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Sony KE 50XS910 Flat Panel Television User Manual

1. DVI D single link cable Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the digital satelite receiver Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the digital satellite receiver input VIDEO 6 in the illustration Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 96 identify equipment connected to the TV Do not leave a still image or display indication such as the Electric Program Guide displayed on the screen 44 Camcorder For easy connection of a camcorder the TV has the A V input jacks on the left side If you prefer however you can connect the camcorder to the TV s rear A V input jacks To connect a camcorder Use an A V cable to connect the camcorder s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks gt Using S VIDEO jacks See page 29 Left side of TV Ln ae A V cable Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the camcorder Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the camcorder input VIDEO 2 in the illustration Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 96 identify equipment connected to the TV gt Do not leave a still image of the camcorder or digital camera displayed on the screen 45 Audio Receiver 46 For improved sound quality you may want to play the TV s audio through your stereo system
2. Outdoor use Do not install this unit outdoors If the unit is exposed to rain it may result in fire or electric shock If the unit is exposed to direct sunlight the unit may heat up and it may damage the unit Vehicle and ceiling Do not install this unit in a vehicle or hung from the ceiling Bumping of the vehicle may cause the set to fall down and cause injury Ship and vessel Do not install this unit in a ship or vessel If the unit is exposed to seawater it may cause fire or damage the unit Carrying Carrying the set requires two or more people If you carry the set in a manner other than that specified it may drop and a serious injury may be caused Be sure two or more people carry the set When transporting do not subject the set to shocks or vibration or excessive force The set may fall and be damaged causing serious injury AC power cord Unplug the AC power cord when moving the set Do not move the set with the AC power cord plugged in It may damage the AC power cord and result in fire or electric shock Fall Do not hang anything on the unit The unit may fall from the stand or wall mount unit causing damage or serious injury Power Cord Protection Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord and do not place the set where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding Tf an outdoor antenna is installed follow the precautions b
3. gt Using S VIDEO jacks See page 29 Satellite receiver VHF UHF SATELLITE IN Al ouT AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO C UD une out Q Q 1 m Satellite A A antenna cable A V cable 2 U ji iggi DVI HD R AUDIO L A OKOLO FEP Ir a our R AUDIO L VIDEO FH AUDIO OUT WOOFEROUT HD DVD IN ARIFIX VAR 1080i 720p 480p 480i Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the satellite receiver Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the satellite receiver input VIDEO 1 in the illustration Set up the TV remote control to If you have a non Sony satellite receiver you must program the remote control See operate the satellite receiver Programming the Remote Control on page 52 Activate the TV remote control Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION to operate the satellite receiver Control satellite receiver See Operating a Satellite Receiver on page 54 functions with the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 96 identify equipment connected to the TV Do not leave the Electric Program Guide and display indication turned on 37 Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver and VCR and VCR 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver s satellite input jack 2 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR s
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5. 60 Activating the Picture To activate the picture in the right window L Press gt 12 Video 1 To activate the picture in the left window O Press lt 12 Video 1 Functions Available in the Active Window To Do This Do This Tune to a channel left window only Adjust the volume Mute the volume Switch the TV s input between sources connected to the TV s VHF UHF and AUX inputs Switch the TV s input between sources connected to the TV s A V inputs Change the picture size Press 0 9 and then ENT or wait 3 seconds or Press CH Press VOL Press MUTING press again to unmute Press ANT Press TV VIDEO Press or For details see Changing the Picture Size on page 62 61 Changing the The zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right pictures Picture Size 1 Press or gt to activate the picture 12 gt Video 1 that you want to resize 2 Press to enlarge the picture 3 Press to make the picture smaller 12 Video 1 12 Video 1 When you adjust the picture sizes the TV memorizes the change The next time you use the Twin View function the memorized sizes appear 62 Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify Creating a List of Favorite Channels X For details on using the Channel Menu see page 90
6. Ed ge fo lt w a iv 79 Options Menu The Options Menu includes the following options Op tions Option Description File The File option is available when Digi Cam Viode is set to Off For details see Using Select Folder Menu on page 81 Sort Allows you to change the order in which the Memory Stick files are displayed Select from Name Order 4 in alphabetical order by file name Name Order Vi in reverse alphabetical order by file name Date Order 4 in chronological order by recording or modification date and Date Order in reverse chronological order by recording or modification date amp The Sort function works only when fewer than 2000 files are saved Filter Allows you to selectively display specific file types within the selected folder Select from Show Stills only still image files Show Movies only movie files and Off all readable files Memory Stick Displays the current status of the Memory Stick including Memory Stick type total capacity used capacity and free capacity Select Folder Menu The Select Folder Menu includes the following options Options Option Description Digi Cam Mode On Displays only JPEG and MPEG1 files defined by the DCF rules and JPEG and MPEG files recorded on a Sony digital still camera or digital video camera Off Displays all folders within the directories JPEG and MPEG files in those directories are recognized even if they
7. Siss eg OUT AP p 6 VIDEO SV iEO E AUDIO OUT BoR OUT VARI FIX VAR HD DVD IN 1080i 720p 480p 480i S VIDEO cable Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the DVD player Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input VIDEO 1 in the illustration Set up the TV remote control to If you have a non Sony DVD player you must program the remote control See operate the DVD player Programming the Remote Control on page 52 Activate the TV remote control to Press VCR DVD FUNCTION operate the DVD player Control DVD functions with the See Operating a DVD Player on page 55 TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 96 identify equipment connected to the TV Do not leave a still image such as the DVD menu displayed on the screen 42 Digital TV Set Top To connect a digital TV set top box with component video connectors Box with 1 Use three separate component video cables to connect the set top box s Component Y Ps and Pr jacks to the Y Ps and Pr jacks HD DVD IN on the TV Video Connectors The Y PB and Pr jacks on your set top box are sometimes labeled Y CB and Cr or Y B Y and R Y If so connect the cables to their matching color jacks 2 Use an audio cable to connect the set top box s audio output jacks to the TV s HD DVD IN AUDIO inpu
8. Zoom Mode enlarges the 4 3 picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the 16 9 screen Useful for watching Letterbox movies 59 Using Twin View Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources from an antenna VCR DVD etc on the screen at the same time You hear the sound from only one of the sources at a time but you can choose which source s sound is selected You can also change the relative size of each of the pictures The picture from an antenna will appear in the left window but not in the right Using Twin View for an extended period of time may result in image retention Displaying Twin 1 Tune the TV to a working channel Pictures 2 Press A second picture appears To cancel Twin View and watch the active picture Ll Press or C Factors Affecting Twin View If you use a cable box you can view the cable box output in one window and view a different source such as a VCR or DVD player in the second window by using V VIDEO For details see Connecting Optional Equipment on page 29 TV channels as well as any sources connected to the AUX VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 and VIDEO 6 inputs display in the left window but not the right If you are viewing a 4 3 source and a 16 9 enhanced source such as a DVD side by side the 4 3 source appears larger Twin View does not display channels that are blocked by parental settings see page 92
9. Directory Name MS SONY MOML0001 File Name MOV00001 MPG This TV s Memory Stick viewer cannot display any of the following 0 Images stored in TIFF or any other non JPEG or non MPEG compression format Images with less than 16 horizontal and or vertical dots per line Images with more than 4096 horizontal and or vertical dots per lines L An image processed by a computer may not be displayed correctly 0 Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick Inserting a Memory Stick If you are using a Memory Stick Duo see Inserting the Memory Stick Duo on page 70 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot 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 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 To remove the Memory Stick see Removing a Memory Stick on page 71 69 iv 3 e lt wm O Inserting the Memory Stick Duo is a new compact version of the standard sized Memory Memory Stick Duo Stick recording medium amp y CAUTION Inserting the Memory Stick Duo incorrectly may result in permanent damage to the Memory Stick Duo and the TV Before inserting a Memory Stick Duo in
10. 4 INPUT Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV s video inputs 5 Memory Stick When lit indicates that the Memory Stick is being read access indicator Do not remove the Memory Stick when the indicator is lit a lt Memory Memory Stick insertion slot For details see Inserting and Stick slot Removing a Memory Stick on page 69 17 Left Side Panel 18 To open the slide cover Item Description 1 S VIDEO VIDEO IN 2 2 VIDEO L MONO R AUDIO VIDEO IN 2 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 2 Connects to the composite A V output jacks on your camcorder or other video equipment If you connect a monaural VCR or camcoder connect the audio output to the AUDIO L MONO jack on the TV Rear Panel To VHF UHF CONVERTER K 6 Tooo Sopesaas posoan CONTROLS E AUDIO OUT VARIFIX Jack Description 2 gt o o VHF UHF RF input that connects to your VHF UHF antenna or cable box TO CONVERTER Connects to your cable box input jack This VHF UHF output jack lets you set up your TV to switch between scrambled channels coming through a cable box and unscrambl
11. 87 Or to use the TV remote control set the Audio Out option to Variable To turn on the TV speakers set the Speaker option to On see page 87 Problem Possible Remedies Cannot receive upper channels UHF when using an antenna TV is fixed to one channel O O Cannot receive any channels when using cable TV O Cannot receive or select O channels Change the Cable option to Off see page 90 Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory see page 90 Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory see page 90 Check your Channel Fix settings see page 90 Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory see page 90 Make sure the Cable option is set to On in the Channel Menu see page 90 Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable TV channels that are not presently in TV memory see page 90 105 General Problem Possible Remedies How to restore Video settings Press RESET on the remote control while in the Video Menu see page 84 to factory settings How to restore Audio settings Press RESET on the remote control while in the Audio Menu see page 86 to factory settings Cannot cycle through the other Be sure the Video Label option is not set to Skip see page 96 video equipment connected to
12. Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV s video inputs Press MENU to display the Menu For details see Using the Menus on page 83 Press ANT to alternate between sources connected to the TV s VHF UHF and AUX inputs Using Wide Mode Wide Screen mode lets you watch 4 3 normal broadcasts in several Wide Screen modes 16 9 aspect ratio When viewing high definition programs broadcast in 720p 1080i it is not possible to change between Wide Screen modes Wide Zoom is recommended for 4 3 picture to prevent image retention You can also access the Press WIDE MODE repeatedly to toggle through the following Wide Wide Mode settings in the Mode settings Screen menu For details see page 88 Wide Zoom enlarges the 4 3 picture while the upper and lower parts of the picture are condensed to fit the 16 9 screen The picture has a normal appearance as much as possible Normal returns the 4 3 picture to its original size Gray bars are visible at left and right sides to fill the 16 9 screen 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 89 Full Mode stretches the 4 3 picture horizontally only to fill the 16 9 screen The picture has an elongated appearance soinjeo4
13. Stick HOme 1cssccseecssecsseressessensscessesseresesnsseenes 73 Using the Index Menu eee eeeseeeeseeeeeeneeeeeneeeteneeeeseneeeeeneeeeseeeeeeaa 73 Viewing Still IMAQOS wicissiccedscivie csscezeetssnecstetesteasneteds cusid cxicstieasssazcuosecsics 75 Image Setup Menu Options cceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeesneeeeeeseeeeeaees 75 Playing MOVIES sseccccencscsensscsnssecnnsssesnssceneeusuneessnnnssseeesusensnesanesenenens 77 Movie Setup Menu Options eceeeceseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeneetteeeeeeenaes 78 Memory Stick Home Menu Options ss1csecseeseessserrssenssntssseesseeseens 79 Slide Show Menu Options cccceeeceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeaes 79 Options Menu Options ceceeceeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeseeeeeeeees 80 Select Folder Menu Options ecceseceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeneeseeeeeeeenaes 80 Using Select Folder M nu c ceccesscceeseeseeeeeereseaeeeeeeeneeeeeeenneeeaes 81 Precautions on Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO 82 OV OI VIOW E eects ose ciate eeeatae agentes cdeeseeae 83 Navigating Through Menu 1 sssscsesesseernsennsssensssesenesesneesensenssesens 83 Using the Video MONU 1ccscssecssenecesesreessnnnssssnnsesereseseenssenenscenresseneeses 84 Selecting Video Options eeceseseeseeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeieeeneeeeaes 84 Using the Audio Menu c cssecsseseeessssesssencnssescecsssrssssecessssensesenesesenenens 86 Selecting Audio Options eeceee
