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; For the set with a three-wire grounding type AC plug
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; Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA
Contents Introduction Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA ® Features......................................................................... 1 About this Manual .......................................................................................................................... 2Batteries for th...
Page 9 - Introduction; Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features
1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony FD Trinitron WEGA ® . Introducing the FD Trinitron WEGA Features Some of the features you will enjoy include: ❏ FD Trinitron Flat CRT — Delivers a picture with uncompromising accuracy and outstanding image detail via a technologically advan...
Page 10 - Press
2 About this Manual This manual provides instructions to help you enjoy your new TV. It shows you how to connect to an antenna or cable, cable box, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, stereo system, or camcorder. Once your TV is connected, follow the instructions and use the remote control to access the o...
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 Press to turn off the sound. Press again or press to restore sound. 2 SYSTEM OFF Press to turn off the equipment programmed into the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 5. ...
Page 13 - Programming the Remote Control
5 R e m o te Contr o l Programming the Remote Control If you have video equipment other than Sony brand (or if you have a Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) that you want to control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedure to program the remote control. 1 Check the list of “Manufacturer...
Page 15 - Using your TV Remote Control with Other Equipment
7 R e m o te Contr o l Using your TV Remote Control with Other Equipment Operating a VCR Press To Activate the remote control to operate the VCR (FUNCTION button) Power on/off the VCR (VCR/DVD green button) or , ENTER (using tuner) Change channels Play video tape Stop or Rewind or Fast-forward a vid...
Page 17 - onnections; Connecting Your TV; TV Rear Panel; Jack; This input connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable.; S VIDEO; This input connects to the component video Y, P
9 C onnections Connecting Your TV Read this section before setting up your TV for the first time. This section explains how to make the basic connections and how to connect optional equipment. TV Rear Panel Jack Description 1 VHF/UHF This input connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable. 2 S VIDEO Th...
Page 18 - Connections; Basic Connections; TV with Cable, Indoor, or Outdoor Antenna
10 Connections Basic Connections TV with Cable, Indoor, or Outdoor Antenna Depending on the cable system available in your home, choose one of the connections below: Use option B to connect the TV to a dipole antenna, also known as a “rabbit ears antenna“ (usually found in older homes). ✍ Converter ...
Page 19 - Connecting a TV and VCR; Program your Sony remote control to operate your VCR (see page 5).; Optional connection; Rear of TV
11 C onnections Connecting Additional Equipment Connecting a 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 VC...
Page 20 - Using your TV with this connection; To activate your remote, press
12 Connections TV and Cable Box Some cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals that require a cable box to view all channels. If you subscribe to such type of service, use this connection. 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the IN jack on your cable box. 2 Connect a coaxi...
Page 21 - change channels through your TV; VCR
13 C onnections Connecting a TV, VCR, and Cable Box Use this connection if you subscribe to a cable system that scrambles some channels (pay channels), but not all of them. This setup allows you to: ❏ change channels through your cable box or VCR when you are receiving a scrambled signal ❏ change ch...
Page 23 - Satellite receiver; cable
15 C onnections Connecting a 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/V...
Page 24 - the IN jack on your satellite receiver
16 Connections Connecting a TV, VCR, Cable/Antenna, and Satellite Receiver using Composite Video (VIDEO/AUDIO L(MONO), R) 1 Connect the cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on your satellite receiver. 2 Connect the single input jack of the splitter (not supplied) to your incoming cable/...
Page 26 - OUT on your satellite; From
18 Connections Connecting a TV, VCR, and Satellite Receiver using Component Video (Y, P B , P R ) 1 Connect the coaxial cable from your satellite antenna to SATELLITE IN on the satellite receiver. 2 Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service or antenna to the IN jack on your VCR. 3 Using a co...
Page 27 - Connecting a DVD Player using Component Video (Y, P; Rear of DVD Player
19 C onnections Connecting a DVD Player using Composite Video (VIDEO/AUDIO L(MONO),R) Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your DVD player to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your TV. Optional connection ❏ For better picture quality, use S VIDEO instead of the yellow video cable. S V...
Page 28 - buttons on the remote.
20 Connections Connecting an Audio System 1 Using audio/video cables (not supplied), connect AUDIO OUT on your TV to one of the unused line inputs (e.g. TV, AUX, TAPE2) on your stereo. 2 Set the Speaker option to Off. For more instructions, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 29. 3 After you ...
Page 29 - For video tape editing, connect the VCR to the following sources:; or
21 C onnections Connecting for Video Tape Editing (VCR and Camcorder) 1 For video tape editing, connect the VCR to the following sources: ❏ If you are connecting a VCR, use audio/video cables (not supplied) to connect AUDIO/VIDEO OUT on your first VCR to AUDIO/VIDEO IN on your second VCR (option 1a)...
Page 31 - Fu; Using Basic Functions; Setting Up the TV; To perform Auto Program again
23 B a si c Fu nctions 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 In...
Page 32 - Quick Start to the Menus; Menu; Adjust your picture settings.
