KV-28FQ75Ucover.fm Page 0 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:01 AM R 4-205-563-64 420556364 Trinitron Colour Television Instruction Manual KV-28FQ75 U KV-32FQ75 U © 2000 by Sony Corporation Printed in UK KV-28FQ75Ucover.fm Page 1 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:01 AM NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM 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 13 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e. marked with T or ) must be used. When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted with a 13 AMP FUSE, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 13 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. ASA FUSE 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 outlet 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 or coloured green or green and yellow. WARNING To prevent shock hazard, 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 fire or shock hazard, 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. · · · 420556364(GB) Pages 1-15.fm Page -1 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:02 AM 420556364(GB) Pages 1-15.fm Page 0 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:02 AM Safety Information For your safety This set is to operate on a 220-240V AC supply only. Take care not to connect too many appliances to the same power socket as this could result in fire 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 fire 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 qualified personnel. Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the TV. Refer to qualified 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 fire 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 or excessively dusty places. Do not install the TV where it may be exposed to mechanical vibrations. To prevent fire, keep inflammable objects or naked lights (eg candles) away from the TV. Clean the TV with a soft, lightly dampened cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner or any other chemicals to clean the TV. Do not scratch the TV screen. 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 qualified service personnel. Do not cover the ventilation openings of the TV with items such as curtains or newspapers etc. 420556364(GB) Pages 1-15.fm Page 1 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:02 AM Safety Information Safety Information Always use TV stands that are strong and stable enough to support the weight and size of this TV. Due to the unique floating design of this TV, Sony highly recommend you use their designated stands, SU-28FQ1 for KV-28FQ75 model and SU-32FQ1 for KV-32FQ75 model. If this recommended option is not taken, it is vitally important to ensure that any cabinet or table has a large enough surface area to accommodate all three legs of the TV without any overlap. Do not block or cover the ventilation openings. For ventilation, leave a space of at least 10 cm all around the set. Table of Contents Table of Contents Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Checking the accessories supplied Inserting batteries into the remote control Connecting the TV Switching on the TV Using the joystick Tuning your TV Finding your video channel 2 2 3 4 4 5 5 Operation Overview of the TV set buttons Overview of the remote control buttons NexTView Teletext Using Multi PIP Operating PAP (Picture and Picture) Using the TV menu system Adjusting the picture and sound Using the Features menu Changing the screen size Re-arranging the TV channels Manually tuning the TV Naming a channel Skipping programme positions Using the `Further Programme Preset' feature Selecting the `Demo' feature Adjusting the picture rotation Adjusting the picture geometry for an RGB source Inputting your personal ID Presetting and naming input signals 6 7 8 10 12 12 13 13 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 Additional Equipment Connecting additional equipment to the TV Additional information when connecting equipment Smartlink Remote control of other Sony equipment 21 22 22 22 Additional Information Specifications Channel Display Table Troubleshooting 23 23 24 1 420556364(GB) Pages 1-15.fm Page 2 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:02 AM Installation Follow steps 1-7 to install the TV and view TV programmes. 1. Checking the accessories supplied Batteries Remote control 2. Inserting batteries into the remote control Always observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environmentally friendly way. 2 420556364(GB) Pages 1-15.fm Page 3 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:02 AM Installation 3. Connecting the TV Connecting an aerial to your TV If you are not connecting your TV to a VCR, please connect the aerial lead (as shown left) and proceed to section `4.Switching on the TV'. If you are connecting your TV to a VCR please refer to the section below. 1. Connect your existing aerial lead to the socket marked on the rear of the TV set. Connecting an aerial and VCR to your TV The scart lead is optional. If it can be used however, this additional connection can improve picture and sound quality when in play mode. scart lead (not supplied) OUT IN existing aerial lead AC IN AERIAL ANTENNA 1. Connect your existing aerial lead to your VCR as shown. 2. Connect the VCR aerial lead from the RF OUT socket on the back of the VCR to the aerial socket on the back of the TV as shown. 