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Other Info Problem MPEG1 quality is poor when enlarged (page 86) Error message is displayed Error icon is displayed Possible Remedies s The quality of the movie when enlarged depends on the resolution of the MPEG1 file. See your camera's instruction manual for details. s No Memory Stick There is no Memory Stick in the slot. s Memory Stick The lock mechanism on the Memory Stick is engaged. Locked s Memory Stick Error The Memory Stick in the slot might be damaged; try a different Memory Stick. s Format Error The Memory Stick may have been formatted using a PC or other device that is not compatible with cameras. The file is not a valid MPEG1 or JPEG format, or it is a progressive JPEG (which is not supported). The thumbnail is not DCF-compatible. The file is a JPEG or an MPEG1, but the thumbnail is unreadable. The file is unreadable. Audio Problem Good picture, no sound Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box Sound seems weak or insufficient Cannot raise the volume on external audio speakers Possible Remedies s Press MUTING so that the word Muting disappears from the screen (see page 56). s Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Audio Menu (see page 96). s Make sure the MTS option is set to Stereo or Mono (see page 95). s Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box's remote control. Then press TV (FUNCTION) and adjust the TV's volume. s The TV's audio might be set to Auto SAP or Mono, when it might be better set to Stereo. In the Audio Menu (see page 95), set the MTS setting to Stereo. If already set to Stereo, switch to Mono (which may reduce background noise during weak stereo broadcasts). s If the Speaker option is set to Off and the Audio Out option is set to Fixed (in order to output the sound to your audio system) use your audio receiver to adjust the sound (see page 96). Or, to use the TV remote control, set the Audio Out option to Variable. s To turn on the TV speakers, set the Speaker option to On (see page 96). Other Info 115

Section	Page
Introducing the TV	13
Welcome	13
Package Contents	13
Features	14
Setting Up the TV	17
Overview	17
TV Controls and Connectors	18
Front panel	18
Side panel	19
Rear panel	20
Connecting the Power Cord	22
Preventing the TV from Toppling Over	23
Bundling the Connecting Cables	24
Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna	25
Cable or Antenna	26
Cable Box and Antenna	27
Cable Box	28
Connecting Optional Equipment	30
Making Video Connections	30
About Using SVIDEO	31
VCR and Cable	32
VCR and Cable Box	34
Two VCRs for Tape Editing	36
Satellite Receiver	38
Satellite Receiver and VCR	40
DVD Player with Component Video Connectors	43
DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors	45
Digital Satellite Receiver with HDMI Connector	46
DVD Player or Digital Satellite Receiver via AV Receiver with CENTER SPEAKER IN Terminals	48
Camcorder	50
Audio Receiver	51
Sub Woofer	51
Device with an Optical (Digital Audio) Connector	52
Using the CONTROL S Feature	52
Using CableCARD™	53
Activating CableCARD™ Service	53
Removing the CableCARD™	54
Setting Up the Channel List	55
Using Auto Setup	55
Using the Remote Control	57
Overview	57
Inserting Batteries	57
Button Descriptions	58
Programming the Remote Control	60
Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control	62
Operating a Cable Box	62
Operating a Satellite Receiver	62
Operating a VCR	63
Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer	63
Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV)	64
Operating a DVD/VCR Combo Unit	64
Operating an AV Receiver	64
Using the Features	65
Overview	65
Watching TV	66
Using the Program Guide	67
Displaying the Program Guide	67
Using Additional Program Guide Options	68
Using Wide Screen Mode	69
Using Twin View	71
Displaying Twin Pictures	71
Activating the Picture	72
Changing the Picture Size	73
Using Favorite Channels	74
Using the Channel Menu	74
Using the Favorite Channels Guide	75
Using the Memory Stick Viewer	77
About Memory Stick	77
Features	77
Memory Stick Compatibility	78
Memory Stick Functionality	78
File Compatibility	79
Trademark Information	79
Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick	80
Inserting a Memory Stick	80
Inserting the Memory Stick DUO	81
Removing a Memory Stick	82
Using the Memory Stick Index	83
Using the Memory Stick Index	84
Viewing Photos	85
Photo Controls	85
Photo Menu Bar Options	86
Using Zoom and Pan	87
Using Rotate	87
Playing Movies	88
Movie Controls	88
Movie Menu Bar Options	89
Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options	90
Slide Show Menu Options	90
Contents Menu Options	91
Memory Stick Menu	91
Notes on Using Memory Stick Media	92
About DCF File Names	92
Memory Stick Precautions	92
Using the Menus	93
Overview	93
Navigating Through Menus	93
Using the Video Menu	94
Selecting Video Options	94
Using the Audio Menu	97
Selecting Audio Options	97
Using the Screen Menu	99
Selecting Screen Options	99
Using the Channel Menu	101
Selecting Channel Options	101
Using the Parental Lock Menu	103
Selecting Parental Lock Options	103
US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options	104
Viewing Blocked Programs	104
Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options	105
Viewing Blocked Programs	105
Using the Setup Menu	106
Selecting Setup Options	106
Programming Caption Vision	108
Using the Applications Menu	109
Selecting Applications Options	109
Other Information	111
Overview	111
Glossary	112
Contacting Sony	113
Troubleshooting	113
Twin View	113
Remote Control	114
CableCARD™	114
Channels	115
Memory Stick	116
Audio	117
Video	118
General	119
Specifications	120
Optional Accessories	122

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Other Info

Audio

MPEG1 quality is poor when

enlarged (page 86)

The quality of the movie when enlarged depends on the resolution of the MPEG1

file. See your camera’s instruction manual for details.

Error message is displayed

No Memory Stick

There is no Memory Stick in the slot.

Memory Stick

Locked

The lock mechanism on the Memory Stick is engaged.

Memory Stick Error

The Memory Stick in the slot might be damaged; try a

different Memory Stick.

Format Error

The Memory Stick may have been formatted using a PC

or other device that is not compatible with cameras.

Error icon is displayed

The file is not a valid MPEG1 or JPEG format, or it is a

progressive JPEG (which is not supported).

The thumbnail is not DCF-compatible.

The file is a JPEG or an MPEG1, but the thumbnail is

unreadable.

The file is unreadable.

Problem

Possible Remedies

Problem

Possible Remedies

Good picture, no sound

Press

MUTING

so that the word

Muting

disappears from the screen (see page 56).

Make sure the

Speaker

option is set to

in the Audio Menu (see page 96).

Make sure the

MTS

option is set to

Stereo

Mono

(see page 95).

Cannot gain enough volume

when using a cable box

Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box’s remote control. Then

press

TV (FUNCTION)

and adjust the TV’s volume.

Sound seems weak or

insufficient

The TV’s audio might be set to

Auto SAP

Mono

, when it might be better set to

Stereo

. In the Audio Menu (see page 95), set the

MTS

setting to

Stereo

. If

already set to

Stereo

, switch to

Mono

(which may reduce background noise

during weak stereo broadcasts).

Cannot raise the volume on

external audio speakers

If the

Speaker

option is set to

Off

and the

Audio Out

option is set to

Fixed

(in

order to output the sound to your audio system) use your audio receiver to adjust

the sound (see page 96). Or, to use the TV remote control, set the

Audio Out

option to

Variable

To turn on the TV speakers, set the

Speaker

option to

(see page 96).