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AUTO FORMAT
The “Auto Format” option in the “Detail Set Up”
menu allows you to automatically change the aspect 
ratio of the screen.
To do this: after selecting the option, press
. Then 
press
or
to select On (if you wish the TV set 
to automatically switch the screen format according 
to the broadcast signal) or Off (if you wish to keep 
your preference). Finally press OK to store.
Even if you have selected “On” or “Off” in the “Auto Format” option, you can always modify the 
format of the screen by pressing
repeatedly on the remote control to select one of the following 
formats:
14:9:
Compromise between 4:3 and 16:9 picture size.
Zoom:
Widescreen format for letterbox movies.
Wide:
For 16:9 broadcast.
Smart: Imitation of wide screen effect for 4:3 broadcast.
4:3:
Conventional 4:3 picture size, full picture information.
In “Smart”, “Zoom” and “14:9” modes, parts of the top and bottom of 
the screen are cut off. Press
or
to adjust the position of the 
image on the screen (e.g. to read subtitles). 
NOISE REDUCTION
The “Noise Reduction” option in the “Detail Set Up”
menu allows you to automatically reduce the picture 
noise visible in the broadcast signal.
To do this: after selecting the option, press 
. Then 
press
or
to select Auto. Finally press OK to 
confirm and store.
To cancel this function afterwards, select “Off” 
instead of “Auto” in the step above.
Menu System
Level 1 
Level 2 
Level 3 / Function 
continued...
4:3
Zoom
14:9
Wide
Smart
Picture Adjustment
  Mode:  Personal
   Contrast
   Brightness
   Colour
   Sharpness
   Hue
   Reset
OK
Set Up
  Language/Country
  Auto Tuning
  Programme Sorting
  Progamme Labels
  AV Preset
  Manual Programme Preset
  Detail Set Up
OK
Detail Set Up
  Auto Format
  Noise Reduction:         
  AV2 Output:  
  RGB Centring:            
  Picture Rotation:         
On
Auto
TV
0
0
OK
Picture Adjustment
  Mode:  Personal
   Contrast
   Brightness
   Colour
   Sharpness
   Hue
   Reset
OK
Set Up
  Language/Country
  Auto Tuning
  Programme Sorting
  Progamme Labels
  AV Preset
  Manual Programme Preset
  Detail Set Up
OK
Detail Set Up
  Noise Reduction:         
  AV2 Output:  
  RGB Centring:            
  Picture Rotation:         
Auto
TV
0
0
OK
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AV2 OUTPUT
The “AV2 Output” option in the “Detail Set Up”
menu allows you to select the source to be output 
from the Scart connector 
i2/r
 . You can record  
from this Scart any signal coming from the TV or 
from external equipment connected to the Scart 
connector 
i1/
 or side connectors 
3 and 
3.
If your VCR supports Smartlink, this procedure 
is not necessary.
To do this: after selecting the option, press
. Then 
press
or
to select the desired output signal: 
TV, AV1, AV3, YC3 or AUTO.
If you select “AUTO”, the output signal will always be the same one that is displayed on the screen.
If you have connected a decoder to the Scart 
i2/r
 or to a VCR connected to this Scart, please 
remember to change back the “AV2 Output” to “AUTO” or “TV” for correct unscrambling.
RGB CENTRING
When connecting an RGB source, such as a 
“PlayStation”, you may need to readjust the 
horizontal position of the picture. In that case, you 
can readjust it through the “RGB Centring” option in 
the “Detail Set Up”.
To do this: while watching an RGB source select the 
“RGB Centring” option and press 
. Then press 
or
 to adjust the centre of the picture between 
–10 and +10. Finally press OK to confirm and store. 
PICTURE ROTATION
Because of the earth’s magnetism, the picture might 
slant. In this case, you can correct the 
picture slant by using the option “Picture 
Rotation” in the “Detail Set Up” menu.
To do this: after selecting the option, press 
. Then 
press
or
to correct any slant of the picture 
between -5 and +5 and finally press OK to store.  
Level 1 
Level 2
Level 3 / Function 
Picture Adjustment
  Mode:  Personal
   Contrast
   Brightness
   Colour
   Sharpness
   Hue
   Reset
OK
Set Up
  Language/Country
  Auto Tuning
  Programme Sorting
  Progamme Labels
  AV Preset
  Manual Programme Preset
  Detail Set Up
OK
Detail Set Up
  Noise Reduction:         
  AV2 Output:  
  RGB Centring:            
  Picture Rotation:         
Auto
TV
0
0
OK
Picture Adjustment
  Mode:  Personal
   Contrast
   Brightness
   Colour
   Sharpness
   Hue
   Reset
OK
Set Up
  Language/Country
  Auto Tuning
  Programme Sorting
  Progamme Labels
  AV Preset
  Manual Programme Preset
  Detail Set Up
OK
Detail Set Up
  Noise Reduction:         
  AV2 Output:  
  RGB Centring:            
  Picture Rotation:         
Auto
TV
0
0
OK
!
