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Sony KDF-46E3000 User's Manual

1. damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged 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 O Be sure to observe the TV s For Safety section on page 5 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 wire 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 NEC Refer to section 54 300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding
2. Color Temperature options Picture Mode for all modes Vivid Standard Cinema Cool yes yes yes Neutral yes yes yes Warm1 2 n a yes yes Sharpness Sharpens or softens the picture Noise Reduction Reduces the noise level of connected equipment and the VHF UHF CABLE input Select from Auto available only with VHF UHF Cable input High Medium Low and Off DRC Mode High Density Creates a high resolution picture with 4 x density for high quality sources i e DVD player satellite receiver Progressive Recommended for still pictures e DRC Mode is available only with 480i source DRC Mode is not available when using the Freeze feature e DRC Mode is not available when the Game Mode is set to On Continued 33 DRC Palette Allows you to customize the level of detail Reality and smoothness Clarity 1 Press the arrow buttons to highlight DRC Palette then press The DRC Palette appears Clarity 1 EMD EA 2 Press the arrow buttons to 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 gs e DRC Palette is available only with 480i source DRC Palette is not available when using the Freeze feature e DRC Palette is not available when the Game Mode is set to On
3. Item Description 1 VIDEO IN 1 Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO S VIDEO The S VIDEO provides better picture quality than composite video 2 VIDEO IN 1 3 Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A V equipment such as VIDEO a VCR or other video equipment A third composite video and audio VIDEO IN 2 is L MONO located on the left side of the TV AUDIO R 3 VHF UHF CABLE RF input that connects to your Cable or VHF UHF antenna 4 COMPONENTIN Connects to your equipment s component video YPBPr and audio L R jacks O 1 3 1080i 720p Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO or the composite el 480p 480i video connections L MONO AUDIO Q R S 5 DMe SERVICE This USB port is for connecting to the optional BRAVIA external module DMe or Ri used for service purpose only Q 6 HDMI IN 1 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface provides an uncompressed all digital HDMI audio video interface between this TV and any HDMI equipped audio video equipment such as a set top box DVD player Blu ray Disc player A V receiver as well as PC HDMI supports enhanced or high definition video plus digital audio the equipment has a ack and not an ack connect the ack to the Z HDMI IN 2 If the equipment has a DVI jack and HDMI jack he DVI jack to thi HDMI HDMI IN 2 with DVI to HDMI cable
4. on page 4 Installing The TV should be installed near an easily accessible power outlet To prevent internal heat buildup do not block the ventilation 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 41 F 5 C 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 o Customers Sufficient expertise is required for installing th in e specified TV Be sure to subcontract the stallation to a Sony dealer or licensed contractor and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation Use with other TV STAND may cause instability and possibly result in injury Note This television includes a QAM demodulator which should allow you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to a cable service provi
5. Options 37 Channel 37 Clock Timers 32 Closed Captions CC 38 External Inputs 41 General 42 HDMI Settings 41 Initial Setup 42 Parental Lock 38 Picture 32 Product Support 32 Screen 35 Sound 34 Video Options 36 Sharpness 33 Show Hide Channels 38 Signal Diagnostics 32 SLEEP button 20 Sleep Timer 32 Sound Booster 35 Sound button 21 Sound Mode 34 Speaker 19 Speakers 37 Steady Sound 35 Surround 35 T THEATER button 22 Timer 32 TIMER LED 19 Treble 34 Troubleshooting 46 48 TV Auto Power On 41 TV POWER button 22 TV Rating 40 U U S A Rating 40 Unrated 39 Using with remote control 5 1ch DVD AV System 28 AV Receiver 29 Blu ray Disc Player 28 Cable Box 27 DVD Player or DVD Changer 27 DVD VCR Combo Unit 28 DVR 29 HDD DVD Combo Unit 28 Satellite Receiver 27 VCR 27 V Center 36 Vertical Size 36 VHF UHF CABLE input described 11 VIDEO AUDIO L R jacks described 11 12 Video Component 2 Priority 41 VOL button 22 Volume Offset 35 VOLUME button 19 WIDE button 23 Wide Mode 35 36 For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you e Have questions on the use of your television after reading your Operating Instruction manual and Quick Setup Guide e Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at hitp www sony com tvsupport or to speak with a support representative United States Canada 1 800 222 SONY 7669 1 877 899 SONY 7669 Sony will wo
6. Program see page 37 OTo Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 38 Useful for antenna installations OTo Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as described on pages 23 and 35 You may want to set up convenient features such as Favorites see page 21 Show Hide Channels page 38 Edit Channel Labels page 38 when Auto Program is completed TV Control and Indicators Side Panel and Indicators Q Q e M 2 1 S Ri Q TIMER LAMP POWER Buttons located at the right side of the TV will operate the same as these buttons on the remote control Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs the audio signal 2 TIMER LED Lights up in orange when the timer is set When the timer is set this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off For details see page 32 3 LAMP LED The projection lamp has burned out Replace it with new one see page 43 4 POWER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on Also lights up in red during the diagnostics 5 IR Infrared Receives IR signals from the remote control Receiver Do not put anything near the sensor as its function may be affected 6 POWER Press to turn on and off the TV 7 CHANNEL Press to sca
7. TV channel list on the XMB 1 Press to scroll through the channels until you highlight channel to show or hide 2 Press to select Shown or Hidden To show or hide more channels repeat steps 1 2 ra Hidden channels can be accessed by entering the channel number with 0 9 buttons on the remote control Edit Channel Labels Assigns labels such as station call letters to channel numbers 1 Press to scroll through the channel numbers Then press to select the channel number to assign a label 2 Press to scroll through the label characters A Z 0 9 etc Press to move to the next character Repeat to add up to 7 characters to the label Then press to set it To assign labels to more channels repeat steps 1 2 Oz Closed Captions CC Settings CC Display This option allows you to turn On or Off the Closed Captions CC feature Analog CC Select this option for the basic analog EIA 608 closed caption options CC1 CC2 Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects of a CC3 CC4 program Should be set to CC1 for most programs Text1 Text2 Displays network station information presented using either half or Text3 Text4 the whole screen if available Digital CC Select this option for both analog EIA 608 and digital EIA 708 closed caption options Select from CC1 4 and Service 1 6 advanced digital closed caption options Display Options Cu
8. TV please visit our website or call one of http www sony com tvsupport 1 800 222 SONY 7669 for US Support 1 877 899 SONY 7669 for Canadian Support the following numbers Condition Explanation Solution No picture Cannot receive any channels e Make sure the power cord is connected securely Turn on the power of the TV e Check antenna cable connections e Make sure the Cable setting is correct for your TV signal source TV is locked to one channel Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the TV s memory see pages 18 and 37 Cannot receive or select Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the channels TV s memory see pages 18 and 37 e To receive or select cable channels make sure that Cable in the Channel settings is set to On see page 37 To receive or select UHF channels over an antenna make sure Cable is set to Off The TV turns off e Check if Sleep Timer is activated or confirm the Duration setting of Timer automatically see page 32 No picture from some video sources e Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV e Press INPUT on the remote control see page 24 Press HOME on the remote control Select your desired input from the External Inputs list Poor picture The quality of the images is not as good as what I saw at the store e Picture quality
9. WIDE DISPLAY SLEEP POWER TV POWER Cee z E m m N m DMex REC REC PAUSE REC STOP cD OD BD DVD TOP MENU MENU Fi F2 Ss Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings see page 35 When selecting Wide Mode for images from external equipment see page 35 Changing the Wide Screen Mode For PC signal see below 4 3 Original source 16 9 Original source Standard definition High definition source source 7 OO One Q LO 6 Wide Zoom Wide Zoom K Normal Normal This mode is not available 6j One KH Zoom N fe 3 is e When the TV receives a 720p 1080i or 1080p signal Normal cannot be selected Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Signal Format Incoming PC signal Incoming PC signal Less than 16 9 PC format 16 9 or more than 16 9 PC format ORO CO eo 4 Normal May not be Normal May not be oe available at available at some some ome formats formats Full 1 Full 1 Own O Q Full 2 Full 2 OD O Q Q Zoom Zoom O B S Q NO N C Continued 23 papers buljja5 p mn a Ua OOOO fia m N baj U Button De
10. control sensor located at the front of the TV Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation try turning off the fluorescent lamps e Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles Some digital cable channels are not being displayed e Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable channels Check with your cable company for more information e The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Show Hide Channels setting see page 38 Continued 47 Condition Explanation Solution Lost password e Select the Password settings on the Parental Lock settings then enter the following master password 4357 The master password clears your previous password and allows you to enter a new password see page 39 How to reset the TV to factory settings Turn on the TV While holding down on the remote control press POWER on the TV The TV will turn itself off then back on again Release WARNING The Reset will clear all of your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting LAMP LED blinks in red e Replace the lamp see page 43 Lamp Replacement message appears e It is time for you to replace the projection lamp used in your TV e Turn to page 43 on How to Replace the Lamp and follow the directions on replacing the lamp e Use only the lamp designated for your TV model e After the lamp is replaced se
