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Sony KDF-37H1000 User's Manual

1. The DRC Palette appears DRC Palette Press to exit Reality 25 v Clarity 4 1 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 fo DRC Palette is available only with 480i source DRC Palette is not available when using the Freeze feature DRC Palette is not available when the Game Mode is set to On Advanced Settings 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 Op 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 33 Sound Mode Dynamic Enhances treble and bass Standard Suitable for spoken dialog Custom Customizes the sound settings including the Sound Booster setting a
2. Operating Instructions BE BRAVIA ENGINE Senos Sesso Theatre Sync vo S FORCE FRONT SURROUND KDF 37H1000 DT V HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION B p AV A Internet Video Link sesos 2007 Sony Corporation 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
3. 38 3 Initial Setup nn 38 Other Information Replacing the Lamp unssnsensnnnennnnennnnnnennnnnnnn 39 How to Replace the Lamp nunrssser nennen 39 Troubleshooting uurresnnsnnennennnnnnennnnnnnnnnennnnn 42 Specifications ccoiccinncininacinainonincnnorcaniina cian ri as 45 Index AAA 46 Customer Support http www sony com tvsupport On line Registration United States http productregistration sony com Canada http www SonyStyle ca registration Important Safety Instructions 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 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 receptac
4. 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 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 along 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 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 38 H
5. aspect ratio Full 2 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area s 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 4 Video Options Settings CineMotion Select Auto to automatically detect film 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 32 o 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
6. the lamp with a new one not supplied when the message Projection lamp is nearing end of life Please replace the lamp appeared on the screen 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 LI Inrare 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 39 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 running 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
7. 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 24 31 and 32 OI III TV Home Menu XMB XrossMediaBar The XMB is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen The XMB is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV Press the HOME button on your remote control to access the XMB DISPLAY SLEEP POWER 8 Product Support e a Clock Timers THEATER Noe FREEZE PICTURE WIDE ad Media sem Category Bar Screen 5 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 28 for customization options e TV Channels available channels are displayed on the vertical Category Object Bar 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 pe
8. Es 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 play signals with 60 Hz vertical frequency will be selected automatically e Noise may be detected under certain conditions If unsupported signals are used you will see the message Unsupported Signal This TV does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync If a signal other than one from the above chart is input it may not be displayed properly or may not be displayed as you set 16 Other Equipment Digital audio equipment A V Receiver Home Theater l payers Bulnon VIDEO COMPONENT IN 1080i720p 480p 4801 2 VHF UHF CABLE Digital Analog audio Blu ray Disc DVD Digital Digital Audio Camcorder recorder equipment Player PS3 player satellite cable box system A V Receiver receiver Home Theater VCR Game system s e Refer to the Quick Setup Guide supplied when connecting other equipment to your TV 17 Using HDMI Control for BRAVIA Theatre SyncTM This TV is eguipped with BRAVIA Theatre Sync The HDMI Control function enables BRAVIA Theatre Sync to allow communication between Sony TV s and Sony equipment Only Sony eguipment with HDMI Control capability is supported To connect HDMI Control eguipment Use an HDMI cable t
9. 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 30 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 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 fs 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 DI T Screen Settings d lt a 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 Normal is not available when you are watching 720p 1080i or 1080p sources Full Enlarges the picture horizontally to fill the screen
10. 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 41 uon eunojuj 19110 Troubleshooting If you have questions service needs or require technical assistance related to the use of your Sony 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 19 and 33 Cannot receive or select Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the channels TV s memory see pages 19 and 33 e To receive or select cable channels make sure that Cable in the Channel settings is set to On see page 33 To receive or select UHF channels over an antenna make sure Cable is set to Off
11. 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 fs sainjeay AL BUISN 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 434 Channel Settings Cable On For receiving cable channels via cable TV provider Off For using an antenna a 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 fe Running Auto Program will clear Favorites list If you run A
