Serial No. Contacting Sony If, after reading the following instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony TV, please call one of the following numbers. Customers in the continental United States contact the Direct Response Center at:...
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER ( OR BACK ) .
SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET MODEL NO. SU-LW1 To Customers Sufficient expertise is required for installing the specified product. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation. ® As an E...
The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the unit. Use only a cart or stand recommended by Sony for the specific model of TV. No part of the TV unit should overhang any edge of the TV cart or stand;...
Broken pieces Do not throw anything at the unit. The screen glass may break by the impact and cause serious injury. Cable wiring Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may damage the unit. Heat Do not touch the surface of the TV. It remains hot, even for some time after the TV is turned off.
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s Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials. s Never block the slots and openings by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. s Never place the unit in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided.
Antennas 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.
Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Table of Contents Installing the TV Unpacking ... 13 Overview of the Remote Control ... 13 Remote Control Descriptions ... 14 Programming the Remote Control ... 16 Using your Remote Controls with Other Equipment ... 18 Overview of the TV Controls and Connectors...
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Using Advanced Features Adjusting the Picture Position Vertically ... 58 Adjusting the Picture Position Horizontally ... 59 Adjusting the Picture Quality ... 60 Adjusting the Sound Quality ... 62 Selecting Stereo or Bilingual Programs ... 63 Selecting stereo or bilingual programs using the menu ...
Installing the TV Unpacking When you unpack this unit, make sure it includes the following: Remote control (1) and AC power cord (1) size AA batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable (1) Clamp Screws (2) Operating Instructions (1) Quick Setup Guide (1) Warranty Card (1) Overview of the Remote Control...
Remote Control Descriptions DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY TOP MENU FAVORITES MENU TV VIDEO 1/2/3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 RESET FREEZE MTS/SAP GUIDE TV/SAT The MTS/SAP button, the number 5 button and the CH + button have a tactile dot.
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Button Description Press to select the video equipment 0 Input Select connected to the TV’s video inputs. Buttons TV: Press to select the TV to watch the TV programs. VIDEO 1/2/3: Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the VIDEO 1 IN, the VIDEO 2 IN and the VIDEO 3 IN.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased. • In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your equipment with the Sony remote control. In this case, use the equipment’s own remote control unit. Programmable Code Number...
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Manufacturer Code Sony Dish Network Echostar General Electric Hitachi Hughes Mitsubishi Panasonic RCA/PROSCAN 802, 808 Toshiba 806, 807 * If an Aiwa VCR does not work even though you enter the code for Aiwa, enter the code for Sony instead.
Using your Remote Controls with Other Equipment DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY TOP MENU FAVORITES MENU TV VIDEO 1/2/3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 RESET FREEZE MTS/SAP GUIDE TV/SAT Operating a Cable Box Turn on/off POWER buttons Control a cable box (DVD/VCR, Select a channel...
Display the menu (Setup) MENU Display the top menu TOP MENU V, v, B, b, Operate the DVD menu Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) Press Turn on/off DVD/VCR (POWER) Select other equipment connected to the DAV Skip a disk...
Overview of the TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Controls and Connectors To open the drop-down panel Item/Jack Description 1 (IR) Infrared Receiver Receives IR signals from the remote control. (Timer) LED When lit, indicates one of the timers is set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit. For details, see page 75.
Rear Panel Connectors AC IN AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Jack Description 1 AC IN Connects the supplied AC power cord. 2 VHF/UHF RF input that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable box. 3 HDMI 5 IN HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video HDMI/L-AUDIO-R interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a digital satellite receiver, digital cable box, DVD player, and AV receiver.
Preventing the TV from Falling Down After connections with antennas and other equipment are completed, be sure to attach the supplied clamp screws to the rear of the TV, and pass a sturdy cord or chain and attach it to a wall or pillar. Remove one of the two screws at the rear of the TV, then attach the supplied clamp screw to the screw hole.
Connecting and Setting the TV Basic Connections (Connecting Cable or an Antenna) Connector types You may find it necessary to use some of the following connector types during set up. Supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable Screw-on type Screw into connection. S VIDEO cable High quality video cable for enhanced picture quality Align guides and push into connection.
Connecting Optional Equipment Use the instructions in this section to connect the following optional equipment: If you are connecting VCR and Cable TV Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR AV Receiver DVD Player with Component Video Connectors DVD Player with S Video and Audio Connectors Digital Cable Box Digital Satellite Receiver Digital Satellite Receiver with HDMI Connector...
