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Installing the TV
10
Connecting a VCR and Cable Box
1
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.
cable connection, and connect the other two (output) jacks (using
coaxial cable) to IN on your cable box and VHF/UHF on your TV.
2
Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box’s OUT jack to the
VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack.
VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack.
3
Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR’s A/V OUT jacks to the
TV’s A/V IN jacks.
TV’s A/V IN jacks.
✍
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.
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.
Cable
Coaxial
cable
A/V cable
Coaxial
cable
VCR
TV
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
VIDEO (yellow)
box
Splitter
(not supplied)
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Connecting a Satellite Receiver
1
Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s
SATELLITE IN jack.
SATELLITE IN jack.
2
Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receiver’s A/V OUT
jacks to the TV’s A/V IN jacks.
jacks to the TV’s A/V IN jacks.
3
Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the TV’s
VHF/UHF jack.
VHF/UHF jack.
✍
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.
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.
TV
Satellite receiver
Satellite
cable
A/V cable
Coaxial
cable
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
VIDEO (yellow)
antenna
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13
Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR
1
Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s
SATELLITE IN jack.
SATELLITE IN jack.
2
Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack.
3
Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s
VHF/UHF jack.
VHF/UHF jack.
4
Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receiver’s A/V OUT
jacks to the VCR’s A/V IN jacks.
jacks to the VCR’s A/V IN jacks.
5
Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR’s A/V OUT jacks to the
TV’s A/V IN jacks.
TV’s A/V IN jacks.
TV
Satellite receiver
VCR
A/V cable
Coaxial
cable
Coaxial
cable
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
VIDEO (yellow)
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Connecting an Audio Receiver
1
Using audio cables, connect the TV’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the
audio receiver’s audio LINE IN jacks.
audio receiver’s audio LINE IN jacks.
AUDIO-R
AUDIO-L
Line
(red)
(white)
input
TV
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Using the CONTROL S Feature
CONTROL S allows you to control your TV system and other Sony
equipment with one remote control.
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.
use a CONTROL S cable (not supplied) to connect the equipment’s
CONTROL S IN jack to the TV’s CONTROL S OUT jack.
Setting Up the TV Automatically
After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Auto Setup to
set up your channels.
set up your channels.
Using Auto Setup
1
Press POWER to turn on the TV.
The first time you turn on the TV, the Auto Setup screen appears.
2
Press CH+ to run Auto Setup or press CH– to exit.
TV
✍
The Auto Setup feature does not apply for installations that use a cable box for all
channel selection.
channel selection.
✍
You can run Auto Program by selecting it in the Channel menu, as described on
page 30.
page 30.
Installing the TV
15
Connecting a DVD Player with Component
Video Connectors
Video Connectors
1
Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD
player’s Y, P
player’s Y, P
B
, and P
R
jacks to the Y, P
B
, and P
R
jacks on the TV.
2
Using an audio cable, connect the DVD player’s audio OUT jacks
to the TV’s audio IN jacks.
to the TV’s audio IN jacks.
✍
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.
Component video cables
DVD player
TV
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
Audio cable
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Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors
1
Using audio cables, connect the DVD player’s audio OUT jacks to
the TV’s audio IN jacks.
the TV’s audio IN jacks.
2
Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the DVD player’s S VIDEO jack
to the TV’s S VIDEO jack.
to the TV’s S VIDEO jack.
✍
If your DVD player has video component output connectors: for best picture quality use
the connection described on page 15.
the connection described on page 15.
Audio cable
DVD player
S VIDEO
cable
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
AUDIO-L (white)
TV
Installing the TV
17
Connecting a Digital TV Receiver
1
Using three separate component video cables, connect the Digital
TV Set-top box’s Y, P
TV Set-top box’s Y, P
B
, and P
R
jacks to the TV.
2
Using an audio cable, connect the DTV Set-top box’s audio OUT
jacks to the TV’s audio IN jacks.
jacks to the TV’s audio IN jacks.