12. PC formats see page 16 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 8 putj y 8 quip 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 13 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 s e This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable QAM and 8VSB and external VHF UHF antenna ATSC 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 on
13. Satellite Box 14 AO obrera o 16 Other Equipment 17 Using HDMI Control for BRAVIA Theatre BE E ENE 18 4 Setting Up the Channel List Initial Setup unennnsnnnnansnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 19 TV Control and Indicators uzurs2urrennnnennnenn 20 Side Panel and Indicators 20 Remote Control uussesnssennnannnnannnnnenunnnnnnnnnnnn 22 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control rear 22 Button Descriptions seenen 22 Quick Setup Guide separate volume Provides a variety of optional equipment connection diagrams a Using TV Features Adjust TV Settings nnnensnsnnnennnnennnennnnnnnn 26 g Watching TV nneenenenenenenenenenenenennennne 26 Access the equipment connected to YOUN TV SPSRRERRRRHRUEEIENAERREENEHEIEEEFEEEELEEREREEEEEERERBRER 26 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB iii 27 TV Settings Descriptions uunssennnennenennnennnnn 28 Product Support 28 Clock Timers Settings 28 Sa Picture Settings 28 OP Sound Selina eiii 30 a Screen Settings 31 Video Options Settings 32 S Audio Options Settings 33 S Channel Settings 33 43 Closed Captions CC Settings 34 fa Parental Lock Settings 34 External Inputs Settings 37 amp HDMI Settings 37 Gan General Settings
14. Speakers See page 33 Add to Favorites See page 23 Remove from Favorites MTS See page 33 Alternate Audio See page 33 Digital Rating See page 35 Screen See page 31 cc Press to turn on and off the Closed Captions CC To change or customize the CC Display see page 34 JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that was selected 21 CH Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down either 25 Using TV Features FAVORITES 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 XMB displays the Media Clock Timers Category icons horizontally and available features vertically within the highlighted icon The XMB is shown here with Settings highlighted Media Category Icons cda zas Settings External Inputs 26 Adjust TV Settings Customize the TV settings with various options Explanations of different Settings start from page 28 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 23 and 25 Access the equipment connected to your T
15. The TV turns off e Check if Sleep Timer is activated or confirm the Duration setting of Timer automatically see page 28 No picture from some video sources e Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV Press INPUT on the remote control see page 25 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 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 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 Press PICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode see page 23 e Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings see page 28 Noisy picture e Make sure that the antenna is connected using the supplied 75 oh
16. 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 aroom where the floor and walls are not of a reflective material o Customers Sufficient expertise is required for installing the specified TV Be sure to subcontract the installation to a Sony dealer or licensed contractor and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation 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 provider 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 licensed to Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S A and other countries HDMI
17. inserted to prevent blade exposure Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model KDF 37H1000 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 O O LI Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the eguipment and receiver Co
18. 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 4 P button to set the current time Press RETURN to display the confirmation screen RON 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 tne TIMER LED Exit the Timer setting screen ar ON 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 al
19. 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 DM BRAVIA Internet Video Link Ready and PS3 are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation and or Sony Computer Entertainment Inc Dapo Hom DIGITAL ES ENERGY STAR Contents Important Safety Instructions uuunensnennnnennnenen 4 Welcome to the World of BRAVIA TM The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience Set Sound Source and Setup nnnenennnn 6 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio 6 TV Home Menu XMB XrossMediaBar 7 Getting Started 1 Installing the TV oonnnnnnnncccnnicnnncnnnanaccnnnaannnnna nas 9 Carrying Your TV unnueenssensseennennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 9 When Installing Your TV against a Wall 9 Recommended Viewing Area 10 Screen 10 Projection Lamp 10 2 Locating Inputs and Outputs 11 LOR SIdO isc elke ia heii added 11 Heat ae aan 12 3 Connecting the TV uuesnnnennnennnnannnnnnnnnnnnenenn 14 Cable System or VHF UHF Antenna SYSTEM i 2057 sares Tuka ana kan 14 Cable System and VHF UHF Antenna O Invctenas 14 HD Cable Box HD
