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LANGUAGE / COUNTRY
The “Language/Country” option in the “Set Up” menu allows you to select the
language that the menus are displayed in. It also allows you to select the
country in which you wish to operate the TV set.
The “Language/Country” option in the “Set Up” menu allows you to select the
language that the menus are displayed in. It also allows you to select the
country in which you wish to operate the TV set.
To do this: after selecting the option, press
and then proceed in the same
way as in the steps 2 and 3 of the section “Switching On the TV and
Automatically Tuning”.
Automatically Tuning”.
AUTO TUNING
The “Auto Tuning” option in the “Set Up” menu allows you to automatically
search for and store all available TV channels.
The “Auto Tuning” option in the “Set Up” menu allows you to automatically
search for and store all available TV channels.
To do this: after selecting the option, press
and then proceed in the same
way as in TV steps 5 and 6 of the section “Switching On the TV and
Automatically Tuning” on page 8.
Automatically Tuning” on page 8.
PROGRAMME SORTING
The “Programme Sorting” option in the “Set Up” menu allows you to change
the order in which the channels (TV broadcast) appear on the screen.
The “Programme Sorting” option in the “Set Up” menu allows you to change
the order in which the channels (TV broadcast) appear on the screen.
To do this: after selecting the option, press
and then proceed in the same
way as in step 7b) of the section “Switching On the TV and Automatically
Tuning” on page 8.
Tuning” on page 8.
PROGRAMME LABELS
The “Programme Labels” option in the “Set Up” menu allows you to name a
channel using up to five characters (letters or numbers). To do this:
The “Programme Labels” option in the “Set Up” menu allows you to name a
channel using up to five characters (letters or numbers). To do this:
1
After selecting the option, press
, then press
or
to select the
programme number with the channel you wish to name.
2
Press
. With the first element of the Label column highlighted, press
or
to select a letter or number (select “-“ for a blank), then press
to
confirm this character. Select the other four characters in the same way.
Finally press OK to store.
Finally press OK to store.
Menu System
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
OK
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
OK
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
OK
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
OK
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Menu System
AUTO FORMAT
The “Auto Format” option in the “Detail Set Up” menu allows you to
automatically change the aspect ratio of the screen.
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.
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
always modify the format of the screen by pressing
repeatedly on the
remote control to select one of the following formats:
Smart: Imitation of wide screen effect for 4:3 broadcast.
4:3:
Conventional 4:3 picture size, full picture information.
14:9:
Compromise between 4:3 and 16:9 picture size.
Zoom: Widescreen format for letterbox movies.
Wide:
For 16:9 broadcast. Full picture information.
Note: In “Smart”, “Zoom” and “14:9” modes, parts of the top and bottom of the
screen are cut off. Press
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.
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.
above.
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
OK
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
OK
4:3
Zoom
14:9
Wide
Smart
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Menu System
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
The “AV2 Output” option in the “Detail Set Up” menu allows you to select the
source to be output from the Scart connector
2/
in order you can
record from this Scart any signal coming from the TV or from external
equipment connected to the Scart connector
equipment connected to the Scart connector
1/
or front 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 or AUTO.
Notes:
If you select “AUTO”, the output signal will always be the same one that is displayed
on the screen.
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 connector
2/
or to a VCR
connected to this scart, please remember to change back the “AV2 Output” to
“AUTO” or “TV” for correct unscrambling.
“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”.
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
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 may slant. In this case, you
can correct the picture slant by using the option “Picture Rotation” in the
“Detail Set Up” menu.
Because of the earth’s magnetism, the picture may 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.
store.
S
S
Detail Set Up
Auto Format:
Noise Reduction:
AV2 Output:
RGB Centring:
Picture Rotation:
Noise Reduction:
AV2 Output:
RGB Centring:
Picture Rotation:
On
Auto
TV
0
0
Auto
TV
0
0
OK
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
OK
Detail Set Up
Auto Format:
Noise Reduction:
AV2 Output:
RGB Centring:
Picture Rotation:
Noise Reduction:
AV2 Output:
RGB Centring:
Picture Rotation:
On
Auto
TV
0
0
Auto
TV
0
0
OK
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
OK
Detail Set Up
Auto Format:
Noise Reduction:
AV2 Output:
RGB Centring:
Picture Rotation:
Noise Reduction:
AV2 Output:
RGB Centring:
Picture Rotation:
On
Auto
TV
0
0
Auto
TV
0
0
OK
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
OK
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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. Please ensure you use a channel (TV Broadcast) with a
strong signal, otherwise teletext errors may occur.
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. Please ensure you 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
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
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 PROGR + (
Press PROGR + (
) or PROGR - (
).
To superimpose teletext on to the TV:
Whilst you are viewing teletext, press
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
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
/
. Press it again to conceal the information.
To Switch Off Teletext:
Press .
Press .
Fastext
Fastext service lets you access pages with one button push. When you are
in Teletext mode and Fastext is being 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.
in Teletext mode and Fastext is being 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
Programme
News
Sport
Weather
25
153
101
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).
supplied).
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 14, step a). Refer to your VCR
instruction manual to find out how to find the output channel of your 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 14, 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
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
2/
F.
If you have connected a decoder to the scart
2/
or through a VCR connected to this scart:
Select the “Manual Programme Preset” option in the “Set Up” menu and after entering in the “Decoder**” option, select “On” (by
using
using
or
). Repeat this option for each scrambling signal.
**This option is only available depending on the country you have selected in the ‘Language/Country’ 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
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.
