2-059-888-13 (1) Plasma TV Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. KE-MX42 KE-MX37 2004 Sony Corporation A1 S1
Safety Information For Safety AC power cord Unplug the AC power cord when moving the Plasma TV. Do not move the Plasma TV with the AC power cord plugged in. It may damage the AC power cord and result in fire or electric shock. If the Plasma TV has been dropped or damaged, have it checked immediately by qualified service personnel. Installation Installation of the Plasma TV on the wall should be carried out by qualified servicemen. Improper installation may render the Plasma TV unsafe. Medical institution Do not place this Plasma TV in a place where medical equipment is in use. It may cause malfunction of medical instruments. Carrying Carrying the Plasma TV requires two or more people. If you carry the Plasma TV in a manner other than that specified, it may drop and a serious injury may be caused. Be sure two or more people carry the Plasma TV. When transporting, do not subject the Plasma TV to shocks or excessive vibration. The Plasma TV may fall and be damaged or cause serious injury. Installation and moving Ventilation Never cover the ventilation holes in the cabinet. It may cause overheating and result in fire. Unless proper ventilation is provided, the Plasma TV may gather dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation, observe the following: Do not install the Plasma TV turned backward or sideways. Do not install the Plasma TV turned over or upside down. Do not install the Plasma TV on a shelf or in a closet. Do not place the Plasma TV on a rug or bed. Do not cover the Plasma TV with cloth, such as curtains, or items such as newspapers, etc. Vehicle and ceiling Do not install this Plasma TV in a vehicle or hang it from the ceiling. Bumping of the vehicle may cause the Plasma TV to fall down and cause injury. Water and moisture Do not use this Plasma TV near water - for example, near a bathtub or shower room. Also do not expose to rain. It may result in fire or electric shock. Optional accessories Observe the following when installing the Plasma TV using a stand or wall-mount bracket. If not, the Plasma TV may fall and cause serious injury. Be sure to follow the operating instructions supplied with your stand when installing the Plasma TV. Be sure to attach the brackets supplied with your stand. Outdoor use Do not install this Plasma TV outdoors. If the Plasma TV is exposed to rain, it may result in fire or electric shock. If the Plasma TV is exposed to direct sunlight, the Plasma TV may heat up and it may damage the Plasma TV. Ship and vessel Do not install this Plasma TV in a ship or vessel. If the Plasma TV is exposed to seawater, it may cause fire or damage the Plasma TV. Cord arrangement Arrange the power cords or connecting cords in a safe place to avoid tripping on them. 2
Fall Place the Plasma TV on a secure, stable stand. Do not hang anything on the Plasma TV. The Plasma TV may fall from the stand or wall-hanging rack unit, causing damage or serious injury. Ventilation Leave space around the Plasma TV. Otherwise, adequate air-circulation may be blocked causing overheating and cause fire or damage the Plasma TV. When installing the Plasma TV on the wall 10cm 30cm 10cm 10cm Leave this space at least. Never install the Plasma TV as follows: Never install the Plasma TV as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Power Sources Overloading This Plasma TV is designed to operate on a 110-240V AC (KE- MX42/37 A1)/220-240V AC (KE-MX42/37 S1) supply. Take care not to connect too many appliances to the same AC power socket as this could result in fire or electric shock. Wall 10cm Air circulation is blocked. 30cm Wall When installing the Plasma TV using a stand 10cm AC power outlet Do not use a poor fitting AC power socket. Insert the plug fully into the AC power outlet. If it is loose, it may cause arcing and result in fire. Contact your electrician to have the AC power socket changed. Moisture Do not touch the AC power cord with a wet hand. If you plug/ unplug the AC power cord with a wet hand, it may cause electric shock. Lightning storms For your own safety, do not touch any part of the Plasma TV, AC power cord or antenna lead during lightning storms. Leave this space at least. AC power cord protection Pull out the AC power cord by the plug. Do not pull on the AC power cord itself. 3
Wiring Unplug the AC power cord when wiring cables. Be sure to unplug the AC power cord for your safety, when hooking up. Cleaning Clean the AC power plug regularly. If the plug is covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its insulation may deteriorate and result in fire. Unplug the AC power plug and clean it regularly. Grounding To avoid electric shock, be sure to connect the supplied AC power cord to a grounded power outlet. If the plug fails to fit, contact your electorician to have the outlet changed. Use Damage requiring service If the surface of the Plasma TV cracks, do not touch it until you unplug the AC power cord. Otherwise electric shock may result. Servicing Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the Plasma TV. Refer to qualified service personnel only. Ventilation holes Do not insert anything in the ventilation holes. If metal or something flammable enters, it may result in fire or electric shock. Moisture and flammable Do not let this Plasma TV get wet. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set. If any liquid or solid object does fall through, do not operate the Plasma TV. It may result in electric shock or damage to the Plasma TV. Have it checked immediately by qualified personnel. To prevent fire, keep inflammable objects or naked lights (e.g. candles) away from the Plasma TV. Additional Safety Information Electric shock Do not touch the Plasma TV with a wet hand. Doing so may cause electric shock or damage the Plasma TV. Protruding location Do not install the Plasma TV in protruding locations. If you install the unit in the following locations, injury may result. Do not install the Plasma TV in a location where the Plasma TV protrudes, such as pillars. Do not install the Plasma TV in a location where your face may bump. Placement Never place the Plasma TV in hot, humid or excessively dusty places. Do not install the Plasma TV where it may be exposed to mechanical vibrations. Oils Do not install this Plasma TV in restaurants that use oil. Dust absorbing oil may enter into the Plasma TV and damage the Plasma TV. Accessories Secure the Plasma TV from falling down. If the Plasma TV is not secured properly, it may fall and cause injury. Take measures against it using a stand or other apparatus on the floor or wall in the specified manner, referring to the operating instructions supplied with your stand. Broken pieces Do not throw anything at the Plasma TV. The screen glass may explode by the impact and cause serious injury. Corrosion If you use this Plasma TV near the seashore, salt may corrode metal parts of the Plasma TV and cause internal damage or fire. It may also shorten the life of the Plasma TV. If the Plasma TV will be subjected to none of these conditions, steps should be taken to reduce the humidity and temperature of the area where the Plasma TV is located. 4
