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1. eas AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO OOO CATV cable Wace vCk Watch cable channels aes Set up the remote control to operate the VCR Activate the remote control to operate the VCR Control VCR functions with the remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV repeatedly to select the VCR i input VIDEO Lin the fuse ation Pr ess lt repeatedly to select the cable input C ABLE in the illustration Tf you have a non Sony VC R you must program the remote control See Programming the Remote C ontr ol on page 58 Press See Operating a VCR on page 61 See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 105 Do not leave the display indication of the VCR turned on VCR and Cable Box BS Before connecting a cable box See Using CableCARD on page 51 Your cable company scrambles some channels such as premium channels which requires you to use a cable box but does not scramble all channels With this connection you can use all the dual picture features se the remote control to change channels coming through the cable ox You must first program the remote control for your specific cable ox see Programming the Remote Control on page 58 L b b Use the remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV s CABLE input jack The TV s tuner provides a better signal than the cable box Reco
2. QOQ AUDIOR AUDIOL VIDEO A V cable A V cable When connecting two VCRs for tape editing you cannot edit a tape with copy protection do not connect the TV s A V input jack and output jack to your VCRs at the same time to avoid looping the signal To Do This View monitor what is being recorded Set up the remote control to operate the VCR s Activate the remote control to operate the VCR s Control VCR functions with the remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV Press lt repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the illustration If you have a non Sony VCR you must program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on page 58 Press See Operating a VCR on page 61 See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 105 Satellite Receiver VI IDEO IN J Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver s satellite input jack Use an A V cable to connect the satellite receiver s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks VIDEO 1 or 3 Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied from your cable or antenna to the TV s CABLE or VHF UHF input jack Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 53 Using S VIDEO jacks See page 29 VH
3. The Slide Show Menu is dnd Allows you to select background audio to play during the Slide the same whether you Show spi it ee a No additional background audio is played during alee os i ex the Slide Show Audio that is associated with the page 81 Photo JPEG or MPEGI files will play page 83 or Movie page 86 Menus Cpe Mie Plays all MP3 files on the Memory Stick The MP3 file and any MP3 file playlists are not played memory l Displays a list of all available MP3 files Displays a list of all MP3 files and MP3 file z playlists found at the top level root of the Memory T When you select Stick To show additional MP3 files stored in other it may folders on the Memory Stick select take a moment to display the list of ail MP3 files Some JPEG files may take longer to display om a gt than others which may a a Slide advances after about 3 seconds Allows you to select an effect to be used when advancing to the next file in the Slide Show Allows you to specify when to advance to the next slide make it seem longer Slide advances after about 6 seconds than the interval you Seay Slide advances after about 12 seconds selected for Slide advances only after you press or a Determines whether file information is shown when the file is_ amp You can also display file displayed full screen Select iir or information using the ae in Slide Show continuously loops button on the Slide Sh
4. Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 and then use the cable box to switch channels Program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on page 58 ER an T Pee When using the cable box you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 You can use the TV s Channel Fix feature to lock in a specific channel For details see Using the Channel Menu on page 99 Press to switch back and forth between the TV s VHF UHF scrambled channels and CABLE unscrambled inputs 5 Do not leave the display indication of the cable box turned on Cable Box BS Before connecting a cable box See Using CableCARD on page 51 Your cable company scrambles all channels which requires you to use a cable box You do not have a VCR If you have a VCR see pages 30 and 32 Use the remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV s VHF UHF jack You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box see page 58 With this connection all channels come into the TV through your cable box and only one unscrambled signal is sent to the TV so you cannot use the dual picture features If some of your channels are scrambled but others are not consider using Connect the CATV cable to the cable box s input jack Use the 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the cable box s output jack
5. Photo Controls N X When the Menu is hidden press or to go to the previous or next photo When you select a photo from the Memory Stick Index described on page 81 it displays as shown below with the following controls See Hio gt JPEGs captured using a digital video camera may appear to display motion in full screen This is a result of the way digital video cameras record still images and is not a result of a malfunction with the TV Display the next or previous file on the Memory Stick Hide the Photo Menu bar displaying only the photo Display the hidden Photo Menu bar Play the JPEG voice memo 5 files only Display the Memory Stick Index again Access additional options in the Photo Menu bar Exit Memory Stick Viewer Highlight the Then press the next file With the highlight in the Photo Menu bar press Highlight Previous Next button to go to the previous file or to go to Press 7 Highlight gt Play and then press To pause l the voice memo highlight I Pause and then press in the Photo Menu bar and press CG For details on the Memory Stick Index see page 82 See Photo Menu Bar Options on page 84 Press the button on the remote control Photo Menu The Photo Menu bar lets you acc
6. Save a backup of stored data When using the Memory Stick DUO insert it without using the Memory Stick DUO adaptor For details see page 79 The Menu gives you access to the following features Menuicon Description _ Ee The Video Menu allows you to wake AAJA to your 92 picture settings It also allows you to customize the Picture Mode based on the type of program you are viewing select Advanced Video options and more The Audio Menu Offers enhanced audio options suchas 95 listening to second audio programming SAP or customizing the Effect of the sound on your TV The Screen Menu allows you to make Screen Mode 97 adjustments and make changes to the screen s vertical center and size The Channel Menu allows you to set up a Favorite 99 Channels list run the Auto Program function label Press to enter channels and more and exit Menus The Parental Lock Menu lets you control the viewing of 101 programs based on their ratings The Setup Menu pr ovides options for setting up your 104 system including selecting closed caption modes labeling video inputs selecting the language and color of the on screen Menus and more The Applications Menu lets you display the Memory Stick 107 4 7 Viewer set on off Timers access CableCARD and diagnostics information and more Press Move through the Menus Press aa Menus include help text Select an option to change Press CE that app
7. symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Licensed by BBE Sound Inc under USP4638258 4482866 BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound Inc Steady Sound Digital Reality Creation CineMotion Memory Stick and Twin View are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation BN Smoother is trademark of Sony Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby gp DOLBY Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DIGITAL i This TV incorporates High Definition i i mu m f Multimedia Interface HDMI technology HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC CableCARD is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories Inc This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming A security card provided by your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital programming Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video on demand a cable operator s enhanced program guide and data enhanced television services may require the use of a set top box For more information call your local cable operator Before using your TV please read these instructions completely and keep this m
8. TV is fixed to one channel Cannot receive any channels when using cable TV Cannot receive or select channels Some digital cable channels are not being displayed Press to select the VHF UHF NTE page 32 Use in the Channel Menu to add recetvable channels that are not presently i in the TV s memory see page 99 Use in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory see page 99 Check your C hannel Fi ix settings see page 99 Use in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory see page 99 Press to select the CABLE input see page 57 Use 9 lt in the Channel Menu to add receivable TV channels that are not presently i in TV memory see page 99 Certain cable TV companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable channels Cheek with your cable TV company for more information Check with your cable TV company if the channels are scrambled or encrypted You will need a CableCARD or a separate set top box to view those channels Some optional digital cable broadcast formats may not be supported If your cable TV company is broadcasting digital signals in unsupported broadcast formats you will need a separate set top box provided by your cable TV company to view those channels The digital cable channel may be set to in the Channel Menu see page 99 Use the Digital Channels feature to search for new dig
9. in the z Applications Menu see Turn on the TV After 1 2 minutes the CableCARD setup screen is page 108 displayed This screen includes information your cable TV company Gently push the card into the slot until it locks into place will request before they can activate your service Follow the displayed instructions Phone your cable TV company A representative will guide you through the activation process After your CableCARD is activated your cable TV company will download the service information including the channel list to the CableCARD After the CableCARD has acquired channels from your cable TV company the TV tunes to the lowest available channel Removing the In the event you want to cancel your service contact your cable TV CableCARD company 5 Once the CableCARD is removed your TV will no longer decrypt digital cable TV programming services that require CableCARD Turn off the TV Push the eject button on the TV s CableCARD slot to release the card Pull the CableCARD straight out of the slot to remove it To install a different CableCARD follow the instructions in Activating CableCARD Service on page 51 Using Auto Setup After you finish connecting your TV you need to run Initial Setup which automatically sets up available analog and digital channels The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on your TV for the first time after hooking it up If you do
10. the remote control button If you are using another device to change channels be sure you have not inadvertently switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting Use the option to fix the channel based on the hookup you used see page 99 If you are using another device to change channels be sure to press the button for that device For example if you are using your cable box to change channels be sure to press the button Remote control does not operate TE you replaced the batteries to the remote recently the code numbers for the video non Sony video equipment equipment may need to be reset There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are attempting to operate There is a possibility that some non Sony equipment cannot be operated by your Sony TV remote You may need to use the equipment s original remote control CableCARD a __Possible Remedies _ Y Poklen using C ableC ARD Check that the C ableC ARD is inserted properly see page 51 or CableCARD services The CableCARD must be activated by your local cable TV provider before you can receive digital cable TV services See the activation instructions on page 51 Check the and menu options see page 108 This can be useful in providing information to an authorized technician or repair person Contact your cable TV provider Channels Possible Remedies _ Cannot receive upper Pachaninels UHF when using an antenna
11. Hide channels 99 Simulated Effect 95 sizing picture in Twin View 71 SOUND MODE button 56 speakers turning on off 96 using external speakers 96 specifications 118 Standard mode 92 STANDBY LED 16 Steady Sound described 13 setting 95 Stereo MTS setting 95 SUBWOOFER OUT jack described 19 surround sound 95 TIMER LED 16 117 treble adjusting 95 troubleshooting 111 117 TruSurround Effect 95 turning on off the TV 17 TV VIDEO button 17 57 Twin View troubleshooting 111 using 69 71 Variable audio setting 96 VCR using with remote control 61 with cable box connecting 32 with cable connecting 30 with satellite receiver connecting 38 Vertical Center adjusting 98 Vertical Size 98 VHE UHF jack described 19 Video Menu 91 92 Video modes selecting 92 VIDEO AUDIO VAR FIX R L jacks described 19 Vivid mode 92 VOL buttons 17 56 Warm Color Tempe 92 WIDE button 56 Wide Mode 97 Wide Screen Mode 67 Wide Screen described 13 Wide Zoom mode setting 97 98 Woofer Level 95 zoom feature with Twin View 71 Zoom mode setting 97 98 nip eet Nel MOON r 2148836130 Printed on 100 recycled paper Printed in Japan
12. Sony logo on the front panel of the TV Hluminates the Sony logo while the power is turned on Hluminates the Sony logo when you switch the power to on or off Select to view picture without the benefit of Select to view picture with reduced power consumption It also enhances the black lev el Select to turn off the picture Programming If you selected the option under see page 104 you Caption Vision can change the ue settings Allows you to sle basic analog EIA 608 TEE options Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program Should be set to for most programs Displays network station information presented j using either half or the whole screen if av ailable For closed captioning set to Allows you to select advanced digital EIA 708 closed caption options Select from the available options Allows you to select digital closed captioning to digital FEIA 608 or digital EIA 708 Allows you to make additional settings for digital EIA 708 cl sed options The closed caption letters are shown as they ar are broadcasted The closed caption letters are shown in small letters The closed caption letters are shown in large letters Allows you to customize the following settings Press Press or to highlight the Applications icon and press Press to highlight an option Press to select an option Press to change settings Press to sel
13. Stick has been formatted on a personal computer Sony recommends that you back up all data stored on Memory Stick media to avoid potential data loss In the above two cases in order to avoid potential data corruption that may occur be sure to back up data prior to use with the TV s Memory Stick Viewer Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to Memory Stick media is lost or damaged For certain non Sony brand Memory Stick media you can view images but you cannot rotate delete or protect unprotect images on the television An error message will occur if you attempt any of these operations This is a result of the unique file directory structure on these particular flash memory media and is not a malfunction of the television File Compatibility The Memory Stick Viewer is compatible with JPEG images taken with Sony digital still cameras and MPEG 1 movies taken with Sony digital cameras and camcorders In order to be viewable in the Memory Stick Viewer the files must have the following file name extensions Supported File Name Extensions JPEG Jpg jpeg 77 Sa e mpeg Trademark Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO DUO and Information MagicGate are trademarks of Sony Corporation Some variations of MPEG1 movies may not play back correctly Inserting a Memory Stick CAUTION If you are using a Memory Stick DUO or Memory Stick PRO DUO with your TV do not use the Memory Stick with its
