Sony WEGA KE-42MR1 User manual

4-093-114-11 (1)
Flat Panel Colour TV
KE-42MR1
KE-50MR1
2002 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Bedienungsanleitung
Manual de instrucciones
Mode d’emploi
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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 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or
BSI to BS 1362 (i.e. marked with or ) must be used.
When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted with a 5 AMP FUSE, otherwise the
circuit should be protected by a 5 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.
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 outlets 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 Yor coloured
green or green and yellow.
WARNING
• To prevent the risk of electric shock, 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 the risk of fire or electric shock, 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.
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing this Sony Flat Panel Colour Television.
Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
Symbols used in the manual
Table of Contents
Safety Information ..................................................................................................................................5
Precautions ............................................................................................................................................12
Checking the Accessories Supplied ...................................................................................................14
Overview
Overview of the Display Unit .............................................................................................................15
Overview of the Media Receiver Unit Buttons and Indicators ......................................................16
Overview of the Remote Control Buttons .........................................................................................17
Installation
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control .....................................................................................19
Connecting the Display Unit to the Media Receiver Unit ..............................................................20
Connecting the Aerial and VCR .........................................................................................................22
First Time Operation
Switching On the TV and Tuning the TV Automatically ...............................................................23
Menu System
Introducing and Using the Menu System ......................................................................................... 26
Picture Adjustment ...............................................................................................................................26
Sound Adjustment ................................................................................................................................28
Screen Control .......................................................................................................................................30
Features ..................................................................................................................................................33
Set Up .....................................................................................................................................................37
Timer .......................................................................................................................................................41
Unit Status ..............................................................................................................................................44
"Memory Stick"
About a “Memory Stick” ..................................................................................................................... 45
Inserting and Removing a “Memory Stick”...................................................................................... 48
Using the “Memory Stick” (Memory Stick Home) .......................................................................... 49
.........Important information.
.........Information on a feature.
1,2 ...........Sequence of instructions.
....Shaded buttons on the remote
control show you the buttons you
have to press to follow the sequence
of instructions.
..........Informs you of the result of
instructions followed.
OK
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Teletext
Teletext ...................................................................................................................................................57
NexTView
NexTView ...............................................................................................................................................58
Additional Information
Connecting Optional Equipment ....................................................................................................... 61
Using Optional Equipment ................................................................................................................. 65
Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD ................................................................................ 66
Specifications .........................................................................................................................................68
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................71
Television Channel Number Guide for United Kingdom .............................................................. 76
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Safety Information
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Safety Information
For Safety
Mains lead and display cable
Unplug the mains lead and
the display cable when
moving the set. Do not
move the set with the
mains lead and the display
cable plugged in. It may
damage the mains lead and the display cable and
result in fire or electric shock. If the set has been
dropped or damaged, have it checked immediately
by qualified service personal.
Medical
institution
Do not place this
unit in a place where
medical equipment
is in use. It may
cause malfunction
of medical instruments.
For the display unit
Installation
Installation of the display
unit on the wall should be
carried out by qualified
servicemen. Improper
installation may render
the unit unsafe in the
event of an earthquake, etc.
Carrying
Carrying the display unit
requires two or more
people. If you carry the
display unit in a manner
other than that specified,
it may drop and a serious injury may be caused.
Be sure two or more people carry the display
unit. When transporting, do not subject the
display unit to shocks or excessive vibration.
The display unit may fall and be damaged or
cause serious injury.
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6Safety Information
Installation and moving
Ventilation
Never cover the ventilation holes in
the cabinet. It may cause
overheating and result in fire.
Unless proper ventilation is
provided, the unit may gather dust
and get dirty. For proper
ventilation, observe the following:
• Do not install the unit turned backward or
sideways.
• Do not install the unit turned over or upside
down.
• Do not install the unit on a shelf or in a closet.
• Do not place the unit on a rug or bed.
• Do not cover the unit with cloth, such as curtains,
or items such as news papers, etc.
Outdoor use
Do not install this
unit outdoors. If the
unit is exposed to
rain, it may result in
fire or electric shock.
If the unit is exposed
to direct sunlight, the
unit may heat up and it may damage the unit.
Vehicle or ceiling
Do not install this unit in a
vehicle. Bumping of the
vehicle may cause the set
to fall down and cause
injury. Do not hang this
unit from the ceiling.
Ships and other
vessels
Do not install this
unit in a ship or
vessel. If the unit is
exposed to seawater,
it may cause fire or
damage the unit.
Water and moisture
Do not use this unit near water - for example, near a
bathtub or shower room. Also do not expose to rain.
It may result in fire or electric shock.
For the display unit
Optional accessories
Observe the following when
installing the display unit using a
stand or wall-mount bracket. If not,
the unit may fall and cause serious
injury.
• Be sure to follow the operating instructions
supplied with your stand when installing the
unit.