Cleaning Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this Plasma TV. If not, it may result in electric shock. AC power cord If you damage the AC power cord, it may result in fire or electric shock. Do not pinch, bend, or twist the cable excessively. The core lines may be bared and cut, and cause shortcircuit, resulting in fire or electric shock. Do not convert or damage the AC power cord. Do not put anything heavy on the AC power cord. Do not pull the AC power cord. Keep the AC power cord away from heat sources. Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting the AC power cord. If the AC power cord is damaged, stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it. Not in use For environmental and safety reasons, it is recommended that the Plasma TV is not left in standby mode when not in use. Disconnect from the AC power outlet. Cable wiring Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may damage the Plasma TV. Installation Do not install optional components too close to the Plasma TV. Keep optional components at least 30 cm away from the Plasma TV. If a VCR is installed in front or at the right side of the Plasma TV, the picture may distort. Heat Do not touch the surface of the Plasma TV. It remains hot, even for some time after the Plasma TV is turned off. Precautions On viewing the Plasma TV comfortably To view the Plasma TV comfortably, the recommended viewing position is from four to seven times of the screen s vertical length away from the Plasma TV. View the Plasma TV in a moderate light room, as viewing the Plasma TV in poor light taxes your eyes. And watching the screen continuously long times taxes your eyes, too. On installing the Plasma TV Use the specified wall-mount bracket or stands. Leave enough space for ventilation between the exhaust fan in the rear of unit and the wall. Do not install the Plasma TV in places subject to extreme temperature, for example in direct sunlight, or near a radiator, or heating vent. If the Plasma TV is exposed to extreme temperature, the Plasma TV may heat up and it may cause deformations of the casing or malfunctions. Do not install the Plasma TV in a place exposed to direct air conditioning. If the Plasma TV is installed in such a location, moisture may condense on the glass or PDP panel inside the Plasma TV. It may cause a malfunction. After transporting the Plasma TV directly from a cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature has changed suddenly, pictures may be blurred or show poor color over portions of the picture. This is because moisture has condensed on the glass or PDP panel inside the Plasma TV. Let the moisture evaporate before using the Plasma TV. To obtain a clear picture, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. If possible, use spot lighting direct down from the ceiling. On adjustment volume Adjust the volume so as not to trouble neighbours. Sound carries very easily at night time. Therefore, closing the windows or using headphones is suggested. When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive levels, as hearing damage may result. 5
On image retention If the following images are displayed for an extended period time, image retention (afterimage) in areas of the screen may result due to the characteristics of the Plasma Display Panel. Black bars at the top and bottom that appear with a wide video source (Letterbox picture). Black bars to the left and right that appear with a 4:3 video source (conventional TV broadcasts). Video game sources PC images DVD on-screen menu displays On-screen menus, channel numbers, etc., of connected equipment such as Set top box, Cable modem, VCR, etc. The risk of this is higher if the set is in Dynamic mode or has a high contrast setting. This image cannot be removed once burnt onto the screen. To avoid the risk of occurrence do not leave the TV set operating on such a picture, or program for a long time, use the Screen Saver function or lower the contrast setting. Repeated extended daily usage of the same image, or program can also result in this occurrence. IMAGE RETEN- TION IS NOT COVERED BY THE SONY WARRANTY. To reduce image retention, this Plasma TV has the Screen Saver function. The default setting of the Orbit function in Screen Saver is On. On the PDP (Plasma Display Panel) Please note that the PDP screen is made with high-precision technology. However, black points or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the PDP screen, and irregular colored stripes or brightness may appear on the PDP screen. This is not a malfunction. On handling the remote control Handle the remote control with care. Do not drop or step on it, or spill liquid of any kind. Do not place the remote control in a location near heat source, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, or in a damp room. On handling and cleaning the screen surface of the Plasma TV The screen of this Plasma TV has an antireflection screen coating. To avoid screen degradation, follow the points mentioned below. Do not push on or scratch with hard objects, or throw anything at the screen. The screen may be damaged. Be sure to unplug the AC power cord connected to the Plasma TV from the AC power outlet before cleaning. Do not touch the display panel after operating continuously for a long period as the display panel becomes hot. The screen of this Plasma TV has an antireflection screen coating. We recommend