11. current time Press RETURN to display the confirmation screen khON Select Yes or No to save changes you made Selecting Yes will save your settings and exit the Current Time setting screen Timer After the Current Time is set you can set the Timer to automatically turn the TV on and off and tune to a specific channel at a scheduled time Use the button to highlight the Timer icon and press Press to select On to set the timer Use the button to set the following Day of the Week Time Duration Channel and Volume Press RETURN to display the confirmation screen Select Yes or No to save changes you made Selecting Yes will save your settings and will light up the TIMER LED Exit the Timer setting screen O ar WN Sleep Timer Sets the time in minutes Off 15min 30min 45min 60min 90min or 120min that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically This can also be set using the SLEEP button on the remote control see page 20 a gt Picture Settings Picture Mode Vivid For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness Standard For standard picture settings Recommended for home entertainment Cinema For viewing film based content Most suitable for viewing in a theater like environment ra e Picture Mode can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote control to directly toggle the modes Reset Resets the current Picture Mode setting to the defaul
12. depends on the signal content See Quick Setup Guide supplied to display the best possible picture for that signal Double images or ghosts e Check antenna cable connections e Check the antenna location and direction Only snow and noise appear on the screen e Check if the antenna is broken or bent e Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life 3 5 years in normal use 1 2 years at the seaside Dotted lines or stripes e Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars motorcycles or hair dryers e If using 300 ohm twin lead move the excess lead away from the TV or try using 75 ohm coaxial cable instead No color Dark picture Color is not correct The picture is too bright e Press PICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode see page 22 e Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings see page 32 Noisy picture e Make sure that the antenna is connected using the supplied 75 ohm coaxial cable Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords e To avoid TV interference make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable 46 Condition Explanation Solution No sound Noisy sound Good picture no sound e Check the volume control e Press MUTING or VOL so that Muting disappears from the screen see page 22 Set Speakers to TV Speakers in the Audio Options settings see page 37 If it is set to Audio System sound is not output from
13. depth and width by emphasizing the High and Low frequency sounds Select High or Low for the amount of boost you desire while in the Custom Sound Mode Selecting Off will bypass the emphasis gs The Sound Booster is automatically in the High position for Dynamic Sound Mode and Low position for Standard Sound Mode Steady Sound On Stabilizes the volume across all programs and commercials Off Turns off Steady Sound Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input TV or video input relative to other inputs S Screen Settings amp y lt s e This television s picture is slightly overscanned on the screen to prevent artifacts or lack of picture at screen edge caused by television signal or other video sources a n Wide Mode Wide Zoom Fills the screen with minimum distortion Normal Displays the 4 3 picture in its original size when the original source is 4 3 e Normal is not available when you are watching 720p 1080i or 1080p sources Full Enlarges the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original source is 4 3 Standard definition source When the original source is 16 9 High definition source select this mode to display the 16 9 picture in its original size Zoom Enlarges the original picture while maintaining the aspect ratio e Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing the WIDE button Auto Wide On Automatically changes Wide Mode setting based upon cont
14. explains basic setup connections see page 13 The Quick Setup Guide enclosed separately illustrates how to connect other optional equipment D Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can enjoy crisp clear images smooth movement and high impact visuals from 1080 HD signals When you compare a high definition signal to a standard analog signal you will notice a big difference The 1080 HD signals provide more than twice the vertical resolution of the standard TV signal High definition and standard definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios the width to height ratio of the image HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standard definition TV 16 9 high definition source Most HDTV signals use a widescreen aspect ratio of 16 9 16 9 fills your BRAVIA screen maintaining a crisp clear vivid picture 4 3 standard definition source Most standard definition signals use a boxy 4 3 aspect ratio When a 4 3 image is displayed on an HDTV you will see black bars on the sides The picture quality may not be as sharp as with HD sources e You can use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4 3 image to fit the entire screen see pages 23 35 and 36 PO eee TV Home Menu XMBrm XrossMediaBar The XMB is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen The XMBvrn is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV Press the HOME button on your remo
15. film based content and apply a reverse 3 2 pulldown process Moving pictures will appear cleaner and more natural looking The CineMotion feature can be set separately for each external input Select Off to disable the detection Game Mode Select On to optimize the enjoyment of fast paced video game capturing every movement Game Mode can be set to each external input Select Off to disable the mode 36 Audio Options Settings MTS Enjoy stereo bilingual and mono programs Stereo For stereo reception when viewing a TV program broadcast in stereo Auto SAP Automatically switches the TV to second studio programs when a SAP signal is received If no SAP signal is present the TV remains in Stereo mode Mono For mono reception Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts e MTS is available only for analog programs Speakers TV Speakers Select to use the TV speakers for audio Audio System Select this option if you wish to use an external audio system for the TV sound By selecting this option you are disabling the TV speakers Audio Out Fixed Select to fix the audio output and allow you to adjust the volume with Easy control your audio system s remote control The TV s remote control s of volume VOLUME and MUTING buttons have no effect on the Audio Out adjustments Variable Select to control the Audio Out s volume and muting with your TV s remote control Ka sainjeay AL Burs
16. inserted to prevent blade exposure Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model KDF 46E3000 KDF 50E3000 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone Number 858 942 2230 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 a residential 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 to radio communications 2 However there is no guarantee 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 antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and
17. receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Pursuant to FCC regulations you are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment CAUTION Use the following Sony appliance s only with the following TV STAND SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO KDF 46E3000 KDF 50E3000 SONY TV STAND MODEL SU RG13M NO For Customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 S o o m Oo Oo Oo T afety Operate the TV only on 120 V AC Use the AC power cord specified by Sony and suitable for the voltage where you use it 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 If you will not be using the TV for several days disconnect the power by pulling the plug itself Never pull on the cord When disconnecting AC power cord the power cord should be easily accessible for disconnection For details concerning safety precautions see Important Safety Instructions
18. red blue or green may appear constantly on the screen This is a structural property of the panel and is not a defect Installation O If direct sunlight or other strong illumination shines on the screen part of the screen may appear white due to reflections from behind the screen This is a structural property of the TV Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight O The picture quality may be affected by your viewing position For the best picture quality install your TV according to Recommended Viewing Area on page 9 O When installing your TV against a wall keep it at least 4 inches 10 cm away from the wall Projection Lamp O Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source It is time to replace the lamp with a new one not supplied when e the message Projection lamp is nearing end of life Please replace the lamp appeared on the screen e the lamp replacement indicator on the front panel blinks in red e screen images become dark e no image appears on the display after prolonged use O In rare instances the bulb may pop inside the lamp unit but the lamp unit is designed to contain all of broken glass pieces inside the lamp unit See Replacing the Lamp on page 43 O When the lamp eventually burns out you may hear a noticeable pop sound This is normal and is inherent in this type of lamp Cooling Fans This TV uses cooling fans You may hear the noise of fans run
19. securely closed after two clicking sounds are made 10 Plug in the power cord Turn on the TV and set the Lamp Replacement option in the General settings see page 42 This setting is necessary to inform you when the next lamp replacement is needed s Until you set the Lamp Replacement option a message announcing that the lamp is at the end of its life will appear every time you turn on the TV e Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL 2500 replacement lamp e Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging in unplugging the connecting cords Rough handling may cause the TV to fall damaging the TV the TV stand and the floor The used lamp For customers in the United States Lamp in this product contains mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance www eiae org O Do not leave the used lamp near flammable materials or within the reach of children O Do not pour water onto the used lamp or put any object inside the lamp Doing so may cause the lamp to burst For replacement lamp information visit U S residents http www sonystyle com tv Canadian residents http www sonystyle ca tv 45 UONeULOJU 12410 p Troubleshooting If you have questions service needs or require technical assistance related to the use of your Sony