14. V4 in Mass i o KDE 37XS955 KDE 42XS955 KDE 50X 955 Power Consumption InUse 55 KDE 42XS955 KDE 50XS8955 450 W In Standby 0 5 W CableCARD Standby KDE 37XS955 26 W KDE 42XS955 26 W KDE S50XS955 29 W Supplied Accessories Remote Control 1 RM Y 1004 AA R6 Batteries 2 AC power cord 1 AC plug holder 1 Cable band 1 Cable band screw 1 AC cord clamp 1 Cleaning Cloth 1 Operating Instructions 1 Quick Setup Guide 1 Warranty Card 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice HDMI cable Component video cable S video cable A V cable Audio cable Optical cable Control S cable RK G69 Floating Stand SU PF3L for KDE 50XS955 SU PF3M for KDE 37 42XS955 Wall Mount Bracket SU PW3M 4 3 Default settings 98 Alternate Audio 66 Alternate Video 66 ANT button 57 Applications menu 91 107 Audio Menu 91 95 Audio Out 96 AUDIO OUT jack described 19 audio receiver connecting 49 Auto Program channel setup 53 Auto SAP MTS setting 95 balance adjusting 95 bass adjusting 95 bilingual audio 95 blocking programs See ratings BN Smoother 94 brightness adjusting 92 cable described 19 with VCR connecting 30 cable box Twin View issues 69 using with remote control 60 with VCR connecting 32 CableCARD inserting card 51 slot described 18 troubleshooting 112 using 51 Caption Vision 104 CATV See cable Center Speaker In 96 CENTER
15. VCR s VHF UHF input jack Use an A V cable to connect the satellite receiver s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks VIDEO 1 or 3 Use an A V cable to connect the VCR s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks VIDEO 1 or 3 Run Auto Program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 53 Using S VIDEO jacks See page 29 CATV cable 75 ohm coaxial cable 75 ohm coaxial SATELLITE IN lal LINE OUT Satellite antenna cable coaxial cable A V cable YHFUNE LINE IN AN AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO ouTlO AN cable Continued ToDo This Watch the satellite receiver Watch the VCR Set up the remote control to operate the satellite receiver or VCR Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver or VCR Control satellite receiver and VCR functions with the remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV Press repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the illustration The VCR may need to be turned on and set to the satellite receiver input Press repeatedly to select the input to which the VCR is connected VIDEO in the illustration If you have a non Sony VCR or satellite receiver you must program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on page 58 For the
16. a DVD VCR combo component Select the DVD Select the VCR Display the DVD menu Play Stop D Pause Search the picture forward or or during playback backward Move highlight cursor and select DVD Record vc R and simultaneously C hange channels qe R or bs using tuner E Adjust tr acking VCR duri ing tape playback To Do This Turn on off Change the volume a ai i This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV Topic Watching TV 64 Using the Program Guide Sn 65 Using Wide Screen Mode 67 Using Twin View 69 Using Favorite rene en cana a coy For a complete list of all the functions of the remote control see page 56 ToDo Ths Activate the iemet control to operate the TV Turn on off the TV Tune dir ectly to a channel Adjust the volume Mute the volume a Alternate back and forth between two channels Display the current channel number and other information Switch the TV s input to the VC R DVD player or other connected equipment C hange video and audio options customize the TV s setup set par ental controls and more Switch the TV s input between sources connected to the TV s VHE UHF and CABLE inputs Press To tune to analog channels pr ess and then or wait 3 seconds For digital subchannels press 5 press again and then For example to select subchannel 2 1 press and then pre
17. adaptor Remove the adaptor before you insert it into the TV s Memory Stick slot Inserting the Memory Stick into the slot with the adaptor may result in permanent damage to the Memory Stick and the TV Locate the Memory Stick slot see page 17 and insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot as illustrated below When inserted properly it should slide in with little resistance and click into place gt Be sure to insert the Memory Stick in the correct direction If the Memory Stick is forced in the wrong way it may become damaged Insert only Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick slot Attempting to insert other objects into the slot may damage the TV To remove the Memory Stick see Removing a Memory Stick on page 80 Inserting the Memory Stick DUO Memory Stick DUO is a new compact version of the standard sized Memory Stick recording medium CAUTION The Memory Stick slot on your TV has been designed to accommodate standard and compact versions of Memory Stick It is not necessary to use an adaptor for Memory Stick DUO and Memory Stick PRO DUO If you use an adaptor it may damage the adaptor and Memory Stick slot a CAUTION Inserting the Memory Stick DUO incorrectly may result in permanent damage to the Memory Stick DUO and the LCD projection TV Insert the Memory Stick DUO as shown below o PRO if ssn miosair ANOS STDIDUO STD DUO To remove the Memory S
18. outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged o5 DN or frayed TN SaDa If the unit has been exposed to rain or water If liquid has been spilled into the unit Ifthe unit has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the unit does not operate normally when following the operating mstructions Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation When the unit exhibits a distinct change m performance it indicates a need for service Do not attempt to service the unit yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he she 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 Upon completion of any service or repairs to the unit ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by the manufacturer to determine that the unit is in safe op
19. screen Digital Satellite Receiver with HDMI Use a HDMI cable to connect the Digital Satellite Recetver s HDMI Connector output connector to the TV s HDMI IN connector VIDEO 6 HDMI cables transmit both audio and video signals Separate audio cables are not necessary You can purchase HDMI cables at your local electronics store HDMI OUT HDMI cable If the Digital Satellite Receiver does not have an HDMI connector you can connect the TV s HDMI IN connector to the Digital Satellite Receiver s DVI HDTV OUT connector using the HDMI cable not supplied Use a HDMI to DVI HDTV adapter or cable not supplied to connect the Digital Satellite Receiver s DVI HDTV OUT connector to the TV s HDMI IN connector VIDEO 6 The DVI HDTV VIDEO connector does not provide audio so audio cables must be connected to provide sound when an HDMI to DVi HDTV adapter is used Use an Audio cable to connect the Digital Satellite Receiver s AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV s AUDIO IN jacks VIDEO 6 QVEROTY OUT HDMI to DVI HDTV adapter or cable not supplied Watch the digital satellite receiver the illustration Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV repeatedly to select the digital satellite receiver input VIDEO in See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 105 Do not leave the Electronic Program Guide and display indicat
20. service is activated with your cable TV company the card replaces the need for a separate set top box If you are planning to use a separate cable box for digital cable TV services you may be able to receive programming using this TV with the CableCARD instead except in the following circumstances Your cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service in your viewing area You want to access your cable TV company s interactive or advanced features such as video on demand or in some cases pay per view At this time these services require a bidirectional link which are only available through the use of a separate set top box CableCARD is currently a unidirectional device only and cannot provide these advanced services Check with your cable TV company for CableCARD service details limitations pricing and availability all of which are determined by your cable TV company not Sony Before you can use CableCARD service you need to insert the CableCARD supplied by your cable TV company and activate the service as described below Turn off the TV Insert the CableCARD into the TV s CableCARD slot KDE 37XS 955 KDE 42XS955 Continued KDE 50XS955 i 5 lt ap 3 O CAUTION Inserting the CableCARD i incorrectly may result in permanent You can also access damage to the card and the TV information about your CableCARD
21. splitting chrominance into two K A lt me WESS separate portions Composite video is sent through a single cable Composite video combines the color CZE shade chrominance and brightness luminance information into one video signal A new technology for transmitting and receiving broadcast television signals DTV provides clearer resolution and improved sound quality over analog television Provides an uncompressed all digital audio video interface between this TV and any HDMI equipped audio video component such as a set top box DVD player and A V receiver HDMI supports enhanced or high definition video plus two channel digital audio A unit of the Federal Communications Commission Washington DC that establishes television standards in the United States such as NTSC Color the standard used in this TV Radio Frequency That part of the frequency spectrum that is used to transmit TV and radio signals S VIDEO requires a single cable which carries the brightness luminance and color Hi chrominance signals of the picture separately rovides better resolution ie h gnals of the pict parately S VIDEO provides b lut gt than composite video which carries the signals together VHF Very High Frequency is the part of the frequency spectrum from 30 to 300 megahertz UHF Ultra High Frequency is the part of the frequency spectrum from 300 to 3 000 megahertz Provides 480 lines of resolution Displays images using int
22. than 16 9 such as 2 35 1 This is especially common with theatrical releases Your TV will show these programs with bars at the top and bottom of the screen For more details check the documentation that came with your DVD or contact your program provider The compression used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs may cause your TV s screen to display less detail than usual or cause artifacts small blocks or dots pixelations to appear on your screen This is due to your TV s large screen and ability to show very fine detail and is normal for certain digitally recorded programs Adjust the reality clarity in the option see page 93 to optimize the picture while viewing these sources General How to sa TV to factory settings How to restore Video settings to factory settings How to restore Audio settings or factory settings Cannot eycle through the other 77 video equipment connected to the TV Cannot operate Menu Lost password TIMER LED on front panel is lit Digital cable box does not work Cannot record digital channels ee to VCR _ Possible Remedies Turn on the TV While holding down the 7 button ah the remote control press the button on the right side of the TV The TV will turn itself off then back on again Release the button Press the lt button on the remote control while in the Video Menu see page 92 Press the button on the remote control while in the Audio Men
23. the playlist order rename your files alphabetically i in the order in w hich you want them to play Some variations of MPEG1 movies may not be compatible with the Memory Stick Viewer MPEG movies recorded in VX Fine mode with Sony digital cameras cannot be played back with the Memory Stick Viewer PossibleRemedies MPEG alley is poor when The quality of the movie w hed elena EENE on ithe resolution of the MPEG enlarged page 86 file See your camera s instruction manual for details Error message is displayed No Memory Stick There is no Memory Stick i intheslot ss ee Memory Stick ais The lock mechanism on the Memory Stick is engaged Locked l Memory Stick Error The Memory Stick in the slot might be damaged try a different Memory Stick Format Error The Memory Stick may have been formatted 1 using aPC or other device that is not compatible with cameras Error icon is displayed r a l The file is not a valid MPEGI or JPEG format or itis a 7 k progressive JPEG which is not supported ar ren The thumbnail is not DCF compatible The file is a JPEG or an MPEGI but the thumbnail is _ unreadable The file is unreadable Possible Remedies LD Do a Good picture no sound Press so a the word disappears from the sereen see page 56 Make sure the option is set to in the Audio Menu see page 96 Make sure the option is set to or see page 95 Cannot gain enough volume Increase
24. time you are creating this password confirm the password by entering it again The Parental Lock menu options appear Press to change settings Press CF to select the changed setting Press to exit the Menu 5 You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock Menu If you lose your password see Lost password on page 117 Selecting Parental Lock Options The Parental Lock menu includes the following options ke If you are not familiar Opti n __ Description _ __ a with the Parental Parental lock is off No progr ams are blocked Guideline rating Turn ratings on off from view ing a you should and select a rating Maximum ratings permitted are selec i Or system US TV Y TV G G to help simplify lt V the rating selection To Canada CIN set more specific Maximum ratings permitted are ratings select US TV PG PG C anada C8 PG 8 ans TV PG For descriptions of Maximum ratings permitted are and US TV 14 PG 13 ratings see page Canada 14 13 ans TV 14 Select to set ratings manually US See page 102 for details Canada See page 103 for details For changing your passw ord Select to use USA ratings see page 102 Select to use Canadian ratings see page 103 US Models Selecting Custom Rating Options The Content Based Ratings are linked to the level of the Age Based Rating For example a program with an Age Based Rating of Violen
25. 100 videos 105 Language setting 105 Memory Stick DUO 79 features 75 Index 81 indicator 17 inserting 78 panning photos 85 photo options 84 playing movies 86 precautions 90 removing 80 rotating photos 85 slide show options 88 slot 17 troubleshooting 114 viewing photos 83 zooming photos 85 MENU button 57 91 Menu Color 105 Menus Applications 91 107 Audio 91 95 Channel 91 99 Parental Lock 91 101 Screen 91 97 Setup 91 104 Video 91 92 Model 2 93 Mono MTS setting 95 movies viewing thumbnails 81 MTS 95 MTS SAP button 57 MUTING button 56 Neutral Color Temp 92 Noise Reduction 93 Normal mode setting 97 98 off turning off the TV 17 on turning on the TV 17 Overscan 98 parental control described 13 Parental Lock Menu 91 101 Password 101 Phase 96 photos viewing thumbnails 81 PICTURE button 56 picture contrast adjusting 92 Picture in Picture See Twin View PICTURE OFF LED 16 POWER button 17 57 POWER LED 16 Power Saving 105 POWER SAVING button 56 Pro Video mode 92 problems troubleshooting 111 117 ratings setting 101 103 ratings viewing blocked programs 102 103 remote control Inserting Batteries 55 programming 58 59 troubleshooting 112 RESET button 57 resetting Audio options 95 S VIDEO jack described 17 19 satellite receiver using with remote control 60 Screen menu 97 Screen Saver 98 setting up channels 53 Setup menu 91 104 sharpness adjusting 92 Show
