVD
Video 4 DVR
Video 5
Video 6
Video 7
Video 8
MENU
Edit Video Labels
Video 9
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Favorites
The Favorites feature lets you select programs from a
list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify.
1 Highlight Favorites from the MENU control
panel and press
.
The Favorite Channels list appears.
2 Make your selection by pressing V/v
to highlight the desired channel then press
.
To add the current channel to the list of Favorite
Channels, highlight Add to Favorites and
press
.
To manually edit your list of favorite channels, select Edit Favorites.
For more information, see page 39.
Cable
The Cable feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the cable input.
When tuned to the channel, the program banner and channel number will be
displayed.
✍ To turn on the program banner, select Settings and set the Info Banner option to
On in the Setup settings (see page 43).
Antenna
The Antenna feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the antenna
input. When tuned to the channel, the program banner and channel number will be
displayed.
✍ To turn on the program banner, select Settings and set the Info Banner option to
On in the Setup settings (see page 43).
Settings
The Settings feature lets you enter the settings menu. Settings and adjustments can
be performed from the Settings menu. The information on various settings starts
from page 32.
Navigating Through Settings
1 Press MENU.
2 Select .
3 Highlight an item: Picture, Sound, Screen, Channel, Parental Lock, Setup.
4 Press to select an option.
To exit Settings, press MENU.
✍ The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation. Unavailable options
are grayed out or not displayed.
✍ To display PC settings (see page 46), select Video 9 in External Inputs and
switch to PC input. Pressing MENU shows PC settings when the TV is displaying
the input from a connected PC.
MENU Description
MENU
Favorite Channels
5
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Edit Favorites
Exit
Exit:
12
Add to Favorites
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Picture Settings
Antenna
Picture
Picture Mode
Vivid
Reset
Picture
Max
Brightness
50
Color
Hue
Color Temp.
Cool
Sharpness
55
40
0
Exit:
MENU
Backlight
5
To display the Picture settings, see “Navigating Through Settings”
(see page 31).
Option Description
Picture Mode Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
Standard Select for standard picture settings. Recommended for home
entertainment.
Custom Allows you to store your preferred settings.
✍ You can set up a Picture Mode (Vivid, Standard, Custom) independently for the
TV input and for each video input (Video 1 to Video 8). Your Picture Mode
settings are automatically saved upon selection.
Reset Resets the current settings to the default values (except for Advanced Settings).
Backlight Adjust to brighten or darken the backlight.
Picture Adjust to increase or decrease picture contrast.
Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.
Color Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity.
Hue Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones.
Color Temp.
White adjustment
Cool Select to give the white colors a bluish tint.
Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.
Warm 1, 2 Select to give the white colors a reddish tint. Available only when
Picture Mode is set to Custom.
Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.
Noise Reduction Select to reduce the noise level of connected equipment, and the VHF/UHF or cable inputs.
Select from Auto, High, Medium, Low and Off.
✍
Auto is not available when you are using either HDMI or component connections.
DRC Mode Produces a high-resolution picture for high-density sources (e.g., Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD
Player, satellite receiver).
Mode 1 Recommended mode.
Mode 2 Only available for 1080i format. Mode 2 is especially effective when
original standard-definition signals have been up-converted to 1080i
format.
Off
Select to turn off DRC Mode.
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✍ DRC Mode is available when you are watching 480i, 480p, 720p or 1080i
sources. It is not available when Game Mode is On or you are using the Freeze
feature.
DRC Palette Custom Allows you to customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness
(Clarity) for input sources. For example, you can create a Custom
setting for your cable input’s picture, and create another for your
DVD player’s picture.
1 Press the arrow buttons to highlight Custom then press .
The DRC palette appears.
2 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.
3 To save the setting, press .
✍ DRC Palette is available when you are watching 480i, 480p, 720p or 1080i
sources. It is not available when Game Mode is On, DRC Mode is Off or you
are using the Freeze feature.
Advanced Settings
Available only when
Picture Mode is set to
Custom
Reset Resets all the Advanced Settings to the default values (except for
White Balance).
Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.
Advanced C.E.
(Advanced Contrast
Enhancer)
Automatically optimizes the backlight and contrast. This setting is
especially effective for dark image scenes. It will increase the contrast
distinction of the darker picture scenes.
