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Picture Adjustment

Select:

Enter Menu:

Picture Mode
  Contrast
  Brightness
  Colour
  Sharpness
     Reset
Noise Reduction

Personal

AUTO

Sound Adjustment

Select:

Enter Menu:

Effect
Treble
Bass
Balance
  Reset
Dual Sound
Auto Volume
TV Speakers

Natural

Off

Stereo

On

Sound Adjustment

Select:

Enter:

Effect
Treble
Bass
Balance
  Reset
Dual Sound
Auto Volume
TV Speakers

Natural

Off

Stereo

On

SOUND ADJUSTMENT
The “Sound Adjustment” menu allows you to 
alter the sound adjustments.

To do this: after selecting the item you want to 
alter, press 

. Then press repeatedly 

/

/

 or 

 to adjust it and finally press OK 

to store the new adjustment.

  

 

Enhances clarity, detail and presence of sound by using 
“BBE High Definition Sound system”

.

  “BBE High Definition Sound system”

 

intensifies clarity 

and presence of sound for better intelligibility 
and musical realism.

 Dolby Virtual, simulates the sound effect of “Dolby 

Surround Pro Logic”.

 

Flat response.

 

 Less 

 More 

 

 Less  

 More  

 

 Left  

 Right 

 

  Resets the sound to the factory preset levels. 

 

.

.

 (for mono channel if available).

 (for channel 1).

 (for channel 2).

 volume level changes according to the broadcast signal.

volume level of the channels will stay the same, independent of

 

  the broadcast signal (e.g. in the case of advertisements).

to listen to the TV from the set speakers.

to listen to the TV from an external amplifier connected to the 
audio outputs on the rear of the TV set.

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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.

Teletext errors may occur if you use a channel (TV Broadcast) with a weak signal.

After selecting the TV channel which carries the teletext service you wish 
to view, press 

. 

Input 3 digits for the page number, using the numbered buttons.
• If you make a mistake, retype the correct page number.
•  If the counter on the screen continues searching, it is because the page is not available. If this is the

Press PROG + (

) or PROG - (

).

Whilst you are viewing teletext, press 

. Press it again to cancel teletext mode. 

Press 

/

. Press it again to cancel the freeze. 

Press 

/

. Press it again to conceal the information. 

A teletext page may consist of several sub pages. In this case the page number that appears 
on the upper left corner will change from white to green and one or more arrows will appear 
next to the page number. Repeatedly press the

 or

 buttons on the remote control to 

watch the desired sub page.

Press 

.

Fastext service lets you access Teletext pages with one button push.
When you are in Teletext mode and Fastext is broadcast, a colour coded menu appears at

 

the bottom of the teletext page. Press the appropriate coloured button (red, green, yellow

 

or blue) to access the page corresponding to your menu choice.

Index
Programme
News
Sport
Weather

25

153
101

98

Index
Programme
News
Sport
Weather

25

153
101

98

Index
Programme
News
Sport
Weather

25

153
101

98

Index
Programme
News
Sport
Weather

25

153
101

98

Index
Programme
News
Sport
Weather

25

153
101

98

Index
Programme
News
Sport
Weather

25

153
101

98

Index
Programme
News
Sport
Weather

25

153
101

98

Index
Programme
News
Sport
Weather

25

153
101

98

(depending on availability of service).

NexTView is an on-screen electronic programme guide, providing you with programme 
information for different broadcasters.
When looking for information you can search by theme (sports, art, etc...) or date.

Select a broadcast channel providing a NexTView service. In this case the indication 
“NexTView” is displayed as soon as data is available.

Press the

 

 

button on the remote control to switch NexTView on and off.

To navigate through NexTView:

• moving to right or left press

 or

.

• moving up or downwards, press

or

.

• confirming a selection, press OK.

Icons for different themes (see the 
“Icons’ key” section on next page)

Date

Programme list

Record:

This function only  works if you 
have connected a VCR which 
supports SmartLink and Timer 
Programming feature.

If you wish to record the selected 
programme, press the red button 
on the remote control.