20. you TV e Turn to page 39 on How to Replace the Lamp and follow the directions on replacing the lamp Use only the lamp designated for your TV model After the lamp is replaced select 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 39 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 38 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 10 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 power off This i
21. 0i 480p 720p 1080i AUDIO 500 mVrms typical Impedance 47 kilohms HDMI IN 1 2 HDMI Video 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p PC timing Audio Two 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 37 diag Speaker Full range 2 65 x 130 mm 2916 x 5 g inches Dimensions W H D 899 x 663 x 342 mm 35 71 6 26 g x 13 1 inches Mass 20 kg 44 Ib 2 oz Supplied accessories Remote control RM YD014 1 Size AA batteries 2 Operating Instructions 1 Quick Setup Guide 1 Warranty Card 1 Online Registration Card U S A only 1 Optional accessories Connecting cables Lamp XL 2500 Ultra High Pressure Lamp s Optional accessories availability depends on its stock Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 45 UOIJEULIOJUJ AOYJO Index 0 9 buttons 23 4 3 Default 31 A Add Digital Channels 34 Advanced Iris 29 Advanced Settings 30 Analog CC 34 Audio Out 33 AUDIO OUT jack described 13 Auto Program 19 33 Auto Wide 31 B Balan
22. ITH 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 Antenna lead in wire Antenna discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding conductors YA NEC section 810 21 g Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system NEC Art 250 Part H NEC National Electrical Code 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 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 ne
23. V 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 37 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 1 Press HOME to display the XMB 2 E O Press to select a Media Category icon m y Lo ol o G CEA Available TV Available Select inputs from settings and channels are Video1 features are listed under Video Component 2 listed under 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 4 Product Support page 28 gt MEN Clock Timers page 28 a2 Picture page 28 a Sound page 30 a Screen page 31 1 Video Options page 32 1 Channel page 33 Audio Options page 33 Q o a 2 O ES 3 z o 3 ao o O 2 5 Q O oo gt Parental Lock page 34 External Inputs page 37 HDMI Settings page 37 i General page 38 Fr Initial Setup page 38 Press when desired item is highlighted Press or to select the highlighted item Press RETURN or HOME to exit 27 sainjeay AL BUISN TV Settings Descriptions 3 Product Support Contact Sony Sony contact information is available from this screen for your convenience Your TV s
24. VI 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 13 Shown with Component Connection CATV Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV HD cable box HD satellite box tine out uoa R Y AUDIO R red 4 AUDIO L white E Pr red PB blue Y green Component video cable Audio cable 15 pojejs Bu maH N PC Use the TV as a monitor for your PC Audio R h aa AU T J Audio L aj L To audio A Audio cable output jack Y DVI to HDMI cable PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below 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 v 720 x 400 31 5 70 SVGA 800 x 600 35 2 56 v 800 x 600 37 9 60 v 800 x 600 46 9 75 v 800 x 600 48 1 72 v XGA 1024 x 768 48 4 60 v 1024 x 768 56 5 70 v 1024 x 768 60 75 v WXGA 1280 x 768 47 4 60 v 1280 x 768 47 8 60 v 1152 x 648 40 3 60 CVT Corresponding to the VGA signal These signals do not support Normal display mode xk Coordinated Video Timing
25. 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 LI Carry the TV with the specified number of persons see page 9 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 red blue or green may appear constantly on the screen This is a structural property of the panel and is not a defect i Installation LI Tf 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 10 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
26. canned 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 XMB XrossMediaBar or refer to the Initial Setup described on page 38 To run Auto Program see page 33 paj1e s Bula LITo Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 34 Useful for antenna installations CTO Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as described on pages 24 and 31 You may want to set up convenient features such as Favorites see page 23 Show Hide Channels page 34 Edit Channel Labels page 34 when Auto Program is completed 19 TV Control and Indicators Side Panel and Indicators LAMP TIMER POWER Buttons located at the right side of the TV will operate the same as these buttons on the remote control 20 Item Description 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 28 3 LAMP LED The projection lamp has burned out Replace it with new one see page 39 4 POWER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on Also lights up in red during th
