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Sony KE-42XBR900, KE-50XBR900 Flat Panel Television User Manual

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1. A V cable A V cable 2 a When connecting two VCRs for tape editing you cannot edit a tape with copy protection do not connect the TV s A V input jack and output jack to your VCRs at the same time to avoid looping the signal 34 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This View monitor what is being Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the illustration recorded above Set up the TV remote control to If you have a non Sony VCR you must program the remote control See operate the VCR s Programming the Remote Control on page 54 Activate the TV remote control to Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the DVD VCR indicator lights up operate the VCR s Control VCR functions with the See Operating a VCR on page 56 TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 91 identify equipment connected to the TV 35 Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver s satellite input jack 2 Use an A V cable to connect the satellite receiver s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks 3 Connect the supplied antenna cable from your cable or antenna to the TV s VHF UHF jack A Run th
2. Press to turn on and off the main power of the TV Set Lights up in green when the TV set is turned on The LED lights up in red when in standby mode The LED does not light up when the main power is turned off If the LED blinks continuously this may indicate the Media receiver unit needs servicing see Contacting Sony on page 96 When lit indicates one of the timers is set When the timer is set this LED will remain lit even if the TV set is turned off For details see page 89 Memory Stick insertion slot For details see Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick on page 70 When lit indicates that the Memory Stick is being read Do not remove the Memory Stick when the indicator is lit Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the Media receiver unit s video inputs Press repeatedly to cycle through the Multi channel TV Sound MTS options Stereo Auto SAP and Mono For details on each option see page 80 Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down either CHANNEL Press to adjust the volume Connects to the composite A V output jacks on your camcorder or other video equipment Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your camcorder or other video equipment that has S VIDEO Provides better picture quality than composite video 9 17 Media receiver unit Rear Panel Jack 1 CONTROL S OUT AUDIO OUT
3. 3 O L VIDEO SVIDEO 5 VIEO IN T To line input Audio cable 2 Using the TV s Audio Menu set the Speaker option to Off Then set the Audio Out option to Fixed or Variable depending on how you want to control the volume For details see Using the Audio Menu on page 80 3 Turn on the audio receiver and then set the receiver s line input to the jack into which you connected the TV 46 Sub Woofer Use a monaural audio cable to connect the TV s SUB WOOFER OUT jack to the sub woofer s input jack Monaural audio cable not supplied AUDIO Use SUBWOOFER AS convgTen PA Sub woofer input zoo T Sub woofer T DVI HDTV R AUDIOL 6 3 z DN N R AUDIO L VIDEO SVIDEO o e VIDEO N DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT Rear of Media receiver unit 47 Using the CONTROL S Feature 48 CONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony equipment with one remote control In addition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control the CONTROL S feature allows you to always point your remote control at your TV instead of having to point it at the other equipment which might be hidden or out of direct line of sight Use CONTROL S OUT to send signals
4. lt gt to highlight an ee 1 Game Picture option Press to select an eee een option 4 Press amp lt gt to change Move AIHE Select End MEND settings Press to select the changed setting 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu The Setup Menu includes the following options Option Description Clock Timers Lets you set the clock on your TV and allows you to program your TV for scheduled viewing using the Timers Sleep Allows you to select the time in minutes 15 30 45 60 or 90 that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically Timer 1 amp 2 You can use the Timers to program the TV to turn on and off and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing times Timer 1 amp 2 are not available to be set until you set the Current Time 1 Press or to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2 To set the timer press gt 2 Press or to highlight one of the following options then press Program Select to set the Timer by day time duration and channel Off Select to turn off the Timer Your previous settings are saved Continued 89 90 Option Description Caption Vision Illuminated Current Time 3 if you selected Program in step 2 press and to set the day s hour minute duration and channel number Press or press gt to confirm each setting and move to the next setting Press to go back to the previous setting A Press MENU to exit t
5. Never install the unit as follows Air circulation is blocked Air circulation is blocked Media receiver unit Front view 7 cm 2 7 s in j Som 2 in Leave this space at least 1 cm 13 32 in 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 unit Top view Never place the Media receiver unit in a confined space It may cause overheating and result in fire or damage the unit Ensure reliable operation of the unit by ensureing proper ventilation of the exhaust fan 10 cm 4 in Leavethis space at least 5cm 2 in 5cm 2 in 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 Rie Vehicle and ceiling Do not install this unit in a vehicle or hung from the ceiling Bumping of the vehicle may cause the set to fall down and cause injury Continued 5 Ship and vessel 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 Carrying Carrying the set requires two or more people If you carry the set 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 se
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7. s A V input jacks 6 Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 49 Using S VIDEO jacks See page 29 Rear of Media receiver unit Antennacable R AUDIO L ie SUBWOOFER VHF UHF supplied Splitter CONVERTER AUX Coo 2 not supplied oe 1 DVI HDTV R AUDIO L 6 i R ALI0 L VIDEO SVIDEO VEO I T e PL cary 3 DV HDTV_IN WHITE BLACK 3 cable gt le DISPLAY _SIGNAL_OUT 1 Bi A Cable box oi Coaxial cable 4 VCR UDIO R Al N 5 A V cable Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch cable unscrambled channels Watch cable box scrambled channels Watch the VCR Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable box or VCR Activate the remote control to operate the cable box or VCR Control specific cable box and VCR functions with the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input UHF VHF in the illustration Turn on the VCR and tune it to the channel the cable box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the illustration Use the cable box to c
8. Memory STICK Supported Image Types 68 Memory Stick sold separately is a new compact portable and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds that of a floppy disk Memory Stick is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among Memory Stick compatible products such as digital cameras and digital video cameras Because it is removable Memory Stick can also be used for external data storage gt You cannot write to Memory Stick media using the TV Memory Stick technology allows you to view on your TV screen digital jpeg images that are stored on Memory Stick media You can choose from an index of the images stored on the Memory Stick or you can run a slideshow of those images You can also customize the features of the slideshow by selecting the length of time that each image is displayed toggling the display of file information and rotating each image For more information about the using Memory Stick media see Notes on Using Memory Stick Media on page 95 This TV s Memory Stick viewer can display only still images that have been recorded on Memory Stick media by Sony brand digital still and video cameras The TV s Memory Stick viewer is compatible with Memory Sticks up to and including 128MB It is not compatible with Memory Sticks that exceed 128MB Recorded images must also meet the following specifications Ll Compression format JPEG File
9. Twin View issues 62 using with TV remote control 57 Caption Vision 90 CATV See cable CH buttons 17 53 60 changing picture size in Twin View 64 Channel Menu 77 84 Channel Skip Add 85 channels creating labels 85 setting up 49 CineMotion 14 79 clearing Favorite Channels 65 104 Clock Timers 89 closed caption modes 77 90 color adjusting 78 CONTROL S 48 CONTROL S OUT jack described 18 Cool Color Temperature 78 D Digital Reality Creation 14 Digital Visual Interface DVI 14 18 DISPLAY button 60 DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT described 18 Display unit connecting 20 controls 16 DRC Function 79 DRC Mode 79 DRC Palette 79 DRC See Digital Reality Creation DVD player using with TV remote control 57 with A V connectors connecting 42 DVI See Digital Visual Interface DVI HDTV 18 101 E ENTER button 53 60 F Fast forward button 53 Favorite Channels clearing 65 in Channel Menu 84 using 65 FAVORITES button 53 features 13 Fixed audio setting 81 FREEZE button 53 66 Freeze using 66 Full mode setting 82 FUNCTION button and indicators 52 G Game Picture 91 GUIDE button 52 H HD DVD IN 1080i 720p 480p 4801 jacks described 19 hue adjusting 78 l INPUT SELECT button 17 interlaced 94 J K JUMP button 52 60 L label channels 85 Language setting 91 LOCK switch Memory Stick 75 MDP using with TV remote control 57 Media receiver unit connecting 21 front panel 17 rear panel 18 M
10. When the set is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet as a precaution against the possibility of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard If a snapping or popping sound from a TV set is continuous or frequent while the TV is operating unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician It is normal for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds particularly when being turned on or off AC power cord and display cable If you damage the AC power cord or display cable it may result in fire or electric shock L Do not pinch bend or twist the cable excessively The core lines may be bared and cut and cause short circuit resulting in fire or electric shock Do not convert or damage the AC power cord or display cable Do not put anything heavy on the AC power cord or display cable Do not pull the AC power cord or display cable Keep the AC power cord or display cable away from heat sources Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting the AC power cord Refer to the operating instructions when disconnecting the display cable HB EFE If the AC power cord or display cable is damaged stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it Cleaning Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this unit If not it may result in electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the set thr
11. liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Contents Introducing the TV Setting Up the TV LIe o a al PAEA EE E AE T E T 13 Package Contents cesceesceseeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeseeseaeeeeeeseeesieeeeeeenaes 13 FOAtureS kit ilcik Seri Hea ae diene 13 OU OIVIOW A TT TE 15 TV Controls and CONMCCHOSS 1scscccceccceneseensseresennssensesenssenssseeseseeseenes 16 Display Unit nocie siiani iiie ees 16 Media receiver unit Front Panel sssesseesieeriierirserireerrrerrresrreene 17 Media receiver unit Rear Panel sesseeseeereerrrrerireerrrerrrnernnn 18 Installing the UV scssisssssscvetvssscecssancissaieescatiscsssttasasesecsatarstdscanssaesssieszesoue 20 Basic Connections Connecting a Cable or Antenna scceeseee 22 Cable or Antenna Only ceeeeeceseseeeeeeeseeeeaeeeeeeeeaeeseaeeeaeeteeseaeenaes 23 Cable and Antenna Only eeccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeaeeeseeeeeeenaes 24 Cable Box and Cable Only eeeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeteeeeeeetees 25 Cable Box Only ceeceeeceseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeaeeseeeeseeseneeeeesieeeeaeetses 27 Connecting Optional Equipment ss1csseccsecsseseetsseeessessernssenseeeees 29 About Using S VIDEO eeeeceesceeneeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeseeeeeeeeseaeeeeeeeeatens VCR and Cablessits ici cee cad nar e VCR and Cable Box cceeceesecseseees
12. AUX input jack For example when you switch the TV s input to AUX to select the cable box input the picture displays only in the left window For example if you turn on Twin View you can watch cable channels coming into the VHF UHF jack in the right window but you cannot swap the pictures between the left and right windows Continued 25 To connect the cable box and cable 1 Connect your cable company to the TV s VHF UHF jack using the supplied antenna cable 2 Usea coaxial cable to connect the TV s TO CONVERTER jack to the cable box s input jack The TV s internal converter lets you switch between unscrambled signals coming straight into the TV and scrambled signals coming in through the cable box eliminating the need for an external splitter 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box s output jack to the TV s AUX jack A Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 49 Cable Dox Ggaxial cable AUX O Ct CO 9 G OUT 2 TO CONVERTER lt K TV 1 VHF UHF lt K 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied Antenna cable supplied Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 and then use the cable box to switch channels Set up the TV remote control to Program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control o
13. E E 100 SPDOCIICATIONS etic ccvccwessccesectd saatssccnscactacttusedssieteuetacus ofunsssiatadt doskadan 101 Optional ACCOSSONIOS 5 ccisi secs ceceszesiazsscecesecsssecvsds exis scvepesseessctsusiecesvezv 103 VOX EENE A T A E 104 11 Introducing the TV Welcome Package Contents Features Thank you for purchasing the Sony Flat Panel Color TV This manual is to be used with the following models Ll KE 42XBR900 LI KE 50XBR900 The package contains the following Flat panel display unit PDM 5000 or PDM 4200 Media receiver unit MBT XBR900 Remote control RM 927Y and two size AAA LRO3 batteries Two AC power cords AC plug holder Display interface cable Antenna cable Cleaning cloth AOO 0A ae E G E Operating Instructions These items are all you need to set up and operate the TV in its basic configuration Most components VCRs DVD players etc come with the necessary cables to connect them If you want to set up a complex system you may need to buy extra cables connectors etc Be sure to have these on hand before you start to connect your system Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include LO WEGA Engine Delivers superb picture quality from any video source by minimizing the signal deterioration caused by digital to analog conversion and stabilizing the signal processing This engine features unique Sony technology including e The first step in the digital processing
