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Sony KDF-50E2000 Flat Panel Television User Manual

1. Cable box AUDIOR AUDIOL VIDEO ur S AN cable Coaxial cable 32 DVD Player with Use this hookup if Component Q Your DVD player has component YPsPr jacks Video Connectors Disconnect all power sources before making any connections Usea component video cable to connect the DVD player s YPsPr jacks to the TV s YPsPr jacks Use the HD DVD IN 4 or 5 input The YPsPr jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled YCaCr or Y B Y and R Y If so connect the cables to like colors 2 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player s AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV s AUDIO IN jacks Be sure to use the same row of inputs that you used for the video connection HD DVD IN 4 or 5 Component video cable DVD player R LINE QUT S VIDEO OUT _ COMPONENT m S LINK __DIGITAL OUT__ DIO J VIDEO Y pid COAXIAL Peay AD Audio cable To take advantage of the Wide Mode feature set the DVD player s aspect ratio to 16 9 For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD player 33 AL ey Bunaeuu0g DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 34 DVD player LINE OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO Use this hookup if Q Your DVD player does not have component YPsPr jacks Disconnect all power sources before making any connections T Use an A
2. 1 Press MENU 2 Select Settings 3 Highlight 4 Press to select To highlight an option and to change settings press Press to confirm the selection To exit the Picture press Gard ee T amp Selecting Picture The Picture settings include the following options Qptiens o Picture Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness Mode Standard Select for standard picture settings Recommended Q kej To quickly and easily Customized l for home entertainment i change from one picture Custom Select to display a picture with minimum Picture Mode to viewing enhancements another use PICTURE 0 You can alter the Picture settings Picture on the remote control Brightness Color etc for each Picture Mode and each video input 5 You may set up a Picture Mode Vivid Standard Custom independently for each Video input Video 1 to Video 7 including the Antenna input Your Picture Mode settings are automatically saved after each selection This allows you to customize the Picture Mode setting for each type of signal source Reset ss Select OK to reset all settings and adjustments to the default setting except for Advanced Settings Advanced By selecting the iris option you can obtain the best brightness and Iris contrast suited for your TV v iewing Auto 1 2 Automatically detects the bright
3. Pause il Display the dise menu or top menu BD DVD MENU or TOP MENU Search the picture forward or backward P gt or 44 during playback INPUT SELECT TV VIDEO Move highlight cursor tte and select Operating a DVR To Do This Press _ To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate DVR VCR FUNCTION Jump forward to the next available gt r the DVR chapter Turn on off POWER Stop i Play gt Pause ul Jump back while viewing live or record Record programs Slow mode Record Stop E Jump forward while viewing recorded Record Paise u programs Operating an AV Receiver To Do This Press To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate DVR FUNCTION Master volim VOL MUTING Select other input connected to Turn on off POWER AV receiver 45 AL Bulyajeyy Special Buttons on the Remote Control This TV comes with convenient features that can be either accessed directly by pressing their buttons on your remote control or pressing the TOOLS button to display most commonly used functions Using the TOOLS The TOOLS button allows you to access the following functions AERE Close i Sound Mode see page 6E Wide Mode see page 64 l Add to Favorites see page 54 Caption Vision CC see page 71 Al Audi see page 63 Alternate Audio is only available in TV mode when the program is broadcasted with an alternate audio Z Add to Favorites is ava
4. Activate the remote control to operate Play ee al the DVD BD DVD FUNCTION ae n l E E E E EE E PSP ooo Turn on off POWER Pause i Select tae equipment connected to Fy Search the picture forward or backward DP or lt 4 during playback fr te Specity the previous chapter track Ke Disk skip F2 Specify the next chapter track PP Display the disc menu or top menu TOP MENU NUor Move highlight cursor tte Select a track directly 0 9 ENT Select item Master volume SS VOL a MUTING Operating a DVD VCR Combo Unit To Do This Press To Do This Press ea o engi control to operite VRACH FUNCTION Search the picture forward or backward DP or 44 during play back T Jott POWER Move highlight cursor gt urn on off and select DVD ca Ee R ae Select the VCR F2 Record VCR e l at BD DVD MENU or CH or 0 9 ENT Display the disc menu or top menu TOP MENU Change channels VCR using tuner CH d t Play D gt Adjust tracking NeR k uring ape Stop E E i Index search D Pause i INPUT SELECT TV VIDEO Operating a HDD DVD Combo Unit To Do This Press _ To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate Record e the DVD HDD DVR VCR FUNCTION peepee i we Tum onoff POWER REC STOP E Select the HDD F1 Specify the pr evious chapter track Fea Select the DVD F2 Specify the next chapter track gt gt Play gt Replay que Stop E Advance e m 44 To Do This Press _ To Do This Press
