Sony KLV 26HG2 manual

© 2003 Sony Corporation 4-101-857- 11 (1) LCD Color TV Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please r ead this manual thoroughly and retain it for futur e refer ence. KL V -26HG2 Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV and on the carton (white label). Record these numbers in the spaces provided b[...]

2 W ARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, 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 m a gnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert t[...]

3 Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such [...]

4 Table of Contents Ta b le of Contents Installing and Connecting the TV Unpacking .................................................. 6 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control ................................................... 6 Identifying Front and Rear Connectors ... 7 Basic Connections (Connecting Cable TV or an Antenna) ..................[...]

5 Table of Contents “Memory Stick” About the “Memory Stick” ...................... 56 Features of the Memory Stick Home ..... 58 Inserting and Removing a “Memory Stick” ................................... 60 Inserting a “Memory Stick” ............... 60 Removing a “Memory Stick” ............. 60 Displaying the Memory Stick Home [...]

6 Installing and Connecting the TV Installing and Connecting the TV Unpac king When you unpack this unit, make sure it includes the following: Operating Instructions Warranty Card Product Registration Inser ting Batteries into the Remote Contr ol Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram insid[...]

7 Installing and Connecting the TV Identifying Fr ont and Rear Connector s TV front panel 1 VIDEO 2 IN (pages 12 - 14, 17) Connects to the output jacks of your VCR or other video equipment. 2 Headphones jack Connects to your headphones. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug adaptor (not supplied). 3 Memory Stick slot (page 6[...]

8 Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting directl y to cable or an antenna VHF only or VHF/UHF or cable Note It is strongly recommended to connect the antenna using a 75- ohm coaxial cable to get optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio noise and the like, resulting in signal deterioration. If you use a[...]

9 Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting the P ower Cor d Complete other connections prior to connecting the power cord. 1 Connect the power cord to the AC IN connector of the TV. 2 Connect the other plug of the power cord to a wall outlet. Wall outlet For 120 V AC AC power cord (supplied)[...]

10 Installing and Connecting the TV Bundling Cor ds and Cables You can organize the cables in the back of the TV. 1 Bundle the cables and secure them with the clips on both sides of the TV. Notes • It may not be possible to fasten with clips if cables are too thick. • If all the cables cannot be stored inside, you may leave some of them hanging[...]

11 Installing and Connecting the TV Attaching the Rear Co ver Hold the rear cover as illustrated below, fitting the five pegs on the rear cover into the corresponding holes on the TV, then push the rear cover back onto the TV. Remo ving the rear cover 1 Hold the lower right (or left) corner of the rear cover as illustrated below and pull it towards[...]

12 Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a VCR and Cab le TV Use this hookup if: • You subscribe to a cable TV system that does not require a cable box. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s IN jack. 2 Using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the T[...]

13 Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jac[...]

14 Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack. 3 Using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT [...]

15 Installing and Connecting the TV When using your audio system speakers Set “Speaker” in the (Audio) menu to “Off.” The TV’s sound is not output from the AUDIO OUT jacks when “Speaker” is set to “On.” You can still control the volume output from your audio system using the TV’s remote control (see “Programming the remote con[...]

16 Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a D VD Pla y er with Component Video Connector s This is the preferred hookup to use if: • Your DVD player has component (Y, P B , P R ) jacks. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using a component video cable, connect the DVD player’s Y, P B and P R jacks to the Y, P B an[...]

17 Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a D VD Pla y er with A/V Connectors Use this hookup if: • Your DVD player does not have component (Y, P B , P R ) jacks. Tip If your DVD player has component video output connectors, for best picture quality, use the connection described on page 16. Disconnect all power sources before making any conn[...]

18 Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a Digital TV Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using a component video cable, connect the Digital TV receiver’s Y, P B and P R jacks to the Y, P B and P R jacks on the TV. Use the VIDEO 3 IN connections. Note Component video (Y, P B , P R ) connection is necessary[...]

19 Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using a component video cable, connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s Y, P B and P R jacks to the Y, P B and P R jacks on the TV. Use the VIDEO 3 IN connections. Note Component video (Y, P B , P R ) connectio[...]