14. Equipment Programmable Code Number Beta Ed Beta VCRs 303 8 mm VCR 302 VHS VCR 301 DVD player 751 If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the TV s remote control use the following procedure to program the remote control The equipment must have infrared IR remote capability in order to be used with the remote control 1 Turn to the list of Manufacturer s Codes on page 55 and find the three digit code number for the manufacturer of your equipment If more than one code number is listed use the number listed first 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the DVD VCR or SAT CABLE indicator lights up 3 While the desired indicator is lit enter the three digit manufacturer s code number 4 Press ENTER You must do step 4 within 10 seconds of step 3 or you must redo steps 3 through 4 5 To check if the code number works aim the TV s remote control at the equipment and press POWER that corresponds with that equipment If it responds you are done If not try using another code listed for that manufacturer Notes Ll If more than one code number is listed try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment Ll Ifyou enter a new code number the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased Ll In some cases you may not be able to operate your equipment with the supplied remote control In such cases use the equipment s
15. MENU to exit the Menu To restore the factory default settings for Treble Bass and Balance Ll Press RESET on the remote control when in the Audio Menu Selecting Audio Options The Audio Menu includes the following options Treble Adjust to decrease or increase higher pitched sounds Bass Adjust to decrease or increase lower pitched sounds Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance Steady Sound Auto Select to stabilize the volume Off Select to turn off Steady Sound Gu Effect TruSurround Select for surround sound for stereo programs To change quickly from only one MTS to another use MTS SAP on the remote Simulated Adds a surround like effect to mono programs control Off Normal stereo or mono reception MTS Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a Enjoy stereo program broadcast in stereo bilingual and Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second mono programs audio programs when a signal is received If no SAP signal is present the TV remains in Stereo mode Mono Select for mono reception Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts 80 Option Description Speaker On Select to turn on the TV speakers Off Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV s sound only through your external audio system speakers Audio Out This option can be set only when the Speaker option is set to Easy control of O volume Variable The TV s speakers are turned o
16. P nie Pro Select for professional monitor like appearance li settings Mild Select for a natural soft picture Picture Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color or decrease picture contrast and soften the color Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture Color Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity Hue Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture Color Temp Cool White intensity Neutral adjustment Select to give the white colors a blue tint Select to give the white colors a neutral tint Warm Select to give the white colors a red tint NR Select to reduce the noise level of connected equipment It is also Noise effective on the signal from the VHF UHF jack Select from High Reduction Medium Low Off DRC Functi ti DRC Select Program to choose among the DRC Mode and DRC Palette F HRpaR OpuonS Function options while viewing NTSC sources are not available grayed out when watching 480p DRC Mode Creates a high resolution picture with 4x density for 720p and 1080i sources high quality sources i e DVD player satellite receiver High Dens Recommended for moving pictures Progressive Recommended for still images and text CineMotion Provides an optimized display by automatically detecting film content and applying a reverse 3 2 pulldown process Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural looking DRC Pale
17. a Memory Stick that contains the images you want to view For details see page 70 Press MEMORY STICK on the remote control The Memory Stick Menu appears Memory Stick Index Slideshow Setup Move Select To select an option press or to highlight the option and press Option Description Index Displays an index of thumbnail images that are on the Memory Stick For details see Using the Memory Stick Index on page 73 Slideshow Displays a slideshow of images that are on the Memory Stick For details see Using the Memory Stick Slideshow on page 74 Setup Allows you to change slideshow options and rotate images For details see Changing the Memory Stick Setup Options on page 74 To exit the Memory Stick Menu press CH TV VIDEO ANT MEMORY STICK again or use 0 9 and ENTER or wait 3 seconds to select a channel Memory Stick functions are not available while using Twin View Freeze or Favorite Channel functions If still images are displayed for an extended period of time image retention may result due to the characteristics of the Plasma Display Panel Reduce Brightness when displaying Memory Stick images since brighter images cause more image retention This does not prevent image retention completely however so avoid displaying still images for an extended period of time Using the Memory Stick Index The Page and folder buttons are availabl
18. have a cable box see page 27 Ll Do not intend to connect a VCR If you have a VCR see pages 30 and 32 For antenna connection use the supplied antenna cable 75 ohm coaxial cable usually found in newer homes Cable Type Connect As Shown kak or Anena VHF UHF VHF UHF or supplied Cable When using an indoor antenna such as rabbit ear or dipole antenna keep the antenna away from the display unit If not noise may appear on the screen 23 Cable and Antenna For best results use this connection if you Only Ll Have a cable and an antenna This is convenient if you are using a separate rooftop antenna to receive additional channels that are not provided by your cable company Ll Do not have a cable box or VCR If you have a cable box see pages 25 to 27 If you have a VCR see pages 30 and 32 For antenna connection use the supplied antenna cable Cable Type Connect As Shown Cable TV CATV Antenna cable supplied AUX and Antenna hon D D TO CONVERTER No connection to TO CONVERTER Gy TV VHF UHF D CATV cable About Using This Connection with Dual Picture Twin View etc Features With this connection you cannot view antenna channels in the right dual picture window When using an indoor antenna such as rabbit ear or dipole antenna keep the antenna away from the display unit If not noise may appear on the screen Notes on Using This Connection To Do This
19. name format DCF compliant JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group which is the organization that implemented this format DCF stands for Design Rules for Camera File Systems which are specifications established by the Japan Electronic Industry Development Association JEIDA Unsupported Image Types About DCF File Names Most Sony brand digital still and video cameras automatically record still images using DCF compliant directory and file names as shown in the following example 100MSDCF_ Image Directory Name DSC00001 DSC00002 DSC00003 Image File Names Do not rename directories If the names are changed the still images cannot be displayed on your TV This TV s Memory Stick viewer cannot display any of the following o Oo 0 E Gco O E Images recorded on digital still cameras and digital video cameras that are not Sony brand Images recorded using products that are not DCF compliant including the following Sony products Digital still cameras DSC D700 DSC D770 Digital video cameras DCR TRV900 DSR PD 100A Images stored on a Memory Stick that have a capacity that exceeds 128MB Images stored in TIFF or any other non JPEG compression format Images in directories that were modified or renamed on a computer Images with less than 16 horizontal and or vertical lines per dot Images with more th
20. some channels such as premium channels which requires you to use a cable box but does not scramble all channels About Using This Connection with Dual Picture Twin View etc Features With this connection you can use all the dual picture features With this connection you can Ll Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box see Programming the Remote Control on page 54 Ll Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV s VHF UHF jack The TV s tuner provides a better signal than the cable box Ll Record channels coming through the cable box and channels coming directly into the TV To connect a VCR and cable box you need Ll A splitter which is a small inexpensive device that you can purchase at your local electronics store Ll Three coaxial cables Ll One A V cable or one S VIDEO cable with audio cables To connect the VCR and cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the single input jack of the splitter 2 Use the supplied antenna cable to connect one of the splitter s two output jacks to the TV s VHF UHF jack 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter s other output jack to the cable box s input jack 4 Usea coaxial cable to connect the cable box s output jack to the VCR s RF input jack 5 Use an A V cable to connect the VCR s A V output jacks to the TV
21. stabilized Display interface AC power cord cable supplied supplied 5 After making all connections connect the AC power cords supplied to wall outlets Be sure to use the supplied AC power cords When connecting optional components do not connect the AC power cords to wall outlets until you have completed making all connections Do not tighten the screws too much It may damage the screws Handle the display interface cable with care If you pull the cable by catching your feet on the cable this unit may fall and cause injury Do not use damaged cables such as cables whose connectors are deformed 21 Basic Connections Connecting a Cable or Antenna 22 The way in which you will connect your TV varies depending on how your home receives a signal cable cable box antenna and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR If You Are Connecting See Page Cable or Antenna Only 23 LI No cable box or VCR Cable and Antenna Only 24 LI No cable box or VCR Cable Box and Cable Only 25 Ll Cable box unscrambles only some channels usually premium channels L No VCR Cable Box Only 27 L Cable box unscrambles all channels L No VCR If you are connecting a VCR Ll See the connections described on pages 30 and 32 Cable or Antenna Only For best results use one of the following connections if you are connecting a cable or an antenna and you Ll Do not need a cable box to unscramble channels If you
22. station call letters to channel numbers You can label up to 20 channels T Press lt to highlight Channel and press 2 Press amp to scroll through the channel numbers 1 125 Then press to select the channel number that you want to assign a label Press gt to highlight Label and press Press to scroll through the label characters A Z 0 9 etc Then press to select the highlighted character Repeat to add up to 5 characters to the label To assign labels to more channels repeat steps 1 4 Noo AQ Press to return to the Channel Menu or press MENU to exit the Menus 85 Selecting Parent Options If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system you should select Child Youth or Y Adult to help simplify the rating selection To set more specific ratings select Custom X For descriptions of Child Youth and Y Adult ratings see page 87 86 Using the Parent Menu The Parent Menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels Password To select the Parent Menu 1 Press MENU 2 Press or gt to highlight the Parent icon and press 2 Use 0 9 on the remote control to enter a four digit password Press to enter password Move ee Select End ENU oo 4 If this is the first time you are creating this password confirm the password by entering it again The Parent M
23. the picture separately S VIDEO provides better resolution than composite video which carries the signals together VHF Very High Frequency is the part of the radio spectrum from 30 to 300 megahertz UHF Ultra High Frequency is the part of the radio spectrum from 300 to 3 000 megahertz Provides 480 lines of resolution Displays images using interlaced scanning which first transmits all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines Provides 480 lines of resolution Displays images using progressive scanning which transmits each line from top to bottom Provides 720 lines of resolution Displays images using progressive scanning which transmits each line from top to bottom Provides 1080 lines of resolution Displays images using interlaced scanning which first transmits all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines 1080i is one of the formats used by HDTV High Definition TV Notes on Using Memory Stick Media Memory Stick Precautions When using Memory Stick media follow these precautions O O OOoOod To avoid permanent damage to still image data do not turn off the TV or remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being read as indicated by the Memory Stick indicator light being on Avoid touching the terminal of Memory Stick media or bringing it into contact with a metal object Do not drop bend or submit Memory Stick media to external shock Do not disassemble
24. two VCRs are connected you can use the TV as a monitor for tape to tape editing not available with 480p 720p or 1080i when the input is set to VIDEO 4 6 Can accommodate a copy protected digital connection HDCP to other devices such as digital set top boxes that have compatible interfaces The DVI HDTV input terminal is compliant with the EIA 861 standard and is not intended for use with personal computers See the instruction manual that came with your equipment for details about connecting and using it with the TV Use a DVI D single link cable Connects to the display input jack of the display unit by using the supplied display interface cable Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO S VIDEO provides better picture quality than either composite video 111 or VHF UHF 4 connections Connect to the composite A V output jacks on your VCR or other video component A third component A V input jack VIDEO 2 is located on the front panel of the Media receiver unit These video connections provide better picture quality than the VHF UHF 4 connections Jack Description 112 HD DVD IN 4 5 Connect to your DVD player s or digital set top box s component video Y PB PR and 1080i 720p 480p audio L R jacks Component video provides better picture quality than 4 10 or 11 480i High bandwidth Digital Content Protection 19 Installing the TV 1 Connect the
25. with a CATV cable Off Select if you are using an antenna gt You should run Auto Program after changing this option Off Turns off Channel Fix 2 6 Fix your TV s channel setting to 2 6 and use the cable box or satellite receiver to change channels Select one of these settings if you connected the equipment to the VHF UHF jack AUX 2 6 Same as 2 6 except you select one of these settings if you connected the equipment to the AUX jack see page 18 Video 1 Use this setting if you have connected the equipment to the A V input jacks Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels Channels that you set to be skipped can be accessed only with the 0 9 buttons Channel Label is not available grayed out when watching 480p 720p and 1080i sources Option Description Channel Skip Add Channel Label Allows you to customize the channel list that appears when you use the CH buttons 1 Press or to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to skip or add Then press to select it 2 Press or to toggle between Add or Skip Then press to select 3 To add or skip more channels repeat steps 1 and 2 4 Press to return to the Channel Menu or press MENU to exit the Menus fy Depending on reception condition the digital TV broadcast channel may be presettable In this case set the channel to be skipped Allows you to assign labels such as