5. 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped O sBe sure to observe the TV s For Safety section on page 6 Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna is installed follow the precautions below An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code NEC in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provi
6. The 7 message First please connect cable and or ae antenna appears This may require 50 minutes for completion and Start auto program now appears 3 Press or to highlight Yes then press Auto Program performed through Initial Setup will automatically create a list of receivable channels from both VHF UHF antenna and cable TV channels if both sources are connected Auto Program may take a while 20 to 50 minutes to complete A progress bar is displayed while available channels are being scanned If you cancel the Auto Program before all receivable channels are scanned you may want to perform the task later see To run Auto Program at a later time below 3 If you selected No during the Initial Setup the Initial Setup message will appear each time you turn on the TV as a reminder until you complete the Auto Program To run Auto Program at a later time 1 Select Settings in MENU and then go to Channel settings 2 Select Auto Program then select Start Z Auto Program will create a list of receivable channels for the current input VHF UHF antenna or CABLE You will be required to run Auto Program for each RF input to create a list of available channels from both inputs Connecting Optional Equipment You can connect a variety of optional equipment to your TV This section provides some of the individual connections you can make For multiple connect
7. off at two scheduled viewing times Once the options are set TIMER LED lights up in orange Sleep Allows you to select the amount of time Off 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes or 120 minutes that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically Timer 1 You can use the Timers to program the Timer 2 TV to turn on and off and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing times Timer 1 and Timer 2 cannot be set until you set the Current Time 1 A 4 Press or to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2 To set the timer press gt instead of pressing Press or to highlight one of the following options then press A Program Select to set the Timer by day time duration and channel Off Select to turn off the Timer Your previous settings are saved If you selected Program in step 2 press and to set the day s hour minute AM PM duration and channel number Press or press to confirm each setting and move to the next setting Press to go back to the previous setting Press MENU to exit the setting screen An LED on the front panel will light indicating the Timer has been set Current Time You can set the current time 1 2 3 Press to select Current Time Press and to set the current time day hour minute and AM PM Press or press gt to confirm each setting and move to the next setting Press to go back the pr
8. p SOUND poe eet LIIE LT Button 13 VISUAL SEARCH 14 MUTING ad fd DVDIVCR Record Buttons lh 171 BD DVD TOP MENU MENU 18 POWER 20 FREEZE 24 PICTURE 22 WIDE 23 DISPLAY 24 te E oo E 27 CH 28 F1 F2 VOL M9 TVPOWER Description To be used only with your connected external equipment with visual search function Non operable button for TV Press to mute the sound Press again or press VOL to unmute Press to adjust the volume REC Press to record Pressing this button alone starts the recording process H REC PAUSE Press to pause the recording E REC STOP Press to stop the recording the connected equipment Press to turn on off the external equipment selected from the FUNCTION buttons 3 Press to turn on off the TV Press to freeze the current picture Press again to restore the picture For details see Using the FREEZE Button on page 47 Press repeatedly to cy ycle through the available video picture modes Vivid Standard Custom The video picture modes can be also accessed in the Video menu For details see Selecting Picture Options on page 59 Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Screen Mode setting The Wide Screen Mode setting can be also accessed in the Screen setting For details see Using the WIDE Button on page 49 and Wide Screen M