20 Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver with D VI- HDTV Connector Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using a DVI-D single link cable, connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s DVI-HDTV connector to the TV’s DVI-HDTV connector. Use the VIDEO 4 IN connections. Note The DVI-HDTV VIDEO c[...]

21 Installing and Connecting the TV Setting the Channels After you finish connecting your TV, you can run Auto Program to set up your channels. The Auto Setup menu appears when you turn your TV on for the first time after installing it. To skip channels, see page 22. 2 Press CH+ on the remote control or on the side panel of your TV to perform Auto [...]

22 Installing and Connecting the TV To lock in a TV channel If you have connected a cable box or satellite receiver to your TV, and do not intend to connect any other audio or video equipment, it is recommended that you lock in a TV channel. Doing so will ensure no accidental channel switch when using your TV. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press V / v to select [...]

23 Installing and Connecting the TV 1 Press MENU. 2 Press V / v to select (Setup), then press . 3 Press V / v to select “Language,” then press . 4 Press V / v to select your preferred language, then press . 5 Press MENU to exit the menu screen. 2 - 4 1, 5 Selecting the On-screen Menu Langua ge You can select the language to be displayed in all [...]

24 Watching the TV MUTING DISPLAY SYSTEM OFF 1 2 W atching the TV 2 3 W atc hing the TV JUMP 1/ I 1 Press POWER on the remote control. Tip When the 1/ (Standby/Sleep) indicator goes off, press I (power) on the TV. 2 Select the desired channel using the 0-9 and ENT (enter) buttons. Press 0-9 to select a channel. The channel changes after 2 seconds. [...]

25 Watching the TV Off CC1 CC2 Te xt1 Te xt2 Te xt3 Te xt4 CC3 CC4 W atching with closed caption You can display Caption Vision if the broadcaster offers this service. , Press repeatedly until the desired Caption Vision appears. Each time you press the button, Caption Vision changes as follows: Select Off CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 Text1, Text2, Text3, Tex[...]

26 Watching the TV Selecting the Effect Mode “SRS WOW”* creates a panoramic stereo audio image by producing deep and rich bass tones and clear treble tones, enabling you to enjoy powerful sounds effects like those in a movie theater. You can set the Effect mode for each video input that can be selected using the TV/VIDEO button, and store it in[...]

27 Watching the TV 1 Press MENU. 2 Press V / v to select (Audio), then press . 3 Press V / v to select “Effect,” then press . 4 Press V / v to select “SRS WOW,” then press . 5 Press MENU to exit the menu screen. Tip Pressing the /TV/SAT button also lets you select “SRS WOW” and “Off.” Notes • You cannot select the Effect mode if ?[...]

28 Watching the TV Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom , Wide Zoom “Wide Zoom” enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much as possible. Wide Zoom Original Picture • Normal 4:3 aspect ratio picture • DTV 4:3 aspect ratio picture “Normal” returns the 4:3 picture to its original size. Normal Original Picture[...]

29 Watching the TV Changing the Wide Screen Mode using the menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Press V / v to select (Screen), then press . 3 Press V / v to select the option you want to set, then press . 4 Press V / v to select the desired screen mode, then press . 5 Press MENU to exit the menu screen. , Video Exit: Set : Select : Return Mode: Vivid Picture: 50 [...]

30 Watching the TV Tip To change from one Wide Screen Mode to another, use the WIDE MODE button on the remote control. Notes • The 4:3 Default functions only when the TV receives 480i or 480p signals. • If “4:3 Default” is set to anything but “Off,” the Wide Screen Mode setting changes only for the current channel. When you change chann[...]

31 Watching the TV Using the Freeze Function You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press FREEZE. The picture freezes. Press FREEZE again, and the frozen picture is released, and the picture begins to move again. Tip While the picture is [...]

32 Watching the TV Setting the Video Inputs You can enjoy images (and sound) from optional video equipment connected to this unit by selecting the appropriate input. For details on connection, see pages 8 through 20. 1 0-9 and ENT (enter) buttons CH +/– 1 Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until the desired video input appears. Each time you press TV/VIDE[...]

