Sony TV Cables VMC IL4435 User Manual

WARNING  
Note on Cleaning the TV  
Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth. Never use strong solvents such  
as thinner or benzine, which might damage the finish of the  
cabinet.  
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to  
rain or moisture.  
Note to CATV System Installer  
CAUTION  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s  
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for  
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground  
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close  
to the point of cable entry as practical.  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
ATTENTION  
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,  
NE PAS OUVRIR  
Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of  
programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmitted by cable  
companies for the use of the general public may require  
authorization from the broadcaster/cable company and/or  
program owner.  
PRECAUCION  
RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO  
NO ABRIR  
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  
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference with radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
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 uninsulated “dangerous voltage”  
within the product’s enclosure that may be of  
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of  
electric shock to persons.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different  
from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for  
help.  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of important operating and maintenance  
(servicing) instructions in the literature  
accompanying the appliance.  
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly  
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this  
equipment.  
CAUTION  
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF  
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.  
Safety  
Operate the TV only on 120 V AC.  
CAUTION  
The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the wall  
outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully  
into the outlet, contact your dealer.  
When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your  
TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at low settings. If a  
fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of  
time at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be  
permanently imprinted onto the screen. Continuously watching  
the same program can cause the imprint of station logos onto the  
TV screen. These types of imprints are not covered by your  
warranty because they are the result of misuse.  
If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet,  
unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by qualified  
service personnel before operating it further.  
Installing  
To prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the ventilation  
openings.  
Note on Caption Vision  
This television receiver provides display of television closed  
captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.  
Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place  
subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.  
The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with  
hooks. Do not attempt to remove the cord from these hooks.  
Doing so could cause damage to the TV.  
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Important Safeguards  
For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and  
keep this manual for future reference.  
Object and Liquid Entry  
Never push objects of any kind into the set  
through the cabinet slots as they may touch  
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that  
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill  
liquid of any kind on the set.  
Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and  
instructions placed on the set or described in the operating  
instructions or service manual.  
WARNING  
Cleaning  
To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions  
should be observed in the installation, use and servicing of the set.  
Unplug the set from the wall outlet before  
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid  
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly  
dampened with water for cleaning the exterior  
of the set.  
Use  
Power Sources  
This set should be operated only from the type  
of power source indicated on the serial/model  
plate. If you are not sure of the type of electrical  
power supplied to your home, consult your  
dealer or local power company. For those sets  
designed to operate from battery power, refer  
to the operating instructions.  
Installation  
Attachments  
Do not use attachments not recommended by the  
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.  
Grounding or Polarization  
This set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug  
having one blade wider than the other), or with a three-wire  
grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for  
grounding).Follow the instructions below:  
Water and Moisture  
Do not use power-line operated sets near  
water for example, near a bathtub,  
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a  
wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.  
For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug  
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 still fails to fit, contact your electrician to have  
a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
polarized plug by forcing it in.  
Accessories  
Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,  
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 Sony for the specific model of TV. No part of  
the TV set should overhang any edge of the TV  
cart or stand; any overhanging edge is a safety  
hazard. An appliance and cart combination  
should be moved with care. Quick stops,  
Alternate Warning  
For the set with a three-wire grounding type AC plu g  
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.  
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause  
the appliance and cart combination to overturn.  
Overloading  
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or  
convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,  
since this can result in fire or electric shock.  
Ventilation  
The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are  
provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of  
the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings  
must never be blocked or covered.  
Always turn the set off when it is not being  
used. When the set is left unattended and  
unused for long periods of time, unplug it  
from the wall outlet as a precaution against  
the possibility of an internal malfunction that  
could create a fire hazard.  
Never cover the slots and openings with a  
cloth or other materials.  
Never block the slots and openings by  
placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug or other  
similar surface.  
If a snapping or popping sound from a TV set is  
continuous or frequent while the TV is operating,  
unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service  
technician. It is normal for some TV sets to make  
occasional snapping or popping sounds,  
Never place the set in a confined space, such  
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless  
proper ventilation is provided.  
particularly when being turned on or off.  
Do not place the set near or over a radiator  
or heat register, or where it is exposed to  
direct sunlight.  
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Power-Cord Protection  
Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the  
power cord, and do not place the set where the  
power cord is subject to wear or abuse.  
Lightning  
For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning  
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of  
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna.  
This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and  
power-line surges.  
About the Units High Glossy Finish  
Service  
The unit surface is finished with high glossy  
paint. Due to the nature of this finish the  
following precautions must be observed to  
avoid discoloration, distortion and scratch  
marks.  
Damage Requiring Service  
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified  
service personnel under the following conditions:  
When the power cord or plug  
is damaged or frayed.  
Do not bang the TV with any items or  
objects.  
Do not place any hot coffee cups and/or  
heavy items, such as a vase, on top of  
the TV. (Any water seepage may cause  
fire or electric shock.)  
If liquid has been spilled into  
the set.  
If the set has been exposed to  
rain or water.  
Antennas  
If the set has been subject to  
excessive shock by being  
dropped, or the cabinet has  
been damaged.  
Outdoor Antenna Grounding  
If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An  
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 in contact with such power lines or circuits.  
If the set does not operate  
normally when following the  
operating instructions. Adjust  
only those controls that are  
specified in the operating  
WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM,  
EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM  
CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS  
CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.  
Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some  
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.  
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA and  
Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides  
information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and  
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna  
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna  
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and  
requirements for the grounding electrode.  
instructions. Improper  
adjustment of other controls  
may result in damage and  
will often require extensive  
work by a qualified technician  
to restore the set to normal operation.  
When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance, it  
indicates a need for service.  
Antenna Grounding According to the NEC  
Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna  
Grounding.  
Servicing  
Do not attempt to service the set yourself since  
opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous  
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to  
qualified service personnel.  
Antenna lead-in wire  
Replacement Parts  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service  
technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts  
specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as  
the original parts.  
Ground clamp  
Antenna discharge unit  
(NEC Section 810-20)  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or  
other hazards.  
Electrical wire  
equipment  
Ground clamps  
Safety Check  
Antenna lead-in wire  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the  
set, ask the service technician to perform routine  
safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to  
determine that the set is in safe operating  
Power service grounding electrode  
system (NEC Art 250 Part H)  
NEC: National Electrical Code  
condition, and to so certify. When the set reaches  
the end of its useful life, improper disposal could  
result in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified  
service technician to dispose of the set.  
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Contents  
Introducing the Digital TV (DTV)  
Overview .......................................................1  
Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega.............1  
Features..........................................................2  
Package Contents .........................................3  
Using the Remote Control...........................3  
Frequently Asked Questions ......................7  
Using the DTV Features  
Overview .....................................................31  
Using the Program Guide .........................32  
Using the Scrolling Index..........................33  
Using Favorite Channels...........................34  
Using Wide Screen Mode..........................37  
Using Twin View........................................38  
Using the Freeze Function ........................41  
Using the i.LINK Control Panel ...............42  
Using the Timer..........................................43  
Connecting and Setting Up the DTV  
Overview .......................................................9  
DTV Controls and Connectors .................10  
Basic Connections.......................................12  
Connecting a VCR and Cable ...................14  
Connecting a VCR and Cable Box............15  
Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing 17  
Connecting a Satellite Receiver ................18  
Connecting a Satellite Receiver  
Using the DTV Menus  
Overview .....................................................45  
Using the Video Menu...............................46  
Using the Audio Menu..............................48  
Using the Screen Mode Menu ..................50  
Using the Channel Setup Menu ...............52  
Using the Parental Control Menu............54  
Using the Setup Menu...............................58  
with a VCR ...........................................19  
Connecting an Audio Receiver.................20  
Connecting a DVD Player  
with Component Video Connectors.21  
Connecting a DVD Player with A/V  
Connectors............................................22  
Connecting a Camcorder...........................23  
Connecting a Device with an  
Optical IN Connector..........................24  
Connecting i.LINK Compatible Devices.25  
Using the CONTROL S Feature ...............29  
Setting Up the DTV Automatically..........30  
Other Information  
Overview .....................................................61  
Programming the Remote Control ..........62  
Operating Other Components with Your  
DTV Remote Control ..........................65  
About i.LINK ..............................................67  
Troubleshooting..........................................68  
Specifications...............................................70  
Index.............................................................71  
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Introducing the Digital TV (DTV)  
Overview  
This chapter gives an overview of the DTV features, defines the  
package contents, describes the remote control, and provides answers  
to frequently asked questions.  
Topic  
Page  
Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega  
Features  
1
2
3
3
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Package Contents  
Using the Remote Control  
Frequently Asked Questions  
Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega  
The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by  
outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-to-  
corner detail.  
Youll recognize the superiority of Wega technology almost  
immediately. The first thing youll notice is minimal glare from the  
flat picture tube. This flat-screen technology improves picture detail  
without distortion, unlike conventional curved screens. The FD  
Trinitron delivers outstanding image detail not only at the screen  
center, but also at the corners so you can enjoy a bright, clear  
picture from any location in a room.  
About the Units High Glossy Finish  
The unit surface is finished with high glossy paint. Due to the nature of this finish  
the following precautions must be observed to avoid discoloration, distortion and  
scratch marks:  
Do not bang the TV with any items or objects.  
Do not place any hot coffee cups and/or heavy items, such as a vase, on top of  
the TV. (Any water seepage may cause fire or electric shock.)  
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Introducing the Digital TV (DTV)  
Features  
Some of the features that you will enjoy with your newDTV include:  
Built-in Digital Television (DTV) Receiver: You can watch  
digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio/video  
quality that these programs offer.  
Wide Screen Mode: Watch conventional 4:3 aspect ratio  
broadcasts in wide screen (16:9) mode.  
DRC (Digital Reality Creation): Unlike conventional line  
doublers, the DRC feature doubles vertical and horizontal lines,  
resulting in four times the density for quality sources such as  
DVD, satellite, and digital camcorder.  
Twin View : Using the Multi-Image Driver (MIDX), Twin View  
allows you to watch two programs side by side, with the ability  
to zoom in one picture. You can watch pictures from two different  
sources (1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i) simultaneously.  
Program Guide: Lets you select digital channels and subchannels  
and review program information from an on-screen list.  
Scrolling Index: Lets you preview and select programs from a  
scrolling index of video pictures.  
Favorite Channels: Allows you to preview and select from 16 of  
your favorite channels.  
Velocity Modulation: Vertical line enhancement that sharpens  
picture definition.  
Steady Sound: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent  
output between programs and commercials.  
Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to block  
unsuitable programming for younger viewers.  
Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD  
(480p, 480i), and digital set-top box (HD1080i, 720p) connections.  
S-VIDEO Inputs: Provides a high-quality video signal from  
connected equipment.  
CineMotion : Provides optimal picture quality for film-based  
sources (media originally shot in 24 frames-per-second format).  
i.LINK: Provides a secure digital interface to other digital home  
entertainment devices, including digital cable set-top boxes.  
i.LINK allows for the secure transfer of copyright-protected high-  
definition content between these devices and your digital  
television.  
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Introducing the Digital TV (DTV)  
Package Contents  
Along with your new digital TV, the package contains a remote  
control and two AA batteries. No additional cables are included.  
These items are all you need to set up and operate the DTV in its basic  
configuration.  
Most components (VCRs, DVD players, etc.) come with the necessary  
cables to connect them. If you want to set up a complex system, you  
may need to buy extra cables, connectors, etc. Be sure to have these  
on hand before you start to connect your system.  
Using the Remote Control  
Although some of the DTVs functionality can be controlled using  
buttons located on the front panel of the DTV (see page 10), youll  
find the remote control to be more convenient while watching TV.  
Inserting Batteries  
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and  
on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.  
Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever  
you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an extended period.  
Handle the remote control with care; avoid dropping it, getting it wet, placing  
it in direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is high.  
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Introducing the Digital TV (DTV)  
Button Descriptions  
The following table describes the buttons on the remote control’s  
outside and inside panels.  
