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Special
Features
Operation
Inputs/Outputs
Notes
Special
Features
FD Trinitron flat glass panel delivers images that
are virtually distortion free and help eliminate screen glare.
Dynamic Picture Processor maintains image
detail in both bright and dark areas of a scene
DRC-MF (Digital Reality
Creation, Multi-function): Allows you to enjoy a very
high resolution picture from any source by using digital processing to increase
NTSC resolution to 960i (4 times regular NTSC). This produces a finer,
more detailed image with fewer visible scan lines. You can select Interlaced
mode (recommended for moving pictures) or progressive mode (recommended for
still images and text).
Hi-Scan 1080i display: This unit
has two component video inputs which allow you to connect sources with component
video outputs (either standard NTSC or 480p, such as DVD players) or an optional
set-top digital box with component video output. These inputs will display
1080i signals as 1080i; 720p signals as 1080i; 480p inputs as 480p and 480i
inputs (regular NTSC) as 960i (through the use of Digital Reality
Creation)
Auto 16:9 Enhanced Mode
(V-Compression): This set uses a
special technique that gives you maximum picture quality when using anamorphic sources,
such as some DVDs. When using an anamorphic source, the height of each scanning line
is compressed for 33% better resolution, giving you the benefit of all 480 scanning
lines. You can select
from auto (activates automatically when a 16:9 signal is received), On (turns
this feature on manually) or Off (turns it off)
V-Chip Parental Control allows you to limit
the shows that can be viewed based on the television rating system.
3D Digital Comb Filter: Sony's best comb
filter uses frame memory to compare each TV scanning line with the corresponding line in
the previous and following frames - in addition to the lines above and below. This
gives maximum resolution and reduces video noise.
Velocity modulation scanning gives objects a
more detailed edge. You can select one of three levels or turn it off.
To enhance the sound from the set you can select
TruSurround (adds
a three-dimensional sound to stereo programs); Simulated which adds a
surround-like effect to mono channels, or Off.
Steady
Sound stabilizes the volume level (may
be turned on or off).
Dynamic Acoustic Chamber Speaker System
provides full, rich sound from the built in speakers.
Twin View Multi-Image Driver: Allows
you to watch two programs side by side with the ability to zoom in on any one of
the two pictures. You can change the size of either the left or right
picture and freeze a picture. You can watch pictures from two different sources
(such as 1080i and 480p) simultaneously.
Favorite channel with preview allows you to
store up to eight channels and to display a small window with the channel as you cycle
through the options.
Operation
Menus
Video:
- Mode: You can select Movie, standard,
vivid or Pro
- Picture, Brightness, Color, Hue, or sharpness
can be adjusted for each mode
- Color Temp (Color temperature):
You can
select Cool, Neutral or Warm
- VM (Velocity Modulation): You
can select High, Medium, Low or Off
- DRC-MF (Digital Reality
Creation-Multi Function): You can select Interlaced (Recommended for
moving pictures) or Progressive (Recommended for still images and text)
Audio:
- You can adjust the treble, bass, and balance
- Steady Sound
on or off: Stabilizes volume
- Effect: You can select
TruSurround (adds a three-dimensional sound to stereo programs); Simulated which adds
a surround-like effect to mono channels, or Off
- MTS: You can select stereo,
Auto-SAP or mono
- Speaker: You can turn the internal speakers
on or off
- Audio out: You can select variable or fixed
audio line output Only when speakers are turned off)
Channel:
- Favorite Channel: Allows you
to program up to 8 of your favorite channels to appear
- Cable: Can select on or off
depending on if you are using cable or over the air programming
- Channel fix:
Can select 2-6, Aux 2-6 or Video 1 (this is used
when you are using an external tuner such as a DBS receiver or cable box)
- Auto
Program:
Automatically programs the set for all receivable channels
- Channel skip/Add
- Channel Label: Allows you to
label up to 20 channels with up to 4 characters
Parent Menu:
- Parental Lock : Allows you
to select a rating system (Off, Child, Youth, Young Adult or Custom),
customize the rating and enter or change a 4 digit password
Timer Menu:
- Timer 1 and 2: Allows you to
set up to two timers which will turn a preselected channel on and off (6
hour maximum)
- Current Time: Allows you to
set the current time
- Daylight Savings: Can turn
on and off to adjust for daylight savings time.