26. your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting Use the Channel Fix option to fix the channel based on the hookup you used see page 84 If you are using another device to change channels be sure to press FUNCTION for that device For example if you are using your cable box to change channels be sure to press FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT CABLE indicator lights up If you replaced the batteries to the remote recently the code numbers for the video equipment may need to be reset There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are attempting to operate There is a possibility that some non Sony equipment cannot be operated by your Sony TV remote You may need to use the equipment s original remote control Problem Possible Remedies O O Remote control does not O operate non Sony video equipment O O Memory Stick Image does not display O O O Blank square appears instead of a thumbnail image Cannot rotate image no O thumbnail appears O Cannot hear audio while using Memory Stick Image file name does not O appear instead dashes appear Make sure the image is supported by the TV see page 68 Make sure the Memory Stick is inserted properly see page 70 Memory Stick functions are not available while using Twin View Freeze or Favorite Channel functions This indicates that the image does not support a thumbnail view Selecting the icon however displays the full size image on the screen I
27. 2001 6 43PM Picture Size 640x480 Move gt Select Press amp gt to highlight an image that you want to rotate Press to rotate an image 90 degrees in a clockwise direction To return to the Memory Stick Setup Menu press gt to highlight Menus and press gt If a blank square appears instead of the thumbnail image this indicates that the image does not support a thumbnail view and cannot be rotated soinjeo4 75 Using the Menus Overview The Menu gives you access to the following features Menu icon Description Page Allows you to make adjustments to your picture settings It 78 also allows you to customize the Picture Mode based on the type of program you are viewing select Advanced Video options and more Offers enhanced audio options such as listening to second 80 audio programming SAP or customizing the Effect of the sound on your TV Allows you to make Wide Mode adjustments and make 82 changes to the screen s vertical center Allows you to set up a Favorite Channel list run the Auto 84 aa Press MENU to enter Program function skip and label channels and more and exit Menus Lets you control the viewing of programs based on their 86 ratings Provides options for setting up your system including 89 setting the Timer selecting closed caption modes labeling video inputs selecting the language of the on screen menus and more Navigating Throu
28. 313 310 329 309 330 328 335 324 338 314 322 313 321 330 335 312 313 321 335 323 324 325 326 327 328 338 327 338 308 309 338 310 338 332 314 336 337 314 336 338 337 309 308 312 311 327 328 335 331 332 314 330 336 337 331 Laserdisc Players Manufacturer Code Sony Panasonic Pioneer 701 704 710 702 DVD Players Manufacturer Code Sony General Electric Hitachi JVC Magnavox Mitsubishi Oritron Panasonic Philips Pioneer RCA Proscan Samsung Toshiba Zenith Cable Boxes Manufacturer 070o Sony Hamlin Regal Jerrold G I Oak Panasonic Pioneer Scientific Atlanta Tocom Zenith 751 755 758 756 757 761 759 753 TST 752 755 758 754 760 230 222 223 224 225 226 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 218 227 228 229 219 220 221 214 215 209 210 211 216 217 212 213 Satellite Receivers Manufacturer Code Sony Dish Network Echostar General Electric Hitachi Hughes Mitsubishi Panasonic RCA PROSCAN Toshiba 801 810 810 802 805 804 809 803 802 808 806 807 55 D D 3 a 4 le gt o 5 5 S f oO 2 jam Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control All Equipment Operating a VCR Operating a Satellite Receiver 56 To Do This Do This Switch the TV s input to the VCR Press TV VIDEO repeat
29. 4 jack you can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 4 input Then when you press TV VIDEO to change inputs the Video Label you assigned to that input appears on screen T Press or to highlight the video input VIDEO 1 6 to which you want to assign a label Then press to select the input 2 Press or to highlight one of the displayed labels Then The Skip label is useful press to select the label for inputs that do not have equipment connected to You can select from the following labels for each input them Video 1 3 VHS DVD Receiver Satellite Cable Box 8mm DTV Game LD Web Beta Skip Video 4 6 DVD Satellite Cable Box DTV HD Game Skip If you select Skip your TV skips this input when you press the TV VIDEO button Game Picture Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right in the window Available for the picture of connected equipment Select while watching the picture to be adjusted The TV stores the position in memory for each input Language Select to display all on screen Menus in your language of choice 91 Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics Topic Page Glossary 94 Notes on Using Memory Stick Media 95 Contacting Sony 96 Troubleshooting 96 Specifications 101 Optional Accessories 103 Index 104 93 e z o peg e Glossary analog signal aspect ratio component video a compos
30. ANOS 00648X0S 3X 00648XZt JM AL 10109 jeued eld S O N Y 4 092 940 14 1 WEGA Flat Panel Color TV Operating Instructions KE s0xBR900 ADR S 2002 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose the TV to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure CAUTION When using TV games computers and similar products with your TV or viewing a TV station whose logo always stays on the screen keep the brightness and contrast functions at low settings If a fixed non moving pattern such as a station logo is left on the scr
31. Channels Press or to highlight the channel you want to watch A preview of the highlighted Favorite Channel appears Press to select the channel you want to watch The Favorite Channels list disappears after 90 seconds if you do not operate the TV 65 Using the Freeze Function FREEZE allows you to temporarily capture a program s picture You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers recipes 66 etc amp The Freeze feature is not available while you are using the Twin View feature When the program information you want to capture is displayed press FREEZE The TV switches to Twin View mode and displays the frozen picture on the right while the current program continues on the left 12 Current program in progress Frozen picture eS all 555 1234 Freeze To cancel and return to normal viewing press FREEZE or just tune to another channel The frozen picture disappears automatically after 5 minutes Using Picture Off The Picture Off feature lets you enjoy music from radio programs of digital broadcasts or DVDs with the TV screen turned off This feature turns off the display unit only 1 Press PIC OFF The PICTURE OFF LED lights up in blue and the screen turns off To cancel and return to normal viewing press any button except for VOL POWER MUTING and MTS SAP 67 Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer About Memory Stick
32. Do This Switch the TV s input between Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV s VHF UHF and AUX inputs the cable and antenna Receive channels using an T Press ANT to switch to the AUX input antenna instead of the cable 2 Set the Cable option to Off For details see Selecting Channel Options on page 84 3 Run the Auto Setup program as described in Using Auto Setup on page 49 Cable Box and Cable Only For best results use this connection if L Your cable company scrambles some channels such as premium channels which requires you to use a cable box but does not scramble all channels Ll You do not have a VCR If you have a VCR see pages 30 and 32 With this connection you can Ll Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV s AUX input jack You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box see Programming the Remote Control on page 54 Ll Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV s VHF UHF input The TV s tuner provides a better signal than the cable box About Using This Connection with Dual Picture Twin View etc Features With this connection you can use all the dual picture features for unscrambled channels coming directly into the TV s VHF UHF input jack However you can use only some of the dual picture features for channels coming through the cable box to the TV s
33. Do not leave a still image such as the DVD menu displayed on the screen 41 DVD Player with Use this connection if your DVD player does not have component video Y S VIDEO and Audio PB Pr jacks Connectors To connect a DVD player with A V connectors 1 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player s audio output jacks to the TV s audio input jacks 2 Usean S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player s S VIDEO jack to the TV s S VIDEO jack Rear of Media receiver unit R AUDIO L AUDIO SUBWOOFER OUT vay VAR QQO G ool R Al0 L VIDEO SVIDEO VEO IN 2 O B S VIDEO DVD player cable LINE OUT AUDIOR AUDIOL ViDEO SVIDEO Audio cable Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the DVD player Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input VIDEO 1 in the illustration Set up the TV remote control to If you have a non Sony DVD player you must program the remote control See operate the DVD player Programming the Remote Control on page 54 Activate the TV remote control to Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the DVD VCR indicator lights up operate the DVD player Control DVD functions with the See Operating a DVD Player on page 57 TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 91 id
34. Selecting Channel Options eecseceseeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeseeeeas 84 Using the Parent Menu ssssscseseeesssenssccenssesenssesseseesensesneesesnsssnnnenes 86 Selecting Parent Options ecceeceeeseeeseeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeseaeeeeeeneeesas 86 US Models Selecting Custom Rating OptionS ceeeeeeeeee 87 Viewing Blocked Programs eseeesceeeeeseeeeeeneteeneeeeeneeeesnneeneaes 87 Canadian Models Selecting Custom Rating Options 0 88 Viewing Blocked Programs eeeseeeeeceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeneeeereneeeeenneeneaes 88 Using the Setup M nu 21ccssccsecssecsserssceessnnssersssenssseescenssnneseesseesseenes 89 Selecting Setup OPtiOnS eececeeseeeseeeeseeeseeseeeeeeeeeeetieeeeaeenaes 89 OV OI VOW PETT days dade ed deta thas dened ETET 93 GOSS ANY PEAT attests eat eles veca veers ee sees ees eters 94 Notes on Using Memory Stick Media cccecsesseesseetssersseressenesees 95 Memory Stick Precautions ecceecceeseeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeaeetieeeeeeenaes 95 CONMACTING SONY wisiitesscsizc satis senda satredintacacieleceeaedeecazieesdateiceezictncactaieeieied 96 Troubleshooting o cscseccsecnnnessnnncsesensseennsecsnnssesensuecnsessesnseseensesenenenssensess 96 EWI ALEAN A E 96 Remote Gomtrol ainis rainei niente enirat aAa SE NEEE Eein 97 Memory Stick sssini eaei enaren in aa E pA ENEE E 97 Vde Onnan ae ee aeea a 98 PUCO e AE 99 Channels ssnin ee ced ces elec cee aeea aE EE E A emacs 99 Ee E E E
35. Set Top Box with Component Video Connectors Digital Satelite Receiver with DVI HDTV connector Camcorder Audio Receiver Sub woofer Using the CONTROL S Feature Setting Up the Channel List 16 18 20 22 27 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 15 TV Controls and Connectors Display unit 16 Item 1 POWER ON STAND BY LED 2 TIMER LED 3 Ef PICTURE OFF LED 4 Infrared Receiver IR Description Lights up in green when the TV set is turned on When in standby mode the LED lights up in red The LED does not light up when the main power is turned off If the LED blinks continuously this may indicate the display unit needs servicing see Contacting Sony on page 96 When lit indicates one of the timers is set When the timer is set this LED will remain lit even if the TV set is turned off For details see page 89 When lit indicates that the Picture Off feature is activated For details see page 67 Receives IR signals from the TV s remote control Media receiver unit Front Panel MTSISAP CHANNEL Item Description 4 2 Main POWER POWER LED ON OFF TIMER LED MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK ACCESS LED INPUT SELECT MTS SAP CHANNEL VOLUME VIDEO L AUDIO R VIDEO 2 INPUT S VIDEO 2 INPUT
36. TV Set Top Box with Component Video 43 Connectors Digital Satelite Receiver with DVI HDTV 44 connector Camcorder 45 Audio Receiver 46 Sub Woofer 47 About Using S VIDEO If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack shown at left you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality compared to an A V cable Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal you also need to connect audio cables for sound as shown below Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of Media receiver unit R AUDIO L AUDIO If SUBWOOFER OUT VAR VEZ 1 S VIDEO cable Equipment with S VIDEO 3 LINE OUT AUDIOR AUDIOL VIDEO SVIDEO Audio cable 29 VCR and Cable For best results use this connection if Ll Your cable company does not require you to use a cable box About Using This Connection with Dual Picture Twin View etc Features With this connection you can use all the dual picture features To connect the VCR and cable 1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR s VHF UHF input jack 2 Use the supplied antenna cable to connect the VCR s VHF UHF output jack to the TV s VHF UHF jack 3 Use an A V cable to connect the VCR s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks A Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on pa
37. V s remote control Topic Page Inserting Batteries 51 Button Descriptions 52 Programming the Remote Control 54 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 56 Inserting Batteries 1 Open the battery compartment as illustrated below 2 Insert two size AAA LRO3 batteries supplied by matching the and terminals on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment 3 Close the battery compartment gt Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the remote conirol will not be used for an extended period Handle the remote conirol with care Avoid dropping it getting it wet placing it in direct sunlight near a heater or where the humidity is high 51 a S e S e jam Button Descriptions 1 MUTING 2 DISPLAY 3 PIC OFF 4 JUMP 5 FUNCTION button and indicators 6 PICTURE zZ WIDE 8 CB Twin View GUIDE 9 ANT Button Description Press to mute the sound Press again or press VOL to restore the sound Press once to display the current channel number current time and channel label If set the current channel number will display for 10 seconds Press to have the TV screen turn off For details see page 67 Press to jump back and forth between two channels Th
38. VAR FIX L R SUB WOOFER OUT VAR VHF UHF TO CONVERTER AUX MONITOR OUT DVI HDTV IN DVI HDTV AUDIO R L VIDEO IN 6 DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT 10 S VIDEO IN 1 3 VIDEO IN 1 3 VIDEO L AUDIO R 18 00000 Q90 HDD 1080i 720p 480p 480i Description Allows the TV to send remote control signals to other Sony infrared controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment You can use these outputs to listen to your TV s audio through your stereo system Connects to the input jack of your sub woofer Primary RF input that connects to your VHF UHF antenna or cable Connects to your cable box input jack This VHF UHF output jack lets you set up your TV to switch between scrambled channels coming through a cable box and unscrambled cable channels Use this jack instead of a splitter to get better picture quality when you need to switch between scrambled and unscrambled cable channels For details see pages 24 and 25 Auxiliary RF input that connects to your antenna CATV cable or cable box output jack This is convenient if you are using two VHF UHF sources antenna CATV cable or cable box For details see pages 24 and 25 Lets you record the program you are watching to a VCR When