9. 41 F 5 C If the TV is transported directly from a cold to a warm location or if the room temperature changes suddenly the picture may be blurred or show poor color due to moisture condensation In this case please wait a few hours to Jet the moisture evaporate before turning on the TV o To obtain the best picture do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight Itis recommended to use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling or to cover the windows that face the screen with opaque drapery It is desirable to install the TV in aroom where the floor and walls are not of a reflective material O See pages 13 and 14 for more information on the installation CAUTION Use the following Sony appliance s only with the following TV STAND DEL NO KDF 50E2000 KDF 55E2000 KDF 42E2000 KDF 46E2000 SU RG11S SU RG12S SU RG12L Use with other TV STAND may cause instability and possibly result in injury To Customers Sufficient expertise is required for installing the specified product Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation Continued 3 For Customers in the United States This product contains mercury Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the United States For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Elec
10. 58 66 Parental Lock 58 68 Picture 57 59 Screen 57 64 Setup 58 71 Sound 57 62 Settings MENU 53 56 Setup settings 58 71 Sharpness adjusting 60 Show Hide Channels 66 Sound Mode 62 Sound settings 57 62 Speaker 17 63 Specifications 86 87 Steady Sound adjusting 62 described 10 Support Belt 14 Surround 62 T U Timer set current 72 TIMER indicator 12 TIMER LED 17 Timer setting 72 TOOLS button 40 Treble adjusting 62 Troubleshooting 80 83 Turning on off the TV 17 TV FUNCTION button 39 TV POWER button 40 TV Rating 70 TV VIDEO button 17 39 U S A Rating 70 Unrated 69 V VCR using with remote control 43 with cable box connecting 31 with cable connecting 30 Vertical Center 65 Vertical Size 65 VHF UHF jack described 19 Video 2 Component 73 VIDEO IN jacks described 19 Video inputs labeling 71 VIDEO AUDIO L R jacks described 19 VISUAL SEARCH 40 VOL button 40 VOLUME button 17 Volume Offset 62 W X Y WEGA Engine 9 Wide Mode 64 Wide Screen Mode described 9 89 For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at United States Canada 800 222 SONY 7669 1 877 899 SONY 7669 8 00 AM 10 00 PM EST Mon Fri 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern 10 30 AM 7 15 PM EST Sat Sun 8 00 AM 5 00 PM Wester
11. 9 Original source original size Standard definition source l High definition source You can also access the Wide Mode settings in the Screen settings For details see page 64 Wide Zoom Normal This mode is not available Full Zoom 49 Using the WIDE Button in PC Mode You can also access the PC Wide Mode settings in the Screen settings For details see page 64 Key Depending on the signal from your PC your TV will display black frame around the picture in various width 50 While in the PC Mode press the WIDE button to toggle through different wide screen modes to view the signal from your computer Resolution 1152 x 648 or lower PC Wide Mode Normal WIDE PG Wide Mode Full PC Wide Mode Full 2 PC Wide Mode Zoom Resolution 1152 x 648 or lower Less than 16 9 PC format l 16 9 or more than 16 9 PC format Incoming PC signal Normal Full 1 Full 2 Zoom Using the WIDE Button in PC Mode continued Resolution higher than 1152 x 648 WIDE PE Wide Mode Full 4 PC Wide Mode Full 2 PC Wide Mode Zoom Resolution higher than 1152 x 648 Less than 16 9 PC format 16 9 or more than 16 9 PC format Incoming PC signal Normal This mode is i This mode is not available i not available Full 1 Full 2 Zoom 51 AL Buryajey Using the Menus Overview of
12. Contamination on the Screen Surface The screen surface has a special coating to reduce reflections To prevent screen damage clean the screen as follows o Clean the screen with a soft cloth o To remove hard contamination use a cloth moistened with a solution of mild detergent and water Do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the TV It should only be sprayed to moisten the cleaning cloth o Do not use any type of abrasive pad alkaline cleaner acid cleaner scouring powder chemical cloth or solvent such as alcohol benzene or thinner as these may scratch the screen s coating Service Damage Requiring Service Do not attempt to service the set by yourself since opening l a S the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other N hazards Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards See Replacing the Lamp on page 76 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 t
13. TV s AUDIO OUT VAR FIX jacks to the audio receiver s audio LINE IN jacks Rear of TV AUDIO R Audio cable Audio receiver 37 AL ey Bunaeuu0g a Watching the TV Overview The table on the next page describes the buttons on the remote control Topic Page Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 38 ae Deena io aden ls Programming the Remote Control ga Ge eee eee Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 43 Special Buttons on the Remote Control 46 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA R6 batteries supplied by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment To avoid possible damage from battery leakage remove the batteries if you anticipate the remote control will not be used for an extended period Z Handle the remote control with care Avoid dropping it getting it wet or placing it in direct sunlight near a heater or in high humidity Your remote control can be programmed to operate most video equipment See Programming the Remote Control on page 41 38 Button Descriptions 1 i DEO SEER POWER Ty POWER a Co 20 ee aoe 3 g 4 5 6 7 j ARROUND e VE MDE 8 cle 4 10 11 Hoana oC Q VOL CH wm F O SONY The 5 but