26. 8 Audio Receive ec a e a ee ee Sas bao ata Device with an Optical Digital A Jio C Using the CONTROL S Feature Your TV includes several types of video inputs When connecting your TV use the inputs that are available on your components that provide the best video performance as described below Best Video Performance 4 Connector type HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Component video s VIDEO Gompas wees RF Coaxial About Using S VIDEO Ifthe optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack shown at left you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality compared to an A V cable Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal you also need to connect audio cables for sound as shown below VIDEO IN nae Audio cable S VIDEO cable LINE OUT AUDIOR AUDIOL VIDEO gt S 00O VCR and Cable Your cable company does not require you to use a cable box Connect the CATV cable to the VCR s VHF UHF input jack Use the 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the VCR s VHF UHF output jack to the TV s CABLE input jack Use an A V cable to connect the VCR s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks VIDEO 1 or 3 Run the Auto Program function as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 53 n Using S VIDEO jacks See page 29 VIDEO IN 75 ohm coaxial cable AN cable
27. 8 327 M Ward V2000 338 Sy Ivania 308 309 338 31 Symphonic _ 38 CS ST Tashiro 332 Tatung 14 i Teac 314 Technics _ 309 308 Toshiba o 312 311 Wards 327 328 335 331 332 Yamaha 314 330 3 Zenith Manufacturer Sony 230 Hamlin Regal 222 223 224 225 226 Terrold G L 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 218 222 Oak 227 228 229 Panasonic 219 220 Al l Pioneer 214 215 E Scientific Atlanta 3107 ar Tocom 217 Zenith 213 Manufacturer Co Sony 801 Dish Network 810 Echostar 810 General Electric 802 Hitachi 805 Hughes Ht 804 Mitsubishi 809 Panasonic 803 RCA PROSC AN 802 808 Toshiba 806 807 ifan Aiwa VCR does not work even though you enter the code for Aiwa enter the code for Sony instead Operating a Cable Box Operating a Satellite Receiver To operate other connected equipment with your TV first turn to page 59 and program the necessary code For operating video equipment press repeatedly until you see the video input on the screen for your connected equipment Remote control operation tips are provided below To Do Thiz Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Turn on off Select a channel _ fs cas o PDE ER EE A A A A Scan AAA N OENE EEATT Back to previous channel To Do This Activ ate the remote _ operate the satellite receiver Turn on off oe D E C ha
28. F UHF CABLE VHF UHE scree IN a wmon Aue we Oe OD C Satellite 3 une out antenna Po F cable AN cable 75 ohm CATV coaxial cable cable ToDothis aa Bo This Lrrr S Watch the satellite receiver Press repeatedly to select the satellite receiver input VIDEO 1 in the illustration Set up the remote control to operate the satellite Ifyou have a non Sony satellite receiver you must program the receiver remote control See Programming the Remote Control on page 58 Activate the remote control to operate the Press satellite receiver Control satellite receiver functions with the See Operating a Satellite Receiver on page 60 remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 105 Do not leave the Electronic Program Guide and display indication turned on Satellite Receiver and VCR Connect the CATV cable to the single input jack of the splitter Use the 75 ohm coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter s two output jacks to the TV s CABLE jack Use the 75 ohm coaxial cable to connect the splitter s other output jack to the satellite recerver s VHF UHF input jack Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver s satellite input jack Use the 75 ohm coaxial cable to connect the satellite receiver s VHF UHF output jack to the
29. Favorite Channels Guide Press yorite Channels list appears Favorite Channels Press or to highlight the channel you want to watch To add the current channel to the list of Favorite Channels highlight and press CE Press to select the channel you want to watch To change your Favorite Channels list highlight and press Features Memory Stick sold separately is a compact portable and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that makes it perfect for portable applications such as digital photography Memory Stick is specially designed for sharing digital data among Memory Stick compatible products such as digital cameras and digital video cameras Because it is removable Memory Stick can also be used for external data storage The Memory Stick Viewer on your TV allows you to view files that are stored on Memory Stick media You can view Digital photos JPEG files Movies MPEG files You can also play slide show background music using MP3 files or m3u playlists stored on your Memory Stick For more information about handling Memory Stick media see Notes on Using Memory Stick Media on page 90 With the Memory Stick Viewer you can View TV screen digital images JPEG and MPEG1 with background music MP3 in a thumbnail index or Slide Show Set customized Slide Show options including transitions and background audio Pan zoom and rotate photos Mark photo
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31. S O N Y 2 148 836 13 1 ANOS SSESX0S SOWSSESXZPr SOWSSESXZE AQM AL 10109 jaueg Ild Flat Panel Color TV Operating Instructions 8836130 KDE 37XS955 2 m S MasTer TT KDE 42XS955 eM maser _ 2004 Sony Corporation The model and serial numbers are located 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 product Model No Serial No If after reading these operating instructions you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1 800 222 SONY 7669 US residents only or 1 877 899 SONY 7669 Canadian residents only To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose the TV to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DG NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a tisk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of impo
32. SPEAKER IN jack described 19 changing picture size in Twin View 71 CHANNEL buttons 17 57 Channel Menu 91 99 channels creating labels 100 setting up 53 troubleshooting 113 CineMotion 12 93 Clear Voice 95 clearing Favorite Channels 72 Clock Timers 107 closed caption modes 91 104 Color Corrector 94 color adjusting 92 CONTROL S 50 CONTROL S IN OUT jack described 19 Cool Color Temp 92 Custom 95 Diagnostics 108 Digital CC 106 Digital Channels 99 Digital Reality Creation 12 Direct Mode 93 DISPLAY button 57 Display unit connecting 20 controls 16 DRC Function 93 DRC Mode 93 DRC Palette 93 DRC See Digital Reality Creation DTE 94 DVD 5 1Channel using with remote control 62 DVD player using with remote control 61 with A V connectors connecting 43 DVD VCR Operating button 56 DVD VCR SAT CABLE Power buttons 56 Dynamic 95 ENT button 57 error messages Memory Stick 115 F1 button 57 F2 button 57 Favorite Channels clearing 72 in Channel menu 99 using 72 73 FAVORITES button 56 Fixed audio setting 96 Full mode setting 97 98 FUNCTION buttons 56 Game Mode 93 Game Picture 97 GUIDE button 56 HD DVD IN jack 1080i 720p 480p 4801 described 19 HDMI IN jack described 19 High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI 13 110 hue adjusting 92 Illuminated 105 Image Retention 1 98 Info Banner 104 interlaced 110 JUMP button 57 Continued Label channels
33. TV Sub Woofer Use a monaural audio cable to connect the TV s SUBWOOFER OUT jack to the sub woofer s input jack stsnancieneootcnosnstitn SUBWOOFER OUT a VAR Sub woofer input Monaural audio cable not supplied Device with an You can use the TV s digital audio output jack OPTICAL OUT to connect Optical Digital a digital audio device that is PCM Dolby Digital compatible such as an Audio Connector audio amplifier Using an optical cable connect the device s OPTICAL IN jack to the TV s OPTICAL OUT jack cS OPTICA Optical cable OPTICAL IN Using the CONTROL CONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony equipment S Feature with a single remote control In addition the CONTROL S feature allows you to always point your remote control at your TV instead of having to point it at the other equipment which might be hidden or out of direct line of sight Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to the TV Use CONTROL S OUT to send signals to connected equipment Activating CableCARD Service CableCARD provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable channels without the need for a set top box that will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television The CableCARD which is provided by your cable TV company is inserted into the TV s rear panel CableCARD slot After the
34. The Memory Stick mi ght be locked Unlock the Memory Stick and try rotating the image again The file might not have information EXIF data that is usually generated when a digital camera records a photo In this case it is not possible to save the rotation There might be insufficient space on the Memory Stick to save the rotated file Try deleting and rotating the i image again Set the option to or see page 88 The Memory Stick might be locked Unlock the Memory Stick and try rotating the Press Check the TV s volume or image again to display the Menu again eae 56 eT E TEEL E ETA EA To hear JPEG voice memo in full sereen view select the option and set the option to Check that the option is not to set to see page 88 The Memory Stick Viewer can display a maximum of 2 000 files total including all JPEG MPEGI and MP3 files Make sure that the file is named with the file extension mp3 MP3 files on your Memory Stick only can be played as background music during a Music files are playing in wrong order MPEGI movie does not play back correctly Slide Show see page 88 The Memory Stick Viewer supports only MP3 files with a fixed data rate of 128 kbps kilobits per second Only MP3 files that are named with the file extension mp3 are displayed in the list MP3 files are played in alphabetical order according to the folder in which they are stored If you want to change
35. ages 18 and 51 WEGA Engine Delivers superb picture quality from any video source by minimizing the signal deterioration caused by digital to analog conversion and stabilizing the signal processing The WEGA engine features unique Sony technology including The first step in the digital processing system Composite Component Processor2 CCP2 which enhances input signal to noise ratio by chroma decoder digital processing DRC Digital Reality Creation MultiFunction 2 circuitry Enables the digital mapping of any NTSC source DVD VHS DBS Cable ete to create a picture that is precise and finer in detail rivaling high definition resolution Incoming HD signals 10801 are also bitmapped utilizing Sony s proprietary algorithm to provide a crisp and clear picture IFP Image Format Processor The Digital Texture Enhancer function of this chip provides the optimal contrast by utilizing a wide dynamic range This chip also reduces signal noise by using an improved motion vector algorithm while maintaining image sharpness New Panel Driver LSI This drive provides a more realistic color expression by improving the color space of the original signal and color gradation S master Full Digital Amplifier Delivers superb clear dialog and reproduces the original sound quality while minimizing any sound fragmentation or jitter noise BN Smoother Reduces the block noise caused by digital video encoding and decoding pro
36. and movie files using DCF compliant directory and file names If you selected the option as described on page 89 you might want to have your digital camera s instruction manual handy in order to check how files and directories are organized for your specific model of digital camera DCF stands for Design Rules for Camera File Systems which are specifications established by the Japan Electronic Industry Development Association JEIDA When using Memory Stick media follow these precautions To avoid permanent damage to still image data do not turn off the TV or remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being read as indicated by the Memory Stick indicator light being on Avoid touching the terminal of Memory Stick media or bringing it into contact with a metal object Do not drop bend or submit Memory Stick media to external shock Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media Avoid getting liquid on Memory Stick media Apply labels only within the designated label area Label Area To avoid permanent damage to still image data do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to High temperature such as near a heater or inside a hot car High humidity Direct sunlight Corrosive substances Magnetic fields Excessive dust Static electricity or electric noise Electric surges Store and carry Memory Stick media in its original case to ensure protection of stored data
37. anual for future reference Carefully observe and comply with all warnings cautions and instructions placed on the unit or described in the operating instructions or service manual To guard against injury the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation use and servicing of the unit This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the serial model plate If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company For those sets designed to operate from battery power refer fo the operating instructions This unit is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third pin for grounding Follow the instructions below This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in Do not use a poor fitting outlet Insert the plug fully into the outlet If it is loose it may cause arcing and result in fire Contact your electrician to have the outlet changed For your safety unplug the AC power cord when wiring cables Do not touch t
38. ble box or ve R Activate the remote control to operate the cable box or VCR Control specific cable box and VCR functions with the remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV Press 3 aeadh to y sel ct the cable input ABLE i in the ilsttetion a Turn on the VCR and tune it to the channel the cable box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 Press repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the illustration Use the cable box to change channels Press repeatedly to select the vC R input VIDEO 1 in the illustration j Tf you have a non Sony VCR you must program the remote control See Programming the Remote ontr ol o on page 58 For the cable box press For the VCR press See Operating a Cable Box on page 60 and Operating a VCR on page 61 See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 105 Do not leave the display indication of the cable box and VCR turned on Two VCRs for Tape Connecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR to the other By Editing connecting them as shown below you can view monitor what is being recorded Use an A V cable to connect the playback VCR s A V output jacks to the recording VCR s A V input jacks Use an A V cable to connect the recording VCR s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks VIDEO 1 or 3 5 Using S VIDEO jacks See page 29 VIDEO IN OO
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40. ce rating may contain moderate violence while a Violence rating may contain more intense violence To ensure maximum blocking capability set the Age Based Ratings If you block unrated TV programs be aware that the 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 Viewing Blocked Programs For US models the Custom Rating menu includes the following options For Canadian models see page 103 All children Jad General Audience Parental Guidance Suggested Parental Guidance for children under 13 Restricted viewing parental guidance is suggested o for children under 17 No one 17 or under allowed and Age Based Ratings All children Directed to children age 7 and older Block programs by their rating content or both General Audience Parental Guidance suggested Parents Strongly cautioned Mature Audience only Content Based Ratings l Fantasy Violence TE Dialogue N AAAA Strong Language Sexual situations a PTEIN PAPA Vaa EA E EAA Allows pro grams and movies that are broadcast Block programs or without a rating movies that are broadcast without a rating Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating You can view blocked programs by entering the password Pres
