Sony Tav L1 Operating Instructions

							Using the TV Menu
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Features menu
You can select the options listed below on the 
Features menu. To select options, see “Navigating 
through menus” (page 37).
Reduces the power consumption of the system.
1Press  (OK) to select [Power Saving].
2Press M/m to select [Reduce], then press 
 (OK).
 [Standard]: Default settings.
 [Reduce]: Reduces the power consumption of 
the TV.
 [Picture Off]: Switches off the picture. You can 
listen to the sound with the picture off.
Automatically optimizes the picture settings 
according to the ambient light in the room.
1Press  (OK) to select [Light Sensor].
2Press M/m to select [On] then press  
(OK).
Sets a signal to be output through the socket labelled 
/ 2 on the rear of the system. If you connect a 
VCR or other recording equipment to the  / 2 
socket, you can then record from the equipment 
connected to other sockets of the system.
1Press  (OK) to select [AV2 Output].
2Press M/m to select one of the following, 
then press 
 (OK).
 [D-TV]: Outputs a digital broadcast.
 [A-TV]: Outputs an analogue broadcast. [AV1]: Outputs signals from equipment 
connected to the  / 1 socket.
 [AV4]: Outputs signals from equipment 
connected to the  4/ 4 socket.
 [Auto]: Outputs one of the signals above.
Customizes the TV screen as a PC monitor.
1Press  (OK) to select [PC Adjustment].
2Press M/m to select one of the following, 
then press 
 (OK).
 [Phase]: Adjust the screen when a part of a 
displayed text or image is not clear.
 [Pitch]: Enlarges or shrinkes the screen size 
horizontally.
 [H Center]: Moves the screen to the left or to the 
right.
 [V Center]: Moves the screen up or down.
 [Power Saving]: Turns to standby mode if no PC 
signal is received.
 [Reset]: Resets to the factory settings.
Tip
This option is only available if you are in PC Mode.
Note
When “AUTO” in “Lift Mode” and “On” in “Power 
Saving” is selected, the lift unit moves up automatically 
if the system enters standby mode. 
Power Saving
Light Sensor
AV2 Output
Select: Set: Back:OKEnd:MENU
Power  Saving
Light Sensor
AV2  Output
PC AdjustmentStandard
On
D-TV Features
PC Adjustment
 
						

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Timer menu
You can select the options listed below on the Timer 
menu. To select options, see “Navigating through 
menus” (page 37).
Notes
 When the FM is selected, you cannot set the Timer menu.
 If “AUTO” is set in “Lift Mode,” the lift unit moves up 
when the system is turned off, or moves down when the 
system is turned on by the timer (page 72).
Sets a period of time after which the system 
automatically switches itself into standby mode. 
1Press   (OK) to select [Sleep Timer].
2Press M/m to select the desired time 
period ([30min]/[60min]/[90min]/
[120min]), then press 
 (OK).
The   (Timer) indicator on the lift unit lights up 
in amber.
Tips
 You can also set the sleep timer by pressing   
repeatedly.
 If you switch off the system and switch it on again, 
[Sleep Timer] is reset to [Off].
 [Sleep timer will end soon. Power will be turned off.] 
appears on the screen one minute before the system 
switches to standby mode. This message does not 
appear when the FM is selected.
 If you press  / , the remaining time in minutes 
before the system switches to standby mode is 
displayed on the screen.
1Press  (OK) to select [Clock Set].
2Press m/M to select the day, then press 
,.
3Set the month, year, and hour in the 
same way as in step 2.
4Press m/M to select the minute, then 
press 
 (OK).
The clock starts.
Sets a predefined period of time after which the 
system automatically switches on/off.
1Press  (OK) to select [Timer].
2Press m/M to select [Set], then press  
(OK).
3Press , to select the desired period 
([One Day], [Daily], [Mon-Fri] or 
[Weekly]), then press 
 (OK).
4Press m/M to select [On Time] or [Off 
Time], then press 
 (OK).
5Press m/M to active. Press ,, then 
press 
						