Gamma Adjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture.
Clear White Emphasizes white and light colors.
Live Color Makes colors more vivid.
✍ Live Color is not available when Color Space is set to
Standard.
Color Space Use to select the range of color reproduction from Wide or
Standard.
White Balance Adjusts the color temperature color by color.
Detail Enhancer Enhances the details of the picture.
Edge Enhancer Enhances the outline of the picture.
Option Description
DRC Palette
Press
Reality
(28)
Clarity
(12)
to exit
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Viewing Images Corresponding to “x.v.Color” in the Appropriate Picture Mode
When images corresponding to “x.v.Color” are input via the HDMI or component input of this TV, view
with the following settings:
Picture Settings (see page 32)
• Picture Mode: Custom
• Color Space: Standard
About “x.v.Color”
• “x.v.Color” is a term for a device corresponding to the xvYCC standard, and enables a wider color range
than conventional devices.
• xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video. This standard enables a wider color range than
the currently used broadcast standard.
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Sound Settings
Option Description
Sound Mode Dynamic Select to enhance treble and bass.
Standard Suitable for spoken dialog.
Custom Flat setting. Allows you to store your preferred settings.
✍ You can set up a Sound Mode (Dynamic, Standard, Custom) independently
for the TV input and for each video input (Video 1 to Video 8). Your Sound
Mode settings are automatically saved upon selection.
Reset Reset the following options to the default value: Trebl e , Bass, Balance, Steady Sound,
Volume Offset, Surround and BBE.
Tre bl e Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds.
Bass Adjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds.
Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.
Steady Sound On Select to stabilize the volume across all programs and commercials.
Off Select to turn off Steady Sound.
Volume Offset Adjust the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other inputs.
Surround TruSurround XT Select for surround sound (for stereo programs only).
Off Select for normal stereo or mono reception.
Select to give sound more impact by compensating for phase effects in speakers. Select
from High, Low and Off.
BBE
✍ BBE is only available when Sound Mode is set to Custom.
MTS
Enjoy stereo, bilingual
and mono programs
Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in
stereo.
Auto SAP 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.
Mono Select for mono reception. Use to reduce noise during weak stereo
broadcasts.
✍ MTS is available only for analog programs.
Antenna
Sound
Sound Mode
Custom
Reset
Treble
0
Bass
0
Balance
0
Steady Sound
Volume Offset
Surround
Off
BBE
Off
Off
0
Exit:
MENU
To display the Sound settings, see “Navigating Through Settings”
(see page 31).
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Alternate Audio
Digital channels only
Select among the available options to switch among the alternate audio streams. The
program you are tuned to may be broadcast in a different language in the alternate audio
streams.
✍ The Alternate Audio option is not available if the program is not broadcast with
alternate audio streams.
Speaker On Select to turn on the TV speakers.
Off Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV’s sound only
through your external audio receiver and speakers.
✍ When you connect the headphones, the TV speakers are disabled.
Audio Out
Easy control of volume
adjustments
Variable The audio output from your audio system can be controlled by the
TV’s remote control.
Fixed The audio output of the TV is fixed. Use your audio receiver’s remote
control to adjust the volume (and other audio settings) through your
audio system.
A/V Sync
Digital channels only
Off/1/2/3 Use this option to make adjustments to audio and video
synchronization when you have external equipment connected to
DIGITAL OUT of the TV. Select Off (default value) to make no
adjustments. Select 1, 2 or 3 to synchronize the video and audio from
your connected external equipment.
Option Description
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Screen Settings
Option Description
Wide Mode 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 display the 4:3 picture in its original size when the original
source is 4:3. When the original source is 16:9, then the picture may
be compressed horizontally.
Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the
original source is 4:3 (standard definition source). When the original
source is 16:9 (high definition source), select this mode to display the
16:9 picture in its original size.
Zoom Select to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect
ratio.
✍ You can set up a Wide Mode (Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom) independently
for the TV input and for each video input (Video 1 to Video 8). Your Wide Mode
settings are automatically saved upon selection. For examples of each mode,
see page 23.
✍ You can switch the Wide Mode settings by pressing the WIDE button on the
remote control.