33 Watching the TV Using the Video Label Feature You can make settings for each video input by choosing the label displayed on the screen. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press V / v to select (Setup), then press . 3 Press V / v to select “Video Label,” then press . 4 Press V / v to select the video input (Video 1-4) you want to assign a label, then press . 5 [...]

34 Watching the TV Operating Optional Equipment with Y our TV Remote Contr ol Pr ogramming the remote control 2 3 4 1 5 The remote control is preset to operate Sony video equipment. Sony equipment Beta, ED Beta VCRs 8mm VCR VHS VCR DV VCR DVD player If you have video equipment other than Sony video equipment that you want to control with the TV’s[...]

35 Watching the TV Manufacturer Code Pentax 305, 304 Philco 308, 309 Philips 308, 309, 310 Pioneer 308 Quasar 308, 309, 306 RCA/PROSCAN 304, 305, 308, 309, 311, 312, 313, 310, 329 Realistic 309, 330, 328, 335, 324, 338 Sansui 314 Samsung 322, 313, 321 Sanyo 330, 335 Scott 312, 313, 321, 335, 323, 324, 325, 326 Sharp 327, 328 Signature 2000 338, 327[...]

36 Watching the TV Operating optional equipment Operating a VCR To Turn on/off Control a VCR Change channels Record Play Stop Fast forward Rewind Pause Search the picture forward or backward Press VCR/DVD (POWER) VCR/DVD (FUNCTION) CH +/– N and z simultaneously N x M m X (press again to resume normal playback) M or m during playback (release to r[...]

37 Watching the TV Using F a v orite Channels You can select programs from a list of favorite channels that you preset. Setting y our fav orite channels 1, 7 2 - 6 1 Press MENU. , Video Exit: Set : Select : Return Mode: Vivid Picture: 50 Brightness: 50 Color: 25 Hue: 0 Sharpness: 3 Backlight: 5 Color T emp.: Cool CineMotion: Off Dynamic Picture: On[...]

38 Watching the TV W atching fav orite channels 1 2 , , ABC Fa vo r ite Channels 1 : ABC 2 : HBO 3 : MTV 4 : FO X 5 : CBS 6 : COMED 7 : 7 8 : 8 1 Press FAVORITES. The Favorite Channels list appears. 2 Press V / v to select the desired channel, then press . The selected channel will be displayed. Tip If you make an optional label using “Channel La[...]

39 Watching the TV 2 Press V / v to select (Channel), then press . 3 Press V / v to select “Channel Label,” then press . 4 Press V / v to select “Channel,” then press . 5 Press V / v to scroll through the channel numbers you want to assign a label, then press . 6 Press V / v to select “Label,” then press . 7 Press V / v to scroll throug[...]

40 Using Advanced Features Using Ad v anced Features To adjust the setting Maximize the setting value To change the menu color You can choose the menu color from two types by selecting “Menu Color” in the (Setup) menu, then selecting “White” or “Black.” Minimize the setting value , Picture: 50 (Example: when selecting “Picture” in t[...]

41 Using Advanced Features 1 Receive the picture you want to adjust, then press MENU. 2 Press V / v to select (Screen), then press . 3 Press V / v to select “Vertical Center,” then press . 4 Press V / v / B / b to adjust the position, then press . 5 Press MENU to exit the menu screen. Adjusting the Picture P osition You can move the position of[...]

42 Using Advanced Features 1 Press MENU. 2 Press V / v to select (Video), then press . 3 Press V / v to select “Mode,” then press . 4 Press V / v to select the Picture Mode you want to adjust, then press . 5 Press V / v to select “Picture,” then press . Adjusting the Picture Quality You can adjust the picture quality for each Picture Mode ([...]

43 Using Advanced Features 6 Press V / v / B / b to make the desired adjustment, then press . Adjustable options Option Picture Brightness Color Hue* Sharpness** Backlight * The adjustment is not available for the followings: – 480i, 480p, 1080i and 720p signals input to VIDEO 3 IN – 480p, 1080i and 720p signals input to VIDEO 4 IN – Digital [...]

