Sony VMC-IL4415 User Manual

WARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV torain or moisture.This symbol is intended to alert the user to thepresence of

Introducing the Digital TV (DTV)4Button DescriptionsThe following table describes the buttons on the remote control’soutside and inside panels.Outside

Introducing the Digital TV (DTV)5qh MTS/SAP Press repeatedly to step through the Multi-channel TVSound (MTS) options:Stereo, Auto SAP,andMono.Alsoavai

Introducing the Digital TV (DTV)6Inside PanelYou can access the following buttons by lifting up the outside panel.Button Description1 TV/VCR Press to

Introducing the Digital TV (DTV)7Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is digital TV (DTV)?Digital television (or “DTV”) refers to the over-the-air televisio

Introducing the Digital TV (DTV)8Can this TV receive conventional analog broadcasts that are available today?Yes. This TV is designed to receive conve

9Connecting and Setting Up the DTV OverviewThis chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your DTV.Note About the AC Power CordThe AC p

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV10DTV Controls and ConnectorsFront Panel Controls The front panel provides convenient inputs for audio/videocomponent

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV11DTV Rear Panel 834721q;956qaConnection Description1 VHF/UHF Connects to your VHF/UHF antenna.2 CABLEConnects to you

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV12Basic Connections This section describes how to connect a VHF/UHF antenna, CATVcable, and CATV cable box.Connecting

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV13Connecting a CATV Cable or a CATV Cable Box CATV CableCATV Cable Box75-ohm CABLEcoaxial cableRear of DTVRear of DTV

Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are provided on the front of thisinstruction manual and at the rear of the TV. Refer to themwhenever you ca

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV14Connecting a VCR and CableUse this hookup if you have cable TV that does not require a cable box.1 Connect the cabl

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV15Connecting a VCR and Cable BoxUse this hookup if❑Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all ofthem

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV16✍IMPORTANT - To use the Twin View or Scrolling Index feature or to watch premium (scrambled) channels the VCR MUST

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV17Connecting Two VCRs for Tape EditingConnecting two VCRs together, then into the DTV, allows you toswitch between th

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV18Connecting a Satellite Receiver1Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’sSATELLITE IN jack.2U

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV19Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR1Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’sSATELLITE

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV20Connecting an Audio Receiver For better sound quality, you may want to connect your DTV to yourstereo system’s audi

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV21Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video ConnectorsThis is the preferred hookup to use if your DVD player hasco

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV22Connecting a DVD Player with A/V ConnectorsUse this hookup if your DVD player does not have component videoout jack

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV23Connecting a CamcorderFor easy connection of the camcorder, the DTV has front Audio andVideo inputs (shown below).

Important SafeguardsFor your protection, please read these instructions completely, andkeep this manual for future reference.Carefully observe and com

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV24Connecting a Device with an Optical IN ConnectorYou can use the DTV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUTPUT jack toconnect a

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV25Connecting i.LINK Compatible DevicesThis DTV is equipped with i.LINK, which provides a secure digital interface to

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV26Connecting Cables1Using an A/V cable, connect the i.LINK device’sAudioandVideoOUTjackstotheDTV’s Audio and Video IN

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV27Notes on Connecting i.LINK Devices❑To connect two or more i.LINK-capable devices, use i.LINKcables to connect them

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV28Completing i.LINK SetupBeforeyoucanuseani.LINKdevicewiththeDTV,youneedtoregister the device as follows.1After you’v

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV29Using the CONTROL S FeatureCONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sonyequipment with one remote cont

Connecting and Setting Up the DTV30Setting Up the DTV AutomaticallyThe first time you turn on the DTV, a series of screens guide youthrough the initia

31Using the DTV FeaturesOverviewThis chapter describes how to use features of your DTV.Topic PageUsing the Program Guide 32Using the Scrolling Index 3

Using the DTV Features32Using the Program Guide The Program Guide lets you select digital channels and subchannelsand review program information from

Using the DTV Features33Using the Scrolling IndexThe Scrolling Index lets you select programs from a scrolling index ofvideo pictures.1PressINDEX.The

Power-Cord ProtectionDo not allow anything to rest on or roll over thepower cord, and do not place the set where thepower cord is subject to wear or a

Using the DTV Features34Using Favorite Channels You can store up to 16 of your favorite channels in the FavoriteChannels list. You can use the Surf Fa

Using the DTV Features35Surfing the Favorite Channels List1PressSURF.The Surf Favorites screen appears, with the currently selectedprogram in the main

Using the DTV Features36Editing the Favorite Channels List1 Press MENU.2 Move the joystick to highlight the Channel Setup icon and press .3 Move the

Using the DTV Features37Using Wide Screen ModeWide Screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in severalWide Screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio).❑P

Using the DTV Features38Using Twin View Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources — from anantenna, VCR, DVD, etc., — on the screen at the

Using the DTV Features39Activating the PictureWith Twin View, the picture highlighted in blue is active. In the activepicture, you can:❑Change channel

Using the DTV Features40Changing the Picture SizeThe zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and rightpictures.When you adjust the tw

Using the DTV Features41Using the Freeze FunctionTheFREEZEbutton allows you to temporarily capture a program’spicture. You can use this feature to wri

Using the DTV Features42Using the i.LINK Control PanelThe i.LINK Control Panel lets you see a list of i.LINK devices that are connected to and communi

Using the DTV Features43Using the TimerYou can use the Timer to program the DTV to turn on and off and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled vie

ContentsIntroducing the Digital TV (DTV)Overview ...1Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega ...