Auto Wide On Select to automatically change to the screen mode that is best for the
current program. If frequent screen changes are disturbing to you,
select Off.
Off Select to turn off the Auto Wide option. Choose a screen mode from
the Wide Mode option.
Antenna
Screen
Wide Mode
Full
On
Auto Wide
4:3 Default
Off
Display Area
Normal
Horizontal Center
0
Vertical Center
Vertical Size
0
0
Exit:
MENU
To display the Screen settings, see “Navigating Through Settings”
(see page 31).
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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 display the 4:3 picture in its original size.
Full Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the display
area.
Zoom Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to an equal
aspect ratio that fills the wide screen.
Off Select to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the
channel or input is changed.
✍ 4:3 Default is not available if Auto Wide is set to Off.
✍ 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.
Display Area Allows you to adjust the screen area of the displayed image.
Full Pixel Select to display the picture for 1080i or 1080p sources in its original
size.
Normal Select to display the picture in its standard size.
-1/-2 Select to enlarge the picture to hide the edge of the picture.
Horizontal Center Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right.
Press B/b and press to adjust.
Vertical Center Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down. (Available only in Zoom.)
Press V/v and press
to adjust.
Vertical Size Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture. (Available only in Wide Zoom and
Zoom.)
Press V/v and press
to adjust.
✍ Size adjustment is especially useful for Wide Zoom picture conditions such as
news ticker information at the bottom or top of the screen.
Option Description
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Channel Settings
Option Description
Favorite Channels Lets you set up a list of up to 16 of your favorite channels.
1 Press V/v to scroll to the slot you would like to edit.
2 Enter your favorite channel number and press to apply and save.
To select other favorite channel numbers, repeat steps 1 and 2.
✍ To select favorite channel numbers that you specified, see page 31.
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
TV input (either Antenna or Cable).
Show/Hide Channels Allows you to show or hide channels that appear in the program guide and when you use the
CH+/- buttons to channel surf.
1 Press V/v to highlight the channel that you want to show or hide.
To move between the Major and Minor subchannel lists, press B/b.
2 To change a channel’s setting to Shown or Hidden, press .
To show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1 and 2.
✍ Channels that you set to be hidden can be accessed only with the 0-9 buttons.
✍ If you select to hide or show a major digital channel, all the subchannels are
automatically hidden or shown. To show or hide an individual sub-channel within
a digital channel, you must individually select that sub-channel to show or hide.
✍ If you hide all sub-channels of a major digital channel, that 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.
2 Press V/v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Press to move to
the next character. Repeat to add up to 7 characters to the label.
To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1 and 2.
Diagnostics Display diagnostics information about the current channel and TV. This can be useful in
providing information to an authorized technician or repair person.
Antenna
Channel
Favorite Channels
Digital Channels
Auto Program
Show/Hide Channels
Label Channels
Diagnostics
Exit:
MENU
To display the Channel settings, see “Navigating Through Settings”
(see page 31).
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Parental Lock Settings
Option Description
Rating Off Turn Parental Lock off. No programs are blocked from viewing.
Child Maximum ratings permitted are:
U.S.: TV-Y, TV-G, G
Canada: C, G, TV-Y
Yo u th Maximum ratings permitted are:
U.S.: TV-PG, PG
Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG
Y. A d u l t Maximum ratings permitted are:
U.S.: TV-14, PG-13
Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14
Custom... Select to set ratings manually.
U.S.: See page 41 for details.
Canada: See page 42 for details.
✍ 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 specific ratings, select Custom.
Digital Rating
(Available only in U.S.A.
where advanced ratings
exist)
Off Turn Digital Rating off. No programs that contain downloadable
ratings are blocked from viewing.
Custom...
Select to block programs based on downloadable ratings.
Clear All Select to clear the entire downloadable rating system.
✍ This action will delete the current Digital Rating menu and the menu will no
longer be available until the TV is tuned to a channel that contains
downloadable ratings.
✍ This icon will appear on the information banner across the screen
indicating the availability of the new downloadable rating information when the
Digital Rating is set to the Custom option.
✍ This setting is only available if digital ratings have been downloaded by your
TV and ratings have been set for U.S.A. in Select Country (see page 41).