20. settings will be set for a cinema like experience and the audio will be switched to the audio output of the attached speakers of your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be connected by an HDMI connection to your TV see page 17 for details 14 VOL Press to adjust the volume 15 MUTING Press to mute the sound Press again or press VOL to restore the sound 16 DVD VCR REC Press to record Pressing this button alone starts the Record recording process Buttons H REC PAUSE Press to pause the recording E REC STOP Press to stop the recording BD DVD Press to display the top menu or menu of the connected TOP MENU equipment MENU For more information refer to the operating manual of the connected equipment POWER Press to turn on off the external equipment selected from the FUNCTION buttons 3 TV Press to turn on and off the TV POWER JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that was selected JUMP JUMP aoe gt gt gt sae a A gt M ey ty a a gt PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes Vivid Standard Cinema The picture modes can also be accessed in the Picture settings For details see Picture settings on page 32 Effectiveness will depend on the source Button Description 22
21. the TV s speakers regardless of the TV s volume control e Make sure that the audio is connected e When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD Audio DIGITAL OUT Optical may not provide an audio signal e For HDMI equipment confirm that the audio output setting of the connected equipment is set to PCM This TV s HDMI inputs support PCM 32 44 1 and 48 kHz 16 20 and 24bits Audio noise e Make sure that the antenna is connected using the supplied 75 ohm coaxial cable e Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords e To avoid TV interference make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable No audio for HDMI e Confirm DVD player set top box audio settings Select 2 channel LPCM audio PC Input No Picture No Signal e Confirm the PC is connected to the TV with the HDMI IN Ensure the output signal from the PC is one of the formats listed on page 15 e Turn the PC off Confirm the PC connection and restart the PC Plug and play will auto detect the TV and correctly set the correct resolution Poor Picture e Adjust the resolution see page 15 General Wide Mode changes automatically The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 4 3 Default setting when you change the channel or video input if 4 3 Default in the Screen settings is set to other than Off If you want to lock in Wide Mode selected with WIDE on the remote control set 4 3 Default to Off in the S
22. 12 313 though you enter the code for Aiwa Manufacturer Code 329 enter the code for Sony instead Sony DAV 601 602 603 604 Realistic 309 324 328 330 335 338 Sansui 314 AV Receiver eceivers Samsung 313 321 322 Manufacturer Code Sanyo 330 335 Sony 764 Scott 312 313 321 323 324 325 326 335 Sharp 327 328 26 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control Make sure that the equipment is programmed on the remote control page 25 Press INPUT repeatedly until you find your connected equipment Remote control tips are provided below s e Equipment marked with an below may not necessarily be activated by the suggested button if it has been programmed with another FUNCTION button e Use the remote control supplied with your connected equipment if a function cannot be operated Cable Box To Do This Press nevie me moie control to operate STB FUNCTION Turn on off POWER Select a channel 0 9 ENT Change channels CH Back to previous channel JUMP Satellite Receiver To Do This Press Turn on off POWER Select a channel 0 9 ENT O Change channels CH Back to previous channel JUMP Display channel number DISPLAY Display SAT Guide OPTIONS Display SAT Menu HOME Move highlight cursor tte Select item VCR To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate the VCR STB FUNCT
23. 4 BD DVD TOP MENU MENU buttons BD DVD STB Operating buttons 22 Brightness 33 Cable 37 CC button 21 CC Display 38 CH button 24 Channel Block 39 CHANNEL button 19 CineMotion 36 Color 33 Color Temperature 33 COMPONENT IN jack 1080i 720p 480p 480i described 11 12 Contact Sony 32 Cooling Mode 42 Country 39 Current Time 32 D Device Auto Power Off 41 Device List 41 DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT described 11 Digital CC 38 Digital Rating 39 Display Area 36 DISPLAY button 20 Display Options 38 Display Position 42 DMe button 21 DMe described 11 DRC Mode 33 DRC Palette 34 DVD VCR Record buttons 22 E Edit Channel Labels 38 English Rating 40 ENT button 20 50 F1 F2 buttons 24 FAVORITES button 21 FREEZE button 21 French Rating 40 FUNCTION buttons 20 Game Mode 36 H Center 36 HDMI Control 41 HDMI IN jack described 11 HOME button 19 24 Hue 33 Info Banner 42 Infrared Receiver IR 19 INPUT button 19 24 JUMP button 22 Label Inputs 41 LAMP LED 19 Lamp Replacement 42 Lamp replacing 43 45 Language 42 Movie Rating 40 MTS 37 MUTING button 22 N Noise Reduction 33 OPTIONS button 24 Password 39 Picture 33 PICTURE button 22 Picture Mode 32 POWER button 19 22 POWER LED 19 Rating 39 Remote control programming 25 26 Reset 32 34 48 RETURN button 21 S VIDEO jack described 11 Screen Position 36 Setting up channels 18 Settings Audio
24. Advanced Seitings Advanced Settings are available for the following conditions Vivid Standard Cinema PC signal Advanced Settings n a yes yes n a Reset Resets all the advanced settings to the default values Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast Gamma Adjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture Clear White Emphasizes white and light colors Live Color Makes colors more vivid and reproduces clear skin tones 2 Sound Settings The following Sound settings options are available for the TV speakers Make sure to have the Speakers option set to TV Speakers under Audio Options settings see page 37 Sound Mode Dynamic Enhances treble and bass Standard Suitable for spoken dialog Custom Customizes the sound settings including the Sound Booster setting PR Mode can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control Reset Resets the current Sound Mode setting to the default values Treble Increases or decreases higher pitched sounds Bass Increases or decreases lower pitched sounds Balance Emphasizes left or right speaker balance 34 Surround S FORCE Front Provides a virtual surround sound experience made possible using just Surround two front speakers Off Select for normal stereo or mono reception Sound Booster The Sound Booster provides a fuller sound with a greater sense of
25. Antenna lead in wire Antenna discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding conductors NEC section 810 21 Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system NEC Art NEC National 250 Part H Electrical Code 14 Cleaning O Clean the rear cover area of the TV regularly Dust in the rear cover area may cause a problem with the cooling system of the TV set O 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 N 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 O Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this unit Cleaning this unit with a plugged AC power cord may result in electric shock On Contamination on the Screen Surface The screen surface has a special coating to reduce reflections To prevent screen damage clean the screen as follows O Clean the screen with a soft cloth O To remove hard contamination use a cloth moistened with a solution of mild detergent and water Do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the TV It should only be sprayed to moisten the cleaning cloth O Do not use any type of abrasive pad alkaline cleaner acid cleaner scouring
26. HF CABLE input You will be prompted to select the language of your choice to be used for all the on screen settings Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup button Allows you to highlight options where applicable button Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance to the next screen button Allows you to move back to the previous screen button Allows you to move to the next screen REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT Follow the help text provided on the screen to run Auto Program with the connected signal source or select Skip to skip the Auto Program if you are receiving channels from a cable box or satellite receiver and the VHF UHF CABLE input is not connected The Auto Program will scan for available channels When the Auto Program is completed the TV will display how many analog and digital channels are found 18 s e If you accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process the Initial Setup will restart from the beginning when the TV is turned back on The Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned Press RETURN first then press either on the remote control highlight Yes to cancel or No to resume the Auto Program OTo Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program Again at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the XMBru XrossMediaBar or refer to the Initial Setup described on page 42 To run Auto
27. ION Turn on off POWER INPUT SELECT INPUT Select a channel 0 9 ENT Change channels CH Q Record e R a 3 Play gt Q Y Stop E ke Fast forward gt gt Q Rewind the tape lt lt Pause H press again to resume normal playback DVD Player or DVD Changer To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate the DVD DVD FUNCTION Turn on off POWER If you have a DVD changer to skip F1 disc Play gt Stop E Pause II press again to resume normal playback Step through different tracks of the disc AA to fast reverse or PP to fast forward the disc when pressed during playback Step through different chapters of the PPI to step forward or k d to disc step backward Select a track directly 0 9 ENT Display the disc menu or top menu BD DVD MENU or TOP MENU Operate the DVD menu 4 Ver Display the system MENU HOME Return RETURN Continued 27 Blu ray Disc Player BD DVD VCR Combo Unit To Do This Press To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate Activate the remote control to operate the Blu ray Disc Player BD FUNCTION the DVD VCR DVD FUNCTION Turn on off POWER Turn on off POWER Play Select the DVD F1 Stop Select the VCR F2 7 Display the disc menu or top menu BD DVD MENU or TOP MENU Pause Il press again to resume normal playback Play g
