4-101-832-11 (1)

Plasma TV

Operating Instructions

KE-32TS2E KE-42TS2E

2003 Sony Corporation

NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e. marked with 2 or @) must be used. When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted with a 5 AMP FUSE, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 5 AMP FUSE at the distribution board. 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.

IMPORTANT

If the plug supplied is not suitable for the socket outlets in your home, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in accordance with the following instructions: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol Y or coloured green or green and yellow.

WARNING

To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not insert the plug cut off from the mains lead into a socket outlet. This plug cannot be used and should be destroyed. To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Dangerously high voltages are present inside the set. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Introduction

Thank you for choosing this Sony Flat Panel 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. 1,2.Sequence of instructions.
.Shaded buttons on the remote control show you the buttons you have to press to follow the sequence of instructions.Informs you of the result of instructions.

Table of Contents

NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS....2 Introduction.....3 Safety Information.....4 Additional Safety Information...5 Checking the Accessories Supplied....5

Overview

Overview of TV Buttons....6 Overview of Remote Control Buttons...7

Installation

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control...8 Connecting the Aerial and VCR...8 Preventing the TV from Falling Down....9

First Time Operation

Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning....11

Menu System

Introducing and Using the Menu System...13 Picture Adjustment.....13 Sound Adjustment....15 Screen Control.....16 Features.....19 Set Up.....21 Timer.....24 Unit Status.....26

Teletext

Teletext (This service may not be offered, depending on the country)...27

Additional Information

Connecting Optional Equipment....28 Using Optional Equipment....30 Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD...31 Specifications.....32 Troubleshooting.....34

Safety Information

This set is to operate on a 220240V AC supply only. Take care not to connect too many appliances to the same power socket as this could result in re or electric shock.
For environmental and safety reasons, it is recommended that the TV set is not left in standby mode when not in use. Disconnect from the mains.
Never push objects of any kind into the set as this could result in a re or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set. If any liquid or solid object does fall through, do not operate the TV. Have it checked immediately by qualied personnel.
Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the TV. Refer to qualied service personnel only.
For your own safety, do not touch any part of the TV, power lead or aerial lead during lightning storms.
To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture.
Do not cover the ventilation openings of the TV. For ventilation, leave a space of at least 10cm all around the set.
Never place the TV in hot, humid To prevent re, keep inammable objects or naked lights (eg or excessively dusty places. Do not install the TV where it may be candles) away from the TV. exposed to mechanical vibrations.
Clean the screen and cabinet with a soft, lightly dampened cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline cleaner, scouring powder or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine, or antistatic spray. As a safety precaution, unplug the TV before cleaning it.
Pull out the power lead by the plug. Do not pull on the power lead itself.
Take care not to place heavy objects on the power lead as this could result in damage. We recommend you wind any excess lead around the holders provided on the rear of the TV.

Place the TV on a secure stable stand. Do not allow children to climb on to it. Do not place the TV on its side or face up.
Unplug the power lead before moving the TV. Avoid uneven surfaces, quick steps or excessive force. If the set has been dropped or damaged, have it checked immediately by qualied service personnel.
Do not cover the ventilation openings of the TV with items such as curtains or newspapers etc.
Additional Safety Information
This set should only be moved by two or more people. If the set needs to be transported, it should be protected to insure that it is not subject to shock, vibration or excessive force. The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back and bottom are provided for the 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. After transporting the set directly from a cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature has changed suddenly, pictures may be blurred or show poor colour over portions of the picture. This is because moisture has condensed on the mirrors or lenses inside the set. Let the moisture evaporate before using the set. To obtain a clear picture, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. If possible, use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling. The screen of this display unit 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 mains lead connected to the media receiver unit from the mains before cleaning. Do not touch the display panel after operating continuously for along period as the display panel becomes hot. The screen of this display unit has an antireflection screen coating. We recommend that the screen surface is touched as little as possible. 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. The TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the switch is in Off position. To disconnect completely the set, pull the plug from the mains. Note on use in highlands When used at an altitude of greater than 1900 m or 6248 feet (air pressure less than 800hPa), this Plasma Display Panel may generate a low buzzing sound as a result of the difference between the interior and exterior air pressure of the panels. This is not considered a defect and is not covered by the Sony Warranty. This buzzing sound is an inherent characteristic of any Plasma display Panel. Corrosion Use of this set near the seashore may subject the set to excessive salt, corrosion and internal damage and result in deterioration of the sets performance. If the set will be subjected to any of these conditions, steps should be taken to reduce the humidity and temperature of the area where the set is located. 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 Live mode or has a high contrast setting. This image cannot be removed once burnt onto the screen. To avoid the risk of image retention do not leave the TV set operating on such a picture, or programme for a long time, use the Screen Saver function or lower the contrast setting. Repeated extended daily usage of the same image, or programme can also result in this occurrence. IMAGE RETENTION IS NOT COVERED BY THE SONY WARRANTY. To reduce image retention, this TV set has the Screen Saver function. The default setting of the Orbit function in Screen Saver is On. With extensive use of this TV set in 4:3 mode, the 4:3 screen area might become darker within a 16:9 panel. To avoid this problem, the Smart picture mode should be used.