41. cess CineMotion Provides an optimized display by automatically detecting film content and applying a reverse 3 2 pulldown process Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural looking Wide Screen Mode Watch conventional 4 3 aspect ratio broadcasts in wide screen 16 9 mode Favorite Channels Allows you to preview and select from 16 of your favorite channels Steady Sound Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between programs and commercials Memory Stick Viewer Allows you to view on your TV screen digital images JPEG and movies MPEG1 with background music MP3 that are stored on Memory Stick media Component Video Inputs Offers the best video quality for DVD 480p and 480i and digital set top box 10801 720p 480p and 480i connections Parental Control V Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable programming from younger viewers HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Provides an uncompressed all digital audio video interface between this TV and any HDMI equipped audio video component such as a set top box DVD player and A V receiver HDMI supports enhanced or high definition video plus two channel digital audio This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV ee y TV Controls and Connectors 16 19 Connecting the Power Cord 20 22 Basic Connections Connecting a Cable or Antenna 23 27 Connecting Optional Equipment Making Video Connection
42. changed or deleted For details see Photo Menu Bar Options on page 84 Indicates that the photo is marked to be printed R D Indicates that the photo has an associated voice memo Using the Memory Stick Index The following describes how to use the Memory Stick Index a photo voice memo CEJ or movie RA thumbnail Display the highlighted photo voice memo or movie file full screen Display the next page ye of thumbnails Display the previous or next page of thumbnails Use the Memory Stick Menu bar to access additional options Move the highlight from the Memory Stick Menu bar back to the thumbnails Exit Memory Stick l Viewer Move the highlight to Press C For details see Viewing Photos on page 83 and Playing Movies on page 86 Press to select V Press to display the next page of thumbnails Press toselect V Be Press to select A To go to the previous page press To go to the next page press Press to select V Press or to select A or Press or to select the option you want to change For details on these options see Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options on page 88 Press or to select V Press to return to the currently displayed thumbnails or to display the next page of thumbnails Press the button on the remote control Information about selected photo Selected photo Previous next buttons Photo Menu bar
43. channels Use this setting if you have connected the equipment to the A V input jacks Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels Select to add digital channels Allows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use the buttons Press or gt to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to show or hide Then press CE to select it Press gt or to determine if the channel will be shown or hidden To show or hide more channels repeat steps 1 and 2 Press to return to the Channel menu or press to Continued hoon i w Lm C C CO C Allows you to assign labels such as station call letters to channel numbers Press to scroll through the channel numbers Then press to select the channel number that you want to assign a label Press to highlight and press CE Press to scroll through the label characters A Z 0 9 ete Then press to select the highlighted character Repeat to add up to 5 characters to the label To assign labels to more channels repeat steps 1 3 Press to return to the Channel menu or press to exit the Menus The Parental Lock menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels Press Press or to highlight the Parent icon and press Use on the remote control to enter a four digit password If this is the first
44. ckage contains the following Flat panel color TV Remote control RM Y 1004 and two size AA batteries AC power cord AC plug holder Cable band 1 Cable band screw 1 AC cord clamp Cleaning cloth Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card These items are all you need to set up and operate the TV in its basic configuration Most components VCRs DVD players etc come with the necessary cables to connect them If you want to set up a complex system you may need to buy extra cables connectors etc Be sure to have these on hand before you start to connect your system Continued Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include Integrated HDTV You can watch digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio video quality offered by these programs CableCARD slot Provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable channels without the need for a set top box that will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television The CableCARD which is provided by your cable TV company is inserted into the TV s rear panel CableCARD slot After the service is activated with your cable TV company the card replaces the need for a separate set top box Check with your cable TV company about CableCARD service details limitations pricing and availability For more information about CableCARD in this manual see p
45. convert or damage the AC power cord or display interface cable Do not put anything heavy on the AC power cord Do not pull the AC power cord Keep the AC power cord away from heat sources Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting the AC power cord If the AC power cord is damaged stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it Do not dispose of batteries in fire Do not short circuit disassemble or overheat the batteries Never push objects of any kind into the unit through the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit Do not place any objects on the unit The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Do not insert anything in the ventilation holes Ifmetal or something flammable enters it may result in fire or electric shock Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this unit If not it may result in electric shock Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft cloth To C gt remove dust from the screen wipe it gently with a e soft cloth Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightiy dampened with a solution of mild soap and warm water Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine for cleaning If the picture becomes dark after using the TV
46. e When installing or removing the TV on the wall be sure to use qualified contractors Wall mount installation requires the use of a wall mount bracket If the TV is installed or removed from the wall by a person other than a qualified contractor the unit may fall and cause serious injury if the unit is not installed securely It is recommended to watch the TV at a distance of 3 7 times that of the screen and in moderate brightness Watching the TV for too long or in a dark room will cause eye fatigue Observe the following when installing the TV using a stand or wall mount bracket If the TV is not secured properly it may fall and cause injury Be sure to follow the operating instructions supplied with your stand or wall mount bracket when installing the unit Be sure to attach the brackets supplied with your stand or wall mount bracket Do not install the TV in protruding locations If you install the unit in the following locations injury may result Do not install the unit in a location where the unit protrudes such as pillars Do not install the unit in a location that may cause facial injury Do not install this unit in restaurants where oily vapors occur Dust absorbing oil may enter into the unit and damage the unit Use of this set near the seashore may subject the set to excessive salt corrosion and internal damage and result in deterioration of the set s performance If the set will be subject
47. e Movie Menu bar displaying only the movie Display the hidden Movie Menu bar Access additional options in the Movie Menu bar Exit Memory Stick Viewer Highlight and then press GC To display the movie controls again press CE When the movie ends the movie controls are displayed again Highlight gt Play and then press Cox k Highlight TT Pause and then press Highlight the Previ ious Next button Then press to go to the previous file or to go to the next file With the highlight in the Movie Menu bar press Press See Movie Menu Bar Options on page 87 Press the button on the remote control Movie Menu Bar Options Highlight in the Movie Menu bar Press or to select 2 or Select the desired option _ Description a cor MPEG 1 files that are m ease the Memory Stick Index with the highlight on the Sia i protected are indicated of the currently displayed movie by the Lock icon Se Displays the Slide Show Menu For details see Slide Show Menu Options on page 88 ees Allows you to the protect the MPEG file from any changes When an MPEGI file is protected it cannot be deleted Select or Deletes the MPEGI file from the Memory Stick You cannot delete an MPEGI file that has been protected or if the Memory Stick is locked Slide Show Menu The Slide Show Menu includes the following options Options Description Starts the Slide Show
48. e position of the picture left and right in the window Thi s function allows for horizontal adjustment of the picture being displayed Continued 2 functions only when the TV receives 480i or 480p signals Clr is set to anything but the setting changes only for the current channel When you change channels or inputs is automatically replaced with the setting To retain the current setting as channels and inputs are changed set to Q function finishes automatically after 30 minutes If image retention is still present repeat the function again cor To cancel and return to normal viewing press any button on the remote control cer Once image retention occurs it may become less conspicuous over time but it will never completely disappear See page 1 for more information on Image Retention Description _ Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4 3 sources a ao Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture to fill the 16 9 screen keeping the original image as much as possible Select to return the 4 3 picture to its original size Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally only to fill the 16 9 screen Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the 16 9 screen Useful for watching Letterbox movies Select to continue using the current Wide Screen Mode setting when the channel or input is changed Dis
49. ears at the top Select confirm changed setting Press C or r press of each Menu Exit the Menu Press Selecting Video Options To change from one Mode to another use button on the remote control You can alter the Mode options for each video input including the TV antenna input Ke You can alter the Video menu settings etc for each Mode By To prevent image retention do not use the mode for a long time Press Press or to highlight the Video icon and press CF Press to highlight an option Press to select an option Press to change settings Press to select the changed setting Press to exit the Menu Press on the remote control when in the Video menu The Video menu includes the apie options _ Description Select for enhanced picture contrast Cand Jar pness Select for standard picture settings Recommended Customized for home entertainment imre eee sip tei a a a See P ase Select for professional monitor like appearance viewing __ settings Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color or decrease picture contrast and soften the color Adjust to to brighten or r darken the picture Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones Adjust to shar or soften the picture Select to give the white colors a blue tint White intensity Select to g
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51. ect the changed setting Press to exit the Menu Selecting The Applications Menu includes the following options Applications Options Select to set the clock set the Sicep timer and to progr am your TV to turn on and off at two scheduled view ing times Set the time in minutes C or that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically You can use the Timers to program the TV to turn on and off and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled v iewing times and are not available to be set until y you setthe Press gt or gt to highlight or To set the timer press kej To go directly to Press or to highlight one of the following options then programming Timer 1 or press 2 press instead of Select to set the Timer by day time duration and channel Select to turn off the Timer Your previous settings are saved Continued To return to the Timer Menu after programming one of the Timers press when the highlight is in the channel number field oe To return to the Timer Menu after setting the press when the highlight is in the minute field Description _ If you selecte in step 2 press and to set the day s hour minute duration and channel number Press or to confirm each setting and move to the next setting Press to go back to the previous setting Press to exit the Menu An LED on the front panel will light indicating the timer has been set S
52. ed or high definition video plus two channel digital audio Connect to the composite A V output jacks on your VCR or other video component A third composite A V input jack VIDEO 2 is located on the left side panel of the TV These video connections provide better picture quality than the VHF UHF connections Connect to your DVD player sor digital set top box s component video Y PB PR and audio L R jacks Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO the VHF UHF C or the composite video i a connections RE i input that connects to your cable signal RF input that connects to your VHF UHF antenna or cable box Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO S VIDEO provides better picture quality than either composite video or VHF UHF connections Connect the center output terminals of Dolby Pro Logic system decoder amplifier You can use the TV speakers as a center speaker Allows the TV to receive IN and send OUT remote control signals to other Sony infrared controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function Connects to the input jack of your woofer Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment You can use these outputs to listen to your TV s audio through your
53. ed to these conditions steps should be taken to reduce the humidity and temperature of the area where the set is located The slots and openings in the TV are provided for necessary ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered Unless proper ventilation is provided the unit may gather dust and get dirty For proper ventilation Observe the following Do not install the unit turned backward or sideways Do not install the unit turned over or upside down Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials Never block the slots and openings by placing the unit on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Never place the unit in a confined space such as a bookcase or built m cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided Do not place the unit near or over a radiator or heat register or where it is exposed to direct sunlight Leave some space around the unit Otherwise adequate air circulation may be blocked causing overheating and cause fire or damage the unit When installing the unit on the wall p 30 cm 11 7 s inches 10 cM ww 10cm 4 inches 4 inches Allow this much space 4 inches When installing the unit using a stand 30 cm 11 7 s inches 10cm e 10cm 4 inches 4 inches ga Allow this much space Never instali the unit as follows Air circulation i
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55. elect to set the current time day hour minute and AM PM Press to select Press gt and to set the current time day hour minute and AM PM Press or to confirm each setting and move to the next setting Press to go back to the previous setting Press to exit the Menu Displays diagnostics information about the TV This can be useful in providing information to an authorized technician or repair person This list of selectable CableCARD options will vary depending on your cable service provider This chapter includes the following topics Glossary l 10 C ontacting Sony 111 Troubleshooting l 111 Specifications Optional Accessories O R0 Index 121 A signaling method that uses continuous changes in the amplitude or frequency of an electronic transmission to convey information Refers to the ratio between the width and height of the screen This TV has a 16 9 widescreen aspect ratio as opposed to a 4 3 aspect ratio 4 3 aspect ratio m 16 9 aspect ratio The PCMCIA shaped card provided by your cable TV company which descrambles the digitally encrypted cable channels You should check with your local cable TV company about CableCARD service Component video is sent through three cables two color shade chrominance signals WED and one brightness luminance signal Component video achieves greater color SUT i 7 j f y i D Mn Ze accuracy than composite video or S VIDEO by
