Page 2 - User Guide
Page 3 - Connecting Additional Equipment; WARNING
Connecting Additional Equipment WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitut...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
User Guide IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the set, or described in the operating instructions or service manual. WARNIN...
Page 7 - Contents
Connecting Additional Equipment Contents Introduction Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features ........................................................................ 1About this Manual ..................................................................................................................
Page 9 - Introduction; Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features
1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA . Before you begin using this manual, please check the model number located on the rear of your TV or on the front cover of this manual. Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features Some of the features you will enjoy includ...
Page 11 - Contr; Using the Remote Control; Remote Control Description
3 R e m o te Contr o l Using the Remote Control Remote Control Description Button Description 1 MUTING Instantly turns off the sound. Press again or press to restore the sound. 2 DISPLAY Press to display the current time (if set) and channel number. Press again to turn DISPLAY off. 3 MTS/SAP Cycles ...
Page 13 - onnections; Connecting Your TV; TV Rear Panel; Jack
5 C onnections Connecting Your TV Read this section before setting up your TV for the first time. This section covers basic connections in addition to any optional equipment you may be connecting. TV Rear Panel Jack Description 1 S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your VCR or other video eq...
Page 14 - Connections; Basic Connections; TV with indoor or outdoor antenna, or CATV cable
6 Connections Basic Connections TV with indoor or outdoor antenna, or CATV cable Depending on the cable available in your home, choose one of the connections below: ✍ If you are connecting to an indoor or outdoor antenna, you may need to adjust the orientation of the antenna for best reception. Use ...
Page 15 - TV and VCR; VCR
7 C onnections Connecting Additional Equipment TV and VCR 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your TV antenna or cable service to the IN jack on your VCR. 2 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF jack on the TV. Optional connection ❏ If your VCR is equipped ...
Page 16 - Optional Connection
8 Connections TV and Cable Box 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box. 2 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your cable box to the VHF/UHF jack on the TV. Optional Connection ❏ To view channels from your cable box, tune your TV to...
Page 17 - Cable Box
9 C onnections TV, VCR, and Cable Box 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box. 2 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your cable box to the IN jack on your VCR. 3 Connect a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the OUT jack on your VCR ...
Page 18 - Satellite Receiver; Rear of TV
10 Connections TV and Satellite Receiver 1 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver. 2 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the VHF/UHF jack on your TV. 3 Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT o...
Page 21 - Connecting a Camcorder
13 C onnections Connecting Headphones Connect the headphones to the jack on the front of your TV. Headphone jack is STEREO. Connecting a Camcorder Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your camcorder to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your TV. Front A/V Panel Front A/V Panel ...
Page 22 - Camcorder
14 Connections Connecting for Video Tape Editing (VCR and Camcorder) 1 For video tape editing connect to the VCR the following sources (VCR or Camcorder): a) Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your first VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your second VCR b) Using audio/video c...
Page 23 - ic Fu; Using Basic Functions; Setting Up the TV; To perform Auto Program again
15 B a s ic Fu nctio n s Using Basic Functions Setting Up the TV After you have finished connecting your TV, you can use Auto Program to set up your channels. During Auto Program, the TV will automatically search for available channels and program receivable channels. 1 Press to turn on the TV. The ...
Page 24 - Quick Start to the Menus; Menu
16 B a s ic Fu nc ti o n s Quick Start to the Menus The following settings are available in your on-screen menus: Menu Allows you to Make adjustments to your picture settings. Change your audio settings. Customize your channel settings. Set rating limits on your TV based on a program’s rating or con...
Page 27 - nus; Using the Menus; Using the Remote Control to Navigate on the On-Screen Menus; How to Access Menus; To Access a Menu; Move
19 M e nus Using the Menus This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting your TV. Using the Remote Control to Navigate on the On-Screen Menus To navigate on the on-screen menus, use the “arrow” buttons ( F , f , G , g ) to move the cursor. Pressing these arrows will cause the...
Page 28 - Me; Using the Video; Mode
20 Me n u s Using the Video Menu Mode Customized picture viewing Use the F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press to select it. Vivid: Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Standard: Select for a standard picture. Movie: Select for a finely detailed picture....