39. ak stereo broadcasts If the Speaker option is set to Off and the Audio Out option is set to Fixed in order to output the sound to your audio system use your audio receiver to adjust the sound see page 81 Or to use the TV remote control set the Audio Out option to Variable To turn on the TV speakers set the Speaker option to On see page 81 Problem Possible Remedies Cannot receive upper channels UHF when using an antenna TV is fixed to one channel O Oo Cannot receive any channels _ when using cable TV Oo Cannot receive or select O channels Change the Cable option to Off see page 84 Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory see page 84 Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory see page 84 Check your Channel Fix settings see page 84 Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory see page 84 Make sure the Cable option is set to On in the Channel Menu see page 84 Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable TV channels that are not presently in TV memory see page 84 99 General Problem Possible Remedies How to reset TV to Ll Turn off the main power of the TV set While holding down RESET on the factory settings remote control turn on the main power of the TV set Turn on t
40. an 4096 horizontal and or vertical lines per dot Movie clips 69 Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick When removing the Memory Stick do not attempt to just pull it from its slot Follow steps 1 3 right VOL O MTSISAP CHANNEL 70 To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot see page 17 and insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot as illustrated below When inserted properly it should slide in with little resistance and click into place CHANNEL NPUT SELECT CHE MTS SAP amp Be sure to insert the Memory Stick in the correct direction If the Memory Stick is forced in the wrong way it may become damaged Insert only Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick slot Attempting to insert other objects into the slot may damage the TV To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off When the light is on this indicates that the TV is reading data from the Memory Stick 2 Push the Memory Stick gently into the slot and then release it The Memory Stick media is ejected 3 Pull the Memory Stick completely out of the slot To protect small children from injury from Memory Stick Media remove all Memory Stick media from the TV s Memory Stick slot and store it in a safe location when it is not in use 71 N pa 1o LL Displaying the Memory Stick Menu 72 Insert
41. and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV below the Sony logo on the sticker and also on the TV box white label Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No Important Safeguards Before using your TV please read these instructions completely and keep this manual for future reference Carefully observe and comply with all warnings cautions and instructions placed on the set or described in the operating instructions or service manual WARNING To guard against injury the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation use and servicing of the set Use Power Sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the serial model plate If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company For those sets designed to operate from battery power refer to the operating instructions Grounding or Polarization This set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third pin for grounding Follow the instructions below For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to inse
42. atedly until the SAT CABLE indicator lights up SAT CABLE 0 9 ENTER CH JUMP Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the DVD VCR indicator lights up il B to step forward or lt lt to step backward Step through different chapters CH to step forward or CH to step backward of a video disc Display the DVD player Menu MENU Setup Move highlight cursor Select item tte To Do This Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the indicator of the Activate the remote control to operate the MDP Search the picture forward or backward Search a chapter forward or backward position you programmed for the MDP player lights up a i gt gt or lt lt during playback release to resume normal playback CH 57 I D z o a gt O fe m o Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV Topic Page Watching TV 60 Using Wide Mode 61 Using Twin View 62 Using Favorite Channels 65 Using the Freeze Function 66 Using Picture Off 67 Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer 68 59 Watching TV For a complete list of all the functions of the remote control see page 52 60 To Do This Activate the remote control to operate the TV Turn on off the TV Tune directly to a channel Adjust the volume Mute the volume Alternate back and forth between two channels Display the current channel number and othe
43. bles to connect the DVD player s Y Ps and Pr jacks to the Y Ps and Pr jacks VIDEO 4 on the TV The Y Ps and Pr jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y CB and Cr or Y B Y and R Y If so connect the cables to their matching color jacks 2 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player s audio output jacks to the TV s VIDEO 4 audio input jacks Component video cable Rear of Media receiver unit R AUDIO L VIDEO SVIDEO R AUDIO L DVD player AUDIO SUBWOOFER 4 1 j m QQ 3 5 3 VIDEO IN 40 Audio cable Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the DVD player Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input VIDEO 4 in the illustration Set up the TV remote control to If you have a non Sony DVD player you must program the remote control See operate the DVD player Programming the Remote Control on page 54 Activate the TV remote control to Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the DVD VCR indicator lights up operate the DVD player Control DVD functions with the See Operating a DVD Player on page 57 TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 91 identify equipment connected to the TV You cannot record the signal from any equipment connected into the Y PB PR jacks
44. cture to prevent image retention When viewing high definition programs broadcast in 720p 1080i it is not possible to change between Wide Screen modes LI Press WIDE repeatedly to toggle through the following Wide Mode settings Wide Zoom enlarges the 4 3 picture while the upper and lower parts of the picture are condensed to fit the 16 9 screen Normal returns the 4 3 picture to its original size Full Mode stretches the 4 3 picture horizontally only to fill the 16 9 screen Zoom Mode enlarges the 4 3 picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the 16 9 screen Useful for watching Letterbox movies 61 Using Twin View Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources from an antenna VCR DVD etc on the screen at the same time You hear the sound from only one of the sources at a time but you can choose which source s sound is selected You can also change the relative size of each of the pictures Using Twin View for an extended period of time may result in image retention Displaying Twin 1 Tune the TV to a working channel Pictures 2 Press A second picture appears To cancel Twin View and watch the active picture O Press or Factors Affecting Twin View If you use a cable box to view all channels the same channel appears in both windows because the cable box unscrambles only one channel at a time If you use a cab
45. display interface cable supplied to the display unit s DISPLAY SIGNAL IN jack and connect the AC power cord supplied to the display unit s AC IN jack gt Disconnect all power sources before making any connections Display interface Tighten the AC Power cord cable supplied screw slowly supplied until the screw is stabilized 2 Secure the AC power plug to the display s AC IN jack AC IN Power supply input jack of the AC plug holder display supplied AC power cord supplied Attach the AC plug holder Clip on to the AC IN supplied to the AC jack until you hear power cord clicking fy When you unplug the AC power cord drag the AC plug holder down by pushing both sides of the holder then pull out the plug 20 3 Install the display unit using an optional stand or rack unit For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with your stand or rack unit A Connect the other end of display interface cable to the Media receiver unit s DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT jack and connect the AC power cord supplied to the media receiver unit s AC IN jack VHFUHE CONVER suswoorea gE ea RAOT E g a PA F AUDIO L VIDEO SVIDEO HODVD IW 10801 720p 480 1 4901 DEO N Tighten the screw slowly until the screw is
46. e TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that was selected Press to have the remote control operate the equipment you want Press repeatedly until the indicator of the desired equipment lights up For details see Programming the Remote Control on page 54 Press repeatedly to cycle through the available video picture modes Vivid Standard Pro Mild Also available in the Video Menu For details see Selecting Video Options on page 78 Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom Also available in the Screen menu For details see pages 61 and 82 Press to turn on and off Twin View For details see page 62 If FUNCTION is switched on SAT CABLE Press to display the program guide of your satellite program provider Press to switch between the sources connected to the TV s VHF UHF and AUX inputs If FUNCTION is switched on SAT CABLE INDEX 10 VOL 11 MENU 12 Power Buttons 13 TV VIDEO Press to display the index of your satellite program provider Press to adjust the volume Press to display the Menu Press again to exit from the Menu For details see page 77 SAT CABLE Press to turn on and off the satellite receiver or cable box POWER Press to turn on and off the TV Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV s video inputs If not Sony brand requires that you first prog
47. e only if the Memory Stick contains more images or folders than can be displayed on one screen Larger images will take longer to display on screen The Memory Stick Index lets you view images that are on the Memory Stick in an index of thumbnail images There is no audio signal available while viewing images on Memory Stick 1 Insert a Memory Stick that contains the images you want to view For details see page 70 2 Press MEMORY STICK on the remote control The Memory Stick Menu appears 3 Press amp to highlight Index and press o The Memory Stick Index appears Memory Stick Index a Y p g E 4 Se oe or menui The selected image is a pei Page highlighted in yellow a V ne 19 Page T Gis kA Seg lima Directory Name 900MSDCF Page 1 42 Filename DSC00004 Image 12 254 Date amp Time 4 12 2001 6 43PM Information about the Picture Size 640x480 selected image Move t gt Select The Memory Stick Index disappears after 5 minutes if you do not operate the TV A Press amp to highlight an image and press to select the image Selecting an image displays that image at full size While an image is displayed full size you can do any of the following To Do This Do This Display the previous image Press Display the next image Press gt If you press gt while viewing the last image the first image is displayed If you press while viewi
48. e Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 49 Using S VIDEO jacks See page 29 Rear of Media receiver unit VHF UHF COC aT AUX SS mui MOF Antenna cable supplied cl SUBWOOFER a Satellite receiver Satellite antenna E DVI HDTV R AUDIO L 6 SATELLITE IN Cable AAE VHF UHF 3 N ouT AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO Ce UD OOO WHITE BLACK IN une out RAU OL IDEO SVIDEO EEEE QQE 1 vi Eo ii DISPLAY_SIGNAL OUT i A V cable 36 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the satellite receiver Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the satellite receiver input VIDEO 1 in the illustration Set up the TV remote control to operate the If you have a non Sony satellite receiver you must program the satellite receiver remote control See Programming the Remote Control on page 54 Activate the TV remote control to operate the Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT CABLE indicator lights satellite receiver up Control satellite receiver functions with the TV See Operating a Satellite Receiver on page 56 remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 91 connected to the TV Do not leave the El
49. e picture setting to reduce the Picture and Brightness levels Image retention is accelerated by higher Brightness and higher Picture settings Please see page 78 for instructions on adjusting picture settings This will help you reduce the risk of causing image retention IMAGE RETENTION IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY CAUTION The following SONY appliance s for use only with the following TV STAND or WALL HANGING RACK UNIT Use with other TV STAND or WALL HANGING RACK UNIT is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO KE 42XBR900 PDM 4200 KE 50XBR900 PDM 5000 TABLE TOP STAND MODEL NO SU P42T1 for PDM 4200 SU P50T1 for PDM 5000 RYOJU KAKO CO LTD WALL MOUNT UNIT MODEL NO SU PW1 for PDM 4200 5000 JOLSON FLOATING STAND MODEL NO SU PF1 for PDM 4200 5000 NIPPON SHEET GLASS CO LTD Trademark Information TruSurround and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc BBE and BBE Symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound Inc and are licensed by BBE Sound Inc under U S Patent No 4 638 258 and 4 482 866 Steady Sound Digital Reality Creation Caption Vision CineMotion Memory Stick and Twin View are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation ClearEdge VM HD Detailer and Uniform Brightness Screen are trademarks of Sony Corporation Owner s Record The model
50. e signal from any equipment connected into the Y PB PR jacks Do not leave a still image or display indication such as the Electric Program Guide displayed on the screen 43 Digital Satelite To connect a digital Satelite Receiver with DVI HDTV connector Receiver with 1 Use a DVI D single link cable to connect the Digital Satelite Receiver s DVI HDTV connector DVI HDTV connector to the TV s DVI HDTV connector The DVI HDTV VIDEO connector does not provide audio so audio cables must be connected to provide sound 2 Use an audio cable to connect the Digital Satelite Receiver s audio output jacks to the TV s DVI HDTV AUDIO jacks Rear of Media receiver unit AUDIO VHF UHF aati AUX AUDIO SUBWOOFER ee moO 000 0 OO 000 R AUDIO L VIDEO SVIDEO VIDEO IN 3LACH p ISPLAY_SIGNAL ROUT Digital Satelite Receiver Dy ED Single linkicable OPTICAL AUDIO our OPTICAL s VIDEO Audio cable Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the digital satelite receiver Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the digital satelite receiver input VIDEO 6 in the illustration Label video inputs to easily See the instruction
