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4-095-493-12 (2)
LCD Color TV
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV, on the backside of
the rear cover, on the sticker, and also on the TV box (white label). Record these
numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ________________
Serial No. _____________
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NOTIFICATION WARNING 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 To Reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, m
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Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the Important Safeguards manufacturer, as they may cause hazards. For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this Installation manual for future reference. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions Water and Moisture placed on the set or described in the operating instructions or service Do not use power-line operated sets near water — for manual. example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
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Antennas Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself since opening the Outdoor Antenna Grounding cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An outdoor hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact Replacement Parts with such power lines or circuits
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Important Safety Instruction 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Changing the Wide Screen Mode ........... 27 Installing and Connecting the TV Changing the Wide Screen Mode using Unpacking .......................................................... 7 the menu ............................................. 28 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control ... 7 Setting the Video Inputs.................................. 30 Connector Types ................................................ 7 Operating Video Equipment with Your TV Ide
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Installing and Connecting the TV Installing and Connector Types Connecting the You may find it necessary to use some of the following connector types during set up. TV Supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable Screw-on type Screw into connection. Unpacking S VIDEO cable When you unpack this unit, make sure it includes the following: High quality video cable for enhanced picture quality Remote control (1) and AC power cord (1) size AA batteries (2) Align guides and push into connection. AUDIO/VIDEO cable Pus
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Installing and Connecting the TV Identifying Front and Rear Connectors TV front panel 3 VIDEO 2 IN (pages 12 - 14, 17) Connects to the output jacks of your VCR or other video equipment. 1 4 VHF/UHF (pages 9, 12 - 14) Connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable. 5 VIDEO 1 IN (pages 12 - 14, 17) Connects to the output jacks of your VCR or CHANNEL other video equipment. 6 VIDEO 3 IN VOLUME AUDIO (L/R) input jacks (pages 16, 18, 19) TV/VIDEO Connects to the audio output jacks of your DVD player or oth
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Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting directly to cable or an Basic Connections antenna (Connecting Cable TV or VHF only or VHF/UHF or cable an Antenna) 75-ohm coaxial Rear of TV cable (supplied) When connecting an antenna or cables, remove the VHF/UHF rear cover of the TV beforehand. Note It is strongly recommended to connect the antenna using a 75- Removing the rear cover ohm coaxial cable to get optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio noise and
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Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting the Power Cord Connect the power cord after you have finished all other connections. 1 Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor’s AC IN connector. 2 Connect the AC power adaptor’s cord to the DC IN connector of the TV. 3 Connect the other plug of the power cord to a wall outlet. For 100 to 120 V AC Wall outlet AC power cord (supplied) AC power adaptor (supplied) DC IN 14.5 V Note The supplied AC power adaptor is designed for use only with this TV
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Installing and Connecting the TV Bundling cords and cables Carrying the TV This TV allows you to bundle the cords and cables When carrying the TV, hold it as shown in the inside of the stand. diagram below. Do not hold only the rear cover. As the rear cover comes off easily, doing so may cause To the rear of the TV you to drop the TV, resulting in damage to the TV or injury. Cable cover Concave portion To the AC power adaptor and optional video equipment To remove the cable cover, put your finge
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Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a VCR and Cable TV Use this hookup if: •You have Cable TV that does not require a cable box. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s IN jack. 2 Using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. 3 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the VCR’s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. Rear of TV 75-ohm coaxial cable 75-ohm (
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Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. 3 Connect the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. Rear of TV 75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied) VHF/UHF R-AUDIO
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Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack. 3 Using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. 4 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the VCR’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN
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Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting an Audio Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using an AUDIO cable, connect the TV’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio receiver’s AUDIO IN jacks. Rear of TV VHF/UHF R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO R-AUDIO-L YPB PR RL DC IN 14.5V VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 3 IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) RK-74A (not supplied) Audio input Audio receiver (Compact AV system DAV-C990, etc) When using your audio system speakers Set “Speaker” to “Off” in
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Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors This is the preferred hookup to use if: •Your DVD player has component (Y, B-Y, R-Y) jacks. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD player’s Y, B-Y and R-Y jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks on the TV. Use the VIDEO 3 IN connections. Tip The Y, B-Y and R-Y jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled as Y, CB and CR, or Y, PB a
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Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors Use this hookup if: •Your DVD player does not have component (Y, PB, PR) jacks. Tip If your DVD player has component video output connectors, for best picture quality, use the connection described on page 16. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using an AUDIO cable, connect the DVD player’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks. 2 Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the DVD player’s S VIDEO ja
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Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using three separate component video cables, connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s Y, PB and PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks on the TV. Use the VIDEO 3 IN connections. Note Component video (Y, PB, PR) connection is necessary to view 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of 1280 dots × 768 lines
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Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a Digital TV Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using three separate component video cables, connect the Digital TV Set-top box’s Y, PB and PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks on the TV. Use the VIDEO 3 IN connections. Note Component video (Y, PB, PR) connection is necessary to view 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of 1280 dots × 768 lines. 2 Using a
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Installing and Connecting the TV 2 Press CH+ on the remote control or on the front Setting the Channels panel of your TV to perform Auto Program. When all the receivable channels are stored, the After you finish connecting your TV, you can run lowest numbered channel will be displayed. Auto Program to set up your channels. The Auto Program screen appears when you turn your TV on Auto Program is set to scan cable TV channels by for the first time after installing it. default. To watch UHF channel