not to touch much of the screen surface. Clean the screen with the supplied cleaning cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Never use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. This type of contact may result in damage to the screen surface. On cleaning the cabinet Be sure to unplug the AC power cord connected to the Plasma TV from the AC power outlet before cleaning. Clean the cabinet with the supplied cleaning cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Note that material deterioration or screen coating degradation may occur if the Plasma TV is exposed to a volatile solvent, such as alcohol, thinner, benzine or insecticide, or if prolonged contact is maintained with rubber or vinyl materials. The ventilation holes can accumulate dust over a period of time. The accumulate dust may make the cooling function of the built-in fan less effective. To prevent this, we recommended removing the dust periodically (once a month) using a vacuum cleaner. 6
Using Your New TV Table of Contents Safety Information Precautions Using Your New TV Getting Started... 8 Step 1 Installing the TV... 8 Step 2 Connect the antenna... 10 Step 3 Insert the batteries into the remote... 12 Step 4 Set up your TV automatically... 13 Connecting optional components... 15 Watching the TV... 23 Advanced Operations Selecting the picture and sound modes... 26 Viewing higher quality pictures... 27 Customizing the picture Reality and Clarity levels... 28 Using wide screen mode... 30 Listening with surround sound... 34 Enjoying stereo or bilingual programs... 35 Viewing Teletext... 37 Operating optional components... 39 Using the TV s center speaker... 42 Using the picture off feature... 43 Using the Memory Stick viewer.. 44 Adjusting Your Setup (MENU) Introducing the menu system... 71 Changing the Picture setting... 75 Changing the Sound setting... 78 Entering the Memory Stick menu... 81 Changing the Wide Screen setting... 82 Changing the Features setting... 84 Changing the Setup setting... 87 Additional Information Troubleshooting... 97 Self-diagnosis function... 103 Identifying parts and controls... 104 Specifications... Back cover Table of Contents 7
Using Your New TV Getting Started Step 1 Installing the TV Connecting the AC power cord 1 Secure the AC power plug to the AC IN jack. AC power cord (supplied) 2 Connect AC power cord (supplied) to wall outlet. Note When connecting optional components, do not connect the AC power cord to wall outlet until you have completed making all connection. Preventing the TV from falling down After connections with antennas and other equipment are completed, be sure to attach the anchor attachments to the rear of the TV, and pass sturdy cord or chain and attach it to a wall or pillar. 1 Remove one of the upper two screws at the rear of the TV, then attach the anchor attachment to the screw hole. Rear of the TV Attached screw Anchor attachment (not supplied) 8 Using Your New TV
Using Your New TV 2 Repeat step 1 to attach the other anchor attachment. 3 Attach a sturdy cord or chain securely to each anchor attachment, and attach the cord or chain to a wall or pillar. Tip Anchor attachments are supplied with SU-PT2M Tabletop Stand or SU-PF2 Floating Stand. Bundling the connecting cables You can bundle the connecting cables using the cable tie with Velcro at the rear or the TV. Rear of the TV Cable tie (not supplied) Tip Cable tie is supplied with SU-PT2M Tabletop Stand. continued Using Your New TV 9
Getting Started (continued) Step 2 Connect the antenna If you wish to connect a VCR, see the Connect a VCR diagram on page 11. 8 VHF/UHF Rear of TV Antenna cable (supplied) or 8 VHF/UHF Antenna cable (supplied) : Signal flow For optimum Performance To connect the TV to the antenna or the VCR, use an antenna cable (supplied). Note that one end of the cable has a male plug fitted while the other end is fitted with a female socket. Connect the male plug to the 8 VHF/UHF (antenna) terminal of the TV. CAUTION Do not connect the power cord until all other connections are complete; otherwise, a minimal current leakage through the antenna and/or other terminals to the ground could occur. 10 Using Your New TV
Using Your New TV Connect a VCR. To play a video tape, press T (see page 24). To 8 VHF/UHF (antenna) 8 VHF/UHF Antenna cable (supplied) VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT To video and audio outputs To antenna output VCR AUDIO VIDEO R L : Signal flow S video cable (not supplied) To S VIDEO (S video input) 1 or 2 To S video output Audio/Video cable (not supplied) R - - AUDIO L(MONO) R - - L(MONO) AUDIO(VAR/FIX) VIDEO VIDEO OUT 1 AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO COMPONENT IN 3 VIDEO IN 1 R L(MONO) VIDEO S VIDEO WOOFER OUT (VAR) 2 AUDIO IN OUT CONTROL S Y PB/CB PR/CR Y PB/CB PR/CR G B R COMPONENT VIDEO IN HD VD SYNC 2 Rear of TV CENTER SP IN 3 # C 120W MAX 8Ω To t VIDEO IN (video input) 1 or 2 VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (MONO) (white) AUDIO-R (red) Notes If you connect a monaural VCR, connect the yellow plug to VIDEO (the yellow jack) and the black plug to AUDIO-L (MONO) (the white jack). If you connect a VCR to the 8 VHF/UHF (antenna) terminal, preset the signal output from the VCR to the program number 0 on the TV. When you connect a VCR to the S video input, display the Setup menu and select Auto for S Input (see page 88). If the signals are input to both S VIDEO (S video input) and VIDEO (video input), the S video signal is automatically selected. To view the video signal input to VIDEO (video input), select Off for S Input. continued Using Your New TV 11
Getting Started (continued) Step 3 Insert the batteries into the remote 1 Open the battery compartment as illustrated below. 2 Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E terminals on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery compartment. Notes Do not use old batteries or different types of batteries together. 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. 12 Using Your New TV