14. TV PG Parental guidance suggested TV 14 Parents strongly cautioned TV MA Mature audience only Content Based Options V Fantasy Aaa DO Suggestive dialog rr ia Strong language S Sexual situations S V T Violence The content ratings will increase depending on the level of the age based rating For example a program with a TV PG V Violence rating may contain moderate violence while a TV 14 V Violence rating may contain more intense violence Canadian custom rating options If you selected Canada as the country of residence on page 69 the Custom Rating setting includes the following options If you selected U S A see page 69 Option Description English Rating C All children C8 C hildren 8 years and older l o G General programming H PG Parental guidance 14400 Viewers 14 and older D 18 Adult programming French Rating G General programming A 8 ans Not recommended for ages under 8 13 ans Not recommended for ages under 13 16ans Not recommended for ages under 16 1 8 ans Programming restricted to adults U S A Rating See TV Rating above for details 70 2 Select Settings 3 Highlight 4 Press to select Accessing the Setup Settings To highlight an option and to change settings press 4 9 Press to confirm the selection To exit the Setup press Ga Selecting Setup Options Option Caption Vis
15. U sound m m m m Dark poor or no picture m screen lit good sound mi m No color dark picture color is Q not correct Only snow and noise appear on the screen Double images m m m Dotted lines or stripes oO m m m Black box on screen Black bands appear at the top E and bottom of the screen Certain programs onDVDor 0 other digital sources display a loss of detail especially during fast motion or dark scenes If your TV does not turn on and a red light keeps flashing your TV may need service Call your local Sony Service Center Make sure the power cord is plugged in Press POWER on the front of the TV Press TV VIDEO to cycle through the connected video sources Try another channel it could be station trouble Adjust the Picture Mode option in the Picture setting see page 59 Adjust the Brightness option in the Picture setting see page 60 Check the antenna cable connections Adjust the Color option in the Picture setting see page 60 Check the antenna cable connections Try another channel it could be station trouble Press ANT to change the input mode see page 39 Adjust the antenna Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars neon signs or hair dryers Using a highly directional outdoor antenna ora cable may solve the problem You have selected a text option in the Setup setting and no text is available See page 71 to reset Setup selections To turn
16. c eee 66 Accessing the Parental Lock Settings 68 Selecting Parental Lock Options Viewing Blocked Programs cccccccceeeee Selecting Custom Rating Options Accessing the Setup Settings cc ccsseeeee Selecting Setup Options 0 cee eee Programming Caption Vision CC OVOIVIOW ccccteeccetecceneeseenteecssneeeeesueteaseeteenuaseenss 75 Contacting SONY assinei niii 75 Replacing the Lamp c scccsseesseeecseeeneeee 76 How to Replace the Lamp cc cece 76 Troubleshooting siiis ndalonin 80 Remote Control 0 0 ccccccccccccssssceeceeeessaeeeeens 80 Picturet accra ka tn bet ese Marat aad ee 81 SOUNG Leics Nahe eid 82 GANS S aloes we scveisesdocessbindsnaneeartesenesaeivedaneandies 82 G neral vnen apia aed 83 PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart 85 Specifications Introducing the TV Welcome Package Contents Features Thank you for purchasing this Sony s HD LCD projection TV This manual is for models KDF 42E2000 US model only KDF 46E2000 KDF 50E2000 and KDF 55E2000 Along with your new TV the packing box contains a remote control and two AA R6 batteries See page 87 for the complete list of packaging contents Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include Q WEGA Engine Delivers superb picture quality from any video source by minimizing the signal deterioration cause
17. channel number Display SAT Guide stu SAT Menu Select item To Do This Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause Select a channel Co 0 9 ENT X CH 4 S MD saactiatatatacatetinaaet S JUMP g gt oO od lt DISPLAY GUIDE MENU t gt Press gt gt ad H press again to resume normal playback 0 9 ENT TVVIDEO To Do This Press Step through different tracks of the disc Step through different chapters of the disc Select a track directly Display the disc menu or top menu Display the system MENU Operate the DVD menu BD DVD MENU or t to fast reverse or PP to fast forward the dise when pressed duri ing play back Pl to step forward or ked to step backward 0 9 ENT TOP MENU MENU tte 43 Operating a Blu ray Disc Player BD To Do This Press _ To Do This Press _ Activate the remote control to operate Step through different 44 to fast reverse or PP to the Blu ray Disc player BD DVD FUNCTION tracks of the disc fast forward the disc when pressed during playback Turn on off POWER Display the POP UP menu D BD DVD MENU Play Cc Display the dise menu DVD BD DVD MENU Stop E Display the top menu BD BD DVD TOP MENU Pause H press again to resume S Display the top menu DVD BD DVD TOP MEN normal playback tte Operate the menu Operating a 5 1ch DVD AV System Sony DAV To Do This Press To Do This Press
