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4-097-287-05
409728705
Digital Terrestrial
Receiver
VTX-D800U
GB
®
Operating Guide
© 2003 by Sony Corporation
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cover.fm Page 2 Monday, April 19, 2004 2:31 PM Should you experience a problem with this receiver, please refer to the trouble shooting section on page 21. If you are unable to rectify the problem, contact the Sony UK helpline on 0870 241 3624. Please ensure you have the following information available before calling the helpline: Date of purchase Serial number Model number Post code Detailed fault description Signal strength and signal quality Note:You can check the signal strength and sig
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Text.fm Page 1 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Safety information 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 ASA (i.e. marked with T 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
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Text.fm Page 2 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Safety information This receiver can be operated in the upright position with the supplied stand attached, or in the horizontal position. Please follow the precautions below to ensure the safety of your receiver is not compromised in any way. Never push objects of any kind into the receiver To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose as this could result in a fire or electric shock. the receiver to rain or moisture. Never spill liquid of any
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Text.fm Page 3 Wednesday, April 28, 2004 8:17 AM Contents Safety information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Mains plug safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Receiver safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 Overview of the remote control - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 Acc
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Text.fm Page 4 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Overview of the remote control 1 Mute button % qs Standby button l/1 TV 1 Press to mute the sound on Press to switch off your / PROG / qs your TV. Press again to receiver temporarily. Press restore. again to resume normal REC TV/STB qd Note:This button will only work operation. 2 once you have configured the qf remote control to operate your 3 qd TV standby button l/1 1 23 brand of TV (refer to page 20). Press to switch off your TV qg temporar
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Text.fm Page 5 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Accessories supplied TV / PROG / REC TV/STB 1 23 4 56 7 89 RF Loopthrough cable TV/ RADIO 0 ♥ OK BACK MENU Batteries PROG DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL RECEIVER RM-X800 Fully wired Scart lead Remote control Stand Accessories supplied 5
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Text.fm Page 6 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Receiver overview and connections Rear view Front view Indicating light. Audio line out Green - receiver is (combined digital operational Optical/Analogue Red - receiver is in output) standby (The light will flash red when receiving a command from TV Scart the remote control) socket PROG VCR Scart Up/Down socket buttons RF OUT socket Standby button RF IN socket Fixing the stand (for vertical use) A Clip the stand over the rear of the receiver as
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Text.fm Page 7 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Getting started Connecting your TV and VCR Note: Before connecting your TV and VCR, ensure all equipment is disconnected from the mains supply. VTX-D800 VTX-D800 *To TV scart To TV aerial socket socket To RF OUT socket Loop through cable *To VCR scart **To RF IN socket socket * When connecting SMARTLINK equipment, please refer to page 19. ** If you do not have a VCR, connect the loop Connecting a Hi-Fi etc. through cable directly to your TV aeria
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Text.fm Page 8 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Getting started Automatic tuning procedure Having connected your receiver as shown on page 7, 1 connect all the equipment to the mains supply and switch on your TV. When the indicating light on the receiver turns red, press the l/1 button on the remote control. The Start-Up menu will be displayed Press the b button on the remote control to highlight 2 ‘English’. Press the V or v buttons to highlight your required language, then press the OK butto
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Text.fm Page 9 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Using the menu system All the menus of this receiver are accessed from the main menu using the remote control. Press the MENU button to display the main menu. 1 Use the following buttons to operate the menu: 2 - Press the V or v button to highlight the required option. - Press the OK button to enter the option. - Press the V, v, B and b buttons to alter settings. - Press the OK button to store each change you make, or press the BACK button to c
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Text.fm Page 10 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Using the menu system The settings menu allows you to customise the way the picture Settings is displayed and to select the language for subtitles etc. Highlight ‘Settings’ in the main menu, then press the OK button to display the Settings menu. Press the V or v button to highlight the required option and press the OK button to select. The following table explains each option and how to change their settings. When you have completed your settin
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Text.fm Page 11 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Using the menu system The Parental Control menu allows you to lock certain channels Parental Control you consider unsuitable and to set an age limit so that any programme classed above that age by the broadcaster is restricted. Before you can lock channels or set an age limit, you must set up your own PIN (Personal Identification Number). You will be requested to enter the PIN before you can view channels that have been locked or given an age li
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Text.fm Page 12 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Using the menu system The Tuning menu allows you to tune your receiver automatically Tuning or manually and also change the order of the programmes on display. During these procedures you may be requested to enter your PIN. Refer to page 11 for information. Auto Tune This tuning method captures and stores all available channels. With ‘Tuning’ highlighted in the main menu, press the OK 1 button. Enter your PIN if requested and the Tuning displ
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Text.fm Page 13 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Using the menu system Tuning Programme Sort This option allows you to change the channel order in the on- screen programme list. With ‘Tuning’ highlighted in the main menu, press the OK 1 button. The Tuning display appears with ‘Auto Tune’ highlighted. Press the V or v button to highlight ‘Programme Sort’, 2 then press the OK button. The on-screen programme list is displayed. Press the V or v button to highlight the channel you wish 3 to move,
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Text.fm Page 14 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Using the menu system Manufacturer Information Technical Information This is an information screen only and tells you the current version of software installed in your receiver. Enter the Technical Information menu from the main 1 menu. ‘Manufacturer Information’ will be highlighted. Press the OK button to select. The Manufacturer Information display appears. After viewing the information displayed press the BACK 2 button repeatedly to return to
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Text.fm Page 15 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Other features The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) provides a quick and The EPG easy way to: a) View a complete list of all available channels b) View a channel list related to a chosen category c) Set a programme to be recorded Press the button to display the EPG. 1 This display consists of an information box and a seven channel programme list covering a two hour period. Press the V, v, B and b buttons or enter a channel number 2 to move aro
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Text.fm Page 16 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Other features To select a programme for recording or timed display The EPG With the EPG on display, press the V, v, B and b buttons 1 to highlight a future programme, then press the OK button. The timer screen appears. Press the Red button and your VCR will automatically 2 begin recording when the programme starts (if your VCR has SMARTLINK or synchro record facility), or press the Green button if you wish the programme to appear on screen wh
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Text.fm Page 17 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Other features The programme information display provides a quick and easy Programme information way to: a) View descriptions of the programmes being broadcast now and next on the current channel b) View descriptions of the programmes being broadcast now and next on the other channels c) Preview another channel in the background or change to that channel d) Select a different audio track, audio mode or subtitle language for the current channel
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Text.fm Page 18 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:21 AM Other features Viewing a digital text service Digital Text Many digital TV channels broadcast information via their text service. This digital service includes high quality digital text and graphics along with advanced navigation options. Additionally, this receiver has access to dedicated text channels transmitted by the broadcasters. The appearance, content and navigation methods of all digital text services are decided by the broadcaster.