14. do not conform to the DCF file naming rules x dp gt z D 80 Using Select Folder Allows you to select different folders to view in the Memory Stick Viewer Menu when you set Digi Cam Mode to Off To select the hidden folders press to select the slider and press or N Current folder Folder list Memory Stick Honte fit memory stiktone a s Slide Show ed Digi Camera Mode amp Options or J 100MSDCF 101MSDCF 102MSDCF 103MSDCF 104MSDCF 105MSDCF 106MSDCF 107MSDCF 108MSDCF amp 109MSDCF Move WME Back Select GD To upper stage First image or movie file in the current folder Select Off in Digi Cam Mode Press gt to select the folder list Press gt to select the folder which includes the file you want and press C 81 D 3 fo lt x dp gt z D Precautions on Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO 82 When using Memory Stick media Memory Stick PRO follow these precautions Ll 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 O Avoid touching the terminal of Memory Stick media or bringing it into contact with a metal object Do not drop be
15. from within one Menu to the main Menu of icons press Selecting Setup Options To select the Setup Menu 1 Press MENU 2 Press or gt to highlight the Setup icon and press C tion Vision i Game Picture Adjust 3 Press lt gt to highlight an Eai age Enalle EEE E option Press to select an i option Move Select A Press amp to change settings Press to select the changed setting 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu The Setup Menu includes the following options Option Description Caption Vision Allows you to select from three closed caption modes for programs that are broadcast with closed caption Off Turns off Caption Vision CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program Should be set to CC 1 for most programs Text1 Text2 Text3 Displays network station information Text4 presented using either half or the whole screen if available For closed captioning set to CC 1 Info Displays the program name and the time remaining in the program if the broadcaster offers this service Displays when the channel is changed or DISPLAY is pressed Continued 95 When selecting Game or Web the TV decreases brightness to prevent image retention The Skip label is useful for inputs that do not have equipment connected to them 96 Option Description Video Label Game Picture Language Allows y
16. ie 2 T oO the TV Cannot operate Menu Ll Ifa menu option appears in gray this indicates that the menu option is not available Lost password Ll Inthe password screen see page 92 enter the following master password 4357 The master password clears your previous password it cannot be used to temporarily unblock channels LED on the TV is lit Ll The STANDBY LED see page 16 lights up when the TV is in standby mode If the LED blinks continuously this may indicate the TV needs a service Ll The TIMER LED see page 16 indicates that the timer is set When the timer is set this LED will remain lit even when the TV is turned off 106 Specifications Panel System Resolution Antenna Television System Channel Coverage Power Requirements Inputs Outputs DVI HDTV Video IN S Video IN Audio IN Component Video Input CONTROL S IN OUT Variable Fixed Audio OUT Sub woofer OUT RF Inputs Screen Size measured diagonally Speaker Output Dimensions W x H x D Mass Power Consumption Plasma Display panel KE 37XS910 KE 42XS910 1024 pixels horizontal x 1024 pixels vertical KE 50XS910 1280 pixels horizontal x 768 pixels vertical 75 ohm external terminal for VHF UHF NTSC American TV Standard VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 CATV 1 125 120V 60 Hz 1 terminal 3 3V T M D S 50 ohms The DVI HDTV input terminal is compliant with the EIA 861 standard and is not intended for use wi
17. see page 51 Adjust the antenna Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars neon signs or hair dryers Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the problem You have selected a text option in the Setup Menu and no text is available To turn off this feature set the Caption Vision option to Off If you were trying to select closed captioning select CC 1 instead of Text 1 4 Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16 9 this is especially common with theatrical releases Your TV will show these programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen For more details check the documentation that came with your DVD or contact your program provider 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 VCR in front of the TV or at the side of the TV This is caused by feature of the Plasma Display Panel and does not indicate a malfunction of the TV 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 DRC Palette menu see page 85 to optimiz
18. settings press RESET BN Smoother Select to reduce noise caused by video encoding and decoding process It is especially effective for watching a DVD or HDTV picture Select from High Medium Low and Off 85 Using the Audio Menu d Selecting Audio Options To change quickly from one MTS to another use MTS SAP on the remote control 86 To select the Audio Menu 1 Press MENU 2 Press or gt to highlight the Audio icon and press C 3 Press gt to highlight an option Press to select an option A Press amp lt to change settings Press to select the changed setting 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu Move Select To restore the factory default settings for Treble Bass and Balance Ll Press RESET on the remote control when in the Audio Menu The Audio Menu includes the following options Option Description Treble Adjust to decrease or increase higher pitched sounds Bass Adjust to decrease or increase lower pitched sounds Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance Steady Sound Auto Select to stabilize the volume Off Select to turn off Steady Sound Effect TruSurround Select for surround sound for stereo programs only Simulated Adds a surround like effect to mono programs Off Normal stereo or mono reception MTS Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a Enjoy stereo program broadcast in stereo bilingual and Auto SAP Select to au
19. walls are not of a reflective material As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony Z A Corporation has determined that this product Energji meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark CAUTION How to reduce the risk of Image Retention on your TV Bright stationary images such as TV station logos displayed on your TV can cause permanent damage to your TV resulting in retention of the image in the picture Please take the following steps to reduce the risk of causing image retention View a variety of program sources or programming material Image retention can occur when bright stationary images such as TV station logos are viewed Changing the program material viewed reduces the possibility that a single image will become imprinted on the picture tubes in your TV When viewing programs with stationary images adjust the picture setting to reduce the Picture and Brightness levels Image retention is accelerated by higher Brightness and higher Picture settings Please see page 84 for instructions on adjusting picture settings This will help you reduce the risk of causing image retention IMAGE RETENTION IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY CAUTION The following SONY appliance s for use only with the following TV STAND or WALL HANGING RACK UNIT Use with other TV STAND or WALL HANGING RACK UNIT is capable of resulting in inst
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22. CHECK Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by the manufacturer to determine that the set is in safe operating condition and to so certify When the set reaches the end of its useful life improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the set For Safety Be careful when moving the TV When you place the TV in position be careful not to drop it on your foot or fingers Watch your footing while installing the TV Carry the TV in the specified manner If you carry the TV in a manner other than specified and without the specified number of persons it may drop and a serious injury may be caused Be sure to follow the instructions mentioned below L Carry the TV with the specified number of persons L Do not carry the TV holding the speaker grill Hold the TV tightly when carrying it Others Damage requiring service If the surface of the display unit cracks do not touch it until you unplug the AC power cord Otherwise electric shock may result Moisture Do not let this unit get wet It may result in electric shock or damage the unit Electric shock Do not touch the unit with a wet hand Doing so may cause electric shock or damage to the unit Bro
23. DIO L Y Pe Pr HD DVD IN 1080i 720p 480p 480 1 2 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 34 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Set up the TV remote control to If you have a non Sony VCR you must program the remote control See operate the VCR s Programming the Remote Control on page 52 Activate the TV remote control to Press VOR DVD FUNCTION operate the VCR s Control VCR functions with the See Operating a VCR on page 54 TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 96 identify equipment connected to the TV 35 Satellite Receiver 36 Rear of TV AY A TO VHF IHF CONVERTER AUX 3 Antenna cable supplied To connect a satellite receiver 1 2 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 Connect the supplied antenna cable from your cable or antenna to the TV s VHF UHF jack Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 48
24. Displaying a List of Favorite Channels To assign Channel Labels e g ABC HBO MTV etc to channel numbers as shown at right use the Channel Label feature in the Channel Menu see page 91 a kON Press MENU to display the Menu Press or gt to highlight the Channel icon and press C Press to select Favorite Channels Press to select Program Press or to highlight a Favorite Channel number 1 16 and press C Press or to highlight a channel you want to assign to the Favorite Channel number A preview of the highlighted channel appears in the upper right of the screen Press to select that channel as a Favorite Channel To add more channels to your favorites list repeat steps 5 6 To clear a Favorite Channel press or to highlight the channel you want to clear Press and then press RESET Press MENU to exit the Menu Press FAVORITES The Favorite Channels list appears Favorite Channels 4 ith SINE Lo ae Press or to highlight the channel you want to watch Press to select the channel you want to watch The Favorite Channels list disappears after 90 seconds if you do not operate the TV 63 Using the Freeze Function FREEZE allows you to temporarily capture a program s picture You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers recipes 64 etc The Freeze feature is not available while you are using the Twin View feature
25. Memory Stick Duo and 2 are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation This TV s Memory Stick viewer can display still images and movies that have been recorded on Memory Stick media You can view Ll Image files compressed in the JPEG format DCF compliant with an extension jpg Ll MPEG files MPEG MOVIE MPEG MOVIE AD MPEG MOVIE EX MPEG MOVIE HQ MPEG MOVIE HQX MPEG MOVIE CV VAIO Giga Pocket MPEG1 JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group which is the organization that implemented this format DCF stands for Design Rules for Camera File Systems which are specifications established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA former JEIDA gt MPEG stands for Motion Picture Experts Group which is the organization that implemented this format and is the typical compression format for movie files 67 x dp gt E D About Directory and File Names Unsupported Image Types 68 Most Sony brand digital still and video cameras automatically record still images using DCF compliant directory and file names or record movies using the directory and file names as shown in the following examples Still image files Example Directory Name DCIM 100MSDCF File Name DSC00001 JPG Image Directory Name Image File Names Movie files Example
26. OL6SX0S 3M 0lL6SX2b JM OLESXZE AM AL 10109 aued Pld S O N Y 4 097 685 13 1 Flat Panel Color TV Operating Instructions KE 37XS910 W m yr KE 42XS91 0 ees ENGINE MEMORY STICK KE 50XS910 2003 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose the TV to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure CAUTION When using TV games computers and similar products with your TV or viewing a TV station whose logo always stays on the screen keep the brightness and contrast functions at low settings If a fixed non moving
27. Stick During playback or pause mode the control changes to lt d Rewind Display the next file on the Press gt during movie stop mode Memory Stick During playback or pause mode the control changes to gt gt Fast forward Stop playback Press or to select M and press CE res When displaying a Display the movie full Press orto select Full Screen and press large file it will take longer screen To display the Movie Player window press CG B time Display the Movie setup 1 Press or to select Menu menu to access additional 2 Press GED options For details see Movie Setup Menu Options Displays the Memory Stick 1 Press or to select Return Home 2 Press D D 3 oO i lt 2 The rewind and fast forward may not work due to the movie file 77 Movie Setup Menu To access the Movie setup menu Options 1 Press or to select the menu option 2 Press D 3 Press or to select the desired option Movie Setup Menu Information On j Audio Select R j on E No 124 1234 File SJP0001 MPG Size 320x240 Date MAY 31 2003 1 08PM Move Back Select C Option Description Information Allows you to turn on or off the display of file information Select On or Off Audio Select Switches the sound to be heard Select L left sound R tight sound or L R left and right sounds to hear the respective sound s The setting affects all movie files P
28. To connect an audio system 1 Use an audio cable to connect the TV s audio output jacks to the audio receiver s line input jacks Rear of TV Receiver lomo o o SISS TERO gt SS ooo L To line input Audio cable 2 Using the TV s Audio Menu set the Speaker option to Off Then set the Audio Out option to Fixed or Variable depending on how you want to control the volume For details see Using the Audio Menu on page 86 3 Turn on the audio receiver and then set the receiver s line input to the jack into which you connected the TV Sub Woofer Using the CONTROL S Feature Use a monaural audio cable to connect the TV s WOOFER OUT jack to the sub woofer s input jack Rear of TV Sub woofer A R AUDIO E VIDEO SVIDEO irie 29098 DIO L HD DVD IN 1080i 720p 480p 480i Sub woofer input Monaural audio cable not supplied CONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony equipment with one remote control In addition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control the CONTROL S feature allows you to always point your remote control at your TV instead of having to point it at the other equipment which might be hidden or out of direct line of sight Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to the TV Use CONTROL S OUT t
29. V include LO WEGA Engine Delivers superb picture quality from any video source by minimizing the signal deterioration caused by digital to analog conversion and stabilizing the signal processing This engine features unique Sony technology including e The first step in the digital processing system Composite Component Processor CCP which enhances input signal to noise ratio by chroma decoder digital processing DRC Digital Reality Creation Multifunction V1 Unlike conventional line doublers the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal s NTSC waveform with the near HD equivalent by digital Continued 13 mapping processing The DRC Palette option lets you customize the level of detail Reality and smoothness Clarity to create up to three custom palettes e Multi Image Driver MID XU Twin View Allows you to watch two programs side by side You can watch pictures from two different sources 1080i 720p 480p and 480i simultaneously Only the left Twin View window can display 1080i 720p and 480p sources CineMotion Provides an optimized display by automatically detecting film content and applying a reverse 3 2 pulldown process Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural looking e Newly developed PDP driver IC Achieves high precision gamma characteristics using Sony s unique digital technology Fine gradation of dark scenes which is not possible with conventional PDP is r