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control
Make sure you insert the supplied batteries using the correct polarity. Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environmentally friendly way.
Connecting the Aerial and VCR
Use the supplied AC cable. Use the supplied coaxial cable for aerial connection. Other connecting cables are not supplied.

R/D/D/D L/G/S/I

R/D/D/D L/G/S/I CTRL S AC IN

PB/CB/B PR/CR/R HD

(W/G/W/G) (SMARTLINK)
Connect the supplied cosxial cable. Connect the supplied AC cable.

OUT IN

Scart lead is optional. For more details of VCR connection, please refer to the section Connecting Optional Equipment on page 28 of this instruction manual.
Preventing the TV from Falling Down
Attach the supplied bracket to the rear of the TV, and pass a sturdy cord or chain through it to attach it to a wall or pillar. Consult your dealer when attaching the bracket, since the screws for the bracket also hold the rear cabinet in a place.
1 Remove one of the screws attached at the rear
of the TV. Do not remove both screws at the same time as these screws secure the rear cabinet. Never use the TV with the screws removed.
2 Attach the supplied bracket with the screw.
Be sure to use the screw that attaches the rear cabinet. A different screw may damage the TV and result in electric shock.

Bracket (supplied)

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to attach the other bracket. 4 Attach a sturdy cord or chain securely to each
bracket on the rear of the TV.
Attach the sturdy cord or chain (not supplied) securely.

continued.

5 Fix the cord or chain to a wall or pillar.

Side view Rear view

Screw a hook (not supplied) to the wall or pillar securely.
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) search and store all available channels (TV Broadcast) and 4) change the order in which the channels (TV Broadcast) appear on the screen. However, if you need to change any of these settings at a later date, you can do that by selecting the appropriate option in the (Set Up) menu.

7 Press the MENU button to remove the menu from the

screen.

Your TV is now ready for use
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:
1 Press the MENU button to switch the first level menu on.
2 To highlight the desired menu or option, press
To enter to the selected menu or option, press To return to the last menu or option, press. To alter settings of your selected option, press To confirm and store your selection, press OK.
3 Press the MENU button to remove the menu from the screen.

Picture Adjustment

P i c t u r e A d j u s t ment Mode Con t r a s t B r i ghtness Colour Sha r p n e s s NR Dynami c P i c t : C o l o u r To n e : : Personal1 P i c t u r e A d j u s t ment Mode Con t r a s t B r i ghtness Colour Sha r p n e s s NR Dynami c P i c t : C o l o u r To n e : , set t o select , : Personal1
The Picture Adjustment menu allows you to alter the picture adjustments. To do this: After selecting the item you want to alter press , then press repeatedly / / or to adjust it and finally press OK to store the new adjustment. This menu also allows you to customise the picture quality for the Movie, Personal1, and Personal2 modes based on the programme you are watching.