51. ectric Program Guide and display indication turned on 37 Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver and VCR and VCR 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver s satellite input jack 2 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR s VHF UHF input jack 3 Use the supplied antenna cable to connect the VCR s VHF UHF output jack to the TV s VHF UHF jack A Use an A V cable to connect the satellite receiver s A V output jacks to the VCR s A V input jacks 5 Use an A V cable to connect the VCR s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks 6 Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 49 amp Using S VIDEO jacks See page 29 Satellite antenna cable CATV cable 1 SATELLITE IN Rear of Media receiver unit Satellite receiver VHF UHF TO VHF UHF CONVERTER AUX R AUDIO L A AUDIO SUBWOOFER S AA AA IN AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO OUT OUT OA VAR FIX VAR WH WZ OUT LINE OUT x DVI HDTV R AUDIO L 6 3 DVI HDTV_IN BLACK A V cable DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT 2 Antenna gao O LINE IN bl 4 Capii A Q LINE OUT i 3 A V cable 38 Notes on Using This Connect
52. edly to cycle through DVD player or other connected equipment Set up the TV remote control to operate non Sony equipment To Do This Activate the remote control to operate the VCR Change channels Record Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause Search the picture forward or backward To Do This Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver Turn on off Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Display channel number Display SAT Guide Display SAT Menu Move highlight cursor Select item the video equipment connected to the TV s video inputs You must program the remote control the first time you use it See Programming the Remote Control on page 54 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the DVD VCR indicator lights up CH 4 and REC simultaneously gt gt lt lt i gt gt or lt lt during playback release to resume normal playback Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT CABLE indicator lights up SAT CABLE 0 9 ENTER CH JUMP DISPLAY GUIDE MENU tte Operating a Cable Box Operating a DVD Player Operating an MDP Laserdisc Player To Do This Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Turn on off Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel To Do This Activate the remote control to operate the DVD Step through different tracks of the disc Press FUNCTION repe
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54. een for long periods of time especially at a high brightness or contrast setting the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty Note on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with 15 119 of the FCC rules Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmitted by cable companies for the use of the general public may require authorization from the broadcaster cable company and or program owner NOTIFICATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference with radio communications However there is no guarantee
55. emory Stick Index 73 indicator LED 17 inserting 70 insertion slot 17 Menu 72 precautions 95 Rotate Picture 75 Setup options 74 Slideshow 74 supported and unsupported images 68 troubleshooting 97 using 68 75 Memory Stick button 53 MENU button 52 60 77 Menus Audio 77 80 Channel 77 84 Parent 77 86 Screen 77 82 Setup 89 Video 77 78 Mild mode 78 Mono MTS setting 80 MTS 80 MTS SAP button 53 MUTING button 52 60 N Neutral Color Temperature 78 Normal mode setting 82 NR 79 O off turning off the TV 17 on turning on the TV 17 P Q Parent Menu 77 86 parental control described 14 password changing 86 Pause button 53 PIC OFF button 52 PICTURE button 52 picture contrast adjusting 78 Picture in Picture See Twin View Play button 53 POWER button 16 17 52 60 POWER LED 100 POWER ON STAND BY indicator 16 17 powering on off the TV 17 presetting channels 84 Pro Video mode 78 problems troubleshooting 96 100 progressive 94 R ratings setting 86 88 ratings viewing blocked programs 87 88 Record buttons 53 remote control inserting batteries 51 programming 54 55 removing Favorite Channels 65 RESET button 53 resetting Audio options 80 Rewind button 53 rotate picture Memory Stick 75 Continued 105 S S VIDEO jack described 17 18 SAT CABLE indicator 52 SAT CABLE power button 52 satellite receiver using with TV remote control 56 Screen Saver 83 setting up c
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57. entify equipment connected to the TV Do not leave a still image such as the DVD menu displayed on the screen Digital TV Set Top To connect a digital TV set top box with component video connectors Box with 1 Use three separate component video cables to connect the set top box s Component Y Ps and Pr jacks to the Y Ps and Pr jacks VIDEO 4 on the TV Video Connectors The Y PB and Pr jacks on your set top box are sometimes labeled Y CB and Cr or Y B Y and R Y If so connect the cables to their matching color jacks 2 Use an audio cable to connect the set top box s audio output jacks to the TV s VIDEO 4 audio input jacks Component video cable Rear of Media receiver unit 1 Digital TV Set Top Box R AUDIO L AUDIO 2 GASCO OOO HOO 000 amp R AUI O L Y PB PR R AUDIO L VIDEO SVIDEO Fy DVD_ IN aoi 0p 480p 480i VIDEO IN SUBWOOFER UT E i T Audio cable Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the digital TV set top box Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the digital TV set top box input VIDEO 4 in the illustration Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 91 identify equipment connected to the TV You cannot record th
58. enu options appear 5 Press lt gt to change settings Press to select the changed setting 6 Press MENU to exit the Menu You need your password for any future access into the Parent Menu If you lose your password see Lost password on page 100 The Parent Menu includes the following options Parental Lock Off Parental lock is off No programs are blocked Turn ratings on off from viewing and select a rating Child system Maximum ratings permitted are L1 US TV Y TV G G L Canada C G TV Y Maximum ratings permitted are L1 US TV PG PG L Canada C8 PG 8 ans TV PG Maximum ratings permitted are L US TV 14 PG 13 L Canada 14 13 ans TV 14 Select to set ratings manually Ll US See page 87 for details Ll Canada See page 88 for details Youth Y Adult Custom Change Password Select Country For changing your password U S A Canada Select to use USA ratings see page 87 Select to use Canadian ratings see page 88 US Models Selecting Custom Rating Options The Content Based Ratings are linked to the level of the Age Based Rating For example a program with an Age Based Rating of TV PG V Violence rating may contain moderate violence while a TV 14 V Violence rating may contain more intense violence To ensure maximum blocking capability set the Age Based Ratings If you block unrated TV programs be aware that the fol
59. eo 1 gt 12 Video 1 Video 1 gt 12 When you adjust the picture sizes the TV memorizes the change The next time you use the Twin View function the memorized sizes appear 64 Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to eight favorite channels that you specify Creating a List of Favorite Channels X For details on using the Channel Menu see page 84 Displaying a List of Favorite Channels To assign Channel Labels e g ABC HBO MTV etc to channel numbers as shown at right use the Channel Label feature in the Channel Menu see page 85 AOUN o Press MENU to display the Menu Press or gt to highlight the Channel icon and press er Press to select Favorite Channels Press to select Program Press or to highlight a Favorite Channel number 1 8 and press Press or to highlight a channel you want to assign to the Favorite Channel number A preview of the highlighted channel appears in the upper right of the screen Press to select that channel as a Favorite Channel To add more channels to your favorites list repeat steps 5 6 To clear a Favorite Channel press or to highlight the channel you want to clear Press and then press RESET Press MENU to exit the Menu Press FAVORITES The Favorite Channels list appears Preview of highlighted Favorite Channel Favorites 10 ABC Favorite
60. ff Make sure the display interface cable is connected to the display unit and media receiver unit Adjust the Picture option in the Video Menu see page 78 Adjust the Brightness option in the Video Menu see page 78 Check the antenna cable connections Adjust the Color option in the Video Menu see page 78 Check the antenna cable connections Try another channel it could be station trouble Press ANT to change the input mode see page 52 Adjust the antenna Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars neon signs or hair dryers Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the problem You have selected a text option in the Setup Menu and no text is available See page 90 to reset Setup selections To turn off this feature set the Caption Vision option to Off If you were trying to select closed captioning select CC instead of Text 1 4 Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16 9 this is especially common with theatrical releases Your TV will show these programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen For more details check the documentation that came with your DVD or contact your program provider The compression used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs may cause your TV s screen to display less detail than usual or cause artifacts small blocks or dots pixelations to appear on your screen This is due to your TV s large screen a
61. ff but the audio adjustments output from your audio system can still be controlled by the TV s remote control Fixed The TV s speakers are turned off and the audio output of the TV is fixed Use your audio receiver s remote control to adjust the volume and other audio settings through your audio system 81 Using the Screen Menu Screen icon and press option Press to select an Press gt amp to change settings To select the Screen Menu Screen Channel Parent Setup to move to the alas Wide Mode Wide Zoom 4 3 Default Wide Zoom Vertical Center Vertical Size Screen Saver to move to an Move Mie Select End MENU Press to select the changed 1 Press MENU 2 Press or gt 3 Press or option 4 setting 5 Selecting Screen Mode Options To change from one Option Wide Mode to another Wide Mode use WIDE on the remote control Select a Wide Mode to use for 4 3 sources Wide Zoom is recommended for 4 3 picture to prevent image retention For Wide Zoom and Zoom modes you can adjust the vertical position and size of the picture For details see page 83 82 Press MENU to exit the Menu The Screen menu includes the following options Description Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4 3 size picture while the upper and lower parts of the picture are condensed to fit the wide screen Normal Select to return the 4 3 pictu
62. ge 49 Using S VIDEO jacks See page 29 Rear of Media receiver unit TRA VHF UHF coNVeaTER AUX Antenna cable supplied AUDIO SUBWOOFER A _A a x G SSH Q 1 pone 66 6 2 3 DVEHDTV IN VCR EE WHITE BLACK E I AUDIOR AUDIOL VIDEO OUT 1 VEO DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT OUT Q IN Ge E 1 T f CATV cable A A A V cable 30 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the VCR Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the illustration Watch cable channels Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input VHF UHF in the illustration Set up the TV remote control to If you have a non Sony VCR you must program the remote control See operate the VCR Programming the Remote Control on page 54 Activate the TV remote control to Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the DVD VCR indicator lights up operate the VCR Control VCR functions with the See Operating a VCR on page 56 TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 91 identify equipment connected to the TV gt Do not leave the display indication of the VCR turned on 31 VCR and Cable Box 32 For best results use this connection if L Your cable company scrambles
63. gh Menus Display the Menu MENU Move through the Menus gt Menus include Move through the Menu options 44 navigation help text that Select an option to change appears at the bottom of EES each Menu Change an option s settings aven Select confirm changed setting gt or Exit the Menu MENU T7 Selecting Video Options To change from one Mode to another use PICTURE on the remote control You can alter the Video Menu settings Picture Brightness Color etc for each Mode To prevent image retention do not use the Vivid mode for a long time 78 Using the Video Menu To select the Video Menu 1 Press MENU 2 Press or gt to highlight the Video icon and press Mode Vivid P Picture ONIN vnn fi ness 3 Press lt gt to highlight an ene nn Hue AMUI m option Press to select an Sharpness I iiiiii ammm000 p a Color Temp puny option NR High DRC Function A Press lt to change settings MEZOCEANA Press F to select the changed setting 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu To restore the factory default settings for the Video settings excluding Advanced Video of the Mode Vivid Standard etc the TV is set to Ll Press RESET on the remote control when in the Video Menu The Video Menu includes the following options Mode Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness Customized Standard Select for standard picture settings
64. hange channels Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the illustration If you have a non Sony VCR you must program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on page 54 For the cable box press FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT CABLE indicator lights up For the VCR press FUNCTION repeatedly until the DVD VCR indicator lights up See Operating a Cable Box on page 57 and Operating a VCR on page 56 See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 91 gt Do not leave the display indication of the cable box and VCR turned on 33 Two VCRs for Tape Connecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR to the other By Editing connecting them as shown below you can view monitor what is being recorded To connect two VCRs for tape editing 1 Use an A V cable to connect the playback VCR s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks 2 Usean A V cable to connect the recording VCR s A V input jacks to the TV s MONITOR OUT jacks Using S VIDEO jacks See page 29 Rear of Media receiver unit R AUDIO L_ ip OOOO DVI HDTV R AUDIO L 6 AN pme tala contehren R AUDIO L VIDEO SVIDEO SUBWOOFER x o QQQ 1 QQQGO e OO Cr ror our x 3 DV HDTV_IN oh J WHITE BLACK PALI IO L ViDEO SVIDEO EEE p r DISPLAY _SIGNAL_OUT edd Playback VCR AUDIO R AUDIOL VIDEO QQQ e Recording VCR
65. hannels 49 Setup Menu 89 sharpness adjusting 78 Simulated Effect 80 sizing picture in Twin View 64 slideshow 74 speakers turning on off 81 using external speakers 81 specifications 101 Standard mode 78 Steady Sound described 14 Steady Sound setting 80 Stereo MTS setting 80 Stop button 53 SUBWOOFER OUT jack described 18 surround sound 80 T U TIMER indicator 16 17 100 transport buttons 53 treble adjusting 80 troubleshooting 96 100 TruSurround 80 TruSurround Effect 80 turning on off the TV 17 TV indicator 60 TV VIDEO button 52 60 Twin View described 14 using 62 64 Twin View button 52 V Variable audio setting 81 VCR using with TV remote control 56 with cable box connecting 32 with cable connecting 30 with satellite receiver connecting 38 Vertical Center adjusting 83 Vertical Size 83 106 VHF UHF jack described 18 VIDEO L R AUDIO jacks described 18 Video Menu 77 78 Video modes selecting 78 Vivid mode 78 VOL buttons 17 52 60 W X Y Warm Color Temperature 78 WIDE button 52 Wide Mode 82 Wide Screen described 14 Wide Zoom mode setting 82 Z zoom feature with Twin View 64 Zoom mode setting 82 http www sony net econ Printed on 100 recycled paper Printed in Japan