!
Picture Adjustment
  Mode:  Personal
   Contrast
   Brightness
   Colour
   Sharpness
   Hue
   Reset
OK
Set Up
  Language/Country
  Auto Tuning
  Programme Sorting
  Progamme Labels
  AV Preset
  Manual Programme Preset
  Detail Set Up
OK
Detail Set Up
  Noise Reduction:         
  AV2 Output:  
  RGB Centring:            
  Picture Rotation:         
Auto
TV
0
0
OK
Menu System
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Teletext
Teletext is an information service transmitted by most TV stations. The index page of the teletext 
service (usually page 100) gives you information on how to use the service. To operate teletext, use 
the remote control buttons as indicated below.
Make sure to use a channel (TV Broadcast) with a strong signal, otherwise teletext errors may occur.
To Switch On Teletext : 
After selecting the TV channel which carries the teletext service you wish 
to view, press 
To Select a Teletext page:
Input 3 digits for the page number, using the numbered buttons.
• If you have made a mistake, retype the correct page number.
• If the counter on the screen continues searching, it is because this page is not available. In that case,
     input another page number 
To access the next or preceding page:
Press PROG + (
) or PROG -  (
).
To superimpose teletext on to the TV:
Whilst you are viewing teletext, press 
. Press it again to cancel teletext mode. 
To freeze a teletext page:
Some teletext pages have sub-pages which follow on automatically. To stop them, press 
/
Press it again to cancel the freeze. 
To reveal concealed information (e.g: answer to a quiz):
Press 
/
. Press it again to conceal the information. 
To Switch Off Teletext: 
Press .
Fastext
Fastext service lets you access pages with one button push.
While you are in Teletext mode and Fastext is broadcast, a colour coded menu appears at the  bottom
of the teletext page. Press the colour button (red, green, yellow or blue) to access the corresponding 
page.
Teletext
!
TELETEXT
Index
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
25
153
101
98
TELETEXT
Index
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
25
153
101
98
TELETEXT
Index
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
25
153
101
98
TELETEXT
Index
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
25
153
101
98
TELETEXT
Index
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
25
153
101
98
TELETEXT
Index
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
25
153
101
98
TELETEXT
Index
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
25
153
101
98
TELETEXT
Index
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
25
153
101
98
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Connecting Optional Equipment
Using the following instructions you can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV set. 
(Connecting cables are not supplied).
To avoid picture distorsion, do not connect external equipment to connectors 
A and B at the same 
time.
Connecting a VCR:
To connect a VCR, please refer to the section “Connecting the aerial and VCR” of this instruction manual. 
We recommend you connect your VCR using a scart lead. If you do not have a scart lead, tune in the VCR 
test signal to the TV programme number “0” by using the “Manual Programme Preset” option. (for details 
of how to manually programme these presets, see page 13, step a).
Refer to your VCR instruction manual to find out how to find the output channel of your VCR.
Connecting a VCR that supports Smartlink:
Smartlink is a direct link between the TV set and the VCR. For more information on Smartlink,  
please refer to the instruction manual of your VCR.
If you use a VCR that supports Smartlink, please connect the VCR by using a Scart lead to the Scart 
i2/r
F.
Additional Information
continued...
When you connect the headphones, the 
TV speakers will automatically be 
muted
D
F
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* “PlayStation” is a product of Sony 
Computer Entertainment, Inc.
* “PlayStation” is a trademark of Sony 
Computer Entertainment, Inc.
B
C
A
8mm/Hi8/
DVC
camcorder
S VHS/Hi8/DVC
camcorder
“PlayStation”*
Decoder
VCR
DVD
DVD
Hi-fi
Decoder
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Connecting to external Audio Equipment:
Plug in your Hi-Fi equipment to the audio output sockets 
E if you wish to amplify the audio output from 
TV. Next, using the menu system, select the “Sound Adjustment” menu. Enter the “Detail Adjustment”
option and set “TV Speakers” to “Off”.
The audio level of the external speakers can be modified by pressing the volume buttons on the 
remote control. Also treble and bass settings can be modified through the “Sound Adjustment”
menu.
Using Optional Equipment
1
Connect your equipment to the designated TV socket, as indicated in the previous page.