Connecting a Camcorder
1
Using A/V cables, connect the camcorder’s A/V OUT jacks to
the TV’s A/V IN jacks.
the TV’s A/V IN jacks.
✍
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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S VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
PB
Y
PR
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
1
2
3
(MONO)
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
AUDIO-L (white)
Component video cables
DTV Set-top box
TV
Audio cable
✍
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.
However, if you prefer, you can also connect the camcorder to the TV’s rear A/V IN jacks.
MENU
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
VIDEO (yellow)
A/V output
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Using the Remote Control
The following table describes the buttons on the remote control that
are for more advanced functions.
are for more advanced functions.
Button Descriptions
Outside Panel
✍
Main Power button must be turned ON to activate the Remote Control.
Button
Description
MUTING
Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to
restore the sound.
restore the sound.
VCR/DVD
(POWER)
(POWER)
Turns the DVD player, MDP player, or VTR (VCR) on
and off.
and off.
SAT/CABLE
(POWER)
(POWER)
Turns the satellite receiver or cable box on and off.
TV (POWER)
Turns the TV on and off.
PICTURE MODE
Press repeatedly to step through the available video
picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Pro, Movie. Also available
in the Video menu. For details, see “Selecting Video
Options” on page 26.
picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Pro, Movie. Also available
in the Video menu. For details, see “Selecting Video
Options” on page 26.
SLEEP
Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in
minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to
remain on before shutting off automatically. Cancel by
pressing until SLEEP OFF appears. While Sleep feature is
set, press once to view remaining time
minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to
remain on before shutting off automatically. Cancel by
pressing until SLEEP OFF appears. While Sleep feature is
set, press once to view remaining time
DISPLAY
Press once to display the current time and channel label
(if set) and channel number. Press again to turn Display
off. See page 34 for details on setting the time.
(if set) and channel number. Press again to turn Display
off. See page 34 for details on setting the time.
ANT
Changes the VHF/UHF input to the AUX input.
GUIDE
Displays the program guide of your satellite antenna.
0 – 9 and ENTER
Press 0 – 9 to select a channel, the channel changes after
2 seconds. Press ENTER for immediate selection.
2 seconds. Press ENTER for immediate selection.
JUMP
Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The
TV alternates between the current channel and the last
channel that was selected.
TV alternates between the current channel and the last
channel that was selected.
TV/VIDEO
Cycles through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,
VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6.
VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6.
VCR/DVD
(FUNCTION)
(FUNCTION)
Activates the remote control for use with a DVD player,
MDP, or VTR (VCR).
MDP, or VTR (VCR).
SAT/CABLE
(FUNCTION)
(FUNCTION)
Activates the remote control for use with a satellite
receiver or cable box.
receiver or cable box.
TV (FUNCTION)
Activates the remote control for use with the TV.
TV
2
1
3
5
4
6
8
7
9
0
TV
VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE
POWER
SLEEP
DISPLAY
ANT
GUIDE
FAVORITES
VOL
MENU
CH
AV 1 2 3 DVD
RESET
JUMP
ENTER
RM -Y174
MODE
PICTURE
VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE
FUNCTION
TV
TV/VIDEO
MUTING
FREEZE
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Inside Panel
Turns on/off Twin Mode. For details, see “Using Twin
View” on page 21.
View” on page 21.
FREEZE
Freezes the window picture. Press again to restore the
picture.
picture.
VOL +/-
Adjusts the volume.
FAVORITES
Displays the Favorite Channels list. For details, see
“Using Favorite Channels” on page 20.
“Using Favorite Channels” on page 20.
CH +/-
Scan through channels.
Joystick allows for movement of the on-screen cursor.
Pressing down on the center of the joystick selects the
item.
Pressing down on the center of the joystick selects the
item.
MENU
Press to display the TV menu. Press again to exit from
the menus.
the menus.
