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You can customize the picture and
sound by selecting the picture and
sound modes or by adjusting its
settings.

You can change the sound effect by
selecting the surround mode.

Press PIC MODE
repeatedly until you get
the desired picture mode.

“DYNAMIC”

view high contrast pictures.

“STANDARD”

view normal contrast pictures.

“SOFT”

view mild pictures.

Press SOUND MODE
repeatedly until you get
the desired sound mode.

“DYNAMIC”

listen to dynamic and clear sound that emphasizes the low and
high sound.

“DRAMA”

listen to sound that emphasizes vocals and background music.

“SOFT”

listen to soft sound.

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SELECT

SELECT

Press SELECT repeatedly
until “SURROUND”
appears.

Press + or – to select “ON”.

To turn off the surround
mode, select “OFF” .

Press SELECT until the
desired setting appears.

Each time you press
SELECT, the setting
item will change as follows:

Press + or – to adjust the
item.

To adjust other items, repeat steps 1 to 2.

* “HUE” can be adjusted for the NTSC system only.

Notes
• When you select a picture or sound mode, the adjusted settings will be

reset according to the selected mode.

• You can also use SELECT and 

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 +/– on the TV to adjust the picture and

sound settings.

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You can lock some program numbers to
prevent children from watching certain
channels, by using the buttons on the
remote control.

Select the program number you want to lock.

Press SELECT until “CHILD
LOCK” appears on the
screen.

Press + or – to select “ON”.

The   symbol appears on
the screen.

To cancel, press + or – to
select “OFF”. The 
symbol   disappears from
the screen.

Note
• If you preset a locked program number, that particular program number

will be unlocked automatically (see page 10).

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You can display six of your favorite
channels for quick and easy selection.
You can program the favorite channel
setting as well.

Press FAVORITE.

Press the number button
from 1 to 6 to select the
desired favorite channel.

When you use the “FAVORITE CH”
feature for the first time, six preset favorite channels will appear.

Press PROGR +/– or
number buttons to select
the program number you
want to program (e.g.,
program number 8).

Press SELECT until
“FAVORITE CH SETUP”
appears.

Press + or – to select the
favorite channel you want to
program (e.g., 3).

Press SELECT.

The selected favorite channel

(e.g., 3) turns red for about
one second.

To program other favorite channels, repeat steps 1 to 4.

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Your TV is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a
problem with your TV, the 1 indicator flashes red. The number of
times the 1 indicator flashes indicates the possible causes.

Check that the 1 indicator flashes red a number of times between 3-second
intervals.

Count the number of times the 1 indicator flashes.

Press ! (main power) to turn off your TV.

Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the 1
indicator flashes.
Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of
your TV.

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If you find any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following guide.
If any problem persists, contact your Sony dealer.

• Connection is loose or

the cable is damaged.

• Channel presetting is

inappropriate or
incomplete.

• The antenna type is

inappropriate.

• The antenna direction

is inappropriate.

• Signal transmission is

low.

• Broadcast signals are

too strong.

• The TV system setting

is inappropriate.

• The power cord,

antenna or VCR is not
connected.

• The TV is not turned

on.

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• Check the antenna cable and connection

on the TV, VCR and on the wall.

• Press SELECT until “MANUAL

PROGRAM” appears on the screen, then
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.

• If the sound of some channels are noisy,

select the channel, then select the
appropriate TV system (TV SYS).

• Check the power cord, antenna and the

VCR connections.

• Press ?/1 (power).

• Press ! (main power) on the TV to turn

off the TV for about five seconds, then
turn it on again.

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• The magnetic

disturbance from
external speakers or
other equipment, or
the direction of the
earth’s magnetic  field
may affect the TV.

• There is interference

from external sources,
e.g., heavy
machineries, nearby
broadcast station.

• Your TV may need

service.

• Changes in room

temperature
sometimes make the
TV cabinet expand or
contract, making a
noise. This does not
indicate a malfunction.

• The TV’s demagnetizing

function is working.
This does not indicate a
malfunction.

•Keep external speakers or other electrical

equipment away from the TV.

•Press SELECT until “PIC ROTATION”

appears on the screen, then press + or –
to adjust the picture until it is optimal.

•Use the fine tuning (FINE) function.

•Contact your nearest Sony service center.

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• Press 2 + to increase the volume level.

• Press % to cancel the muting.

• 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.

• Use a highly directional antenna.

• Use the fine tuning (FINE) function.

• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a

Sony dealer for advice.

• Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is

in use.

• Press SELECT until “COLOR” appears

on the screen, then press + or – to adjust
the color level.

• Press SELECT until “COLOR SYS ”

appears on the screen, then check the
color system setting (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 ! (main power) on the TV to turn
off the TV for about 15 minutes, then turn
it on again.

• The volume level is

too low.

• The sound is muted.

• There is local

interference from cars,
neon signs, hair
dryers, power
generators, etc.

• Broadcast signals are

reflected by nearby
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.

• 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.

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