Antenna
Parental Lock
Enter password
Exit:
MENU
Password
Antenna
Parental Lock
Press to change settings
Exit:
MENU
Off
Child
You th
Y. Adult
Custom...
Rating Off
Digital Rating Off
Unrated Allow
Change Password
Select Country U. S. A.
To display the Parental Lock settings, see “Navigating Through
Settings” (see page 31).
Use 0-9 on the remote control to
enter a four-digit password.
The Parental Lock option
appears.
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US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options
To select custom rating options for the U.S., select U.S.A. in the Select Country setting (see above).
Unrated
(available only in
U.S.A.)
Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.
Block Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.
✍ If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of
programs may be blocked: programs broadcast from another country,
emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service
announcements, religious programs and weather.
Change Password Select to change your password.
✍ You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock settings.
If you lose your password, see “Lost password” on page 50.
Select Country U.S.A. Select to use U.S.A. ratings (see below).
Canada Select to use Canadian ratings (see page 42).
Option Description
Option Description
Movie Rating G All children and general audience.
PG Parental guidance suggested.
PG-13 Parental guidance for children under 13.
R
Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under 17.
NC-17 and X No one 17 or under allowed.
TV Rating
Block programs by their
rating, content or both
Age-Based Ratings
TV-Y 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.
Content-Based Ratings
FV Fantasy violence.
D Suggestive dialogue.
L Strong language.
S Sexual situations.
V Violence.
✍ To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings.
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Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options
To select custom rating options for Canada, select Canada in the Select Country setting (see page 41).
Viewing Blocked Programs
You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program,
then enter the password. This temporarily turns the parental control feature off. To reactivate the Parental
Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated.
Option Description
English Rating C All children.
C8+ Children 8 years and older.
G General programming.
PG Parental guidance.
14+ Viewers 14 and older.
18+ Adult programming.
French Rating G General programming.
8 ans+ Not recommended for young children.
13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 13.
16 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16.
18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults.
U.S.A. Rating See TV Rating for “US Models” on page 41.
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Setup Settings
Option Description
Caption Vision (CC) Allows you to select from several closed-caption modes.
On Caption Vision (CC) is turned on.
Off Caption Vision (CC) is turned off.
Program Allows you to set basic and advanced Caption Vision (CC) options.
See “Programming Caption Vision (CC)” on page 45.
Info Banner Set to On or Off. When On, displays the program name and the program information (if the
broadcaster offers this service). Displays for a few seconds when the channel is changed or
the DISPLAY button is pressed.
Game Mode On Select to optimize for playing games.
Off Select to turn off the Game Mode.
Color Matrix Allows you to reproduce the color-difference signals. It is recommended that you leave this
at the factory default setting.
Standard Automatically optimize based on signal.
Custom If the tone of the picture from the input source is unnatural, select
either ITU601 or ITU709, which normalizes the tone.
Label Video Inputs Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc.
For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 4 jack, you can select the
label DVD for the Video 4 input. Then when you press TV/VIDEO to change inputs, the
video label you assigned to that input appears on screen.
1 Press V/v to highlight the video input (Video 1-9) to which you want to assign a label.
Then press to select the input.
2 Press V/v to highlight one of the displayed labels. Then press to select the label.
You can select from the following labels for each input:
Video 1-8 –, DVD, Cable Box, Satellite, BD, VCR, Receiver, DVR, Game,
Camcorder, Edit, Skip
Video 9 –, PC, Skip
✍
Edit allows you to create a custom 10-character label. You can edit the Label Video
Inputs the same way you create channel labels, as described on page 39.
✍
If you select Skip, your TV skips this input when you press the TV/VIDEO button.
✍
The Skip label is useful for inputs to which no equipment is connected.
Antenna
Setup
Caption Vision (CC) Off
Info Banner On
Game Mode Off
Color Matrix Standard
Label Video Inputs
Clock/Timers
Language English
Menu Color
Blue
Power Saving
Off
Exit:
MENU
To display the Setup settings, see “Navigating Through Settings”
(see page 31).
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Clock/Timers
Sleep Set the time in minutes (Off, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes,
60 minutes, 90 minutes or 120 minutes) that you want the TV to
remain on before shutting off automatically.
Timer 1
Timer 2
You can use the timers to turn the TV on, set the duration time the TV
will remain on, and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled times.
