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After correcting the original service problem, perform the
following safety checks before releasing the set to the
customer:

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly

soldered connections. Check the entire board surface
for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are

“pinched” or touching high-wattage resistors.

3. Check that all control knobs, shields, covers, ground

straps, and mounting hardware have been replaced.
Be absolutely certain that you have replaced all the
insulators.

4. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly

transistors, that were installed during a previous repair.
Point them out to the customer and recommend their
replacement.

5. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious

signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer
and recommend their replacement.

6. Check the line cords for cracks and abrasion.

Recommend the replacement of any such line cord
to the customer.

7. Check the B+ and HV to see if they are specified

values. Make sure your instruments are accurate;
be suspicious of your HV meter if sets always have
low HV.

8. Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized”

knobs, screws, and all other exposed metal parts for AC
leakage. Check leakage as described below.

The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth
ground and from all exposed metal parts to any exposed
metal part having a return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5
mA (500 microamperes). Leakage current can be
measured by any one of three methods.

1. A commercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229

or RCA WT-540A. Follow the manufacturers'
instructions to use these instructions.

2. A battery-operated AC milliammeter. The Data Precision

245 digital multimeter is suitable for this job.

3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means

of a VOM or battery-operated AC voltmeter. The “limit”
indication is 0.75 V, so analog meters must have an
accurate low voltage scale. The Simpson’s 250 and
Sanwa SH-63TRD are examples of passive VOMs that
are suitable. Nearly all battery-operated digital
multimeters that have a 2 VAC range are suitable
(see Figure A).

A cold-water pipe is a guaranteed earth ground; the cover-
plate retaining screw on most AC outlet boxes is also at earth
ground. If the retaining screw is to be used as your earth
ground, verify that it is at ground by measuring the resistance
between it and a cold-water pipe with an ohmmeter. The
reading should be zero ohms. If a cold-water pipe is not
accessible, connect a 60- to 100-watt trouble- light (not a
neon lamp) between the hot side of the receptacle and the
retaining screw. Try both slots, if necessary, to locate the hot
side on the line; the lamp should light at normal brilliance if the
screw is at ground potential (see Figure B).

Trouble Light

AC Outlet Box

Ohmmeter

Cold-water Pipe

The instructions mentioned here are partial abstracts from the Operating Instruction Manual. The page numbers shown reflect
those of the Operating Instruction Manual.

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and – 
on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

Here’s an overview of the buttons on the remote control you will 
probably use most often. For a complete description of the remote 
control, see “Using the Remote Control” on page 40.

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Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you 
anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an extended period.

Handle the remote control with care. Avoid dropping it, getting it wet, or placing it in 
direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is high.

Turn the TV 
on and off

TV (POWER)

Select channels 
directly

0 – 9 and ENTER

Press 0 – 9 to select a channel, the channel changes 
after 2 seconds. Press ENTER for immediate selection.

Scan through 
channels 

CH +/-

 To scan rapidly through the channels, press and hold down 

the CH+ or CH- button.

Adjust the volume 

VOL +/-

Switch video inputs 
(such as a VCR)

TV/VIDEO
Press repeatedly to toggle through all video inputs.

Display the Menu to 
make changes to the 
TV

MENU

For details, see “Using the Menus” on page 25.

View the Favorite 
Channels list

FAVORITES

For details, see “Using Favorite Channels” on 
page 20.

Using the on-screen 
functions

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If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find 
this set up convenient.

Select CABLE or antenna (ANT) mode by pressing ANT on the remote 
control.

Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that 
require a cable box to view all channels.

Connect the coaxial connector from your cable service to the 
cable box’s IN jack.

Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box’s OUT jack to the 
TV’s VHF/UHF jack.

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In order to receive channels with an antenna, you need to turn your Cable to OFF and 
perform the Auto Program function (see page 30).

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If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you should 
consider using the Channel Fix feature (see page 30).

Cable Box and Cable
For this set up, you can switch between scrambled channels (through 
your cable box), and normal (CATV) channels by pressing ANT on the 
remote control.

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Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box (see 
“Programming the Remote Control” on page 42). 

When using Favorite Channel or Twin View, you cannot view the AUX input in the 
window picture.

Pressing ANT switches between these inputs.