2
Switch on the connected equipment.
3
To watch the picture of the connected equipment, press the 
 button repeatedly until the correct input 
symbol appears on the screen.
Symbol Input Signals
1
Audio / video input signal through the Scart connector 
D
RGB input signal through the Scart connector 
D. This symbol appears only  if a 
RGB source has been connected. 
  
2
Audio / video input signal through the Scart connector 
F.
2
S Video input signal through the Scart connector 
F.
 
3
Video input signal through the phono socket 
B and Audio input signal  through C.
3
S Video Input signal through the front S Video input jack 
A and Audio signal 
through 
C.
Press
button on the remote control to return to the normal TV picture. 
For Mono Equipment
Connect the phono plug to the L/G/S/I socket on the front of the TV and select 
3 or 
3 input signal 
using the instructions above. Finally, refer to the “Sound Adjustment” section of this manual and select 
“Dual Sound” “A” on the sound menu screen.
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Additional Information
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Specifications
TV system: 
 I 
Colour system:
PAL, SECAM 
NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)
Channel Coverage:
lI: UHF B21-B69
Picture Tube:
Flat Display FD Trinitron WIDE
 28” (approx. 71 cm. measured diagonally)
Rear Terminals
i/
21-pin scart connector
 (CENELEC 
standard)
 including 
audio/video
input, RGB input, TV 
audio/video output.
i2/r
 21-pin 
Scart 
connector
(SMARTLINK)
(CENELEC standard) 
including audio / video input, 
S video input, selectable 
audio/ video output and 
Smartlink interface.
audio outputs (Left/Right) - 
phono jacks 
Side Terminals
r
3
S Video input – 4 pin DIN
t3
   video input – phono jack
o3
  audio input – phono jacks
           headphones jack 
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Ecological Paper- Totally Chlorine Free   
 
Sound Output:
2 x 14 W (music power)
2 x 7W (RMS)
Power Consumption:
90 W
Standby Power Consumption:
0.54 W
Dimensions (w x h x d) :
Approx.796 x 518 x 522 mm.
Weight:
44.5 Kg.
Accessories supplied:
1 Remote Control (RM-887)
2 Batteries (IEC designated) 
Other features:
• Teletext, Fastext, TOPtext
• Sleep  Timer
• Smartlink (direct link between your TV set and
  a compatible VCR. For more information on 
Smartlink, please refer to the Instruction Manual 
of your VCR).
• TV system Autodetection.
• Auto Format.
Additional Information
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Troubleshooting
Here are some simple solutions to the problems which may affect the picture and sound.
Problem
Solution
No picture (screen is dark) and no sound.
• Check the aerial connection.
• Plug the TV in and press the 
 button on the 
front of the TV. 
• If the standby indicator 
 is on, press TV
button on the remote control. 
Poor or no picture (screen is dark), but good 
sound.
• Using the menu system, select the “Picture 
Adjustment” menu and select “Reset” to return to 
the factory settings.
No picture or no menu information from 
equipment connected to the Scart connector.
• Check that the optional equipment is on and press 
the  
 button repeatedly on the remote control 
until the correct input symbol is displayed on the 
screen. 
Good picture, no sound.
• Press the  
 +/- button on the remote control. 
• Check that “TV Speakers” is “On” on the Sound 
Adjustment” menu.
• Check that headphones are not connected.
No colour on colour programmes.
• Using the menu system, select the “Picture 
Adjustment” menu and select “Reset” to return to 
factory settings.
Distorted picture when changing programmes or 
selecting teletext.
• Turn off any equipment connected to the Scart
  connector on the rear of the TV.
Picture slanted
• Using the menu system, select the “Picture 
Rotation”  option in the “Detail Set Up” menu to 
correct the picture slant.
Noisy picture when viewing a TV channel.
• Using the menu system, select the “Manual 
Programme Preset” menu and adjust Fine Tuning
  (AFT) to obtain better picture reception.
• Using the menu system, select the “Noise 
Reduction”  option in the “Detail Set Up” menu 
and select “Auto” to reduce the noise in the 
picture
No unscrambling or unstable picture whilst 
viewing a scrambling channel with a decoder 
connected through the Scart connector 
i2/r.
• Using the menu system, select the “Set Up”
menu. Then enter to “Detail Set Up” option and 
set “AV2 Output” to “TV”.
Remote control does not function.
• Replace the batteries.
The standby indicator  
 on the TV flashes.  
• Contact your nearest Sony service centre.
If you continue to experience problems, have your TV serviced by qualified personnel.
 Never open the casing yourself.
!
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