Outside Panel  
Button  
Description  
1 MUTING  
Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL+ to  
restore the sound.  
qj  
1
2
3
4
2 SLEEP  
Press repeatedly until the DTV displays the time in  
minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the DTV to  
remain on before shutting off automatically. Cancel by  
pressing until Sleep Off appears. While the Sleep feature is  
set, press once to view remaining time.  
Press repeatedly to step through the video picture modes:  
Vivid, Standard, Movie, Game, Pro. Also available in the Video  
menu. For details, see page 46.  
qk  
ql  
5
3 PIC MODE  
w;  
4 ANT  
Press to change between the VHF/UHF input and the  
CABLE input.  
6
7
5 WIDE MODE  
Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings:  
Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Also available in the Screen  
Mode menu. For details, see pages 37 and 50.  
Use with 0 – 9 and ENTER buttons to select subchannels  
(for example, 2.1). For details on selecting subchannels,  
see page 32.  
Press to display the i.LINK Control Panel. There is also an  
i.LINK button on the front panel of the DTV (see page 10).  
For details on using the i.LINK Control Panel, see  
page 42.  
Press to display the Scrolling Index. For details, see  
page 33.  
Press to display the DTV on-screen menu. Press again to  
exit from the menus. For details, see page 45.  
Press to adjust the volume.  
8
9
wa  
ws  
6
7
q;  
wd  
wf  
qa  
qs  
qd  
qf  
qg  
wg  
wh  
wj  
wk  
8 INDEX  
9 MENU  
0 VOL  
qa  
qh  
Move the joystick B bVv to move the on-screen cursor. To  
select an item, press the center of the joystick ( ).  
qs ADD  
Press to add the current channel to the Favorite Channels  
list. For details, see page 34.  
FAVORITE  
qd DISPLAY  
Press once to display the channel number, channel label  
(if set), time, and other information. Press again to turn  
Display off.  
qf FREEZE  
Press to freeze the window picture. Press again to restore  
the picture. For details, see page 41.  
qg RESET  
Press while a menu is displayed (pages 45 to 60) to reset  
the settings to the factory defaults. Also used to clear  
Favorite Channels (see page 36).  
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Button  
Description  
qh MTS/SAP  
Press repeatedly to step through the Multi-channel TV  
Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP, and Mono. Also  
available in the Audio menu. For details, see page 49.  
qj POWER buttons Press to turn on and off the DTV and other audio/video  
(GREEN)  
equipment you have programmed into the remote  
control. For instructions, see Programming the Remote  
Controlon page 62.  
qk FUNCTION  
Press to select the equipment (SAT/CABLE or TV) that  
you want to operate. The indicator lights up momentarily  
when pushed to show which device the remote control is  
operating.  
buttons  
ql TV/VIDEO  
Press repeatedly to step through the video equipment  
connected to your DTVs video inputs.  
w; 0 9 and ENTER Press 0 - 9 to select a channel the channel changes after  
2 seconds. Press ENTER to select immediately.  
wa GUIDE  
ws CH  
Press to display the program guide. For details, see  
page 32.  
Press to scan through channels. To scan rapidly through  
channels, press and hold down either CH button.  
Press to exit the on-screen menu or display and return to  
normal viewing.  
wd EXIT  
wf SURF FAVORITE Press to display the Favorite Channels list. For details, see  
page 35.  
wg JUMP  
Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The  
DTV alternates between the current channel and the last  
channel that was selected.  
wh  
Press to turn on and off Twin View. For details, see pages  
38 to 40.  
wj DRC  
Press repeatedly to step through the available high-  
resolution picture modes: Interlaced, Progressive and  
CineMotion. Also available in the Video menu. For details,  
see page 47.  
CINEMOTION  
wk TIMER  
Press to program the DTV to turn on and off and tune to a  
specific channel at two scheduled viewing times (see  
page 43). Also available in the Setup menu (see page 60).  
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Introducing the Digital TV (DTV)  
Inside Panel  
You can access the following buttons by lifting up the outside panel.  
Button  
Description  
1 TV/VCR  
Press to change the VHF/UHF output of the VCR.  
2 Transport  
m Rewind  
Buttons  
N Play  
z Record (press together with N)  
x Stop  
M Fast-forward  
6
7
1
2
8
X Pause  
3 DVD MENU  
4 B bVv  
5 MENU  
Press to display the DVD menu.  
3
4
5
9
q;  
Press B bVv to move the on-screen cursor.  
Press to display the DVD setup menu.  
Used for programming the remote control to operate  
non-Sony video equipment. For details, see  
“Programming the Remote Control” on page 62.  
Press to turn on and off other audio/video equipment  
you have programmed into the remote control. For  
instructions, see “Programming the Remote Control” on  
page 62.  
qa  
6 CODE SET  
7 POWER  
8
Use to switch control for connected video equipment.  
You can program one video source for each switch  
position. For details, see “Programming the Remote  
Control” on page 62.  
9 DVD TITLE  
0 ENTER  
qa  
Press to display the DVD title.  
Press to select.  
Press repeatedly to step through the Audio Effect  
options: TruSurround, Simulated, and Off. Also available in  
the Audio menu. For details, see page 48.  
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Introducing the Digital TV (DTV)  
Frequently Asked Questions  
What is digital TV  
(DTV)?  
Digital television (or DTV) refers to the over-the-air television  
broadcast standards adopted by the Federal Communications  
Commission in 1996. Developed by the Advanced Television Systems  
Committee (ATSC), a group of manufacturing companies, these  
standards define the specifications for 18 digital broadcast formats.  
There are six formats in the ATSC DTV standard that are described as  
High Definition Television.The remaining 12 video formats are  
described as Standard Definition Television.”  
Although the technical aspects of these standards are transparent to  
television viewers, the benefits are as dramatic as those experienced  
when digital music on compact disk was introduced probably  
even more so.  
Your Sony DTV is capable of receiving all 18 formats of digital TV  
formats, including high-definition.  
What are the  
benefits of DTV?  
For the television viewer, digital TV represents one of the most  
significant advances in television since color television replaced black  
and white. Here are just a few of the benefits:  
Dramatically superior picture quality, with up to six times the  
picture detail of todays analog television.  
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Multichannel digital sound, including Dolby Digital sound.  
Widescreen. DTV can provide the same type of widescreen  
presentation as you see in movie theaters. The new screen size  
has a 16:9 width-to-height (or aspect) ratio, compared with a  
4:3 aspect ratio of todays conventional television. This means  
that digital broadcasts of movies no longer need to be  
reformattedfor television.  
Do I need a special  
antenna to receive  
digital television?  
No. Initially, digital television will arrive through a standard, over-  
the-air VHF/UHF antenna, which means you can receive digital  
broadcasts using the same terrestrial (rooftop) antenna you  
currently use to receive conventional programming. However, if you  
currently receive your VHF/UHF programming via cable, you will  
need to install a VHF/UHF antenna in order to receive digital  
programming. Your Sony DTV, however, is also equipped with  
connectors that may allow you to connect DTV-compatible cable  
boxes when they become available.  
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Introducing the Digital TV (DTV)  
Can this TV receive  
conventional analog  
broadcasts that are  
available today?  
Yes. This TV is designed to receive conventional analog broadcasts,  
cable TV, as well as all formats of digital broadcasts. Of course, you  
can also connect VCRs, DVD players, digital broadcast (satellite)  
receivers, and other audio/video components.  
When is digital  
broadcasting being  
introduced?  
The transition from todays analog broadcasting system to digital  
television will take time to complete. In the fall of 1998, some  
networks started to broadcast digital programs.  
How can I select  
digital channels?  
Digital channels are indicated by the use of a decimal or dotin the  
subchannel number (for example, 2.1). This number appears when  
you press the CH +/- buttons or press the DISPLAY button. To select a  
subchannel directly, use the 0-9 buttons,  
button.  
button, and the ENTER  
For example, to select subchannel 2.1, press:  
2 +  
+ 1 + ENTER  
You can also select digital channels using an on-screen program  
guide. See page 32 for details.  
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Overview  
This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your DTV.  
Topic  
Page  
12  
Basic Connections  
Connecting a VCR and Cable  
Connecting a VCR and Cable Box  
Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing  
Connecting a Satellite Receiver  
Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR  
Connecting an Audio Receiver  
14  
15  
17  
18  
19  
20  
Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video  
Connectors  
21  
Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors  
Connecting a Camcorder  
22  
23  
24  
25  
29  
30  
Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector  
Connecting i.LINK Compatible Devices  
Using the CONTROL S Feature  
Setting Up the DTV Automatically  
Note About the AC  
Power Cord  
The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the DTV with a hook.  
Use caution when removing the AC plug from its holder. Gently slide  
the plug in the upward direction to remove from hook. Once  
removed, the AC power plug should automatically disengage from  
its stored location.  
You can detach  
the cord from  
this hook  
AC Power cord  
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DTV Controls and Connectors  
Front Panel Controls  
The front panel provides convenient inputs for audio/video  
components you plan to connect temporarily, such as a camcorder or  
digital camera. It includes several buttons that youll also find on the  
remote control.  
q; qa  
qs  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
Control  
Description  
1
S VIDEO 2 INPUT  
Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your camcorder or other S VIDEO-  
equipped video component. Provides better picture quality than the  
VHF/UHF jacks or the Video IN jack.  
2
3
4
VIDEO 2 INPUT  
VIDEO/L(MONO)-AUDIO-R  
MENU  
Connect to the audio and video OUT jacks on your camcorder or other video  
component.  
Press to display the DTV on-screen menu. Press again to exit from the menus.  
For details, see page 45.  
i.LINK  
Press to display the i.LINK Control Panel. For details on using the i.LINK  
Control Panel, see page 42.  
5 B bVv  
Press B bVv to move the on-screen cursor and press SELECT to select.  
6
7
SELECT  
Press to select the on-screen highlighted item.  
TV/VIDEO  
Press repeatedly to step through the video equipment connected to your DTVs  
video inputs.  
8
9
0
-VOLUME+  
-CHANNEL+  
TIMER  
Press to adjust the volume.  
Press to scan through channels.  
When lit, indicates one of the timers is set. For details, see pag e43.  
qa STANDBY/  
i.LINK STANDBY  
When lit in orange, indicates that i.LINK Standby is On. When lit in red,  
indicates that i.LINK Standby is Off. For details, see page 59.  
qs POWER  
Press to turn on and off the DTV.  
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DTV Rear Panel  
2
7
9
q;  
1
3
4
qa  
8
5
6
Connection  
Description  
1
2
3
VHF/UHF  
Connects to your VHF/UHF antenna.  
Connects to your cable source.  
CABLE  
S VIDEO IN 1/3/4  
Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other S VIDEO-  
equipped video component. Provides better picture quality than the  
VHF/UHF jacks or the Video IN jack.  
4
5
VIDEO IN 1/3/4  
VIDEO/L(MONO)-AUDIO-R  
Connect to the audio and video OUT jacks on your VCR or other video  
component. A 6th video input (VIDEO 2) is located on the front panel of  
the DTV. The Audio and Video IN jacks provide better picture quality than  
the VHF/UHF IN jack.  
SELECT OUT  
Connect to the audio and video IN jacks on your VCR or other video  
component. The output signal is determined by the SELECT OUT setting in  
the Setup menu (see page 58).  
6
7
AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX)  
L(MONO)-AUDIO-R  
Connect to the left and right audio inputs of your audio or video  
component.  
HD/DVD IN  
Connect to your DVD players or digital set-top boxs component video (Y,  
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)  
VIDEO IN 5/6  
PB, PR) and audio (L/R) jacks.  
8
9
CONTROL S  
IN/OUT  
Allows the DTV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to  
other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video components.  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
OPTICAL OUTPUT  
(DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM)  
Connect to the optical audio input of an audio component that is Dolby  
Digital and PCM compatible.  
0
i.LINK S200  
Used for connecting i.LINK equipped devices.  
For Sony service use only.  
qa Service Only  
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Basic Connections  
This section describes how to connect a VHF/UHF antenna, CATV  
cable, and CATV cable box.  
Connecting a  
VHF/UHF Antenna  
The connection you choose depends on the type of VHF/UHF  
antenna you have in your home.  