30. VHF UHF input jack 3 Use the supplied antenna cable to connect the VCR s VHF UHF output jack to the TV s VHF UHF jack A Use an A V cable to connect the satellite receiver s A V output jacks to the VCR s A V input jacks 5 Use an A V cable to connect the VCR s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks 6 Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 48 py Using S VIDEO jacks See page 29 Satellite receiver SATELLITE IN 1 VHF UHF H A IN AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO UD Satellite antenna oS LINE OUT cable VCR AUDIOR AUDIO L VIDEO CATV cable es LINE IN aks 2 A Q LINE OUT Antenna cable supplied ANN cable Rear of TV KEIJ VHF UHF CONVERTER AUX i ie 29900 DIO L R AUDIO OUT WOOFER OUT VAR EIX VAR HD DVD IN 1080i 720p 480p 480i 38 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Watch the satellite receiver Watch the VCR Set up the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver or VCR Activate the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver or VCR Control satellite receiver and VCR functions with the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV Do This Pr
31. Video Menu For details see Selecting Video Options on page 84 Press to jump back and forth between two channels The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that was selected Press to display the Favorite Channels list For details see page 63 Press to move the on screen cursor To select an item press C _ VCR DVD Press to have the remote control operate video equipment or DVD player you have programmed into the remote control SAT CABLE Press to have the remote control operate the satellite receiver or cable box TV Press to have the remote control operate the TV 9 Video Transport lt lt Rewind Buttons i Play gt Fast forward Record press together with P H Pause E Stop BD Twin View Press to turn on and off Twin View For details see page 60 m E f3 FREEZE VOL CODE SET Press to freeze the picture Press again to restore the picture For details see Using the Freeze Function on page 64 Press to adjust the volume Press to program the remote control to operate non Sony video equipment For details see Programming the Remote Control on page 52 Button Description RESET Press to reset the settings to the factory defaults See pages 84 and 86 Also used to clear Favorite Channels see page 63 15 PIC OFF Press to have the TV screen turn off For details see page 65 16 DISPLAY Press once to display the current chan
32. When the program information you want to capture is displayed press FREEZE The TV switches to Twin View mode and displays the frozen picture on the right while the current program continues on the left 12 Current program Frozen picture in progress S Call 555 1234 To cancel and return to normal viewing press FREEZE or just tune to another channel The frozen picture disappears automatically after 5 minutes Using Picture Off The Picture Off feature lets you enjoy music from radio programs of digital broadcasts or DVDs with the TV screen turned off 1 Press PIC OFF The PICTURE OFF LED lights up in blue and the screen turns off To cancel and return to normal viewing press any button except for VOL POWER MUTING and MTS SAP 65 Using the Memory Stick Viewer About Memory Stick Memory STICK Supported Image Types Memory Stick sold separately is a new compact portable and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds that of a floppy disk Memory Stick is specially designed for 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 For more information about handling Memory Stick media see Precautions on Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO on page 82 Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO
33. _LINEOUT O _ COMPONENT VIDEO OUT _ R AUDIO1 L VIDEO Y PB PR OOO Audio cable 40 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the DVD player Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input VIDEO 4 in the illustration Set up the TV remote control to If you have a non Sony DVD player you must program the remote control See operate the DVD player Programming the Remote Control on page 52 Activate the TV remote control to Press VCR DVD FUNCTION operate the DVD player Control DVD functions with the See Operating a DVD Player on page 55 TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 96 identify equipment connected to the TV You cannot record the signal from any equipment connected into the Y PB PR jacks Do not leave a still image such as the DVD menu displayed on the screen 41 DVD Player with Use this connection if your DVD player does not have component video Y S VIDEO and Audio PB Pr jacks Connectors To connect a DVD player with A V connectors 1 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player s audio output jacks to the TV s audio input jacks 2 Usean S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player s S VIDEO jack to the TV s S VIDEO jack Audio cable Rear of TV R AUDIO L DVI HDTV e popopopg 4 29996 DVD player LINE OUT AUCIR anlioL vipeo SVIDEO
34. ability causing possible injury SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO KE 37XS910 KE 42XS910 KE 50XS910 SONY WALL MOUNT BRACKET MODEL NO SU PW2 SONY FLOATING STAND MODEL NO SU PF2 To Customers 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 Trademark Information TruSurround SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc BBE and BBE Symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound Inc and are licensed by BBE Sound Inc under U S Patent No 4 638 258 and 4 482 866 Steady Sound Digital Reality Creation Caption Vision CineMotion Memory Stick and Twin View are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation ClearEdge VM HD Detailer and Uniform Brightness Screen are trademarks of Sony Corporation Important Safeguards Before using your TV please read these instructions completely and keep this manual for future reference Carefully observe and comply with all warnings cautions and instructions placed on the set or described in the operating instructions or service manual WARNING To guard against injury the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation use and servicing of the set Use Power Sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source i
35. am Mode is selected About the Digi Cam Mode Digital Camera Mode Digi Cam Mode displays all JPEG and MPEG files recorded with the DCF compliant digital cameras When you set Digi Cam Mode to Off the data of selected files or all files with the extension jpg or mpg can be displayed The Memory Stick viewer of this TV sets Digi Cam Mode to On at the factory When Dig Cam Mode is set to On the maximum 2000 pieces of still images and or movies can be displayed When you want to diplay more than 2000 pieces of still images and or movies set Digi Cam Mode to Off To set Digi Cam Mode to Off see Select Folder Menu Options on page 80 About caution displays 2 This image data is the JPEG or MPEGI format that is not compatible Le There is the thumbnail but it is not DCF compatible There is the image data but the thumbnail is broken Z The image data is broken Using the Memory Stick Home To Do This Do This Select the thumbnails Press gt Move the highlight to an image Press or movie thumbnail Display the previous or next 1 Select a file in the bottom row page of thumbnails 2 Press To go back to the previous page press t or 1 Select a file in the right most column 2 Press gt to select a slider 3 Press To go back to the previous page press t Display the Index menu of the Press C For details on each Index menu see highlight
36. and 32 For antenna connection use the supplied antenna cable Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF Only or combined A cable Pa VHF UHF or Cable supplied D 2 VHF UHF When using an indoor antenna such as rabbit ear or dipole antenna keep the antenna away from the TV If not noise may appear on the screen 23 Cable and Antenna For best results use this connection if you Only Ll Have a cable and an antenna This is convenient if you are using a separate rooftop antenna to receive additional channels that are not provided by your cable company Ll Do not have a cable box or VCR If you have a cable box see pages 25 and 27 If you have a VCR see pages 30 and 32 For antenna connection use the supplied antenna cable Cable Type Connect As Shown Cable TV CATV No connection to and Antenna TO COVERTER Wx TO VHF UHF CONVERTER f AUX Antenna cable CATV cable supplied About Using This Connection with Dual Picture Twin View etc Features With this connection you cannot view antenna channels in the right dual picture window When using an indoor antenna such as rabbit ear or dipole antenna keep the antenna away from the TV If not noise may appear on the screen Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Switch the TV s input between Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV s VHF UHF and AUX inputs the cable and antenna Receive channels usin
37. antenna This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and power line surges Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions nee FRAYED oR TAUT Ac LINE o When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed Ll If liquid has been spilled into the set CRACKED PLUG Oo If the set has been exposed to rain or water o Tf the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged o If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only R 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 set to normal operation o When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance it indicates a need for service Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts ALL SETS arcEwET ouR OK SAFETY
38. aspect ratio 59 4 3 aspect ratio 59 4 3 Default settings 89 A ANT button 51 58 Audio Menu 83 86 Audio Out 87 audio receiver connecting 46 Auto Program channel setup 48 90 Auto SAP MTS setting 86 AUX jack described 19 balance adjusting 86 bass adjusting 86 batteries inserting in remote 49 bilingual audio 86 blocking programs See ratings BN Smoother 85 brightness adjusting 84 C cable setting On Off 90 with VCR connecting 30 cable box connecting with VCR 32 Twin View issues 60 using with TV remote control 55 Caption Vision 95 CATV See cable CH buttons 17 51 changing picture size in Twin View 62 Channel Label 91 Channel Menu 83 90 Channel Skip Add 91 channels creating labels 91 setting up 48 CineMotion 14 85 clearing Favorite Channels 63 110 Clock Timers 97 closed caption modes 83 95 color adjusting 84 CONTROL S 47 CONTROL S IN OUT jack described 19 Cool Color Temp 84 D Digi Cam Mode 80 Digital Reality Creation 13 DISPLAY button 58 Display unit connecting 21 controls 16 DRC Function 85 DRC Mode 85 DRC Palette 85 DRC See Digital Reality Creation DVD player using with TV remote control 55 with A V connectors connecting 42 DVI See Digital Visual Interface DVI HDTV 107 F Fast forward button 50 Favorite Channels clearing 63 in Channel Menu 90 using 63 FAVORITES button 50 features 13 Fixed audio setting 87 FREEZE button 50 64 F
39. ating a VCR on page 54 TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 96 identify equipment connected to the TV Do not leave the display indication of the VCR turned on 31 VCR and Cable Box 32 For best results use this connection if L Your cable company scrambles some channels such as premium channels which requires you to use a cable box but does not scramble all channels About Using This Connection with Dual Picture Twin View etc Features With this connection you can use all the dual picture features With this connection you can L1 Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box see Programming the Remote Control on page 52 Ll Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV s VHF UHF jack The TV s tuner provides a better signal than the cable box L Record channels coming through the cable box and channels coming directly into the TV To connect a VCR and cable box you need A splitter which is a small inexpensive device that you can purchase at your local electronics store Ll Three coaxial cables L One A V cable or one S VIDEO cable with audio cables To connect the VCR and cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the single input jack of the splitter 2 Use the supplied ante
40. d or chain securely to each clamp screw and attach the cord or chain to a wall or pillar 21 Storing the Cables You can attach the supplied cord clamp to the rear of the TV to store the in the Cord Clamp connecting cables 1 Attach the supplied cord clamp to the TV stand with four supplied clamp rivets Push the rivet head to attach the cord clamp to the TV stand 2 Pass the connecting cables from the right through the cord clamp To remove the cord clamp turn to remove the four rivets using a phillips screwdriver 22 Basic Connections Connecting a Cable or Antenna The way in which you will connect your TV varies depending on how your home receives a signal cable cable box antenna and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR If You Are Connecting See Page Cable or Antenna Only 23 L No cable box or VCR Cable and Antenna Only 24 L No cable box or VCR Cable Box and Cable Only 25 L Cable box unscrambles only some channels usually premium channels L No VCR Cable Box Only 27 L Cable box unscrambles all channels LI No VCR If you are connecting a VCR Ll See the connections described on pages 30 and 32 Cable or Antenna For best results use this connection if you are connecting a cable or an Only antenna and you Ll Do not need a cable box to unscramble channels If you have a cable box see pages 25 and 27 Ll Do not intend to connect a VCR If you have a VCR see pages 30
41. e 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 90 Do not leave the display indication of the cable box turned on Connecting Optional Equipment Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional About Using S VIDEO Equipment with S VIDEO LINE OUT AULD R ALIOL VIDEO OOO S VIDEO equipment If You Are Connecting See Page VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box Two VCRs for Tape Editing Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR DVD Player with Component Video Connectors DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Digital TV Set Top Box with Component Video Connectors Digital Satellite Receiver with DVI HDTV connector Camcorder Audio Receiver Sub Woofer od oo 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 43 44 45 46 47 If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack shown at left you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality compared to an A V cable Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal you also need to connect audio cables for sound as shown below Example of an S VIDEO Connection Audio cable Rear of TV 228 ale 6 VIDEO SV iEO Pe DDV IN p S VIDEO cable 29 VCR and Cable For best results use this connection