Using Your New TV Step 4 Set up your TV automatically When you first turned on the TV, the Initial Setup menu will appear on the TV screen. You can set the initial setting of Language and preset the channel automatically. VIDEO HD/DVD 1 PROG/CH VOL JUMP OPTION V CENTER MENU MENU INPUT M/m/</,/ 1 2 3 Press 1 to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup menu appears, and you can select the on-screen language. Press M/m to select the desired language, then press. Start auto program now? appears. Press M/m to select Yes, then press to preset the channels automatically. The screen will indicate automatic presetting is in progress. After channel presetting is complete, Display this menu next time? appears. Right side of TV S e l e c t : L a n g u a g e : I n i t i a l S e t u p E n g l i s h C o n f i r m : E n d : I n i t i a l S e t u p F i r s t p l e a s e c o n n e c t c a b l e / a n t e n n a S t a r t a u t o p r o g r a m n o w? Yes No A u t o P r o g r a m P r o g r a m : 09 T V S y s t e m : A u t o V H F L o w : S e l e c t : C o n f i r m : I n i t i a l S e t u p S e l e c t : C o n f i r m : E n d : D i s p l a y t h i s m e n u n e x t t i m e? Y e s N o E n d : continued Using Your New TV 13
Getting Started (continued) 4 Press M/m to select No, then press. The Initial Setup menu will not appear again the next time you turn on the TV by pressing 1. To allow this menu to appear again, select Yes, then press. Tips You can immediately go to the end of the Initial Setup menu by pressing MENU. If your TV has preset an unwanted channel or cannot preset a particular channel, then preset your TV manually (see page 89). 14 Using Your New TV
Using Your New TV Connecting optional components You can connect optional audio/video components, such as a VCR, a DTV (Digital Television) receiver, multi disc player, camcorder, video game, or stereo system. To watch and operate the connected equipment, see page 24. Connecting a camcorder/video game equipment using VIDEO IN 4 t (video input 4) jacks Front of TV Left side of TV Video game equipment To S video output To S VIDEO (S video input) S VIDEO S video cable (not supplied) Camcorder To video and audio outputs or Audio/Video cable (not supplied) : Signal flow To VIDEO IN 4 t (video input) VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO -L (MONO) (white) AUDIO -R (red) VIDEO AUDIO L (MONO) R VIDEO IN 4 Notes When connecting video game equipment, display the Features menu and select On for Game Mode to adjust the picture setting that is suitable for video games (see page 85). You can also connect video equipment to the t VIDEO IN (video input) 1, 2, or 3 jacks at the rear of your TV. When you connect video equipment to the S video input, display the Setup menu and select Auto for S Input (see page 88). If the signals are input to both S VIDEO (S video input) and VIDEO (video input), the S video signal is automatically selected. To view the video signal input to VIDEO (video input), select Off for S Input. continued Using Your New TV 15
Connecting optional components (continued) Connecting audio/video equipment using the T VIDEO OUT (monitor output) jacks Rear of TV 8 VHF/UHF Antenna cable (supplied) To 8 VHF/UHF (antenna) 1 AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO COMPONENT IN 3 VIDEO IN 1 R L(MONO) CENTER SP IN 2 AUDIO Y PB/CB PR/CR Y PB/CB PR/CR 3 C R - - L(MONO) AUDIO VIDEO R - - L(MONO) AUDIO(VAR/FIX) VIDEO VIDEO OUT S VIDEO WOOFER OUT (VAR) IN OUT CONTROL S G B R COMPONENT VIDEO IN HD VD SYNC 2 # 120W MAX 8Ω To T VIDEO OUT (monitor output) VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO (VAR/FIX) -L (MONO) (white) AUDIO (VAR/FIX) -R (red) VCR or To video and audio inputs Audio system To audio inputs Audio/Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Note If you select HD/DVD 1 or HD/DVD 2 on your TV screen (see page 24), sound will be heard but no picture will be output from T VIDEO OUT (monitor output). This does not indicate a malfunction. 16 Using Your New TV
Using Your New TV Connecting a DVD player DVD player Rear of TV COMPONENT VIDEO OUT CR CB Y S VIDEO OUT VIDEO LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO IN 1 AUDIO IN VIDEO COMPONENT R L(MONO) IN 3 VIDEO IN 1 CENTER SP IN AUDIO Y PB/CB PR/CR 2 Y PB/CB PR/CR 3 C To video output To component video output To audio outputs R - - AUDIO Component video cable (not supplied) L(MONO) VIDEO R - - L(MONO) AUDIO(VAR/FIX) VIDEO VIDEO OUT S VIDEO WOOFER OUT (VAR) IN OUT CONTROL S To AUDIO-L (MONO) (white) AUDIO-R (red) Audio cable (not supplied) Video cable To VIDEO (not supplied) (yellow) G B R COMPONENT VIDEO IN HD VD SYNC 2 # 120W MAX 8Ω To COMPONENT VIDEO IN (component video input) 1 : Signal flow If the DVD player has the component video output jacks Connect the component video cable and audio cable to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1* or 2 jacks. You do not need to connect the video cable. * The audio in jacks for the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 jacks are the o AUDIO IN jacks at the left of the t VIDEO IN 3 jack. These jacks are also used for the audio in jacks for the t VIDEO IN 3 jack. If the DVD player does not have the component video output jacks Connect the video cable and audio cable to the t VIDEO IN 3* jacks. * The audio in jacks for the t VIDEO IN 3 jack are the o AUDIO IN jacks at the left of the t VIDEO IN 3 jack. These jacks are also used for the audio in jacks for the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 jacks. continued Using Your New TV 17
Connecting optional components (continued) Notes Some DVD player terminals may be labeled differently: Connect Y (green) PB/CB (blue) PR/CR (red) To (on the DVD player) Y Cb, B-Y or PB Cr, R-Y or PR Connect nothing to the HD/VD jacks when connecting a DVD player to COMPONENT VIDEO IN (component video input) 1 or 2. If you select HD/DVD 1 or HD/DVD 2 on your TV screen (see page 24), sound will be heard but no picture will be output from T VIDEO OUT (monitor output). This does not indicate a malfunction. When receiving a progressive signal through COMPONENT VIDEO IN (component video input) 1 or 2, DRC-MF, DRC Palette and Game Mode are not selectable. Since the high quality pictures on a DVD disc contain a lot of information, picture noise may appear. In this case, display the Picture menu and select Personal for Picture Mode (see page 76), then adjust the sharpness ( Sharpness ) under Picture Adjustment (see page 77). You can also connect a DVD player to t VIDEO IN (video input) 1 or 2 jacks on the TV. 18 Using Your New TV