Low On Cool to

Low On Cool ,
, t o s e l e c t , OK , e n t e r a d j. menu
Live (for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness). Standard (for a picture with contrast to suit your rooms lighting conditions.). Movie (for a finely detailed picture). Personal1 (for your own custom settings). Personal2 (for your own custom settings). Press Press Press Press / / / / to reduce picture contrast to enhance picture contrast to darken the picture to brighten the picture continued.

Contrast Brightness

Colour

Press Press

to decrease colour intensity. to increase colour intensity.
Colour cannot be adjusted for the RGB input. Sharpness NR (Noise Reduction) Press Press / / to soften the picture. to sharpen the picture.
Off/Low/Mid/High Select to reduce the noise level of all connected equipment. It is most effective on the signal from the VHF/UHF jack.
You cannot adjust NR (Noise Reduction) for equipment connected to the RGB input. Dynamic Pict Colour Tone On/Off Select to enhance the picture contrast. Cool/Normal/Warm/User1/User2/User3 Select to give bright colours a red tint (Setting is variable from Cool to Warm). Select User1, User2, or User3 to customise the Colour Tone by adjusting Red Gain, Green Gain, and Blue Gain (tint), and store them in memory. Name Set: Select to name your personal settings. Press / / / to select the letter, then press OK. Finally press / / or to select the word End on the screen and press OK to store. To correct the letter, select on the screen to go back and press OK. For a blank, select on the screen and press OK. Colour Correct On/Off Select to emphasise reds and blues.

Colour Correct cannot be adjusted for the RGB input. Gamma Correct High/Mid/Low Select to adjust the balance between bright and dark areas of the picture. Cancel/OK Select OK to reset the picture to the factory preset levels.
Each option cannot be adjusted when Mode is set to Live or Standard.

Sound Adjustment

P i c t u r e A d j u s t ment Mode Con t r a s t B r i ghtness Colour Sha r p n e s s NR Dynami c P i c t : C o l o u r To n e : : Personal1
The Sound Adjustment menu allows you to alter the sound adjustments. To do this: After selecting the item you want to alter, press , then press repeatedly / / or to adjust it and finally press OK to store the new adjustment.
Sound A d j u s t ment Effect Treble Bass Balance Dual Sound A u t o V o l u me Re s e t : Off
Sound A d j u s t ment Effect Treble Bass Balance Dual Sound A u t o V o l u me Re s e t , set t o select , : Off

Mono Off

Effect
Off (no effect). Natural (enhances clarity, detail and presence of sound by using BBE High Definition Sound system*). Dynamic (BBE High Definition Sound system* intensifies clarity and presence of sound for better intelligibility and musical realism). TS (TruSurround**) (for surround sound (for example, DVD software). It produces a virtual sound effect.)
* 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 and BBE Symbol are trademarks of BBE sound. TruSurround and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Trusurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Press Press Press Press Press Press / / / / / / to decrease higher-pitched sounds. to increase higher-pitched sounds. to decrease lower-pitched sounds. to increase lower-pitched sounds. to emphasise the left speaker. to emphasise the right speaker.

Treble

Balance Dual Sound
Mono/Stereo For a stereo broadcast, select Stereo or Mono. Mono/A/B For a bilingual broadcast, select A for sound channel 1, B for sound channel 2 or Mono for mono channel if available. On/Off Volume level of the channels will stay the same, independent of the broadcast signal (e.g. in the case of advertisements). Cancel/OK Select OK to reset the sound to the factory preset.

Auto Volume

Screen Control
The Screen Control menu allows you to alter the screen adjustments.
S c r e e n Con t r o l Aut o Format S c r e e n Format S c r e e n Zoom Screen Size S c r e e n Sh i f t Adjust Pi x e l Re s e t : : : On Wide St a n d a r d

AV3 Input/ AV4 Input/ AV5 Input
The AV3 Input,AV4 Input, and AV5 Input options allow you to select which jack the TV receives the input signal from; Video or S Video for AV3 Input and AV4 Input, and Component or RGB for AV5 input. To do this:. Then press After selecting the option, press the desired jack and finally press OK to store. or to select

RGB Mode

Select the RGB Mode option if equipment which outputs RGB signal is connected to the Y/G, PB/CB/B, PR/CR/R jacks of the 5. To do this: After selecting the option, press. Then press or to select the connected equipment: DTV for a digital tuner with RGB signal, or Others for other RGB equipment. DTV is the digital broadcast format standardised in the United States, and there are several signal formats, such as 480i, 575i, 480p, 575p, 720p, or 1080i (depending on the country).