28. N e Alternate Audio feature is available only for digital programs If the program you are watching is also available in other languages from the audio tracks and if that language is what you have selected in the Language setting your TV will automatically switch to the matching language with the Alternate Audio feature The Alternate Audio option may be accessed by pressing the OPTIONS button on the remote control when alternate audio stream is available from the broadcaster a Channel Settings Cable On For receiving cable channels via cable TV provider Off For using an antenna e You should run Auto Program after changing the Cable setting Auto Program Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels Channel scanning will be based on the Cable On Off setting 1 Select Auto Program 2 Select OK to start Auto Program When Auto Program is completed the screen will display the number of channels found 3 Press RETURN to exit the Auto Program Running Auto Program will clear Favorites list If you run Auto Program again previously scanned channels will be overwritten with the newly scanned channels Continued 37 Add Digital Channels Select to add digital channels Be sure to have the Cable option selected appropriately for the signal source Show Hide Channels Allows you to show or hide channels when you surf with the CH button or in the
29. NT IDEO OUT Be AUDIO R red AUDIO L white Pr red Component video cable Ps blue l Y green Audio cable 14 PC Use the TV as a monitor for your PC To audio output jack Audio cable After connecting the PC to the TV set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below PC Input Signal Reference Chart papers 6uljja5 p Resolution Horizontal Vertical Signals Horizontal x Vertical frequency kHz frequency Hz VESA standard Dot Line Refresh rate VGA 640 x 480 31 5 60 640 x 480 37 5 75 v 640 x 480 43 3 85 Vv 720 x 400 31 5 70 SVGA 800 x 600 35 2 56 Y 800 x 600 37 9 60 Y 800 x 600 46 9 75 Y 800 x 600 48 1 72 Y XGA 1024 x 768 48 4 60 Y 1024 x 768 56 5 70 Y 1024 x 768 60 15 Vv WXGA 1280 x 768 47 4 60 Vv 1280 x 768 47 8 60 Y 1152 x 648 40 3 60 CVT Corresponding to the VGA signal Coordinated Video Timing ay If a signal other than one from the above chart is input e Noise may be detected under certain conditions If it may not be displayed properly or may not be unsupported signals are used you will see the displayed as you set message Unsupported Signal e For the best picture quality it is recommended to use signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from a personal computer In plug and pl
30. Operating Instructions KDF 46E3000 KDF 50E3000 BRAVIA 2007 Sony Corporation BE BRAVIA ENGINE Secco gt lt S FORCE FRONT SURROUND IDTV HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION Internet Video Link READY Se 2 Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are provided under the Product Support in the TV menu or at the rear of the TV Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV Model Name Serial No WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this TV to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the TV 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 TV The TV shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the TV 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
31. TV Cable f gt Jep gt D Antenna a gt L VHF UHF CABLE input Be sure to set the Cable setting to On or Off in the Channel settings for the type of input signal you choose see page 37 HD Cable Box HD Satellite Box You can also enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to a high definition cable service or a high definition satellite service For the best possible picture make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video with audio input on the back of your TV Shown with HDMI Connection Rear of TV fo Homi IN ci HDMI cable e CATV Satellite antenna cable HD cable box HD satellite box Continued 13 papers buljja5 i Shown with DVI Connection Rear of TV 7 CATV Satellite antenna cable Ea i AUDIO R red HD cable box HD satellite box A 4 7 LINE OUT AUDIO L white Audio cable e DVI to HDMI cable Y If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN 2 with DVI to HDMI cable or adapter jack and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO IN L R jacks of HDMI IN 2 For details see page 11 Shown with Component Connection Rear of TV CATV Satellite antenna cable HD cable box HD satellite box COMPONE
32. addition to connecting the component cables sainjeay AL 6Guisn HDMI Settings g HDMI inputs of this TV will recognize and communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with HDMI Control HDMI Control On Off feature allows your TV to communicate with other equipment that supports HDMI Control You must select On to use the features listed below Device Auto Power Off Select On to have your connected HDMI Control equipment to power off automatically when the TV is turned off Select Off to disable this function TV Auto Power On Select On to control your TV s power on from your connected HDMI Control equipment Select Off to disable this function Device List Displays a list of HDMI Control equipment connected to the TV 41 ea General Settings Language Select the language of your choice from English Espa ol and Fran ais to be used for displaying all the on screen settings Info Banner Displays the program name and the program information such as program title and program rating if available from the broadcaster when option is set to On Select Off for minimal display information Selecting Off will not completely disable the banner display Info Banner also appears on the screen each time the channel is changed or DISPLAY button on the remote control is pressed To see the rating information on the banner Info Banner setting must be set to On Display Position When selected th
33. again to return to the program Frozen S Di a Current picture j R program s e With the Freeze feature active some features are unavailable e While the Freeze feature is active pressing HOME will deactivate the Freeze and display the XMBrm Z cc Press to turn on and off the Closed Captions CC To change or customize the CC Display see page 38 papers 6uljja5 8 DMe Press to access features in the optional BRAVIA external module e g DMX NV1 See your dealer or www sony com bravia for more information The module may not be available in your region 9 SOUND Press to cycle through different sound settings Dynamic for enhanced treble and bass Standard for spoken dialog and Custom for flat setting FAVORITES Press once to display the stored favorite channel list You can store up to 30 channels in your Favorites list How to Add to Favorites While tuned to the channel you want to add to the list press OPTIONS and highlight Add to Favorites then press A confirmation message of Channel added to Favorites BD DVD TOP MENU MENU Fi F2 will appear for a few seconds GLOG GGS REC REC PAUSE REC STOP Dp C How to Remove from Favorites While tuned to a channel that exists in the Favorites list press OPTIONS and highlight Remove from Favorites then press A confirmation message of Channel removed from Favorites will appear for a fe
34. at least 4 inches 10 cm away from the wall to provide proper ventilation Blocking the ventilation opening of the cooling fan may damage the TV 12 inches 1 4inches i 10 cm A approx 30 cm Never install the TV as follows Air blown into cooling fan 4 inches 10 cm Air circulation is blocked KS s e Do not install the TV near any ventilation as it may affect the normal TV operating temperature Securing Your TV As a protective measure secure the TV as follows Using the TV stand with a support metal safety hook Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU RG13M with a support metal safety hook designed for your TV e When using the SU RG13M stand for your TV you must use the support metal safety hook Recommended Viewing Area Your viewing position may affect the picture quality For the best picture quality install your TV within the areas shown below Model KDF 46E3000 KDF 50E3000 Viewing distance min 5 9 ft approx 1 8 m min 6 6 ft approx 2 0 m Horizontal Viewing Area Screen To minimize reflection the screen surface has a special coating Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the screen surface Special care is required Cleaning the Screen Surface Dust and dirt on the screen can affect the picture quality To dust off the screen use a soft cloth Be sure to follow the cleaning
35. away from such light sources 48 Specifications Models KDF 46E3000 KDF 50E3000 System LCD Panel 0 74 inch TFT LCD panel 1920 x 1080 pixels All the video inputs are converted to fit this panel resolution Projection system 3 LCD Panels 1 lens projection system Projection Lens High Performance large diameter hybrid lens F2 4 Lamp 100 W XL 2500 Ultra High Pressure Lamp Television system NTSC American TV standard ATSC 8VSB terrestrial ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable ANSI SCTE 07 2000 Does not include CableCARD functionality Channel coverage Analog terrestrial 2 69 Digital terrestrial 2 69 Analog Cable 1 125 Digital Cable 1 135 Panel system LCD Liquid Crystal Display Panel Speaker output 12W 12W Input Output jacks Antenna 75 ohm external terminal for VHF UHF VIDEO IN 1 2 3 S VIDEO 4 pin mini DIN VIDEO 1 only Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative C 0 286 Vp p Burst signal 75 ohms VIDEO Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO 500 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance 47 kilohms COMPONENT IN 1 2 3 YPBPR Component Video Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative PB 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms PR 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Signal format 480i 480p 720p 1080i AUDIO 500 mVrms typical Impedance 47 kilohms HDMI IN 1 2 HDMI Video 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p PC timing Audio Tw
36. ay signals with 60 Hz vertical frequency will be selected automatically 15 Other Equipment Digital audio equipment A V Receiver Home Theater PB PR q DIGITAL AUDIO oPTical our VIDEO COMPONENT IN 10801720p 480p 4801 2 R AUDIO L Mono VIDEO VHF UHF CABLE VHF UHF CABLE VCR Digital Analog audio Blu ray Disc DVD Digital Digital Audio Camcorder recorder equipment _Player PS3 player satellite cable box system Game system A V Receiver receiver Home Theater s e Refer to the Quick Setup Guide supplied when connecting other equipment to your TV 16 Using HDMI Control for BRAVIA Theatre Sync This TV is equipped with BRAVIA Theatre Sync The HDMI Control function enables BRAVIA Theatre Sync to allow communication between Sony TV s and Sony equipment Only Sony equipment with HDMI Control capability is supported To connect HDMI Control equipment Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for connection See pages 13 to 16 or see the HDMI connection shown in the Quick Setup Guide provided with the TV documentation Setting the HDMI Control In order for the HDMI Control function to operate the TV and other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be setup See page 41 on how to turn the HDMI Control On For other equipment refer to the operat
