If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. How to replace the fuse Open the fuse compartment with a blade screwdriver, and replace the fuse.
Introduction Thank you for choosing this Sony FD Trinitron Colour Television. Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. • Symbols used in the manual: • Important information • Information on a feature.
Safety Information This set is to operate on a 220- 240V AC supply only. Take care not to connect too many appliances to the same power socket as this could result in fire or electric shock. Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the TV.
5 seconds). b) If Media Selector is switched to VCR: For Sony’s VCR double-digit programme numbers, e.g. 23, press -/- - first and then the buttons 2 and 3. 7 Selecting screen format: Press this button repeatedly to change the format of the screen.
Overview of TV Buttons Remote Control On/Off Locator: switch By pressing this button on the TV, the remote control beeps for 30 seconds to enable you to find it easily. To stop beeping, press any button on the remote control. Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Make sure you insert the supplied batteries using the correct polarities.
Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning The first time you switch on your TV, a sequence of menu screens appear on the TV enabling you to: 1) choose the language of the menu screen, 2) choose the country in which you wish to operate the TV, 3) adjust the picture slant, 4) asign an ID to your remote control, 5) search and store all available channels (TV Broadcast) and 6) change the order in which the channels (TV Broadcast) appear on the screen.
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Because of the earth’s magnetism, the picture might slant. The Picture Rotation menu allows you to correct the picture slant if it is necessary. If it is not necessary, press OK to select Not necessary. If it is necessary, press then press OK and correct any slant of the picture between –5 and +5 by pressing OK to store.
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After all available channels are captured and stored, the Programme Sorting menu automatically appears on the screen enabling you to change the order in which the channels appear on the screen. If you wish to keep the broadcast channels in the tuned order, go to step 9.
Introducing and Using the Menu System Your TV uses an on-screen menu system to guide you through the operations. Use the following buttons on the Remote Control to operate the menu system: Press the MENU button to switch the first level menu on. •...
• If you select “Dolby Virtual” on the “Effect” option, the “Auto Volume” option will automatically be switched to “Off” and vice versa. The “BBE High Definition Sound system” is manufactured by Sony Corporation under license from BBE Sound, Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,638,258 and No. 4,482,866. The word “BBE”...
Level 1 Level 2 Picture Adjustment Picture Mode Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Reset Noise Reduction AUTO Select: Enter Menu: Features Sleep Timer Auto Format AV3 Output AUTO PIP Input PIP Position Select: Enter Menu: • While watching the TV, you can press the remaining.
Level 1 Level 2 Picture Adjustment Picture Mode Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Reset Noise Reduction AUTO Select: Enter Menu: Features Features Sleep Timer Sleep Timer Auto Format Auto Format AV3 Output AUTO AV3 Output PIP Input PIP Input PIP Position PIP Position Select: Enter Menu:...
Level 1 Level 2 Picture Adjustment Picture Mode Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Reset Noise Reduction AUTO Select: Enter Menu: Features Sleep Timer Auto Format AV3 Output AUTO PIP Input PIP Position Select: Enter Menu: Picture Adjustment Picture Mode Personal Contrast Brightness Colour...
Level 1 Level 2 Picture Adjustment Picture Mode Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Reset AUTO Noise Reduction Select: Enter Menu: Set Up Set Up Set Up Set Up Language/Country Language/Country Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Programme Sorting Programme Sorting Programme Sorting...
Level 1 Level 2 Picture Adjustment Picture Mode Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Reset AUTO Noise Reduction Select: Enter Menu: Set Up Set Up Set Up Language/Country Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Programme Sorting Programme Sorting Select NexTView Select NexTView Programme Labels AV Preset...
Level 1 Level 2 Picture Adjustment Picture Mode Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Reset Noise Reduction AUTO Select: Enter Menu: Set Up Set Up Set Up Detail Set Up Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Language/Country Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Programme Sorting Picture Rotation Programme Sorting Select NexTView...
Teletext Teletext is an information service transmitted by most TV stations. The index page of the teletext service (usually page 100) gives you information on how to use the service. To operate teletext, use the remote control buttons as indicated below. Teletext errors may occur if you use a channel (TV Broadcast) with a weak signal.
NexTView* (depending on availability of service). NexTView is an on-screen electronic programme guide, providing you with programme information for different broadcasters. When looking for information you can search by theme (sports, art, etc...) or date. If wrong characters appear when viewing NexTView, use the menu system to enter the “Language/Country”...
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“Overview” interface (fig. 2) Icons for different themes (see the “Icons’ key” section below) Date Overview Record This function only works if you have connected a VCR which supports SmartLink and Timer Programming feature. If you wish to record the selected programme, press the red button on the remote control.
This option is only available depending on the country you have selected in the “Language/Country” menu. Hi-fi “PlayStation”* Decoder ). Repeat this option for each scrambled Decoder “PlayStation” is a product of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. “PlayStation” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. or through a continued... Additional Information...
Connecting to external Audio Equipment: Plug in your Hi-Fi equipment to the audio output sockets D if you wish to amplify the audio output from TV. Next , using the menu system, select the “Sound Adjustment” menu and set the “TV Speakers” to “Off”. Audio level of the external speakers can be modified by pressing the volume buttons on the remote control.
Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD In it’s default condition this remote control will operate the basic functions of this Sony TV, Sony DVDs and most Sony VCRs. To control VCRs and DVDs of other manufacturers (and some Sony VCR models), please complete the following steps: Before you start, look up the 3 digit code for your brand of DVD or VCR from the list below.
Specifications Sony Manufacturing Co, UK, hereby declares that this Colour TV is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. www.compliance.sony.de TV system: Depending on your country selection: B/G/H, D/K, L, I Colour system: SECAM, NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only...
Troubleshooting Here are some simple solutions to problems which may affect the picture and sound. Problem No picture (screen is dark) and no sound. Poor or no picture (screen is dark), but good sound. No picture or no menu information from equipment connected to the Scart connector.
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• If the remote control does not operate the VCR or DVD even when the Media Selector has been set correctly. Enter the necessary code set as explained on “Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD” chapter of this instruction manual. • Replace the batteries. • Contact your nearest Sony service centre.
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Printed in UK This instruction manual is made from 100% recycled paper. Halogen free flame retardant used in cabinets.
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