Connecting a VCR and Cable TV Use this hookup if: • You subscribe to a cable TV system that does not require a cable box. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied) Cable S VIDEO cable (not supplied) A/V cable (not supplied) Note...
Connecting a Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. Using A/V and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks (VIDEO 1 IN or VIDEO 3 IN).
Connecting a Satellite Receiver and a VCR Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Satellite Receiver S VIDEO cable A/V cable (not supplied) (not supplied) CATV cable 75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied) Note When you connect video equipment to both the VIDEO and the S VIDEO input jacks, make sure “Auto YC”...
Connecting an AV Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using an AUDIO cable, connect the TV’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the AV receiver’s AUDIO IN jacks. Rear of TV VIDEO IN AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO ( MONO ) AUDIO-R (red) HD/DVD IN AUDIO...
Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors Use this hookup if: • Your DVD player has component (Y, P Tips • The Y, P • To take advantage of the Wide Screen Modes, set the aspect ratio of the output signal to Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.
Connecting a DVD Player with S Video and Audio Connectors A/V cable (not supplied) DVD Player Use this hookup if: • Your DVD player does not have component (Y, P Tips • If your DVD player has component video output connectors, for best picture quality, use the connection described on page 29.
Connecting a Digital Cable Box Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. AUDIO cable (not supplied) Digital Cable Box Using a component video cable, connect the Digital Cable Box’s Y, P and P jacks to the Y, P and P jacks on the TV.
Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver Digital Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using a component video cable, connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s Y, P and P jacks to the Y, P 4 IN connections. Note Component video (Y, P ) connection is necessary to view 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats.
Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver with HDMI Connector VIDEO IN VIDEO MONO) HD/DVD IN Digital Satellite Receiver Use this hookup if: • Your Digital Satellite Receiver has a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using an HDMI cable (not supplied), connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s HDMI OUT connector to the TV’s HDMI IN connector.
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Digital Satellite Receiver When connecting to the Digital Satellite Receiver’s DVI-HDTV connector If the Digital Satellite Receiver does not have an HDMI connector, you can connect the TV’s HDMI IN connector to the Digital Satellite Receiver’s DVI-HDTV OUT connector using the HDMI cable (not supplied). Using a HDMI cable (not supplied), connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s DVI-HDTV OUT connector to the TV’s HDMI IN connector.
Connecting a DVD Player or Digital Satellite Receiver via AV Receiver with CENTER SPEAKER IN terminals Use this hookup if: • You have an audio equipment that has multi-channel speaker outputs, such Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) Component...
Connecting a Camcorder Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using an A/V cable, connect the Camcorder’s A/V OUT jack to the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks and VIDEO IN jack (VIDEO 2 IN). Tips • You can also use the VIDEO 1 IN and VIDEO 3 IN jacks located on the rear of the TV to connect your camcorder.
Setting the TV Setting the Channels After you finish connecting your TV, you can run Auto Program to set up your channels. The Auto Setup menu appears when you turn your TV on for the first time after installing it. To skip channels, see page 38.
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To watch VHF/UHF channels with an antenna Press MENU. Press V/v to select Press V/v to select “Cable,” then press Press V/v to select “Off,” then press Perform steps 3 - 5 in “To perform Auto Program again” above. Note You cannot receive and set the cable TV channels and VHF/ UHF channels at the same time.
To fix in a TV channel If you have connected a cable box or satellite receiver to your TV, and do not intend to connect any other audio or video equipment, it is recommended that you fix a TV channel. Doing so will ensure no accidental channel switch when using your TV.
To open the menu screen and select the option Menu category Menu option Video Press MENU to open the menu screen. Press V/v to select the desired category, then press To exit the menu screen, press MENU again. Video Press V/v to select the option, then press b or (Example: when selecting...
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Press MENU. Video Return Mode: Picture: Brightness: Color: Hue: Sharpness: Backlight: Color Temp.: Mild Mode: Dynamic Picture: CineMotion: Select: Press V/v to select (Setup), then press Setup Return Caption Vision: Video Label Language: Auto YC: Select: Press V/v to select “Language,” then press Setup Return Caption Vision:...
Watching the TV Watching the TV DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY TOP MENU FAVORITES MENU TV VIDEO 1/2/3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 RESET FREEZE MTS/SAP GUIDE TV/SAT Press POWER on the remote control. When the 1 (Power on/Stand by) LED goes off, press 1 (Power) on the TV.