66. he Menu An LED on the front panel will light indicating the timer has been set 1 Press and to highlight Current Time and then press 2 Press and to set the current time day hour and minute Press or press gt to confirm each setting and move to the next setting Press to go back to the previous setting 3 Press MENU to exit the Menu Allows you to select from three closed caption modes for programs that are broadcast with closed caption Off CC1 CC4 Text1 Text4 Info Turns off Caption Vision Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program Should be set to CC 1 for most programs Displays network station information presented using either half or the whole screen if available For closed captioning set to CC 1 Displays the program name and the time remaining in the program if the broadcaster offers this service Displays when the channel is changed or DISPLAY is pressed Allows you to illuminate the Sony logo on the front panel of the display unit Yes No Illuminates the Sony logo while the power is turned on Illuminates the Sony logo only when the power is switched to on or off When selecting Game Option Description or Web the TV decreases Video Label Allows you to identify A V equipment you connected to the TV brightness to prevent such as a VCR DVD etc For example if you have a DVD image retention player connected to the VIDEO
67. he TV While holding down RESET on the remote control press POWER on the media receiver unit The TV will turn itself off then back on again Release RESET How to restore Video settings Press RESET on the remote control while in the Video Menu see page 78 to factory settings How to restore Audio settings Press RESET on the remote control while in the Audio Menu see page 80 to factory settings Cannot cycle through the other Be sure the Video Label option is not set to Skip see page 91 video equipment connected to the TV Cannot operate Menu Ll Ifa menu option appears in gray this indicates that the menu option is not available Lost password Ll Inthe password screen see page 86 enter the following master password 4357 The master password clears your previous password it cannot be used to temporarily unblock channels LED on the display unit is lit The POWER ON STAND BY LED see page 16 lights up when the TV is turned on If the LED blinks continuously this may indicate the TV needs a service Ll The TIMER LED see page 16 indicates that the timer is set When the timer is set this LED will remain lit even when the TV is turned off ie a z e 100 Specifications Panel System Display resolution Antenna Television System Channel Coverage Power Requirements Inputs Outputs DVI HDTV Video IN S Video IN Audio IN Component Video Input CONTROL S OUT Var
68. iable Fixed Audio OUT Monitor Fixed Audio OUT Sub woofer OUT RF Inputs Converter Screen Size measured diagonally Speaker Output Dimensions W x H x D Mass Plasma Display panel Display resolution 1024 pixels horizontal x 768 pixels vertical KE 42XBR900 1365 pixels horizontal x 768 pixels vertical KE 50XBR900 75 ohm external terminal for VHF UHF NTSC American TV Standard VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 CATV 1 125 120V 60 Hz 1 terminal 3 3V T M D S 50 ohms The DVI HDTV input terminal is compliant with the EIA 861 standard and is not intended for use with personal computers 3 total 1 on front panel 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative 3 total 1 on front panel Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative C 0 286 Vp p Burst signal 75 ohms 500 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance 47 kilohm 6 total 1 on front panel 2 Y PB PR Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative Ps 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Pr 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms 1 1 More than 408 mVrms at the maximum volume setting Variable More than 408 mVrms Fixed Impedance output 2 kilohms x1 1 phono jack 2 1 KE 42XBR900 42 inches KE 50XBR900 50 inches 15W x 2 PDM 4200 1352 x 720 x 102 mm 53 14x 28 38x 4 Vs in PDM 5000 1573 x 856 x 108 mm 62 18 x 33 34x 4 3 8 in MBT XBR900 430 x 105 x 360 mm 17x 4 14x 14 Ya in Display unit PDM 4200 39kg 86 lbs PDM 5000 53kg 114 Ibs Media receiver unit MBT XBR900 7 5kg 16 lb
69. icture up and down in the window Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes Press or and press Ce to choose a correction between 15 and 15 Zoom mode and 5 and 5 Wide Zoom mode Vertical Size Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes Press or and press to choose a correction between 7 and 7 Screen Saver Orbit Moves the picture position to reduce image retention This does not prevent image retention completely if the same picture is displayed for an extended period of time All White Displays a white screen to reduce image retention 83 Using the Channel Menu Selecting Channel Options 84 To select the Channel Menu 1 Press MENU 2 Press or to highlight the Channel icon and press Favorite Chann P oe 3 Press to highlight an Rup emer Channel Skip A option Press to select an Channel cabal option A Press tochange settings Move AME Select End MENU Press to select the changed setting 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu The Channel Menu includes the following options Option Description Favorite Channels Cable Channel Fix Useful when you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected Auto Program Lets you set up a list of your favorite channels For details see Using Favorite Channels on page 65 On Select if you are receiving cable channels
70. ion To Do This Do This Watch the satellite receiver Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the illustration The VCR may need to be turned on and set to the satellite receiver input Watch the VCR Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the input to which the VCR is connected VIDEO 1 in the illustration Set up the TV remote control to If you have a non Sony VCR or satellite receiver you must program the remote operate the satellite receiver or control See Programming the Remote Control on page 54 VCR Activate the TV remote control to For the satellite receiver press FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT CABLE operate the satellite receiver or indicator lights up For the VCR press FUNCTION repeatedly until the DVD VCR VCR indicator lights up Control satellite receiver and See Operating a Satellite Receiver on page 56 and Operating a VCR on page 56 VCR functions with the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 91 identify equipment connected to the TV Do not leave the Electric Program Guide and display indication turned on 39 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors For best results use this connection if your DVD player has component video Y Ps Pr jacks To connect a DVD player with component video connectors 1 Use three separate component video ca
71. ite video digital television DTV 94 National Television System Committee NTSC RF S VIDEO Ze VHF UHF 480i 480p 720p 1080i A signaling method that uses continuous changes in the amplitude or frequency of an electronic transmission to convey information Refers to the ratio between the width and height of the screen This TV has a 16 9 widescreen aspect ratio as opposed to a 4 3 aspect ratio 4 3 aspect ratio 16 9 aspect ratio Component video is sent through three cables two color shade chrominance signals and one brightness luminance signal Component video achieves greater color accuracy than composite video or S VIDEO by splitting chrominance into two separate portions Composite video is sent through a single cable Composite video combines the color shade chrominance and brightness luminance information into one video signal A new technology for transmitting and receiving broadcast television signals DTV provides higher resolution and improved sound quality over analog television A unit of the Federal Communications Commission Washington DC that establishes television standards in the United States such as NTSC Color the standard used in this TV Radio Frequency That part of the frequency spectrum in which it is possible to radiate transmit electromagnetic waves S VIDEO requires a single cable which carries the brightness luminance and color chrominance signals of
72. le box s input jack 2 Use the supplied antenna cable to connect the cable box s output jack to the TV s VHF UHF jack 3 Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 49 CATV Antennacable cable supplied VHF UHF b IN Cable box Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 and then use the cable box to switch channels Set up the TV remote control to Program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on page 54 operate the cable box Activate the remote control to Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT CABLE indicator lights up operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching When using the cable box you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable box is of TV channels set to usually channel 3 or 4 You can use the TV s Channel Fix feature to lock in a specific channel For details see Using the Channel Menu on page 84 Do not leave the display indication of the cable box turned on 28 Connecting Optional Equipment Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional equipment VCR and Cable 30 VCR and Cable Box 32 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 34 Satellite Receiver 36 Satellite Receiver and VCR 38 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 40 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio 42 Connectors Digital
73. le box you can view the cable box output in one window and view a different source such as a VCR or DVD player in the second window by using V VIDEO For details see Connecting Optional Equipment on page 29 Sources connected to the AUX VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 and VIDEO 6 inputs display in the left window but not the right If you are viewing a 4 3 source and a 16 9 enhanced source such as a DVD side by side the 4 3 source appears larger Twin View does not display channels that are blocked by parental settings see page 86 62 Activating the Picture To activate the picture in the To activate the picture in the left right window window O Press O Press gt ex Functions Available in the Active Window To Do This Do This Tune to a channel Press 0 9 and then ENTER or wait 3 seconds or Press CH Adjust the volume Press VOL Mute the volume Press MUTING press again to unmute Switch the TV s input between Press TV VIDEO sources connected to the TV s A V inputs Change the picture size Press or For details see Changing the Picture Size on page 64 soinjeo4 63 Changing the The zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right pictures Picture Size 1 Press lt or gt to activate the picture that Video 1 D12 you want to resize 2 Press to enlarge the picture 3 Press to make the picture smaller Vid
74. ll 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 Protruding location Do not install the display unit in protruding locations If you install the unit in the following locations injury may result L Do not install the unit in a location where the unit protrudes such as pillars L Do not install the unit in a location that may cause facial injury Oils Do not install this unit in restaurants where oily vapours occur Dust absorbing oil may enter into the unit and damage the unit Corrosion If you use this unit 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 Accessories Secure the display unit from falling down If the display unit is not secured properly it may fall and cause injury Take measures against it 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 u injury Use an optional Sony stand which has adequate strength Weight Do not stand on the Media receiver unit The unit may fall or break causing injury Pay special attentio
75. ll warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Donot block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over ve 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged
76. lowing types of programs may be blocked programs broadcast from another country emergency broadcasts political programs sports news public service announcements religious programs and weather Viewing Blocked Programs For US models the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options For Canadian models see page 88 Option Description Movie Rating G All children and General Audience PG Parental Guidance suggested PG 13 R Restricted viewing parental guidance is suggested for children under 17 Parental Guidance for children under 13 NC 17 No one 17 or under allowed and X TV Rating Age Based Ratings Block programs by TV Y their rating All children TV Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older content or both TV G General Audience TV PG Parental Guidance suggested TV 14 Parents Strongly cautioned TV MA Mature Audience only Content Based Ratings FV Fantasy Violence D Suggestive Dialogue L Strong Language S Sexual situations V Violence Unrated Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcast Block programs or without a rating movies that are broadcast without a rating Block Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating You can view blocked programs by entering the password Press ENTER when tuned to a blocked program then enter the password This temporarily switches off the Parental Lock To reactivate the Parental Lock settings turn
77. ls so there is consistent output between programs and commercials Ll Memory Stick Picture Viewer Allows you to view on your TV screen digital images that are stored on Memory Stick media Component Video Inputs Offers the best video quality for DVD 480p 4801 and digital set top box HD1080i 720p connections HD Detailer Wideband video amplifier has a high bandwidth frequency rating which allows it to send more video information to the screen resulting in finer picture quality especially for HD sources Ll Parental Control V Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable programming from younger viewers Digital Visual Interface DVI HDTV Can accommodate a copy protected digital connection HDCP to other devices such as digital set top boxes that have compatible interfaces The DVI HDTV input terminal is compliant with the EIA 861 standard and is not intended for use with personal computers High bandwidth Digital Content Protection 14 Setting Up the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV Topic Page s TV Controls and Connectors Installing the TV Basic Connections Connecting a Cable or Antenna Connecting Optional Equipment VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box Two VCRs for Tape Editing Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR DVD Player with Component Video Connectors DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Digital TV
78. n openings Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 5 C 41 F If the TV is transported directly from a cold to a warm location or if the room temperature changes suddenly the picture may be blurred or show poor color due to moisture condensation In this case please wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before turning on the TV To obtain the best picture do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight It is recommended to use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling or to cover the windows that face the screen with opaque drapery It is desirable to install the TV in a room where the floor and walls are not of a reflective material CAUTION How to reduce the risk of Image Retention on your TV Bright stationary images such as TV station logos displayed on your TV can cause permanent damage to your TV resulting in retention of the image in the picture Please take the following steps to reduce the risk of causing image retention View a variety of program sources or programming material Image retention can occur when bright stationary images such as TV station logos are viewed Changing the program material viewed reduces the possibility that a single image will become imprinted on the picture tubes in your TV When viewing programs with stationary images adjust th