44 Using Advanced Features Press V / b To increase higher- pitched sounds. To increase lower- pitched sounds. To emphasize the right speaker. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press V / v to select (Audio), then press . 3 Press V / v to select the option you want to adjust, then press . 4 Press V / v / B / b to make the desired adjustment, then press . Option Treble[...]

45 Using Advanced Features Tip You can adjust each option by referring to the value beside each option indicator. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other options. 6 Press MENU to exit the menu screen. To reset to the factory settings Press RESET while the menu is on the screen and the cursor is located on the right side of any menu item. Note Resett[...]

46 Using Advanced Features Using the P arental Contr ol Feature The TV programs and movies shown on TV are given a rating signal based on the following rating systems. In U.S.A.: U.S. Television Parental Guidelines to rate television programs (U.S. TV ratings), and Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) Guidelines to rate movies including tho[...]

47 Using Advanced Features Activ ating the P arental Contr ol f eature 1 Press MENU. 2 Press V / v to select (Parent), then press . 1, 8 3 2, 4 - 7 , Video Exit: Set : Select : Return Mode: Vivid Picture: 50 Brightness: 50 Color: 25 Hue: 0 Sharpness: 3 Backlight: 5 Color T emp.: Cool CineMotion: Off Dynamic Picture: On TV , Parent TV Exit: Back: En[...]

48 Using Advanced Features To change the password 1 Press MENU. 2 Press V / v to select (Parent), then press . 3 Enter your four-digit password using the 0-9 buttons. The Parent menu options appear. 4 Press V / v to select “Change Password,” then press . 5 Enter a new four-digit password using the 0-9 buttons. 6 Enter the password set in step 5[...]

49 Using Advanced Features 1 Perform steps 1 to 6 in “Activating the Parental Control feature” on page 47 to display the Lock options. 2 Press V / v to select “Custom,” then press . To select a rating in Canada, go to step 6. Selecting a Custom Rating If you want to select the ratings to be blocked from “Custom” once you have activated [...]

50 Using Advanced Features , Par ent TV TV Rating Select : Back: Exit: Set : Return Rating Content TV -Y : – TV -Y7: – FV: – TV -G: – TV -PG: – D:– L: – S: – V: – TV -14: D: L: – S: V: TV -MA: L: S: V: Example: TV rating in U.S.A. , Par ent TV TV Rating Select : Back: Exit: Set : Return Rating Content TV -Y : – TV -Y7: – FV:[...]

51 Using Advanced Features Option Description Allow Block Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating. Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating. (Continued) 9 Repeat step 8 for other extenders. All programs that match the ratings you select and higher, except for the extenders that were canceled, will be[...]

52 Using Advanced Features U.S. TV ratings U.S. TV ratings are for TV programs rated according to the U.S. Television Parental Guidelines. Option TV-Y (All Children) TV-Y7 (Directed to Older Children) TV-G (General Audience) TV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) Description This program [...]

53 Using Advanced Features About the extenders of U.S. TV ratings TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA ratings have additional content ratings called “extenders” to define additional viewing limits. The extenders are defined as follows: Option FV (Fantasy Violence) D (sexually suggestive Dialog) L (coarse Language) S (Sexual situations) V (Violence) D[...]

54 Using Advanced Features Canadian French Language ratings The Canadian French Language ratings are for TV programs in French broadcast in Canada. Option G (General) 8 ans+ (8+ General — Not recommended for young children) 13 ans+ (Programming may not suitable for children under the age of 13) 16 ans+ (Programming is not suitable for children un[...]

55 Using Advanced Features T urning Off the TV A utomatically You can set the TV to turn off automatically after a predetermined period of time (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes). SLEEP Press SLEEP repeatedly until the desired period of time appears. Each time you press the button, the period of time changes as follows: While the Sleep timer is activa[...]

“Memory Stick” 56 “Memory Stic k” About the “Memory Stic k” What is a “Memory Stick”? A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data storage capacity that exceeds that of a floppy disk. A “Memory Stick” is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among [...]

“Memory Stick” 57 Notes on “Memory Stick Duo” • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with this unit, attach it to the Memory Stick Duo adapter before inserting it into the unit. • Make sure that you attach the “Memory Stick Duo” to the adapter correctly. • Make sure that you insert the Memory Stick Duo adapter correctly, otherwise the [...]