56. erating condition and to so certify When the unit reaches the end of its useful life improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the unit 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use 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 specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury fr
57. ere 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 antennas Increase the separation between the equipment and 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 tadio TV technician for help 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 5 C 41 F Ifthe TV is transported directly from a cold to a warm location or if the room temperature changes suddenly the picture may be bhurred 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 reflec
58. erlaced scanning which first transmits all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines Provides 480 lines of resolution Displays images using progressive scanning which transmits each line from top to bottom Provides 720 lines of resolution Displays images using progressive scanning which transmits each line from top to bottom Provides 1080 lines of resolution Displays images using interlaced scanning which first transmits all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines 10801 1s one of the formats used by HDTV High Definition TV If after reading these operating instructions you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1 800 222 SONY 7669 US residents only or 416 499 SONY 7669 Canadian residents only Before calling Sony customer support please write down the model and serial numbers of your TV You ll find this information on the front cover of this manual Twin View _ Possible Remedies LL Clr Co T cannot get Twi in View tow wore If you are using a cable box to unser abe all channels a as show non page se 26 you cannot use the Twin View feature This is because the cable box can unscramble only one channel at a time But if you need the cable box to unscramble only some usually premium channels you can use Twin View for unscrambled channels if you connect both a cable and cable box as shown o
59. ess additional photo viewing options Bar Options Press or to select s OF Press to select the desired option Description Displays the Memory Stick eee with the hi hlight c on the thumbnail of the currently displayed photo For details see Using the Memory Stick Index on page 8l i Displays the Slide Show Menu For details see Slide Show Menu _ Options on page 88 Allows you to rotate the photo i in 90 degree increments clockwise or counterclockwise For details see Using Rotate on page 85 Allows you to magnify and pan across the photo For details see Using Zoom and Pan on page 85 JPEG files that are ae Allows you to the protect the JPEG file from any protected are indicated changes When a JPEG file is protected it cannot by the Lock icon be rotated or deleted Select or Allows you to indicate the number of prints to make of the specific photo when the Memory Stick is z inserted into a compatible photo printer not T The supplied aai Eis ed a Deletes the JPEG file from the Memory Stick You Ais 1 igital Print cannot delete a JPEG file that has been protected rder Format or if the Memory Stick is locked Using Zoom and Pan Zoom in increase magnification or out decrease magnification Pan mov e the photo left right up down Exit the Zoom Pan controls Exit Memory Stick Views er Using Rotate You cannot rotate a photo that has been protec
60. for a long period of time it may be necessary to clean the inside of the TV Consult qualified service personnel Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards Do not place this unit in a place where medical equipment is in use It may cause malfunction of medical instruments Do not use power line operated sets near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool ete It may result in fire or electric shock Do not let this unit get wet Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit If any liquid or solid object does fall through do not operate the unit It may result in electric shock or damage to the unit Have it checked immediately by qualified personnel To prevent fire keep inflammable objects or naked lights e g candles away from the unit Do not place the unit on an unstable cart stand table or a shelf The unit may fall causing serious injury to a child i or an adult and serious damage to the unit Use only a cart or stand recommended by Sony for the specific model of TV No part of the TV unit should overhang any edge of the TV cart or stand any overhanging edge is a safety hazard An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn Continued To preserve our env
61. he AC power cord or the unit with a wet hand If you plug unplug the AC power cord from the unit with a wet hand it may cause electric shock Clean the AC power plug regularly If the plug is covered with dust and it picks up moisture its insulation may deteriorate and result in fire Unplug the AC power plug and clean it regularly This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity since this can result in fire or electric shock Always turn the unit off when it is not being used When the unit is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet as a precaution against the possibility of an mternal malfunction that could create a fire hazard Ifa snapping or popping sound from a TV unit is continuous or frequent while the TV is operating unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician It is normal for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds particularly when being turned on or off If you damage the AC power cord it may result in fire or electric shock Do not pinch bend or twist the cord excessively The core lines may be bared and cut and cause short circuit resulting im fire or electric shock Do not
62. i 761 Panasonic 753 Philips 757 Pioneer 52 RCA PROSCAN 755 Samsung ie sso Toshiba Zenith Manufacturer Sony Panasonic Manufacturer Cos Sony 767 Zenith er Toshiba 773 Samsung ae IVC ec Broksonic sa ae Panasonic og Manufacturer Sony 770 771 772 Manufacturer Sony DAV Manufacturer _ Manufacturer Sony Admiral 327 M Ward Aiwa ki 33S 344 0 Audio Dynamic 314 3 Broksonic Ci anon C itizen E C1 raig Curtis Mathes Daewoo Dimensia Manufacturer Emerson Fisher General Electri Go Video Go Idstar_ Hitachi Instant Replay JC Penney Kenwood LG LXI SEARS Magnavox Marantz Marta Memorex 309 335 Minolta 305 304 Mitsubishi 323 324 325 326 MGA Multitech 325 338 321 NEC 314 336 337 Olympic 309 308 Optimus 327 Oron 317 Panasonic 308 309 306 307 Pentax 305 304 Philco 308 309 Philips 308 309 310 Pioneer 3088 Quasar 308 309 306 RCA 304 305 308 PROSCAN 309 311 312 313 310 329 Realistic 309 330 328 335 324 338 Sansui 314 Samsung 322 313 321 oa aac aaa 319 3 309 308 Eg 32 TOT 302 332 304 338 309 341 312 309 314 336 337 304 Cti C 319 320 316 317 318 341 330 335 ic 329 304 309 gt 5 304 314 336 337 337 347 332 337 Manufacturer Code Scott 12 3 13 321 335 323 324 Sharp 328 Signature 2000 33
63. ion turned on Zy Do not connect to a PC to the TV with the DVI cable DVD Player or Digital Satellite Receiver via AV Receiver with CENTER SPEAKER IN Terminals Use this connection if you have a digital audio device that is PCM Dolby Digital compatible such as an AV Receiver with a Dolby Pro Logic system decoder Using a SPEAKER cord connect the TV s CENTER SPEAKER IN terminals to the AV Receiver s CENTER SPEAKER OUT terminals Using a component video cable connect the DVD player or Digital Satellite Receiver s Y Ps and Pr jacks to the Y Ps and Pr jacks on the TV Use the HD DVD IN 4 connections Using an Audio cable connect the DVD player or Digital Satellite Receiver to the TV s AUDIO IN jacks gt If your DVD player does not have component Y Ps Pr jacks you can connect the DVD player with A V connectors use the connection described on page 43 gt If your Digital Satellite Receiver has a HDMI connector for best picture quality use the connection described on page 44 Using an optical digital cable connect the DVD player or Digital Satellite Recetver s OPTICAL OUT jack to the AV Receiver s OPTICAL IN jack CENTER SPEAKER IN 180W 62 MAX q Audio cable Component video cable SPEAKER cord COMPONENT DEO OUT k 660 LINE OUT R AUDIO 1 1 mee 60 _ DIGITAL OUT IDR Optical digital cab
64. ironment dispose the used batteries according to your local laws or regulations If the surface of the TV cracks do not touch it until you unplug the AC power cord Otherwise electric shock may result Do not throw anything at the unit The screen glass may break by the impact and cause serious injury Take care not to catch your feet on the cables It may damage the unit Do not touch the surface of the TV It remains hot even for some time after the TV is turned off Adjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbors Sound carries very easily at night time Therefore closing the windows or using headphones is suggested When using headphones adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive levels as hearing damage may result Carry the TV in the specified manner Carrying the TV requires at least two people If you carry the TV in a manner other than that specified and without the specified number of persons it may drop and a serious injury may result Be sure to follow the instructions given below Carry the TV with the specified number of persons Carry the TV holding the upper and bottom frames of the TV as illustrated Do not carry by the clear plastic front panel Hold the TV securely when carrying it As the glass surface of the TV has a special coating be careful to avoid touching the glass surface as far as possible When transporting do not subject the unit to shocks or vibration or excessive forc
65. ital channels see page 99 seat Stick _ Possible Remedies ine ge ues not ENCA annot see all files JPEG image displays undesirable motion or flicker in full sereen Rotation not saved after Memory Stick is ejected or Memory Stick Viewer is closed Cannot show or hide file information in full sereen or Slide Show Cannot set print quantity Cannot see Menu Cannot hear audio while using Memory Stick Not all MP3 files on Memory Stick are included when the option is selected page 88 Cannot see MP3 list to play music MP3 file does not play back correctly MP3 files on the Memory Stick are not listed Make sure the image file isa JPEG jpg TEYA file or an MPEG A T fle Make sure the Memory Stick is inserted properly see page 78 Check the Check the option setting see page 89 setting see page 89 and ensure that files are either in DCF directories if is selected see page 89 or in the currently selected folder if is selected see page 89 The maximum number of files the Memory Stick Viewer can display is 2 000 files total including all JPEG MPEG1 and MP3 files If you are using a Memory Stick with the Memory Select function try changing the position of the A B select switch JPEGs captured using a digital video camera may appear to display motion in full screen This is a result of the way digital video cameras record still images and is not a result of a malfunction with the TV
66. ive the w hite colors a neutr al tint Select to give the white colors a red tint Description Select to reduce the noise level of connected equipment It is also effective on the signal from the VHF UHF jack Select from 5 pi e is not available when watching 480p or 720p sources and are not available when watching 480p or 720p sources or Twin View Also not available when is set to is set to 29 or using Memory Stick coy is not available when is setto is set to or using Twin View a3 For best results adjust the Reality by pressing until you are satisfied with the level of detail Then adjust the Clarity by pressing until you have a smooth image EPR ecient and Select for a natural soft picture Select to turn off the Select to optimize the lipsyne w rhen playing g games l Select to turn off the to choose among the options described below Creates a high resolution picture with 4x density for high quality sources i e DVD player satellite receiver Recommended for mov ing pictures Recommended for still i images and text Provides an 1 optimized display by automatically detecting film content and applying a reverse 3 2 pulldown process Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural looking Allows you to customize the level of detail Reality and smoothness Clarity for up to three input sources For example you can create one C
67. le When using the TV s speakers as the center speaker Using in the AUDIO menu select the video input for which you want to use the TV s speakers as the center speaker and set to Camcorder For easy connection of a camcorder the TV has front A V input jacks If you prefer you can connect the camcorder to the TV s rear A V input jacks Use an A V cable to connect the camcorder s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks VIDEO 2 Using S VIDEO jacks See page 29 AN cable To A V output Pen O O O S SSO O Watch the camcorder Press repeatedly to select the camcorder input VIDEO 2 in the illustration Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 105 identify equipment connected to the TV Do not leave a still image of the camcorder or digital camera displayed on the screen Audio Receiver For improved sound quality you may want to play the TV s audio through your stereo system Use an audio cable to connect the TV s AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio receiver s line input jacks ea i To line input Using the TV s Audio menu set the option to gt Then set the option to or depending on how you want to control the volume For details see Using the Audio Menu on page 95 Turn on the audio receiver and then set the audio recetver s line input to the jack into which you connected the
68. n page 25 You can use Twin View to view a signal from a different source that is connected to the TV s A V jacks such as a VCR or DVD player in the second window by pressing the button while in Twin View Digital sources as well as any sources connected to the VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 VIDEO 6 inputs display i in the left window but not in the right windows There is no Twin View window Be sure the Twin View window is set to a video input or channel that has a signal or it is just static airing You might be tuned to a video input with nothing connected to it Try cycling thr ough the video inputs by pressing the button Twin View cannot display a Try cycling through the video inputs by pressing the button Check anything but TV channels that the option is not set to See the Setup Menu on page 105 Twin View displays the same Both Twin View windows might be set to the same channel Try changing channels program in both windows in either window Remote Control Remote control does not operate The batteries could be w veal Replace the batteries Check the orientation of the batteries Press the button You may have inadvertently pressed the button which changes the remote control to SAT or CABLE mode Make sure the TV s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet Locate the TV at least 3 4 feet away from fluorescent light Cannot change channels with If you are using the TV to change channels first press the
69. nel KDE 37X5955 KDE 42X 955 KDE 50X5955 7 75 ohm external terminal for VHF UHF NTSC 1024 To horizontal gt x 1024 m w ertical 1365 ATSC SVSB terrestrial QAM on cable i Terrestrial analog Cable TV analog Terrestrial digital Cable TV digital ideo 3 total 1 on left side panel 5 total 1 on left side panel 2 Y PB PR KDE 37XS955 KDE 42X 955 KDE 50XS955 25 wW x 24 50 W we oofer ATSC a 8VSB ITU T 3 83 Annex B compliant 64 256 QAM 2 69 ET 1 125 1 135 Pow er Requirements Do 120V 60 Hz o o 1080 720p 480p 480i 3 total a on 1 left side panel a Two cl channel linear PCM 32 441 and 48 kHz o 16 20 and 24 bits 1 Vi P p 15 ohms unbalanced sync gt negative Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced syne negative C 0 286 Vp p Burst signal 75 ohms 500 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance 47 kilohm Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced syne negative PB 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Pr 0 7 Vp Pp 75 ohms Mini jack Mini jack Optical rectangular 1 More than 408 mVrms at the maximum volume setting Variable More than 408 mVrms Fixed Impedance output 2 kilohms Phono jack ee 3 7 inches 50 inches Max 180 W 6 Q 1 kHz Sensitiv ity 30 Vp p KDE 37XS955 KDE 42XS955 KDE 50XS955 1048 x 679 x 360 mm 41 48 x 26 3 4 x 14 Vain 1139 x 752 x 360 mm 44 78 x 29 3 8 x 14 4 in 1336 x 870 x 360 mm 52 58 x 34 3 8 x 14