79. n page 54 operate the cable box Activate the remote control to Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT CABLE indicator lights operate the cable box up Prevent the accidental switching When using the cable box you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable box is of TV channels set to usually channel 3 or 4 You can use the TV s Channel Fix feature to lock in a specific channel For details see Using the Channel Menu on page 84 Switch the TV s input between Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV s VHF UHF unscrambled the cable box and cable channels and AUX scrambled inputs Do not leave the display indication of the cable box turned on 26 Cable Box Only For best results use this connection if L Your cable company scrambles all channels which requires you to use a cable box Ll You do not have a VCR If you have a VCR see pages 30 and 32 With this connection you can Ll Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV s VHF UHF jack You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box About Using This Connection with Dual Picture Twin View etc Features With this connection all channels come into the TV through your cable box and only one unscrambled signal is sent to the TV so you cannot use the dual picture features Continued 27 To connect the cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the cab
80. n the left Twin View window but not the right There is no Twin View window Be sure the Twin View window is set to a video input or channel that has a signal or it is just static airing L You might be tuned to a video input with nothing connected to it Try cycling through the video inputs by pressing TV VIDEO Twin View cannot display Ll Try cycling through the video inputs by pressing TV VIDEO Check that the anything but TV channels Video Label option is not set to Skip See the Setup Menu on page 91 Twin View displays the same Both Twin View windows might be set to the same channel Try changing program in both windows channels in either window ie z e 96 Remote Control Problem Possible Remedies Remote control does not O operate O 0O O O Cannot change channels with 1 the remote control The batteries could be weak Replace the batteries Check the orientation of the batteries Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the TV indicator lights up You may have inadvertently pressed FUNCTION which changes the remote control to SAT or CABLE mode Make sure this unit s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet Locate the unit at least 3 4 feet away from fluorescent lights If you are using the TV to change channels first press FUNCTION repeatedly until the TV indicator lights up If you are using another device to change channels be sure you have not inadvertently switched
81. n the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance it indicates a need for service Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as J specified by the manufacturer to determine that the set is in safe operating condition and to so certify When the set reaches the end of its useful life improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion Ask a qualified service S technician to dispose of the set For Safety Be careful when moving the TV When you place the TV in position be careful not to drop it on your foot or fingers Watch your footing while installing the TV Carry the TV in the specified manner If you carry
82. n to little children Ventilation The slots and openings in the media receiver unit and display unit are provided for necessary ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the set and to protect it from overheating these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered Unless proper ventilation is provided the unit may gather dust and get dirty For proper ventilation Observe the following o Do not install the unit turned backward or sideways Oo Do not install the unit turned over or upside down Oo Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials o Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface o Never place the set in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided E Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register or where it is exposed to direct sunlight Ventilation Leave some space around the unit Otherwise adequate air circulation may be blocked causing overheating and cause fire or damage the unit When installing the unit on the wall 30 cm 11 7 s in 10cm 4 in 10cm 4 in Leave this space at T Ea a E A RETS wed least 10 cm 4 in E When installing the unit using a stand 30 cm 11 7 s in 10cm Gin gt 10 cm 4 in i Leave this space at least
83. nd ability to show very fine detail and is normal for certain digitally recorded programs Adjust the reality clarity in the DRC Palette menu see page 79 to optimize the picture while viewing these sources Audio Problem Possible Remedies Good picture no sound Oo O Audio noise O Cannot gain enough volume O when using a cable box Sound seems weak or Oo insufficient Cannot raise the volume on a external speakers Channels Press MUTING so that Muting disappears from the screen see page 52 Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Audio Menu see page 81 Communication problems may occur if the infrared communication equipment e g infrared cordless headphones is used near the TV Please use headphones other than infrared cordless headphones Also if you use the infrared communication equipment other than infrared cordless headphones move the infrared transceiver away from the TV until the noise is eliminated or move the transmitter and receiver of the infrared communication equipment closer together Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box s remote control Then press FUNCTION repeatedly until the TV indicator lights up and adjust the TV s volume The TV s audio might be set to Auto SAP or Mono when it might be better set to Stereo In the Audio Menu see page 80 set the MTS setting to Stereo If already set to Stereo switch to Mono which may reduce background noise during we
84. ng the first image the last image is displayed Display the Memory Stick Index Press 5 To return to the Memory Stick Menu press gt to highlight Menu and press amp If a blank square appears instead of a thumbnail image this indicates that the image does not support a thumbnail view Selecting the icon however displays the full size image on the screen It could also indicate that both the thumbnail and full size images are corrupied or not supported 73 N pa LL Using the Memory Stick Slideshow Changing the Memory Stick Setup Options 74 The Memory Stick Slideshow lets you watch a slideshow of the images that are on the Memory Stick 1 2 Insert a Memory Stick that contains the images you want to view For details see page 70 Press MEMORY STICK on the remote control The Memory Stick Menu appears Press amp to highlight Slideshow and press The slideshow starts To end the slideshow press The Memory Stick Menu is displayed Press MEMORY STICK on the remote control The Memory Stick Menu appears Press amp to highlight Setup and press The Memory Stick Setup Menu appears Memory Stick Setup Menu Slideshow Interval 5 sec Slideshow Repeat On File Information On Rotate Picture Move t gt Select Press amp to highlight an option and press C Option Description Menu Return
85. off the TV When the TV is turned on again your Parental Lock settings are reactivated 87 Canadian Models Selecting Custom Rating Options Viewing Blocked Programs 88 For Canadian models the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options For US models see page 87 Option Description English Rating C C8 G PG 14 18 French Rating G 8 ans 13 ans 16 ans 18 ans U S A Rating All children Children 8 years and older General programming Parental Guidance Viewers 14 and older Adult programming General programming Not recommended for young children Not recommended for ages under 13 Not recommended for ages under 16 Programming restricted to adults See US Models on page 87 for details You can view blocked programs by entering the password Press ENTER when tuned to a blocked program then enter the password This temporarily switches off the Parental Lock To reactivate the Parental Lock settings turn off the TV When the TV is turned on again your Parental Lock settings are reactivated ET Using the Setup Menu Ate Fe To move from within one Menu to the main Menu of icons press Selecting Setup Options To go directly to programming Timer 1 or 2 press instead of pressing gt To select the Setup Menu 1 Press MENU 2 Press or gt to highlight the Setup icon and press Clock Timers P P Caption Vision Off 3 Press
86. or modify Memory Stick media Avoid getting liquid on Memory Stick media Apply labels only within the designated label area Label Area Memory STICK To avoid permanent damage to still image data do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to High temperature such as near a heater or inside a hot car High humidity Direct sunlight Corrosive substances Magnetic fields Excessive dust Le et ee a Static electricity or electric noise Store and carry Memory Stick media in its original case to ensure protection of stored data Save a backup of stored data 95 Contacting Sony If after reading these operating instructions you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1 800 222 SONY 7669 US residents only or 416 499 SONY 7669 Canadian residents only Troubleshooting Twin View Problem Possible Remedies I cannot get Twin View to work If you are using a cable box to unscramble all channels as shown on page 27 you cannot use the Twin View feature This is because the cable box can unscramble only one channel at a time L You can use Twin View to view a signal from a different source that is connected to the TV s A V jacks such as a VCR or DVD player in the second window by pressing TV VIDEO while in Twin View Ll Sources connected to the AUX VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 and VIDEO 6 inputs display i
87. ough the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the set Continued 3 Ventilation holes Do not insert anything in the ventilation holes If metal or something flammable enters it may result in fire or electric shock Cleaning Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft cloth To remove dust from the screen wipe it gently with a soft cloth Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened with a solution of mild soap and warm water Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine for cleaning If the picture becomes dark after using the TV for a long period of time it may be necessary to clean the inside of the TV Consult qualified service personnel Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards Installation When installing the display unit on the wall be sure to have assemblers install and keep away from the unit If a person other than the assemblers install the display unit on the wall using a wall mount unit the unit may fall and cause serious injury when an earthquake occurs or when the unit is not installed securely Carrying Carrying the set requires two or more people If you carry the set in a manner other than that specified it may drop and a serious injury may be caused Be sure two or more people carry
88. own remote control unit Whenever you remove the batteries to replace them the code numbers may revert to the factory setting and must be reset Manufacturer s Codes VCRs Manufacturer Code Sony 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 Penney JVC Kenwood LG LXI Sears Magnavox Marantz Marta Memorex Minolta Mitsubishi MGA Multitech NEC 301 302 303 327 338 344 314 337 319 317 309 308 332 302 332 315 304 338 309 341 312 309 314 336 337 304 319 320 316 317 318 341 330 335 338 329 304 309 322 339 340 332 306 304 305 338 309 308 309 305 304 330 314 336 337 314 336 337 345 346 347 314 336 332 337 332 332 305 330 335 338 308 309 310 314 336 337 332 309 335 305 304 323 324 325 326 325 338 321 314 336 337 Manufacturer Code Olympic Optimus Orion Panasonic Pentax Philco Philips Pioneer Quasar RCA PROSCAN Realistic Sansui Samsung Sanyo Scott Sharp Signature 2000 M Ward SV2000 Sylvania Symphonic Tashiro Tatung Teac Technics Toshiba Wards Yamaha Zenith 309 308 327 317 308 309 306 307 305 304 308 309 308 309 310 308 308 309 306 304 305 308 309 311 312
89. r information Switch the TV s input to the VCR DVD player or other connected equipment Change video and audio options customize the TV s setup set parental controls and more Switch the TV s input between sources connected to the TV s VHF UHF and AUX inputs Do This Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the TV indicator lights up Press POWER Press 0 9 and then ENTER or wait 3 seconds or Press CH Press VOL Press MUTING press again to unmute Press JUMP The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel tuned Press DISPLAY once to display the channel number current time wide mode and channel label if set Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV s video inputs Press MENU to display the Menu For details see Using the Menus on page 77 Press ANT to alternate between sources connected to the TV s VHF UHF and AUX inputs Using Wide Mode You can also access the Wide Mode settings in the Screen menu For details see page 82 When you change channels or inputs the Wide Mode settings revert to the 4 3 Default setting in the Screen menu To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed set 4 3 Default to Off For details see page 83 Wide Screen mode lets you watch 4 3 normal broadcasts in several Wide Screen modes 16 9 aspect ratio Wide Zoom is recommended for 4 3 pi
90. ram the remote control page 54 52 Button Description 114 0 9 Press 0 9 to select a channel the channel changes after 3 ENTER seconds Press ENTER to change channels immediately 15 RESET Press to reset the settings to the factory defaults See pages 8 ry pag 78 and 80 Also used to clear Favorite Channels see page 65 If FUNCTION is switched on DVD VCR REC Press together with C gt to record 16 FAVORITES Press to display the Favorite Channels list For details see page 65 17 FREEZE Press to freeze the picture Press again to restore the picture For details see Using the Freeze Function on page 66 18 Press gt to move the on screen cursor To select an item press D If FUNCTION is switched on SAT CABLE or DVD VCR 3 Transport lt 4 Rewind D Buttons Play S Stop gt gt Fast forward E Pause 19 MEMORY Press to display the Memory Stick Menu For details see STICK Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer on page 68 Pars 20 MTS SAP Press repeatedly to cycle through the Multi channel TV Sound MTS options Stereo Auto SAP and Mono For details on each option see page 80 21 CH Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down either CH 53 S e oO f jam Programming the Remote Control 54 The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment Sony
91. re to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 igg Antenna lead in wire N N Grounding conductors Li lt NEC Section 810 21 fg Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system NEC Art 250 Part H Antenna discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 Electric service equipment NEC National Electrical Code Lightning For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and power line surges Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions L When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed pine ae CRACKED PLUG FRAYED oR TAUT Tf liquid has been spilled into At LINE the set L If the set has been exposed to rain or water L If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are specified i