Timer 1 and Timer 2 will not be available until you set the Current
Time.
1 Press V/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.
2 Press V/v to highlight one of the following options, then press
.
Program: Select to set the timer by day, hour, minute, AM/PM,
Duration, and Channel.
Off
: Select to turn off the timer. (Your previous settings are saved.)
3 If you selected Program in step 2, press V and v to set the
day(s), hour, minute, AM/PM, 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.
4 Press MENU to exit Settings.
Current Time You can set the current time.
1 Press to select Current Time.
2 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.
3 Press MENU to exit Settings.
Language Select to display all on-screen settings in your language of choice: English, Español,
Français.
Menu Color Enables you to select a specific color for the on-screen settings.
Power Saving Select to reduce the power consumption by adjusting the backlight brightness. This also
enhances the black level. Select from Off, Low, High and Picture Off.
Logo Illumination Select to illuminate the Sony logo on the front panel of the TV. Select On or Off.
Light Sensor Select On to enable the automatic picture (screen) brightness control. The light sensor
measures the room brightness which allows the TV to automatically adjust the backlight
brightness based on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions.
✍ Be sure not to put anything around the sensor, as its function may be affected.
See page 29 for information about the sensor.
✍ In low light the range of the backlight control is reduced when Light Sensor is
set to On.
Option Description
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Programming Caption Vision (CC)
If you selected the
Program
option under
Caption Vision (CC)
(see page 43), you can change the following settings:
Motion Enhancer On Smooths motion images.
Off Selects to turn off Motion Enhancer.
CineMotion Select Auto to optimize the screen display automatically detecting film content and
applying a reverse 3-2 pulldown process. Moving pictures will appear clearer and more
natural looking. Select Off to disable the detection.
✍ CineMotion is only available when you are watching 480i sources, except
when the Freeze feature is in use.
Product Information Select to display the equipment information of your TV.
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.)
Tex t1 , Tex t 2 ,
Tex t3 , Tex t 4
Displays network/station information presented using either half or
the whole screen (if available).
Digital CC Allows you to set digital closed captioning to Basic (digital EIA-608) or Advanced (digital
EIA-708).
Advanced Allows you to select advanced digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Select from the
available options.
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
Character Opacity Solid, Translucent
Edge Color Color 1-8
Edge Type None, Raised, Depressed,
Outline, Left Shadow,
Right Shadow
Background Color None, Color 1-8
Background Opacity Solid, Translucent
Window Color None, Color 1-8
Window Opacity Solid, Translucent
Option Description
Using the Menus
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PC Settings
✍ Press TV/VIDEO to switch to another input.
✍ When you connect a PC to your TV for the first time, you may need to adjust the screen display. In such
cases, perform Auto Adjustment or manually adjust Phase, Pitch, Horizontal Center, or Vertical Center
in Others.
Option Description
Picture Display Mode Video Select to view video images.
Tex t Select to view text, charts or tables.
Reset Reset the current settings to the default values.
Backlight Adjust to brighten or darken the backlight.
Picture Adjust to increase or decrease picture contrast.
Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.
Color Temp.
White adjustment
Cool Select to give the white colors a bluish tint.
Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.
Warm 1,2 Select to give the white colors a reddish tint.
Warm 2 gives a redder tint than Warm 1.
Sound Sound Mode Dynamic Select to enhance treble and bass.
Standard Provides standard sound. Recommended for home
entertainment.
Custom Provides a flat response. Sound quality as
customized on the connected PC is maintained in
the TV sound.
Display Mode
Text
Reset
Picture
Brightness
Exit
Text
Picture
Resolution: 1024x768/60Hz
MENU
Adjust the picture settings
Backlight
To display the PC settings, see “Navigating
Through Settings” (see page 31).
Using the Menus
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Using the Menus
Others Auto Adjustment Select to automatically adjust the display position, Phase and Pitch
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.
Reset Resets the current settings to the default value.
Phase Adjust after Pitch to fine tune overall sharpness.
Pitch Adjust uneven sharpness on screen.
✍ For the PC Input Signal Reference Chart, see page 51.
Horizontal Center Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right.
Press B/b and press to adjust.
Vertical Center Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down.
Press B/b and press to adjust.