18. life Avoid touching the front glass of a new lamp or the glass of the lamp receptacle This may reduce picture quality or lamp life 4 Remove the outside lamp cover 5 Remove the lamp door Turn the knob counterclockwise to OPEN and pull out the cover Lamp door G6 Pull out the lamp Hook a finger through the loop of the lamp handle and pull the handle upwards Then pull the lamp straight out Oe The lamp is very hot immediately after use Never touch the glass portion of the lamp or the surrounding parts After the used lamp has cooled place it into the empty box of the replacement lamp Never put the used lamp into a plastic bag Continued 77 uoneunojuj 48410 78 7 Put the new lamp into its place Mount the new lamp securely Failure to do so may cause a fire or the screen to go dark Z If the lamp is not securely reattached the self diagnostic function may be triggered and the POWER indicator flashes three times see page 12 8B Reattach the lamp door Turn the knob back to CLOSE and secure the cover 10 Select the Lamp Replacement option MENU gt Settings gt Setup menu and follow the on screen procedure 5 Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL 2400 replacement lamp Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging in unplugging the connecting cords Rough handling may cause the TV to fall damaging the
19. the TV Outputs the audio signal The CHANNEL button has a tactile dot Use the tactile dot asa reference when operating the TV 17 AL 24 Bupnponuj Side and Rear Panel 18 VHF U HF SVIDEO VIDEO R mae E AUDO lt DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT O PCM DOLBY DIGITAL en i i Jack Description 1 HD DVD IN 2 Connects to your equipment s component video YPsPrR output jacks Component video 1080i 720p provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO 4 of rear panel or the composite video 480p 480i 6 of rear panel connections see page 19 When Auto is selected for the Video 2 Component option in the Setup settings the component video function will be the default EEE stream when present see page 73 gt VIDEO IN 2 Connects to the composite video output jack on n your camcorder or other video equipment S Za When connecting composite video to VIDEO IN 2 be sure to select Video 2 S Component to Off in the Setup settings to activate both audio and video a function for composite connection see page 73 3 AUDIO IN 2 Connects to the audio L R output jacks of your equipment such as camcorder or other video a L MONO R equipment which you want an easy access lt 4 VIDEO IN 1 Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other vi
20. 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced syne negative Ps 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Pr 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms AUDIO VAR FIX OUT l 500 mVrms at the maximum volume setting Variable 500 mVrms Fixed Impedance output 2 kilohms Digital Audio Optical Output l Optical Rectangular 1 PCM Dolby Digital Speaker output 12W 12W_ Power requirement ee 120 V 60Hz Power consumption In use 200 W In standby 0 8 W 86 Dimensions W H D Mass Supp Remote Control AA R6 Batteries lied Accessories Quick Setup Guide A y Card Product Registration Card KDF 42E2000 KDF 46E2000 KDF 50E2000 KDF 55E2000 KDF 42E2000 KDF 46E2000 KDF 50E2000 34 kg 75 Ib 999 x 722 x 357 mm 39 9 8 x 28 1 2 x 14 1 8 inches 1096 x 766 x 382 mm 43 1 4 x 30 4 x 15 8 inches 1184 x 827 x 408 mm 46 9 8 x 32 5 8 x 16 8 inches 1301 x 907 x 442 mm 51 1 4 x 35 7 4 x 17 1 2 inches 25 3 kg 55 8 Ib 27 kg 59 5 Ib 29 3 kg 64 7 Ib Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Non metric weights and measures are approximate Optional accessories COuvovdUOCULUD D HDMI cable HDMI to DVI cable Component video cable S VIDEO cable A V cable Audio cable Optical cable TV Stand SU RGIIS for KDF 42E2000 SU RG12S for KDF 46E2000 SU RG12L for KDF 50 55E2000 Lamp XL 2400 Ultra High Pressure Lamp The availability of optional accessories depends on stock 87 uo eunojuj 48410 Ind
