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010COV.book Page 2 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Introduction NOTICE FOR Thank you for choosing this Sony product. Before operating the TV, please read this manual CUSTOMERS IN THE thoroughly and retain it for future reference. UNITED KINGDOM Notice for Digital TV function A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. • Any functions related to Digital TV ( ) will only Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 13
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010COV.book Page 3 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Table of Contents Start-up Guide 4 Safety information .....................................................................................................................7 Precautions .............................................................................................................................10 Overview of the remote ........................................................................................................11
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010COV.book Page 4 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Start-up Guide 1: Checking the 2: Connecting an aerial/ accessories VCR Connecting an aerial only Remote RM-ED008 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Coaxial cable Mains lead (Type BF) (1) (supplied) Coaxial cable (1) Mains lead (supplied) Cable holder (1) Connecting an aerial and VCR Support belt (1) and screws (2) To insert batteries into the remote Mains lead (supplied) RF lead (not supplied) Notes � Observe the correct polarity when in
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Start-up Guide 010COV.book Page 5 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM 3: Bundling the cables 5: Selecting the language and country/ region 1 2 2 4: Preventing the TV 3,4 from toppling over 3,4 1 Connect the TV to your mains socket (220- 240V AC, 50Hz). 2 Press 1 on the TV (top side). When you switch on the TV for the first time, the Language menu appears on the screen. When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 (standby) indicator on the TV (front) is red), press "/1 on the remote to switch on
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010COV.book Page 6 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM 3 Press F/f to select the language 1 Before you start auto-tuning the TV, insert displayed on the menu screens, then press a pre-recorded tape into the VCR . connected to the TV (page 4) and start play back. The video channel will be located and stored on the TV during auto-tuning. If no VCR is connected to the TV, this procedure is not required. Go to step 2. 2 Select “OK”, then press . 4 Press F/f to select the country/region in wh
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010COV.book Page 7 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM � The TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the TV set is switched off. To disconnect the TV set Safety information completely, pull the plug from the mains. However, some TV sets may have features which need the TV set to be left in standby to work correctly. Mains lead � Observe the followings Carrying to prevent the mains � Before carrying the TV set, lead being damaged. disconnect all the cables from the If the mains l
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010COV.book Page 8 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Ventilation Optional accessories � Never cover the ventilation Observe the following when holes or insert anything in the installing the TV set using a stand cabinet. It may cause or wall-mount bracket. If you do overheating and result in a fire. not do so, the TV set may fall and cause serious injury. � Unless proper ventilation is � It is strongly recommended that provided, the TV set may gather dust and get dirty. For you use So
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010COV.book Page 9 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM � Do not touch the mains lead and the TV set with wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock or damage to the TV set. Moisture and flammable objects � Do not place any objects on the TV set. The TV set shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the TV set. � To prevent fire, keep flammable objects or naked lights (e.g. candles) away from the TV set.
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010COV.book Page 10 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM materials may result in damage to the screen surface and cabinet material. Precautions � The ventilation holes can accumulate dust over time. To ensure proper ventilation, we recommend removing the dust periodically (once a month) using a vacuum cleaner. Viewing the TV � If the angle of the TV set is to be adjusted, steady the base � To view the TV comfortably, the recommended viewing of the stand with your hand to prevent the TV set
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010COV.book Page 11 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Overview of the remote 1 "/1 – TV standby Switches the TV on and off from standby mode. 2 A/B – Dual Sound (page 24) 3 Coloured buttons � In digital mode (page 16, 18): Selects the options at the bottom of the Favourite and EPG digital menus. � In Analogue Text mode (page 14): Used for Fastext. 4 / – Info / Text reveal � In digital mode: Displays brief details of the programme currently being watched. � In analogue mode: Displays infor
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010COV.book Page 12 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Overview of the TV buttons and indicators 1 (page 20) 2 / – Input select/OK � In TV mode (page 19): Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets. � In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and confirm the setting. 3 2 +/-/ / � Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume. � In TV menu: Moves through the options left ( ) or right ( ). 4 PROG +/-/ / � In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel. � In TV
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Watching TV 010COV.book Page 13 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Watching TV 3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to Watching TV select a TV channel. To select channel numbers 10 and above using the number buttons, enter the second and third digits 1 within two seconds. To select a digital channel using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see page 16. In digital mode An information banner appears briefly. The following icons may be indicated on the banner. : Interactive se
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010COV.book Page 14 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM To access Digital Text To change the screen mode manually to Many broadcasters provide a Digital Text service. suit the broadcast Digital Text offers graphically rich contents, Press to display current screen mode. compared to Analogue Text. Press repeatedly to select Smart, 4:3, Wide, Select a digital channel which provides Digital Text, Zoom, or 14:9. then press /. When a broadcaster provides a dedicated Digital Text Smart* channe
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Watching TV 010COV.book Page 15 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Tips � Alternatively, you can set “Auto Format” to “On”. The TV will automatically select the best mode to suit the broadcast (page 25). � You can adjust the position of the picture when selecting Smart (50 Hz), Zoom or 14:9. Press F/f to move up or down (e.g., to read subtitles). � Some characters and/or letters at the top and the bottom of the picture may not be visible in Smart mode. In such a case, you can select “Ve
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010COV.book Page 16 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) * 1 In digital mode, press to display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG). 2 Perform the desired operation, as shown in the following table. Note Programme information will only be displayed if the TV station is transmitting it. Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) * Please note that this function may not be available in some countries. To Do this Turn off the EPG Pr
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Watching TV 010COV.book Page 17 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM To Do this Set a programme to be displayed 1 Press F/f/G/g to select the future programme you want to automatically on the screen when it starts display. – Reminder 2 Press . 3 Press F/f to select “Reminder”. 4 Press to automatically display the selected programme when the programme starts. A c symbol appears by that programme’s information. Note If you switch the TV to standby mode, it will automatically turn itself on w
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010COV.book Page 18 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Using the Favourite list * The Favourite feature allows you to select programs from a list of up to 8 channels you specify. To display the Favourite list, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). Favourite list * Please note that this function may not be available in some countries. To Do this Create your Favourite list for the first time A message appears asking if you want to add channels to the Favourite list when you select “Digi
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Watching TV 010COV.book Page 19 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Using the Tools menu Press TOOLS to display the following options when Viewing pictures from viewing pictures from connected equipment other than PC. connected equipment Options Description Power Saving See page 27. Switch on the connected equipment, then perform one of the following operation. Picture Mode See page 21. For equipment connected to the scart sockets using a Sound Mode See page 23. fully-wired 21-pin scart l
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010COV.book Page 20 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Using MENU Functions Navigating through menus “MENU” allows you to enjoy various convenient features of this TV. You can easily select channels or external inputs with the remote. Also, settings for your TV can be changed easily using “MENU”. 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2,3 1 2 Press F/f to select an option. 3 Press to confirm a selected option. To exit the menu, press MENU. Menu Description Digital Favourites Launches the Favouri