Set Up

The Set Up menu allows you to alter various options of this TV.
S e t Up L a n g u a g e / Coun t r y Auto Tuning Programme So r t i n g Programme L a b e l s AV P r e s e t Manual Programme P r e s e t

t o select ,

Language/ Country
The Language/Country option allows you to select the language that the menus are displayed in. It also allows you to select the country in which you wish to operate the TV set. To do this: and then proceed in the same After selecting the option, press way as in the steps 2 and 3 of the section Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning on page 11.

Auto Tuning

The Auto Tuning option allows you to automatically search and store all available TV channels. To do this: After selecting the option, press and then proceed in the same way as in the steps 4 and 5 of the section Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning on page 11.

Programme Sorting

The Programme Sorting option allows you to change the order in which the channels (TV Broadcast) appear on the screen. To do this: After selecting the option, press and then proceed in the same way as in the step 6 b) of the section Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning on page 12.

Programme Labels

The Programme Labels option allows you to name a channel using up to five characters (letter or numbers). To do this: , then press or to 1 After selecting the option, press select the programme number with the channel you wish to name. 2 Press. Press / / / to select the letter, then press OK. Finally press / / or to select the word End on the screen and press OK to store. To correct the letter, select on the screen to go back and press OK. For a blank, select on the screen and press OK.

AV Preset

The AV Preset option allows you to designate a name to the external equipment you have connected to the sockets of this TV. To do this: 1 After selecting the option, press , then press or select the input source you wish to name. Then press 2 A label automatically appears in the label column: to.
a) If you want to use one of the predefined labels (CABLE, GAME, CAM, DVD, VIDEO, or SAT), press or to select the desired label and finally press OK to store. b) If you want to set a different label, select Edit and press. Then with the first element highlighted, press / / / to select the letter, then press OK. Finally press / / or to select the word End on the screen and press OK to store. To correct the letter, select on the screen to go back and press OK. For a blank, select on the screen and press OK. Manual The Manual Programme Preset option allows you to: Programme Preset A) Preset Channels or a video input source, one by one, in the programme order of your choice. To do this: 1 After selecting the Manual Programme Preset option, press then with Programme option highlighted press. Press or to select on which programme number you want to preset the channel (for VCR, select programme number 0). Then press OK. 2 The following option is only available depending on the country you have selected in the Language/Country menu. After selecting the System option, press. Then press or to select the TV Broadcast system (B/G for Oceanian countries, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand or middle east, etc., I for Hong Kong or L for France. Then press OK. 3 After selecting the Channel option, press. Then press or to select the channel tuning (S for cable channels or C for terrestrial channels). Next press. After that, press the number buttons to directly enter the channel number of the TV Broadcast or the channel of the VCR signal. If you do not know the channel number, press or to search for it. When you tune the desired channel, press OK. With the Confirm option highlighted, press OK. Next press to select OK and finally press OK to store. Repeat all the above steps to tune and store more channels.
B) Label a channel using up to five characters.
To do this: Highlighting the Programme option, press the PROG +/- button to select the programme number with the channel you wish to name. When the programme you want to name appears on the screen, select the Label option and press. Next press / / / to select the letter, then press OK. Finally press / / or to select the word End on the screen and press OK to store. To correct the letter, select on the screen to go back and press OK. For a blank, select on the screen and press OK.