27. ce 30 Bass 30 Brightness 29 Cc Cable 33 CC button 25 CC Display 34 CH button 25 Channel Block 35 CHANNEL button 21 CineMotion 32 Color 29 Color Temperature 29 COMPONENT IN jack 1080i 720p 480p 480i described 11 1 Contact Sony 28 Cooling Mode 38 Country 35 Current Time 28 D Device Auto Power Off 37 Device List 37 DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT described 13 Digital CC 34 Digital Rating 35 Display Area 32 DISPLAY button 22 Display Options 34 Display Position 38 DMe button 23 DMe described 13 DRC Mode 29 DRC Palette 30 E Edit Channel Labels 34 English Rating 36 ENT button 23 46 F FAVORITES button 23 FREEZE button 22 French Rating 36 G Game Mode 32 H H Center 32 HDMI Control 37 HDMI IN jack described 13 HOME button 21 23 Hue 29 Info Banner 38 Infrared Receiver IR 21 INPUT button 21 25 J JUMP button 25 L Label Inputs 37 LAMP LED 21 Lamp Replacement 38 Lamp replacing 39 41 Language 38 M Movie Rating 36 MTS 33 MUTING button 23 N Noise Reduction 29 O OPTIONS button 25 P Password 35 Picture 29 PICTURE button 23 Picture Mode 28 POWER button 21 23 POWER LED 21 R Rating 35 Reset 28 30 44 RETURN button 23 S S VIDEO jack described 13 Screen Position 32 Setting up channels 19 Settings Audio Options 33 Channel 33 Clock Timers 28 Closed Captions CC 34 External Inputs 37 General 38 HDMI Settings 37 Initial S
28. cessary 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 LI 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 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 LL 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 39 For Safety Be Careful
29. destal or the front panel of the TV Doing so may cause these parts to break off 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 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 approx 30 cm 4 inches 4 inches 10 cm 4 inches Ya 10 cm Never install the TV as follows Air circulation is blocked SS Kr eg W Air blown into cooling fan 111 fo Do not install the TV near any ventilation as it may affect the normal TV operating temperature ttt 9 pojejs Bu maH 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 37H1000 Viewing distance min 5 9 ft approx 1 8 m Horizontal Viewing Area 10 Screen
30. e 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 scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down either Press to adjust the volume 8 VOLUME 9 INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs s See page 37 on setting up the External Inputs labels including the Skip feature pojejs Bu maH N 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 26 While XMB is displayed the 7 8 and 9 become navigational buttons Use them to navigate on the XMB When HOME is pressed again these buttons will activate the CHANNEL VOLUME and INPUT operation 21 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 lt Push to 7 open s e 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
31. e 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 Screen settings see page 31 e Check the Auto Wide option in the Screen settings see page 31 UONLBUNOJUJ AOYJO Black box on screen e You have selected a text option and no text is available see page 34 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 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 depend
32. ent Failure to do so may cause a fire or the screen to go dark Es The lamp door is securely closed when a clicking sound occurs Make sure it is securely closed by tugging on the door knob WATT TTTN 40 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 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 38 This setting is necessary to inform you when the next lamp replacement is needed fs 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
33. ent on the clarity and resolution of the television Remote control does not operate Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries e Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at the front of the TV e 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 The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Show Hide Channels setting see page 34 Continued 43 Condition Explanation Solution Lost password 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 35 How to reset the TV to factory settings Turn on the TV While holding down 4 on the remote control press POWER on the TV The TV will turn itself off then back on again Release 4 WARNING The Reset will clear all of your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting LAMP LED blinks in red Replace the lamp see page 39 Lamp Replacement message appears e It is time for you to replace the projection lamp used in
34. ettings 8 HOME Press to display the TV Home Menu XMB M XrossMediaBar to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings TV channels and External Inputs list see pages 7 and 26 Press HOME again to exit the XMB 9 DMe Press to access features in the optional BRAVIA INTERNET VIDEO LINK See your dealer or www sony com bravia for more information The module may not be available in your region 0 9 ENT 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 2 O O and ENT VOL Press to adjust the volume 13 MUTING Press to mute the sound Press again or press VOL to restore the sound 14 POWER Press to turn on and off the TV Continued 23 DISPLAY SLEEP POWER SO MODE___ FREEZE PICTURE WIDE THEATER FAVORITES 008 OS 7 e 9 SONS N OL CH p H O MUTING 24 Button Description 15 WIDE 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 31 When selecting Wide Mode for images from external equipment see page 31 Changing the Wide Screen Mode For PC signal see below 4 3 Original source Standard definit
35. etup 38 Parental Lock 34 Picture 28 Product Support 28 Screen 31 Sound 30 Video Options 32 Sharpness 29 Show Hide Channels 34 Signal Diagnostics 28 SLEEP button 22 Sleep Timer 28 Sound Booster 31 Sound Mode 30 Speaker 21 Speakers 33 Steady Sound 31 Surround 31 T THEATER button 22 Timer 28 TIMER LED 21 Treble 30 Troubleshooting 42 44 TV Auto Power On 37 TV Rating 36 U U S A Rating 36 Unrated 35 V V Center 32 Vertical Size 32 VHF UHF CABLE input described 13 ee L R jacks described Video Component 2 Priority 37 VOL button 23 Volume Offset 31 VOLUME button 21 W WIDE button 24 Wide Mode 31 32 For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you Have questions on the use of your television after reading your Operating Instruction manual and Quick Setup Guide Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at http 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 work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store http www sony net 3100639121 Printed in U S A