92. re to normal mode Full Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally only to fill the wide screen Zoom Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the wide screen Wide Mode is unavailable while in Twin View or when viewing HD 1080i 720p sources gt In some cases wide screen programs will be shown in aspect ratios that require the display of black bands at the top and bottom of your 16 9 screen For more details see page 98 If 4 3 Default is set to anything but Off the Wide Mode setting changes only for the current channel When you change channels or inputs Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the 4 3 Default setting To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed set 4 3 Default to Off Option Description 4 3 Default Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4 3 size picture while the Select the default upper and lower parts of the picture are Screen Mode to condensed to fit the wide screen use for 4 3 sources Normal Select to return the 4 3 picture to normal mode Full Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally only to fill the wide screen Zoom Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the wide screen Off Select to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the channel or input is changed Vertical Center Allows you to move the position of the p
93. rt the r plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in Wall outlet Do not use a poor fitting outlet Insert the plug fully into the outlet If it is loose it may cause arcing and result in fire Contact your electrician to have the outlet changed Wiring Unplug the AC power cord when wiring cables Be sure to unplug the AC power cord for your safety when hooking up Moisture Do not touch the AC power cord with a wet hand If you plug unplug the AC power cord with a wet hand it may cause electric shock Cleaning Clean the AC power plug regularly If the plug is covered with dust and it picks up moisture its insulation may deteriorate and result in fire Unplug the AC power plug and clean it regularly For the set with a three wire grounding type AC plug This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician 129 to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity since this can result in fire or electric shock Always turn the set off when it is not being used
94. s Continued 101 Power Consumption In Use Display unit PDM 4200 460 W PDM 5000 540 W Media receiver unit MBT XBR900 36 W In Standby Under 1 5 W Supplied Accessories Remote Control 1 RM 927Y AAA LRO3 Batteries 2 AC power code 2 AC plug holder 1 Display interface cable 1 Antenna cable 1 Cleaning cloth 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 102 Optional Accessories i el ane 0 OO A V Cable VMC 810 820 830 HG Audio Cable RKC 515HG Component Video Cable VMC 10 30 HG Control S Cable RK G69HG 10M display interface cable VMC P10 Memory Stick media 8 MB MSA 8A 16 MB MSA 16A 32 MB MSA 32A 64 MB MSA 64A 128 MB MSA 128A Table top stand SU P42T1 for PDM 4200 SU PSOT1 for PDM 5000 Wall mount unit SU PW1 for PDM 4200 5000 Floating stand SU PF1 for PDM 4200 5000 103 Index 0 9 buttons 53 60 16 9 aspect ratio 61 4 3 aspect ratio 61 4 3 Default settings 83 A ANT button 52 60 antenna connecting 23 Audio Menu 77 80 Audio Out 81 audio receiver connecting 46 Auto Program channel setup 49 84 Auto SAP MTS setting 80 AUX jack described 18 B balance adjusting 80 bass adjusting 80 batteries inserting in remote 51 bilingual audio 80 blocking programs See ratings brightness adjusting 78 C cable connecting 23 setting On Off 84 with VCR connecting 30 cable box connecting with VCR 32
95. s for setting up Video Labels on page 91 identify equipment connected to the TV gt Do not leave a still image or display indication such as the Electric Program Guide displayed on the screen 44 Camcorder For easy connection of a camcorder the TV has front A V input jacks If you prefer however you can connect the camcorder to the TV s rear A V input jacks To connect a camcorder Use an A V cable to connect the camcorder s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks Using S VIDEO jacks See page 29 Media receiver unit Front Video Panel VIDEO v VIDEO _L AUDIO R To A V output Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the camcorder Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the camcorder input VIDEO 2 in the illustration Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 91 identify equipment connected to the TV amp Do not leave a still image of the camcorder or digital camera displayed on the screen 45 Audio Receiver For improved sound quality you may want to play the TV s audio through your stereo system To connect an audio system 1 Use an audio cable to connect the TV s audio output jacks to the audio receiver s line input jacks Rear of Media receiver unit R AUDIO L SUBWOOFER ogo a Receiver m ao o Soooc ern D lt gt ooo AUDIO OUT VARIFIX
96. s to the Memory Stick Menu Slideshow Decrease or increase the length of time that each image is Interval displayed 5 seconds 10 seconds 1 minute 5 minutes or 15 minutes Slideshow Select On to set the slideshow to repeat after displaying all Repeat the images recorded on the Memory Stick Select Off to not repeat the slideshow File Information Select On to show file information of each image while that image is being displayed Rotate Picture Displays the Rotate Picture screen For details see Using the Rotate Picture Screen on page 75 Press or press to change settings Press or press to select the changed setting To exit the Memory Stick Setup Menu press to highlight Menu and press Using the Rotate Picture Screen The Page and folder buttons are available only if the Memory Stick contains more images or folders than can be displayed on one screen The Rotate Picture Screen lets you rotate an image from an index of thumbnails 1 OQ N You cannot rotate images if the LOCK switch on the Memory Stick is on To rotate the images first set the LOCK switch to off In the Memory Stick Setup Menu press gt to highlight Rotate Picture and press E The Rotate Picture screen appears Rotate Picture Menu Page Page E d r B Directory Name 900M SDCF Page 1 42 Filename DSC00004 Image 12 254 Date amp Time 4 27
97. system Composite Component Processor CCP which enhances input signal to noise ratio by chroma decoder degital processing Continued 13 DRC Digital Reality Creation Multifunction V1 Unlike conventional line doublers the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal s NTSC waveform with the near HD equivalent by digital mapping processing The DRC Palette option lets you customize the level of detail Reality and smoothness Clarity to create up to three custom palettes Multi Image Driver MID XU Twin View Allows you to watch two programs side by side You can watch pictures from two different sources 1080i 720p 480p and 480i simultaneously Only the left Twin View window can display 1080i 720p and 480p sources e CineMotion Provides an optimized display by automatically detecting film content and applying a reverse 3 2 pulldown process Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural looking e Newly developed PDP driver IC Achieves high precision gamma characteristics using Sony s unique digital technology Fine gradation of dark scenes which is not possible with conventional PDP is realized by greatly enhancing resolution in the low brightness range Wide Screen Mode Watch conventional 4 3 aspect ratio broadcasts in wide screen 16 9 mode Ll Favorite Channels Allows you to preview and select from eight of your favorite channels L Steady Sound Equalizes volume leve
98. t When transporting do not subject the set to shocks or vibration or excessive force The set may fall and be damaged causing serious injury AC power cord Unplug the AC power cord when moving the set Do not move the set with the AC power cord plugged in It may damage the AC power cord and result in fire or electric shock Fall Do not hang anything on the unit The unit may fall from the stand or wall mount unit causing damage or serious injury Power Cord Protection Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord and do not place the set where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna is installed follow the precautions below An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code NEC in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wi
99. t could also indicate that both the thumbnail and full size images are corrupted or not supported Be sure the LOCK switch on the Memory Stick is set to off If a blank square appears instead of the thumbnail image this indicates that the image does not support a thumbnail view and cannot be rotated There is no audio available while using Memory Stick Dashes appear instead of the file name if the image was recorded using equipment that is not DCF compliant Dashes also appear if a DCF compliant file was renamed 97 ie z o e Video Problem Possible Remedies No picture screen not lit no sound COO Ooo Dark poor or no picture screen lit good sound No color Only snow and noise appear on the screen Dotted lines or stripes Double images or ghosts OVO OO OOO O 000 Black box on screen Black bands appear at the top L and bottom of the screen Certain programs on DVD or other digital sources display a loss of detail especially during fast motion or dark scenes 98 If your TV does not turn on and a red light keeps flashing your TV may need service Call your local Sony Service Center Make sure the power cord is plugged in Press POWER on the front of the media receiver unit Press TV VIDEO to cycle through the connected video sources Try another channel it could be station trouble Press PIC OFF so that the PICUTRE OFF LED on the display unit goes o
100. that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver O Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected O Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Safety C Operate the TV only on 120 V AC The plug is designed for safety purposes to fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further Tf you will not be using the TV for several days disconnect the power by pulling the plug itself Never pull on the cord For details concerning safety precautions see Important Safeguards on page 3 Installing Oo Oo E O To prevent internal heat buildup do not block the ventilatio
101. the TV in a manner other than specified and without the specified number of persons it may drop and a serious injury may be caused Be sure to follow the instructions mentioned below o Carry the TV with the specified number of persons o Do not carry the TV holding the speaker grill Oo Hold the TV tightly when carrying it The TV includes handles that you can use to carry the unit Others Damage requiring service If the surface of the display unit cracks do not touch it until you unplug the AC power cord Otherwise electric shock may result Object placement Do not place something heavy on the Media receiver unit It may damage the unit Liquid placement Do not place objects containing liquid on the Media receiver unit It may result in electric shock or damage the unit Moisture Do not let this unit get wet It may result in electric shock or damage the unit Electric shock Do not touch the unit with a wet hand Doing so may cause electric shock or damage to the unit Broken pieces Do not throw anything at the unit The screen glass may explode by the impact and cause serious injury Cable wiring Take care not to catch your feet on the cables It may damage the unit Heat Do not touch the surface of the display unit It remains hot even for some time after the display unit is turned off Important Safety Instruction 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed a
102. the set When transporting do not subject the set to shocks or vibration excessive force The set may fall and damage the set causing serious injury AC power cord Unplug the AC power cord when moving the set Do not move the set with the AC power cord plugged in It may damage the AC power cord and result in fire or electric shock Medical institution Do not place this unit in a place where medical equipment is in use It may cause malfunction of medical instruments Water and Moisture Do not use power line operated sets near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc It may result in fire or electric shock Accessories Do not place the set on an unstable cart stand table or y shelf The set may fall causing serious injury to a child Y ys or an adult and serious damage to the set Use onlya M U cart or stand recommended by Sony for the specific y model of TV No part of the TV set should overhang any edge of the TV cart or stand any overhanging edge is a safety hazard An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and e cart combination to overturn Installation and moving Optional accessories Observe the following when installing the display unit using a stand or wall mount unit If not the unit may fa
103. to connected equipment CONTROL S Rear of Media receiver unit SUBWOOFER OUT 1 R AUDIO L i jae 1 VARIFIX 1 4 QQ OO Th 3 R AUDIO L VIDEO SVIDEO HD DVD IN 1080i 720p 480p 480i VIDEO _IN Setting Up the Channel List After you finish connecting your TV you need to run Auto Setup to set up your channels The Auto Setup screen appears when you turn on your TV for the first time after hooking it up If you do not want to set up the channels at this time you can do it later by selecting the Auto Program option in the Channel Menu see page 84 Using Auto Setup 3 The Auto Setup feature does not apply for installations that use a cable box for all channel selection Press POWER to turn on the TV Press FUNCTION on the remote control repeatedly until the TV indicator lights up To continue running Auto Setup press CH To exit Auto Setup press CH Auto Setup automatically creates a list of receivable channels When finished the lowest numbered channel is displayed To reset the TV to factory settings 1 2 3 Press POWER to turn on the TV Hold down RESET on the remote control Press POWER on the Media receiver unit The TV will turn itself off then back on Release RESET 49 Using the Remote Control Overview This chapter describes how to set up program and use the T
104. tte Allows you to customize the level of detail Reality and smoothness Clarity for up to three input sources For example you can create one Custom setting to optimize your cable input s picture and create another to optimize your DVD player s picture You can switch among the three Custom settings in the menu 1 Press lt to highlight Custom 1 Custom 2 or Cusiom 3 and then press The DRC palette appears For best results adjust ee Eora the Reality by pressing until you are satisfied with the level of detail Then y adjust the Clarity by pressing until you Clarity 1 have a smooth image 2 Press 10 adjust the position of the marker As you move the higher along the Reality axis the picture becomes more detailed As you move the to the right along the Clarity axis the picture becomes smoother 3 To save the setting press To return the Custom options to the default factory settings press RESET 79 Using the Audio Menu Ry To select the Audio Menu 1 Press MENU Screen Channel Parent Setup 2 Press or gt to highlight the r Audio icon and press Treble IT pare TN 3 Press Eg gt to highlight an Steady Sound Of option Press to select an MIS Stereo Speaker On option Audio Out Fixed A Press to change settings Move AME Select End MENU Press to select the changed setting 5 Press

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