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2-021-773-11 (1)
Flat Panel Color TV
Operating Instructions
KE-42M1
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV. 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. Contacting Sony If, after reading the following instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony TV, please call one of the following numbers. Customers in the continental United States contact the Direct Response Center at: 1-800-222-SONY (766
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WARNING NOTIFICATION Installing To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do This equipment has been tested and found to s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not not expose the TV to rain or moisture. comply with the limits for a Class B digital block the ventilation openings. device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. s Do not install the TV in a hot or humid These limits are designed to provide reasonable place, or in a place subject to excessive dust CAUTION protection against harmful i
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CAUTION Use the following SONY appliance(s) only with the following WALL- Important MOUNT BRACKET. Use with other WALL-MOUNT BRACKET may cause instability and result in possible injury. Safeguards SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO. Before using your TV, please read these instructions completely, and KE-42M1 keep this manual for future reference. SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and MODEL NO. instructions placed on the set or described in the operating instru
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For the set with a three-wire grounding type AC Attachments plug Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug. Medical institution Overloading Do not place this unit in a place where Do not overload wa
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s Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or Installation and moving other materials. Carry the TV in the specified manner Carrying the TV requires at least two people. s Never block the slots and openings by placing If you carry the TV in a manner other than that specified and without the set on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar the specified number of persons, it may drop and a serious injury may surface. result. Be sure to follow the instructions given below. s Carry the TV with the s
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Outdoor use Antennas Do not install this unit outdoors. If the unit is exposed to rain, it may result in fire or electric Outdoor Antenna Grounding shock. If the unit is exposed to direct sunlight, the unit may heat up and it may damage the If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An unit. outdoor 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 Vehicle and ceiling in contact with
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Important Safety Instructions Service 1) Read these instructions. Damage Requiring Service 2) Keep these instructions. Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified 3) Heed all warnings. service personnel under the following conditions: 4) Follow all instructions. s When the power cord or plug is 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. damaged or frayed. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the s If liquid has
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Table of Contents Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver Installing the TV with HDMI Connector.......................... 31 Unpacking ................................................ 11 Connecting a DVD Player or Digital Satellite Receiver via AV Receiver with Overview of the Remote Control ............ 11 CENTER SPEAKER IN terminals ....... 33 Remote Control Descriptions ........... 12 Connecting a Camcorder ........................ 34 Programming the Remote Control ... 14 Setting the TV .....
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Using Advanced Features Adjusting the Picture Position Vertically .............................................. 57 Adjusting the Picture Position Horizontally ......................................... 58 Adjusting the Picture Quality ................. 59 Adjusting the Sound Quality .................. 61 Selecting Stereo or Bilingual Programs ............................. 62 Selecting stereo or bilingual programs using the menu ............ 63 Selecting How to Control the Volume of the TV’s Spea
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Installing the TV Installing the TV Overview of the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control’s battery compartment. Unpacking When you unpack this unit, make sure it includes the following: Remote control (1) and AC power cord (1) size AA batteries (2) Notes • Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an exte
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Button Description Remote Control Descriptions 1 DVD/VCR, SAT/ Press to turn on and off the equipment CABLE Power you have programmed into the remote Buttons control. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 14. 1 DVD/VCR: Press to turn on and off the DVD/ SAT/ POWER video equipment. MUTING VCR CABLE 2 qf SAT/CABLE: Press to turn on and off MODE the satellite receiver or cable box. PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY 3 qg Press to mute the sound. Press again or 2 MUTING press VOL+ to res
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Installing the TV Button Description Button Description 0 Input Select Press to select the video equipment wd Press to select the sound effect modes: Buttons connected to the TV’s video inputs. TruSurround, Off. The sound effect modes can be also accessed in the TV: Press to select the TV to watch the Audio menu. For more details, see TV programs. “Selecting the Effect Mode” on page VIDEO 1/2/3: Press repeatedly to cycle 43. through the video equipment connected When FUNCTION is switched on SAT/
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The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand Programming the Remote Control video equipment. Sony Equipment Programmable Code Number 5 DVD/VCR 701 (Sony Dream System) SAT/Cable 801 (Satellite Cable Box) DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING VCR CABLE If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the TV’s remote MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY control, use the following procedures to program the remote control. Note 3 The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capabilit
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Installing the TV Manufacturer’s codes Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Go Video 322, 339, 340 Sylvania 308, 309, 338, DVD 310 Goldstar 332 Manufacturer Code Symphonic 338 Hitachi 306, 304, 305, Sony 751 338 Tashiro 332 General Electric 755 Instant Replay 309, 308 Tatung 314, 336, 337 Hitachi 758 JC Penney 309, 305, 304, Teac 314, 336, 338, 330, 314, 336, 337 JVC 756 337 Technics 309, 308 Magnavox 757 JVC 314, 336, 337, Toshiba 312, 311 Mitsubishi 761 345, 346, 347 Wards 327, 328, 335, Panaso
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Operating a cable box Using your Remote Controls with To Press Other Equipment Turn on/off SAT/CABLE (POWER) POWER buttons Control a cable box SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) (DVD/VCR, SAT/CABLE) Select a channel 0-9 buttons, ENT (enter) Change channels CH +/– DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING VCR CABLE Go to the previous channel JUMP MUTING MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY DISPLAY Operating a satellite receiver To Press 0-9 buttons Turn on/off SAT/CABLE (POWER) ENT (enter) Control a satellite receiver SAT/CABLE (FUNC
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Installing the TV Operating a DVD player or DVD Changer To Press Turn on/off DVD/VCR (POWER) Control a DVD player DVD/VCR (FUNCTION) If you have a DVD changer, F1 to skip disks Play N Stop x Pause X (press again to resume normal playback) Step through different M to step forward or m tracks of an audio disc to step backward Step through different CH + to step forward or CH chapters of a video disc – to step backward Select a track directly 0-9 buttons Display the menu (Setup) MENU Display the to
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Overview of the TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Controls and Connectors To open the drop-down panel To open the drop-down panel of your TV, push up the panel door just under the mark until you hear a click, then the panel door will open. 1 2 3 4 (MONO) S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R VIDEO IN 2 INPUT VOLUME CHANNEL 56 7 8 9 0 Item/Jack Description 1 (IR) Infrared Receiver Receives IR signals from the remote control. 2 (Timer) LED When lit, indicates one of the timers is set. When the timer is
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Installing the TV Rear Panel Connectors 123 AC IN R L AUDIO IN VHF/UHF 5 IN VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN 1 3 4 Y S VIDEO PB CENTER SPEAKER IN 180W (6 ) MAX VIDEO PR AUDIO OUT L(MONO) L L(MONO) (VAR/FIX) AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO R R R 4 5 6 7 8 Jack Description 1 HDMI IN/L-AUDIO-R HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video (HDMI IN 5) interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDM
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Preventing the TV from Falling Down After connections with antennas and other equipment are completed, be sure to attach the supplied clamp screws to the rear of the TV, and pass a sturdy cord or chain and attach it to a wall or pillar. 1 Remove one of the two screws at the rear of the TV, then attach the supplied clamp screw to the screw hole. Attached screw Rear of the TV Clamp screw (supplied) 2 Repeat step 1 to attach the other clamp screw. 3 Attach a sturdy cord or chain securely to each cl