RESET
Resets the TV to the factory default settings for the
Video and Audio menus. (Clears setting on Channel
and Timer)
Video and Audio menus. (Clears setting on Channel
and Timer)
Use to switch control for connected video equipment.
You can program one video source for each switch
position (see page 42).
You can program one video source for each switch
position (see page 42).
TV/VCR
Changes the VHF/UHF output of the VCR.
m
Rewind
N
Play
M
Fast-forward
DVD MENU
Displays the DVD menu.
REC
Record
x
Displays the DVD menu.
X
M or m during playback
(release to resume normal playback)
(release to resume normal playback)
0 – 9 and ENTER
Press 0 – 9 to select a VCR channel, the channel changes
after 2 seconds. Press ENTER for immediate selection.
after 2 seconds. Press ENTER for immediate selection.
CODE SET
Used for programming the remote control to operate
non-Sony video equipment. For details, see
“Programming the Remote Control” on page 42.
non-Sony video equipment. For details, see
“Programming the Remote Control” on page 42.
Button
Description
To scan rapidly through the
channels, press and hold down the
CH+ or CH- button.
CH+ or CH- button.
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AV 1 2 3 DVD
MTS
TV
VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE
POWER
CODE SET
ENTER
DVD MENU
REC
GUIDE
TV/DBS
TV/VCR
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
MUTING
VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE
FUNCTION
TV
TV/VIDEO
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Programming the
Remote Control
Remote Control
The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.
If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to
control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedures to
program the remote control.
control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedures to
program the remote control.
1
Turn to “Programmable Codes” on page 43, and find the three-
digit code number for your equipment. If more than one code
number is listed, use the number listed first to complete the
following procedure.
digit code number for your equipment. If more than one code
number is listed, use the number listed first to complete the
following procedure.
2
Press CODE SET.
3
Move the slide switch to the desired input.
4
Enter the three-digit code number.
5
Press ENTER.
Tips
❑
❑
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by
one until you come to the correct code for your equipment.
one until you come to the correct code for your equipment.
❑
If you enter a new code number, the code number you previously
entered at that setting is erased.
entered at that setting is erased.
❑
In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your
equipment with the supplied remote control. In this case, use the
equipment’s own remote control unit.
equipment with the supplied remote control. In this case, use the
equipment’s own remote control unit.
❑
Whenever you remove the batteries to replace them, the code
numbers may revert to the factory setting and must be reset.
numbers may revert to the factory setting and must be reset.
Sony
Equipment
Equipment
Switch Position
on Remote Control
on Remote Control
Programmable
Code Number
Code Number
Beta, ED Beta VCRs
VTR1
303
8 mm VCR
VTR2
302
VHS VCR
VTR3
301
DVD Player
DVD/MDP
751
✍
The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used with the
remote control.
remote control.
✍
You must perform step 3 within 10 seconds of step 2, or you must start again from
step 2.
step 2.
To check if the code number
works, after step 5 aim the TV’s
remote control at the component
and press the POWER button that
corresponds with that component. If
it responds, you’re done. If not, try
using the other codes listed for your
component.
remote control at the component
and press the POWER button that
corresponds with that component. If
it responds, you’re done. If not, try
using the other codes listed for your
component.