Wide Mode Normal Select to display in the original image size.
Full 1 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area,
keeping its original aspect ratio.
Full 2 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area.
Power
Management
On Select to automatically switch to the standby
mode when there is no signal input for 30 seconds.
Off Select to turn off Power Management.
✍ Power Management is not VESA-compliant.
Option Description
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Other Information
Troubleshooting
If you have additional questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of your
Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the following numbers:
http://www.sony.com/TVsupport
1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Residents
1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Residents
Problem Possible Remedies
No picture.
No picture.
❑ Check Power Saving settings (page 44).
Cannot receive any channels.
❑ Make sure the power cord is connected securely.
❑ Turn on the power of the TV.
❑ Check antenna/cable connections.
TV is locked to one channel.
❑ Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the
TV’s memory (page 39).
Cannot receive or select channels.
❑ Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the
TV’s memory (page 39).
The TV turns off automatically.
❑ Check if the Sleep is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of Timer.
(page 44).
❑ If the temperature is too high, the TV may also turn off after a warning message
is displayed.
❑ Check Power Management in the PC Settings (page 47).
No picture from some video
sources.
❑ Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV.
❑ Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control (page 20).
❑ Press MENU on the remote control. Select your desired input from the External
Inputs list.
Poor picture.
Double images or ghosts.
❑ Check antenna/cable connections.
❑ Check the antenna location and direction.
Only snow and noise appear on the
screen.
❑ Check if the antenna is broken or bent.
❑ Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in
normal use, 1-2 years at the seaside.)
Dotted lines or stripes.
❑ Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, or hair-dryers.
❑ If using 300 ohm twin lead, move the excess lead away from the TV or try using
75 ohm coaxial cable instead.
No color/Dark picture/Color is not
correct/The picture is too bright.
❑ Press PICTURE to select the desired picture mode (page 23).
❑ Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (page 32).
❑ If you set the Power Saving mode to Low or High, it will enhance the black
level.
Noisy picture.
❑ Make sure that the antenna is connected using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial
cable.
❑ Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.
❑ To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.
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Other Information
No sound/Noisy sound.
Good picture, no sound.
❑ Check the volume control.
❑ Press MUTING or VOL + so that “Muting” disappears from the screen
(page 22).
❑ Disconnect your headphones.
❑ Set Speaker to On in the Sound settings (page 36). If it is set to Off, sound is
not output from the TV’s speakers regardless of the TV’s volume control.
Audio noise.
❑ Make sure that the antenna is connected using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial
cable.
❑ Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.
❑ To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.
There is a whirring sound.
❑ This is the sound of internal fans of the TV. It is not a malfunction.
Wide Mode changes automatically.
❑
The current
Wide Mode
setting is automatically replaced with the
4:3 Default
setting when you change the channel or video input, if
4:3 Default
in the
Screen
settings is set to other than
Off
. If you want to lock in the
Wide Mode
selected
with the
WIDE
button, set
4:3 Default
to
Off
in the
Screen
settings (page 38).
❑ Check the Auto Wide option in the Screen settings (page 37).
“Black box” on screen.
❑ You have selected a text option in the Caption Vision (CC) feature in the Setup
setting and no text is available (see pages 43 and 45 to reset Setup selections). To
turn off this feature, set the Caption Vision (CC) option to Off. If you are trying
to select closed captioning, select CC1 instead of Tex t 1 -4 .
Black bands appear at the top and
bottom of the screen.
❑ 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).
Certain programs on DVD or other
digital sources display a loss of
detail, especially during fast-motion
or dark scenes.
❑ 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 setting (page 33) to
optimize the picture while viewing these sources.
Remote control does not operate.
❑ Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries.
❑ Point the remote control at the remote control sensor of the TV.
❑ Fluorescent/fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation;
try turning off the Fluorescent/fluorescent lamps.
❑ Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles.
Cannot change channels with
the remote control.
❑ If you are using the TV to change channels, first press TV (FUNCTION) once,
and 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.
❑ 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 SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) once, and the SAT/CABLE
indicator lights up.
Remote control does not operate
non-Sony video equipment.
❑ 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.
Problem Possible Remedies
(Continued)
Other Information
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Some digital cable channels are not
being displayed.
❑ Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable
channels. Check with your cable company for more information.