Page 29 - Using the Audio
21 M e nus Using the Audio Menu Treble Press G to decrease the higher pitched sounds. Press g to increase the higher pitched sounds. Bass Press G to decrease the lower pitched sounds. Press g to increase the lower pitched sounds. Balance Press G to emphasize the left speaker. Press g to emphasize th...
Page 30 - Using the Channel Setup; Cable
22 Me n u s Using the Channel Setup Menu Favorite Channels Quick access to favoritechannels Press g to open the Favorite Channels menu: 1 Use the F or f buttons to select the position (1-5) where you want to set a favorite channel, then press . 2 Using the F or f button, select the desired channel. ...
Page 32 - Using the Parental Control
24 Me n u s Using the Parental Control Menu In the Parental Control menu, you will be asked to set a 4-digit password for any further access into Parental Control. 1 Press , then use the buttons to enter a 4-digit password. 2 Confirm your password by entering it again. Once your password is set corr...
Page 33 - Setting the Rating; To view a program that exceeds the TV rating
25 M e nus Parental Control Setting the Rating You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Lock options. 1 With Lock highlighted, press . If you are not familiar with the Parental Guidelines rating system, use one of the following preselected categories to simplify the rating selections: Child...
Page 35 - United States: Selecting Custom Rating Options; Movie Rating; Rating
27 M e nus United States: Selecting Custom Rating Options For the United States, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options: Movie Rating, TV Rating and Unrated. (For Canada, see page 29.) Movie Rating This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in theaters and on prime cable ch...
Page 37 - Canada: Selecting Custom Rating Options; PG
29 M e nus Canada: Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canada, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options: English Rating, French Rating, and U.S.A. Rating. English Rating These ratings are for Canadian programs that are broadcast in English. French Rating These ratings are for Canadian p...
Page 38 - Using the Timer; Current Time
30 Me n u s Using the Timer Menu Current Time Set your TV to the current day and time. Press g to open Current Time menu: 1 Use the F or f button to enter the day and time, then press . 2 Press to exit the menu. Timer 1 and Timer 2 Scheduled viewing Use your timers settings to program your TV by day...
Page 39 - Using the Setup; Info Banner
31 M e nus Using the Setup Menu Caption Vision Closed-Captioning Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast with closed caption).Press F or f to select one of the following options: CC1, 2, 3, 4: Displays printed dialogue and sound effects of a program. Tex...
Page 41 - Other Information; Troubleshooting; General; Problem
33 Othe r In fo rm at ion Other Information Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your TV, try the suggestions below. If the problem persists, see “Contacting Sony” at the end of this section. General Problem Possible Remedies I want to reset the TV to the factory settings ❏ Turn on the TV. Whi...
Page 42 - Remote Control
34 Other Inf o rm atio n Remote Control Video Problem Possible Remedies I cannot operate the remote control ❏ Check the orientation of the batteries. ❏ Batteries could be weak. Replace them (page 2). ❏ Move the TV three to four feet away from fluorescent lights. I cannot change channels with the rem...
Page 43 - Contacting Sony
35 Othe r In fo rm at ion Audio Channels Contacting Sony Before calling our Customer Information Services Center, reset the TV to factory settings (see page 23). Please have your TV serial number ready. The number is located on the rear of your TV and on the front cover of this manual. Our Customer ...
Page 44 - Specifications
36 Other Inf o rm atio n Specifications For all models (except as noted) Television system American TV standard/NTSC Channel coverage VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna 75-ohm external antenna terminal for VHF/UHF Picture tube FD Trinitron ® tube Power requirements 120V, 60 Hz Supplied Accesso...
Page 45 - Index
37 Index 16:9 Enhanced 31 A Auto Program 15, 22Auto SAP 21 B Batteries Installation 2Brightness 20 C Cable 22Caption Vision 31Channel Fix 22Channel Label 23Channel Setup Menu 22Channel Skip/Add 23Color 20Connections Cable and antenna 6Connecting a Camcorder 13Connecting a DVD Player 12Connecting Hea...