Watching with closed caption You can display Caption Vision if the broadcaster offers this service. DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY TOP MENU FAVORITES MENU 1, 5 2 - 4 TV VIDEO 1/2/3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 RESET FREEZE MTS/SAP...
Selecting the Picture Mode You can select one of three different Picture Modes that best suits the program you are watching. Furthermore, you can adjust the picture quality for each Picture Mode (see pages 60, 61). You can set a different Picture Mode for each video input that can be selected using the Input Select buttons, and store them in memory.
Selecting the Effect Mode “TruSurround*” approximates the surround effect produced by a multichannel system by using the left and right speakers. You can set the Effect mode for each video input that can be selected using the Input Select buttons, and store them in memory.
Using the Wide Screen Mode The Wide Screen Mode lets you watch any signals or other picture sizes such as Letterbox in several Wide Screen Modes (16:9 aspect ratio). The “aspect ratio” is the ratio of width to height of the screen. 16:9 is also referred to as widescreen format.
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Changing the Wide Screen Mode Original source 4:3 source (Standard definition source) WIDE Wide Zoom enlarge to fill the screen with minimum distortion WIDE Normal WIDE display 4:3 picture in original size Full enlarge the original picture WIDE horizontally to fill the screen Zoom enlarge the original picture without distorting aspect ratio...
Changing the Wide Screen Mode using the menu DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY TOP MENU FAVORITES MENU TV VIDEO 1/2/3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 RESET FREEZE MTS/SAP GUIDE TV/SAT Press MENU. Press V/v to select 1, 5 2 - 4 Press V/v to select the option you want to set,...
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The Wide Screen Mode options available in the Option Wide Mode Select a Wide Mode to use for 4:3 sources. 4:3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4:3 sources. To change from one Wide Screen Mode to another, use the WIDE button on the remote control.
Using the Freeze Function You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. TV VIDEO 1/2/3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 RESET FREEZE MTS/SAP GUIDE TV/SAT When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press FREEZE. The picture freezes.
Press V/v to select (Audio), then press Audio Return Treble: Bass: Balance: Steady Sound: Effect: MTS: Speaker: Center Speaker Mode Phase: Audio Out: Select: Press V/v to select “Center Speaker Mode” then press Audio Center Speaker Mode Return Video 1 : Video 2 : Video 3 : Video 4 :...
Adjusting the phase of the sound You can adjust the phase of sound when using the TV’s speakers as the center speaker. If sound from the TV’s speakers (as the center speaker) sound unnatural, select “Reverse.” Note Default setting is “Normal.” DVD/ SAT/ POWER...
Setting the Video Inputs You can enjoy images (and sound) from optional video equipment connected to this unit by selecting the appropriate input. For details on connection, see pages 23 through 36. DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY TOP MENU FAVORITES...
Using the Video Label and Skip Feature You can make settings for each video input by choosing the label displayed on the screen. If you select “Skip,” your TV skips this input when you press the Input Select buttons. DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING...
Using Favorite Channels You can select program channels from a list of favorite channels that you preset. Setting your favorite channels DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY TOP MENU FAVORITES MENU TV VIDEO 1/2/3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 Press MENU.
Watching favorite channels SAT/ POWER DVD/ MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY TOP MENU FAVORITES MENU Press FAVORITES. The Favorite Channels list appears. Press V/v to select the desired channel, then press The selected channel will be displayed. If you make an optional label using “Channel Label” in the (Channel) menu, that label will be displayed on the screen.
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Press V/v to select (Channel), then press Channel Return Favorite Channels Cable: Channel Fix: Auto Program: Channel Skip/Add Channel Label Select: Press V/v to select “Channel Label,” then press Channel Channel Label Return Channel: Label: Select: Press V/v to select “Channel,” then press Channel Channel Label Return...
Using Advanced Features Adjusting the Picture Position Vertically You can move the position of the picture up and down for each Wide Screen Mode (page 46) in the following cases: • To move the position of the picture in “Wide Zoom”...
Adjusting the Picture Position Horizontally You can move the position of the picture left and right in the window. This function allows for horizontal adjustment of the picture being displayed. DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY TOP MENU FAVORITES MENU...
Adjusting the Picture Quality You can adjust the picture quality for each Picture Mode (“Vivid,” “Standard,” or “Pro”). You can adjust the picture quality for each video input selected using the Input Select buttons, and store these adjustments in memory. DVD/ SAT/ POWER...