4
Press the
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
Connect the phono plug to the L/G/S/I socket on the front of the TV and select
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.
Symbol
Input Signals
1
Audio / video input signal through the scart connector
E.
RGB input signal through the scart connector
E. 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 phono socket
A and audio input signal through C.
S
S
S
S
Additional Information
3
3
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MANUFACTURED UNDER LICENCE
FROM DOLBY LABORATORIES
"DOLBY" AND THE DOUBLE - D
SYMBOL ARE TRADEMARKS OF
DOLBY LABORATORIES
B
C
A
F
E
D
When you connect the headphones, the TV
speakers will automatically be muted.
speakers will automatically be muted.
*
“PlayStation” is a product of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc.
*
“PlayStation” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc.
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Additional Information
If you continue to experience problems, have your TV serviced by qualified personnel.
Never open the casing yourself.
Never open the casing yourself.
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.
no sound.
• Check the aerial connection.
• Plug the TV in and press the
• Plug the TV in and press the
button on the front of
the TV.
• If the standby indicator
is on, press the
button on the remote control.
Poor or no picture (screen is
dark), but good sound.
dark), but good sound.
• Using the menu system, select the “Picture
Adjustment” menu and select “Reset” to return to the
factory settings.
factory settings.
No picture or no menu
information from equipment
connected to the scart
connector.
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 the headphones are not connected.
No colour on colour
programmes.
programmes.
• Using the menu system, select the “Picture
Adjustment” menu and select “Reset” to return to
factory settings.
factory settings.
Distorted picture when
changing programmes or
selecting teletext.
changing programmes or
selecting teletext.
• Turn off any equipment connected to the scart
connector on the rear of the TV.
Wrong characters appear
when viewing teletext.
when viewing teletext.
• Using the menu system, display the “Language/
Country” menu and select the country in which you
are operating the TV set. For cyrillic languages, we
recommend selecting ‘Russia’ if your own country
does not appear in the list.
are operating the TV set. For cyrillic languages, we
recommend selecting ‘Russia’ if your own country
does not appear in the list.
The TV picture is slanted
• Using the menu system, select the “Picture Rotation”
option in the “Detail Set Up” menu to correct the
picture slant.
picture slant.
Noisy picture when viewing a
TV channel.
TV channel.
• Using the menu system, select the “Manual
Programme Preset” menu and adjust Fine Tuning
(AFT) to obtain a better picture reception.
(AFT) to obtain a better picture reception.
• Using the menu system, select the “Noise Reduction”
option in the “Detail Set Up” menu and select “Auto” to
reduce the picture noise.
reduce the picture noise.
No unscrambled picture whilst
viewing un unscrambled
channel with a decoder
connected through the scart
connector
viewing un unscrambled
channel with a decoder
connected through the scart
connector
2/
.
• Using the menu system, display the “Set Up” menu.
Then select the “Detail Set Up” option and set “AV2
Output” to “TV”.
Output” to “TV”.
Remote control does not
function.
function.
• Replace the batteries.
The standby indicator
on
the TV flashes.
• Contact your nearest Sony service centre.
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Specifications
Additional Information
TV system:
Depending on your country selection:
I
Depending on your country selection:
I
Colour system:
PAL, SECAM
NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)
PAL, SECAM
NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)
Channel Coverage:
UHF: B21-B69
UHF: B21-B69
Picture Tube:
Flat Display FD Trinitron WIDE
28” (approx. 71 cm. measured diagonally)
32” (approx. 82 cm. measured diagonally)
Flat Display FD Trinitron WIDE
28” (approx. 71 cm. measured diagonally)
32” (approx. 82 cm. measured diagonally)
Rear Terminals
1
/
1
21-pin scart connector (CENELEC
standard) including audio/video input,
RGB input, TV audio/video output.
standard) including audio/video input,
RGB input, TV audio/video output.
2/
2
(SMARTLINK)
21-pin scart connector (CENELEC
standard) including audio/video input, S
video input, selectable audio/video output
and SmartLink interface.
standard) including audio/video input, S
video input, selectable audio/video output
and SmartLink interface.
Front Terminals
3 S-video input – 4 pin DIN
3 video input – phono jack
3 audio input – phono jacks
3 video input – phono jack
3 audio input – phono jacks
headphones jack
S
S
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Sound Output:
2 x 14W (music power)
2 x 7W (RMS)
2 x 14W (music power)
2 x 7W (RMS)
Power Consumption:
28” : 72 W
32” : 75 W
Standby Power Consumption:
0.5 W
28” : 72 W
32” : 75 W
Standby Power Consumption:
0.5 W
Dimensions (w x h x d) :
28” : Approx. 844 x 517 x 548 mm
32” : Approx. 933 x 562 x 572 mm.
28” : Approx. 844 x 517 x 548 mm
32” : Approx. 933 x 562 x 572 mm.
Weight:
28” : Approx. 44.5 Kg
32” : Approx. 60.0 Kg
28” : Approx. 44.5 Kg
32” : Approx. 60.0 Kg
Accessories supplied:
1 remote control (RM-947)
2 x IEC designated AA size
batteries
1 remote control (RM-947)
2 x IEC designated AA size
batteries
Other features:
• Teletext, Fastext, TOPtext.
• Sleep Timer.
• SmartLink (direct link between
• Teletext, Fastext, TOPtext.
• Sleep Timer.
• SmartLink (direct link between
your TV set and a compatible
VCR. For more information on
SmartLink, please refer to your
VCR instruction manual).
VCR. For more information on
SmartLink, please refer to your
VCR instruction manual).
• TV system autodetection.
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