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38. creen settings see page 35 e Check the Auto Wide option in the Screen settings see page 35 UONeULOJU 12410 Black box on screen e You have selected a text option and no text is available see page 38 To turn off this feature set the CC Display option to Off If you were trying to select closed captioning select CC1 instead of Text1 4 Black bands appear at the edges of the screen e 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 e Programs in 4 3 aspect ratio will have bands on left and right sides of the screen Certain programs on DVD or other digital sources display a loss of detail especially during fast motion or dark scenes e This is due to the digital compression of the source content used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs which 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 These signal compressions are more visible and are dependent on the clarity and resolution of the television Remote control does not operate e Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries e Point the remote control at the remote
39. cture forward or backward PP or 44 during playback Stop highligh Move highlight cursor Pause i and select erth Search the picture forward or P Record backward PP or 4 lt during playback Specify the previous chapter track laa Record stop m Specify the next chapter track gt gt Record pause H Move highlight cursor tte Specify the previous chapter track lea Select item Specify the next chapter track gt gt Master volume VOL MUTING Replay e Advance gt Display the disc menu or top menu BD DVD MENU or TOP MENU INPUT SELECT INPUT MENU on off HOME Search DVD by title or chapter OPTIONS Return to the previous display RETURN 28 AV Receiver To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate the AV Receiver STB FUNCTION Turn on off POWER Master volume VOL MUTING Select other input connected to AV F1 receiver DVR To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate the DVR DVD FUNCTION Turn on off POWER Play gt Replay the current program for a set period of time REPLAY Advance forward a set period of time when playing back a recorded program e ADVANCE Specify the previous chapter mark lea PREV Specify the next chapter mark bP NEXT Stop a Pause H Record e Open the Favorites List FAVORITES Open the Guide OPTIONS Open Main Menu HOME Move highlig
40. der Availability of digital cable television programming in your area depends on the type of programming and signal provided by your cable service provider Trademark Information Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Blu ray Disc is a trademark BRAVIA and BRAVIA BRAVIA ENGINE EX XMB and XrossMediaBar S Force BRAVIA Theatre Sync B DMe BRAVIA Internet Video Link Ready and PS3 are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation and or Sony Computer Entertainment Inc DOboey Homi DIGITAL ENERGY STAR Contents Important Safety Instructions csseeeeeeee 4 Welcome to the World of BRAVIA The Four Steps to Full HD Experience Set Sound Source and Setup sssscsseeeeees 6 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio 0s0 6 TV Home Menu XMBrm XrossMediaBar 7 Getting Started 1 Installing the TV cccccsssesseeenseeeeenseeeeseee 8 Carrying Your TV cccsnisentieiied atc 8 When Installing Your TV against a Wall 8 Securing Your TV ceeeeseeeeseeeeeeeeteeeteeeeteeees 8 Recommended Viewing Area eee 9 SCMECN rE E E E ieee 9 Projection LaAmMD ii
41. der the TV icon Video 3 the Settings Component 1 3 icon HDMI 1 2 under the External Inputs icon Press to move within the Category Object Bar The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings O i Product Support page 32 i Clock Timers page 32 E Picture page 32 Sound page 34 aei Screen page 35 kov Options page 36 Audio Options page 37 Zz Channel page 37 t Closed Captions CC page 38 Io Parental Lock page 38 External Inputs page 41 HDMI Settings page 41 j General page 42 ca Initial Setup page 42 4 Press when desired item is highlighted A 5 Press or to select the highlighted item wz 6 Press RETURN or HOME to exit 31 s n e 4 AL BursN TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Sony contact information is available from this screen for your convenience Your TV s specific information such as Model Name Serial Number Software Version and downloadable ratings if available from the TV are displayed here Signal Diagnostics Press to display the diagnostics information for the current signal Clock Timers Settings Current Time Sets the current time day hour minutes and AM PM The Timer feature will not be available until you set the Current Time Use the button to highlight the Clock Timers icon and press Use the button to set the
42. e guide markers for the TV Display Position will appear at four corners of the screen Adjust Vertical position and or Horizontal position by pressing 4 4 buttons to evenly position the markers Cooling Mode Select High to use the TV at an altitude of 5 000 feet 1 500 m or higher Select Normal to use the TV at normal altitude Lamp Replacement When the lamp nears the end of its life a message will appear every time the TV is turned on After the lamp is replaced select this option then follow the steps on screen 1 2 3 Initial Setup If you have missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you want to scan all receivable channels you can run the Initial Setup Follow the instructions on the screen Settings such as picture and sound adjustments will not be affected by this Initial Setup e Favorites list will be cleared each time you run the Initial Setup 42 Other Information Replacing the Lamp The projection lamp like all lamps will eventually lose brightness and functionality which affects the overall performance of your TV How long the lamp maintains its brightness will vary depending upon your usage and environmental conditions To maintain the quality of your viewing experience Sony recommends that you replace the lamp 1 after approximately 8 000 hours of use 2 when the screen becomes dark or the color looks unusual 3 when the LAMP LED on the front of t
43. ent If frequent screen changes are disturbing to you select Off Off Turns off the Auto Wide option Choose a Wide Mode from the Wide Mode option 4 3 Default Wide Zoom Enlarges the 4 3 picture to fill the 16 9 screen keeping the original Select the default screen mode to use for 4 3 sources image as much as possible Normal Displays the 4 3 picture in its original size Full Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally only to fill the display area Zoom Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically while maintaining the aspect ratio that fills the wide screen Off Select to continue using the current screen mode setting when the channel or input is changed e This option is not available for HDMI PC input e This option is not available if Auto Wide is set to Off 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 for 4 3 sources To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed set 4 3 Default to Off Continued 35 Display Area Normal Displays the picture in its original size 1 2 Enlarges the picture to hide the edge of the picture Screen Position Adjust the Vertical positioning by pressing the buttons Press the buttons to adjust the Horizontal positioning e Vertical adjustmen
44. equipment s programmed button e You may program one equipment per FUNCTION button 25 papers buljja5 i Manufacturer s Codes VCRs Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Signature 2000 327 338 DVD Players Sony 301 302 303 M Ward Manufacturer Code VHS 8mm Beta a a RES Sony 751 763 Sony DV 348 Sohal General Electric 755 Admiral 327 Sa 22 RCA M Ward Tashiro 332 Hitachi 758 Aiwa 338 344 Tatung 314 336 337 IVC 756 Audio Dynamic 314 337 Teac 314 336 337 338 Magnavox 757 Broksonic 317 319 Technies 308 309 Mitsubishi 761 Canon 308 309 Toshiba 311 312 Oritron 759 Cien 332 Wards 327 328 331 332 Panasonik 133 ae vate Yamah 31d 330 336 337 Philips 757 Curtis Mathes 304 309 338 Yama a n Pioneer 752 718 Daewoo 309 312 341 eni RCA PROSCAN 755 DES Badia Cable Boxes Samsung 758 Dimensia 304 Toshiba 754 Emerson r T 318 319 Manufacturer Code Zenith 760 762 pony cea Fisher 330 335 Hamlin Regal 222 223 224 225 i Funai 338 226 DVD VCR Com nit VCR Combo Units General Electric 304 309 329 Jerrold 201 202 203 204 Manufac
45. gency broadcasts political programs sports news public service announcements religious programs and weather Channel Block This option allows you to block channels regardless of program ratings The password needs to be set up prior to blocking channels The blocked channel can only be viewed by entering the correct password To View a Blocked Channel Press ENT button when tuned to the blocked channel then enter the password Continued 39 Custom Rating System Chart For Country selection of U S A Movie Rating G All children and general audience PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Parental guidance for children under 13 R Restricted viewing parental guidance is suggested for ages under 17 NC 17 and X No one 17 and under allowed TV Rating Age Based Ratings Block programs by their TV Y All children rating content or both TV Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older 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 Suggestive dialogue Strong language Sexual situations D L S V Violence e To ensure maximum blocking capability set the Age Based Ratings For Country selection of Canada English Rating Cc All children C8 Children 8 years and older G General program
46. he TV blinks or 4 when the lamp replacement message appears on the TV screen WARNING Electric appliances can cause fire or high temperature resulting in injury or death Be sure to follow the instructions below O Use a Sony XL 2500 replacement lamp not supplied for replacement Use of any other lamp may damage the TV O Do not remove the lamp for any purpose other than replacement Doing so may cause injury or fire O Do not put flammable materials and metal How to Replace the Lamp 1 Turn off the power on the main unit Wait several minutes then unplug the power cord The cooling fan will continue to operate for about two minutes after turning the power off Wait at least 30 minutes after unplugging the power cord to allow the lamp to cool down before replacing it To avoid being burned do not touch the lamp receptacle once the lamp has been removed Take the new lamp out of the box Do not touch the glass portion of the new lamp UONeULOJU 12410 p objects inside the lamp receptacle of the TV after removing the lamp Doing so may cause fire or electrical shock Do not touch the lamp receptacle once the lamp has been removed e Do not shake the lamp Vibration can damage the lamp or shorten its life e Avoid touching the front glass of a new lamp or the glass of the lamp receptacle This may reduce picture O When the lamp eventually burns out you may quality or lamp life hear a