21. 39 Programming the Remote Control 0 0 41 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Contro tatcscissittccciioeet vtscshe cease teteortele cenit 43 Special Buttons on the Remote Control 46 Using the TOOLS Button eee 46 Using the TOOLS Button in PC Mode 46 Using the JUMP Button cece 47 Using the FREEZE Button 47 Using the GUIDE Button 48 Using the WIDE Button cc ceeceeeeee 49 Using the WIDE Button in PC Mode 50 Using the WIDE Button in PC Mode continued 51 Overview of MENU Navigating and Selecting Items Using External Inputs in MENU Using Favorites in MENU 00 ccc cccceeeceseseeees Using Cable in MENU 00 tccccccccsessceeesseeseeees Using Antenna in MENU cccceeeeseeeeeees Using Settings in MENU eeeeesseeeeeees ii P E iF i Cs a OVOIVIOW wicccccsacecevcctscesecnssdcnsstneccsvesssinevsciensnsnacscaes 57 Accessing the Picture Settings c00 59 Selecting Picture Options cece 59 Accessing the Sound Settings 000 62 Selecting Sound Options eee 62 Accessing the Screen Settings ccccseee 64 Selecting Screen Options eee 64 Accessing the Channel Settings 66 Selecting Channel Options
22. 4 336 337 345 346 347 Kenwood 314 336 332 337 LG 332 LXI SEARS 332 305 330 335 338 Magnavox 308 309 310 Marantz 314 336 337 Mae a Memorex 309 335 Minolta 305 304 Mitsubishi MGA 323 324 325 326 Multitech 325 338 321 a om 3 Optimus E DONA Sue ag Panasonic 308 309 306 307 Pentax _ 305 304 a Philco 308 309 Philips 308 309 310 Quasar 308 309 306 RCA PROSCAN 304 305 308 309 311 312 313 310 329 Realistic 309 330 328 335 Sansui Manufacturer Samsung Sanyo Scott 7 Code 322 313 321 Sharp Signature 2000 M Ward SV2000 338 Sylvania 308 309 338 310 Symphonic 338 l Tashiro 332 Tatung 314 336 337 pe Teac 314 336 338 337 Technics 309 308 Toshiba 312 31 Wards 327 328 335 331 332 Yamaha 314 330 336 337 Zenith 331 Cable Boxes Manufacturer Code Sony Hamlin Regal Jerrold 301 202 203 204 General Inst 205 206 207 208 Motorola 218 222 Pioneer Scientific Atlanta Tocom Zenith rs v niy PAS R N N aS Satellite Receivers Manufacturer Code Sony 801 Dish Network 810 Echostar SiO General Electric 802 Hitachi 805 Hughes 804 Woo 810 Mitsubishi 809 Panasonic 803 Philips sil RCA PROSCAN 802 808 Toshiba 806 807 Samsung t2 If an Aiwa VCR does not work even though you enter the code for Aiwa enter the code for Son
23. 5 and 5 Vertical Center Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down in the window Available only in Wide Zoom Zoom and PC Wide modes Press or and press to choose a correction between 5 and 5 Vertical Size Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture Available only in Wide Zoom Zoom and PC Zoom modes Press or and press to choose a correction between 5 and 5 65 sumes y Burn Accessing the Channel Settings 2 Select Settings 3 Highlight 4 Press to select To highlight an option and to change settings press gt Press 4 to confirm the selection To exit the Channel press Caz Selecting Channel The Channel settings include the following options Options Option Description Favorite Lets you set up a list of your favorite channels For details see Channels Using Favorites in MENU on page 54 Digital Channels Add Select to add digital channels Auto Program Automatically sets up the channe list on the TV for all receivable channels for the current input VHF UHF or CABLE Select to start the Auto Program Channels that you set to Hidden can only be accessed with the 0 9 EN buttons Auto Program may take up to 20 to 50 minutes to complete A progres
24. 60Hz panic fears froma personal computer In plug and ld play Signals v with 60Hz vertical fenuey will a selected automatically LD on _ A Noise may be detected under certain conditions if unsupported signals a are used you will see 85 uo eunojuj 48410 Specifications Projection System 3 LCD Panels 1 lens projection system a LCD Panel CZO 0 73 inch TET LCD panel tL 380 lt 790 pixels _ ita ei ens Projection Lens High Performance large diameter hybrid lens F 4 i eee EEE Antenna E 75 ohm external terminal for VHF UHF Hia Lamp 100W XL 2400 Ultra High Pressure Lamp Television System NTSC American TV Standard ATSC 8VSB terrestrial ATSC compliant 8VSB Conti cee eee Visible Screen Size Picture measured KDF 42E2000 42 inches diagonally KDF 46E2000 46 inches KDF 50E2000 50 inches KDF 55E2000 55 inches Channel Coverage Terrestrial analog 2 69 Cable TV analog 11235 Terrestrial digital r Cable TV digital Bso S Number of Inputs Outputs E HDN ee HDMI IN 2 Video ey 1080i 720p 480p 480i PC 1 Audio Two channel linear PCM 32 44 1 and 48 kHz 16 20 and 24 bit Video IN 3 total 1 on side panel 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative S Video IN l Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative C 0 286 Vp P Burst signal 75 ohms Audio IN 5 total a on side panel 500 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance 47 kilohms Component Video Input 3 YPpPr 1 on side panel Y