42. e channel the cable box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the illustration Use the cable box to change channels Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the illustration If you have a non Sony VCR you must program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on page 52 For the cable box press SAT CABLE FUNCTION For the VCR press VCR DVD FUNCTION See Operating a Cable Box on page 55 and Operating a VCR on page 54 See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 96 gt Do not leave the display indication of the cable box and VCR turned on 33 Two VCRs for Tape Connecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR to the other By Editing connecting them as shown below you can view monitor what is being recorded To connect two VCRs for tape editing 1 Use an A V cable to connect the playback VCR s A V output jacks to the recording VCR s A V input jacks 2 Use an A V cable to connect the recording VCR s A V output jacks to the TV s AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks gt Using S VIDEO jacks See page 29 Rear of TV DVI HD N R AUDIO L DVI HDTV Gooooooo O pagpgoen ponnc Y Playback VCR AUDIOR AUDIO L VIDEO QQQ pee TO LINE OUT L av 6 lisa A OOOO R AU
43. e the picture while viewing these sources Audio Problem Possible Remedies Good picture no sound O O Audio noise O Cannot gain enough volume E when using a cable box Sound seems weak or O insufficient Cannot raise the volume on O external speakers Channels Press MUTING so that Muting disappears from the screen see page 50 Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Audio Menu see page 87 Communication problems may occur if the infrared communication equipment e g infrared cordless headphones is used near the TV Please use headphones other than infrared cordless headphones Also if you use the infrared communication equipment other than infrared cordless headphones move the infrared transceiver away from the TV until the noise is eliminated or move the transmitter and receiver of the infrared communication equipment closer together Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box s remote control Then press TV FUNCTION and adjust the TV s volume The TV s audio might be set to Auto SAP or Mono when it might be better set to Stereo In the Audio Menu see page 86 set the MTS setting to Stereo If already set to Stereo switch to Mono which may reduce background noise during weak stereo broadcasts If the Speaker option is set to Off and the Audio Out option is set to Fixed in order to output the sound to your audio system use your audio receiver to adjust the sound see page
44. ealized by greatly enhancing resolution in the low brightness range Ll Wide Screen Mode Watch conventional 4 3 aspect ratio broadcasts in wide screen 16 9 mode Ll Favorite Channels Allows you to preview and select from 16 of your favorite channels L Steady Sound Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between programs and commercials Ll Memory Stick Viewer Allows you to view on your TV screen digital images JMEG and movies MPEG1 that are stored on Memory Stick media Component Video Inputs Offers the best video quality for DVD 480p 480i and digital set top box HD1080i 720p connections Ll Parental Control V Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable programming from younger viewers Ll Digital Visual Interface DVI HDTV Can accommodate a copy protected digital connection HDCP to other devices such as digital set top boxes that have compatible interfaces The DVI HDTV input terminal is compliant with the E A 861 standard and is not intended for use with personal computers High bandwidth Digital Content Protection 14 Setting Up the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV Topic Page s TV Controls and Connectors Installing the TV Basic Connections Connecting a Cable or Antenna Connecting Optional Equipment VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box Two VCRs for Tape Editing Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR DVD P
45. eates a high resolution picture with 4x density for 720p and 1080i sources high quality sources i e DVD player satellite receiver High Dens Recommended for moving pictures Progressive Recommended for still images and text CineMotion Provides an optimized display by automatically detecting film content and applying a reverse 3 2 pulldown process Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural looking bag DRC Palette is not DRC Palette Allows you to customize the level of detail Reality available when Mild Mode and smoothness Clarity for up to three input is set to On sources For example you can create one Custom setting to optimize your cable input s picture and create another to optimize your DVD player s picture You can switch among the three Custom settings in the menu 1 Press 4 5 to highlight Custom 1 Custom 2 or Custom 3 and then press CE The DRC palette appears For best results adjust F rom the Reality by pressing K until you are satisfied with the level of detail Then F adjust the Clarity by pressing gt until you Clarity 1 have a smooth image 2 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 3 To save the setting press CE To return the Custom options to the default factory
46. ed cable channels Use this jack instead of a splitter to get better picture quality when you need to switch between scrambled and unscrambled cable channels For details see page 25 AUX Auxiliary RF input that connects to your antenna CATV cable or cable box output jack This is convenient if you are using two VHF UHF sources antenna CATV cable or cable box For details see pages 24 and 25 VIDEO IN 1 3 Connect to the composite A V output jacks on your VCR or other video component A third VIDEO composite A V input jack VIDEO IN 2 is located on the left side panel These video R AUDIO L MONO connections provide better picture quality than the VHF UHF connections S VIDEO IN 1 3 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 14 or VHF UHF d connections DVI HDTV IN Can accommodate a copy protected digital connection HDCP to other devices such as DVI HDTV digital set top boxes that have compatible interfaces The DVI HDTV input terminal is AUDIO R L compliant with the EIA 861 standard and is not intended for use with personal computers See the instruction manual that came with your equipment for details about connecting and using it with the TV Use a DVI D single link cable CONTROL S Allows the TV to receive IN and send OUT remote control signals to other Sony IN OUT infrared controlled audio or video equi
47. ed image or movie file Using the Index Menu on page 73 to access additional options Move the highlight to the 1 Press or to select Slideshow Options or Memory Stick menus to access Select Folder additional options 2 Press D For details on these options see Memory Stick Home Menu Options on page 79 Exit Memory Stick Viewer Press Memory Stick on the remote control Using the Index When you select a still image or movie from the Memory Stick Home see Menu page 72 the Index menu appears with the following options Press or to select the desired option Still Image Index Menu gt Memory Stick Home gp zZ Y 7 A y5 D Gms N A maa 22 Pat 3 A Ain Still Image amp Digi Cam Mode WW Wer 7 Index Menu dp a ala CERISE i e 3 z nam ciose Z a Move Back amp Select 73 Movie Index Menu Memory Stick Home b options Select order 3 3 s Movie Index 5 Digi Cam Mode l K af Menu a i File 100MSDCF BASEBALL MPG No 124 1234 Size 320x240 Date MAY 31 2003 1 08PM Move Back Select Option Description Full Screen Still Displays the highlighted image file full screen For details image index menu see Viewing Still Images on page 75 only Movie Player Movie Display the Movie Player For details see Playing index menu on
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50. elow An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code NEC in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Continued 5 Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Antenna discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 Electric service equipment Grounding conductors NEC Section 810 21 eA Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system NEC National Electrical Code NEC Art 250 Part H Lightning For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
51. emory Stick on the remote control Image Setup Menu To access the Image setup menu Options 1 Press or to select the menu option 2 Press 3 Press or to select the desired option Image setup menu Ed ge eo lt w iv 75 x dp gt z D 76 Option Description Return Information Protect Rotate Delete Displays the Memory Stick Home Allows you to turn on or off the display of file information Select On or Off Allows you to protect this file from any changes Selecting Off unlocks the protect Allows you to rotate a still image in 90 degree increments clockwise or counterclockwise If the file has been protected or if the Memory Stick is locked it cannot be rotated Select clockwise or C counterclockwise Deletes the displayed file from the Memory Stick Select Selected tems and press C When the dialog appears select Yes If the file has been protected or if the Memory Stick is locked it cannot be deleted Playing Movies When you select Movie Player from the Movie index menu it displays as shown below on EE No 124 1234 File SJP0001 MPG Size 320x240 Date MAY 31 2003 1 08PM Prev fe Next Move Select To Do This Do This Play or pause the movie 1 Press or to select gt II 2 Press C Display the previous fileon Press during movie stop mode the Memory
52. er Adjust Vertical Size Adjust Screen Saver Orbit All White Select to enlarge the 4 3 size picture while the upper and lower parts of the picture are condensed to fit the wide screen Select to return the 4 3 picture to normal mode Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally only to fill the wide screen Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the wide screen Select to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the channel or input is changed 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 15 and 15 Zoom mode and 5 and 5 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 7 and 7 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 89 Using the Channel Menu Selecting Channel Options 90 To select the Channel Menu 1 Press MENU 2 Press or to highlight the Channel icon and press C 3 Press amp to highlight an ao Bia ee Ch Label option Press to select an Bes ee op
53. er 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 EG EHE Cleaning Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this unit If not it may result in electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the set 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 set Continued 3 Ventilation holes Do not insert anything in the ventilation holes If metal or something flammable enters it may result in fire or electric shock Cleaning Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft cloth To remove the dust from the slots the openings and the screen wipe it gently with a soft cloth Stubborn stains may be removed with the cloth slightly dampened with a solution of mild soap and warm water Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine for cleaning If the picture becomes dark after using the TV for a long period of time it may be necessary to clean the inside of the TV Consult qualified service personnel Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards Installation When installing the display unit on
54. es Center at 1 800 222 SONY 7669 US residents only or 416 499 SONY 7669 Canadian residents only Problem Possible Remedies I cannot get Twin View to work O o There is no Twin View window L or it is just static oO Twin View cannot display O anything but TV channels Twin View displays the same program in both windows If you are using a cable box to unscramble all channels as shown on page 27 you cannot use the Twin View feature This is because the cable box can unscramble only one channel at a time You can use Twin View to view a signal from a different source that is connected to the TV s A V jacks such as a VCR or DVD player in the second window by pressing TV VIDEO while in Twin View Sources connected to the CABLE VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 and VIDEO 6 inputs as well as digital sources display in the left Twin View window but not the right Be sure the Twin View window is set to a video input or channel that has a signal airing You might be tuned to a video input with nothing connected to it Try cycling through the video inputs by pressing TV VIDEO Try cycling through the video inputs by pressing TV VIDEO Check that the Video Label option is not set to Skip See the Setup Menu on page 96 Both Twin View windows might be set to the same channel Try changing channels in either window 101 e 2 o oO Remote Control Problem Possible Remedies Remote control doe
55. ess TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the illustration The VCR may need to be turned on and set to the satellite receiver input Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the input to which the VCR is connected VIDEO 1 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 52 For the satellite receiver press SA CABLE FUNCTION For the VCR press VCR DVD FUNCTION See Operating a Satellite Receiver on page 54 and Operating a VCR on page 54 See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 96 gt Do not leave the Electric Program Guide and display indication turned on 39 DVD Player with For best results use this connection if your DVD player has component Component video Y Ps Pr jacks Video Connectors To connect a DVD player with component video connectors 1 Use three separate component video cables to connect the DVD player s Y Ps and Pr jacks to the Y Ps and Pr jacks HD DVD IN on the TV The Y PB and Pr jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y CB and Cr or Y B Y and R Y If so connect the cables to their matching color jacks 2 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player s audio output jacks to the TV s HD DVD IN AUDIO input jacks Component video cable Rear of TV i DVD player m 1 __
56. etting Up the Channel List cssscsscsseccseeseensseneseessesssnenseenssseesennssees 48 Using Auto Setup isiiiis cietidinti alee hagiedeliadeildbiecionciae 48 OV OI VI OW asa cecsestaiscacizctecicidedssee ditt iocecscceancecadecneeseaqessteedencetnecessescesueers 49 Inserting BatteCLieS cceccscceesscenssennesssenesssennssseneesesenssesenesssenessesensseens 49 Button Descriptions seccsseesscsesscsnrssesenenseenenseennessensesesenesesenssesersnensees 50 Programming the Remote Control ssocsecserserseessensseeeersseeeseen 52 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 00 54 AMM EQUIDIMGMIT s 2 chive chs sceviest ie esa kerede a re oraa e EEAS 54 Using the Features Operating a VCR Q eccccccesseceeeneceseneeeeeeeeceseeesesaeeeseeeeessneeesssneeessaes 54 Using the Memory Stick Viewer Using the Menus 10 Operating a Satellite Receiver oo eee eeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeteaeeeneeeeaeees 54 Operating a Cable BoX cceececcceeseeceeeeeteeteeeeeeesieeseeeseaeseaeeeaeens 55 Operating a DVD Playel eeccecceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeneeseeeeeeeeteaeeeaeeeneeees 55 OVOIVICW eb ssc cczsectceststidieeis insvencpesterteees Mbigtaveettiaeeee ESIS Esaa SREDE 57 WAILCHHIG TV A sasaszsastersssnscandderstieisessess 58 USING Wide Mode s1eccssseecsesersscsnncsecensuseseesensnesseerensesenesecsaenseanenseeneess 59 USING Twin ViCW occsseeeesssenscssnnecessnesusseneuceseesessnnsnsensnsesesesennesssensnsensees 60 Displayi