On/Off Timer

The On/Off Timer option allows you to turn the TV on and off at a specified time automatically. To use this function, set the clock in advance. When using this function, do not turn off the TV with the Power switch on the TV as the On Timer function will not work use the Standby function instead. To do this: 1 After selecting the option, press. 2 Press or to select On, then press. 3 Press or to select Timer Mode, then press 4 Press or to select the desired Timer Mode: Off: Select to set the time to turn off the TV. On: Select to set the time to turn on the TV. On/Off: Select to set the time to turn on and off the TV. Press OK to confirm your selection. 5 Press press or. to select Off Time or On Time, then
6 Set the time. If you select On/Off in step 4, repeat steps 5 and 6 to set both Off Time and On Time. 7 Finally press OK to store. To turn the TV on and off at a specified time everyday, set Repeat to On after step 2, then go to step 3. To cancel this function afterwards, select Off instead of On in step 2 above. Auto Shutoff The Auto Shutoff option allows you to set the TV to change to the standby mode automatically if there is no broadcast or input signal through the connected equipment. To do this: , then press or After selecting the option, press select the time period and finally press OK to store. to

Unit Status

The Unit Status menu allows you to check the status of this TV.
Un i t S t a t u s KE32TS2E Mod e l Name : 2000001 S e r i a l Numb e r : Te m p e r a t u r e : OK Fan : OK
Model Name Serial Number Temperature Fan
Model name of this TV. Serial number allocated for each TV. If NG flashes, follow the procedure in A) below. If NG flashes, follow the procedure in B) below.
If NG lights in red, and the / (standby/sleep) indicator flashes, press the Power switch on the TV to turn off the TV, and disconnect from the mains.
A) If NG appears in the Temperature column
Install the TV in a cool location so as to reduce the temperature of the TV. If the ventilation openings are blocked The ventilation openings must never be blocked or covered. Install the TV in a well ventilated place to allow adequate air circulation. Make sure that the / (standby/sleep) indicator stops flashing. If the / (standby/sleep) indicator continues to flash, consult your nearest Sony service centre.
B) If NG appears in the Fan column
Consult your nearest Sony service centre.
Teletext (This service may not be offered, depending on the country)
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. Make sure you use a channel (TV Broadcast) with a strong signal, otherwise teletext errors may occur.

018, 027, 020, 002 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003 025, 026, 015, 004 006, 015, 014 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003 013, 018, 027, 020, 002 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 011, 019, 003 018, 027, 020, 002

Specifications

TV system: Depending on your country selection: B/G/H, D/K, L, I Colour system: PAL, SECAM NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In) Channel Coverage: VHF: E2-E12 UHF: E21-E69 CATV: S1-S20 HYPER: S21-S41 D/K: R1-R12, R21-R69 L: F2-F10, B-Q, F21-F69 I: UHF B21-B69 B/G (AUS):VHF: 0-12, 5A, 9A UHF: 20-69 CATV: S01-S03, S1-S44 B/G (NZ): VHF: 1-11 UHF: 21-69 CATV: S01-S03, S1-S41 Screen size (measured diagonally): KE-32TS2E: 32 inches approx. 82 cm. measured diagonally KE-42TS2E: 42 inches approx. 107 cm. measured diagonally Panel System: Plasma Display panel Display resolution: KE-32TS2E: 852 dots (horizontal) x 1024 lines (vertical) KE-42TS2E: 1024 dots (horizontal) x 1024 lines (vertical) Rear Terminals:
video input (phono jack): 1 Vp-p, 75-ohms unbalanced, sync negative
audio input (phono jacks): 500 m Vrms (100% modulation), Impedance: 47 kilo ohms
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms or G: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, Sync on Green B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, Sync on Green R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, Sync on Green or G: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green HD:1-5 Vp-p VD: 1-5 Vp-p
audio input (phono jacks) 500 m Vrms (100% modulation), Impedance: 47 kilo ohms

