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Connecting Additional Equipment Important Safeguards For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the set, or described in the operating instructions or service manual. WARNING To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation, use, and servicing of the set. Use Power Sources For the set with a p
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User Guide Do not place any objects, especially heavy Overloading objects, on top of the set. The object may Do not overload wall outlets, extension fall from the set, causing injury. cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock. Always turn the set off Cleaning when it is not to be used. When the set is Unplug the set from the wall outlet before left unattended and unused for long cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid peri
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Connecting Additional Equipment Never block the slots and openings Accessories by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug Do not place the set on an unstable cart, or other similar surface. stand, tripod, bracket, table, or shelf. The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the set. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer for the specific model of TV any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and
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User Guide Grounding or Polarization This set may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact you electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. Antennas Outdoor Antenna G
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Connecting Additional Equipment When the set exhibits a distinct Service change in performance — this Damage Requiring Service indicates a need for service. Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service Servicing personnel under the following conditions: Do not attempt to service the set yourself When the power cord or plug is since opening the cabinet may expose you damaged or frayed. to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to quali
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Contents Introduction ® Trinitron Color TV Features ............................ 1 Batteries for the Remote Control....................... 2 About this Manual .............................................. 2 Connecting Your TV Basic Connections................................................ 3 Cable Box Connections....................................... 4 Connecting Additional Equipment .................. 6 Using the Remote Control and Basic Functions Using the Remote Control....................
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Connecting Additional Equipment Introduction ® Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Trinitron Color TV. Before you begin using this manual, please check the model number located on the rear of your TV or on the front cover of this manual. ® Trinitron Color TV Features Some of the features you will enjoy include: FLAT CRT — New technologically advanced screen for optimal picture quality. Parental Control — A tool for parents to help monitor what their children watch on TV by est
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Operating Instructions Batteries for the Remote Control Insert two AA (R6) batteries (supplied) into the remote control using the following illustration as a guide. Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to six months. If the remote control does not operate properly, the batteries might be worn out. If you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. Your remote control can be programm
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Connecting Your TV Connecting Your TV Read this chapter before setting up your TV for the first time. This section covers basic connections in addition to any optional equipment you may be connecting. Basic Connections TV with indoor or outdoor antenna, or CATV cable Depending on the cable available in your home, choose one of the connections below: If you are connecting to an indoor or outdoor antenna, you may need to adjust the orientation of the antenna for best reception. 3
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Operating Instructions Cable Box Connections Some cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view all channels. If you subscribe to that kind of cable service, use this connection. Scrambled signals coming in to the TV through the cable box cannot be viewed in PIP. If some of your channels are scrambled, consider using the Cable Box and Cable connection (see page 5). Cable Box and TV Cable Box 1 Rear of TV From cable 2 1 Connect the coaxial cable from yo
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Connecting Your TV Cable Box and Cable Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels (pay channels), but not all of them. This set up allows you to use the remote control to: a) change channels through your cable box when you are receiving a scrambled signal, and b) change channels through your TV. This connection also allows you to use the PIP feature when you are viewing unscrambled channels coming directly into your TV from your cable. Scrambled si
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Connecting Additional Equipment
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Connecting Additional Equipment WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsul
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User Guide You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. NOTIFICATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy an
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Operating Instructions Connecting Additional Equipment TV and VCR Rear of TV 2 VCR Video (yellow) Audio L (white) Audio R (red) 1 From cable/ antenna Optional connection To watch video programs from your VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (as set on the rear of your VCR). 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your VCR. 2 Using a coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF jack on the TV. Optional connection If
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Connecting Your TV TV, VCR, and Cable Box Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels (pay channels), but not all of them. This set up allows you to use the remote control to: a) change channels through your cable box or VCR when you are receiving a scrambled signal, and b) change channels through your TV. This connection also allows you to use the PIP feature when you are viewing unscrambled channels coming directly into your TV from your cable. S
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Operating Instructions If you will be controlling all channel selections through your cable box, you should consider using the Channel Fix feature by setting your TV to channel 3 or 4, (see page 27). Optional connection If your VCR is equipped with video outputs, you can get better picture quality by connecting Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. For optimum picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow Audio/Video ca
