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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
To
choose either “DYNAMIC”, “DRAMA”, “SOFT”, “PERSONAL”*, or
“ADJUST”.
“ADJUST”.
choose either “TruSurround” or “OFF”.
adjust the volume of all channel numbers and video inputs
automatically.
Press + or – to select “ON”, then press RETURN.
To cancel, select “OFF”, then press RETURN.
automatically.
Press + or – to select “ON”, then press RETURN.
To cancel, select “OFF”, then press RETURN.
Changing the
“SOUND” setting
“SOUND” setting
The “SOUND” menu allows you to adjust
the sound settings.
the sound settings.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press + or – to select the
“SOUND” icon ( ),
then press RETURN.
“SOUND” icon ( ),
then press RETURN.
3
Press + or – to select
the desired item (e.g.,
“SOUND MODE”),
then press RETURN.
the desired item (e.g.,
“SOUND MODE”),
then press RETURN.
* When the “PERSONAL” mode is selected, you can receive the last
adjusted sound settings from the “ADJUST” option (see page 23).
adjusted sound settings from the “ADJUST” option (see page 23).
Note
• For details on the options under “SOUND MODE” and “SURROUND”,
• For details on the options under “SOUND MODE” and “SURROUND”,
see pages 14 and 16 respectively.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
Select
“SOUND MODE”
“SURROUND”
“INTELLIGENT
VOL”
VOL”
RETURN
MENU
PIC MODE
WAKE UP
SOUND
MODE
SLEEP
CABLE
AUTO
PROGRAM
FAVORITE
SURROUND
RETURN
SOUND MODE
SOUND
I N T E L L I GEN T VO L : OF F
SURROUND : OF F
:
DYNAM I C
RETURN
SOUND MODE
P E
SOUND
RSONA L
I N T E L L I GEN T SOF T
DRAMA
SURROUND : OF
:
AD J US T
DYNAM I C
MENU
RETURN
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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
Adjusting Y
our Setup (MENU)
Adjusting the “ADJUST” items under “SOUND MODE”
1
Press + or – to select
the desired item (e.g.,
“BALANCE”),
then press RETURN.
the desired item (e.g.,
“BALANCE”),
then press RETURN.
2
Adjust the value according to the following table, then press RETURN.
3
Repeat the above steps to adjust other items.
The adjusted settings will be received when you select “PERSONAL”.
Tip
• For details on the menu system and how to use the menu, refer to
• For details on the menu system and how to use the menu, refer to
Introducing the menu system
on page 18.
For
“BASS”
“TREBLE”
“BALANCE”
“BBE”
Press – to
Press + to
decrease the bass
increase the bass.
decrease the treble
increase the treble.
increase the left speaker’s
increase the right speaker’s volume.
volume
select “HIGH” for higher enhancement of sound clarity;
select “LOW” for lower enhancement of sound clarity;
select “OFF” to turn off the BBE sound.
select “LOW” for lower enhancement of sound clarity;
select “OFF” to turn off the BBE sound.
RETURN
BALANCE
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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
Changing the
“SETUP” setting
“SETUP” setting
The “SETUP” menu allows you to
change the menu language, adjust the
picture position, adjust the channel
number settings and select the color
system.
change the menu language, adjust the
picture position, adjust the channel
number settings and select the color
system.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press + or – to select
the “SETUP” icon (
the “SETUP” icon (
),
then press RETURN.
3
Press + or – to select
the desired item
(e.g., “LANGUAGE”),
then press RETURN.
the desired item
(e.g., “LANGUAGE”),
then press RETURN.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
MENU
Number buttons
RETURN
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RETURN
E
S E T UP
CO L OR S Y S : A UTO
CHANNE L S E T UP
P I C ROT A T I ON
NG L I SH
L ANGUAGE :
RETURN
L ANGUAGE :
S :
S E T UP
CO L OR S Y
T
CHANNE L S E
P I C ROT A T I O
ENG L I SH
Select
“LANGUAGE”
“PIC ROTATION”
“CHANNEL
SETUP”
SETUP”
“COLOR SYS”
To
change the menu language (see Changing the menu language on page 12).
adjust the picture position when it is not aligned with the TV screen.
Press + or – to adjust the picture position, then press RETURN.
