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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.
Safety Information For your safety All TVs operate on extremely high voltages. To prevent fire or electric shock, please follow the safety procedures indicated below. For General Safety • Do not expose the TV set to rain or moisture. • Do not remove the rear cover.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Quick Start Guide Checking the accessories supplied Inserting batteries into the remote control Connecting the aerial Switching on the TV Automatically tuning the TV Overview Overview of the TV set buttons Overview of the remote control buttons Additional TV Features Choosing a language for the TV menu screens Automatically tuning the TV...
Quick Start Guide Follow steps 1-5 to: Check the accessories supplied Insert batteries into your remote control Connect the aerial to your TV Plug in and switch on the TV View programmes on your TV 1. Checking the accessories supplied Remote control 2.
Quick Start Guide 3. Connecting the aerial R/D/D/D L/G/S/I 4. Switching on the TV Connect a conventional aerial to the socket marked on the rear of the TV. Connect the TV plug to the mains socket (220-240V AC, 50Hz) and switch on. Push in the on/off switch on the front of the TV.
Quick Start Guide Automatically tuning the TV When you first switch on the TV, the following sequence of menu screens appear on the TV enabling you to 1) choose a language for the TV menu screens, 2) add channels to the TV, 3) arrange the channels. 1.
Overview Overview of the TV set buttons Video input button. Press to select the input signals from VCR etc. MONO L/G/S/I R/D/D/D Auto tune button. Press to select the automatic tuning function. MONO L/G/S/I R/D/D/D Volume control buttons. Press to increase(+)/decrease(-) volume. On/Off switch.
Overview Overview of the remote control buttons To mute sound Press to mute TV sound. Press again to restore the sound. To reveal on screen information Press to reveal all on-screen indications. Press again to cancel. In teletext mode, press to reveal concealed information (eg answers to a quiz) then press again to cancel.
Additional TV Features Choosing a language for the TV menu screens The TV consists of a menu system which can appear on screen in a variety of languages. Use the following feature to select the language that best suits you. 1.
Additional TV Features Automatically tuning the TV You have already tuned in all available channels using the ‘Automatically tuning the TV’ section at the start of this manual. If you need to repeat the tuning procedure however, follow the instructions below and the TV automatically searches and stores all available channels for you.
Additional TV Features Re-arranging the TV channels After tuning the TV, you can use this feature to change the channel order. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2. Press the DOWN arrow key on the remote control to select the RIGHT arrow key to enter the ‘PRESET’...
Additional TV Features Adjusting the picture Although the picture is adjusted at the factory, you can modify it to suit your own taste. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2.
Additional TV Features Adjusting the sound Although the sound is adjusted at the factory, you can modify it to suit your own taste. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2.
Additional TV Features Changing the screen mode Using this Screen Mode feature you can change the aspect ratio of the screen. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow key on the remote control to select the RIGHT arrow key to enter the ‘PICTURE CONTROL’...
Additional TV Features Using the Further Programme Preset feature With this feature you can a) manually fine-tune the TV to obtain a better picture reception if the picture is distorted or b) preset the AV output for the programme positions of channels with scrambled signals (eg from a pay TV decoder). In this way a connected VCR records the unscrambled signal.
Additional TV Features Adjusting the picture rotation If, due to the earth’s magnetic field, the picture slants, you can use this feature to readjust the picture. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display 2. Press the DOWN arrow key to select the 3.
Additional TV Features Using the parental lock This feature enables you to prevent undesirable broadcasts appearing on the TV. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2. Press the DOWN arrow key on the remote control to select the RIGHT arrow key to enter the ‘PRESET’...
Additional TV Features Using the sleep timer The TV can be set to switch automatically to standby mode after a length of time chosen by you. You may set the time in 30 minute steps up to 4 hours. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen.
Additional TV Features Manually tuning the TV You have already tuned the TV automatically using the instructions at the start of this manual. You can however carry out this operation manually, adding channels to the TV, one at a time. 1.
Additional TV Features Skipping programme positions This function enables you to skip unused programme positions when selecting them with the PROGR+/- buttons. However, by using the number buttons you can still select the skipped programme position. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen.
Additional TV Features Naming a channel Names for channels are usually taken automatically from Teletext if available. You can however name a channel or an input video source using up to five characters (letters or numbers). 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen.
Additional TV Features Teletext Teletext is an information service transmitted by most TV stations. Switching Teletext on and off 1. When viewing channels, press a number button on the remote control to select the channel which carries the teletext service you wish to receive. 2.
Optional Equipment Connecting equipment to the TV Using the following instructions, you can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting equipment to the TV 1. Connect your equipment to the designated TV socket. 2. Press the button repeatedly on the remote control until the correct input symbol for your equipment appears on the TV screen: Symbol...
Optional Equipment Connecting equipment to the TV Selecting the output source for the scart socket 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2. Press the DOWN arrow key to select the menu screen then press the RIGHT arrow key to enter the ‘VIDEO CONNECTION’...
Optional Equipment Optional Equipment Using the AV Label Preset feature Connecting equipment to the TV This function enables you to designate a name to the optional equipment you have connected to the sockets of this TV. This name can be up to 5 characters (letters or numbers) and will appear on screen whenever the equipment is selected for use. 1.
From the Picture Adjustment display select RESET to return to the factory settings. • Turn off any equipment connected to the scart connectors on the rear of the TV. • Replace the batteries. • Contact your nearest Sony service centre. button or a numbered button on the...