70. nge channels ote a Back to previous channel Display channel number Display SAT Guide oe a Display SS ee eee Move highlight cursor Select item Operating a VCR Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer Activ ate the remote sotol ti io operate the VCR Turn on off Change channels Regord and i simultaneously Play Siop EAEE EE Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause O press again to resume normal playback a Search the picture forward or or during playback backward release to resume normal playback ToDo Ths Activate the remote c niral to operate the DVD Turn on off If you have a DVD changer to skip disk Play Stop E Pause P ess again n to resume e normal playback Step through different to step forward or to step backward tracks of the dise Step through different chapters Pes to step forward orto step backward n of the dise Select a track directly Ena Display the menu setup Display the top menu Operating a 5 1ch DVD AV System Sony DAV Operating a DVD VCR Combo Unit Operating an AV Receiver To Do This Activate the remote kontol to operate the DVD Turn on off Select other equipment connected to the DAV Skip adisk Display the DVD menu Display the menu setup Move highlight cursor Select item CEH i l Change Volume Activate the lemot contol to operate the DVD VCR Turn on off If you have
71. nnected to the TV s A V inputs Change the picture size Press or For details see Changing the Picture Size on page 71 Changing the The zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right pictures Picture Size o Do TRIS Do This Enlarge the active picture Make the active picture smaller Press When you adjust the picture sizes the TV memorizes the change The next time you use the Twin View function the memorized sizes appear Using the Channel Menu X For details on using the Channel Menu see page 99 The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify You can create a list using the Favorite Channels option in the Channel Menu or by using the Add to Favorites feature in the Favorite Channels guide Press to display the Menu Press or to highlight the Channel icon and press Press to select Use the and buttons fo enter the channel number that you want to assign to the Favorite Channel number Digital channels do not display in the preview window Press to select that channel as a Favorite Channel To enter digital channel numbers in step 4 use the 0 9 press 0 9 again and ENT buttons To add more channels to your favorites list repeat step 4 To clear a Favorite Channel press or to highlight the channel you want to clear Press and then press Press to exit the Menu Using the
72. not want to set up the channels at this time you can do it later by selecting the Auto Program option in the Channel menu see page 99 The Auto Program feature does not apply for installations that use a cable box for all channel selection Press to turn on the TV The Initial Setup screen appears Press or to select the on screen display language Then press GE The message Start auto program now appears Press or to select Yes then press GE Auto Program automatically creates a list of receivable channels When finished the lowest numbered channel is displayed Use the Auto Program feature as described on page 99 Use the Digital Channels feature as described on page 99 5 Auto Program may take up to 50 minutes or more to complete A progress bar is displayed while the channel list is being created This chapter describes how to set up program and use the remote control Inserting Batteries 55 Button Descriptions i l 56 Programming the Remote Control O 5g Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control o Insert two size AA batteries supplied by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control s battery compartment USERRA ADRIAN DROIT amma bia score NASER _ Sito _ gpm ee ebm nee eens Aes Zn Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the remote control will not be used fo
73. om tip over Wes 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 WEI COME aineisiin areire eridi ei re ra e EN A adare 11 Package Contents ics oai ea aiio aeni iiaa 11 Feature Sininen h a reida a a a Gree da alates 12 OVETVIEW aia aa ni a aoaaa a a ea a a a aaa eaaa aaraa 15 TV Controls and COnnectofS esssserrrensrrrnsnrrerrenrrrrunrrnrrunenrrnnenrrnns 16 Front panel osinn e a a ET AE AE a TO eee 16 Side panel Rear panel Connecting the Power Cord sssssssssnnnnnunnnnernrnnrrrennnnnnunnenennrnnrrnnnnnennn 20 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over 21 Bundling the Connecting Cables enesenn tide Basic Connections Connecting a Cable or Antenna Cable or Antenna aceeasi icia ceasatias a attenndven tees sence Cable Box and Cable Cable BOX o cucrn i anun as Connecting Optional Equipment 0 cccccccccccccecceeecssenesnsssecseesseesensees 28 Making Video Connections 0 0 cccccccccccccccccceecsescenssenssssteeeeaneaeees 28 About Using S VIDEO Sunten a 29 ViGRand Cablen unten a e e VCR and Cable Box aye Two VCRs for Tape Editing cecc
74. options Options _ Description Allows you to E Fon sever ral closed caption modes for programs that are broadcast Ww ith closed caption He aption Vision is turned on C aption Vision i is turned off Allows you to set basic and advanced C aption Vision options See Programming Caption Vision on page 106 Set to or When on displays the program r name time remaining and other information if the broadcaster offers this service Displays when the channel is changed or the button is pressed The label is useful for inputs to which no equipment is connected _ Description _ Lo Allows you to identify A v sguipmiei you connected t to TE TV such as a VCR DVD ete For example if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 4 jack you can select the label for the VIDEO 4 input Then when you press to change inputs the Video Label you assigned to that input appears on screen Press or to highlight the video input VIDEO 1 6 to which you want to assign a label Then press to select the input Press or to highlight one of the displayed labels Then press to select the label You can select from the following labels for each input 5 If you select Skip your TV skips this input when you press the TV VIDEO button Select to display all on screen Menus in your language of choice Enables you to select a specific color for the on screen menus Allows you to illuminate the
75. ors Affecting Twin View If you use a cable box to view all channels the same ine appears in both windows of Twin View because the cable box unscrambles only one channel at a time If you use a cable box you can view the cable box output in one Twin View window and view a different source such as a VCR or DVD player in the second window by using the button For details see Connecting Optional Equipment on page 28 Digital sources as well as any sources connected to the VIDEO 4 5 6 inputs display in the left window but not in the right window If you are viewing a 4 3 source and a 16 9 enhanced source such as a DVD side by side in Twin View the 4 3 source appears larger Twin View does not display channels that are blocked by parental settings see page 102 Activating the You can use the and gt buttons to activate the left and right pictures while Picture using Twin View To activate the picture in the right window To activate the picture in the left window Tune to a channel To tune to analog channels press and then For digital subchannels press press again and then For example to select subchannel 21 13 press and then press Adjust the volume E Press Mute the sound Press press again or to unmute Switch the TV s input between Press sources connected to the TV s VHF UHF and CABLE inputs Switch the TV s input between Press sources co
76. our audio receiver s remote control to adjust the volume and other audio settings through your audio system Select to turn on the TV speakers Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV s sound only through your external audio receiver and speakers Selecting Screen Options To change from one Wide Mode option to another use on the remote control is recommended for 4 3 picture to prevent image retention For and modes you can adjust the vertical position and size of the picture For details see page 98 The feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment Press Press or to move to the Screen icon and press CF Press or to move to an option Press to select an option Press to change settings Press to select the changed setting Press to exit the menu The Screen menu includes the following options Description Select a Wide Mode to use for 4 3 sources Select to enlarge to fill screen with minimum distortion Select to display 4 3 picture in original size when the original source is 4 3 Standard definition source 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 16 9 picture in original size Select to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio Allows you to move th
77. ow plays once through all files and ends remote control Contents Menu The Contents Menu includes the following options Options _ Description Allows you to select different folders to view in the Memory Stick Viewer Coe Selects all folders within the directories defined by the DCF rules used by Sony digital cameras see page 90 JPEG and MPEG files in those directories are recognized even if they do not conform to the DCF file naming rules Allows you to access individual folders on the Memory Stick Allows you to change the order in which the Memory Stick files are displayed The Rotate function Displays files in chronological order by does not change the modification date file s modification date See E T are VET eT OE Re isplays files in reverse chronological order by modification date Displays files in alphabetical order by filename Allows you to selectively display specific file types within the selected folder i Displays all readable files Displays only photo PEG files l Displays only movie MPEG1 files Displays all files that are marked for printing For details see Photo Menu Bar Options on page 84 Memory Stick Menu The Memory Stick Menu displays all files marked with the Print Mark feature regardless of the currently selected folder About DCF File Names Memory Stick Precautions Most Sony brand digital still and video cameras automatically record still photo
78. plays a standard size picture Allows you to adjust the viewable area of the picture Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down in the window Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes Press or and press to choose a correction between 10 and 10 Zoom mode and 10 and 10 Wide Zoom mode Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes Press or and press to choose a correction between 10 and 10 Moves the picture position to reduce image retention This does not prevent image retention completely if the same picture is displayed for an extended period of time Displays a white screen to reduce image retention Selecting Channel Options cer Channels that you set to be hidden can be accessed only with the buttons Press Press or to highlight the Channel icon and press Press to highlight an option Press to select an option Press to change settings Press to select the changed setting Press to exit the Menu The Channel menu includes the following options Useful when you have a cable box or a satellite receiver connected Lets you set up a list of your favorite channels For details see Using Favorite Channels on page 72 Turns off _ Fix your TV s channel setting to 2 6 VHF UHF input or C2 C6 Cable input and use the cable box or the satellite receiver to change
79. pment are completed be sure to attach a sturdy strong rope or chain securely to each clamp screw and attach it to a wall or pillar Bundling the You can bundle the connecting cables using the supplied cord clamp with a Connecting Cables cable band at the rear of the TV Bundle the connecting cables Cableband Attach the supplied cord clamp for the AC power cord Remove the cable cover One side of the cable cover is secured by screws Store the connecting cables Secure the cord clamp and replace the cable cover The way in which you will connect your TV varies depending on how your home receives a signal cable cable box antenna and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR If You Are Connecting Cable or Antenna 24 No cable box or VCR Cable Box and Cable 25 Cable box unscrambles only some channels usually premium channels No VCR CableBox D 26 Cable box unscrambles all channels No VCR See the connections described on pages 30 and 32 Cable or Antenna Do not need a cable box to unscramble channels If you have a cable box see page 26 Do not intend to connect a VCR If you have a VCR see pages 30 and 32 For antenna connection use the 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied Cable Type ee VHF Only or wet Hi ohm My lA combined oaia DDD cO VHF UHF cable VHF UHF C able 75 ohm oe 3 coaxial De 0 cable CABLE Zn When using an indoor antenna
80. r an extended period Handle the remote control with care Avoid dropping it getting it wet or placing it in direct sunlight near a heater or where the humidity is high The supplied remote control can be programmed to operate most video equipment see Programming the Remote Control on page 58 __ Description _ Press to turn on and off the equipment you Es e prog romani into the remote control For details see Programming the Remote Control on page 58 Press to turn on and off the video equipment Press to turn on and off the satellite receiver or cable box Press to mute the sound Press again or press to restore the sound Press repeatedly to cycle through the available video picture modes 3 The video picture modes can be also accessed in the Video menu For details see Using the Video Menu on page 92 Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Screen Mode settings 3 The Wide Screen Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen menu For details see pages 67 and 68 Use with and gt buttons to select digital channels for example 2 1 For more details see Watching TV on page 64 Press to display the program guide When is switched on Press to display the top menu of your DVD VCR Press to display the Favorite Channels list For details see page 72 Press to have the remo
81. rating a DVD Player or DVD C hanger on page 6l See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 105 Z You cannot record the signal from any equipment connected into the Y PB PR jacks Z Do not leave a still image such as the DVD menu displayed on the screen DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Watch the DVD player Set up the remote control to operate the DVD player Activate the remote control to operate the DVD player Control DVD functions with the remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV bo ri Use this connection if your DVD player does not have component video Y Ps Pr jacks Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player s S VIDEO jack to the TV s S VIDEO input jack VIDEO or 3 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player s audio output jacks to the TV s VIDEO 1 or 3 audio input jacks VIDEO IN E Audio cable S VIDEO cable LINE OUT AUDIO R AUDIOL VIDEO 8 VIDEO DBPS SOOO Press repeatedly to select the DVD input VIDEO 1 in the illustration If you have a non Sony DVD player you must program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on page 58 Press See Operating a DVD Player or DVD C hanger on page 6L See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 105 Z Do not leave a still image such as the DVD menu displayed on the
82. rd channels coming through the cable box and channels coming directly into the TV A splitter which is a small inexpensive device that you can purchase at your local electronics store Four coaxial cables Two A V cable or two S VIDEO cable with audio cables Connect the CATV cable to the single input jack of the splitter Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter s two output jacks to the TV s CABLE input jack Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter s other output jack to the cable box s input jack Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box s output jack to the VCR s RF input jack Use an A V cable to connect the cable box s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks Use the 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the VCR s RF output jack to the TV s VHF UHF input jack Use an A V cable to connect the VCR s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks VIDEO 1 or 3 Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 53 Using S VIDEO jacks See page 29 VHFIUHF CABLE Coaxial cable Coaxial cable A V cable IO R AUDIO L VIDEO AUDIOR AUDIOL VIDEO QUT A V cable 2 CATV cable nod PS Watch cable REED TENET channels Watch cable box scrambled channels Set up the remote control to operate the ca