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Press V/v/B/b to make the desired adjustment, then press Video Return Mode: Picture: Brightness: Color: Hue: Sharpness: Backlight: Color Temp.: Mild Mode: Dynamic Picture: CineMotion: Select: Adjustable options Press v/B Option To reduce Picture picture contrast. To darken the Brightness picture.
Adjusting the Sound Quality You can adjust the sound quality for each video input selected using the Input Select buttons, and store these adjustments in memory. For details on the Effect mode, see page 45. DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY...
Adjustable options Press v/B Press V/b Option Treble* To decrease higher- To increase higher- pitched sounds. pitched sounds. To decrease lower- To increase lower- Bass* pitched sounds. pitched sounds. Balance* To emphasize the To emphasize the left speaker. right speaker. Selective options Option Description...
Selecting stereo or bilingual programs using the menu Press MENU. Video Press V/v to select (Audio), then press Audio Press V/v to select “MTS,” then press Audio Press V/v to select the desired reception, then press Audio Press MENU to exit the menu screen. Selecting the TV Speakers or an External Amplifier to Listen to...
To block programs you feel unsuitable for your children, you need to set the TV for the desired The TV’s speakers are turned rating systems. Sony’s predetermined ratings are also off, but the audio output from available. See page 71 for a description of the your audio system can still be ratings.
Activating the Parental Control feature DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY TOP MENU FAVORITES MENU TV VIDEO 1/2/3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 Press MENU. Video Return Mode: Picture: Brightness: Color: Hue: Sharpness: Backlight: Color Temp.: Mild Mode: Dynamic Picture: CineMotion: Select:...
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Press V/v to select your country/region (U.S.A. or Canada), then press Parent Press V/v to select “Lock,” then press Parent Press V/v to select a desired rating, then press If you select “Child,” “Youth,” or “Y.Adult” (Young Adult), the Parental Control is activated automatically.
Selecting a Custom Rating If you want to select the ratings to be blocked from “Custom” once you have activated the Parental Control feature (page 67), follow the procedure below. For a detailed description of each rating, see “What the Ratings Mean” on page 71. TOP MENU FAVORITES MENU...
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To select a TV rating in U.S.A.: Press V/v to select “TV Rating,” then press Parent To select a TV rating in Canada: Press V/v to select “English Rating,” “French Rating,” or “U.S.A. Rating,” then press English Rating Parent French Rating Parent U.S.A.
What the Ratings Mean Ratings in the U.S.A. Sony’s predetermined ratings These are original ratings that Sony has predetermined according to the viewer’s age. Each rating allows for viewing of certain programs, as follows: Option Child Youth Y.Adult (Young Adult)
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U.S. movie ratings U.S. movie ratings are for movies (including those shown on TV) rated according to the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) Guidelines. Option G (General Audiences — All Ages Admitted) PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — Some Material May Not Be Suitable For Children) PG-13 (Parents Strongly...
There may be some profanity, violence or brief nudity in these programs. Ratings in Canada Sony’s predetermined ratings These are original ratings that Sony has predetermined according to the viewer’s age. Each rating allows you to view the certain programs, as follows: Option Description...
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Canadian English Language ratings The Canadian English Language ratings are for TV programs in English broadcast in Canada. Option C (Programming intended for children under the age of 8) C8+ (Programming generally considered acceptable for children aged 8 and older to watch on their own) G (General Audience) PG (Parental Guidance)
Turning Off the TV Automatically You can set the TV to turn off automatically after a predetermined period of time (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes). DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING CABLE MODE PICTURE WIDE SLEEP DISPLAY TOP MENU FAVORITES MENU TV VIDEO 1/2/3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 RESET...
1 second, and flashes for 2 seconds. Press 1 (Power) on the TV to turn it off, and disconnect the power cord, then inform qualified Sony personnel or the Direct Response Center/ 1 (Power on/ Customer Relations Center of how the indicator Stand by) LED flashes (duration and interval).
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Problem Possible remedies Poor picture. • Check antenna/cable connections. Double images or ghosts. • Check the antenna location and direction. Only snow and noise appear • Check if the antenna is broken or bent. on the screen. • Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in normal use, 1-2 years at the seaside.) Dotted lines or stripes.
Index 4:3 Default ... 49 Adjusting picture position ... 58, 59 picture quality ... 60 sound quality ... 62 volume ... 42 Audio Out ... 28, 66 Auto Program ... 37 Auto SAP ... 63 Auto YC ... 25 Backlight ... 61 Cable TV ...
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