3. Connect the scart lead (if used) to the AV2 socket on the rear of the TV set. 4. Connect the VCR set to the mains and switch on. 5. Insert a pre-recorded tape into the VCR and press the `PLAY' button. This enables the TV set to locate and store the video channel during the `Tuning your TV' procedure on page 5. 3 420556364(GB) Pages 1-15.fm Page 4 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:02 AM Installation 4. Switching on the TV 1. Connect the TV plug to the mains socket (220-240V AC, 50Hz) and switch on. 2. Push in the on/off button on the front of the TV. If the standby mode indicator on the front of the TV is lit, press the TV / button on the remote control to switch on the TV set. Please be patient as the picture may take a few moments to appear on the TV screen. 5. Using the joystick Moving the joystick Pressing the joystick To move around the menus press the relevant arrow button. To select an item in a menu press the OK button down in the middle. 4 420556364(GB) Pages 1-15.fm Page 5 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:02 AM Installation 6. Tuning your TV Before you tune your TV, you will be asked to set your language and country. 1. The Language/Country menu appears on the TV screen with the word `English' highlighted. 2. Press the v or V buttons on the remote control to select your chosen language then press the OK button to confirm. The country menu appears on screen with the word `OFF' highlighted. Select `OFF' if you do not want your channels stored in a given channel sequence starting from programme position 1. 3. Press v or V to select the country in which you wish to operate the TV then press the OK button to confirm your choice. 4. The `autotune' menu appears on the TV screen in your selected language. Press the OK button to confirm. 5. Ensure the aerial is connected as instructed, then press the OK button to confirm. The TV starts to automatically search and store all available channels for you. This may take a few minutes please be patient and do not press any buttons. 6. Once the TV has tuned all available channels the `Programme Sorting' menu appears on the TV screen enabling you to change the order of the channels on your TV. If you wish to change the channel order, press the v or V buttons to select the channel you want to move, then press B. Press the v or V buttons to select the new programme number position for your selected channel then press the OK button to confirm. The selected channel now moves to its new programme position and the other channels move accordingly. Repeat this procedure if you wish to sort the order of other channels on your TV. 7. Press the MENU button to remove the menu from the TV screen. 8. Press the PROGR+/- or the numbered buttons to view the TV channels. Note: If you would like to stop the autotune process at any stage, press the OK button. Language/Country Italiano Français Español English Deutsch Dansk Cestina Language Country Select Language: Confirm: OK Language/Country Greece Great Britain Germany France Finland Denmark Czech Rep. 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 Language Country Select Country: Confirm: OK : : : : Programme Sorting PROG CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 C03 C05 C07 C08 C09 C11 C12 C13 C14 C15 C16 LABEL TV 5 PRO 7 EU-SP SWF RTL SAT MDR DDI DSF RTL 2 KAB 1 Select Prog: Confirm: Programme Sorting PROG CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 C03 C05 C07 C08 C09 C11 C12 C13 C14 C15 C16 LABEL TV 5 PRO 7 EU-SP SWF RTL SAT MDR DDI DSF RTL 2 KAB 1 C03 TV 5 Select Position: Move: OK 7. Finding your video channel If you have connected a VCR to your TV, you now need to find your video channel. 1. Press the PROGR+/- buttons on the TV remote control until your video picture appears on the TV screen. Note: If you wish to move your video channel to a different programme position, refer to the `Re-arranging TV channels' section of this instruction manual. 5 420556364(GB) Pages 1-15.fm Page 6 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:02 AM Operation Overview of the TV set buttons Push up on the control panel (as shown) to access the front input sockets and TV buttons. The control panel drops down. Master Reset button Press to return the picture and sound levels to factory settings. The Sony logo will appear on the screen followed by the `Autotune' screen. If you do not wish to retune your TV, then press the b button on your remote control. Programme Up (+) or Down (-) buttons Press to select TV channels. Video input button Press to select the input signals from VCR etc. Volume control buttons Press to increase (+) /decrease (-) volume. 6 420556364(GB) Pages 1-15.fm Page 7 Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:02 AM Operation Overview of the remote control buttons To mute sound Press to mute TV sound. Press again to restore the sound. To return to TV mode Press to return to the normal operation from teletext mode or standby mode. To select Teletext Press to switch Teletext on and off. To select Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Press to switch EPG on and off. To freeze the picture Press if you wish to make a note of some information on the TV screen eg a telephone number. Press again to return to normal TV mode. To select channels Press the numbered buttons to select channels. For double digit programme numbers, e.g.23, press -/- first, then the buttons 2 and 3. To display picture menu Press to change th ...