57. g an T Press ANT to switch to the AUX input antenna instead of the cable 2 Set the Cable option to Off For details see Selecting Channel Options on page 90 3 Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 48 Cable Box and Cable Only For best results use this connection if L Your cable company scrambles some channels such as premium channels which requires you to use a cable box but does not scramble all channels Ll You do not have a VCR If you have a VCR see pages 30 and 32 With this connection you can Ll Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV s AUX input jack You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box see Programming the Remote Control on page 52 Ll Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV s VHF UHF input The TV s tuner provides a better signal than the cable box To connect the cable box and cable 1 Connect your cable company to the TV s VHF UHF jack using the supplied antenna cable 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the TV s TO CONVERTER jack to the cable box s input jack The TV s internal converter lets you switch between unscrambled signals coming straight into the TV and scrambled signals coming in through the cable box eliminating the need for an external splitter 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box s output jack
58. ge was recorded using equipment that is not DCF compliant Dashes also appear if a DCF compliant file was renamed 103 Video Problem Possible Remedies No picture screen not lit no sound Dark poor or no picture screen lit good sound No color Only snow and noise appear on the screen Dotted lines or stripes Double images or ghosts Black box on screen Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen Striped noise during playback recording of a VCR The screen flickers when turning on the TV Certain programs on DVD or other digital sources display a loss of detail especially during fast motion or dark scenes 104 O OVOV OOV OOOO OOOOOOO00 oO O O OO o If your TV does not turn on and a red light keeps flashing your TV may need service Call your local Sony Service Center Make sure the power cord is plugged in Press POWER on the right side of the TV Press TV VIDEO to cycle through the connected video sources Try another channel it could be station trouble Press PIC OFF so that the PICUTRE OFF LED on the display unit goes off Adjust the Picture option in the Video Menu see page 84 Adjust the Brightness option in the Video Menu see page 84 Check the antenna cable connections Adjust the Color option in the Video Menu see page 84 Check the antenna cable connections Try another channel it could be station trouble Press ANT to change the input mode
59. he Age Based Rating For example a program with an Age Based Rating of TV PG V Violence rating may contain moderate violence while a TV 14 V Violence rating may contain more intense violence To ensure maximum blocking capability set the Age Based Ratings If you block unrated TV programs be aware that the 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 94 Option Description Movie Rating G All children and General Audience PG Parental Guidance suggested PG 13 R Restricted viewing parental guidance is suggested for children under 17 Parental Guidance for children under 13 NC 17 Noone 17 or under allowed and X TV Rating Age Based Ratings Block programs by y their rating TV Y7 content or both V G General Audience All children Directed to children age 7 and older TV PG Parental Guidance suggested TV 14 Parents Strongly cautioned TV MA Mature Audience only Content Based Ratings FV Fantasy Violence D Suggestive Dialogue L Strong Language S Sexual situations V Violence Unrated Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcast Block programs or without a rating movies tha
60. ice 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 3 Important Notice When used at an altitude of greater than 2300 m or 7546 feet air pressure less than 760 hPa this Plasma Display Panel may generate alow 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 Installing m o o Oo 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 If the TV is transported directly from a cold to a warm location or if the room temperature changes suddenly the picture may be blurred or show poor color due to moisture condensation In this case please wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before turning on the TV To obtain the best picture do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight It is recommended to use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling or to cover the windows that ace the screen with opaque drapery It is desirable to install the TV in a room where the floor and
61. if Ll Your cable company does not require you to use a cable box About Using This Connection with Dual Picture Twin View etc Features With this connection you can use all the dual picture features To connect the VCR and cable 1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR s VHF UHF input jack 2 Use the supplied antenna cable to connect the VCR s VHF UHF output jack to the TV s VHF UHF jack 3 Use an A V cable to connect the VCR s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks A Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 48 gt Using S VIDEO jacks See page 29 Rear of TV lel ke R AUDIO L Y Pe Pr HD DVD IN 1080i 720p 480p 480i TO VHF JHF CONVERTER AUX Antenna cable lied supplied AN cable VCR m CATV cable 30 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the VCR Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the illustration Watch cable channels Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input VHF UHF in the illustration Set up the TV remote control to If you have a non Sony VCR you must program the remote control See operate the VCR Programming the Remote Control on page 52 Activate the TV remote control to Press VOR DVD FUNCTION operate the VCR Control VCR functions with the See Oper
62. ing off To cancel Sleep Timer press SLEEP repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears 51 gt S fo Ss o a Programming the Remote Control 52 The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment Sony Equipment Programmable Code Number Beta ED Beta VCRs 303 8 mm VCR 302 VHS VCR 301 DVD player 751 If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the TV s remote control use the following procedure to program the remote control The equipment must have infrared IR remote capability in order to be used with the remote control 1 Turn to the list of Manufacturer s Codes on page 53 and find the three digit code number for the manufacturer of your equipment If more than one code number is listed use the number listed first Press CODE SET Press the desired FUNCTION button Enter the three digit manufacturer s code number Press ENT gt You must do step 4 within 30 seconds of step 3 or you must redo steps 3 through 4 oF WS NO 6 To check if the code number works aim the TV s remote control at the equipment and press POWER that corresponds with that equipment If it responds you are done If not try using another code listed for that manufacturer Notes Ll If more than one code number is listed try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment Ll If you enter a new code nu
63. ion skip and label channels and more and exit Menus _ Lets you control the viewing of programs based on their 92 ratings Provides options for setting up your system including 95 a setting the Timer selecting closed caption modes labeling video inputs selecting the language of the on screen menus and more Navigating Through Menus Display the Menu MENU Move through the Menus gt Menus include Move through the Menu options ay navigation help text that Select an option to change appears at the bottom of Ch aaa 7 ae each Menu ange an option s settings gt Select confirm changed setting or Exit the Menu MENU 83 a3 Using the Video Menu j g Selecting Video Options To change from one Mode to another use PICTURE button on the remote control You can alter the Video Menu settings Picture Brightness Color etc for each Mode To prevent image retention do not use the Vivid mode for a long time 84 To select the Video Menu 1 Press MENU 2 Press or gt to highlight the Video icon and press C Mode Vivid n Brightness 3 Press lt to highlight an Cor i SC m option Press to select an Colen are ne epa option Mild Mode Off Move waw Select 4 Press amp lt gt to change settings Press to select the changed setting 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu To restore the factory default settings for the Video
64. it is not in use iv 3 e lt w O 71 x dp gt z D Displaying the Memory Stick Home Memory Stick Index O If the Memory Stick Home does not appear press Memory Stick on the remote control The display of the Memory Stick viewer will automatically disappear if you do not operate the TV for five minutes 72 Turn on your TV and insert a Memory Stick that contains the still image or movie files you want to view For details on inserting a Memory Stick Inserting a Memory Stick on page 69 The Memory Stick Home appears which displays thumbnails of still image and movie files stored on the Memory Stick Highlighted thumbnail Memory menory suecnome I A f Stick menus Cee Y oe Ao 38 O E opins SASS MA E Digi Cam a E G x Mode Digital _ E Camera Mode indication Thumbnails of still images and movies Move WE Select G gt Information on the highlighted image or movie About the Icons on the Thumbnail Images iE Movie or Protect Indicates the thumbnail is a movie MPEG1 file Indicates the thumbnail is protected Protected files cannot be changed or deleted For details see Using the Index Menu on page 73 _ Relative file Indicates another file named the same in the last four digits exists in the Memory Stick Appears only when the Digi C
65. ken pieces Do not throw anything at the unit The screen glass may explode by the impact and cause serious injury Cable wiring Take care not to catch your feet on the cables It may damage the unit Heat Do not touch the display surface It remains hot even for some time after the TV unit is turned off Important Safety Instructions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tri
66. l file is displayed oO oO oO Cannot use Memory Stick Duo Blank square appears instead of a thumbnail image Cannot rotate image no thumbnail appears O O Cannot hear audio while using Memory Stick Image file name does not appear instead dashes appear Oo A Memory Stick not available for use with this TV is inserted The still image or movie image to be played back is not contained when the Digi Cam Mode is set to On The still imge or movie image is not contained in the selected folder when the Digi Cam Mode is set to Off The Memory Stick is locked Unlock the Memory Stick Show Movies is selected from Filter of the Option menu However there is no movie file in the folder Show Stills is selected from Filter of the Option menu However there is no still file in the folder Check that the Memory Stick Duo and adaptor are inserted correctly This indicates that the image does not support a thumbnail view Selecting the icon however displays the full size image on the screen It could also indicate that both the thumbnail and full size images are corrupted or not supported Be sure the LOCK switch on the Memory Stick is set to off If a blank square appears instead of the thumbnail image this indicates that the image does not support a thumbnail view and cannot be rotated There is no audio available while using Memory Stick Dashes appear instead of the file name if the ima
67. layer with Component Video Connectors DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Digital TV Set Top Box with Component Video Connectors Digital Satellite Receiver with DVI HDTV Connector Camcorder Audio Receiver Sub woofer Using the CONTROL S Feature Setting Up the Channel List 16 19 21 23 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 43 44 45 46 47 47 48 15 TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel 16 Item 1 2 elfe PICTURE OFF LED TIMER LED STANDBY LED POWER LED Infrared Receiver IR Description When lit indicates that the Picture Off feature is activated For details see page 65 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 97 Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode The LED does not light up when the main power is turned off If the LED blinks continuously this may indicate the display unit needs servicing see Contacting Sony on page 101 Lights up in green when the TV set is turned on Receives IR signals from the TV s remote control Right Side Panel Item Description 1 Main POWER Press to turn on and off the main power of the TV Set 2 CHANNEL Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down either CHANNEL 3 VOLUME Press to adjust the volume
68. ll in the specified manner referring to the operating instructions supplied with your stand Ventilation The slots and openings in the TV are provided for necessary ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the set and to protect it from overheating these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered Unless proper ventilation is provided the unit may gather dust and get dirty For proper ventilation Observe the following o Do not install the unit turned backward or sideways o Do not install the unit turned over or upside down Oo Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials Oo Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface o Never place the set in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided C Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register or where it is exposed to direct sunlight El Do not leave the slots and openings until they are covered thickly with dust Clean the slots and the openings occasionally for proper ventilation Ventilation Leave some space around the unit Otherwise adequate air circulation may be blocked causing overheating and cause fire or damage the unit 30 cm 11 7 s in 10cm A 4 in Leave this space at least 10cm 4 in Never install the unit as follows Air circulation is blocked
69. ly Movies on page 77 Slide Show Starts the slide show from the highlighted still image or movie Protect Allows you to protect the JPEG or MPEGI file from any changes Files that are protected are indicated by the on icon On Protects the highlighted file Off Unlock the protect of the highlighted file Rotate Still image Allows you to rotate a still image in 90 degree increments index menu only clockwise or counterclockwise Select clockwise or C counterclockwise S You cannot rotate a still image that has been protected or a if the Memory Stick is locked This option is not available for a movie file Delete Deletes the JPEG or MPEGI file from the Memory Stick Z You cannot delete a file that has been protected or if the Memory Stick is locked Selected Deletes the highlighted file After you select the option the dialog appears Select Yes Close Displays the Memory Stick Home Pressing also returns to the Memory Stick Home 74 Viewing Still Images When you select Full Screen from the Still image index menu and press C it displays as shown below JOMSDCF SJP0001 JPG AY 31 2003 1 08PM To Do This Do This Display the next or previous file Press gt to go to the next file or to go to the on the Memory Stick previous file Access additional options Press _ For details see Image Setup Menu Options on page 75 Exit Memory Stick Viewer Press M