Using Your New TV Connecting a DTV (digital television) receiver to COMPONENT VIDEO IN (component video input) 2 jacks Rear of TV Component video cable (not supplied) To COMPONENT VIDEO IN (Component video input) 2 To component video output Digital TV receiver 1 AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO COMPONENT IN 3 VIDEO IN 1 R L(MONO) To audio outputs R - - L(MONO) AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO 2 AUDIO CENTER SP IN Y PB/CB PR/CR Y PB/CB PR/CR 3 C G B R COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 # HD VD 120W MAX 8Ω R - - L(MONO) AUDIO(VAR/FIX) VIDEO VIDEO OUT WOOFER OUT (VAR) IN OUT CONTROL S SYNC Audio cable (not supplied) To AUDIO-L (MONO) (white) AUDIO-R (red) : Signal flow Note The TV is equipped with the G/B/R/HD/VD inputs. If your DTV receiver is equipped with the Y/PB/PR output connectors, connect it to the Y/PB/PR connectors of COMPONENT VIDEO IN (component video input) 1 or COMPONENT VIDEO IN (component video input) 2. Connect nothing to the HD/VD connectors of COMPONENT VIDEO IN (component video input) 2. If your DTV receiver is not equipped with the Y/PB/PR output connectors, connect it to the G/B/R/HD/VD connectors of COMPONENT VIDEO IN (component video input) 2. continued Using Your New TV 19
Connecting optional components (continued) Tip The TV accepts the following signal formats: Total scanning line Effective scanning line fv (Hz) 1125i 1080i 50/60 750p 720p 50/60 625p 576p 50 625i 576i 50 525p 480p 60 525i 480i 60 20 Using Your New TV
Using Your New TV Connecting an amplifier If you use an amplifier with a Dolby* surround decoder instead of the TV s audio system, you can use the TV s speakers as the center speaker for your audio system. Using the speaker cords supplied with the amplifier, connect the speaker terminals of the amplifier to the CENTER SP IN (center speaker input) terminals on the TV. Rear of TV Component video cable (not supplied) 1 AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO COMPONENT IN 3 VIDEO IN 1 R L(MONO) 2 AUDIO To COMPONENT VIDEO IN (Component video input) 1 or 2 Y PB/CB PR/CR Y PB/CB PR/CR CENTER SP IN 3 C To CENTER SP IN (center speaker input) R - - L(MONO) AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO G B R COMPONENT VIDEO IN HD VD 2 # 120W MAX 8Ω R - - L(MONO) AUDIO(VAR/FIX) VIDEO VIDEO OUT WOOFER OUT (VAR) IN OUT CONTROL S SYNC DVD player To AUDIO-L (MONO) (white) AUDIO-R (red) To component video output Audio cable (not supplied) To audio outputs Optical digital cable (not supplied) Front speaker (L) To digital audio Woofer output : Signal flow Note To use the TV s speakers as the center speaker, display the Sound menu and select On for Speaker Out (see page 79) and press CENTER SP to switch to the center speaker mode (see page 42). * Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. To digital audio input Rear speaker (L) Amplifier Front speaker (R) Rear speaker (R) continued Using Your New TV 21
Connecting optional components (continued) Connecting a sub woofer Use a monaural audio cable to connect the TV s WOOFER OUT jack to the sub woofer s input jack. Rear of TV 1 AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO COMPONENT IN 3 VIDEO IN 1 R L(MONO) CENTER SP IN 2 AUDIO Y PB/CB PR/CR Y PB/CB PR/CR 3 C R - - L(MONO) AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO G B R COMPONENT VIDEO IN HD VD 2 # 120W MAX 8Ω R - - L(MONO) AUDIO(VAR/FIX) VIDEO VIDEO OUT WOOFER OUT (VAR) IN OUT CONTROL S SYNC Monaural audio cable (not supplied) To WOOFER OUT (VAR) : Signal flow 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 TV, instead of having to point it at the other equipment, which might be hidden or out of direct line of sight. Rear of TV Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to the TV. Use CONTROL S OUT to send signals to connected equipment. IN OUT CONTROL S 1 AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO COMPONENT IN 3 VIDEO IN 1 R L(MONO) CENTER SP IN 2 AUDIO Y PB/CB PR/CR Y PB/CB PR/CR 3 C R - - L(MONO) AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO G B R COMPONENT VIDEO IN HD VD 2 # 120W MAX 8Ω R - - L(MONO) AUDIO(VAR/FIX) VIDEO VIDEO OUT WOOFER OUT (VAR) IN OUT CONTROL S SYNC 22 Using Your New TV
Using Your New TV Watching the TV This section explains various functions and operations used while watching the TV. Most operations can be done using the remote. HD/DVD HD/DVD VIDEO Number buttons JUMP JUMP OPTION V CENTER MENU MODE DRC-MF PALETTE MEMORY STICK PICTURE OFF TIMER STANDBY POWER ON 1 1 STANDBY indicator PROG/CH Right side of TV PROG PROG +/ CENTER SP RESET PIC OFF A/B 2 +/ TV 1 Press 1 to turn on the TV. When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 STANDBY indicator on the TV is lit red), press!/1 on the remote. 2 Press PROG +/ or the number buttons to select the TV channel. For double digit numbers, press -, then the number (e.g., for 25, press -, then 2 and 5). PROG or continued Using Your New TV 23
Watching the TV (continued) Note When you turn on the TV, either the program number or video mode is displayed for approximately 20 seconds. The Eco Mode ( ) icon will also appear if Eco Mode in the Features menu is set to On (see page 84). To select a TV program quickly 1Press and hold PROG +/. 2 Release PROG +/ when the desired program number appears. Note When you select a TV program quickly, the picture may be disrupted. This does not indicate a malfunction. Additional tasks To Turn off temporarily Turn off completely Adjust the volume Mute the sound Watch the video input (VCR, camcorder, etc.) Watch the component input (DVD, DTV receiver) Jump back to the previous channel Display the on-screen information* Press @/1. The 1 STANDBY indicator on the TV lights up red. 1 on the TV. 2 +/. %. t (or t INPUT on the TV) to select VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, HD/ DVD 1 or HD/DVD 2. To return to the TV screen, press a (or t INPUT on the TV). HD/DVD to select HD/DVD 1 or HD/DVD 2. To return to the TV screen, press a (or t INPUT on the TV). JUMP.. * Some picture/sound settings, and either the program number or video mode are displayed. The on-screen display for the picture/sound settings disappears after about 5 seconds. 24 Using Your New TV