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If you are connecting a cable box through the AUX input and would like to switch 
between the AUX and normal (CATV) input you should consider using the Channel Fix 
feature (see page 30).

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Connect the cable TV cable to the VCR’s IN jack.

Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s 
VHF/UHF jack.

Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR’s A/V OUT jacks to the 
TV’s A/V IN jacks.

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If your VCR has an S VIDEO jack: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO connection 
instead of the yellow video cable on your combined A/V cable. Using an S VIDEO cable, 
connect the VCR’s S VIDEO OUT jack to the TV’s S VIDEO IN jack. S VIDEO does not 
provide audio, so audio cables must still be connected to provide sound.

Connect the single (input) jack of the splitter to your incoming 
cable connection, and connect the other two (output) jacks (using 
coaxial cable) to IN on your cable box and VHF/UHF on your TV.

Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box’s OUT jack to the 
VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack.

Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR’s A/V OUT jacks to the 
TV’s A/V IN jacks.

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If your VCR has an S VIDEO jack: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO connection 
instead of the yellow video cable on your combined A/V cable. Using an S VIDEO cable, 
connect the VCR’s S VIDEO OUT jack to the TV’s S VIDEO IN jack. S VIDEO does not 
provide audio, so audio cables must still be connected to provide sound.

Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s 
SATELLITE IN jack.

Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receiver’s A/V OUT 
jacks to the TV’s A/V IN jacks.

Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the TV’s 
VHF/UHF jack.

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If your satellite receiver has an S VIDEO jack: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO 
connection instead of the yellow video cable on your combined A/V cable. Using an S 
VIDEO cable, connect the satellite receiver’s VIDEO OUT jack to the TV’s S VIDEO IN 
jack. S VIDEO does not provide audio, so audio cables must still be connected to provide 
sound.

Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s 
SATELLITE IN jack.

Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack.

Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s 
VHF/UHF jack.

Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receiver’s A/V OUT 
jacks to the VCR’s A/V IN jacks.

Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR’s A/V OUT jacks to the 
TV’s A/V IN jacks.

Using audio cables, connect the TV’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the 
audio receiver’s audio LINE IN jacks.

CONTROL S allows you to control your TV system and other Sony 
equipment with one remote control.

To control your other Sony equipment with your TV’s remote control, 
use a CONTROL S cable (not supplied) to connect the equipment’s 
CONTROL S IN jack to the TV’s CONTROL S OUT jack.

After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Auto Setup to 
set up your channels. 

Press POWER to turn on the TV.

The first time you turn on the TV, the Auto Setup screen appears.

Press CH+ to run Auto Setup or press CH– to exit.

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The Auto Setup feature does not apply for installations that use a cable box for all 
channel selection.

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You can run Auto Program by selecting it in the Channel menu, as described on 
page 30.

Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD 
player’s Y, P

B

, and P

R

 jacks to the Y, P

B

, and P

R

 jacks on the TV.

Using an audio cable, connect the DVD player’s audio OUT jacks 
to the TV’s audio IN jacks.

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The Y, P

B

, and P

R

 jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y, C

B

, and C

R

, or 

Y, B-Y, and R-Y. If so, connect the cables to like colors.

The Y, P

B

, and P

R

 jacks do not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to 

provide sound.

Using audio cables, connect the DVD player’s audio OUT jacks to 
the TV’s audio IN jacks.

Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the DVD player’s S VIDEO jack 
to the TV’s S VIDEO jack.

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If your DVD player has video component output connectors: for best picture quality use 
the connection described on page 15. 

Using three separate component video cables, connect the Digital 
TV Set-top box’s Y, P

B

, and P

R

 jacks to the TV.

Using an audio cable, connect the DTV Set-top box’s audio OUT 
jacks to the TV’s audio IN jacks.

Using A/V cables, connect the camcorder’s A/V OUT jacks to 
the TV’s A/V IN jacks.

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The Y, P

B

, and P

R

 jacks do not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to 

provide sound.

Component input (Y, P

B

, and P

R

) is recommended for optimum picture quality. You 

may also use component video or S Video connections.

 Be sure to read the 

manual for the Set-top box.

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If you have a mono camcorder, connect its left audio output to the TV’s AUDIO L jack.

For easy connection of the camcorder, the TV has front A/V inputs (shown below). 
However, if you prefer, you can also connect the camcorder to the TV’s rear A/V IN jacks.