Press + or – to adjust the picture position, then press RETURN.
adjust each channel number settings (see Adjusting each channel
number settings (CHANNEL SETUP)
number settings (CHANNEL SETUP)
on page 25).
change the color system (for video input only).
Press + or – to select the appropriate color system, then press
RETURN.
Normally, set this to “AUTO”.
Press + or – to select the appropriate color system, then press
RETURN.
Normally, set this to “AUTO”.
PIC ROTATION
b
b
RETURN
RETURN
MENU
PIC MODE
WAKE UP
SOUND
MODE
FAVORITE
SURROUND
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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
Adjusting each channel number settings (CHANNEL SETUP)
1
Select “CHANNEL SETUP” from the “SETUP” menu.
2
Select “CH” and press
RETURN. Press + or – to
select the desired
channel number you want
to adjust, then press
RETURN.
RETURN. Press + or – to
select the desired
channel number you want
to adjust, then press
RETURN.
3
Press + or – to select
the desired item
(e.g., “ADD/ERASE”),
then press RETURN.
the desired item
(e.g., “ADD/ERASE”),
then press RETURN.
Select
To
“CH”
select the desired channel number.
“ADD/ERASE”
preset the selected channel manually.
Press + or – to select “ADD”, then press RETURN.
Press + or – to select “ADD”, then press RETURN.
To disable an unused or unwanted channel, select “ERASE”, then
press RETURN.
press RETURN.
You can also preset channels manually using the ADD/ERASE
button on the remote, refer page 10.
button on the remote, refer page 10.
“CHILD LOCK”
prevent children from watching this selected channel number.
Press + or – to select “ON”, then press RETURN.
Press + or – to select “ON”, then press RETURN.
The lock symbol ( ) appears on the screen.
To cancel, select “OFF”, then press RETURN.
To cancel, select “OFF”, then press RETURN.
If you automatically preset a locked channel number, that channel
number will be unlocked.
number will be unlocked.
“FAVORITE CH”
program six favorite channels for direct selection.
Press + or – to select one of the six favorite channel numbers (if you
decide not to make any changes, select “ ”), then press RETURN.
To view the selected favorite channel, refer page 15.
Press + or – to select one of the six favorite channel numbers (if you
decide not to make any changes, select “ ”), then press RETURN.
To view the selected favorite channel, refer page 15.
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To continue adjusting other channel numbers, press + or – to select “CH”,
then repeat steps 2 and 3.
then repeat steps 2 and 3.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
RETURN
UP
F A VOR I T E CH : – –
CHANNE L S E T
CH I L D L OCK : OF F
ADD / ERA S E : ADD
CH :
0 0 9
RETURN
UP
F A VOR I T E CH
CHANNE L S E T
CH I L D L OCK :
ADD / RA S E :
ERA S E
ADD
CH :
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0 0 9
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Adjusting Your Setup (MENU)
Changing the
Channel Preset
(“CH PRESET”)
setting
Channel Preset
(“CH PRESET”)
setting
The “CH PRESET” menu allows you to
adjust the setup of your TV to receive
either CABLE TV or VHF and UHF
broadcast.
adjust the setup of your TV to receive
either CABLE TV or VHF and UHF
broadcast.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press + or – to select the
“CH PRESET” icon (
“CH PRESET” icon (
),
then press RETURN.
3
Press + or – to select
the desired item (e.g.,
“CABLE”), then press
RETURN.
the desired item (e.g.,
“CABLE”), then press
RETURN.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
Tip
• For details on the menu system and how to use the menu, refer to
• For details on the menu system and how to use the menu, refer to
Introducing the menu system
on page 18.
Select
“AUTO PROGRAM”
“CABLE”
To
preset channels automatically.
If you automatically preset a locked channel number
(“CHILD LOCK”), that channel number will be unlocked
(see page 25).
If you automatically preset a locked channel number
(“CHILD LOCK”), that channel number will be unlocked
(see page 25).
receive cable TV programs.
Press + or – to select “ON”, then press RETURN.
If there is no cable TV program, you will receive the VHF
or UHF broadcast channel.
Press + or – to select “ON”, then press RETURN.
If there is no cable TV program, you will receive the VHF
or UHF broadcast channel.
To receive only VHF and UHF broadcast channels, select
“OFF”, then press RETURN.
“OFF”, then press RETURN.