Newer homes are usually equipped with 75-ohm coaxial cable:  
VHF Only or VHF/UHF  
VHF/UHF  
75-ohm  
coaxial  
Rear of DTV  
cable  
Older homes may have 300-ohm twin lead cable:  
VHF Only or UHF Only or VHF/UHF  
300-ohm twin lead cable  
VHF/UHF  
Rear of DTV  
Antenna connector  
Some homes may have both 75-ohm coaxial and 300-ohm twin lead  
cables:  
VHF and UHF  
75-ohm coaxial cable  
VHF/UHF  
Rear of DTV  
U/V Splitter  
(not supplied)  
300-ohm twin lead cable  
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Connecting a CATV  
Cable or a  
CATV Cable Box  
CATV Cable  
CABLE  
75-ohm  
coaxial  
cable  
Rear of DTV  
CATV Cable Box  
Cable  
CABLE  
Rear of DTV  
IN  
OUT  
Cable Box  
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Connecting and Setting Up the DTV  
Connecting a VCR and Cable  
Use this hookup if you have cable TV that does not require a cable  
box.  
1
Connect the cable TV cable to the VCR’s IN jack.  
2
Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the DTV’s  
CABLE jack.  
3
Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR’s Audio and Video OUT  
jacks to the DTV’s Audio and Video IN jacks.  
If the VCR you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack, you can use an S VIDEO  
cable for improved picture quality (compared to a combination audio/video  
cable). Because an S VIDEO cable carries only the video signal, you will also  
need audio cables for sound.  
Coaxial cable  
DTV  
VCR  
Cable  
AUDIO-R (red)  
AUDIO-L (white)  
VIDEO (yellow)  
A/V cable  
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Connecting a VCR and Cable Box  
Use this hookup if  
Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of  
them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels), so you need to  
use a cable box  
You want to use the Twin View or Scrolling Index feature.  
With this setup you can  
Use the DTV remote control to change channels using your cable  
box when the signal is scrambled.  
Use the DTV remote control to change channels using your DTV  
when the signal is not scrambled. (Your DTVs tuner provides a  
better signal than the cable box.)  
Use the Twin View and Scrolling Index features.  
Record both regular cable TV and scrambled channels.  
To connect a cable box and a VCR, you will need  
A small inexpensive device known as a splitter.  
Three short coaxial cables.  
Either a combination audio/video cable, or an S VIDEO cable  
and audio cables.  
1
2
Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter.  
Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the two output jacks of the  
splitter to the DTVs CABLE jack.  
3
4
5
Use a coaxial cable to connect the other output jack of the splitter  
to the input jack of the cable box.  
Use a coaxial cable to connect the output jack of the cable box to  
the input jack of the VCR.  
Use the video line (yellow) of a combination audio/video (A/V)  
cable to connect the video output jack of the VCR to the video  
input jack of the DTV.  
If your VCR has an S VIDEO jack, you can substitute an S VIDEO cable for  
the video line of an A/V cable. The S VIDEO cable will provide improved  
video signal quality.  
6
Connect the left (white) and right (red) audio output jacks on the  
VCR to the respective input jacks on the DTV.  
(Continued on the next page)  
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VCR  
Coaxial  
cable  
A/V cable  
Cable box  
DTV  
Coaxial  
cable  
CATV  
Coaxial  
Splitter  
cable  
(not included)  
AUDIO-R (red)  
AUDIO-L (white)  
VIDEO (yellow)  
IMPORTANT - To use the Twin View or Scrolling Index feature or to watch  
premium (scrambled) channels the VCR MUST BE TURNED ON; otherwise,  
you will be unable to view them.  
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Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing  
Connecting two VCRs together, then into the DTV, allows you to  
switch between the two to be sure that what you are playing on one is  
recording on the other.  
1
Using an A/V cable, connect the playback VCRs Audio and  
Video OUT jacks to the recording VCRs Audio and Video IN  
jacks.  
2
Using an A/V cable, connect the recording VCRs Audio and  
Video OUT jacks to the DTVs Audio and Video IN jacks.  
DTV  
VCR (playback)  
VCR (recording)  
AUDIO-R (red)  
AUDIO-L (white)  
VIDEO (yellow)  
AUDIO-R (red)  
AUDIO-L (white)  
VIDEO (yellow)  
A/V cable  
A/V cable  
3
If necessary, change the video input on your VCR. (For details,  
see your VCRs instruction guide.)  
To do tape editing  
Set the DTV to the video input intended for playback by pressing  
the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control.  
If the VCRs you are connecting have S VIDEO jacks, you can use S VIDEO  
cables for improved picture quality (compared to a combination audio/video  
cable). Because S VIDEO cables carry only the video signal, you will also need  
audio cables for sound.  
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Connecting a Satellite Receiver  
1
2
3
Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receivers  
SATELLITE IN jack.  
Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receivers Audio and  
Video OUT jacks to the DTVs Audio and Video IN jacks.  
Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the DTVs  
CABLE jack.  
If the receiver you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack, you can use an S VIDEO  
cable for improved picture quality (compared to a combination audio/video  
cable). Because S VIDEO cables carry only the video signal, you will also need  
audio cables for sound.  
Coaxial  
cable  
DTV  
Satellite receiver  
Satellite  
antenna  
cable  
AUDIO-R (red)  
AUDIO-L (white)  
VIDEO (yellow)  
A/V cable  
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Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR  
1
Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receivers  
SATELLITE IN jack.  
2
3
Connect the CATV cable to the VCRs VHF/UHF IN jack.  
Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCRs OUT jack to the DTVs  
CABLE jack.  
4
5
6
Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receivers Audio and  
Video OUT jacks to the VCRs Audio and Video IN jacks.  
Using an A/V cable, connect the VCRs Audio and Video OUT  
jacks to the DTVs Audio and Video IN jacks.  
If necessary, change the video input on your VCR. (For details,  
see your VCRs instruction guide.)  
Satellite  
antenna  
cable  
CATV  
cable  
Coaxial  
cable  
Satellite receiver  
DTV  
VCR  
AUDIO-R (red)  
AUDIO-L (white)  
VIDEO (yellow)  
A/V cable  
If the peripherals you are connecting have S VIDEO jacks, you can use S VIDEO  
cables for improved picture quality (compared to combination audio/video  
cables). Because S VIDEO cables carry only the video signal, you will also need  
audio cables for sound.  
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Connecting an Audio Receiver  
For better sound quality, you may want to connect your DTV to your  
stereo systems audio receiver.  
To connect to an audio receiver  
Use audio cables to connect the DTVs Audio OUT jacks to the  
audio receivers audio LINE IN jacks.  
DTV  
AUDIO-R  
(red)  
AUDIO-L  
(white)  
Line  
input  
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Connecting a DVD Player with Component  
Video Connectors  
This is the preferred hookup to use if your DVD player has  
component video out jacks.  
1
Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD  
players Y, PB and PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks on the DTV.  
Use the HD/DVD IN 5 or 6 connections.  
The Y, PB and PR jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y, CB and  
CR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y. If so, connect the cables to like colors.  
2
Using an audio cable, connect the DVD players Audio OUT  
jacks to the DTVs Audio IN jacks. Be sure to use the same  
column of inputs that you used for the video connection  
(HD/DVD IN 5 or 6).  
Component video cables  
DTV  
DVD player  
AUDIO-R (red)  
AUDIO-L (white)  
Audio cable  
You cannot record the signal from any equipment connected into the Y, PB, PR  
jacks.  
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Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors  
Use this hookup if your DVD player does not have component video  
out jacks (as shown on page 21).  
An S VIDEO connection will give a good-quality video signal, but if your DVD  
player has component video, that connection (described on page 21) will give  
an even better signal.  
1
2
Using audio cables, connect the DVD players Audio OUT jacks  
to the DTVs Audio IN jacks.  
Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the DVD players S VIDEO jack  
to the DTVs S VIDEO jack.  
DTV  
S VIDEO  
cable  
DVD player  
AUDIO-R (red)  
AUDIO-L (white)  
Audio cable  
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Connecting a Camcorder  
For easy connection of the camcorder, the DTV has front Audio and  
Video inputs (shown below). If you prefer, you can connect the  
camcorder to the DTVs rear Audio and Video IN jacks.  
Using A/V cables, connect the camcorders Audio and Video  
OUT jacks to the DTVs Audio and Video IN jacks.  
AUDIO-R (red)  
AUDIO-L (white)  
VIDEO (yellow)  
A/V output  
If you have a mono camcorder, connect its audio output to theDTVs  
AUDIO L jack.  
If the camcorder you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack, you can use an  
S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality (compared to a combination  
audio/video cable). Because S VIDEO cables carry only the video signal, you  
will also need audio cables for sound.  
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Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector  
You can use the DTVs DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUTPUT jack to  
connect an audio device that is Dolby Digital and PCM compatible,  
such as an audio amplifier.  
Using an optical cable, connect the devices OPTICAL IN jack to  
the DTVs DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUTPUT jack.  
Audio amplifier  
LINE  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO  
LINE  
IN  
Optical cable  
DTV  
You might also want to connect the DTV’s analog audio out connectors to the  
amplifier’s analog audio in connectors, as described on page 20.  
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Connecting and Setting Up the DTV  
Connecting i.LINK Compatible Devices  
This DTV is equipped with i.LINK, which provides a secure digital  
interface to other digital home entertainment devices, including  
digital cable set-top boxes. i.LINK allows for the secure transfer of  
copyright-protected high-definition content between these devices  
and your digital television.  
At the time this DTV went to market, the Sony digital cable set-top box (DHG-  
M55CV) is the only i.LINK device that is verified to be compatible with this DTV.  
Some early versions of the Sony digital cable set-top box (DHG-M55CV) may  
not support an i.LINK digital connection to your DTV. If you have difficulty with  
the connection between your Sony digital cable set-top box (DHG-M55CV) and  
your DTV, contact Customer Information Service Center at  
1-800-222-SONY(7669). In most cases you can continue to use your set-top  
box with your DTV, using an analog audio/video connection (as shown on  
page 26), instead of the i.LINK digital connection (also shown on page 26).  
For more information about i.LINK, see “About i.LINK” on page 67.  
Using i.LINK Cables  
This DTV has two 4-pin S200 i.LINK terminals. You can use any of the  
following i.LINK cables with the DTV:  
4-pin i.LINK cable  
Sony Model Number  
VMC-IL4415  
Length  
1.5 meters  
3.5 meters  
VMC-IL4435  
Do not use cables other than the ones listed above.  
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Connecting Cables  
Before connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible equipment, see the instruction  
manual of the i.LINK device to be connected.  
1
2
Using an A/V cable, connect the i.LINK devices Audio and  
Video OUT jacks to the DTVs Audio and Video IN jacks.  
Using an i.LINK cable (see page 25), connect the devices i.LINK  
jack to either of the DTVs i.LINK jacks.  
DTV  
i.LINK cable  
Sony digital cable  
set-top box  
AUDIO-R (red)  
AUDIO-L (white)  
VIDEO (yellow)  
A/V cable  
i.LINK devices can be hotplugged(connected and disconnected while they  
are still powered on). The DTV automatically recognizes the device and displays  
the screen shown on pag e28.  
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Notes on Connecting  
i.LINK Devices  
To connect two or more i.LINK-capable devices, use i.LINK  
cables to connect them as shown below.  
A
B
C
D
E
i.LINK  
i.LINK  
i.LINK  
i.LINK  
You can connect up to 63 i.LINK devices. However, the  
maximum number of cables in any serial route is 16.  
A
B
C
D
E
i.LINK  
i.LINK  
i.LINK  
i.LINK  
i.LINK  
i.LINK  
F
G
Do not connect i.LINK devices in a way that creates a loop.  
i.LINK  
A
B
C
i.LINK  
i.LINK  
Connecting non-compatible devices, such as PCs or PC  
peripherals, may result in malfunctions.  
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Completing i.LINK  
Setup  
Before you can use an i.LINK device with the DTV, you need to  
register the device as follows.  