Using Your New TV Setting the Wake Up timer 1 2 3 Press until the desired period of time appears. The Wake Up timer starts immediately after you have set it. Wake Up Timer:10M After 10 minutes Wake Up Timer:Off No Wake Up Timer Select the TV channel or video mode you want to wake up to. Wake Up Timer:12H00M After 12 hours Press!/1, or set the Sleep timer if you want the TV to turn off automatically. The TIMER indicator is lit red. To cancel the Wake Up timer Press until Wake Up Timer: Off appears, or press 1 on the TV to turn it off. Note If no buttons or controls are pressed for more than two hours after the TV is turned on using the Wake Up timer, the TV automatically goes into standby mode. Setting the Sleep timer Press until the desired period of time appears. You can select the period of time from among 15, 30, 45, 60, 75 and 90 minutes. The Sleep timer starts immediately after you have set it. Sleep Timer:15M After 15 minutes Sleep Timer:Off No Sleep Timer Sleep Timer:90M After 90 minutes To cancel the Sleep timer Press until Sleep Timer: Off appears, or turn the TV off. continued Using Your New TV 25
Advanced Operations Selecting the picture and sound modes You can select picture and sound modes and adjust the setting to your preference in the Personal option. PROG CENTER SP RESET PIC OFF A/B Selecting the picture mode Press repeatedly until the desired picture mode is selected. Dynamic Standard Personal Hi-Fine Select Dynamic Standard Hi-Fine Personal To receive high contrast pictures. receive normal pictures. receive higher resolution pictures with mild contrast. receive the last adjusted picture setting from the Picture Adjustment menu under the Picture menu (see page 77). Selecting the sound mode Press repeatedly until the desired sound mode is selected. 9Dynamic 9Drama 9Personal 9Soft Select Dynamic Drama Soft Personal To listen to dynamic and clear sound that emphasizes both the low and high tones. listen to sound that emphasizes voice and high tones. receive soft sound. receive the last adjusted sound setting from the Sound Adjustment menu under the Sound menu (see page 80). 26 Advanced Operations Tip You can also set the picture and sound modes using the menu (see Changing the Picture setting on page 75 and Changing the Sound setting on page 78).
Viewing higher quality pictures DRC-MF MODE HD/DVD VIDEO The Digital Reality Creation-Multi Function (DRC-MF) feature allows you to enjoy higher quality pictures on your TV. You can select from among two DRC-MF modes: DRC1250 to watch super real (higher resolution) pictures, or Progressive for still pictures. OPTION V CENTER JUMP MENU DRC-MF MODE MODE PALETTE DRC-MF MEMORY STICK Press DRC-MF MODE repeatedly until you receive the desired picture quality. Select DRC1250 Progressive To MODE DRC-MF select higher resolution pictures. DRC-MF: DRC1250 DRC-MF: Progressive reduce jitter of any small areas or scanning lines (e.g., letters or the edge of objects) on the screen. Advanced Operations Tip When the broadcast signal is weak, you may see some dots or noise on the TV screen. To reduce this interference, display the Picture menu and select Personal for Picture Mode (see page 76), then adjust Sharpness under Picture Adjustment to reduce the sharpness (see page 77). Note The DRC-MF mode is not selectable when the Game Mode is turned On. The mode is not available for HD (high-definition) or progressive input signal, or the picture recorded on a Memory Stick. The DRC-MF logo ( Sony Corporation. ) and DRC-MF are trademarks of Advanced Operations 27
Customizing the picture Reality and Clarity levels DRC-MF PALETTE HD/DVD VIDEO The DRC-MF PALETTE feature allows you to customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity) for various input sources. For example, you can create one Custom setting to optimize your antenna input s picture, and create another to optimize your DVD player s picture. You can create up to three Custom settings for each of the antenna input s signal, the signals input to video 1 to 4 inputs, and the component input signal separately, and each for the Dynamic and Standard/ Hi-Fine/Personal picture modes, separately (max. 18 settings). JUMP OPTION V CENTER MENU MODE PALETTE DRC-MF MEMORY STICK PROG M/m/</,/ DRC-MF PALETTE CENTER SP RESET PIC OFF A/B RESET 1 2 Press DRC-MF PALETTE repeatedly to select Custom 1, Custom 2 or Custom 3 to which you want to create the setting. Press M/m/</, to adjust the position of the marker. As you move higher along the Reality axis, the picture becomes more detailed. Marker As you move to the right, along the Clarity axis, the picture becomes smoother. PALETTE DRC-MF Custom1 Custom2 Custom3 C u s t o m 1 [25] Reality Clarity [01] Adjust : Finish : Reset: C u s t o m 1 [80] Reality Clarity [80] Adjust : Finish : Reset: 28 Advanced Operations
3 Press to return to the normal screen. To switch to the last adjusted Custom setting Display the picture and press DRC-MF PALETTE repeatedly to select your desired Custom setting. To reset to the factory preset values Press RESET on the remote. The dotted-lined circle indicator in the Custom1 mode for the Standard/Hi-Fine/ Personal picture mode This indicates the factory setting. This position is optimum for a normal TV broadcast in good tuning condition. C u s t o m 1 [80] Reality Clarity [80] Adjust : Finish : Reset: Note The DRC-MF PALETTE is not selectable when the Game Mode is turned On. The mode is not available for HD (high-definition) or progressive input signal, or the picture recorded on a Memory Stick. Advanced Operations Advanced Operations 29
Using wide screen mode HD/DVD VIDEO The wide screen mode feature allows you to watch the picture filling the 16:9 screen of the TV. JUMP V CENTER OPTION V CENTER MENU M/m/</,/ MODE PALETTE DRC-MF MEMORY STICK PROG PROG +/ CENTER SP RESET PIC OFF A/B TV Watching the picture in wide screen mode automatically AUTO WIDE 30 Advanced Operations The TV automatically selects optimum wide screen mode according to the signal input and displays the picture to fill the 16:9 screen. Tip You can select the wide screen mode manually using the button (see page 32). Notes The AUTO WIDE feature may not work correctly depending on the quality of signal. In this case, select the wide screen mode manually using the button (see page 32). The examples in the table on page 31 show the settings preset at the factory; Auto Wide is set to On and 4:3 Default is set to Wide Zoom in the Wide Screen menu (see pages 83).