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Programmable Codes
VCRs
Laserdisc Players
DVD Players
Cable Boxes
Satellite Receivers
Manufacturer Code
Sony
301
Admiral
(M. Ward)
(M. Ward)
327
Aiwa
338, 344
Audio
Dynamic
Dynamic
314, 337
Broksonic
319, 317
Canon
309, 308
Citizen
332
Craig
302, 332
Criterion
315
Curtis Mathes
304, 338, 309
Daewoo
341, 312, 309
DBX
314, 336, 337
Dimensia
304
Emerson
319, 320, 316,
317, 318, 341
317, 318, 341
Fisher
330, 335
Funai
338
General
Electric
Electric
329, 304, 309
Go Video
322, 339, 340
Goldstar
332
Hitachi
306, 304,
305,338
305,338
Instant Replay 309, 308
JC Penney
309, 305, 304,
330, 314, 336,
337
330, 314, 336,
337
JVC
314, 336, 337,
345, 346, 347
345, 346, 347
Kenwood
314, 336, 332,
337
337
LXI (Sears)
332, 305, 330,
335, 338
335, 338
Magnavox
308, 309, 310
Marantz
314, 336, 337
Marta
332
Memorex
309, 335
Minolta
305, 304
Mitsubishi/
MGA
MGA
323, 324, 325,
326
326
Multitech
325, 338, 321
NEC
314, 336, 337
Olympic
309, 308
Optimus
327
Panasonic
308, 309, 306,
307
307
Pentax
305, 304
Philco
308, 309
Philips
308, 309, 310
Pioneer
308
Quasar
308, 309, 306
RCA/
PROSCAN
PROSCAN
304, 305, 308,
309, 311, 312,
313, 310, 329
309, 311, 312,
313, 310, 329
Realistic
309, 330, 328,
335, 324, 338
335, 324, 338
Sansui
314
Samsung
322, 313, 321
Sanyo
330, 335
Scott
312, 313, 321,
335, 323, 324,
325, 326
335, 323, 324,
325, 326
Sharp
327, 328
Shintom
315
Signature 2000
(M. Ward)
(M. Ward)
338, 327
SV2000
338
Sylvania
308, 309, 338,
310
310
Symphonic
338
Tashiro
332
Tatung
314, 336, 337
Teac
314. 336, 338,
337
337
Technics
309, 308
Toshiba
312, 311
Manufacturer Code
Wards
327, 328, 335,
331, 332
331, 332
Yamaha
314, 330, 336,
337
337
Zenith
331
Manufacturer
Code
Panasonic
704, 710
Pioneer
702
Manufacturer
Code
Sony
751
Panasonic
753
Pioneer
752
RCA
755
Toshiba
754
Manufacturer
Code
Hamlin/Regal
222, 223, 224,
225, 226
225, 226
Jerrold/G. I.
201, 202, 203,
204, 205, 206,
207, 208, 218
204, 205, 206,
207, 208, 218
Oak
227, 228, 229
Panasonic
219, 220, 221
Pioneer
214, 215
Scientific
Atlanta
Atlanta
209, 210, 211
Tocom
216, 217
Zenith
212, 213
Manufacturer Code
Sony
801
General
Electric
Electric
802
Hitachi
805
Hughes
804
Panasonic
803
RCA/
PROSCAN
PROSCAN
802, 808
Toshiba
806, 807
Manufacturer Code
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If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony
television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents
only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).
television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents
only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).
Cannot gain enough volume
when using a cable box
when using a cable box
❏
Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box’s remote control.
Then press TV (FUNCTION) and adjust the TV’s volume.
Then press TV (FUNCTION) and adjust the TV’s volume.
Cannot receive channels
❏
Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable TV channels that
are not presently in TV memory (see page 30).
are not presently in TV memory (see page 30).
Unable to select a channel
❏
Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable TV channels that
are not presently in TV memory (see page 30).
are not presently in TV memory (see page 30).
Lost password
❏
In the password screen (see page 31), enter the following master password:
4357. The master password clears your previous password; it cannot be
used to temporarily unblock channels.
4357. The master password clears your previous password; it cannot be
used to temporarily unblock channels.
Problem
Possible Remedies
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Operating a VCR
Operating an MDP
(Laserdisc Player)
(Laserdisc Player)
To Do This ...
Press
Turn on/off
VTR/DVD (POWER)
Change channels
CH +/-
Record
N and REC simultaneously.
Play
N
Stop
x
Fast forward
M
Rewind the tape
m
Pause
X (press again to resume normal playback)
Search the picture forward
or backward
or backward
M or m during playback
(release to resume normal playback)
(release to resume normal playback)
Change input mode
TV/VCR
To Do This ...