Remind:
If you wish to be reminded when the 
selected programme is broadcasted, 
press the green button on the remote 
control. At the time that programme 
should be displayed a reminder 
message is displayed on the TV.

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In it’s default condition this remote control will operate the basic functions of this Sony TV, Sony 
DVDs and most Sony VCRs. To control VCRs and DVDs of other manufacturers (and some Sony 
VCR models), please complete the following steps:

Before you start, look up the 3 digit code for your brand of DVD or VCR from the list 

below. On those brands that have more than one code, enter the first code number.

Press the Media Selector button on the remote control repeatedly until the 
required green light (VCR or DVD) is lit.

   If Media Selector is on TV position, code numbers will not be stored.

Before the green light goes out, press and hold the yellow button for 
approximately 6 seconds until the green light starts flashing.

Whilst the green light is flashing, enter all three digits of the code for your 
brand of VCR or DVD using the number buttons on the remote control. 

 If your selected code is entered correctly, all three green lights will be lit   

  momentarily.

Turn on your VCR or DVD and check that the main functions work.

• If your device is not working or some of the functions do not work 

please check that you entered the correct code set or try the next code 
listed against the brand. 

• Your brand codes may be lost if weak batteries are not replaced within 

a few minutes. To reset your brand of DVD or VCR please repeat the 
above steps. A small label is added inside the battery door to allow you 
to record your brand codes.

• Not all brands are covered and not all models of every brand may be 

covered.

SONY (VHS)

301, 302, 303, 308, 309

SONY

001

SONY (BETA)

303, 307, 310

AIWA

021

SONY (DV)

304, 305, 306

DENON

018, 027, 020, 002

AIWA

325, 331, 351

GRUNDIG

009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003

AKAI

326, 329, 330

HITACHI

025, 026, 015, 004

DAEWOO

342, 343

JVC

006, 017

GRUNDIG

358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351

KENWOOD

008

HITACHI

327, 333, 334

LG

015, 014

JVC

314, 315, 322, 344, 352, 353, 

LOEWE

009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003

354, 348, 349

MATSUI

013, 016

LG

332, 338

ONKYO

022

LOEWE

358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351

PANASONIC

018, 027, 020, 002

MATSUI

356, 357

PHILIPS

009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003

ORION

328

PIONEER

004

PANASONIC

321, 323

SAMSUNG

011, 014

PHILIPS

311, 312, 313, 316, 317, 318, 

SANYO

007

358, 359

SHARP

019, 027

SAMSUNG

339, 340, 341, 345

THOMSON

012

SANYO

335, 336

TOSHIBA

003

SHARP

324

YAMAHA

018, 027, 020, 002

THOMSON

319, 350

TOSHIBA

337

  (SMARTLINK)

Sony Manufacturing Co, UK, hereby declares that this Colour TV is in compliance with the 
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

TV system: 
I 

Colour system:
PAL
SECAM, NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only 
Video In)

Channel Coverage:
I: UHF B21-B69

Picture Tube:
Flat Display FD Trinitron  
WIDE: 28” (approx. 71 cm. 
measured diagonally)

/

21-pin scart

 

connector 

(CENELEC standard)

  including audio/video  

input, RGB input, TV 
audio/video output.

/

  21-pin Scart

 

connector 

(CENELEC standard)

  including audio / video 

input, RGB input, monitor 
audio/video output.

 

/

  21-pin Scart

 

connector

 

(CENELEC 

standard) including 
audio / video input, S video 
input, selectable 
audio / video output and 
Smartlink interface.

     audio outputs (Left/
     Right) - phono jacks 

S Video input – 4 pin 
DIN

   video input – phono 

jack

   audio input – phono 

jacks

       

headphones jack 

2 x 20 W (music power)
2 x 10 W (RMS)

Woofer:
30 W (music power)
15 W (RMS)

Power Consumption:
125 W

Standby Power 
Consumption:
0.3 W 

Dimensions (w x h x d) :
approx. 797 x 519 x 523 mm.