Using the DTV Features445Move the joystickVandv to set the day(s), time (hour, minute,AM/PM), duration, and channel number. Press orb toconfirm each s

45Using the DTV MenusOverviewTo open and choose a menu1PressMENUto display the menu screen.2Move the joystickVorvto highlight the icon of the menu you

Using the DTV Menus46 Using the Video MenuTo select the Video menu1 Press MENU.2 Move the joystick V or v to highlight the Video icon and press .3

Using the DTV Menus47HueAdjust to increase or decrease the green tones.SharpnessAdjust to sharpen or soften the picture.Color Temp eratur eWhiteintens

Using the DTV Menus48 Using the Audio MenuTo select the Audio menu1 Press MENU.2 Move the joystick V or v to highlight the Audio icon and press .3

Using the DTV Menus49MTSEnjoy stereo,bilingual andmono programsStereoSelect for stereo reception when viewing aprogram broadcast in stereo.Auto SAPSel

Using the DTV Menus50 Using the Screen Mode MenuTo select the Screen Mode menu1 Press MENU.2 Move the joystick V or v to highlight the Screen Mode ico

Using the DTV Menus51Vertical CenterAllows you to move the position of the picture up anddown in the window. (Available only in Wide Zoom andZoom mode

Using the DTV Menus52 Using the Channel Setup MenuTo select the Channel Setup menu1 Press MENU.2 Move the joystick V or v to highlight the Channel Set

Using the DTV Menus53Channel Skip/AddAllows you to customize the channel list that appearswhen using theCH+/-buttons on the remote control. TheDTV mai

Using the DTV Menus54 Using the Parental Control MenuThe Parental Control menu allows you to set up the DTV to block programs according to their conte

Using the DTV Menus55Using the Parent MenuThe Parent menu includes the following options. If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating s

Using the DTV Menus56United States:Selecting Custom Rating OptionsFor the United States, the Custom Rating Menu includes thefollowing options. (For Ca

Using the DTV Menus57Canada: Selecting Custom Rating OptionsFor Canada, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options.(FortheUS,seepage56.)Vie

Using the DTV Menus58 Using the Setup MenuTo select the Setup menu1 Press MENU.2 Move the joystick V or v to highlight the Setup icon and press .3

Using the DTV Menus59Video InputAllows you to select labels to help you recognize devicesconnected to the audio/video jacks on the DTV. Forexample, if

Using the DTV Menus60Set Clock/TimersSelect to set the clock and to program your DTV to turn onand off at two scheduled viewing times. For details, se

61Other InformationOverviewThis chapter includes the following topics:Topic PageProgramming the Remote Control 62Operating Other Components withYour D

Other Information62Programming the Remote ControlThe remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.If you have video equipment other

Other Information63Tips❑If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one byone until you come to the correct code for your component.❑If

1Introducing the Digital TV (DTV)OverviewThis chapter gives an overview of the DTV features, defines thepackage contents, describes the remote control

Other Information64Manufacturer’s CodesVCRsLaserdisc PlayersDVD PlayersCable BoxesSatellite ReceiversManufacturer CodeSony 301, 302, 303Admiral (M. Wa

Other Information65Operating Other Components with Your DTV Remote ControlOperating a VCRMovetheslideswitchtothepositionyouprogrammedfortheVCR.Operati

Other Information66Operating a Cable BoxOperating a Satellite ReceiverOperating an MDP (Laserdisc Player)Move the slide switch to the position you pro

Other Information67About i.LINKi.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digitalaudio, and other data in two directions between

Other Information68TroubleshootingProblem Possible RemediesNo picture(screen not lit),no sound❏ If your DTV does not turn on, and a red light keeps fl

Other Information69If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sonytelevision, please cal

Other Information70SpecificationsDesign and specifications are subject to change without notice.Picture Tube FD Trinitron®tubeAntenna 75 ohm external

71Index0 – 9buttons54:3 aspect ratio374:3 Default settings50AADD FAVORITE button4,34Alternate Audio, setting49Alternate Video, setting47ANT button4ant

Index72exiting35using34–36features2Fixed, Audio Output setting49FREEZE button4,41Freeze, using41frequently asked questions7front panel controls, descr

Index73Rratings, setting54–57ratings, viewing blocked programs57rear panel connectors, described11Record buttons6remote controlinserting batteries3pro

Introducing the Digital TV (DTV)2Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new DTV include:❑Built-in Digital Television (DTV) Receiv

Index74Wide Screen, described2Wide Zoom mode, setting50Zzoom feature, with Twin View40Zoom mode, setting50

Introducing the Digital TV (DTV)3Package ContentsAlong with your new digital TV, the package contains a remotecontrol and two AA batteries. No additio