83. re are stretched to fill the 16 9 sereen i H J displays the 4 3 picture in its _ original size Side bars are shown to fill the 16 9 screen Normal stretches the 4 3 picture horizontally to fill the 16 9 screen enlarges the 4 3 picture proportionately to fill the 16 9 sereen is useful for watching Letterbox movies WIDE jue a When you change channels or inputs the Wide Mode settings revert to the 4 3 Default setting in the Screen Menu To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed set 4 3 Default to Off For details see page 98 Continued Changing the Wide Screen Mode for 16 9 Source High definition source original source ioe enlarges the center portion of the picture The left and right edges sch of the picture are stretched to fill the 16 9 screen Wide Zoom Normal This mode is not available displays the picture at its original size Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources from an antenna VCR DVD etc on the screen at the same time You hear the sound from only one of the sources at a time but you can choose which source s sound is selected You can also change the relative size of each of the pictures Displaying Twin Tune the TV to a working channel Pictures Press CD A second picture appears Press or GE Fact
84. reduces the possibility that a single image will become imprinted on the TV screen When using video games computers and similar products with your TV or viewing a TV station whose logo always stays on the screen keep the Brightness and Picture functions at low settings See page 92 for instructions on adjusting picture quality This TV was designed primarily for viewing TV broadcasts in wide screen mode 16 9 aspect ratio Therefore when viewing conventional 4 3 aspect ratio TV programs select Wide Zoom or Full in the Wide Screen Mode or 4 3 Default in the Screen menu see pages 97 98 IMAGE RETENTION IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY Continued Use the following SONY appliance s only with the following WALL MOUNT BRACKET Use with other WALL MOUNT BRACKET may cause instability and result in possible injury SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO KDE 37XS955 KDE 42XS955 KDE 50XS955 SONY WALL MOUNT BRACKET MODEL NO SU PW3M SONY FLOATING STAND MODEL NO SU PF3L for KDE 50XS955 SU PF3M for KDE 37 42XS 955 Sufficient expertise is required for installing the specified product Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation For installation of SONY WALL MOUNT BRACKET or SONY FLOATING STAND be sure to read and follow the instructions supplied with those optional products TruSurround SRS and the
85. rtant operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with 815 119 of the FCC rales This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmitted by cable companies for the use of the general public may require authorization from the broadcaster cable company and or program owner 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 with radio communications However th
86. s 28 About Using S VIDEO 29 VCR and Cable 30 VCR and Cable Box 32 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 34 Satellite Receiver 36 Satellite Receiver and VCR 38 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 41 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 43 Digital Satellite Receiver with HDMI Connector 44 DVD Player or Digital Satellite Receiver via AV Receiver with CENTER SPEAKER IN Terminals 46 Camcorder 48 Audio Receiver 49 Sub Woofer 49 Device with an Optical Digital Audio Connector 50 Using the CONTROL S Feature 50 Using CableCARD 5 TR Up the daan ae ie Front panel PICTURE OFF TIMER STANDBY POWER 2 M E amp Outputs audio signal When lit indicates that the Picture Off feature is activated For details see page 56 When lit indicates one of the timers is set When the timer is set this LED will remain lit even if the TV set is turned off For details see page 107 When in standby mode the LED lights up in red Lights up in green when the TV set is turned on The LED does not light up when the main power is turned off If the LED blinks in red continuously this may indicate the display unit needs servicing see Contacting Sony on page 111 Receives IR signals from the remote control Side panel Left side STD DUO VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN R AUDIO L MONO Right side TVNIDEO When lit indicates that the Memory Stick is being read Do no
87. s and set quantities of prints to be output when the Memory Stick is inserted into your photo printer not supplied Lock protect or delete files on the Memory Stick Memory Stick Compatibility Memory Stick Functionality This television is compatible with the following Sony brand Memory Stick media types Memory Stick Media Memory Stick DUO and PRO DUO Media without the Memory Stick adaptor g CAUTION If you are using a Memory Stick DUO or Memory Stick PRO DUO with your TV do not use the Memory Stick with its adaptor Remove the adaptor before you insert it into the TV s Memory Stick slot Inserting the Memory Stick into the slot with the adaptor may result in permanent damage to the Memory Stick and the TV Memory Stick Media with Memory Select Function Memory Stick PRO Media Memory Stick PRO media features vary by and are dependent upon the design of host hardware devices Memory Stick PRO in this television has been tested to support up to 1 GB media capacity and does not support high speed transfer MagicGate copyright protection technology or access control security features Sony cannot guarantee or assure the Memory Stick functionality on this television in the following cases You are using non Sony brand Memory Stick media You are using video or audio clips that have been processed on a computer You are using files that were obtained from the Internet or from a printed film processing center The Memory
88. s blocked Air circulation is blocked Do not install this unit outdoors If the unit is exposed to rain it may result in fire or electric shock If the unit is exposed to direct sunlight the unit may heat up and it may damage the unit Do not install this unit in a vehicle or hung from the ceiling Bumping of the vehicle may cause the unit to fall down and cause injury Do not install this unit in a ship or vessel If the unit is exposed to seawater it may cause fire or damage the unit Unplug the AC power cord when moving the unit Do not move the unit with the AC power cord plugged in It may damage the AC power cord and result in fire or electric shock Take measures to prevent the unit from toppling over and causing injury To prevent the unit from toppling over secure the unit to the wall or pillar Ifyou install the unit on an inclined surface the unit may fall or drop and cause injury or damage If you place the unit on an unstable surface the unit may s fall and cause injury or damage i Do not hang anything on the unit The unit may fali from the stand or wall mount unit causing damage or serious injury Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord and do not place the unit where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse If an outdoor antenna is installed follow the precautions below An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead po
89. s plugged in Press the button on the right side of the TV Press the button to cycle through the connected video sources Try another channel it could be station trouble Adjust the option in the Video Menu see page 92 Adjust the option in the Video Menu see page 92 Check the antenna cable connections button to select the desired Picture mode see page 56 Adjust the option in the Video Menu see page 92 Check the antenna cable connections Try another channel it could be station trouble Press to change the input mode see page 57 Adjust the antenna Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars neon signs or hair dryers Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the problem Video head interference Keep your VCR away from the TV Leave a space of 30 cm 11 7 8 inches between your VCR and the TV to avoid noise Avoid installing your vc Ri in front of the TV or at the side of the TV Perform i image retention recovery see page 98 Use the This is caused by feature of the Plasma Display Panel and does not indicate a malfunction of the TV function see page 98 You have selected a text option in the Setup Menu and no text is available See page 104 to reset Setup selections To turn off this feature set the option to If you were trying to select closed captioning select instead of Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater
90. s remote control When is switched on Press to display the Memory Stick menu For more details see Using the Memory Stick Viewer on page 75 Press to select the function of your v ideo equipment which is programmed on the TV s remote control Press to switch between the sources connected to the TV s VHF UHF and CABLE inputs When is switched on Press to display the program guide of your satellite program provider Press to select the sound effect modes The sound effect modes can be also acessi in the Audio menu For more details see Selecting Audio Options on page 95 When is switched on Press to switch between the FV and the satellite receiver Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down either c H Press to jump back and forth between two channels The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that was selected Press repeatedly to cycle through the Multi channel TV Sound MTS options Stereo Auto SAP Second Audio Program and Mono The MTS setting can be also accessed in the Audio menu For more details see Selecting Audio Options on page 95 OO 9 The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment Sony Equipment _ DVD VCR 601 Sony Dream System SAT Cable 801 Sony Satellite Receiver If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the TV
91. s remote control use the following procedures to program the remote control The equipment must have infrared IR remote capability in order to be used with this remote control From the Manufacturer s Codes listed on page 59 select the three digit code number for the manufacturer s code of your equipment If more than one code number is listed try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment Use the code number to complete the following procedure Press the and buttons simultaneously or press the and buttons simultaneously DVD VCR and SAT CABLE buttons flash Press the function button you want to program To program a cable box or a satellite receiver Press To program video equipment Press Enter the three digit manufacturer s code number using the buttons Press To check if the code number works aim the TV s remote control at the equipment and press and or that corresponds with that equipment If it responds the programming is completed If not try using the other codes listed for that manufacturer If you enter a new code number the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased 5 In some rare cases you may not be able to operate your equipment with the Sony remote control In this case use the equipment s own remote control unit Manufacturer Sony 751 General Electric 755 Hitachi S758 Iwe 756 Magnav ox 757 Mitsubish
92. s when tuned to a blocked program then enter the password This temporarily switches off Parental Lock To reactivate the Parental Lock settings turn off the TV When the TV is turned on again your Parental Lock settings are reactivated Canadian Models Selecting Custom Rating Options Viewing Blocked Programs For Canadian models the Custom Rating menu includes the following options For US models see page 102 All children C hildren 8 years and older General prog gramming Par ental Guidance l Viewer vers 14 and older Adult p prog grammin g Not recommended for ages under 13 General programming Not recommended for young children Not recommended for ages under 16 Progr amming restricted to adults See US Models on page 102 for details You can view blocked programs by entering the password Press when tuned to a blocked program then enter the password This temporarily switches off Parental Lock To reactivate the Parental Lock settings turn off the TV When the TV is turned on again your Parental Lock settings are reactivated Press Press or to highlight the Setup icon and press CF Press to highlight an option Press to select an option O To move from within one Press to change Menu to the main Menu settings Press to select the changed setting of icons press r Press to exit the Menu Selecting Setup The Setup menu includes the following
93. satellite receiver press ae Boni GAER ONG Bor the VC R press See Operating a Satellite Receiver on page 60 and Operating a VCR on page 61 l See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 105 Do not leave the Electronic Program Guide and display indication turned on DVD Player with For best results use this connection if your DVD player has component Component video Y Ps Pr jacks Video Connectors Use a component video cable to connect the DVD player s Y Ps and Pr output jacks to the Y Ps and Pr input jacks VIDEO 4 or 5 on the TV The Y Pg and Pr jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y CB and Cr or Y B Y and R Y If so connect the cables to their matching color jacks Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player s audio output jacks to the TV s VIDEO 4 or 5 audio input jacks Audio cable Component video cable COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Ps PR Continued Watch the DVD ave Set up the remote control to operate the DVD player Activate the remote control to operate the DVD player Control DVD functions with the remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV Press repeatedly to d the DVD input t VIDEO 4 in the TE If you have a non Sony DVD player you must program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on page 58 Press See Ope
94. ss You can also select channels using the program guide See page 65 for details Press Press press again or to unmute Press The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel tuned Press once to display the channel number current time wide mode and channel label if set Press again to turn Display off Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV s video inputs Press to display the Menu For details see Using the Menus on page 91 Press to alternate between sources connected to the TV s VHF UHF and CABLE inputs Displaying the The program guide lets you review program information and select both Program Guide analog and digital channels The Program Guide cannot be displayed when the TV is tuned to one of the video inputs or if the Channel Fix option is set to anything other than Off see page 99 Press on the remote control The program guide appears with the currently selected program showing in the background Program title and description program duration time remaining rating information closed caption availability format resolution if digital aspect ratio Channel number call letters Selectable channel list a 5 Program information in the guide is provided by the broadcasters As a result it may sometimes include only the channel number without a program title or description Ro
95. stereo system Complete other connections prior to connecting the power cord Connect the power cord to the AC IN connector of the TV Secure the AC power plug to the display s AC IN jack AC IN Power supply input jack ofthe AC plug holder display A supplied Sy iaa Sa S AC power cord sessi supplied Attach the AC plug holder Clip on to the AC IN supplied to the AC jack until you hear power cord supplied clicking 3 When you unplug the AC power cord drag the holder down by pushing both sides of the holder then pull out the plug Connect the other end of the AC power cord supplied to a wall outlet 7 pam Bees ey Tighten the screw slowly until the screw is stabilized AC power cord supplied Be sure to use the supplied AC power cords When connecting optional components do not connect the AC power cords to wall outlets until you have completed making all connections Z Do not use damaged cables such as cables whose connectors are deformed Preventing the TV from Toppling Over WARNING Be sure to take measures to prevent stand from toppling over If you fail to do so the TV may topple over and cause injury Anchor the TV to a wall pillar etc to prevent it from toppling over Prepare a commercially available strong rope or chain and wall anchor bracket beforehand After connections with antennas and other equi