47. hen connecting to component video YPBPR be sure to make the additional connection for the audio signal Audio cable can be connected to the R AUDIO L jack described below 2 2 VIDEO IN 2 Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other VIDEO video equipment such as a VCR or video game equipment See Video Component 2 R AUDIO L Priority on page 41 MONO s e If you have mono equipment connect its audio output jack to the TV s L MONO audio input jack 12 3 Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high definition and standard definition digital programming if available in your area along with standard definition analog programming gs This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable QAM and 8VSB and external VHF UHF antenna ATSC e It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna cable input using the supplied 75 ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality A 300 ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio frequency interference resulting in signal deterioration Cable or VHF UHF or VHF only 75 ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV VHF UHF CABLE input Cable System and VHF UHF Antenna System Use an optional A B RF switch not supplied to switch between the cable and over the air antenna programming as indicated below A B RF switch Rear of
48. ht cursor tte Select item Close on screen display RETURN Page CH Open the RECORDINGS List TOP MENU 29 papers 6uljja5 Using TV Features The HOME button allows you to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB XrossMediaBar as well as a variety of TV features Product Support The XMBrw displays the Media Clock Timers Category icons horizontally and available features vertically within the highlighted icon The XMB rm is shown here with Settings highlighted Media Category Icons saa cas Settings External Inputs 30 Adjust TV Settings Customize the TV settings with various options Explanations of different Settings start from page 32 The available options vary depending on the situations and conditions applied Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed Watching TV Select a channel e You can also select a TV channel using the number 0 9 or CH buttons see remote control section pages 20 and 24 Access the equipment connected to your TV Watch a movie play a game record a program or work on your PC Assign a label using the Label Inputs feature for your convenience see page 41 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB rm 1 Press HOME to display the XMB rm 2 LOJ Press to select a Media Category icon q y CEEE Available TV Available Select inputs from settings and channels are Video1 features are listed under Video Component 2 listed un
49. in a few seconds or press again to immediately turn off the display You can also set the display to show minimal information See Info Banner on page 42 2 SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes Off 15min 30min 45min 60min 90min or 120min that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off To cancel Sleep Timer press SLEEP repeatedly until Off appears 3 FUNCTION Buttons The FUNCTION button indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which external equipment the remote control is operating When the remote control is set to operate the external equipment these buttons will operate the equipment you choose You must first press one of these FUNCTION buttons to operate the corresponding equipment See page 25 for Programming the Remote Control Press 0 9 to select a channel the channel changes after two seconds Press ENT to change channels immediately Use with 0 9 and ENT to select digital channels For example to enter 2 1 press and ENT REC REC PAUSE REC STOP DD NEE BD DVD TOPMENU MENU Fi F2 The 5 PLAY and CH buttons have a tactile dot Use them as a reference when operating the TV Button Description 6 FREEZE Press once to display the frozen image of the current program in the left window The window on the right will SPLAN LEER TOWEN V POWER display the current program in progress Press
50. ing instructions for that equipment HDMI Control available with your TV Once the supported equipment is connected the following operations are available e Turn off the equipment automatically when you turn off the TV e When the connected equipment is turned on by One Touch Play the TV will automatically turn on and select the respective HDMI input e Automatically turn on equipment listed under the External Inputs on the XMB rm XrossMediaBar when selected see pages 7 and 30 When a Sony A V receiver with BRAVIA Theatre Sync is connected the following additional operations are possible e Turning on the A V receiver when the TV is turned on e Automatically switching to the audio output of the A V receiver s attached speakers e Adjusting the volume and muting of the s A V receiver with the TV s remote control e The A V receiver cannot be selected from the XMBr 17 p ues 6uljja5 4 Setting Up the Channel List Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time amp Initial Setup Step 1 of 5 Please select a language Language settings will apply to on screen display as well as default audio for digital channels Highlight a choice and press to continue After you finish connecting the TV you can run Initial Setup to create a list of available analog and digital channels if you have connected an antenna or cable directly to the TV s VHF U
51. instruction on page 5 for stubborn stains and dirt Temporary Image Retention When high contrast non moving images such as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for a long period of time there may be some image retention on the screen This is only a temporary condition Turning off the power for a while or letting the TV run on another channel will eliminate the image retention papers buljja5 Projection Lamp Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source As with any lamp it has a lifespan and needs to be replaced when the Lamp Indicator flashes or the screen becomes darker Your TV also has a function to display a message Projection lamp is nearing end of life Please replace the lamp to let you know that the lamp has reached its expected lifespan Note the following O After turning on your TV it may take a while one minute or less before the picture appears O When the projection lamp wears out the screen goes dark Replace the lamp with a new Sony XL 2500 replacement lamp not supplied O After lamp is replaced please set the Lamp Replacement option in the General settings see page 42 How to Replace the Lamp see page 43 Ka e The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV is in use To avoid eye discomfort or injury do not look into the light housing when the power is on 2 Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear O06 10
52. isieionisrieiesi 9 2 Locating Inputs and Outputs s assssssssnssanens 10 m ET AAE EE E E E 10 Leftside aai naaie a aea a a aa 12 3 Connecting the TV cscsscsseesseeseesseeeees 13 Cable System or VHF UHF Antenna SYSTOMi EA E EAT ET 13 Cable System and VHF UHF Antenna SYSTE orenen ia aar ereraa anA Aea aE 13 HD Cable Box HD Satellite Box 13 POr E a a e a desi eee 15 Other Equipment eeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeees 16 Using HDMI Control for BRAVIA Theatre EAIA L E ERLT TETE 17 4 Setting Up the Channel List Initial Setup ceseeseeeseeeseeeeseeeeseeeeeeeees 18 TV Control and Indicators ceesseeeeeneees 19 Side Panel and Indicators cee 19 Remote Control c cccsscsseeeeeesseesseesseenseeeeees 20 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control siccccstea continent 20 Button Descriptions escenes 20 Programming the Remote Conitroll 000 25 Operating Sony Brand Video Eguipme ntria 25 Quick Setup Guide separate volume Provides a variety of optional equipment connection diagrams T Programming Non Sony Video Eg ipmMeNt ss srira as 25 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote COMOT soets ar aooe so nss o serans on depasse SEs 27 Using TV Features amp Adjust TV SettingS cccsccssesseeeseeeeeees 30 oF Watching TV siisii tiaina 30 J Access the equipment connected to your TV Se 30 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB TM sssccssescnsccecccctstccesesicatseerscerstz
53. lect the Lamp Replacement option in the General settings The replacement lamp does not light up e The lamp door or lamp might not be securely attached Repeat the steps on page 43 to ensure that they are both installed securely The cooling fan is loud If the TV is used at high altitudes and the Cooling Mode is set to High the cooling fan runs faster and its sound becomes louder If the TV is not used at high altitudes set Cooling Mode to Normal see page 42 High Temperature Warning message appears e Make sure to remove dust from the ventilation slots on the rear and both sides of the TV In addition make sure that there are no obstacles in front of the ventilation slots If the message still appears after the dust or obstacles are removed the TV may need servicing Call your local Sony Service Center Image left on the screen image retention Turn off the TV for a while or let the TV run on another channel Unlike plasma TV and CRT TV image retention on this TV is not permanent It is only a temporary condition see page 9 White spot on the screen when powered off e If screen is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ambient light part of the screen may appear white even when TV is powered off This is due to the strong light reflecting off the TV screen and reflections coming from behind the screen This is a structural property of the projection TV and is not a defect e Position your TV
54. ming PG Parental guidance 14 Viewers 14 and older 18 Adult programming French Rating G General programming 8 ans Not recommended for young children 13 ans Not recommended for ages under 13 16 ans Not recommended for ages under 16 18 ans Programming restricted to adults U S A Rating See TV Rating under U S A for details 40 an External Inputs Settings Label Inputs To assign your own label or Skip 1 Press to highlight the video input Video 1 Video Component 2 Video 3 Component 1 Component 3 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 then press to select the desired input 2 Press to highlight the display label you want to assign then press e You can select from the following labels for each input DVD Cable Box Satellite BD VCR Receiver DVR Game Camcorder PC Skip indicates that no labels are assigned and displayed with the default labeling Video Component2 If both inputs are connected then selecting Video 2 selects the composite input and Priority Component 2 selects the component input If only one component or composite is connected the TV will automatically select the connected input by default To view signal from the equipment connected to the side terminal 1 Press HOME to display the XMBrm 2 Press button to get to the External Inputs 3 Press to highlight Video Component 2 dual composite component connection s e You will need to connect the audio cable in