MENU
RETURN
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RETURN
CH PRE S E T
CA B L E : ON
AU TO PROGRAM
RETURN
R
CH PRE S E T
CA B L
:
OF F
A
ON
AU T
E
O PROG
RETURN
MENU
PIC MODE
WAKE UP
SOUND
MODE
FAVORITE
SURROUND
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Additional Information
Additional Information
Additional Information
Self-diagnosis function
Your TV is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a
problem with your TV, the STANDBY indicator flashes red. The
number of times the STANDBY indicator flashes indicates the
possible causes.
problem with your TV, the STANDBY indicator flashes red. The
number of times the STANDBY indicator flashes indicates the
possible causes.
1
Check that the STANDBY indicator flashes red a number of times between
three second intervals.
three second intervals.
2
Count the number of times the STANDBY indicator flashes.
3
Press POWER to turn off your TV.
4
Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the
STANDBY indicator flashed.
Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of
your TV.
STANDBY indicator flashed.
Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of
your TV.
Front of TV
STANDBY indicator
L(MONO)
VIDEO
S VIDEO
VIDEO 3 INPUT
R
AUDIO
CHANNEL
MENU
VOLUME
TV/VIDEO
AUTO
PROGR
PROGR
RETURN
SELECT
POWER
POWER
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following guide. If
any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer .
any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer .
Possible cause
Symptom
Solutions
Snowy picture
Noisy sound
Distorted picture
Noisy sound
No picture
No sound
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• Connection is loose or
the cable is damaged.
• Channel presetting is
inappropriate or
incomplete.
incomplete.
• The antenna type is
inappropriate.
• The antenna direction
is inappropriate.
• Signal transmission is
low.
• Broadcast signals are
too strong.
• The power cord,
antenna or VCR is not
connected.
connected.
• The TV is not turned
on.
• Check the antenna cable and connection
on the TV, VCR and on the wall.
• Preset the channel again.
• Check the antenna type (“VHF”/“UHF”).
Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a
Sony dealer for advice.
• Try using a booster.
• Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is
in use.
• Check the power cord, antenna and the
VCR connections.
• Press POWER.
• Press POWER on the TV to turn off the TV
for about five seconds, then turn it on
again.
again.
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Additional Information
Additional Information
continued
Possible cause
Symptom
Solutions
Good picture
No sound
Dotted lines or
stripes
Double images or
“ghosts”
No color
Abnormal color
patches
TV cannot receive
stereo broadcast
signal.
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•The volume level is too
low.
•The sound is muted.
•Broadcast signal has a
transmission problem.
•There is local
interference from cars,
neon signs, hair dryers,
power generators, etc.
neon signs, hair dryers,
power generators, etc.
•Broadcast signals are
reflected by nearby
mountains or buildings.
mountains or buildings.
•The antenna direction
is inappropriate.
•Use of a booster is
inappropriate.
•The color level setting
is too low.
•The color system
setting is inappropriate
(for video input only).
(for video input only).
•The antenna direction
is inappropriate.
•The magnetic
disturbance from
external speakers or
other equipment, or the
direction of the earth’s
magnetic field may
affect the TV.
external speakers or
other equipment, or the
direction of the earth’s
magnetic field may
affect the TV.
•The stereo reception
setting is inappropriate.
• Press VOL + to increase the volume level.
• Press MUTING to cancel the muting.
• Press MTS until a better sound is
heard.
• Do not use a hair dryer or other
equipment near the TV.
• Adjust the antenna direction for
minimum interference. Contact a Sony
dealer for advice.
dealer for advice.
• Use a highly directional antenna.
• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a
Sony dealer for advice.
• Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is
in use.
• Display the “PICTURE” menu and select
“ADJUST” of “PICTURE MODE”, then
adjust the “COLOR” level.
adjust the “COLOR” level.
• Display the “SETUP” menu and check
the color system (“COLOR SYS”) setting
(usually set this to “AUTO”).
(usually set this to “AUTO”).
• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a
Sony dealer for advice.
• Keep external speakers or other electrical
equipment away from the TV. Do not
move the TV while the TV is turned on.
Press POWER on the TV to turn
off the TV for about five minutes, then
turn it on again.
move the TV while the TV is turned on.
Press POWER on the TV to turn
off the TV for about five minutes, then
turn it on again.
• Press MTS until “STEREO” appears on the
screen.
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