When receiving... AUTO WIDE functions to select... The picture changes to... normal 4:3 aspect ratio picture with an ID-1 signal or a signal without ID-1. Wide Zoom* enlarge the 4:3 picture, with the upper and lower parts condensed to fit the 16:9 screen. 4:3 letter box movie or a video or DVD with an ID-1 signal. Zoom enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically in an equal aspect ratio that fills the 16:9 screen**. 4:3 squeezed video camera picture with an ID-1 signal. HDTV 16:9 picture Full Full enlarge the picture horizontally only, to fill the 16:9 screen. An HDTV 16:9 picture is displayed in original size. Advanced Operations Full * When a normal 4:3 picture is received, Wide Zoom mode is automatically selected with the factory setting. You can display that picture as it is without enlarging it ( Normal mode) if you set 4:3 Default in the Wide Screen menu to Normal (see page 83). ** Black bands may appear on the top and bottom of the screen. Note If a HD 4:3 picture with the side panel is received, select Wide Zoom or Zoom mode manually by pressing the button. To return the AUTO WIDE mode, change the input by pressing the t, PROG +/ or @/1 button(s). continued Advanced Operations 31
Using wide screen mode (continued) Watching the picture in wide screen mode manually You can select the desired wide screen mode manually. Press repeatedly until the mode indication you want is displayed on the screen. Original source Each time you press, the wide screen mode changes as follows: 4:3 source (Standard definition source) Wide Zoom Enlarge to fill the screen with minimum distortion Normal Display 4:3 picture in original size Full Enlarge the original picture horizontally to fill the screen Zoom Enlarge the original picture without distorting aspect ratio 16:9 source (High definition source) Wide Zoom Enlarge to fill the screen with minimum distortion Full Display 16:9 picture in original size Zoom Enlarge the original picture without distorting aspect ratio 32 Advanced Operations Notes When TV receives 720p or 1080i signal, Normal cannot be selected. You can also select the wide screen mode manually using the menu (see page 82). When the wide screen mode is selected by pressing the button on the remote or using the menu, the AUTO WIDE feature does not work temporarily. The AUTO WIDE feature functions again when: you change a TV channel with PROG +/. you change the video input with t. the TV is turned off and on again. You can adjust the vertical position of the picture when wide screen mode is set to Wide Zoom or Zoom (see page 33).
Adjusting the position of the picture You can adjust the vertical position of the picture when the upper or lower part of the picture cannot be seen in Wide Zoom mode. you want to adjust the vertical position of the picture in the screen for Zoom mode. This feature is available only for Wide Zoom and Zoom modes. 1 Press V CENTER. V CENTER Wide Zoom V Center: 00 2 Press M/m to move the picture up or down. Wide Zoom V Center: +15 Advanced Operations Wide Zoom V Center: 15 3 Press. Notes The adjusted V Center value remains stored even after the TV is turned off. You can also adjust the position of the picture in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes using the menu (see page 83). Advanced Operations 33
Listening with surround sound The surround feature enables you to enjoy the sound effects of a concert hall or movie theater. PROG CENTER SP RESET PIC OFF A/B TV Press repeatedly until you receive the desired surround sound. Surround: TruSurround Surround: Off Surround: Simulated Select TruSurround * Simulated Off To listen to the surround sound that spreads out to the rear of a room. listen to monaural sound with a stereo-like effect. turn off the surround sound. * TruSurround, SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Note You cannot change the surround sound when the TV is in the center speaker mode (see page 42). 34 Advanced Operations
Enjoying stereo or bilingual programs PROG You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of NICAM and A2 (German) stereo systems. CENTER SP RESET PIC OFF A/B A/B TV Press A/B repeatedly until you receive the sound you want. When receiving a NICAM program Broadcasting NICAM stereo A/B On-screen display (Selected sound) NICAM (Stereo sound) NICAM Mono (Regular sound) Advanced Operations NICAM bilingual NICAM Main (Main sound) NICAM Sub (Sub sound) Mono (Regular sound) NICAM monaural NICAM Main (Main sound) Mono (Regular sound) continued Advanced Operations 35
Enjoying stereo or bilingual programs (continued) When receiving an A2 (German) program Broadcasting A2 (German) stereo On-screen display (Selected sound) Mono (Regular sound) Stereo (Stereo sound) A2 (German) bilingual Main (Main sound) Sub (Sub sound) Receiving area for NICAM and A2 (German) programs System NICAM A2 (German) Receiving area Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, Malaysia, Thailand, etc. Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, etc. Notes If the signal is very weak, the sound becomes monaural automatically. If the stereo sound is noisy when receiving a NICAM program, select Mono. The sound becomes monaural, but the noise is reduced. Before receiving a NICAM stereo program in China, please check the NICAM broadcast condition at your area. When receiving a NICAM stereo program, the receiving conditions might vary depending on area. In addition, different strength of the NICAM broadcast signal might affect the receiving quality. If the sound is distorted or noisy when receiving a monaural program through the 8 VHF/UHF (antenna) terminal Press A/B repeatedly until Mono appears on the screen. To cancel the monaural sound setting, press A/B again until Auto appears on the screen. Mono Auto Notes The Mono or Auto setting is memorized for each program position. You cannot receive a stereo broadcast signal when the TV is in the Mono setting. Normally, set the TV to Auto. 36 Advanced Operations