55. mote control Sony Equipment Programmable Code Number BD 101 Sony Blu ray Disc Player DVD 751 Sony DVD Player STB 801 Sony Satellite Receiver Programming Non Sony Video Equipment Follow the steps below to program your TV s remote control 1 In the space provided below write down the three digit code of your equipment found on the Manufacturer s Codes List on page 26 If more than one code is listed try entering the code listed first Code No 2 Press and hold or and simultaneously to light the FUNCTION button 3 Enter the three digit code using while the selected button is lit If the code is not entered within 10 seconds you must repeat step 2 4 Press while the FUNCTION button is lit If programmed correctly the selected FUNCTION button blinks twice If not it blinks five times To Confirm the Programming If you can turn on and off the equipment by pressing the green 5 button then the programming is complete If not try the next code listed s e In some cases you may not be able to program your remote control If this is the case use your equipment s own remote control e Any one of the FUNCTION buttons can be programmed to operate other equipment regardless of the labeling For example if programmed with the correct code can operate DVD VCR combo equipment This is useful if your equipment does not match the labeled buttons available Make note of your
56. n through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down either 8 VOLUME Press to adjust the volume 9 INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs See page 41 on setting up the External Inputs labels including the Skip feature HOME Press to display the TV Home Menu XMB XrossMediaBar to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings TV channels and External Inputs list see pages 7 and 30 e While XMB is displayed the 7 8 and 9 become navigational buttons Use them to navigate on the XMBrm When HOME is pressed again these buttons will activate the CHANNEL VOLUME and INPUT operation 19 Remote Control Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries supplied by matching and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control s To avoid possible damage from battery leakage remove the batteries if you anticipate the remote control will not be used for an extended period e Handle the remote control with care Avoid dropping it getting it wet or placing it in direct sunlight near a heater or in high humidity Button Descriptions Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the information pertaining to the channel and or program when available The OSD On Screen Display will time out
57. ning depending on the placement of your TV The noise may be more noticeable during the night or when the background noise level is low Disposal of Used Batteries To preserve our environment dispose of used batteries according to your local laws or regulations For Customers in the United States Lamp in this product contains mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance www eiae org Welcome to the World of BRAVIA Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA high definition television The quality of the image you see on your BRAVIA TV is only as good as the quality of the signal it receives To experience the stunning detail of your new BRAVIA TV you need access to HD programming Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from e Over the air broadcasting via HD quality antenna e HD cable subscription e HD satellite subscription e Blu ray Disc player or other external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for information on upgrading to HD programming To learn more about HDTV visit http www sony com HDTV PR DEE The Four Steps to Full HD Experience Set Sound Source and Setup Along with your BRAVIA TV set a complete HD system requires an HD sound system a source of HD programming and proper setup connections This manual
58. noticeable pop sound This is normal and it is inherent to this type of lamp 4 Remove the outside lamp cover Using equal force press both hooks marked by towards the TV screen in the direction the arrows are pointing While pressing the two hooks marked by push the center lever marked by towards the TV screen and pull the lamp cover towards you The lamp cover should come off easily O In rare instances the bulb may pop inside the lamp unit but the lamp unit is designed to contain all of the broken glass pieces inside the lamp unit O This TV s lamp contains mercury and should be disposed of properly Consult your local authorities regarding safe disposal The material contained in this lamp is similar to those of a fluorescent lamp so you should dispose of it in the same way 43 5 Remove the lamp door Holding the door knob press the door lever toward the door knob in the direction the arrow is pointing Then pull the lamp door out of the TV towards you 6 Pull the lamp out of the TV Grip the lamp by the indented grooves as illustrated below Pull the lamp straight out of the TV as illustrated below The lamp is very hot immediately after use Do not touch the inside of the lamp compartment the glass portion of the lamp or the surrounding parts After the used lamp has cooled place it into the empty box of the replacement lamp Never put the used lamp into a
59. o channel linear PCM 32 44 1 and 48 kHz 16 20 and 24bits AUDIO HDMI IN 2 only 500 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance 47 kilohms AUDIO OUT 500 mVrms 100 modulation Up to 2 Vrms at the maximum volume setting varies with input level DIGITAL AUDIO PCM Dolby Digital optical signal OPTICAL OUT Power and others Power requirement 120 V 60 Hz Power consumption in use 200 W in standby Less than 0 8 W Screen size inches 46 50 measured diagonally Speaker Full range 2 65 x 130 mm 2 9 16 x 5 1 8 inches Dimensions W H D 1187 x 847 x 320 mm 46 3 4 x 33 3 8 x 12 5 8 inches 1099 x 795 x 301 mm 43 5 16 x 31 5 16 x 11 7 8 inches Mass 27 kg 30 kg 59 Ib 9 oz 66 1b 3 oz Supplied accessories Remote control RM YD016 1 Size AA batteries 2 Operating Instructions 1 Quick Setup Guide 1 Warranty Card 1 Online Registration Card U S A and Canada only 1 Optional accessories Connecting cables Lamp XL 2500 Ultra High Pressure Lamp TV Stand SU RG13M for both models KDF 46 50E3000 s e Optional accessories availability depends on its stock e Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 49 UONeULOJU 42410 p Index 0 9 buttons 20 4 3 Default 35 A Add Digital Channels 38 Advanced Iris 33 Advanced Settings 34 Analog CC 38 Audio Out 37 AUDIO OUT jack described 11 Auto Program 18 37 Auto Wide 35 Balance 34 Bass 3
60. or adapter jack and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO R L AUDIO IN L R jacks of HDMI IN 2 E q DVI to HDMI cable S LP i Audio cable DVI to HDMI adapter gt e HDMI connection has capability for displaying 4801 480p 720p 1080i 1080p and some PC formats see page 15 e When using a DVI to HDMI cable make sure to connect the DVI side first e Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo 8 AUDIO OUT Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your analog audio equipment You can VAR FIX use these outputs to listen to your TV s audio through your stereo system 9 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of your digital audio equipment that is PCM Dolby OPTICAL OUT digital compatible If you have connected an audio system to the HDMI input be sure to connect this output to your audio system to enjoy the sound from your audio system Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories 11 Left side VIDEO COMPONENT IN 1080 720p 480p 40i 2 R AUDIO L ono VIDEO Item Description 1 COMPONENT IN2 Connects to your equipment s component video YPsPr and audio L R jacks 1080i 720p Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video connections 480p 480i YPsBPR See Video Component 2 Priority on page 41 e W
61. page 40 Rating Off Turns off Parental Lock No programs are blocked from viewing s based on their ratings Canada C8 PG 8 ans TV PG Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are U S TV 14 PG 13 Canada 14 13 ans TV 14 Custom Sets ratings manually U S See page 40 for details Canada See page 40 for details Child Maximum ratings permitted are U S TV Y TV G G S Canada C G TV Y amp Youth Maximum ratings permitted are 4 U S TV PG PG mn a S n e If you are not familiar with the parental guideline rating system you should select Child Youth or Young Adult to help simplify the rating selection To set more specific ratings select Custom Digital Rating Available only in U S A where advanced ratings Off Turn Digital Rating off No programs containing digital ratings are blocked from viewing Custom Select to customize the Parental Lock with downloadable digital exist ratings Clear All Select to clear the downloaded ratings Unrated Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating Available only when Block Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating Country is set to U S A Block programs or movies that are broadcast without a rating If you block unrated TV programs be aware that the following types of programs may be blocked programs broadcast from another country emer
62. plastic bag 7 Slide the new lamp into its place Insert the new lamp into place by holding the indented grooves firmly Make sure the lamp is securely mounted into the compartment Failure to do so may cause a fire or the screen to go dark a 44 s e If the lamp is not securely reattached the self diagnostic function may be triggered and the POWER LED blinks six times see page 19 8 Reattach the lamp door Be sure that the word TOP imprinted on the lamp door is on top while placing the door lamp into the compartment Grip the door knob but do not hold in the door lever when sliding the lamp door into the compartment While keeping the lamp door at a slant slide the lamp door into the compartment by leading with the left side Insert the two tabs into the slot and follow the guide rail Once the left side can no longer be pushed in press the lamp door lever toward the door knob Shut the lamp door by releasing the door lever ra J gs The lamp door is securely closed when a clicking sound occurs Make sure it is securely closed by tugging on the door knob 9 Put the outside lamp cover back in its place Insert the two small tabs from the left side of the outside lamp cover into the slots of the TV Push in the two larger tabs of the outside lamp cover on the right side into the TV The outside lamp cover is
63. powder chemical cloth or solvent such as alcohol benzene or thinner as these may scratch the screen s coating Service Damage Requiring Service Do not attempt to service the set by yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer 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 See Replacing the Lamp on page 43 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 the TV in a manner other than the specified manner 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 see page 8 O Hold the TV tightly when carrying it O Before carrying the TV disconnect any accessories or cables About the TV Although the TV is made with high precision technology black dots may appear or bright points of light