“Memory Stick” 58 Op tio n Date : No . Size : Se t : Se l : Se l ec t F o Di g i. C ame r Se l : Ba Se l ec t F o l der Dat e : 2 00 1 / FEB / 14 5 :2 5 P M Features of the Memory Stic k Home You can view files on a “Memory Stick” recorded and saved by a digital camera or a digital video camera recorder using this TV. Insert the “Memory S[...]

“Memory Stick” 59 Di g i. C a m Se l ec t F o l de Se l : D a t e : 2 00 1 / FEB /1 1 S iz e : 35 2x24 0 Se l : Ne xt : Full Sc r ee Me nu Rotate and view at a different angle • You can rotate your digital photos shot sideways (see page 65) Watch movies “Movie Player” • Playing Movies (“Movie Player”) (see page 66) Expand and watch [...]

“Memory Stick” 60 Inser ting and Remo ving a “Memory Stick” Inser ting a “Memory Stick” Insert the “Memory Stick” into the Memory Stick slot with the b mark facing forward as illustrated below until it clicks. The “Memory Stick” access lamp flashes, then goes out. Notes • Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick” correctly. If [...]

“Memory Stick” 61 Memory Stick Home Slide Show Option Digi. Camera Mode File : Date : No. : Size : Set : Sel : Select Folder Displa ying the Memory Stic k Home The Memory Stick Home feature allows you to display an index of thumbnail images that are on the “Memory Stick.” You can select an image from those to display on the full screen, pla[...]

“Memory Stick” 62 Slide Show Option Digi. Camera Mode File : 100MSDCF/CBAR0002.JPG Date : 2001/FEB/14 5:25PM No. : 2/25 Size : 640x480 Set : Sel : Select Folder Memory Stick Home The Memory Stick Home – A one-stop list f or all of y our digital photos and mo vies For details on the menu operations for each button, see the explanations provide[...]

“Memory Stick” 63 Pla ying “Slide Show” 1 Insert a “Memory Stick” that contains the images you want to view. Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick” correctly (see page 60). 2 Press (“Memory Stick”) on the remote control. The Memory Stick Home appears on the screen. 3 Press V / v to select “Select Folder,” then press . The Sele[...]

“Memory Stick” 64 Vie wing Photos Viewing digital photos at full- screen size 2 3 - 5 1 Insert a “Memory Stick” into the Memory Stick slot. Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick” correctly (see page 60). 2 Press (“Memory Stick”) and the Memory Stick Home screen appears. 3 Press V / v / B / b to select the digital photo you want to see[...]

“Memory Stick” 65 Rotating and vie wing y our digital photos You can rotate digital photos in 90 degree increments clockwise or counterclockwise. 2 3 - 6 1 Insert a “Memory Stick” into the Memory Stick slot. Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick” correctly (see page 60). 2 Press (“Memory Stick”), and the Memory Stick Home screen appea[...]

“Memory Stick” 66 Pla ying Mo vies (“Mo vie Pla yer”) 2 3 - 5 1 Insert a “Memory Stick” into the Memory Stick slot. Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick” correctly (see page 60). 2 Press (“Memory Stick”), and the Memory Stick Home screen appears. 3 Press V / v / B / b to select the movie you want to view, then press . The Index m[...]

“Memory Stick” 67 To switch the voice channel 1 Press V / v to select “Menu” on the Movie Player screen, then press . The Movie menu appears. 2 Press V / v to select “Audio Select,” then press . 3 Press V / v to select the item you want to set, then press . To return to the Movie Player screen While the movie is playing, press V / v / B[...]

“Memory Stick” 68 3 Press V / v / B / b to select the image you want to protect, then press . The Index menu appears. , Se l : B Se l ec t F o l der Date : 2001 / FEB / 14 5 :2 5 P M Di g i. C ame r 4 Press V / v to select “Protect,” then press . , Di g i. C ame r Se l : B Se l ec t F o l der Dat e : 2 00 1 / FEB / 14 5 :2 5 P M 5 Press V /[...]

