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

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.

(continued)

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4Table of Contents

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

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.

(continued)

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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.

(continued)

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Safety Information

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

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

Leave at

least

this

much

space.

654321

MEMORY STICK

PROG

2cm

1cm

1cm 1cm

10cm

1cm 1cm

Front

(continued)

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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.

(continued)

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Safety Information

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.

(continued)

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10 Safety Information

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.

(continued)

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