70. mber the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased In some cases you may not be able to operate your equipment with the supplied remote control In such cases use the equipment s own remote control unit Whenever you remove the batteries to replace them the code numbers may revert to the factory setting and must be reset Manufacturer s Codes Manufacturer Code Cable Boxes Panasonie 308 309 306 vGRS 307 Sony 230 Pentax 305 304 Hamlin Regal 223 224 225 Sony 301 Philco 308 309 226 Admiral 327 Philips 308 309 310 Jerrold G I 201 202 203 M Ward Pioneer 308 204 205 206 Aiwa 338 344 Quasar 308 309 306 207 208 218 Audio Dynamic 314 337 RCA 304 305 308 222 Broksonic 319 317 PROSCAN 309 311 312 Oak 227 228 229 Canon 309 308 313 310 329 Panasonic 219 220 221 Citizen 332 Realistic 309 330 328 Pioneer 214 215 Craig 302 332 335 324 338 Scientific Atlanta 209 210 211 Criterion 315 Sansui 314 Tocom 216 217 Curtis Mathes 304 338 309 Samsung 322 313 321 Zenith 212 213 Daewoo 341 312 309 Sanyo 330 335 f DBX 314 336 337 Scott 312 313 321 Satellite Receivers oa o o 335 323 324 A Emerson 319 320 316 222 320 Sony 801 3 317 318 341 Sharp 327 328 General Electric 802 Fisher 330 335 Shintom 315 Hitachi 805 Oo Funai 338 Signature 2000 338 327 Hughes 804 General Electric 329 304 309 Me Ward Panasonic 803 o Go Video 322 339 340 5 V200 DS RCA 802
71. ment Do This Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV s video inputs Set up the TV remote control to You must program the remote control the first time operate non Sony equipment To Do This Activate the remote control to operate the VCR Turn on off Change channels Record Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause Search the picture forward or backward To Do This Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver Turn on off Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Display channel number Display SAT Guide Display SAT Menu Move highlight cursor Select item you use it See Programming the Remote Control on page 52 Press VCR DVD FUNCTION VCR DVD POWER CH and simultaneously E lt lt i B gt or lt lt during playback release to resume normal playback Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION SAT CABLE POWER 0 9 ENT CH JUMP DISPLAY GUIDE MENU tte Operating a Cable Box To Do This Press Activate the remote control to SAI CABLE FUNCTION operate the cable box Turn on off SAT CABLE POWER Select a channel 0 9 ENT Change channels CH Back to previous channel JUMP Operating a DVD Player To Do This Press Activate the remote control to VCR DVD FUNCTION operate the DVD Turn on off VCR DVD POWER I Play p S e Stop E Pause H R Step through differe
72. nd or submit Memory Stick media to external shock Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media Avoid getting liquid on Memory Stick media E O GO O Apply labels only within the designated label area Label Area Memory STICK To avoid permanent damage to still image data do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to High temperature such as near a heater or inside a hot car High humidity Direct sunlight Corrosive substances Magnetic fields Excessive dust Static electricity or electric noise ooo OD oO D Electric surges Ll Store and carry Memory Stick media in its original case to ensure protection of stored data Ll Save a backup of stored data LI Memory Stick PRO of maximum 1GB memory can be used for this unit Using the Menus Overview The Menu gives you access to the following features Menu icon Description Page Allows you to make adjustments to your picture settings It 84 EJ also allows you to customize the Picture Mode based on the type of program you are viewing select Advanced Video options and more Offers enhanced audio options such as listening to second 86 D audio programming SAP or customizing the Effect of the sound on your TV Allows you to make Wide Mode adjustments and make 88 cr cy changes to the screen s vertical center and more Allows you to set up a Favorite Channel list run the Auto 90 59 Press MENU to enter Program funct
73. ndicated on the serial model plate If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company For those sets designed to operate from battery power refer to the operating instructions Grounding or Polarization This set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third pin for grounding Follow the instructions below For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the lt a plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in Wall outlet Do not use a poor fitting outlet Insert the plug fully into the outlet If it is loose it may cause arcing and result in fire Contact your electrician to have the outlet changed Wiring Unplug the AC power cord when wiring cables Be sure to unplug the AC power cord for your safety when hooking up Moisture Do not touch the AC power cord with a wet hand If you plug unplug the AC power cord with a wet hand it may cause electric shock Cleaning Clean the AC power plug regularly If the plug is covered with dust and it picks up moist
74. nel number current time and channel label If set the current channel number will display for 10 seconds i7 0 9 ENT Press 0 9 to select a channel the channel changes after 2 seconds Press ENT to change channels immediately 18 MENU Press to display the Menu Press again to exit from the Menu For details see page 83 19 TV VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV s video inputs 20 Press to display the Memory Stick Menu For details see Memory Stick Using the Memory Stick Viewer on page 67 21 Press repeatedly to step through the available audio effect modes TruSurround Simulated and off a For details see Selecting Audio Options on page 86 3 TV SAT If SAT CABLE FUNCTION is pressed gt Press to switch between the TV and the satellite receiver o 22 ANT Press to switch between the sources connected to the TV s VHF UHF and AUX inputs GUIDE If SAT CABLE FUNCTION is pressed P Press to display the program guide of your satellite program provider 23 CH Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down either CH 24 MTS SAP Press repeatedly to cycle through the Multi channel TV Sound MTS options Stereo Auto SAP and Mono For details on each option see page 86 25 SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes 15 30 45 60 or 90 that you want the TV to remain on before shutt
75. ng Twin Pictures eee eeseeeeeeneeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeaeeteneeeeneneeeee 60 Activating the Picture cceeesceeseeeeeeseeeeeneeeeeeneeeesneeseneeeeseneeeeeaes 61 Changing the Picture SiZ eee eceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeneeeteeeneeenaes 62 Using Favorite Channels 1ccsecccsecseersscensensssenessenssensssensseasseeseseseness 63 Creating a List of Favorite Channels ccceecceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeerees 63 Displaying a List of Favorite Channels cseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 63 Using the Freeze FUNCTION 1cccssecsscennssesenesscsnesseenesssensesssensneseesesenens 64 Using Picture OFF icsscteciszeetiesecadasss isczcasebevapstns cvedeesatesiansvserssctbateseacieuicis 65 ADOUt MOMOLy Stich iiii22snczcezeccscesisessctiasccvatesnsteeulecsniciatiesttecipivdesscenie 67 Supported Image TyPeS ceeceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeaes 67 About Directory and File Names cceeceeeeeseeeeeeneeeeeneeeeenatereaes 68 Unsupported Image Types cescceeesseecesneeseneeeeeeetenneeeneneeeeea 68 Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick 1sccecseecsseseeresereenees 69 Inserting a Memory StiCk ccccceeeeeeeeeeseeeeeneeeceeeeaeessaeeeeeseeesaes 69 Inserting the Memory Stick DUO ceceeeseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetaetenees 70 Removing a Memory Stick cecceecceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeseneeeaeerees 71 Displaying the Memory Stick Home Memory Stick Index 72 Using the Memory
76. nna cable to connect one of the splitter s two output jacks to the TV s VHF UHF jack 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter s other output jack to the cable box s input jack amp Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box s output jack to the VCR s RF input jack 5 Use an A V cable to connect the VCR s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks 6 Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 48 gt Using S VIDEO jacks See page 29 Rear of TV DTVIN DVI HDTV oooo0000 Bopoooo5 pooooo05 Q TO VHF IHF CONVERTER AUX Antennacable supplied HD DVD IN 1080i 720p 480p 480 A V cable 1 p 3 Splitter Cable box not supplied OUT 2 Ge E 4 Coaxial cable Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch cable unscrambled channels Watch cable box scrambled channels Watch the VCR Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable box or VCR Activate the remote control to operate the cable box or VCR Control specific cable box and VCR functions with the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input CABLE in the illustration Turn on the VCR and tune it to th
77. nt gt to step forward or 4 lt to step backward tracks of the disc o Step through different chapters CH to step forward or CH to step backward of a video disc 55 Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV Topic Page Watching TV 58 Using Wide Mode 59 Using Twin View 60 Using Favorite Channels 63 Using the Freeze Function 64 Using Picture Off 65 57 Watching TV For a complete list of all the functions of the remote control see page 50 58 To Do This Activate the remote control to operate the TV Turn on off the TV Tune directly to a channel Adjust the volume Mute the volume Alternate back and forth between two channels Display the current channel number and other information Switch the TV s input to the VCR DVD player or other connected equipment Change video and audio options customize the TV s setup set parental controls and more Switch the TV s input between sources connected to the TV s VHF UHF and AUX inputs Do This Press TV FUNCTION Press POWER Press 0 9 and then ENT or wait 2 seconds Or Press CH Press VOL Press MUTING press again to unmute Press JUMP The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel tuned Press DISPLAY once to display the channel number current time wide mode and channel label if set Press DISPLAY again to turn Display off
78. o only when the power is switched to on or off Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics Topic Page Glossary 100 Contacting Sony 101 Troubleshooting 101 Specifications 107 Optional Accessories 109 Index 110 99 Glossary analog signal aspect ratio component video ne composite video digital television DTV National Television System Committee NTSC RF S VIDEO VHF UHF 480i 480p 720p 1080i 100 A signaling method that uses continuous changes in the amplitude or frequency of an electronic transmission to convey information Refers to the ratio between the width and height of the screen This TV has a 16 9 widescreen aspect ratio as opposed to a 4 3 aspect ratio 4 3 aspect ratio 16 9 aspect ratio Component video is sent through three cables two color shade chrominance signals and one brightness luminance signal Component video achieves greater color accuracy than composite video or S VIDEO by splitting chrominance into two separate portions Composite video is sent through a single cable Composite video combines the color shade chrominance and brightness luminance information into one video signal A new technology for transmitting and receiving broadcast television signals DTV provides higher resolution and improved sound quality over analog television A unit of the Federal Communications Commission Washington DC that e
79. o send signals to connected equipment DVI HD N R AUDIO L DVI HDTV EB 4 29904 5j Mas Q HD DVD IN 1080i 720p 480p 480i Rear of TV 47 Setting Up the Channel List Using Auto Setup 48 After you finish connecting your TV you need to run Auto Setup which automatically set up available channels The Auto Program screen appears when you turn on your TV for the first time after hooking it up The Auto Setup feature does not apply for installations that use a cable box for all channel selection To run Auto Setup the first time you turn on your TV 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV The Initial Setup screen appears 2 Press TV FUNCTION on the remote control 3 Press or to select the desired on screen display language and press Start Auto Program Now appears A Press or to select Yes and press CE Auto Setup automatically creates a list of receivable channels When finished the lowest numbered channel is displayed To run Auto Setup again at a later time Ll Use the Auto Program feature as described on page 90 Using the Remote Control Overview This chapter describes how to set up program and use the TV s remote control Topic Page Inserting Batteries 49 Button Descriptions 50 Programming the Remote Control 52 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 54 Inserting Batteries 1 Open the battery compartment as illustrated below Inser
80. om one Option Description Wide Mode to another Wide Mode Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4 3 size picture while the use WIDE MODE on the Select a Wide upper and lower parts of the picture are remote control Mode to use for condensed to fit the wide screen 4 3 sources Normal Select to return the 4 3 picture to normal mode Full Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally Key Wide Zoom is only to fill the wide screen recommended for 43 Zoom Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally picture to prevent image and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills retention the wide screen Key For Wide Zoom and Wide Mode is unavailable while in Twin View or when Zoom modes you can viewing HD 1080i 720p sources adjust the vertical position In some cases wide screen programs will be and size of the picture For shown in aspect ratios that require the details see page 89 display of black bands at the top and bottom of your 16 9 screen For more details see page 104 88 If 4 3 Default is set to anything but Off the Wide Mode setting changes only for the current channel When you change channels or inputs Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the 4 3 Default setting To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed set 4 3 Default to Off Option Description 4 3 Default Wide Zoom Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4 3 sources Normal Full Zoom Off Vertical Cent
81. or the specific Fy model of TV No part of the TV set should overhang any edge of the TV cart or stand any overhanging edge is a safety hazard An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn Installation and moving Optional accessories Observe the following when installing the TV using a stand or wall mount unit If not the unit may fall and cause serious injury Be sure to follow the operating instructions supplied with your stand when installing the unit Be sure to attach the brackets supplied with your stand Protruding location Do not install the TV in protruding locations If you install the unit in the following locations injury may result L Do not install the unit in a location where the unit protrudes such as pillars L Do not install the unit in a location that may cause facial injury Oils Do not install this unit in restaurants where oily vapours occur Dust absorbing oil may enter into the unit and damage the unit Corrosion If you use this unit near the seashore salt may corrode metal parts of the unit and cause internal damage or fire It may also shorten the life of the unit Accessories Secure the TV from falling down If the TV is not secured properly it may fall and cause injury Take measures against it using a stand or other apparatus on the floor or wa