25. Caption Vision CC 74 If you selected the Program option under Caption Vision CC see page 71 you can change the following settings Option Description Basic Allows you to select analog closed caption options CC1 CC2 Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects CC3 CC4 ofa program Should be set to CC1 for most programs Text Text2 Displays network station information presented using Text3 Text4 either half or the whole screen if available Digital cC Allows you to set digital closed captioning to Basic or Advanced Advanced Allows you to select advanced digital closed caption options Select from the available options Advanced Allows you to make additional settings for digital closed caption Settings options Select from As Broadcast Small Text Large Text and Custom Custom Allows you to customize the following settings Character Size l Small Standard Large ans Sue SSS a Character Color Color 1 8 Character Opacity Solid Translucent Edge Color Color 1 8 Edge Type None Raised Depressed Outline Left Shadow Right Shadow None Color 1 8 Background Color Background Opacity Window Color Window Opacity None Color 1 8 Solid Translucent analog according to the Code of Federal Regulations 47 CFR 15 119 digital according to the Code of Federal Regulations 47 CFR 15 122 Other Information Overview Contacting Sony This chapter includes the follow
26. DOLBY Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are DIGITAL trademarks of Dolby Laboratories This TV incorporates High Definition m m Multimedia Interface HDMI technology HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC anarie Important Safety Instructions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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 manufacturers 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
27. DRC Palette page 61 oe a Advanced Iris page 59 Advanced Settings D oe N Picture page 60 page 61 te Brightness page 60 a i Color page 60 S Hue page 60 a Color Temp page 60 Sharpness page 60 Noise Reduction page 60 Sound Mode page 62 MTS page 63 a Reset page 62 Alternate Audio page 63 o Treble page 62 Speaker page 63 Bass page 62 Audio Out page 63 Balance page 62 AN Sync page 63 Steady Sound page 62 Volume Offset page 62 Surround page 62 BBE page 62 Wide Mode page 64 iima 4 PC Wide Mode page 64 ee oe Auto Wide page 65 _ ae 4 3 Default page 65 w Display Area page 65 Horizontal Center page 65 Vertical Center page 65 Vertical Size page 65 Continued 57 Seitings Allows you to set change Channel Favorite Channels page 66 j Digital Channels page 66 Auto Program page 66 oo Show Hide Channels page 66 Label Channels page 67 ci nnn Diagnostics page 67 Hin TA Digital Rating page 68 Unrated page 69 Change Password page 69 Select Country page 69 Caption Vision CC page 71 Info Banner page 71 Label Video Inputs page 71 we Clock Timers page 72 on Language page 72 Video 2 Component page 73 Menu Color page 73 a CineMotion page 73 Cooling Mode page 73 Lamp Replacement page 73 Product Information page 73 58 Accessing the Picture Settings
28. EO cable Rear of TV a 3 Coaxial cable Satellite antenna cable A V cable S VIDEO cable 26 Equipment with Disconnect all power sources before making any connections Digital Audio You can use the TV s DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT jack to connect a Optical digital audio device that is PCM Dolby Digital compatible such as an audio amplifier Using an optical audio cable connect the device s OPTICAL IN jack to the TV s DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT jack Rear of TV DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT PCMIDOLBY DIGIT m A Optical audio cable Audio amplifier OPTICAL IN 27 AL ey Bunaeuu0g a Setting Up the Channel List Using Initial Setup 28 After you finish connecting the TV you can run the Initial Setup to create a list of available analog and digital channels The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time after hooking it up If you choose to set up the channels at a later time select the Auto Program option to scan available channels see page 66 9 The Auto Program setup in the initial setup does not apply for installations that use a cable box for all channel selection To run Initial Setup the first time you turn on your TV 1 Press O to turn on the TV ie Sip The Initial Setup screen appears ee 2 Press or to highlight the on screen display language Then press
29. IN input is in use surround sound such as AC 3 and DTS cannot be input Change the sound setting for the external input device to Linear PCM Make sure that the antenna is connected with 75 ohm coaxial cable Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords To avoid TV interference make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box s remote control Then press TV FUNCTION once the TV indicator lights up and adjust the TV s volume The TV s audio might be set to Auto SAP or Mono when it might be better set to Stereo In the Sound setting see page 63 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 63 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 63 Confirm DVD player set top box audio settings Select 2 channel LPCM audio Probiem Possible Remedies Cannot receive upper channels UHF when using an antenna Cannot receive any channels when using cable TV Cannot receive or select channels Some digital cable channels are not being displayed 82 a m m m Press ANT to select