1
After youve connected the cables (as described on page 26), first  
turn on the DTV, and then turn on the i.LINK device(s). The  
following screen automatically appears.  
To add the i.LINK device, highlight Add and press  
.
If you select Cancel, the i.LINK device is set up as hiddenand it does  
not appear in the i.LINK Control Panel. To see the device in the i.LINK  
Control Panel, change the i.LINK Setup option from Hide to Show in the  
Setup menu (see page 59).  
2
If you selected Add in step 1, and the device requires an analog  
video connection, the following screen appears.  
Depending on the i.LINK device you are setting up, this screen may not be  
displayed. In this case, the devices video input will be displayed as N/A.  
3
Move the joystick V and v to highlight the video input (VIDEO 1-4)  
that connects the i.LINK device to the DTV. If you dont need an  
analog video connection, select None. Then press  
.
A confirmation screen appears, which indicates the i.LINK device  
name and video input. The device is now available in the i.LINK  
Control Panel (see page 42).  
For more information  
To change the setup of the i.LINK device, use the Setup menu.  
For details, see page 59.  
For information on using the i.LINK Control Panel, see page 42.  
For general information about i.LINK, see pag e67.  
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Using the CONTROL S Feature  
CONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony  
equipment with one remote control. In addition to allowing you to  
control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTROL S  
feature allows you to always point your remote control at your DTV,  
instead of having to point it at the other equipment, which might be  
hidden or out of direct line of sight.  
Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to the DTV.  
Use CONTROL S OUT to send signals to connected equipment.  
DTV  
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Setting Up the DTV Automatically  
The first time you turn on the DTV, a series of screens guide you  
through the initial setup of the DTV. During this setup, you are  
prompted to set the clock and start Auto Program, which searches for  
and stores a list of analog and digital channels you are receiving for  
VHF/UHF and CABLE inputs.  
z
The initial setup screens appear  
only after turning on the DTV the  
first time, or after selecting Factory  
Reset in the Setup menu (pag e58).  
Be sure to complete all connections before turning on the DTV the first time.  
If you need to set the clock at a  
later time, press the TIMER button  
on the remote control (see  
page 43).  
1
Press POWER to turn on the DTV and display the Welcome screen.  
You can also run Auto Program at  
any time from the Channel Setup  
menu (see page 52).  
2
3
Press  
Move the joystick V and v to set the current day and time (hour,  
minute, and AM/PM). Press or move the joystick b to confirm  
to continue Setup. The set clock screen appears.  
each setting and move to the next setting. Move the joystick B to  
go back to the previous setting.  
4
5
6
After youve set the clock, move the joystick b to highlight Next  
and press  
appears.  
to continue Setup. The Auto Program screen  
To start Auto Program, press  
to select Auto Program. The DTV  
automatically creates a channel list of analog and digital  
channels. (This may take a few minutes.)  
When the channel list is complete, a Congratulations screen  
appears.  
z
You can run the  
To see a short demonstration of the features of the DTV, press  
to select Demo. A self-running introduction to the features of the  
DTV begins. To exit the demo at any time, press any button on  
the remote control (or front panel).  
demonstration again by  
selecting Demo from the Setup  
menu (see pages 58 to 60).  
To skip the demo and exit Setup, move the joystick b to highlight  
Done and press  
.
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Using the DTV Features  
Overview  
This chapter describes how to use features of your DTV.  
Topic  
Page  
32  
Using the Program Guide  
Using the Scrolling Index  
Using Favorite Channels  
Using Wide Screen Mode  
Using Twin View  
33  
34  
37  
38  
Using the Freeze Function  
Using the i.LINK Control Panel  
Using the Timer  
41  
42  
43  
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Using the Program Guide  
The Program Guide lets you select digital channels and subchannels  
and review program information from an on-screen list. Subchannels  
are additional channels of programming broadcast simultaneously.  
For example, channel 4 might include six subchannels (4.1, 4.2, 4.3,  
4.4, 4.5) that are showing programs at the same time.  
Analog channels are not available in the Guide.  
1
Press GUIDE.  
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The Program Guide appears, with the currently selected program  
showing in the background.  
The Guide is not available  
while using any of the  
multipicture functions, such as  
Twin View, Freeze, Scrolling  
Index, or Favorites.  
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As an alternative to using  
the Guide you can select  
subchannels directly using the  
0-9 buttons and the  
on the remote control. For  
Program information in the Program Guide is provided by the broadcasters. As a  
result, the Program Guide may sometimes include only the channel number  
without a program title or description.  
button  
example, to select channel 4.1,  
2
3
Move the joystick V and v to highlight the channel you want to  
watch.The program on that channel appears in the background.  
press 4 +  
+ 1 and then  
ENTER.  
To remove the Program Guide and watch the highlighted  
channel, press  
.
To exit the Program Guide without changing the channel  
Press EXIT or GUIDE.  
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Using the DTV Features  
Using the Scrolling Index  
The Scrolling Index lets you select programs from a scrolling index of  
video pictures.  
1
Press INDEX.  
The Scrolling Index appears, with the currently selected program  
in the main (left) window, and four scrolling video pictures in the  
right.  
Live preview  
window  
As each picture on the right scrolls to the live preview window, it  
changes briefly from a frozen video picture to a live video. The  
right side continues to scroll through the entire channel list.  
2
3
To change the direction of the scrolling, move the joystick V or v.  
To change the speed of the scrolling, move and hold the joystick  
V or v.  
4
5
To change a frozen video picture to a live video, move the  
joystick V or v to highlight the picture, then press  
To move the live video (from step 4) from the right to the main  
(left) window of the Scrolling Index, press again.  
.
To exit the Scrolling Index  
Press EXIT or INDEX.  
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Using the DTV Features  
Using Favorite Channels  
You can store up to 16 of your favorite channels in the Favorite  
Channels list. You can use the Surf Favorites feature to preview and  
select channels directly from the list. You can also edit the Favorite  
Channels list to change the channels that are included in the list.  
Adding Favorite  
Channels  
1
Tune to the channel you want to save to the Favorite Channels list  
and press ADD.  
A message appears, indicating that the channel was stored in the  
Favorite Channels list.  
2
To add more channels (to a total of 16), repeat step 1.  
If you try to add more than 16 channels to the Favorite Channels list  
A message appears, indicating that the Favorite Channels list is full.  
To change the Favorite Channels list, select Edit (then see Editing the  
Favorite Channels Liston page 36). Or to cancel storing the channel,  
select Cancel.  
If you try to add a digital subchannel to the Favorite Channels list  
Only the major channel number is saved as a Favorite Channel. For  
example, if you are watching channel 51.4 and you press ADD, only  
channel 51 is saved as a Favorite Channel. Then, when you surf to  
Favorite Channel 51, the DTV tunes to channel 51 or the first  
available digital subchannel it finds (channel 51.1, 51.2, etc).  
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Surfing the Favorite  
Channels List  
1
Press SURF.  
The Surf Favorites screen appears, with the currently selected  
program in the main (left) window.  
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The letter Cindicates that  
the Favorite Channel is a cable  
channel.  
Preview  
Window  
Main  
Window  
Favorite  
Channels  
2
3
To see a preview of a program on your Favorite Channels, move  
the joystick V or v through the Surf Favorites list. A preview of  
the highlighted channel, when available, appears in the preview  
window.  
Digital channels are displayed as a black box in the preview window.  
If more than eight Favorite Channels are set, indicated by scroll  
arrows (V v), move the joystick V or v to see the additional  
Favorite Channels.  
To remove the Surf Favorites list and watch the highlighted  
channel, press  
.
To exit the Surf Favorites list without changing the channel  
Press EXIT or SURF.  
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Using the DTV Features  
Editing the Favorite  
Channels List  
1
2
Press MENU.  
Move the joystick to highlight the Channel Setup icon  
and  
press  
.
3
Move the joystick to highlight Favorite Channels and press  
.
The Favorite Channels list appears.  
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The letter “C” indicates  
that the Favorite Channel is a  
cable channel.  
If more than nine Favorite Channels are set, move the joystick V  
or v to see the other Favorite Channels.  
4
5
To select a Favorite (1-16) to edit, move the joystick V or v to  
highlight the number and press  
.
Move the joystick V or v to scroll through the channel list. A  
preview of the highlighted channel, when available, appears in  
the preview window.  
Digital channels are displayed as a black box in the preview window.  
6
To set the channel to the Favorite Channel list, press  
.
To set additional channels (to a total of 16)  
Repeat steps 4 to 6.  
To clear a Favorite Channel from the list  
After step 4, press the RESET button on the remote control.  
To exit the Edit Favorites list  
Press EXIT.  
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Using the DTV Features  
Using Wide Screen Mode  
Wide Screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several  
Wide Screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio).  
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Press WIDE MODE repeatedly to toggle through the following Wide  
You can also access the  
Mode settings.  
Wide Mode settings in the  
Screen Mode menu. For details,  
see page 50.  
Wide Zoom enlarges the 4:3  
picture, while the upper and  
lower parts of the picture are  
condensed to fit the 16:9 screen.  
Wide Zoom  
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Normal returns the 4:3 picture to  
its original size.  
When you change channels  
or inputs, the Wide Mode  
settings revert to Wide Zoom (or  
the 4:3 Default setting in the  
Screen Mode menu). To retain  
the current Wide Mode setting  
as channels and inputs are  
changed, set 4:3 Default to Off.  
For details, see page 50.  
Normal  
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Full Mode stretches the 4:3  
picture horizontally only, to fill  
the 16:9 screen.  
Full  
m
Zoom Mode enlarges the 4:3  
picture horizontally and  
vertically to an equal aspect ratio  
that fills the 16:9 screen. Useful  
for watching Letterbox movies.  
Zoom  
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Using the DTV Features  
Using Twin View  
Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources from an  
antenna, VCR, DVD, etc., on the screen at the same time. (You hear  
the sound from only one of the sources at a time. You choose which  
sources sound is selected.) You can change the relative size of each of  
the pictures.  
Displaying Twin  
Pictures  
1
2
Tune the DTV to a working channel.  
Press  
.
A second picture-window appears.  
,
,
To cancel twin pictures and watch the active picture  
Press or  
.
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Using the DTV Features  
Activating the  
Picture  
With Twin View, the picture highlighted in blue is active. In the active  
picture, you can:  
Change channels.  
Adjust the volume.  
Switch the input sources (to go from UHF/VHF to cable, for  
example, press ANT or TV/VIDEO on the remote control).  
Change the picture size by moving the joystick V or v.  
To activate the right picture  
Move the joystick b.  
To activate the left picture  
Move the joystick B.  
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Factors affecting Twin View  
If you use a cable box to view all channels, the same channel  
appears in both windows of Twin View because the cable box  
unscrambles only one channel at a time.  
If you use a cable box, you can view the cable box output in one  
Twin View window and view a signal from a different source  
(such as a VCR or DVD player) in the second window.  
Digital channels and equipment connected to VIDEO 5 or VIDEO  
6 inputs display in the left Twin View window, but not the right.  
If you are viewing a 4:3 source and a 16:9 enhanced source (such  
as a DVD) side by side in Twin View, the 4:3 source will appear  
larger.  
Twin View is not available while viewing i.LINK devices.  
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Using the DTV Features  
Changing the  
Picture Size  
The zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right  
pictures.  
1
2
3
Activate the picture whose size  
you want to change.  
Move the joystick V to enlarge  
the picture.  
Move the joystick v to make the  
picture smaller.  
When you adjust the twin screen sizes, the DTV memorizes the  
change. The next time you use the Twin View function, the  
memorized sizes appear.  
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Using the DTV Features  
Using the Freeze Function  
The FREEZE button allows you to temporarily capture a programs  
picture. You can use this feature to write down information such as  
phone numbers, recipes, etc.  
The Freeze feature is not available while using Twin View.  
1
2
When the program information you want to capture is displayed,  
press the FREEZE button.  
The DTV switches to Twin View mode and displays the frozen”  
picture on the right, while the current program continues on the  
left.  
Current program  
in progress  
Frozen  
picture  
Call 555-1234  
3
To cancel and return to normal viewing, press the FREEZE or EXIT  
button.  