5 SUB WOOFER: phono jack

CTRL S: minijacks Front Terminals: i headphones jack
Sound Output: KE-32TS2E: 2 x 7 W (RMS), 2 x 7 W (music power) KE-42TS2E: 2 x 9 W (RMS), 2 x 9 W (music power) Power Consumption: KE-32TS2E: 300 W KE-42TS2E: 415 W Standby Power Consumption: KE-32TS2E: 3.0 W KE-42TS2E: 3.0 W Dimensions (w x h x d) : KE-32TS2E: Approx. 856 x 627 x 132 mm. KE-42TS2E: Approx. 1,056 x 764 x 124 mm. Weight: KE-32TS2E: Approx. 25.5 Kg. KE-42TS2E: Approx. 37.0 Kg. Accessories supplied: One Remote Control (RM-932) Two batteries (R6 type) Two Brackets One coaxial cable One AC Cable (Type C-4) One AC Cable (Type O) One AC Cable (Type BF) AC Cables Type O and Type BF may not be supplied depending on the country. One Cleaning cloth
21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input, TV audio/video output.

(SMARTLINK)

21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, S video input, selectable audio/video output and Smartlink interface. audio outputs (Left/Right) - phono jacks
S video input (4-pin mini DIN): Y: 1 Vp-p, 75-ohms unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Ecological Paper- Totally Chlorine Free
Other features: Teletext, Fastext, TOPtext (depending on the country) Sleep Timer Smartlink (direct link between your TV set and a compatible VCR. For more information on Smartlink, please refer to the Instruction Manual of your VCR). TV system Autodetection Auto Format

Troubleshooting

Here are some simple solutions to problems which may affect the picture and sound.

Problem

No picture No picture (screen is dark) and no sound. Check the aerial connection. Plug the TV in and press the Power switch on the front of the TV. If the / (standby/sleep) indicator is on, press TV button on the remote control. Check that the Sleep Timer is activated (page 24). Check that the On/Off Timer is activated (page 25). Check that Auto Shutoff is activated (page 25). Check that the optional equipment is on and press the button repeatedly on the remote control until the correct input symbol is displayed on the screen. Check the connection between the optional equipment and the TV. If you connect the optional equipment to the Scart connector 3/ S , set AV3 Input in the Features menu to S Video (page 20). Check aerial/cable connections. Check the aerial location and direction.

Possible remedies

The TV turns off automatically. (The TV enters the standby mode.) No picture or no menu information from equipment connected to the Scart connector.
Poor picture/Unstable picture. Double images or ghosting.
Only snow and noise appears on the screen. Check if the aerial is broken or bent. Check if the aerial has reached the end of its serviceable life. (35 years in normal use, 1-2 years at the seaside) Dotted lines or stripes. No colour on colour programmes. Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, or hair-dryers. Using the menu system, select the Picture Adjustment menu and select Reset to return to factory settings (page 14). If you set the Power Saving function to Reduce, picture colours may become dimmer (page 19). The picture of a flat panel display is composed of pixels. Tiny black points and/or bright points (pixels) on the screen, does not indicate a malfunction.
Some tiny black points and/or bright points on the screen.
The screen flickers when turning on the TV. This is caused by the Plasma Display Panel feature, and does not indicate a malfunction. The picture is too bright. Using the menu system, select the Picture Adjustment menu and select mode. Then select the desired picture mode (page 13). Make sure that the aerial is connected using the supplied coaxial cable. Keep the aerial cable away from other connecting cords. Do not use 300-ohm twin lead cables as interference may occur. Check if any connected optional equipment is installed in front of the TV or at the side of the TV. When installing optional equipment, leave some space between the optional equipment and TV. Video head interference. Keep your VCR away from the TV. Leave a space of 30 cm between your VCR and the TV to avoid noise. Avoid installing your VCR in front of the TV or at the side of the TV.

Audio noise.

The TV fan noise becomes bigger.
Cannot operate the menu. Strange sound. The TV cabinet creaks.
The TV whirs. The TV ticks. The TV buzzes.
Remote control does not function.
Check that the Media Selector on the remote control is set according to the device you are using (VCR, TV or DVD). 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 in Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD on page 31. Replace the batteries. Contact your nearest Sony service centre.
The / (standby/sleep) indicator on the TV flashes.
If you continue to experience problems, have your TV serviced by qualified personnel. Never open the casing yourself.

http://www.sony.net/

Printed on 100% recycled paper.

Printed in Japan