❑ The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels
setting (page 39).
Lost password.
❑ Select the Parental Lock settings on the settings screen, then enter the following
master password: 4357. The master password clears your previous password and
allows you to enter a new password (page 40).
How to reset the TV to factory
settings.
❑ Turn on the TV. While holding down the V button on the remote control, press
the POWER button on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.)
Release the
V button.
WARNING: This operation will clear all of your customized settings including
Parental Lock setting.
Problem Possible Remedies
Other Information
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Other Information
PC Input Signal Reference Chart
Resolution Horizontal
frequency (kHz)
Vertical
frequency (Hz)
Standard
Signals Horizontal
(Pixel)
× Ver ti ca l
(Line)
VGA
640 × 480 31.5 60 VGA
640 × 480 37.5 75 VESA
720 × 400 31.5 70 VGA-T
SVGA
800 × 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines
800 × 600 46.9 75 VESA
XGA
1024 × 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines
1024 × 768 56.5 70 VESA
1024 × 768 60.0 75 VESA
WXGA
1280 × 768 47.4 60 VESA
1280 × 768 47.8 60 VESA
1280 × 768 60.3 75
1360 × 768 47.7 60 VESA
SXGA
1280 × 1024 64.0 60 VESA
1280 × 1024 80.0 75 VESA
HDTV
1920 × 1080 67.5 60
✍ This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.
✍ This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.
✍ For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a
60Hz vertical frequency from a personal computer. In plug and play, signals with a 60Hz vertical
frequency will be selected automatically.
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Specifications
Television system:
NTSC
American TV standard
ATSC (8VSB terrestrial) ATSC compliant 8VSB
QAM on cable ANSI/SCTE 07 2000
(Does not include CableCARD
functionality)
Channel coverage:
Terrestrial (analog) 2-69
Cable (analog) 1-125
Terrestrial (digital) 2-69
Cable (digital) 1-135
Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
Screen size (measured diagonally):
70 inches
Panel system:
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
Display resolution (horizontal × vertical):
1,920 dots × 1,080 lines
VIDEO IN 1/2/4:
S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN) (VIDEO 1 only):
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms
VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modulation)
Impedance: 47 kilohms
HD/DVD IN 5/6:
YP
B
P
R
(Component Video):
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced,
sync negative
P
B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
P
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Signal format: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modulation)
Impedance: 47 kilohms
HDMI IN 3/7/8:
HDMI: Video: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p (except for
HDMI IN 3)
Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and
48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits
AUDIO (for HDMI IN 8):
500 mVrms (100% modulation)
Impedance: 47 kilohms
AUDIO OUT:
500 mVrms (100% modulation) (Fixed)
1 Vrms at the maximum volume setting (Variable)
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL):
Optical Digital Audio Output (PCM/Dolby digital)
PC IN 9:
D-sub 15-pin, analog RGB, 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, positive
See the PC Input Signal Reference Chart on page 51
PC AUDIO INPUT:
Stereo mini jack, 500 mVrms (100% modulation), Impedance: 47 kilohms
Headphones:
Stereo mini jack
Impedance: 16 ohms
Speaker:
Full Range : 50 × 105 mm (2 × 4
1
/
4
inches) (4)
Tweeter : 40 mm (1
5
/
8
inches) (2)
Speaker output:
11W + 11W
Power requirement:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption:
In use: 650W
In standby: Less than 0.5W
Dimensions (W/H/D):
(with stand) 1842 × 1131 × 422 mm (72
5
/
8
× 44
5
/
8
× 16
5
/
8
inches)
(without stand) 1842 × 1073 × 150 mm (72
5
/
8
× 42
1
/
4
× 6 inches)
Mass:
(with stand) 93.0 kg (205 lb.)
(without stand) 80.0 kg (176 lb.)
Supplied accessories:
Remote control
RM-YD013 (1)
Size AA batteries (2)
75-ohm coaxial cable (1)
AC power cord (1)
AC plug holder (1)
HD15-HD15 cable (1)
Support belt (1), securing screw (1) and wood screw (1)
Guide sticker (L×2, R×2)
Operating Instructions (1)
Quick Setup Guide (1)
Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket (1)
Warranty Card (1)
Online Registration Card (U.S.A. only) (1)
Optional accessories:
Headphones plug adapter
Connecting cables
Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500
✍ The availability of optional accessories depends
on its stock.