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Using the DTV Features  
Using the i.LINK Control Panel  
The i.LINK Control Panel lets you see a list of i.LINK devices that are  
connected to and communicating with the DTV.  
At the time this DTV went to market, the Sony digital cable set-top box (DHG-  
M55CV) is the only i.LINK device that is verified to be compatible with this DTV.  
Some early versions of the Sony digital cable set-top box (DHG-M55CV) may  
not support an i.LINK digital connection to your DTV. If you have difficulty with  
the connection between your Sony digital cable set-top box (DHG-M55CV) and  
your DTV, contact Customer Information Service Center at  
1-800-222-SONY(7669). In most cases you can continue to use your set-top  
box with your DTV, using an analog audio/video connection (as shown on  
page 26), instead of the i.LINK digital connection (also shown on page 26).  
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You can also access the  
1
To display the i.LINK Control Panel, press the button.  
i.LINK Control Panel using the  
the button on the DTV’s front  
panel. For details, see page 10.  
The i.LINK Control Panel appears, which displays a list of i.LINK  
devices that are set to Show in the i.LINK Setup menu (page 59).  
If the i.LINK device is not listed in the i.LINK Control Panel, you need to  
change the i.LINK Setup option from Hide to Show (see page 59).  
DTV is always the first device listed. If other i.LINK devices are  
connected, they are listed according to their manufacturer’s  
model name. If there are duplicate models connected, they are  
also designated a number (1,2,3, etc.). If a device is unknown, it is  
listed as “Device.”  
If no i.LINK devices are connected to the DTV, the message  
“There are no i.LINK devices available” is displayed.  
2
To check the status of an i.LINK device, move the joystick V or v  
to highlight the device name. The background continues to  
display the video of the device that is selected.  
3
4
To select a new i.LINK device and change the background video  
to that device, press  
.
To exit the i.LINK Control Panel and return to normal viewing,  
press the button (or EXIT).  
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Using the DTV Features  
Using the Timer  
You can use the Timer to program the DTV to turn on and off and  
tune to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing times.  
The first time you turned on the DTV, a setup screen prompted you to  
set the clock (see “Setting Up the DTV Automatically” on page 30). If  
you didn’t set the clock during this initial setup, you need to set it  
before you can use the Timer (see page 44).  
Setting the Timer  
1
Press TIMER.  
The Set Clock/Timers screen appears, with the current timer  
settings shown.  
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You can also access the  
Timer through the Setup menu.  
For details, see page 58.  
2
3
To set the Timer, move the joystick V or v to highlight Timer 1 or  
Timer 2, then press  
.
The clock must be set before you can set either of the Timers. If the clock  
is not set, Timer 1 and Timer 2 cannot be selected. To set the clock, see  
“Setting the Clock” on page 44.  
Move the joystick V or v to highlight one of the following  
options, then press  
.
Set  
On  
Off  
Select to set or change the timer settings for the selected  
Timer (Timer 1 or Timer 2).  
Select to turn on the timer settings for the selected Timer  
(Timer 1 or Timer 2).  
Select to turn off the timer settings for the selected Timer  
(Timer 1 or Timer 2).  
4
If you selected Set in step 3, the setup screen for the selected Timer  
(Timer 1 or Timer 2) appears.  
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5
6
Move the joystick V and v to set the day(s), time (hour, minute,  
AM/PM), duration, and channel number. Press or b to  
confirm each setting and move to the next setting. Press B to go  
back to the previous setting.  
After youve set the channel number, press  
to save the Timer  
settings. The settings are displayed in the Timer screen and the  
Timer is set to On.  
The DTV is now set to turn on, tune to the channel youve set, and  
then turn off at the times you set for that Timer. The Timer indicator  
on the front panel indicates the Timer is set.  
To turn a Timer setting on or off  
Select On or Off in step 3 (page 43).  
To change a Timer setting  
Set the timer (Timer 1 or Timer 2) again. The old timer setting is  
overwritten.  
To set a second Timer setting  
Set the other unset timer (Timer 1 or Timer 2).  
Setting the Clock  
If you didnt set the clock during the DTVs initial setup (see page 30),  
you need to set it before you can set either of the Timers.  
1
Press TIMER.  
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You can also access the  
The Timer Setup screen appears (as shown on pag e43).  
Move the joystick V or v to highlight Set the Clock, then press  
Timer through the Setup menu.  
For details, see page 58.  
2
3
.
Move the joystick V and v to set the current day and time (hour,  
minute, and AM/PM). Press or move the joystick b to confirm  
each setting and move to the next setting. Move the joystick B to  
go back to the previous setting.  
4
When you finish setting the day and time, press  
clock settings.  
to save the  
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Using the DTV Menus  
Overview  
To open and choose a menu  
1
2
Press MENU to display the menu screen.  
Move the joystick V or v to highlight the icon of the menu you  
want to select and press  
.
3
4
Move the joystick V or v to scroll through the options.  
See the specific menu page for instructions on moving through  
the menu.  
The Menu gives you access to the following features:  
Menu Icon Description  
Page  
The Video menu allows you to make adjustments to 46  
your picture settings, lets you customize the Picture  
Mode based on the type of program you are viewing,  
and more.  
The Audio menu offers enhanced audio options such 48  
as listening to second audio programming (SAP),  
customizing the Effect of the sound on your DTV,  
and more.  
The Screen Mode menu allows you to make Wide  
Mode adjustments and make changes to the screens  
vertical center and vertical size.  
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52  
54  
58  
To end a menu session  
Press EXIT.  
The Channel Setup menu allows you to edit your  
Favorite Channels list, run the Auto Program  
function, and more.  
To move from one menu to  
another  
Move the joystick B to  
The Parental Control menu lets you control the  
viewing of programs based on their ratings.  
return to the menu icons.  
Move the joystick V or v to  
choose the next menu icon  
and press  
to select it.  
The Setup menu provides options for setting up  
your system, including selecting closed caption  
modes, setting the Timer, labeling Video inputs,  
changing the status of i.LINK devices, selecting the  
language of the on-screen menus, and more.  
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Using the DTV Menus  
Using the Video Menu  
To select the Video menu  
1
2
Press MENU.  
Move the joystick V or v to highlight the  
Video icon  
and press  
.
3
4
5
Move the joystick V or v to scroll through  
the features.  
Press  
to select a feature. That feature’s  
adjustment appears.  
Use the joystick to make the desired  
adjustments.  
6
7
Press  
to select/set.  
Press EXIT to exit the menu screen.  
To restore the factory default settings for Picture, Brightness, Color, Hue, and  
Sharpness, Color Temp and VM  
Press RESET on the remote control when in the Video menu.  
The factory default settings are restored only for the Picture Mode  
that is currently selected.  
Selecting Video  
Options  
The Video menu includes the following options.  
Option  
Description  
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Picture Mode Vivid  
Preset picture  
viewing  
Select for enhanced picture contrast and  
sharpness.  
To change from one Video  
Mode to another, use the PIC  
MODE button on the remote  
control.  
Standard  
Recommended for Normal viewing  
conditions.  
modes  
Movie  
Game  
Select to display a finely detailed picture for  
low-light environments.  
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You can customize each  
Picture Mode (Vivid, Standard,  
Movie, etc.) by changing the  
other video menu options  
Select to reduce the visibility of artifacts,  
which often appear in graphics and  
animation (such as in a video game). Game  
can also be used to improve the picture  
quality on channels with noisy or poor signal  
reception.  
(Picture, Brightness, Color, etc).  
Pro  
Select to display a picture with minimum  
enhancements.  
Picture  
Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color or  
decrease picture contrast and soften the color.  
Brightness  
Color  
Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.  
Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity.  
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Option  
Hue  
Description  
Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones.  
Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.  
Choose from three color temperatures:  
Sharpness  
Color  
Temperature  
White  
intensity  
adjustment  
Cool  
Select to give the white colors a blue tint.  
Neutral  
Warm  
Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.  
Select to give the white colors a red tint  
(NTSC-Standard).  
VM  
Sharpens picture definition to give every object a sharp, clean  
Velocity  
edge. Select from High, Low, Medium, Off.  
Modulation  
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DRC Mode  
Digital  
Reality  
Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x density, for high  
quality sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver).  
To change from one DRC  
Mode to another, use the DRC  
button on the remote control.  
Interlaced  
Recommended for moving pictures.  
Creation  
Progressive  
CineMotion  
Recommended for still images and text.  
Provides an optimized display by  
automatically detecting film content and  
applying a reverse 3/2 pulldown process.  
Moving pictures will appear clearer and  
more natural-looking.  
Alternate  
Video  
Allows you to select from the available video streams for the  
current program. (For example, a sporting event that  
broadcasts multiple video streams.)  
To select an alternate video source, move the joystick V or v  
to select an alternate video option and press  
. (Unavailable  
when alternate video streams are not broadcast.)  
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Using the DTV Menus  
Using the Audio Menu  
To select the Audio menu  
1
2
Press MENU.  
Move the joystick V or v to highlight the  
Audio icon  
and press  
.
3
4
5
Move the joystick V or v to scroll through  
the options.  
Press  
to select an option. That option’s  
settings appear.  
Use the joystick to scroll through the  
settings.  
6
7
Press  
to select the desired setting.  
Press EXIT to exit the menu screen.  
To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass, and Balance  
Press RESET on the remote control when in the Audio menu.  
Selecting Audio  
Options  
The Audio menu includes the following options:  
Option  
Treble  
Description  
Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds.  
Adjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds.  
Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.  
Bass  
Balance  
Steady Sound  
On  
Off  
Select to stabilize the volume.  
Select to turn off Steady Sound.  
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To change from one Effect to  
another, use the button on the  
inside panel of the remote  
control.  
Effect  
TruSurround Select for surround sound (for stereo  
programs only).  
Simulated  
Off  
Adds a surround-like effect to mono  
programs.  
Normal stereo or mono reception.  
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Option  
Description  
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To change from one MTS  
MTS  
Stereo  
Select for stereo reception when viewing a  
program broadcast in stereo.  
Mode to another, use the  
MTS/SAP button on the remote  
control.  
Enjoy stereo,  
bilingual and  
mono programs  
Auto SAP  
Select to automatically switch the DTV to  
second audio programs when a signal is  
received. (If no SAP signal is present, the DTV  
remains in Stereo mode.)  
Mono  
Select for mono reception. (Use to reduce  
noise during weak stereo broadcasts.)  
Speaker On/Off  
On  
Off  
Select to turn on the DTV speakers.  
Select to turn off the DTV speakers and listen  
to the DTV's sound only through your  
external audio system speakers.  
Audio Output  
Easy control of  
volume  
Variable  
Fixed  
The DTVs speakers are turned off, but the  
volume output from your audio system can  
still be controlled by the DTVs remote  
control.  
adjustments  
The DTVs speakers are turned off and the  
volume output of the DTV is fixed. Use your  
audio receivers remote control to adjust the  
volume through your audio system.  
Alternate Audio  
Allows you to select from the available audio tracks for the  
current program. (For example, a sporting event that  
broadcasts multiple commentators.)  
To select an alternate audio track, move the joystick V or v  
to select an alternate audio option and press  
.
(Unavailable when alternate audio tracks are not  
broadcast.)  
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Using the DTV Menus  
Using the Screen Mode Menu  
To select the Screen Mode menu  
1
2
Press MENU.  
Move the joystick V or v to highlight the  
Screen Mode icon  
and press  
.
3
4
5
Move the joystick V or v to scroll through  
the features.  
Press  
to select a feature. That feature’s  
options appear.  
Use the joystick to scroll through the  
options.  
6
7
Press  
to select the desired option.  
Press EXIT to exit the menu screen.  
Selecting Screen  
Mode Options  
The Screen Mode menu includes the following options:  
Option  
Description  
Wide Mode  
Wide Zoom  
Select to enlarge the 4:3 size picture, while  
the upper and lower parts of the picture are  
condensed to fit the wide screen.  
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To change from one Wide  
Select a Wide  
Mode to use for  
4:3 sources.  