36. hat bears the HDMI logo for connection See pages 14 to 17 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 37 on how to turn the HDMI Control On For other equipment refer to the operating 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 XrossMediaBar when selected see pages 7 and 26 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 A V receiver with the TV s remote control e The A V receiver cannot be selected from the XMBTM 18 4 Setting Up the Channel List Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time Initial Setup Step 1 of 5 Please selec
37. hen enter the new password fs You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock setting If you lose your password see Lost password on page 44 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 page 36 Rating Off Turns off Parental Lock No programs are blocked from viewing fs 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 36 for details Canada See page 36 for details Child Maximum ratings permitted are U S TV Y TV G G S Canada C G TV Y Youth Maximum ratings permitted are 4 U S TV PG PG n 2 S 4 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
38. inputs are changed set 4 3 Default to Off Continued 31 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 s Vertical adjustment 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 4 Y 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 of 1152 x 648 or less Full 1 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area keeping its original
39. ion 16 9 Original source High definition source e KA K b ia Zoom Wide soon 0 KK Norma Normal This mode is not available Full FA TA 0 E ye Zoom Zoom KAL E 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 DI O g O g y Normal Available at Normal Available at z 1152 x 648 3 A 1152 x 648 e resolution or resolution or endo lower lower Full 1 Full 1 O I Full 2 Full 2 O Q Zoom Zoom M O a J A A D A Button Description INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode DISPLAY er repeatedly to toggle through the inputs THEATER See page 37 on setting up the External Inputs labels A including the Skip feature c Bj 17 4 4 Press to move the on screen cursor Press to FAVORITES INPUT select confirm an item OPTIONS Press to display a list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts The OPTIONS menu items vary based on input o and content Menu Item Reference Page br Picture See page 28 v Sound See page 30 o
40. ivate the Freeze and display the XMB The 5 button and CH have a tactile dot Use them as a reference when operating the TV e This remote control cannot be programmed to use with other equipment el oo N o SLEEP POWER MODE PICTURE WIDE INPUT cc JUMP MUTING Button Description 5 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 28 6 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 will appear for a few seconds 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 few seconds s Your Favorites list will be cleared each time you run Auto Program see pages 19 and 33 for Auto Program pojejs Bu maH N RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and s
41. les and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Ledo RR 7 AJ IK Foren 44 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged 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 W
42. ly 75 ohm coaxial cable i 3 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 TV Cable gt P3 00 Antenna gt LI 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 33 14 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 Homi IN HDMI cable e CATV Satellite antenna cable HD cable box HD satellite box La Shown with DVI Connection CATV Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV AUDIO R red HD cable box HD satellite box A el LINE OUT T AUDIO L white DVI to HDMI cable s If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN 2 with D
43. m 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 42 Condition Explanation Solution No sound Noisy sound Good picture no sound e Check the volume control Press MUTING or VOL so that Muting disappears from the screen see page 23 Set Speakers to TV Speakers in the Audio Options settings see page 33 If it is set to Audio System sound is not output from the TV s speakers regardless of the TV s volume control e Make sure that the audio is connected Audio noise e Make sure that the antenna is connected using the supplied 75 ohm coaxial cable Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords 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 16 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 16 General Wide Mode changes automatically The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 4 3 Default setting when you chang