Viewing Teletext VIDEO Some TV stations broadcast an information service called Teletext which allows you to receive various information, such as stock market reports and news. HD/DVD Number buttons JUMP OPTION V CENTER MENU MODE PALETTE DRC-MF MEMORY STICK Displaying Teletext 1 2 Select a TV channel that carries the Teletext broadcast you want to watch. Press to display the text. A Teletext page (normally the index page) is displayed. If there is no Teletext broadcast, 100 is displayed at the top left corner of the screen. CENTER SP RESET PIC OFF PROG A/B P166 SECTEXT 166 FR1 MAR 03:59:09 From Singapore Day Dep/Arr Flight Alrcraft To PARIS 1.6 220/0588 SQ28 747 2 2130/1225 PA115 L15 3 2115/1330 SQ26 747 To OSAKA To ROMA To SYDNEY 2.5 1000/1715 SQ6 747 4.6 0930/2015 CX522 L10 2.7 2130/0745 SQ24 747 4 2300/0915 AZ487 747 1 2210/0610 SQ21A 747 2 2100/0835 SQ21A 747 PROG +/ Advanced Operations To turn off Teletext Press a. Tip During displaying teletext, you can change the DRC-MF mode. In this case, we recommend that the DRC-MF mode is set to Progressive (see page 27). continued Advanced Operations 37
Viewing Teletext (continued) Additional Teletext tasks To display a Teletext page on the TV picture check the contents of a Teletext service select a Teletext page hold (pause) a Teletext page (stop the page from scrolling) reveal concealed information (e.g., an answer to a quiz) enlarge the Teletext display stand by for a Teletext page while watching a TV program Do this Press. Each time you press, the screen changes as follows: Teletext t Teletext and TV t TV. Press. An overview of the Teletext contents, including page numbers, appears on the screen. Press the number buttons to enter the three-digit page number of the desired Teletext page.* If you make a mistake, reenter the correct page number. To access the next or previous page, press PROG +/. Press to display the symbol z at the top left corner of the screen. To resume normal Teletext viewing, press or. Press. To conceal the information, press the button again. Press. Each time you press, the Teletext display changes as follows: Enlarge upper half t Enlarge lower half t Normal size. 1 Enter the Teletext page number that you want to refer to, then press. 2 When the page number is displayed, press to show the text. * You can also select a Teletext page of any page number that appears in the colored column at the bottom of the screen using the corresponding colorcoded button on the remote. Using FASTEXT This feature allows you to quickly access a Teletext page that uses FASTEXT. When a FASTEXT program is broadcast, colored menus appear at the bottom of the screen. The color of each menu corresponds to the color-coded buttons on the remote (red, green, yellow and blue). To access a FASTEXT menu Press the color-coded button on the remote corresponding to the menu you want. The menu page appears on the screen after a few seconds. 38 Advanced Operations
Operating optional components You can use the supplied remote to operate Sony video equipment such as Beta, 8 mm, VHS or DVD. VIDEO HD/DVD JUMP OPTION V CENTER MENU VIDEO I/1 Number buttons 1-7 Number button 0 OPTION M/m/</,/ MODE PALETTE DRC-MF MEMORY STICK Setting up the remote to work with other connected equipment While keeping VIDEO @/1 pressed, press the number button 0, then the corresponding number button for the desired equipment (see the chart below). For example, to operate a Sony 8 mm VCR: VIDEO + 0 2 Advanced Operations To control While holding First press the Next press the down number button number button DVD VIDEO @/1 0 0 VTR1 (Beta) VIDEO @/1 0 1 VTR2 (8 mm) VIDEO @/1 0 2 VTR3 (VHS) VIDEO @/1 0 3 MDP VIDEO @/1 0 4 CD VIDEO @/1 0 6 MD VIDEO @/1 0 7 Note If the equipment does not have a certain function, the corresponding button on the remote will not operate. continued Advanced Operations 39
Operating optional components (continued) Operating video equipment Press VIDEO @/1, or while keeping OPTION pressed, press m (x), < (.) or, (>) (see the chart below). (N) or press M (X), VIDEO + OPTION OPTION or or + Operating a VCR using the remote To Press turn on/off VIDEO?/1 play stop fast forward (M) rewind the tape (m) pause search the picture forward (M) or backward (m) N while keeping OPTION pressed. x while keeping OPTION pressed. > while keeping OPTION pressed.. while keeping OPTION pressed. X while keeping OPTION pressed. Press again to resume normal playback. > or. during playback while keeping OPTION pressed. Release to resume normal playback. Operating a DVD player using the remote To Press turn on/off VIDEO?/1 play stop pause step through different tracks of an audio disc N while keeping OPTION pressed. x while keeping OPTION pressed. X while keeping OPTION pressed. Press again to resume normal playback. > to step forward or. to step backward while keeping OPTION pressed. 40 Advanced Operations
Operating an MDP using the remote To Press turn on/off VIDEO?/1 play stop pause search the picture forward or backward N while keeping OPTION pressed. x while keeping OPTION pressed. X while keeping OPTION pressed. Press again to resume normal playback. > or. during playback while keeping OPTION pressed. Release to resume normal playback. Operating a CD or MD player using the remote To Press turn on/off VIDEO?/1 play stop pause step through different tracks N while keeping OPTION pressed. x while keeping OPTION pressed. X while keeping OPTION pressed. Press again to resume normal playback. > to step forward or. to step backward while keeping OPTION pressed. Advanced Operations Advanced Operations 41
Using the TV s center speaker You can use the TV s speakers as the center speaker of your audio system and control its sound volume from the remote of the TV. Note For the speaker connection, see Connecting an amplifier on page 21. PROG CENTER SP RESET PIC OFF A/B TV 2 +/ CENTER SP To switch to the center speaker mode 1 Press CENTER SP. CENTER SP 2 Press 2 +/ to adjust the volume of the sound from the TV s center speaker. CENTER IN Speaker 50 To return to the normal speaker mode Press CENTER SP again. Tip The center speaker mode is automatically cancelled when you select the video input or the Memory Stick viewer, or turn the TV off and on again. Notes If Off is selected for Speaker Out in the Sound menu (see page 79) and nothing is connected to the center speaker input terminals on the rear of the TV, no sound is heard from the TV s speakers. No sound is heard from the TV s speakers if the sound source emitted from the amplifier does not contain the center speaker channel. When you set to the center speaker mode, you cannot change the surround sound, the Intelligent Volume mode or the BBE mode. 42 Advanced Operations