“Memory Stick” 69 Deleting digital photos or mo vies You can delete unwanted files from a “Memory Stick.” However, please be careful when deleting files, as they cannot be recovered once they are deleted. 2 3 - 6 1 Insert a “Memory Stick” into the Memory Stick slot. Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick” correctly (see page 60). 2 Pre[...]

“Memory Stick” 70 About the Memory Stic k Home Menu Options You can check the “Memory Stick” type, or its current status. 2 3, 4 1 Insert a “Memory Stick” into the Memory Stick slot. Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick” correctly. (see page 60) 2 Press (“Memory Stick”), and the Memory Stick Home screen appears. 3 Press V / v to [...]

“Memory Stick” 71 Selecting a f older and viewing digital photos or mo vies To view digital photos or movies that have been made into albums and saved in a folder using a PC, you must first select the folder. To select these photos or movies, you must set “Digi. Camera Mode” to “Off” beforehand. Also, when “Digi. Camera Mode” is set[...]

“Memory Stick” 72 You can move up to the next level. Sor ting image files You can sort the image files stored on a “Memory Stick” by name or by recorded date order. To do this, first set “Digi. Camera Mode” on the Select Folder menu of the Memory Stick Home screen to “Off.” 2 3 - 6 1 Insert a “Memory Stick” into the Memory Stick[...]

“Memory Stick” 73 3 Press V / v to select “Option,” then press . The Option Settings menu appears. , 1 00 M S D CF Da t e : Se l ec t F o l der Se l : B 4 Press V / v to select “File,” then press . , 1 00 M S D CF Da t e : Se l ec t F o l der Se l : B 5 Press V / v to select “Sort,” then press . , 1 00 M S D CF Da t e : Se l : Se l [...]

“Memory Stick” 74 The image file is in the JPEG or MPEG1 format but is not DCF-compatible. There is a thumbnail image but it is not DCF- compatible. There is no selected image file. There is an image file but the thumbnail image is corrupted. The image file is corrupted. No Memory Stick Insert the “Memory Stick” into the Memory Stick slot c[...]

“Memory Stick” 75 Read Only Memory A read-only “Memory Stick” has been inserted. You cannot record or delete the data on a read-only “Memory Stick.”[...]

Additional Information 76 • Make sure the power cord is connected securely. • Turn on the power of the TV. • Check antenna/cable connections. • Set “Cable” to “Off” in the (Channel) menu (page 21). • Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV’s memory (page 21). • Perform Auto Program to a[...]

Additional Information 77 • Check antenna/cable connections. • Check the antenna location and direction. • Check if the antenna is broken or bent. • Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in normal use, 1-2 years at the seaside.) • Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, or hair[...]

Additional Information 78 “Memory Stick” Cannot insert the “Memory Stick” into the Memory Stick slot. Cannot delete a file or all materials. The still image files in the JPEG format stored in a “Memory Stick” cannot be displayed. The moving image files in the MPEG1 format stored in a “Memory Stick” cannot be displayed. The image is [...]

Additional Information 79 Specifications Television system: American TV standard Channel coverage: VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Screen size (measured diagonally): 26 inches Panel System: a-Si TFT Active Matrix LCD panel (Effective dots: more than 99.99%) Display resolution: 1,280 dots (horizontal) ?[...]

Additional Information 80 Inde x to P ar ts and Contr ols TV Fr ont panel I TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME VIDEO 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO A UDIO L R I 1/ “Memory Stick” Access indicator Standby/Sleep indicator page 24 Power indicator Remote Control sensor I (power) switch page 21 CHANNEL +/– buttons page 21 Tip The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Use [...]

Additional Information 81 Remote contr ol buttons Tip The MTS/SAP button, the number 5 button and the CH + button have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the TV. MUTING button page 24 VCR/DVD button page 34 SAT/CABLE button page 34 POWER switch page 24 PICTURE MODE button page 25 (“Memory Stick”) button page 61 WID[...]

Additional Information 82 Inde x F Favorite channels .................................. 37 Front and rear connectors ....................... 7 Full ........................................................ 28 I Input select ........................................... 32 J JUMP .................................................... 24 L Language select[...]

Additional Information 83[...]

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