Mode to another, use the WIDE  
MODE button on the remote  
control.  
Normal  
Full  
Select to return the 4:3 picture to normal  
mode.  
Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture  
horizontally only, to fill the wide screen.  
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If 4:3 Default is set to  
anything but Off, the Wide Mode  
setting changes only for the  
current channel. When you  
change channels (or inputs),  
Wide Mode is automatically  
replaced with the 4:3 Default  
setting. To retain the current  
Wide Mode setting as channels  
and inputs are changed, set 4:3  
Default to Off.  
Zoom  
Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture  
horizontally and vertically to an equal  
aspect ratio that fills the wide screen.  
(Wide Mode is unavailable while in Twin View.)  
4:3 Default  
Wide Zoom  
Select to enlarge the 4:3 size picture, while  
the upper and lower parts of the picture are  
condensed to fit the wide screen.  
Select the default  
Screen Mode to  
use for 4:3 sources.  
Normal  
Full  
Select to return the 4:3 picture to normal  
mode.  
Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture  
horizontally only, to fill the wide screen.  
Zoom  
Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture  
horizontally and vertically to an equal  
aspect ratio that fills the wide screen.  
Off  
Select to continue using the current Wide  
Mode setting when the channel or input is  
changed.  
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Option  
Description  
Vertical Center  
Allows you to move the position of the picture up and  
down in the window. (Available only in Wide Zoom and  
Zoom modes.)  
Move the joystick V or v to choose a position and press  
.
Vertical Size  
Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture.  
(Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes.)  
Move the joystick V or v to choose a correction and press  
.
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Using the DTV Menus  
Using the Channel Setup Menu  
To select the Channel Setup menu  
1
2
Press MENU.  
Move the joystick V or v to highlight the  
Channel Setup icon  
and press  
.
3
4
5
Move the joystick V or v to scroll through  
the features.  
Press  
to select a feature. That feature’s  
options appear.  
Use the joystick to scroll through the  
options.  
6
7
Press  
to select the desired option.  
Press EXIT to exit the menu screen.  
Selecting Channel  
Setup Options  
The Channel Setup menu includes the following options:  
Option Description  
Favorite Channels Edit  
Select to edit the Favorite Channels list. For  
details, see “Editing the Favorite Channels  
List” on page 36.  
Channel Fix  
Off  
Turns off Channel Fix.  
Useful when you  
have a cable box or  
satellite receiver  
connected  
VIDEO 1  
Use this setting if you have connected the  
device to the Audio and Video IN jacks.  
2-6  
“Fix” your DTV’s channel setting to  
channels 2-6 and use the cable box, VCR or  
satellite receiver to change channels. Select  
one of these settings if you connected the  
device to the VHF/UHF jack.  
Cable 2-6  
Same as 2-6, except you select one of these  
settings if you connected the device to the  
CABLE jack.  
Auto Program  
Automatically programs the DTV for all receivable  
channels.  
Find and  
Overwrite  
Select to automatically program the DTV  
for all receivable channels for the selected  
input (Cable or VHF/UHF).  
DTV Auto Add Select to automatically add new digital  
channels to the digital channel list.  
(Available only for VHF/UHF input.)  
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Option  
Description  
Channel  
Skip/Add  
Allows you to customize the channel list that appears  
when using the CH+/- buttons on the remote control. The  
DTV maintains separate channel lists for digital and  
analog channels.  
Digital  
Analog  
Select to add or skip digital channels.  
Select to add or skip analog channels.  
1
Move the joystick V or v to scroll through the  
channels until you find the channel you want to  
skip/add.  
2
3
Press  
Move the joystick V or v to toggle between Add and  
Skip. Then press to select.  
to select it.  
4
Move the joystick B to return to the Channel Setup  
menu, or press EXIT to exit the menus.  
Channel Logo  
Allows you to assign logos to channel numbers.  
Channel List Select to display the channel list.  
To assign a logo for a channel number:  
1
2
3
Move the joystick V or v to highlight the channel  
number to which you want to assign a logo. Then  
press  
Move the joystick B bVv to highlight one of the logos.  
Then press to assign that logo to the selected  
to select that channel number.  
channel number.  
Move the joystick B to return to the Channel Setup  
menu, or press EXIT to exit the menus.  
Digital Signal  
Strength  
Displays the strength of the terrestrial digital broadcast  
signal, to help you adjust your antenna to optimize signal  
reception. When the DTV is receiving a good signal (the  
signal is locked and there are no errors in the signal), the  
green light appears. Adjust the antenna until the green  
light appears.  
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Using the DTV Menus  
Using the Parental Control Menu  
The Parental Control menu allows you to set up the DTV to block  
programs according to their content and rating levels. These ratings  
are assigned by a federal rating board. Not all programs are rated.  
Using the Parental Lock blocks programs with a specific rating, but it  
does not block an entire channel.  
To select the Parental Control menu  
Press MENU.  
1
2
Move the joystick V or v to highlight the  
Parental Control icon  
and press  
.
3
4
Use the 0-9 buttons on the remote control to  
enter your four-digit password.  
If this is your first time setting a password,  
confirm your password by entering it  
again. (The Parental Control menu options  
appear.)  
5
6
7
Move the joystick V or v to scroll through the settings.  
Press  
to select the desired option.  
Press EXIT to exit the menu screen.  
You need your password for any future access into the Parental Control  
menu. If you lose your password, see “Lost password” on page 69.  
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Using the Parent  
Menu  
The Parent menu includes the following options.  
Option  
Description  
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Parental Lock  
Turn ratings  
on/off and select a  
rating system  
Off  
Parental lock is off. No programs are  
blocked from viewing.  
If you are not familiar with  
the Parental Guideline rating  
system, you should select Child,  
Youth, or Young Adult to help  
simplify the rating selection. To  
set more restrictive ratings,  
select Custom.  
Child  
Maximum ratings permitted are:  
US: TV-Y, TV-G, G  
Canada: TV-Y, C, G  
Youth  
Maximum ratings permitted are:  
US: TV-PG, PG  
Canada: TV-PG, PG, 8 ans+  
Young Adult  
Custom  
Maximum ratings permitted are:  
US: TV-14, PG-13  
Canada: TV-14, 14+, 13 ans+  
Select to set ratings manually.  
US: See page 56 for details.  
Canada: See page 57 for details.  
Change Password For changing your password.  
Select Country  
USA  
Select to use USA ratings (see pag e56).  
Canada  
Select to use Canadian ratings (see  
page 57).  
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United States:  
Selecting Custom  
Rating Options  
For the United States, the Custom Rating Menu includes the  
following options. (For Canada, see page 57.)  
Option  
Description  
Movie Rating  
G
All children and General Audience.  
PG  
PG-13  
R
Parental Guidance suggested.  
Parental Guidance for children under 13.  
Restricted viewing, parental guidance is  
suggested for children under 17.  
z
To ensure maximum  
blocking capability, the age-  
based ratings should be  
blocked.  
NC-17  
and X  
No one 17 and under allowed.  
TV Rating  
Age-Based Options  
Block programs  
by their rating,  
content or both  
TV-Y  
All children.  
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TV-Y7  
TV-G  
Directed to older children.  
General Audience.  
The content ratings will  
increase depending on the level  
of the age-based rating. For  
example, a program with a TV-  
PG V (Violence) rating may  
contain moderate violence,  
while a TV-14 V (Violence)  
rating may contain more intense  
violence.  
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
Parental Guidance suggested.  
Parents Strongly cautioned.  
Mature Audience only.  
Content-Based Options  
FV  
Fantasy Violence.  
D
Suggestive Dialogue.  
Strong Language.  
Sexual situations.  
Violence.  
L
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If you block unrated TV  
S
programs, be aware that the  
following types of programs  
may be blocked: emergency  
broadcasts, political programs,  
sports, news, public service  
announcements, religious  
programs and weather.  
V
Unrated  
Block  
Blocks all programs and movies that are  
broadcast without a rating.  
Block programs  
or movies that  
are broadcast  
without a rating  
Allow  
Allows programs and movies that are  
broadcast without a rating.  
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Canada:  
Selecting Custom  
Rating Options  
For Canada, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options.  
(For the US, see page 56.)  
Option  
Description  
English Rating  
C
All children.  
C8+  
G
Children 8 years and older.  
General programming.  
PG  
Parental Guidance.  
14+  
Viewers 14 and older.  
18+  
Adult programming.  
French Rating  
USA TV Rating  
G
General programming.  
8 ans+  
13 ans+  
16 ans+  
18 ans+  
Not recommended for young children.  
Not recommended for ages under 13.  
Not recommended for ages under 16.  
Programming restricted to adults.  
See page 56 for details.  
Viewing Blocked  
Programs  
You can view a blocked program by pressing the ENTER button when  
tuned to a blocked program. Entering the correct password  
temporarily switches off the Parental Lock. To reactivate the Parental  
Lock settings, turn off the DTV. When the DTV is turned on again,  
your Parental Controls settings are reactivated.  
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Using the DTV Menus  
Using the Setup Menu  
To select the Setup menu  
1
2
Press MENU.  
Move the joystick V or v to highlight the  
Setup icon  
and press  
.
3
4
5
Move the joystick V or v to scroll through  
the features.  
Press  
to select a feature. (That feature’s  
options appear.)  
Move the joystick V or v to scroll through  
the options.  
6
7
Press  
to select the desired option.  
Press EXIT to exit the menu screen.  
Selecting  
The Setup Menu includes the following options:  
Setup Options  
Option  
Description  
Caption Vision  
Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for  
programs that are broadcast with closed caption).  
CC1, CC2,  
CC3, CC4  
Displays a printed version of the dialog or  
sound effects of a program. (Should be set to  
CC1 for most programs.)  
TEXT1, TEXT2, Displays network/station information  
TEXT3, TEXT4 presented using either half or the whole  
screen (if available). For closed captioning,  
set to CC1.  
Info Banner  
Displays the program name and the time  
remaining in the program (if the broadcaster  
offers this service). Displays when the  
channel is changed or the DISPLAY button is  
pressed.  
Off  
Turns off Caption Vision.  
Select Out  
Allows you to select which input to pass through to the  
equipment connected to the SELECT OUT jacks on the  
DTV.  
Monitor  
TV  
Outputs the picture displayed on the screen.  
Outputs the signal that the TV is tuned to  
(regardless of the picture displayed on the  
screen).  
VIDEO 1-4  
Outputs the signal input to the TV  
(regardless of the picture displayed on the  
screen).  
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Option  
Description  
Video Input  
Allows you to select labels to help you recognize devices  
connected to the audio/video jacks on the DTV. For  
example, if you have a DVD player connected to the  
VIDEO 2 jack, you can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 2  
input.  
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You can also use the  
Video Input option to assign  
video inputs to i.LINK devices.  
When you select that video  
input, an i.LINK connection is  
established. Only i.LINK  
To select a label for a video input:  
devices that are set to Show  
(see i.LINK Setup) and  
which support video input  
connection are listed.  
1
Move the joystick V or v to highlight the video input  
(VIDEO 1-6) that you want to assign a label. Then  
press  
Move the joystick V or v to highlight one of the  
displayed labels. Then press to select it.  
to select the input.  
2
If you select the label Skip, your DTV skips this connection  
when you press the TV/VIDEO button. i.LINK devices  
cannot be assigned to VIDEO 5 or 6.  
Language  
Select to display all on-screen menus in your language of  
choice (English, Espanol, Francais).  
i.LINK Setup  
Select to display a list of i.LINK devices that are connected  
to the DTV. To change the status of an i.LINK device:  
1
Move the joystick V or v to highlight an i.LINK  
device. Then press to select the device.  
2
Move the joystick V or v to highlight one of the  
following options. Then press to select it.  
Show  
Select to display this device in the i.LINK  
Control Panel.  
z
For details about using  
Hide  
Select to not display this device in the  
the i.LINK Control Panel, see  
page 42.  
i.LINK Control Panel. This is for devices that  
are connected to, but not communicating  
with, the DTV (or for devices that you dont  
want to appear in the i.LINK Control Panel).  