82. ord confirm the password by entering it again The Parent Menu options appear Press amp gt to change settings Press to select the changed setting Press MENU to exit the Menu gt You need your password for any future access into the Parent Menu If you lose your password see Lost password on page 106 Options The Parent Menu includes the following options O If you are not familiar Option Description with the Parental Guideline Parental Lock Off Parental lock is off No programs are blocked rating system you should Turn ratings on off from viewing select Child Youth or and select a rating Ghid Y Adult to help simplify the system rating selection To set more specific ratings select Custom X For descriptions of Child Youth and Y Adult ratings see page 93 Maximum ratings permitted are L1 US TV Y TV G G L Canada C G TV Y Youth Maximum ratings permitted are L US TV PG PG L Canada C8 PG 8 ans TV PG Y Adult Maximum ratings permitted are L US TV 14 PG 13 L Canada 14 13 ans TV 14 Custom Select to set ratings manually Ll US See page 93 for details Ll Canada See page 94 for details Change For changing your password Password Select Country U S A Select to use USA ratings see page 93 Canada Select to use Canadian ratings see page 94 92 US Models Selecting Custom Rating Options The Content Based Ratings are linked to the level of t
83. ou to identify A V equipment you connected to the TV such as a VCR DVD etc For example if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 4 jack you can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 4 input Then when you press TV VIDEO to change inputs the Video Label you assigned to that input appears on screen 1 Press or to highlight the video input VIDEO 1 6 to ghirg p which you want to assign a label Then press to select the input 2 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 Video 1 3 VHS DVD Receiver Satellite Cable Box 8mm DTV Game LD Web Beta Skip Video 4 6 DVD Satellite Cable Box DTV HD Game Skip If you select Skip your TV skips this input when you press the TV VIDEO button Adjust Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right in the window Available for the picture of connected equipment Select while watching the picture to be adjusted The TV stores the position in memory for each input Select to display all on screen Menus in your language of choice English French or Spanish To go directly to programming Timer 1 or 2 press instead of pressing Option Description Lets you set the clock on your TV and allows you to program your TV for scheduled viewing using the Timers Clock Timers Sleep Timer 1 Timer 2 Current Time Allows you to select the
84. pattern such as a station logo is left on the screen for long periods of time especially at a high brightness or contrast setting the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV below the Sony logo on the sticker and also on the TV box white label Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No Note on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with 15 119 of the FCC rules Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmitted by cable companies for the use of the general public may require authorization from the broadcaster cable company and or program owner NOTIFICATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Par
85. pment that has the CONTROL S function HD DVD IN Connect to your DVD player s or digital set top box s component video Y PB PR and 1080i 720p 480p audio L R jacks Component video provides better picture quality than 1 4 or 5 480i 19 Jack Description Connects to the input jack of your sub woofer 9 WOOFER OUT VAR 110 AUDIO OUT Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment You can use these outputs to listen to your TV s audio through your stereo system VAR FIX L R High bandwidth Digital Content Protection 20 Installing the TV Connecting the AC Power Cord 1 Secure the AC power plug to the AC IN jack AC power cord supplied 2 Connect the AC power cord supplied to wall outlet Be sure to use the supplied AC power cord When connecting optional components do not connect the AC power cord to wall outlet until you have completed making all connections Preventing the TV After connections with antennas and other equipment are completed be sure from Falling Down to attach the supplied clamp screws to the rear of the TV and pass a sturdy cord or chain and attach it to a wall or pillar 1 Remove one of the upper two screws at the rear of the TV then attach the supplied clamp screw to the screw hole Rear of the TV ON Clamp screw supplied 2 Repeat step 1 to attach the other clamp screw 3 Attach a sturdy cor
86. pod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Vrs Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 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 Contents Introducing the TV Setting Up the TV Using the Remote Control UI eo i a AREPA EEE E RE 13 Package Content csceesceseceeeeeeeseeeeneeseaeesaeeeeaeeeeeeseaeeeeeseeeenaes 13 FOQtureS iioii ea avec tee ee 13 OUOIVIOW ATT TE 15 TV Controls and CONMECCHOSS 1 s1ccceeccsercsersssensenenseensssneseensesensnensesease 16 Front Panelinden aneui Mirai ana Eaa E EEOAE 16 Right Side Panelis oansein a n 17 Left Side PAnel ceeceesceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeaeeseeeeaeeeeeeteeesieeeneeenaes 18 Rear Pa al siisii eni neee a EEE E EEEa AE AESA 19 Installing the TV sasssannnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnennnnennnnnn 21 Connecting the AC Power Cord ccccecceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeneeeees 21 Preventing the TV from Falling DOWN sssr 21 Storing the Cables in the Cord Clamp
87. reeze using 64 Full mode setting 88 FUNCTION buttons 50 G Game Picture 96 H hue adjusting 84 l Illuminated 98 interlaced 100 J K JUMP button 50 58 L label channels 91 Language setting 96 M Memory Stick Close 74 delete a picture 74 Digi Cam Mode 80 Duo 70 Full Screen 74 Index Menu 73 inserting 69 Memory Stick Home 72 Movie Player 74 Playing Movies 77 precautions 82 Protect 74 76 78 removing 71 Rotate 74 76 Slide Show 74 Still Images 75 troubleshooting 102 MENU button 51 58 83 Menus Audio 83 86 Channel 83 90 Parent 83 92 Screen 83 88 Setup 95 Video 83 84 Mild Mode 84 Mono MTS setting 86 MTS 86 MTS SAP button 51 MUTING button 50 58 N Neutral Color Temp 84 Normal mode setting 88 NR 84 O off turning off the TV 17 on turning on the TV 17 P Q Parent Menu 83 92 parental control described 14 password changing 92 Pause button 50 PIC OFF button 51 picture contrast adjusting 84 PICTURE MODE button 50 Play button 50 POWER button 16 17 50 58 POWER LED 16 powering on off the TV 17 presetting channels 90 Pro Video mode 84 problems troubleshooting 101 106 progressive 100 R ratings setting 92 94 ratings viewing blocked programs 93 94 remote control inserting batteries 49 programming 52 53 removing Favorite Channels 63 RESET button 51 resetting Audio options 86 Rewind button 50 S S VIDEO jack described 18 19 SAT CABLE FUNCTION but
88. rotect Allows you to protect the file from any changes Select On to protect Select Off to unlock the protect Delete Deletes the displayed file from the Memory Stick Select Selected ltems and press C _ When the dialog appears select Yes If the file has been protected or if the Memory Stick is locked it cannot be deleted x 2 a gt e 78 Memory Stick Home Menu Options The Memory Stick Home lets you select the Slide Show Options and Select Folder menus that include additional options for each menu To access the Memory Stick Home menu 1 Press or to select Slide Show Options or Select Folder 2 Press D The setup menu appears 3 Press or to select the desired option and press D Slide Show Menu The Slide Show menu includes the following menu options Op tions Option Description Start Starts the slide show Slide show plays all still and movie files To stop the slide show press C Advance Auto Advances slides automatically Slide show repeats after all files are displayed Press to stop the slide show Manual Advances slides manually Press or on the remote control to go to the next or previous still or movie image file Select to play movie files in the Movie Player window Interval only Allows you to specify a timed slide advance after a selected time for still images interval Select from 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min and 5 min Close Displays the Memory Stick Home
89. s not operate Cannot change channels with the remote control Remote control does not operate non Sony video equipment Memory Stick Boao Bao The batteries could be weak Replace the batteries Check the orientation of the batteries Press TV FUNCTION You may have inadvertently pressed SAI CABLE FUNCTION which changes the remote control to SAT or CABLE mode Make sure this unit s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet Locate the unit at least 3 4 feet away from fluorescent lights If you are using the TV to change channels first press TV FUNCTION 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 Channel Fix option to fix the channel based on the hookup you used see page 90 If you are using another device to change channels be sure to press FUNCTION for that device For example if you are using your cable box to change channels be sure to press SAT CABLE FUNCTION If you replaced the batteries to the remote recently the code numbers for the video equipment may need to be reset There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are attempting to operate There is a possibility that some non Sony equipment cannot be operated by your Sony TV remote You may need to use the equipment s original remote control Problem Possible Remedies Image does not display No Memory Stick is di
90. settings excluding Advanced Video of the Mode Vivid Standard Pro the TV is set to Cl Press RESET on the remote control when in the Video Menu The Video Menu includes the following options Option Description Mode Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness Customized Standard Select for standard picture settings Recommended pre run e for home entertainment VIENE Pro Select for professional monitor like appearance settings Picture Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color or decrease picture contrast and soften the color Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture Color Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity Hue Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture Color Temp Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint White intensity Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint adjistnent Warm Select to give the white colors a red tint NR Select to reduce the noise level of connected equipment It is also Noise effective on the signal from the VHF UHF jack Select from High Reduction Medium Low Off Mild Mode On Select for a natural soft picture Off Select to turn off the Mild Mode Option Description Y DRC Mode and DRC Advanced Select Program to choose among the DRC Mode DRC Palette Palette are not available Video and BN Smoother options while viewing NTSC sources when watching 480p DRC Mode Cr
91. splayed Memory Stick error is displayed File error is displayed Format error is displayed Cannot play is displayed 102 o G00 oe DEH QO Make sure the Memory Stick is inserted properly see page 69 Memory Stick functions are not available while using Twin View Freeze or Favorite Channel functions Press the MEMORY STICK button see page 72 Make sure that the photo or movie files are contained in the Memory Stick Set Digi Cam Mode to Off and select the folder when the still image or movie is processed by the computer Make sure the Memory Stick is inserted properly see page 69 The Memory Stick is not correct Remove the Memory Stick and insert it again see page 69 The Memory Stick may be broken Insert another Memory Stick A name of the selected file is not correct The Memory Stick is not formatted correctly Format correctly with other equipment such as a digital camera or insert another Memory Stick formatted correctly Make sure that the still image or movie files to be played back are contained in the Memory Stick Set Digi Cam Mode to Off and select the folder Problem Memory Stick type error is displayed Possible Remedies oO No files that can be displayed _ is displayed No files in this folder that can be displayed is displayed Memory Stick Locked is displayed No movie file is displayed No stil
92. ss or to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to skip or add Then press to select it 2 Press or to toggle between Add or Skip Then press to select 3 To add or skip more channels repeat steps 1 and 2 4 Press to return to the Channel Menu or press MENU to exit the Menus Allows you to assign labels such as station call letters to channel numbers You can label up to 40 channels 1 Press amp gt to highlight Channel and press C 2 Press amp to scroll through the channel numbers 1 125 Then press to select the channel number that you want to assign a label Press gt to highlight Label and press C Press to scroll through the label characters A Z 0 9 etc Then press to select the highlighted character Repeat to add up to 5 characters to the label To assign labels to more channels repeat steps 1 4 Press to return to the Channel Menu or press MENU to exit the Menus Noo BO 91 Ng l ED To select the Parent Menu 1 2 Selecting Parent Using the Parent Menu The Parent Menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels Password Enter password Press MENU Move S m Select Press or gt to highlight the Parent icon and press C Use 0 9 on the remote control to enter a four digit password If this is the first time you are creating this passw
93. stablishes 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 chrominance signals of the picture separately S VIDEO provides better resolution than composite video which carries the signals together VHF Very High Frequency is the part of the 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 interlaced scanning which first transmits all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines Provides 480 lines of resolution Displays images using progressive scanning which transmits each line from top to bottom Provides 720 lines of resolution Displays images using progressive scanning which transmits each line from top to bottom Provides 1080 lines of resolution Displays images using interlaced scanning which first transmits all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines 1080i is one of the formats used by HDTV High Definition TV Contacting Sony Troubleshooting Twin View If after reading these operating instructions you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television please call our Customer Information Servic
94. t 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference with radio communications However there is no guarantee 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 L Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver O L Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected O Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Safety C Operate the TV only on 120 V AC The plug is designed for safety purposes to fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by qualified serv
95. t are broadcast without a rating Block Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating You can view blocked programs by entering the password Press ENTER when tuned to a blocked program then enter the password This temporarily switches off the Parental Lock To reactivate the Parental Lock settings turn off the TV When the TV is turned on again your Parental Lock settings are reactivated 93 Canadian Models Selecting Custom Rating Options Viewing Blocked Programs 94 For Canadian models the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options For US models see page 93 Option Description English Rating C C8 G PG 14 18 French Rating G 8 ans 13 ans 16 ans 18 ans U S A Rating All children Children 8 years and older General programming Parental Guidance Viewers 14 and older Adult programming General programming Not recommended for young children Not recommended for ages under 13 Not recommended for ages under 16 Programming restricted to adults See US Models on page 93 for details You can view blocked programs by entering the password Press ENTER when tuned to a blocked program then enter the password This temporarily switches off the Parental Lock To reactivate the Parental Lock settings turn off the TV When the TV is turned on again your Parental Lock settings are reactivated aug Using the Setup Menu To move