44. mposite input and 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 XMB 2 Press button to get to the External Inputs 3 Press to highlight Video Component 2 dual composite component connection ES e You will need to connect the audio cable in addition to connecting the component cables sainjeay AL BUISN N HDMI Settings S HDMI inputs of this TV will recognize and communicate with other Sony eguipment eguipped with HDMI Control HDMI Control On Off feature allows your TV to communicate with other eguipment 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 eguipment Select Off to disable this function Device List Displays a list of HDMI Control eguipment connected to the TV 37 S 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 i
45. mposite 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 COMPONENT IN Connects to your eguipmen s component video YPsPr and audio L R jacks o 1 3 1080i 720p Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO or the composite 480p 480i video connections L MONO AUDIO Q R y 5 DMe SERVICE This USB port is for connecting to the optional BRAVIA external module DMe or a used for service purpose only a 6 HDMI IN 1 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface provides an uncompressed all digital HDMI audio video interface between this TV and any HDMI eguipped audio video eguipment 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 7 HDMI IN 2 If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack connect the DVI jack to the quip J J J HDMI HDMI IN 2 with DVI to HDMI cable or adapter jack and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO R L AUDIO IN L R jacks of HDMI IN 2 F M DVI to HDMI cable a a m Audio cable mD ll DVI to HDMI adapter fo e HDMI connection has capability for displaying 4801 480p 720p 10801 1080p and some
46. nformation 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 s To see the rating information on the banner Info Banner setting must be set to On Display Position When selected the 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 123 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 38 Other Information Replacing the Lamp The p
47. nnect the eguipment 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 notexpressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this eguipment For Customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 S o o O O O O 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 1t 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 liguid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by gualified 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 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
48. o Vivid Advanced Iris option is automatically set to Auto 1 a Picture Increases or decreases picture contrast 2 Brightness Brightens or darkens the picture a Color Increases or decreases color intensity y Hue Increases or decreases the green tones D 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 e Picture Mode settings determines the available Color Temperature options Color Temperature options Picture Mode for all modes Vivid Standard Cinema Cool yes yes yes Neutral yes yes yes Warm 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 fo e DRC Mode is available only with 480i source DRC Mode is not available when using the Freeze feature DRC Mode is not available when the Game Mode is set to On Continue 29 DRC Palette Allows you to customize the level of detail Reality and smoothness Clarity 1 Press the arrow buttons to highlight Custom then press
49. or knob in the direction the diagnostic function may be triggered and the POWER arrow is pointing Then pull the lamp door LED blinks six times see page 21 out of the TV towards you 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 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 Grip the door knob but do not hold in the door lever when sliding the lamp door into the compartment fo While keeping the lamp door at a slant slide the lamp door into the compartment by The lamp is very hot immediately after use Do not f leading with the left side Insert the two tabs touch the inside of the lamp compartment the glass portion of the lamp or the surrounding parts into the slot and follow the guide rail Once After the used lamp has cooled place it into the empty the left side can no longer be pushed in press box of the replacement lamp Never put the used lamp the lamp door lever toward the door knob into a plastic bag Shut the lamp door by releasing the door lever 7 Slide the new lamp into its place u _ 7 Insert the new lamp into place by holding the indented grooves firmly Make sure the lamp is securely mounted into the compartm
50. ow to Replace the Lamp see page 39 s 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 Left side G E 3 z z z 2 8 o a gt Item Description 1 COMPONENT IN 2 Connects to your eguipmen s component video YPsPr and audio L R jacks 1080i 720p Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video connections 480p 480i YPBPR See Video Component 2 Priority on page 37 s e When connecting to component video YPsPr 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 37 MONO ED If you have mono equipment connect its audio output jack to the TV s L MONO audio input jack 11 pojejs Bulnon N Rear 12 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 co
51. r 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 Customize the Closed Captions CC displays with Text Character Size Character Style Character Color Character Opacity Edge Type Edge Color Background Color and Background Opacity s e Closed Captions CC can be turned on and off directly by pressing the CC button on the remote control a Parental Lock Settings 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 34 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 t