24 Ba si c F u n c tion s Quick Start to the Menus The following settings are available in your on-screen menus. For more details on how to use the menus, see “Using the Menus” on page 27. Menu Allows you to Adjust your picture settings. Change your audio settings. Customize your channel settings. S...
Page 35 - Me; Using the Menus; Using the Remote Control to Navigate the On-Screen Menus; How to Access Menus; To Access Menus; Move
27 Me n u s Using the Menus This section shows the options available for setting up and adjusting the TV. Using the Remote Control to Navigate 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 curs...
Page 36 - Using the Video
28 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 37 - Using the Audio; Stabilizes volume
29 Me n u s 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 t...
Page 38 - Speaker
30 Me n u s Speaker Custom selection of audio output source Use the F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press to select it. On: Select to listen to the sound from the TV speakers with or without a separate stereo system. Off: Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen t...
Page 39 - Using the Channel Setup; channels; Cable
31 Me n u s Using the Channel Setup Menu Favorite Channels Quick access to favorite channels 1 Use the F or f buttons to highlight the position (1-5) where you want to set a favorite channel, then press . 2 Use the F or f buttons to find the channel you want to add to your favorite channels. 3 Press...
Page 40 - Auto Program; Label up to 40; Label
32 Me n u s Auto Program Perform Auto Program whenever setting up your TV. Auto Program will search for available channels and program receivable channels. Channel Skip/Add Use this feature after you run Auto Program to skip unwanted channels or add new ones. 1 Use the F or f buttons to highlight th...
Page 41 - Using the Parental Control; To use the Parental Control Menu; Use the
33 Me n u s Using the Parental Control Menu The Parental Control feature helps parents monitor what their children watch on television. To use the Parental Control Menu When you select the Parental Control menu, you are prompted to set a 4-digit password. You cannot access the Parent menu settings w...
Page 42 - Parental Control; Setting the Rating
34 Me n u s Parental Control Setting the Rating You can change the Rating by selecting one of the Parental Lock options. 1 With Lock highlighted, press . If you are not familiar with Parental Guideline rating system, use one of the following preset categories to simplify the rating selection: Child,...
Page 43 - Information for Parents; To view a program that exceeds the TV rating; Using the Custom Menu; Lock
35 Me n u s Information for Parents To view a program that exceeds the TV rating ❏ Press , then use the buttons to enter your password. Using the Custom Menu Follow the instructions on the screen to make your custom settings. Select the country desired for your TV’s rating limit. For more informatio...
Page 44 - United States: Selecting Custom Rating Options; Movie Rating
36 Me n u s 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 38.) Movie Rating This system defines the rating levels of movies shown in theaters and on prime cable ...
Page 45 - Unrated; Allow; Allows all unrated programs; Block; Blocks all unrated programs; Return; Select
37 Me n u s Unrated You have the option of blocking TV programs or movies that are not rated. ✍ If you choose to block unrated TV programs, please be aware that the following programs may be blocked: emergency broadcasts, political programs, pro, news, public service announcements, religious program...
Page 46 - Canada: Selecting Custom Rating Options; English Rating; Rating; Defined as; PG
38 Me n u s 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 ...
Page 47 - Using the Timer; Current Time
39 Me n u s Using the Timer Menu Current Time Set your TV to the current day and time. Press to open the Current Time menu: 1 Use the F or f buttons to enter the correct day and time, then press . 2 Press to exit the menu. Timer 1 and Timer 2 Scheduled viewing Use the timers to program your TV to tu...
Page 48 - Using the Setup
40 Me n u s Using the Setup Menu Caption Vision Closed-Captioning Allows you to select from three closed-caption modes for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning.Use the F or f buttons to highlight one of the following options, then press to select it. Off: Caption Vision is not activate...
Page 49 - Other Information; Troubleshooting; General; Problem
41 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 50 - Remote Control; Check the orientation of the batteries.
42 Other Inf o rm atio n Remote Control Programming The Remote Control Problem Possible Remedies I cannot operate the remote control ❏ Press TV (FUNCTION) when operating your TV. ❏ Check the orientation of the batteries. ❏ Batteries could be weak. Replace them (page 2). ❏ Move the TV three to four f...
Page 52 - Channels; Contacting Sony; Make sure
44 Other Inf o rm atio n 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 Informa...
Page 53 - Specifications
45 Othe r In fo rm at ion Specifications For all models (except as noted) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 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...
Page 55 - Index
47 Index 16:9 Enhanced 40 A Audio Out 30 Auto Program 23 , 32 Auto SAP 29 B Batteries Inserting in remote 2 Balance 29 Bass 29 Brightness 28 C Cable 31 Caption Vision 40 Channel Fix 31 Channel Label 32 Channel Skip/Add 32 ClearEdge VM 28 Color 28 Color Temperature 28 Connections Cable and antenna 10...
Page 56 - Sony Corporation