96. t jacks Component video cable Rear of TV 1 Digital TV Set Top Box ve y a gt aN Audio cable Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the digital TV set top box Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the digital TV set top box input VIDEO 4 in the illustration Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 96 identify equipment connected to the TV gt You cannot record the signal from any equipment connected into the Y PB PR jacks Do not leave a still image or display indication such as the Electric Program Guide displayed on the screen 43 Digital Satellite To connect a digital Satellite Receiver with DVI HDTV connector Receiver with 1 Use a DVI D single link cable to connect the Digital Satellite Receiver s DVI HDTV DVI HDTV connector to the TV s DVI HDTV connector Connector The DVI HDTV VIDEO connector does not provide audio so audio cables must be connected to provide sound 2 Use an audio cable to connect the Digital Satellite Receiver s audio output jacks to the TV s DVI HDTV AUDIO jacks Audio cable U Tv Rear of TV eia Digital Satellite Receiver AUDIO DVI HDTV pannon B Doooboo0 Koooncooo 7 OPTICAL AUDIO our EO OPTICAL s VIDEO
97. t two size AA batteries supplied by matching the and terminals on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment 3 Close the battery compartment Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the remote conirol will not be used for an extended period Handle the remote conirol with care Avoid dropping it getting it wet placing it in direct sunlight near a heater or where the humidity is high 49 Remote Control Button Descriptions CODE SET RESET SLEEP MTS SAP i p E 50 SONY RM Y1001 BI Button 1 Power 6 7 Buttons MUTING WIDE MODE PICTURE MODE JUMP FAVORITES tte FUNCTION buttons Description VCR DVD Press to turn on and off the VCR or DVD player you have programmed into the remote control SAT CABLE Press to turn on and off the satellite receiver or cable box you have programmed into the remote control For instructions see Programming the Remote Control on page 52 POWER Press to turn on and off the TV Press to mute the sound Press again or press VOL to restore the sound Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom Also available in the Screen menu For details see pages 59 and 88 Press repeatedly to cycle through the available video picture modes Vivid Standard Pro Also available in the
98. th personal computers 3 total 1 on side panel 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative 3 total 1 on side panel Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative C 0 286 Vp p Burst signal 75 ohms 500 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance 47 kilohms 6 total 1 on side panel 2 Y PB Pr Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative Ps 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Pr 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms 1 1 More than 408 mVrms at the maximum volume setting Variable More than 408 mVrms Fixed Impedance output 2 kilohms 1 phono jack 2 KE 37XS910 37 inches KE 42XS910 42 inches KE 50XS910 50 inches 15W x2 KE 37XS910 1135 x 692 x 286 mm 44 3 4 x 27 Ya x 11 78 in KE 42XS910 1229 x 753 x 286 mm 48 3 8 x 29 3 4 x 11 3 8 in KE 50XS910 1435 x 881 x 347 mm 56 1 2 x 34 3 4 x 13 3 4 in KE 37XS910 39 5 kg 86 lbs 1 oz KE 42XS910 44 5 kg 98 lbs 2 oz KE 50XS910 61 0 kg 134 Ibs 8 oz In Use KE 37XS910 390 W KE 42XS910 430 W KE 50XS910 430 W In Standby Under 1 5 W Continued 107 Supplied Accessories Remote Control 1 RM Y1001 AA Batteries 2 AC power code 1 Antenna cable 1 Cord clamp 1 Clamp rivets 4 Clamp screws 2 Cleaning cloth 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 108 Optional Accessories O OOoOod A V Cable VC 810S 820S 830S Component Video Cable VMC 10 30 Control S Cable RK G69 Wall mount bracket SU PW2 Floating stand SU PF2 109 Index 16 9
99. the wall be sure to Fal have assemblers install and keep away from the unit If a person other than the assemblers install the display unit on the wall using a wall mount unit the unit may fall and cause serious injury when an earthquake occurs or when the unit is not installed securely Carrying Carrying the set requires two or more people If you carry the set in a manner other than that specified it may drop and a serious injury may be caused Be sure two or more people carry the set When transporting do not subject the set to shocks or vibration excessive force The set may fall and damage the set causing serious injury AC power cord Unplug the AC power cord when moving the set Do not move the set with the AC power cord plugged in It may damage the AC power cord and result in fire or electric shock Medical institution Do not place this unit in a place where medical equipment is in use It may cause malfunction of medical instruments Water and Moisture Do not use power line operated sets near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc It may result in fire or electric shock Accessories Do not place the set on an unstable cart stand table or shelf The set may fall causing serious injury to a child 2 or an adult and serious damage to the set Use only a cart or stand recommended by Sony f
100. time in minutes 15 30 45 60 or 90 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 viewing times Timer 1 amp 2 are not available to be set until you set the Current Time 1 Press or to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2 To set the timer press gt 2 Press or to highlight one of the following options then press CD Program Select to set the Timer by day time duration and channel Off Select to turn off the Timer Your previous settings are saved 3 if you selected Program in step 2 press and to set the day s hour minute duration and channel number Press or press gt to confirm each setting and move to the next setting Press to go back to the previous setting A Press MENU to exit the Menu An LED on the front panel will light indicating the timer has been set 1 Press and to highlight Current Time and then press C 2 Press and to set the current time day hour and minute Press or press gt to confirm each setting and move to the next setting Press to go back to the previous setting 3 Press MENU to exit the Menu 97 98 Option Description Illuminated Allows you to illuminate the Sony logo on the front panel of the TV Yes Illuminates the Sony logo while the power is turned on No Illuminates the Sony log
101. tion Move Select A Press amp to change settings Press to select the changed setting 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu The Channel Menu includes the following options Option Description Favorite Lets you set up a list of your favorite channels For details see Channels Using Favorite Channels on page 63 Cable On Select if you are receiving cable channels with a CATV cable Off Select if you are using an antenna gt You should run Auto Program after changing this option Channel Fix Off Turns off Channel Fix Useful when you 2 6 Fix your TV s channel setting to 2 6 and use have a cable box the cable box or satellite receiver to change OF satellite channels Select one of these settings if you receiver connected connected the equipment to the VHF UHF jack AUX 2 6 Same as 2 6 except you select one of these settings if you connected the equipment to the AUX jack see page 19 Video 1 Use this setting if you have connected the equipment to the A V input jacks Auto Program Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels Channels that you set to be skipped can be accessed only with the 0 9 buttons Channel Label is not available grayed out when watching 480p 720p and 1080i sources Option Description Channel Skip Add Channel Label Allows you to customize the channel list that appears when you use the CH buttons 1 Pre
102. to the TV s AUX jack 4 Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 48 P UHF feenvenren AUX 203 Coaxial cable not supplied Antenna cable supplied IN G OUT Cable box 25 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Use the cable box Set up the TV 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 26 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 52 Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION 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 90 Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV s VHF UHF unscrambled channels and AUX scrambled inputs Do not leave the display indication of the cable box turned on Cable Box Only For best results use this connection if L Your cable company scrambles all channels which requires you to use a cable box Ll You do not have a VCR If you have a VCR see pages 30 and 32 With this connection yo
103. to the TV s Memory Stick slot you must first insert the Memory Stick Duo into an adapter sold separately Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Memory Stick Duo Adapter Memory Stick Duo CAUTION Inserting the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick slot without the adapter may result in permanent damage to the Memory Stick Duo and the TV 2 Insert the Memory Stick Duo and adapter as shown below CAUTION Inserting the Memory Stick adapter backwards or upside down may result in permanent damage to the Memory Stick adapter and the TV To remove the Memory Stick Duo see Removing a Memory Stick on page 71 x dp gt z D 70 Removing a Memory 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off When the light is on this Stick 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 indicator on the TV s right side panel is lit may damage the Memory Stick or its contents 2 Push the Memory Stick gently into the slot and then release it The Memory Stick media is ejected When removing the Memory Stick do not attempt to just pull it from its slot Follow steps 1 3 right 3 Pull the Memory Stick completely out of the slot To protect small children from injury from Memory Stick Media remove all Memory Stick media from the TV s Memory Stick slot and store it in a safe location when
104. tomatically switch the TV to second mono programs audio programs when a signal is received If no SAP signal is present the TV remains in Stereo mode Mono Select for mono reception Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts Option Description Speaker On Select to turn on the TV speakers Off Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV s sound only through your external audio system speakers Audio Out This option can be set only when the Speaker option is set to Easy control of Off volume Variable The TV s speakers are turned off but the audio adjustments output from your audio system can still be controlled by the TV s remote control Fixed The TV s speakers are turned off and the audio output of the TV is fixed Use your audio receiver s remote control to adjust the volume and other audio settings through your audio system 87 i im faq Using the Screen Menu u To select the Screen Menu 1 Press MENU 2 Press or to move to the 2 D B E j Wide Mode Wide Zoom Screen Icon and press CP 4 3 Default Wide Zoom Vertical Center 0 3 Press or to move to an Vertical Size A Screen Saver option Press to select an option Move waw Select 4 Press gt amp to change settings Press to select the changed setting 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu Selecting Screen Mode Options The Screen menu includes the following options To change fr
105. ton 50 SAT CABLE power button 50 satellite receiver using with TV remote control 54 Screen Saver 89 setting up channels 48 Setup Menu 95 sharpness adjusting 84 Simulated Effect 86 sizing picture in Twin View 62 speakers Continued 111 turning on off 87 using external speakers 87 specifications 107 Standard mode 84 STANDBY LED 16 106 Steady Sound described 14 Steady Sound setting 86 Stereo MTS setting 86 Stop button 50 surround sound 86 T U TIMER indicator 16 106 TO CONVERTER jack described 19 transport buttons 50 treble adjusting 86 troubleshooting 101 106 TruSurround 86 TruSurround Effect 86 turning on off the TV 17 TV FUNCTION button 58 TV power button 50 TV VIDEO button 51 58 Twin View described 14 using 60 62 Twin View button 50 V Variable audio setting 87 VCR using with TV remote control 54 with cable box connecting 32 with cable connecting 30 with satellite receiver connecting 38 VCR DVD FUCTION button 50 VCR DVD power button 50 Vertical Center adjusting 89 Vertical Size 89 VHF UHF jack described 19 VIDEO L R AUDIO jacks described 19 Video Label 96 Video Menu 83 84 Video modes selecting 84 Vivid mode 84 VOL buttons 17 50 58 112 W X Y Warm Color Temperature 84 Wide Mode 88 WIDE MODE button 50 Wide Screen described 14 Wide Zoom mode setting 88 WOOFER OUT jack described 19 Z zoom feature with Twin View 62 Zoom mode setting
106. u can Ll Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV s VHF UHF jack You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box About Using This Connection with Dual Picture Twin View etc Features With this connection all channels come into the TV through your cable box and only one unscrambled signal is sent to the TV so you cannot use the dual picture features If some of your channels are scrambled but others are not consider using the Cable Box and Cable Only on page 25 instead To connect the cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the cable box s input jack 2 Use the supplied antenna cable to connect the cable box s output jack to the TV s VHF UHF jack 3 Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 48 CATV Antennacable cable supplied Rear of TV VHF UHF D Cable box 27 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Use the cable box Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable box Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching of TV channels 28 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 52 Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION When using the cable box you need th
107. ure its insulation may deteriorate and result in fire Unplug the AC power plug and clean it regularly For the set with a three wire grounding type AC plug This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician KECE l IID to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity since this can result in fire or electric shock Always turn the set off when it is not being used When the set is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet as a precaution against the possibility of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard If a snapping or popping sound from a TV set is continuous or frequent while the TV is operating unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician It is normal for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds particularly when being turned on or off AC power cord If you damage the AC power cord it may result in fire or electric shock L Do not pinch bend or twist the cable excessively The core lines may be bared and cut and cause short circuit resulting in fire or electric shock Do not convert or damage the AC power cord Do not put anything heavy on the AC pow

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