							
Using the TV Menu
43 GB
Set Up menu
You can select the options listed below on the Set Up 
menu. To select options, see “Navigating through 
menus” (page 37).
Starts the “first time operation menu” to tune in all the 
available channels. Usually you do not need to do this 
operation because the channels are already tuned 
when the system was first installed (page 18). 
However, this option allows you to repeat the process 
(e.g., to retune the system after moving house, or to 
search for new channels that have been launched by 
broadcasters).
1Press  (OK) to select [Auto Startup].
2Press  (OK) to select [Yes].
The auto-tune display appears on the screen.
3Follow steps 1 to 4 of “6: Auto-tuning the 
TV” (page 18).
Tunes in all the available analogue channels.
Usually you do not need to do this operation because 
the channels are already tuned when the system was 
first installed (page 18). However, this option allows 
you to repeat the process (e.g., to retune the system 
after moving house, or to search for new channels that 
have been launched by broadcasters).
1Press  (OK) to select [Auto Tuning].
2Press  (OK) to select [Yes].
The auto-tune display appears on the screen.
3Follow step 1 to 4 of “6: Auto-tuning the 
TV” (page 18).
When all available analogue channels have been 
tuned, the system returns to normal operation.Changes the order in which the analogue channels are 
stored on the system.
1Press  (OK) to select [Programme 
Sorting].
2Press  M/m  to select the channel you 
want to move to a new position, then 
press 
 (OK).
3Press  M/m  to select the new position for 
your channel, then press   (OK).
Repeat the procedure in steps 2 and 3 to move other 
channels if required.
Assigns a channel name of your choice up to five 
letters or numbers. The name will be displayed briefly 
on the screen when the channel is selected. (Names for 
channels are usually taken automatically from Text (if 
available).)
1Press  (OK) to select [Programme 
Labels].
2Press  M/m  to select the channel you 
want to name, then press 
 (OK).
3Press  
						

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Do the following options.
1Press  (OK) to select [AV Preset].
2Press M/m to select the desired input 
source, then press 
 (OK).
3Press M/m to select the desired option 
below, then press 
 (OK).
Before selecting [Label]/[AFT]/[Audio Filter]/[Skip]/
[ATT], press PROG +/– to select the programme 
number with the channel. You cannot select a 
programme number that is set to skip (page 46).
1Press  (OK) to select [Manual 
Programme Preset].
2Press M/m to select one of the following 
options, then press 
 (OK).
AV Preset
Option Description
LabelYou can conveniently assign a 
name to any equipment 
connected to the side and rear 
sockets. The name will be 
displayed briefly on the screen 
when the equipment is 
selected.
Press M/m to select one of 
the following, then press 
 (OK).
[AV1] (or [AV2]/[AV4])/
[VIDEO]/ [DVD]/[CABLE]/
[GAME]/[CAM]/[SAT]: Uses 
one of these preset labels.
[Edit]: Creates your own label. 
Follow steps 3 through 5 of 
Programme Labels (page 43).
[Skip]:
Skips an input source that is 
not connected to any 
equipment when you press 
M/m to select the input source.
After selecting this option, 
press 
 (OK).
Sound OffsetSets an independent volume 
level to each equipment 
connected to the system. This 
setting is effective except for 
the DVD function.
Press , to select [Sound 
Offset], then press 
 (OK). 
Press M/m to select the desired 
volume level.
Manual Programme Preset 
(Analogue mode only)
Option Description
ProgrammePresets programme channels 
manually.
1Press M/m to select 
[Programme], then 
press  (OK).
2Press M/m to select the 
programme number 
you want to manually 
tune (if tuning a VCR, 
select channel 0), then 
press 
						

							Using the TV Menu
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Channel3Press M/m to select 
[Channel], then press 
 (OK). 
4Tune the channels as 
follows:
If you do not know the 
channel number 
(frequency)
Press M/m to search for the 
next available channel. 
When a channel has been 
found, the search will stop. 
To continue searching, 
press M/m.
If you know the channel 
number (frequency)
Press the number buttons to 
enter the channel number 
of the broadcast you want 
or your VCR channel 
number.
5Press  (OK).
6Press m to select 
[Confirm], then press 
OK.
7Press m to select [OK], 
then press 
 (OK).
Repeat the procedure above to 
preset other channels manually.
LabelAssigns a name of your choice, 
up to five letters or numbers, to 
the selected channel. This 
name will be displayed briefly 
on the screen when the channel 
is selected. 
1Follow steps 3 to 5 of 
[Programme Labels 
(Analogue mode only)] 
(page 43).
2Press m to select 
[Confirm], then press 
 (OK).
3Press m to select [OK], 
then press 
 (OK).
Option Description
AFTFine-tunes the selected 
programme number manually 
if you feel that a slight tuning 
adjustment will improve the 
picture quality. (Normally, fine 
tuning is performed 
automatically.)
1Press M/m to adjust the 
fine tuning over a 
range of 
–15 to +15, 
then press 
 (OK).
2Press m to select 
[Confirm], then press 
 (OK).
3Press m to select [OK], 
then press 
 (OK).
To restore automatic fine 
tuning, select [On] in step 1.
Audio FilterImproves the sound for 
individual channels in the case 
of distortion in mono 
broadcasts. Sometimes a non-
standard broadcast signal can 
cause sound distortion or 
intermittent sound muting 
when watching mono 
programmes.
1Press M/m to select 
[Low] or [High], then 
press 
 (OK).
If you do not experience 
any sound distortion, we 
recommend that you leave 
this option set to the factory 
setting [Off].
2Press m to select 
[Confirm], then press 
 (OK).
3Press m to select [OK], 
then press 
 (OK).
Note
You cannot receive stereo or dual 
sound when [Low] or [High] is 
selected.
Option Description
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Displays the [Digital Set Up] menu. You can change/
set the digital settings using this menu.
1Press  (OK) to select [Digital Set Up].
2Press M/m  to select the desired icon 
below, then press 
 (OK).
3Press  M/m  to select one of the following 
options, then press 
 (OK).SkipSkips unused analogue 
channels when you press 
PROG +/– to select channels. 
(You can still select a skipped 
channel using the number 
buttons.)
1Press  M/m  to select 
[Yes], then press 
 