96. such as rabbit ear or dipole antenna keep the antenna away from the display unit If not noise may appear on the screen Switch the TV s input between Press to switch back and forth between the TV s VHF UHF and CABLE the cable and antenna inputs Cable Box and Cable BS Before connecting a cable box See Using CableCARD on page 51 poets Use the cable box p Set up the remote control to operate the cable box Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching of TV channels Switch the TV s input between the cable box and cable Your cable company scrambles some channels such as premium channels which requires you to use a cable box but does not scramble all channels You do not have a VCR If you have a VCR see pages 30 and 32 Use the remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV s VHF UHF input jack You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box see Programming the Remote Control on page 58 Use the remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV s CABLE input The TV s tuner provides a better signal than the cable box Coaxial cable CATV cable eer cable 75 ohm coaxial cable i GABLE D VHF UHF With this connection you can use all the dual picture features for unscrambled channels coming directly into the TV s CABLE input jack Bo Ths
97. t remove the Memory Stick when the indicator is lit Memory Stick insertion slot For details see Inserting and Removi ing a Memory Stick on page 78 Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your camcorder or other video equipment that has S VIDEO Provides better picture quality than composite video Connects to the composite AIV output jacks o on your camcorder or other video equipment Press to turn on and off the main power of the TV Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold dowr n 1 either Press to adjust the volume Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV s video inputs Rear panel For KDE 50XS955 OPTICAL OUT Connects the supplied AC power cord Connect to the optical audio input of a digital audio component that is PCM Dolby Digital compatible CableCcARD provides cable subscribers with access to secure digitally encrypted cable channels without the need for a set top box that will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television For more information see page 51 Description HDMI TRENE Malmed Tnfertacey pr evades an e e el ail digital audio video interface between this TV and any HDMI equipped audio video component such as a set top box DVD player and A V receiver HDMI supports enhanc
98. te control oper ate the equipment you want For details see Programming the Remote Control on page 58 When is switched on lt gt 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 60 Rew ind 5 Play Fast forward as Pause l Stop TE Fe E eae Press repeatedly to cycle through the pow yer saving modes For more details see Selecting Setup Options on page 105 Press repeatedly to cycle thr ough the sound modes i For more details see Selecting Audio Options on mpage 95 ge ore to rese he settings to the factory defaults See pages 92 and 95 Also used to clear Label Channels Press to turn on and off Twin View For details see page 69 Press to turn on and off the TV Press repeatedly to cyc le through the video equipments connected to the TV s video inputs Press once to display the current channel number and channel label If set the current channel number will display for 10 seconds Press to select a channel the channel changes after 2 seconds Press to change channels immediately Press to display the menu Press again to exit from the menu For details s see page 91 Press to move the on screen cursor To select an item press CE Press to select the function of your video equipment which is programmed on the TV
99. ted See on page 87 In the Photo Menu bar highlight Highlight Zoom Pan and press Specify the zoom center point by using then press to set the center The Zoom and Pan controls are displayed Highlight and press to zoom in or to zoom out For help on using press CE You can use only when the photo i 1s magnified using nN Highlight and press CE Then press to pan around the photo To stop using Pan press Cz Highlight and press C5 Press the button on the remote control In the Photo Menu bar highlight Highlight To rotate clockwise highlight and press GE To rotate counterclockwise highlight and press The photo is rotated 90 degrees each time you press Information about selected movie Selected movie Enlarge button Play pause button Previous next buttons Movie Menu bar Movie Controls sN Q The quality of the movie when enlarged depends on the resolution of the MPEG1 file See your camera s instruction manual for details When you select a movie from the Memory Stick Index described on page 81 it displays as shown below with the following controls I MPEG movies recorded in VX Fine mode with Sony digital cameras cannot be played back with the Memory Stick Viewer To Do This Enlarge the movie w doer Play the movie with the movie controls displayed Pause the movie Display the previous or next file on the Memory Stick Hide th
100. the Scroll through the channel list Select the currently displayed Press CE channel and exit the guide Display additional options Press See Using Additional Program Guide Options on page 66 Exit the Guide without changing Press channels Using Additional Program Guide Options Press while in the program guide s channel list to display the following options which allow you to customize the settings of the program on the currently tuned channel Description _ Each program has a main video stream the video that you see when the channel is first tuned and may have alternate video when available streams This option allows you to switch among these alternate video streams Each program has a main audio stream the audio that you hear when the channel is first tuned and may have alternate audio when available streams This option allows you to switch among these alternate audio streams e g for different languages Wide screen mode lets you watch 4 3 normal broadcasts in several wide Q You can also accessthe screen modes 16 9 aspect ratio screen mode settings in Press repeatedly to toggle through the following screen mode the Screen menu For settings details see page 97 Changing the Wide Screen Mode for 4 3 Source Standard definition source original source se enlarges the center portion of the picture The left and right edges of the ictu
101. the volume of the cable box using the cable box s remote control Then when using a cable box press and adjust the TV s volume Sound seems weak or The TV s audio might be setto i or a Ww hen it might be better set to insufficient In the Audio Menu see page 95 set the setting to If already set to switch to which may reduce background noise duri ing w eak stereo broadcasts Cannot raise the volumeon Ifthe gt option is setto andthe option is setto in external audio speakers order to output the sound to your audio system use your audio receiver to adjust the sound see page 96 Or to use the TV remote control set the option to To turn on the TV speakers set the option to see page 96 Video No ore ecreen not lit no sound Dark poor or no picture screen lit good sound No color Dark picture Color is not correct Only snow and noise appear on the screen Dotted lines or stripes E Double images or ghosts Striped noise during playback recording of a VCR Image left on sereen The sereen flickers when turning on the TV Black box on screen Bars appear at the top and bottom of the sereen Certain programs on DVD or other digital sources display a loss of detail especially during fast motion or dark scenes Press the If your TV does not turn on nd ared light keeps Asking your TV may need service Call your local Sony Service Center Make sure the power cord i
102. tick DUO see Removing a Memory Stick on page 80 Removing a Memory Stick Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off When the light is on this indicates that the TV is reading data from the Memory Stick Removing the Memory Stick while a file is being accessed when the Memory Stick LED on the TV s side panel is lit may damage the Memory Stick or its contents Push the Memory Stick gently into the slot and then release it The Memory Stick media is ejected a Do not pull out the Memory Stick without first pushing it in otherwise the TV s locking mechanism may become damaged Pull the Memory Stick completely out of the slot 5 To protect small children from injury from Memory Stick Media remove all Memory Stick media from the TV s Memory Stick slot and store it in a safe location when it is not in use Turn on the TV and insert a Memory Stick that contains the photo or movie files you want to view For details see page 78 5 If the Memory Stick Index does not appear press F1 button on the remote control The Memory Stick Index appears which displays thumbnail images of the files stored on the Memory Stick Information about the highlighted photo or movie Highlighted thumbnail in Thumbnails of photos and movies Memory Stick Menu bar Indicates the thumbnail is a movie MPEG1 file instead of a photo a PEG file OS Indicates the thumbnail is locked Locked files cannot be
103. tive material You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Operate the TV only on 120 V AC The plug is designed for safety purposes to fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further If you will not be using the TV for several days disconnect the power by pulling the plug itself Never pull on the cord For details concerning safety precautions see Important Safeguards on page 2 When used at an altitude of greater than 1 900m or 6 248feet air pressure less than 800hPa this Plasma Display Panel may generate a low buzzing sound as a result of the difference between the interior and exterior air pressure of the panels This is not considered a defect and is not covered under by the Limited Warranty CAUTION Bright stationary images such as TV station logos displayed on your TV can become permanently imprinted onto the screen Theses types of imprints are known as Image Retention Please take the following steps to reduce the risk of causing image retention View a variety of program sources or programming material Changing the program material viewed
104. to the TV s VHF UHF jack Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 53 CATV cable 75 ohm coaxial cable D VHF UHF To Do This Use the cable box Set up the remote control to operate the cable box Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching of TV channels Do This Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 and then use the cable box to switch channels Program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on page 58 Press When using the cable box you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 You can use the TV s Channel Fix feature to lock in a specific channel For details see Using the Channel Menu on page 99 y Do not leave the display indication of the cable box turned on Making Video Connections Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional equipment if You Are Connecting o Sea About Using S VIDEO 29 VCR and Cable i 30 ae oe eG eee Two VCRs for Tape Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiv er and ve R DVD Player with C omponent Video C onneetors O A DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio C onnectors CRB TTT Digital Satellite Receiver with HDMI Connector 4 DVD Player or Digital Satellite Receiver via AV Receiver with C ENTER SPEAKER IN Terminals 46 Camcorder o 4
105. u see page 95 Be sure the option is not set to see page 105 Ifa Menu option appears in gray this indicates that the TV is in a state in which the Menu option is not available In the password screen see page 101 enter the following master password The master password clears your previous password it cannot be used to temporarily unblock channels The LED see page 16 blinks when the TV is turned on then shuts off when the picture is displayed If the LED blinks continuously this may indicate the TV needs service When lit indicates that the timer is set page 107 When the timer is set this LED will remain lit even when the TV is turned off If you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a splitter as described on page 32 you must use a special bi directional splitter that is designed to work with _ your digital cable box C ontact your cable TV company for details Only analog channels can be recorded to your VCR Display resolution Antenna Television System Channel Coverage Inputs Outputs HDMI IN Video CN s V fideo IN Audio IN Component Video Input CONTROL S IN CONTROL S OUT Digital Audio Optical Output E PCM Dolby Digital Vari able Fixed Audio OUT Sub we voofer OUT ableC ARD Ser een Size measured diagonally lot Spe aker Output C ENTER SPEAKER IN Dimensions wW x H x D PCMCIA Type I Plasma Display pa
106. ustom setting to optimize your cable input s picture and create another to optimize your DVD player s picture You can switch among the three Custom settings in the menu Press to highlight or and then press The DRC palette appears Custom 1 Press to exit Aa Reality 25 Press 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 To save the setting press CG To return the Custom options to the default factory settings press Continued e is not available when watching 480p 720p and 1080i sources or using Memory Stick or Twin View continued Select to reduce the block noise caused by digital video encoding and decoding process It is especially effective for watching a DVD or digital TV pictures Select from i and or Select to enhance texture of the picture Select from N and ii Selecting Audio Options Key and are not available when or is selected in is not available when vi js set to or Press Press or to highlight the Audio icon and press CF Press to highlight an option Press to select an option Press to change settings Press to select the changed setting Press to exit the Menu on the remote control when in the Audio menu Press The Audio menu includes the follo
107. wer 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 Continued ee Antenna lead in wire Ground clamps Ap i N Antenna discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 Electric service equipment Grounding conductors NEC Section 810 21 Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system NEC Art 250 Part H NEC National Electrical Code For added protection for this TV receiver during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and power line surges Unplug the unit from the wall
108. wing options Select to Saban teble and bass Customized picture viewing Suitable for spoken dialo gue Flat setting core to decrease or increase lower pitched sounds Adjust to decrease or increase woofer sound level Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance Select to stabilize the olume Select to turn off Select for surround sound for stereo programs only Adds a surround like effect to mono programs Select for normal stereo or mono reception Select for stereo reception when view ing a Enjoy stereo program broadcast in stereo bilingual and i mono programs Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a signal is received If no SAP signal is present the TV remains in Stereo mode Select for mono reception Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts Continued Easy control of volume adjustments Select the vides ipui TV Video E 6 you Ww vant to use the TV s speakers as the center speaker This option can be set when the option is set to gt Select if the sound from the TV s speaker as the center speaker sounds unnatural The default setting is This option can be set only when the option is set to The TV s speakers are turned off but the audio output from your audio system can still be controlled by the TV s remote control The TV s speakers are turned off and the audio output of the TV is fixed Use y

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