• Be sure to attach the brackets supplied with your
stand.
To prevent the unit from
falling
Place the display unit on a
secure, stable stand. Do not
hang anything on the display
unit. The unit may fall from the
stand or wall-hanging rack unit, causing
damage or serious injury.
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Safety Information
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Ventilation
Leave space around the unit. Otherwise, adequate air-circulation may be blocked causing overheating
which may cause fire or damage the unit.
For the display unit
When installing the display unit on the wall
When installing the display unit on the wall
Never install the unit as follows:
For the media receiver unit
Media receiver box: Front view
Place the media receiver unit on a
stable level surface so as not to block
the inlets at the bottom of the media receiver
unit.
Media receiver box: Top view
Never place the media receiver unit in a
confined space. It may cause overheating and
result in fire or damage the unit.
To ensure reliable operation of the unit leave
enough space for ventilation by the exhaust
fan.
30cm
10cm10cm
10cm
Leave
at least
this
much
space.
30cm
10cm10cm
Leave
at least
this
much
space.
Air circulation is
blocked.
Air circulation is
blocked.
Wall
Wall
Leave at
least
this
much
space.
654321
PC MEMORY STICK
PROG
PROG
2cm
1cm
1cm 1cm
10cm
1cm 1cm
Front
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8Safety Information
Power Sources
Overloading
This set is designed to
operate on a 220-240V AC
supply only. Take care
not to connect too many
appliances to the same
mains socket as this could
result in fire or electric shock.
Mains lead
protection
Pull out the mains
lead by the plug. Do
not pull on the mains
lead itself.
Mains
Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.
Insert the plug fully into the mains. If
it is loose, it may cause arcing and
result in fire. Contact your electrician
to have the mains socket changed.
Wiring
Unplug the mains lead when wiring cables. Be
sure to unplug the mains lead for your safety,
when hooking up.
Moisture
Do not touch the mains lead with a
wet hand. If you plug/unplug the
mains lead with a wet hand, it may
cause electric shock.
Cleaning
Clean the mains plug
regularly. If the plug is
covered with dust and it picks
up moisture, its insulation
may deteriorate and result in
fire. Unplug the mains plug and clean it
regularly.
Lightning storms
For your own safety, do not
touch any part of the set,
mains lead or aerial lead
during lightning storms.
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Safety Information
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Use
Damage requiring service
If the surface of the display unit cracks, do not touch
it until you have unplugged the mains lead.
Otherwise electric shock may result.
Ventilation holes
Do not insert anything in the
ventilation holes. If metal or
something flammable enters,
it may result in fire or electric
shock.
Servicing
Do not open the cabinet
or remove the rear cover
of the set. Refer to
qualified service
personnel only.
Moisture and
flammable objects
• Do not let this set get
wet. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the set. If
any liquid or solid
object does fall through, do not operate the
set. It may result in electric shock or damage
to the set. Have it checked immediately by
qualified personnel.
• To prevent fire, keep inflammable objects or
naked lights (e.g. candles) away from the
set.
For the media receiver unit
Object placement
Do not place anything heavy
on the media receiver unit. It
may damage the unit.
Liquid
Do not place objects
containing liquid on the
media receiver unit. It may
result in electric shock or
damage the unit.
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Additional Safety Information
Electric shock
Do not touch the unit with wet hands. Doing so may
cause electric shock or damage the unit.
Broken glass
Do not throw anything at
the unit. The screen glass
may explode by the impact
and cause serious injury.
Protruding location
Do not install the display unit in protruding
locations. If you install the unit in the following
locations, it may result in injury.
• Do not install the unit in a location where the unit
protrudes, such as on or behind pillar.
• Do not install the unit in a location where you
might bump your head on it.
Oils
Do not install this unit in restaurants that use
oil. Dust absorbing oil may enter into the unit
and damage the unit.
Placement
Never place the set in hot,
humid or excessively dusty
places. Do not install the set
where it may be exposed to
mechanical vibrations.
Corrosion
If you use this set near the seashore, salt may
corrode metal parts of the unit and cause
internal damage or fire. It may also shorten the
life of the unit. Steps should be taken to reduce
the humidity and temperature of the area
where the set is located.
Accessories
Secure the display unit properly.
If the display unit is not secured properly, it may fall
and cause injury. Take measures to prevent this by
using a stand or other apparatus on the floor or wall
in the specified manner, referring to the operating
instructions supplied with your stand.
Recommended place for
the media receiver unit
Place the media receiver
unit on a stable, level
surface. Otherwise, the
media receiver unit may fall
and cause injury. Use an optional Sony stand,
which has adequate strength.
Weight
Do not stand on the media receiver
unit. The unit may fall or be broken,
causing injury. Pay special attention
when little children are likely to
come near the set.
Cleaning
Unplug the mains lead when cleaning this unit.
If not, it may result in electric shock.
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