Set up:
- Caption Vision: Can select CC1, 2, 3 or 4;
Text1, 2, 3 or 4 or XDS
- Video label allows you to label all of the
6 video inputs with preset labels and to skip any unused video input
- Tilt Correction: Used to correct picture tilt
(can adjust from +5 to -5 in steps of 1)
- Language: You can select the on-screen
language (English/Spanish/French)
- 16:9 Enhanced: Allows you to
select Auto (turns on automatically when a 16:9 signal is received), On
(manual activation) and Off (manual deactivation). Note that when the set
is in video mode 5-6 and a 480p signal is used you must turn this feature
on and off manually.
- Demo: Allows you to run a demo of on-screen
menus
Inputs/Outputs
Front input (under lid):
- RCA video and stereo audio
and S-Video input (Video 2)
Rear input/outputs:
- Video 1 input (S-video, composite video and stereo audio)
- Video 3 input (S-video, composite video and stereo audio)
- Video 4 input (composite
video and stereo audio)
- Monitor output (composite video and stereo audio )
- Audio output (RCA stereo)
- Video 5 HD/DVD input: Component
video (Y/Pb/Pr) and stereo audio input accepts 1080i/480p/480i
- Video 6 HD/DVD input: Component
video (Y/Pb/Pr) and stereo audio input accepts 1080i/480p/480i
- Control S (One input,
one output, all are mono minijacks)
- RF Coax inputs (2, Aux and VHF/UHF)
- RF Coax output (labeled "To converter")
RMY-Y174 Remote: Multibrand remote with
function keys that illuminate in red and a numeric keypad, volume control and channel up
and down that glow in the dark (green). The transport controls and DVD controls
are under a lid that covers the top half of the remote. The remote has a
joystick that is used to select and control various junctions.
The remote controls the following DBS:
| Sony |
General Electric |
Hughes |
Toshiba |
| RCA/PROSCAN |
Hitachi |
Panasonic |
The remote controls the following cable
boxes:
| Hamlin/Regal |
Panasonic |
Scientific Atlanta |
| Jerrold/G.I |
Pioneer |
Zenith |
| Oak |
Tocom |
The remote controls the following VCRs:
| Admiral (M Ward) |
Aiwa |
Audio Dynamic |
Broksonic |
Canon |
| Citizen |
Craig |
Criterion |
Curtis Mathes |
Daewoo |
| DBX |
Dimensia |
Emerson |
Fisher |
Funai |
| General Electric |
Go Video |
Goldstar |
Hitachi |
Instant Replay |
| JC Penny |
JVC |
Kenwood |
LXI (Sears) |
Magnavox |
| Marantz |
Marta |
Memorex |
Minolta |
Mitsubishi |
| MGA |
Multitech |
NEC |
Olympic |
Optimus |
| Panasonic |
Pentax |
Philco |
Philips |
Pioneer |
| Quasar |
RCA/PROSCAN |
Realistic |
Sansui |
Samsung |
| Sanyo |
Scott |
Sharp |
Shintom |
Signature 2000 |
| Sony |
SV2000 |
Sylvania |
Symphonic |
Tashiro |
| Tatung |
Teac |
Technics |
Toshiba |
Wards |
| Yamaha |
Zenith |
The remote controls the following DVD
Players:
| Sony |
Panasonic |
Pioneer |
RCA |
Toshiba |
The remote controls the following
LaserDisc Players:
Notes
Warranty: Picture tube parts
warranty is 2 years!
Weight is 238 lbs. Note that due to the
unusually large size of this set, many stands made for a standard 36 inch television will
be too small. If a stand is needed the stand made for this set is listed as an
accessory.