Delete  
Select for i.LINK devices that you have  
disconnected from the DTV. To reconnect the  
device, see page 28.  
i.LINK Standby  
On  
Off  
Allows the i.LINK signal to pass through to  
connected i.LINK devices even when the  
DTV is turned off. Front panel LED is  
orange. The DTV uses more standby power  
than when this option set to Off.  
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For details about power  
consumption in standby  
modes, see Specifications”  
on page 70.  
Does not allow the i.LINK signal to pass  
through to connected i.LINK devices when  
the DTV is turned off. Front panel LED is  
red. The DTV uses less standby power than  
when this option is set to On.  
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Option  
Description  
z
You can also access the Timer  
Set Clock/Timers  
Select to set the clock and to program your DTV to turn on  
and off at two scheduled viewing times. For details, see  
page 43.  
using the TIMER button on the  
remote control.  
Vertical Correction Allows you to make a vertical correction to the picture  
within the DTV screen.  
z
Both Vertical Correction  
Move the joystick V or v to choose a correction between +5  
and Tilt Correction are done  
while the picture is in Full  
Mode. However, the  
adjustments are also reflected  
in other viewing modes: Wide  
Zoom, Zoom, Normal, Twin  
View, etc.  
and -5 and press  
. You can use the horizontal bars at the  
top and bottom of the screen for reference as you make the  
adjustment.  
Normally, vertical correction only needs to be adjusted the  
first time you turn on the unit and after the unit is moved  
to a new location.  
Tilt Correction  
Allows you to correct any tilt of the picture.  
Move the joystick V or v to choose a correction between +7  
and -7 and press  
. You can use the horizontal bars at the  
top and bottom of the screen for reference as you make the  
adjustment.  
Normally, tilt correction only needs to be adjusted the first  
time you turn on the unit and after the unit is moved to a  
new location.  
Demo  
Runs a demonstration of the features of the DTV.  
Factory Reset  
Restores all menu options to their original factory settings.  
WARNING: Factory Reset clears all settings from  
memory, including channel lists, favorite channels, menu  
settings, timers, clock, etc.  
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Overview  
This chapter includes the following topics:  
Topic  
Page  
62  
Programming the Remote Control  
Operating Other Components with  
Your DTV Remote Control  
65  
About i.LINK  
Troubleshooting  
Specifications  
Index  
67  
68  
70  
71  
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Programming the Remote Control  
The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.  
Sony  
Equipment  
Switch Position  
on Remote Control  
Programmable  
Code Number  
Beta, ED Beta VCRs  
8 mm VCR  
AV1  
AV2  
AV3  
DVD  
303  
302  
301  
751  
VHS VCR  
DVD Player  
If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to  
control with the DTVs remote control, use the following procedures  
to program the remote control.  
3
2
The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used  
with the remote control.  
1
Check the list of the Manufacturers Codeslisted on page 64,  
and find the three-digit code number for the manufacturer for  
your equipment. (If more than one code number is listed, start  
with the number listed first.)  
2
3
Open the lid on the remote control. Then move the slide switch to  
one of the four positions (AV1, AV2, AV3, DVD).  
Press CODE SET.  
You must perform step 4 within 10 seconds of step 3.  
4
Close the lid on the remote control and enter the three-digit  
manufacturers code number.  
5
6
Press ENTER.  
4
5
To check if the code number works, aim the DTVs remote control  
at the equipment and press the green POWER button that  
corresponds with that equipment. If it responds, you are done. If  
not, try using another code listed for that manufacturer.  
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Tips  
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by  
one until you come to the correct code for your component.  
If you enter a new code number, the code number you previously  
entered at that setting is erased.  
In some cases, you may not be able to operate your component  
with the Sony remote control. In such cases, use the components  
own remote control unit.  
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Manufacturer’s Codes  
DVD Players  
Manufacturer Code  
Orion  
Panasonic  
317  
308, 309, 306,  
307  
305, 304  
308, 309  
Manufacturer Code  
VCRs  
Sony  
GE  
Hitachi  
JVC  
Magnavox  
Mitsubishi  
Oritron  
Panasonic  
Philips  
Pioneer  
RCA/  
751  
755  
758  
756  
757  
761  
759  
753  
757  
752  
755  
Manufacturer Code  
Sony  
Admiral  
(M. Ward)  
Aiwa  
301, 302, 303  
327  
Pentax  
Philco  
Philips  
Pioneer  
Quasar  
RCA/  
308, 309, 310  
308  
338, 344  
314, 337  
Audio  
308, 309, 306  
304, 305, 308,  
309, 311, 312,  
313, 310, 329  
309, 330, 328,  
335, 324, 338  
314  
322, 313, 321  
330, 335  
312, 313, 321,  
335, 323, 324,  
325, 326  
Dynamic  
Broksonic  
Canon  
Citizen  
Craig  
Criterion  
Curtis Mathes 304, 338, 309  
Daewoo  
DBX  
319, 317  
309, 308  
332  
302, 332  
315  
PROSCAN  
Realistic  
PROSCAN  
Samsung  
Toshiba  
Zenith  
Sansui  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
Scott  
758  
754  
760  
341, 312, 309  
314, 336, 337  
304  
319, 320, 316,  
317, 318, 341  
330, 335  
Dimensia  
Emerson  
Cable Boxes  
Manufacturer Code  
Sony 230  
Sharp  
Shintom  
Signature 2000 338, 327  
(M. Ward)  
SV2000  
Sylvania  
327, 328  
315  
Fisher  
Funai  
General  
Electric  
Go Video  
Goldstar  
Hitachi  
Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224,  
338  
329, 304, 309  
225, 226  
Jerrold/G. I.  
201, 202, 203,  
204, 205, 206,  
207, 208, 218  
227, 228, 229  
219, 220, 221  
214, 215  
338  
308, 309, 338,  
310  
338  
322, 339, 340  
332  
306, 304, 305,  
Oak  
Symphonic  
Tashiro  
Tatung  
Teac  
Panasonic  
Pioneer  
Scientific  
Atlanta  
Tocom  
338  
332  
Instant Replay 309, 308  
JC Penney  
314, 336, 337  
314. 336, 338,  
337  
309, 308  
312, 311  
327, 328, 335,  
331, 332  
314, 330, 336,  
337  
209, 210, 211  
309, 305, 304,  
330, 314, 336,  
337  
314, 336, 337,  
345, 346, 347  
314, 336, 332,  
337  
332, 305, 330,  
335, 338  
308, 309, 310  
314, 336, 337  
332  
309, 335  
305, 304  
323, 324, 325,  
326  
325, 338, 321  
314, 336, 337  
309, 308  
216, 217  
212, 213  
Technics  
Toshiba  
Wards  
Zenith  
JVC  
Satellite Receivers  
Kenwood  
LXI (Sears)  
Manufacturer Code  
Sony 801  
Dish Network 810  
Yamaha  
Zenith  
331  
Echostar  
General  
Electric  
810  
802  
Magnavox  
Marantz  
Marta  
Memorex  
Minolta  
Mitsubishi/  
MGA  
Multitech  
NEC  
Olympic  
Laserdisc Players  
Manufacturer Code  
Sony  
Panasonic  
Pioneer  
Hitachi  
805  
701  
704, 710  
702  
Hughes  
Mitsubishi  
Panasonic  
RCA/  
804  
809  
803  
802, 808  
PROSCAN  
Toshiba  
806, 807  
Optimus  
327  
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Operating Other Components with Your DTV Remote Control  
Operating a VCR  
Move the slide switch to the position you programmed for the VCR.  
To Do This ...  
Turn on/off  
Select VCR  
Change channels  
Record  
Press  
POWER  
TV/VIDEO  
CH +/-  
N and REC simultaneously.  
Play  
N
Stop  
x
Fast forward  
Rewind the tape  
Pause  
M
m
X (press again to resume normal playback)  
Search the picture  
M or m during playback  
forward or backward  
(release to resume normal playback)  
Change input mode  
TV/VCR  
Operating a DVD  
Player  
Move the slide switch to the position you programmed for the DVD  
player.  
To Do This ...  
Turn on/off  
Select DVD  
Play  
Press  
POWER  
TV/VIDEO  
N
Stop  
x
Pause  
X
Step through different  
tracks of an audio disc  
M to step forward or m to step backward  
Step through different  
chapters of a video disc  
CH+ to step forward or CH- to step backward  
Display the DVD menu  
DVD MENU  
MENU  
Display the menu  
(Setup)  
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Operating a Cable  
Box  
To Do This ...  
Press  
Turn on/off  
SAT/CABLE (green POWER button)  
Select Cable Box  
Select a channel  
Change channels  
Back to previous channel  
SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION button)  
0-9 buttons, ENTER  
CH +/-  
JUMP  
Operating a Satellite  
Receiver  
To Do This ...  
Press  
Turn on/off  
SAT/CABLE (green POWER button)  
Select Satellite Receiver  
Select a channel  
SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION button)  
0-9 buttons, ENTER  
CH +/-  
Change channels  
Back to previous channel  
Display channel number  
Display satellite guide  
Display satellite menu  
Move highlight (cursor)  
Select item  
JUMP  
DISPLAY  
GUIDE  
MENU  
Move joystick B bVv  
button  
Operating an MDP  
(Laserdisc Player)  
Move the slide switch to the position you programmed for the MDP.  
To Do This ...  
Turn on/off  
Play  
Press  
POWER  
N
Stop  
x
Pause  
X (press again to resume normal playback)  
Search the picture  
M or m during playback  
forward or backward  
(release to resume normal playback)  
Search a chapter  
CH +/-  
forward or backward  
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About i.LINK  
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital  
audio, and other data in two directions between equipment having  
an i.LINK jack, and for controlling other equipment.  
i.LINK compatible equipment can be connected using a single i.LINK  
cable. Possible applications are operations and data transactions with  
various digital AV equipment. When two or more i.LINK compatible  
devices are connected to the DTV, operations and data transactions  
are possible not only with the equipment thatthis unit is connected  
to, but also with the other devices via the directly connected  
equipment.  
Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies  
according to the characteristics and specifications of the equipment to  
be connected, and that operations and data transactions are  
sometimes not possible on some connected equipment.  
Before connecting this unit to i.LINK compatible equipment, refer to the  
instruction manual of the equipment to be connected.  
About the Name  
i.LINK  
i.LINK is Sonys term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus, and is a  
trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an  
international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical  
Electronic Engineers.  
i.LINK as a Repeater  
This device functions as a repeater or node, so that the i.LINK specific  
digital signals provided by one device will be relayed to another  
device that is connected to the first device. This will occur even when  
the second device does not have the means to use the repeater digital  
signals.  
When i.LINK devices are connected to this DTV, the maximum bit  
rate (the speed at which data can be sent or received) is 200 Mbps  
(megabits per second).  
To use this DTV as an i.LINK repeater when the unit is powered off,  
be sure that the i.LINK Standby option is set to On, as described on  
page 59.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Possible Remedies  
No picture  
(screen not lit),  
no sound  
If your DTV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your DTV  
may need service. Call your local Sony Service Center.  
Make sure the power cord is plugged in.  
Push the power button on the front of the DTV.  
Check to see if the TV/VIDEO setting is correct: when watching TV, set to  
TV. When watching connected equipment, set to VIDEO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, as  
appropriate.  
Try another channel (it could be station trouble).  
Remote control  
does not operate  
Batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.  
Press TV (FUNCTION) when operating the DTV.  
Make sure the DTVs power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet.  
Locate the DTV at least 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.  
Check the orientation of the batteries.  
Dark, poor or no  
picture (screen lit),  
good sound  
Adjust the Picture setting in the Video menu (see page 46).  
Adjust the Brightness setting in the Video menu (see page 46).  
Check antenna/cable connections.  
Good picture,  
no sound  
Press MUTING so that Muting disappears from the screen (see page 4).  
Cannot receive upper  
channels (UHF) when  
using an antenna  
Use Auto Program in the Channel Setup menu to add receivable channels  
that are not presently in memory (see page 52).  
No color  
Adjust the Color settings in the Video menu (see page 46).  