64. rk to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store http Awww sony net 3210793111 Printed in U S A
65. s 5 Donotuse this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not 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 remorse specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod t a bracket or table specified by the Cay manufacturer or sold with the KV apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified eS service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
66. scription INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs See page 41 on setting up the External Inputs labels including the Skip feature 4 4 4 gt Press to move the on screen cursor Press to select confirm an item OPTIONS Press to display a list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts The OPTIONS menu items vary based on input and content REC REC PAUSE REC STOP C BD DVD TOP MENU MENU DS 24 Menu Item Reference Page Picture See page 32 Sound See page 34 Speakers See page 37 Add to Favorites See page 21 Remove from Favorites MTS See page 37 Alternate Audio See page 37 Digital Rating See page 39 Screen See page 35 HOME Press to display the TV Home Menu XMBru XrossMediaBar to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings TV channels and External Inputs list see pages 7 and 30 Press HOME again to exit the XMBrm CH Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down either F1 F2 Press to select the function of connected components For details see Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control on page 27 Programming the Remote Control DISPLAY SLEEP POWER TV POWER Operating Sony Brand Video Equipment The remote control is preset as below so that you may not need to program the re
67. stomize the Closed Captions CC Text display with Character Size Character Style Character Color Character Opacity Edge Type Edge Color Background Color and Background Opacity a e Closed Captions CC can be turned on and off directly by pressing the CC button on the remote control 4 P H arental Lock Settings La HE The Parental Lock feature allows you to block programs according to their content and rating levels and block channels regardless of the programs Password is necessary in setting up blocking To View Blocked Programs Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program then enter the password To reactivate the Parental Lock settings turn off and on the TV 38 Password Use 0 9 button on the remote control to enter a four digit password The first time the password is created you must re enter it again to confirm the password Password Set message will appear on the screen upon confirmation Change Password You can change your password by entering the Parental Lock setting with the previously set password highlight and select the Change Password then enter the new password s e You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock setting If you lose your password see Lost password on page 48 Country Select the country name of U S A or Canada for the appropriate ratings The rating system varies between these two countries See Custom Rating System Chart on
68. t i n P Ad to fast reverse or P gt to Stop Step through different tracks of the Fast forward the disc when ise Pause i pressed during playback Display the POP UP menu BD BD DVD MENU Display the disc menu DVD BD DVD MENU Display the top menu BD BD DVD TOP MENU Display the top menu DVD BD DVD TOP MENU Operate the menu tG Search the picture forward or backward PP or 44 during playback Move highlight cursor and select DVD tte G Record VCR Change channels VCR CH or 0 9 ENT using tuner Adjust tracking VCR CH during tape playback MENU on off HOME Index search kea PPI Specify the previous chapter track lea INPUT SELECT INPUT Specify the next chapter track PP Menu on off HOME Return to the previous display RETURN HDD DVD Combo Unit 5 1ch DVD AV System Sony DAV To Do This EES To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate rT A ae the DVD HDD DVD FUNCTION ctivate the remote control to operate DYD FUNCTION the DVD Turn on off POWER Hono POWER Select the HDD F1 Select other equipment connected to F1 Select the DVD F2 the DAV Play Disk skip F2 Stop a Display the disc menu or top menu BD DVD MENU or TOP MENU Select a track directly 0 9 ENT Pause n Play gt Search the pi
69. t is available only when Wide Mode is set to Zoom or Wide Zoom e Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment Vertical Size Adjusts the vertical size of the picture Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom Press and press to adjust Screen settings for PC Input Modes differ from all other input modes and are shown below H Center Allows you to move the position of the picture horizontally left and right while PC Wide Mode is set to Zoom To Adjust the H Center Press to highlight H Center and press Press to correct the centering then press V Center Allows you to move the position of the picture vertically up and down while PC Wide Mode is set to Zoom To Adjust the V Center Press to highlight V Center and press Press to correct the centering then press Wide Mode Normal Select to display the picture in its original size of PC format resolution Full 1 Select to enlarge the picture to increase or expand the display area keeping its original aspect ratio Full 2 Select to enlarge the picture to increase or expand the display area PC Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing the WIDE button while in PC mode Zoom Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the wide screen oa Video Options Settings CineMotion Select Auto to automatically detect
70. t values 32 Advanced Iris By selecting the iris option you can obtain the best brightness and contrast suited for your TV viewing Auto 1 2 Automatically detects the brightness of the screen These options are best suited for programs such as movies that often change between bright scenes and low light setting scenes Auto 1 Recommended option for viewing programs that have larger variation in brightness from scene to scene Auto 2 Recommended option for viewing programs that have less variation in brightness from scene to scene High With this option the screen has maximum level of brightness It is suitable for TV viewing in a brightly lit room Medium With this option the brightness is about the standard level Low With this option the screen is dimmed but contrast is at a maximum It is suitable for TV viewing in a room with low lighting fo a e When Picture Mode is set to Vivid Advanced Iris option is automatically set to Auto 1 amp Picture Increases or decreases picture contrast q Brightness Brightens or darkens the picture a Color Increases or decreases color intensity Hue Increases or decreases the green tones N Color Temperature Cool Gives the white colors a bluish tint White adjustment Neutral Gives the white colors a neutral tint Warm 1 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint Ka e Picture Mode settings determine the available Color Temperature options
71. te control to access the XMBm DISPLAY SLEEP POWER TV POWER a 0 0 o S en a S 4 OOOO Product Support o Ua a Clock Timers a OC f Media SNORE Category Fics Bar oH Video Options Category Object Bar From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control e Settings timer picture sound screen and other options see page 32 for customization options e TV Channels available channels are displayed on the vertical Category Object Bar e External Inputs cable satellite VCR DVD players or other inputs can also be selected from the Category Object Bar for the External Inputs Getting Started 1 Installing the TV Carrying Your TV Carrying the TV requires at least two people Do not hold by the pedestal or the front panel of the TV Doing so may cause these parts to break off a gt Do not grasp the pedestal or the front panel of the TV When moving the TV place one hand in the hole on the lower portion of the TV while grasping the top with the other hand as shown in the illustration below If you have connected cables and cords be sure to unplug them before moving the TV To ensure the safety of children and the TV keep children away from the TV during installation Climbing on or pushing the TV or its stand may cause it to fall and may damage the TV When Installing Your TV against a Wall Keep your TV
72. turer Code Go Video 322 339 340 General 205 206 207 208 Sony 767 Goldstar 332 Instrument or 218 222 Broksonic 776 Hitachi 304 305 306 338 Motorola IVC 775 Instant Replay 308 309 Oak I 227 228 229 Panasonic 717 JC Penney 304 305 309 314 pangone 219 220 221 Samsung 774 330 336 337 Pioneer 211 214 215 Toshiba 773 JVC 314 336 337 345 Scientific Atlanta 209 210 211 Zenith 768 346 347 Tocom 216 217 Kenwood 314 332 336 337 Zenith 212 213 HDD DVD Combo Units LG 332 Hanae CoE LXI SEARS 330 332 335 Satellite Receivers Manufacturer Code Sony 11O TINA Magnavox 308 309 310 M 314 336 337 pouy soi DVD Changers arani 5320 DirecTV 902 903 Marta 332 z Dish Network 810 Manufacturer Code Memorex 309 335 7 Echostar 810 Sony 765 Minolta 304 305 3 z General Electric 802 Panasonic 766 Mitsubishi MGA 323 324 325 326 Multitech 321 325 338 Patachi 30 gt DVR NE n5 314 36 337 Hughes 304 2 i 336 Humax 902 903 Manufacturer Code Olympic 298 203 JVC 810 Sony 901 Opa 327 LG 902 903 DirecTV 902 903 Orion 317 Mitsubishi 809 Samsung 902 903 Panasonic ae oe 308 309 Pan sonie 303 aa 308 300 Philips 811 902 903 Blu ray Disc Player BD al RCA PROSCAN 802 808 902 903 Philips 308 309 310 7 Manufacturer Code Pinea 308 Toshiba 806 807 Sony 101 102 103 Quasar 306 308 309 Samsung 812 902 903 RCA PROSCAN 304 305 308 309 Tf an Aiwa VCR does not work even 5 1ch DVD AV System 310 311 3
73. w seconds s e Your Favorites list will be cleared each time you run Auto Program see pages 18 and 37 for Auto Program M RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings Continued 21 DISPLAY SLEEP POWER TV POWER 22 18 19 Button Description 112 BD DVD STB Operating Buttons When FUNCTION is switched on BD Blu ray Disc DVD or STB these buttons operate the video equipment you have programmed into the remote control For details see Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control on page 27 Hea PREV Press to replay the current program from the previous Chapter Mark if any or from the beginning of the live TV cache REPLAY Press to replay the current program for a set period of time e ADVANCE Press to advance forward a set period of time when playing back a recorded program gt PI NEXT Press to advance forward to the next Chapter Mark if any or to live TV when playing back a recorded program lt 4 lt fast reverse Press to play a program in fast rewind mode gt PLAY Press to play a program at a normal speed gt fast forward Press to play a program in fast forward mode H PAUSE Press to pause playback E STOP Press to stop the playback of a recorded program THEATER Press to turn on and off the Theater Mode The picture

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