Weight:
approx. 49 Kg.

Remote Control Locator 
coverage:
up to 10 m. in open field

The optimum distance is

 

up to approximately 10 

meters without interference. 
However, the distance may 
vary according to the 
surroundings and 
environment.

Even within the signal

 

reception area, there are 

some spots (dead spot) where 
the RF signal can not be 
received. This characteristics is 
inherent to RF signals, and 
does not indicate malfunction.

Remote Control Locator 
Frequency:
434 MHz (ISM band).  

The frequency of your

 

Remote Control  Locator 

may be used by other devices 
(e.g. electric garage door). If 
the use of the Remote Control 
Locator causes interferences 
with any other device(s) please 
contact your nearest Sony 
Service Centre.

Accessories supplied:
1 Remote Control (RM-937)
3 Batteries (IEC designated,

AA size) 

Other features:
• 100 Hz picture, Digital Plus.
• Teletext, Fastext, TOPtext 

(250 page TEXT  memory).

• 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).

• Dolby Virtual.
• BBE.
• PIP.
• Auto Format.
• ACI (Auto Channel
  Installation).
• Remote Control Locator.
•

Halogen free flame 

retardant used in 

cabinets.

S

S

 

Here are some simple solutions to problems which may affect the picture and sound.

If you continue to experience problems, have your TV serviced by qualified personnel.

 

Never open the casing yourself.

No picture (screen is dark) and 

no sound.

Poor or no picture (screen is 

dark), but good sound.

No picture or no menu 

information from equipment 

connected to the Scart 

connector.

Good picture, no sound.

No colour on colour 

programmes.

Distorted picture when 

changing programmes or 

selecting teletext.

Distorted picture when pressing 

the Remote Control Locator 

button.

Picture slanted

Noisy picture when viewing a 

TV channel.

• The remote control beeps even 

you have not pressed the 

remote control locator button 

or on the contrary,

• When you press the remote 

control locator button, the 

remote control does not beep.

Remote control does not 

function.

The standby indicator 

 on the 

TV flashes.  

• 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. 

• Using the menu system, select the “Picture Adjustment” menu and 

select “Reset” to return to the factory settings.

• 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. 

• Press the  

 + button on the remote control. 

• Check that “TV Speakers” is “On” in the “Sound Adjustment” 

menu.

• Check that headphones are not connected.

• Using the menu system, select the “Picture Adjustment” menu and 

select “Reset” to return to factory settings.

• Turn off any equipment connected to the Scart connector on the rear 

of the TV.

• This is not a malfunction. It could be caused because some broadcast 

TV uses the same or close frequency as the remote control locator. 

This problem will disappear when you stop pressing the button.

• Using the menu system, select the “Picture Rotation” option in the 

“Detail Set Up” menu to correct the picture slant.

• 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 

“Picture Adjustment” menu and select “Auto” to reduce the noise 

in the picture.

• Using the menu system, asign an ID (number) to your remote 

control. (See “Remote Control ID” on page 17).

• Replace the batteries of the remote control and asign again an ID 

(number) to your remote control. (See “Remote Control ID” on page 

17).

• Check that the Media Selector on the remote control is set  to the 

device you are using (VCR, TV or DVD).

• If the remote control does not operate the VCR or DVD even when 

the Media Selector has been set correctly. Enter the necessary code 

set as explained on “Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD” 

chapter of this instruction manual.

• Replace the batteries.

• Contact your nearest Sony service centre.

Remove the rear cover fixing screws indicated. Take care
when removing the rear cover not to damage the speaker
cables [Disconnect the speaker connector] as speakers are
fitted inside the rear cover.

To remove lift the main bracket rear slightly and slide the
chassis away from the beznet. Ensure that the interconnecting
leads are released from their purse locks to prevent damage
being caused.

When refitting the chassis ensure that the main bracket is
located in the beznet guide slots before sliding the chassis
forwards. Refit the interconnecting leads in their respective
purse locks.

Before completely removing the rear cover disconnect the
speaker connector which is located on the inside.

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