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Index
4:3 Default 38
A
A/V Sync 36
AC IN 15
AC plug holder 17
Advanced Settings 33
Alternate Audio 21, 36
ANT button 20
Audio Out 36
AUDIO OUT jack 15
Auto Adjustment 47
Auto Program 39
Auto Wide 37
B
Backlight 32, 46
Balance 35
Bass 35
BBE 35
BD/DVD MENU button 22
BD/DVD or DVR/VCR Operating
Buttons
22
BD/DVD TOP MENU button 22
Brightness 32, 46
C
Cable 15
Canadian Models 42
Caption Vision (CC)
described
43
programming 45
CH +/– button 23
Change Password 41
CHANNEL +/– button 29
CineMotion 45
Clock/Timers 44
Color 32
Color Matrix 43
Color Temp. 32, 46
Connecting
Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna
System
11
Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna
12
VCR, Cable and Antenna 13
D
Diagnostics 39
Digital Channels 39
DIGITAL OUT 15
Digital Rating 40
Display Area 38
DISPLAY button 23
Display Mode 46
DRC Mode 32
DRC Palette 33
DVR/VCR Record Buttons 22
E
English Rating 42
ENT button 20
F
F1/F2 button 23
Favorite Channels 39
FREEZE button 22
French Rating 42
FUNCTION buttons 20
G
Game Mode 43
GUIDE button 21
H
HD/DVD IN jack (1080p/1080i/720p/
480p/480i)
15
HDMI IN jacks 14
Headphones jack 14
Horizontal Center 38, 47
Hue 32
I
Info Banner 43
Infrared Receiver (IR)/Light Sensor 29
J
JUMP button 20
L
Label Channels 39
Label Video Inputs 43
Language 44
Light Sensor 44
Logo Illumination 44
M
MENU
Antenna
31
Cable 31
External Inputs 30
Favorites 31
Settings 31
MENU button 23, 29
Menu Color 44
Motion Enhancer 45
Movie Rating 41
MTS 35
MUTING button 22
N
Noise Reduction 32
P
PC IN 15
Phase 47
PIC OFF/TIMER LED 29
Picture 32, 46
PICTURE button 23
Picture Mode 32
Pitch 47
POWER button 22, 29
POWER LED 29
Power Management 47
Power Saving 44
Product Information 45
Program Options Setting 21
R
Rating 40
Remote control
inserting batteries
20
programming 24–25
Reset 32, 35, 46, 47, 50
RETURN button 21
S
S VIDEO jack 15
Select Country 41
Settings
Channel
39
Parental Lock 40
PC Settings 46
Picture 32
Screen 37
Setup 43
Sound 35
Sharpness 32
Show/Hide Channels 39
SLEEP button 20
SOUND button 20
Sound Mode 35, 46
Speaker 29, 36
Specifications 52
STANDBY LED 29
Steady Sound 35
Support Belt 16
Surround 35
SURROUND button 20
(Continued)
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T
TOOLS button 23
Treble 35
Troubleshooting 48–50
TV POWER button 22
TV Rating 41
TV/VIDEO button 20, 29
U
U.S.A. Rating 42
Unrated 41
US Models 41
Using with remote control
5.1ch DVD AV System
27
AV Receiver 28
Blu-ray Disc Player 27
Cable Box 26
DVD Player or DVD Changer 26
DVD/VCR Combo Unit 27
DVR 28
HDD/DVD Combo Unit 28
Satellite Receiver 26
VCR 26
V
Vertical Center 38, 47
Vertical Size 38
VHF/UHF input 15
VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks 14, 15
Viewing Blocked Programs 42
VISUAL SEARCH button 22
VOL +/– button 22
VOLUME +/– button 29
Volume Offset 35
W
WIDE button 23
Wide Mode 37, 47
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Printed in Japan
For Your Convenience
Please contact Sony directly if you:
z
Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual
z
Experience difficulty operating your television
Contact Sony Customer Support at:
http://www.sony.com/tvsupport
or to speak with a support representative:
United States
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
Canada
1-877-899-SONY (7669)
Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase.
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