Only snow and noise  
appear on the screen  
Check the antenna/cable connections.  
Try another channel (it could be station trouble).  
Press ANT to change the input mode (see page 4).  
Picture is displayed, but  
snow or noise is obvious  
Try setting the Picture Mode to Game (see page 46).  
Only a black screen appears Indicates there is no signal for the digital channel you are tuned to.  
Dotted lines  
or stripes  
Adjust the antenna.  
Move the DTV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair-  
dryers.  
DTV is fixed to one channel Use Auto Program in the Channel Setup menu to add receivable channels  
that are not presently in memory (see page 52).  
Check your Channel Fix settings (see pag e52).  
Double images or ghosts  
Cannot select menu item  
Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable (if the problem is  
caused by reflections from nearby mountains or tall buildings).  
If the item you want to choose appears in gray, it is not available to be  
selected.  
Cannot receive any  
channels when using  
cable TV  
Use Auto Program in the Channel Setup menu to add receivable channels  
that are not presently in memory (see page 52).  
Check your cable settings.  
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Problem  
Possible Remedies  
Cannot gain enough volume Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable boxs remote control.  
when using a cable box  
Cannot receive channels  
Then press TV (FUNCTION) and adjust the DTVs volume.  
Use Auto Program in the Channel Setup menu to add receivable TV channels  
that are not presently in memory (see page 52).  
Unable to select a channel  
Lost password  
Use Auto Program in the Channel Setup menu to add receivable TV channels  
that are not presently in memory (see page 52).  
In the password screen (see page 54), enter the following master password:  
4357. The master password clears your previous password; it cannot be  
used to temporarily unblock channels.  
Cannot change channels  
with the remote control  
Be sure you have not inadvertently switched your DTV from channel 3 or 4  
setting if you are using another device to change channels.  
If you are using another device to control channels, be sure the function”  
button for that device has been pressed. For example, if you are using your  
satellite receiver to control channels, be sure to press the SAT/CABLE button.  
Cannot cycle through the  
other video equipment  
connected to the DTV  
Be sure the Video Input feature has not been set to Skip (see page 59).  
There is a black box on the  
screen  
You have selected a text option in the Setup menu and no text is available.  
(See page 58 to reset Setup selections.) To turn this feature off, select Off in  
the Caption Vision option. If you were trying to get closed captioning,  
select CC1 instead of Text 1-4.  
There is no Twin Picture  
or it is just static  
Be sure your twin picture is set to a video source/channel that has a  
program airing.  
You may be tuned to a video input with nothing connected to it. Try  
cycling through your video inputs using the TV/VIDEO button.  
The right Twin Picture  
You can display digital channels in the left Twin View window, but not the  
window is just a black box  
right. Pressing  
while the black box is active will exit Twin View and  
tune to that digital channel.  
I get the same program  
in the window picture  
as in the main picture  
Both may be set to the same channel. Try changing channels in either the  
main picture or the window picture.  
You may be running all your channels through a cable box. The cable box  
will only unscramble one signal at a time, so you cannot use the Twin View  
feature. If possible, run a direct cable to your DTVs CABLE input. (This  
will only work if your cable system provides an unscrambled signal.)  
I cannot get anything  
but TV channels in my  
second picture  
Be sure the Video Input feature has not been set to Skip (see page 59).  
If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony  
television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents  
only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).  
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Specifications  
Picture Tube  
FD Trinitron® tube  
Antenna  
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF  
NTSC, American TV Standard, ATSC  
Television System  
Channel Coverage  
DTV  
1 -99  
VHF  
2-13  
UHF  
14-69  
CATV  
1-125  
Power Requirements  
Inputs/Outputs  
Video (IN)  
S Video (IN)  
120V, 60 Hz  
4 total (1 on front panel)  
4
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative  
C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync  
negative; PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Component Video Input  
2 (Y, PB, PR)  
Audio (IN)  
6 total (1 on front panel)  
1
500 mVrms (100% modulation)  
Impedance: 47 kilohm  
More than 408 mVrms at the maximum volume  
setting (Variable)  
Audio (OUT)  
More than 408 mVrms (Fixed)  
Impedance (output): 2 kilohms  
SELECT OUT  
1 Video  
1 Audio  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative  
More than 408 mVrms (100% modulation)  
Impedance (output): 2 kilohms  
Digital Audio Optical Output  
Dolby Digital/PCM  
CONTROL S (IN/OUT)  
i.LINK S200  
1
Optical Rectangular (1)  
1
2
4-pin S200 i.LINK terminal (2)  
Supplied Accessories  
Remote Control  
AA (R6) Batteries  
Optional Accessories  
AV Cable  
RM-Y185  
2 supplied for remote control  
VMC-810/820/830 HG  
RKC-515HG  
Audio Cable  
i.LINK Cable  
VMC-IL4415 (4-pin to 4-pin, 1.5 meters), VMC-IL4435 (4-pin to 4-pin, 3.5 meters)  
Component Video Cable  
TV Stand  
VMC-10/30 HG  
SU-34XBR2  
Visible Screen Size  
Actual CRT Size  
Speaker Output  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
Mass  
34 in (855.7 mm) picture measured diagonally  
36 in (926.4 mm) picture measured diagonally  
15 x 2  
994 x 622 x 591.3 mm (39 3/16 x 24 1/2 x 23 5/16 in)  
93 kg (206 lbs)  
Power Consumption  
In Use  
330 W  
2.5 W  
34 W  
In Standby  
In i.LINK Standby  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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0 9 buttons 5  
4:3 aspect ratio 37  
4:3 Default settings 50  
Channel Skip/Add, setting 53  
channels, changing 5  
clock, setting 30  
closed caption modes 45, 58  
A
CODE SET button 6  
ADD FAVORITE button 4, 34  
Alternate Audio, setting 49  
Alternate Video, setting 47  
ANT button 4  
color temperature, adjusting 47  
color, adjusting 46  
CONTROL S 29  
CONTROL S IN/OUT jacks, described 11  
Country, setting 55  
cursor movement buttons 6, 10  
antenna, connecting 12  
Audio menu 45, 48  
AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) L (MONO)/R jacks,  
described 11  
D
Audio Output, setting 49  
audio receiver, connecting 20  
Auto Program (channel setup) 30, 52  
Auto SAP setting 49  
Delete setting, in i.LINK Setup 59  
Demo, running 30, 60  
digital channels  
using the Guide 32  
Digital Reality Creation  
described 2  
AV1-3/DVD slide switch 6  
setting 47  
Digital Signal Strength 53  
digital TV FAQs 7  
B
balance, adjusting 48  
bass, adjusting 48  
DISPLAY button 4  
batteries, inserting in remote 3  
bilingual audio, setting 49  
blocking programs. See ratings.  
brightness, adjusting 46  
DRC CINEMOTION button 5  
DVD MENU button 6  
DVD player  
using with TV remote control 65  
with A/V connectors, connecting 22  
with component video connectors, connecting  
21  
C
cable  
box, connecting with VCR 15  
connecting 12  
DVD TITLE button 6  
with VCR, connecting 14  
cable box, using with TV remote control 66  
CABLE jack, described 11  
camcorder, connecting 23  
Caption Vision, setting 58  
CATV. see cable  
E
ENTER button 5  
EXIT button 5  
F
Factory Reset, setting 60  
Fast-forward button 6  
Favorite Channel  
clearing 36  
CH buttons 5  
Change Password 55  
Channel Fix, setting 52  
Channel Logo, setting 53  
Channel Setup menu 45, 52  
editing 52  
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exiting 35  
using 3436  
features 2  
Fixed, Audio Output setting 49  
FREEZE button 4, 41  
Freeze, using 41  
frequently asked questions 7  
front panel controls, described 10  
Full mode, setting 50  
M
MDP, using with TV remote control 66  
MENU button 4, 6, 10  
menus  
Audio 45, 48  
Channel Setup 45, 52  
Parental Control 45, 54  
Screen Mode 45, 50  
Setup 45, 58  
Video 45, 46  
FUNCTION buttons 5  
Mono setting 49  
Movie, Picture Mode setting 46  
MTS setting 49  
MTS/SAP button 5  
MUTING button 4  
G
Game, Picture Mode setting 46  
Guide  
exiting 32  
using 32  
N
GUIDE button 5, 32  
Normal mode, setting 50  
H
O
HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) jacks,  
described 11  
off, turning off the DTV 5, 10  
on, turning on the DTV 5, 10  
Optical IN-equipped devices, connecting 24  
OPTICAL OUTPUT (Dolby Digital/PCM) jack,  
described 11  
Hide setting, in i.LINK Setup 59  
hue, adjusting 47  
I
i.LINK  
cables 25  
P
daisy-chaining devices 27  
-equipped devices, connecting 2, 25  
setup screens 28  
Parental Control menu 45, 54  
parental control, described 2  
Parental Lock, setting 55  
password, changing 55  
Pause button 6  
i.LINK button 4, 10  
i.LINK S200 jacks, described 11  
i.LINK Setup 59  
i.LINK Standby 10, 59  
INDEX button 4, 33  
PIC MODE button 4  
picture contrast, adjusting 46  
picture definition, setting 47  
Picture Mode, setting 46  
Play button 6  
POWER button 5, 6, 10  
power cord, removing from holder 9  
powering on/off, the DTV 5, 10  
presetting channels 52  
Pro, Picture Mode setting 46  
problems, troubleshooting 6869  
Program Guide, see Guide  
J
joystick 4  
JUMP button 5  
L
labels, assigning to video inputs 59  
Language, setting 59  
logos, assigning to channels 53  
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R
T
ratings, setting 5457  
ratings, viewing blocked programs 57  
rear panel connectors, described 11  
Record buttons 6  
tape-to-tape editing 17  
Tilt Correction, setting 60  
tilt, correcting 60  
TIMER button 5  
remote control  
Timer Setup 60  
inserting batteries 3  
programming 6264  
RESET button 4  
transport buttons 6  
treble, adjusting 48  
troubleshooting 6869  
TruSurround, Effect 48  
turning on/off the DTV 5, 10  
TV/VCR button 6  
TV/VIDEO button 5, 10  
Twin View  
resetting  
Audio options 48  
Video options 46  
resetting settings 60  
Rewind button 6  
described 2  
S
using 3840  
Twin View button 5  
S VIDEO jack, described 10, 11  
SAT/CABLE button 5  
satellite receiver  
V
connecting, with VCR 19  
using with TV remote control 66  
Screen Mode menu 45, 50  
Scrolling Index, using 33  
SELECT button 10  
SELECT OUT jacks, described 11  
Select Out, setting 58  
setting up 30  
Variable, Audio Output setting 49  
VCR  
connecting two, for tape editing 17  
using with TV remote control 65  
with cable box, connecting 15  
with cable, connecting 14  
with satellite receiver, connecting 19  
Velocity Modulation 2  
Velocity Modulation, setting 47  
Vertical Center, adjusting 51  
Vertical Correction, setting 60  
Vertical Size, adjusting 51  
VHF/UHF jack, described 11  
Setup menu 45, 58  
sharpness, adjusting 47  
Show setting, in i.LINK Setup 59  
signal, displaying strength 53  
Simulated, Effect 48  
VIDEO (L/R)/AUDIO jacks, described 10, 11  
SLEEP button 4  
Speaker setting 49  
speakers  
turning on/off 49  
using external speakers 49  
specifications 70  
Video Input, setting 59  
Video menu 45, 46  
Vivid, Picture Mode setting 46  
VOL buttons 4, 10  
volume, adjusting 4  
Standard, Picture Mode setting 46  
STANDBY/i.LINK STANDBY 10  
Steady Sound, described 2  
Steady Sound, setting 48  
Stereo setting 49  
Stop button 6  
SURF FAVORITE button 5, 35  
W
Wega, described 1  
Welcome screen 30  
what is digital TV? 7  
Wide Mode 50  
WIDE MODE button 4  
Wide Screen mode 37  
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Wide Screen, described 2  
Wide Zoom mode, setting 50  
Z
zoom feature, with Twin View 40  
Zoom mode, setting 50  
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