Press
Turn on/off
VCR/DVD (POWER)
Play
N
Stop
x
Pause
X (press again to resume normal playback)
Search the picture forward
or backward
or backward
M or m during playback
(release to resume normal playback)
(release to resume normal playback)
Search a chapter forward or
backward
backward
CH +/-
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Operating a Satellite
Receiver
Receiver
Operating a DVD
Player
Player
Operating a Cable
Box
Box
To Do This ...
Press
Turn on/off
SAT/CABLE (POWER)
Select a channel
0-9 buttons, ENTER
Change channels
CH +/-
Back to previous channel
JUMP
Display channel number
DISPLAY
Display DBS guide
GUIDE
Display DBS menu
MENU
Move highlight (cursor)
Joystick or arrows
Select item
button
To Do This ...
Press
Turn on/off
VTR/DVD (POWER)
Play
N
Stop
x
Pause
X (press again to resume normal playback)
Step through different tracks
of an audio disc
of an audio disc
M to step forward or m to step backward
Step through different
chapters of a video disc
chapters of a video disc
CH+ to step forward or CH- to step backward
Display the DVD menu
DVD MENU
Select tracks directly
0-9 buttons
Display the menu
(Setup)
(Setup)
MENU
To Do This ...
Press
Turn on/off
SAT/CABLE (POWER)
Select a channel
0-9 buttons, ENTER
Change channels
CH +/-
Back to previous channel
JUMP
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Remedies
No picture
(screen not lit), no sound
(screen not lit), no sound
❏
If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may
need service. Call your local Sony Service Center.
need service. Call your local Sony Service Center.
❏
Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
❏
Push the power button on the front of the TV.
❏
Check to see if the TV/VIDEO setting is correct: when watching TV, set to
TV, and when watching connected equipment, set to VIDEO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6.
TV, and when watching connected equipment, set to VIDEO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6.
❏
Try another channel. It could be station trouble.
Remote control
does not operate
does not operate
❏
Batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.
❏
Press TV (FUNCTION) when operating your TV.
❏
Make sure the TV’s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet.
❏
Locate the TV at least 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.
❏
Check the orientation of the batteries.
Dark, poor or no
picture (screen lit),
good sound
picture (screen lit),
good sound
❏
Adjust the Picture setting in the Video menu (see page 26).
❏
Adjust the Brightness setting in the Video menu (see page 26).
❏
Check antenna/cable connections.
Good picture,
no sound
no sound
❏
Press MUTING so that “MUTING” disappears from the screen (see page 40).
❏
Make sure Speaker is set to ON in the Audio menu (see page 28).
Cannot receive upper
channels (UHF) when using
an antenna
channels (UHF) when using
an antenna
❏
Change Cable to OFF (see page 30).
❏
Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are
not presently in TV memory (see page 30).
not presently in TV memory (see page 30).
No color
❏
Adjust the Color settings in the Video menu (see page 26).
Only snow and noise appear
on the screen
on the screen
❏
Check the antenna/cable connections.
❏
Make sure the channel is broadcasting programs.
❏
Press ANT to change the input mode (see page 40).
Dotted lines
or stripes
or stripes
❏
Adjust the antenna.
❏
Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair-
dryers.
dryers.
TV is fixed to one channel
❏
Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are
not presently in TV memory (see page 30).
not presently in TV memory (see page 30).
❏
Check your Channel Fix settings (see page 30).
Double images or ghosts
❏
Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable (when the problem is
caused by reflections from nearby mountains or tall buildings).
caused by reflections from nearby mountains or tall buildings).
Cannot operate menu
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If the item you want to choose appears in gray, you cannot select it.
Cannot receive any channels
when using cable TV
when using cable TV
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Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are
not presently in TV memory (see page 30).
not presently in TV memory (see page 30).
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Check your cable settings.
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Make sure Cable is set to ON in the Channel menu (see page 30).
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