(OK).
2Press  m to select 
[Confirm], then press 
 (OK).
3Press  m to select [OK], 
then press 
 (OK).
To restore a skipped channel, 
select [No] in step 1.
AT TAttenuates the RF signal. In 
case of a strong RF signal, 
some video interference may 
be displayed.
1Press  M/m  to select 
[On], then press 
 
(OK).
2Press  m to select 
[Confirm], then press 
 (OK).
3Press  m to select [OK], 
then press 
 (OK).
Digital Set Up
Option Description
Programme List EditDigital Manual Tuning
Digital Auto TuningDigital Tuning
Select: Enter:OK Exit:MENU
Digital Tuning menu
Option Description
Digital TuningTunes in all the available 
digital channels.
Usually you do not need to do 
this operation because the 
channels are already tuned 
when the system was first 
installed (page 18). However, 
this option allows you to repeat 
the process (e.g., to retune the 
system after moving house, or 
to search for new channels that 
have been launched by 
broadcasters).
1Press  (OK) to start 
digital auto-tuning.
When all available digital 
channels have been tuned, 
a message stating that the 
auto-tuning process is 
finished appears.
2Press  
						

							Using the TV Menu
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Option Description
Programme 
List EditRemoves any unwanted digital 
channels stored on the system, 
and changes the order of the 
digital channels stored on the 
system.
1Press M/m t o  s e l e c t  t h e  
channel you want to 
remove or move to a 
new position.
If you know the channel 
number (frequency)
Press the number buttons to 
enter the three-digit 
programme number of the 
broadcast you want.
To display the previous or 
next five channels
Press the red button 
(previous) or the green 
button (next).
2Remove or change the 
order of the digital 
channels as follows:
To remove the digital 
channel
Press 
 (OK). A 
message that confirms 
whether the selected 
digital channel is to be 
deleted appears. Press , 
to select [Yes], then press 
 (OK).
To change the order of 
the digital channels
Press ,, then press M/m 
to select the new position 
for the channel and press 
 (OK). Repeat the 
procedure in steps 1 and 2 
to move other channels if 
required.
3Press 
						

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Parental LockSets an age restriction for 
programmes. Any programme 
that exceeds the age restriction 
can only be watched after a 
PIN Code is entered correctly.
1Press the number 
buttons to enter your 
existing PIN code.
If you have not previously 
set a PIN, a message 
appears to inform you. 
Press 
 (OK), then follow 
the instruction of [PIN 
Code] below.
2Press M/m t o  s e l e c t  t h e  
age restriction or 
[None] (for unrestricted 
watching), then press 
 (OK).
3Press 
						

							Using the DVD’s Menu
49 GB
Navigating through 
DVD’s menu
A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make 
up a picture or music feature. These sections are called 
“titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several 
titles, you can select the title you want using DVD 
TOP MENU.
When you play DVDs that allow you to select items 
such as the language for the subtitles and the language 
for the sound, select these items using DVD MENU.
1Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU.
The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.
2Press 
						

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DivX video files that the system can play
The system can play data that is recorded in DivX 
format, and which has the extension “.AVI,” or 
“.DIVX.” The system will not play files with the 
extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if they do not contain a 
DivX video.
Tip
For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image 
files on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, see “MP3 audio track or 
JPEG image file that the system can play” (page 59).
Notes
 The system may not play a DivX video file when the file 
has been combined from two or more DivX video files.
 The system cannot play a DivX video file of size more 
than 720 (width) × 576 (height) or 2GB.
 The system cannot play some DivX video files that are 
longer than 3 hours.
 Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may pause 
or be unclear. In which case, it is recommended that you 
create the file at a lower bit rate. If the sound is still noisy, 
MP3 is the recommended audio format. Note, however, 
this system does not conform to WMA (Windows Media 
Audio) format.
 Because of the compression technology used for DivX 
video files, it may take some time after you press H for 
the picture to appear.
Selecting an album
1Press DVD MENU.
A list of albums on the disc appears. Only albums 
that contain DivX video files are listed.
2Press M/m to select the album you want 
to play.
3Press H.
The system starts playing the selected album.
To select DivX video files, see “Selecting a DivX 
video file” (page 50).
To go to the next or previous page
Press  during playback of the last file of 
the current album. Note that you cannot return to 
the previous album by pressing .. To return to 
the previous album, select it from the album list. 
Tip
If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play the 
DivX video files as many times as the preset number. The 
following occurrences are counted:
– when the system is turned off.
– when the disc tray is opened.
– when another file is played.