52. 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 emergency 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 35 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 andX No one 17 and under allowed TV Rating Age Based Ratings Block programs by their Ty 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 Fan
53. rojection 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 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 Sony recommends that you replace the lamp 1 2 Wait at least 30 minutes after unplugging the after approximately 8 000 hours of use 2 when power cord to allow the lamp to cool down the screen becomes dark or the color looks before replacing it To avoid being burned do unusual 3 when the LAMP LED on the front of not touch the lamp receptacle once the lamp the TV blinks or 4 when the lamp replacement has been removed message appears on the TV screen 3 Take the new lamp out of the box A 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 Do not touch the glass portion of the ne
54. s 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 away from such light sources 44 Specifications Model KDF 37H1000 System LCD Panel 0 73 inch TFT LCD panel 1 280 x 720 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 48
55. 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 Over the air broadcasting via HD quality antenna HD cable subscription HD satellite subscription 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 eee The Four Steps to Stunning 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 explains basic setup connections see page 14 The Quick Setup Guide enclosed separately illustrates how to connect other optional equipment 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
56. so be set using the SLEEP button on the remote control see page 22 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 s 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 default values 28 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 La z When Picture Mode is set t
57. t 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 UHF 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 4 4 button Allows you to highlight options LES _ 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 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 fs 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 s
58. tasy violence Suggestive dialogue Strong language Sexual situations D L s V gt Violence To ensure maximum blocking capability set the Age Based Ratings For Country selection of Canada English Rating c All children C8 Children 8 years and older G General programming 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 36 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 4 4 to highlight the display label you want to assign then press ay e You can select from the following labels for each input Video 1 3 and Component 1 3 DVD Cable Box Satellite BD VCR Receiver DVR Game Camcorder Skip HDMI 1 2 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 Component 2 Priority If both inputs are connected then selecting Video 2 selects the co
59. 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 DISPLAY SLEEP POWER BEI ese ICL Ce 0 DISPLAY Press once to display the information pertaining to the channel and or program when available The OSD On ee Screen Display will time out 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 FAVORITES INPUT page 38 MODE FREEZE PICTURE WIDE 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 THEATER Press to turn on and off the Theater Mode This feature allows you to enjoy the Cinema mode see page 28 with your A V receiver You must connect an A V receiver that supports the HDMI Control TV s speakers will be automatically muted 4 FREEZE Press once to display the frozen image of the current program in the left window The window on the right will display the current program in progress Press again to return to the program Frozen e S Br M Current picture P program fs e With the Freeze feature active some features are unavailable While the Freeze feature is active pressing HOME will deact
60. uto Program again previously scanned channels will be overwritten with the newly scanned channels Continued 33 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 TV channel list on the XMB7M 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 s 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 Press to scroll through the channel numbers Then press to select the channel number to assign a label 2 Press 4 4 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 es 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 fo
61. w lamp UOIJEULIOJUJ 19110 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 Do not shake the lamp Vibration can damage the lamp or shorten its life 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 noticeable pop sound This is normal and it is inherent to this type of lamp O Inrare 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 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 Continued 39 5 Remove the lamp door a Holding the door knob press the door lever e If the lamp is not securely reattached the self toward the do
62. 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 content 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 image as much as possible mode to use for 4 3 Normal Displays the 4 3 picture in its original size sources 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 This option is not available for HDMI PC input 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

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