30. MENU MENU provides one button access for controlling your TV It enables you to perform a variety of tasks intuitively with a control panel on the screen rather than a variety of remote control button presses When you press the Cw gt button you can select from basic TV functions External Inputs Favorites Cable Antenna or adjust TV settings Press MENU on the remote MENU control panel appears K Pe xt 2 Press to highlight the item 52 The MENU screen gives you access to the following items icon Description The External Inputs feature lets you select equipment that is connected to your TV such as a DVD player You can assign a label to your equipment or skip unused inputs conveniently For details see page 54 il External Inputs The Favorites feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite BY channels that you specify For details see page 54 Favorites The Cable feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the cable input i gt snu ni ey Bursn antenna input i The Settings feature lets you adjust the Picture Sound Screen Channel dei Parental Lock or Setup settings For details see page 56 53 Navigating and Selecting Items Use your remote control to navigate through MENU and the settings t Using External Inputs in MENU The External Inputs feature let
31. OPEN TIMER LAMP POWER E POWER A m l m Le SEP a Wg CHANNEL 16 item Description 1 MENU i o om TV VIDEO eo VOLUME oe 2 CHANNEL TIMER LED LAMP LED POWER E Infrared Receiver caro cael Speaker Press to display MENU to activate the j gt and buttons Press again to exit MENU to activate the TV VIDEO VOLUME and CHANNEL buttons Press to confirm the selection or setting Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV s video inputs Press to adjust the volume Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold either or When lit in orange indicates one of the timers is set When it is set this LED will remain lit even if the TV i is turned off For details see page 12 Flashes in red when the lamp for the light source has burned out For details see Replacing the Lamp on page 76 Lights up in green when the TV is turned on If the LED blinks in red continuously this may indicate the display unit needs servicing see contacting Sony information on page 2 When the red LED blinks only three times the lamp door of the lamp unit or the lamp itself is not securely attached see page 78 Receives IR signals from the remote control Do not put anything near the sensor as its ts function may be affected Press to turn on and off
32. S ONY 2 681 559 13 1 LCD Projection TV HD TV Operating Instructions KDF 42E2000 KDF 46E2000 KDF 50E2000 a lt KDF 55E2000 DTV A 2006 Sony Corporation Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you cal upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at http Awww sony com tvsupport or to speak with a support representative United States Canada 1 800 222 SONY 7669 1 877 899 SONY 7669 8 00 AM 10 00 PM EST Mon Fri 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern 10 30 AM 7 15 PM EST Sat Sun 8 00 AM 5 00 PM Western Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure
33. TV the TV stand and the floor The used lamp For customers in the United States This product contains mercury Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the United States For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industry Alliance http Awww eiae org Q Do not leave the used lamp near flammable materials or within the reach of children Q Do not pour water onto the used lamp or put any object inside the lamp Doing so may cause the lamp to burst For replacement lamp information visit U S http www sonystyle com tv Canada http www sonystyle ca tv 79 uo eunojuj 48410 Troubleshooting If you have additional questions service needs or technical assistance related to the use of your Sony FV please visit our website or call one of the following numbers http Avww sony com TV support 1 800 222 SONY 7669 for US 1 877 899 SON Y 7669 for Canada Remote Control Problem Remote control does not operate Cannot change channels with the remote control Remote control does not operate non Sony video equipment 80 Possible Remedies m m m The batteries could be weak Replace the batteries Check the orientation of the batteries Press TV FUNCTION once and the TV indicator lights up You may have inadvertently pressed SAT CABLE FUNCTION which changes the remote control to SAT or CABLE mode Make sure this
34. U to exit the settings Display diagnostics information about the Current Channel and TV This can be useful in providing information to an authorized technician or repair person 67 sumes y buisn Accessing the Parental Lock Settings 1 Press MENU 2 Select Settings 3 Highlight 000000 4 Press to select To highlight an option and to change settings press Press to confirm the selection To exit the Parental Lock press Gz The Parental Lock setting allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels Z A password needs to be setup before Parental Lock settings can be accessed for the first time This password is required for any future access to the Parental Lock settings If you have lost your password see Lost password on page 83 Selecting Parental The Parental Lock settings include the following options Lock Options Option Description or a Rating Off Turn Parental Lock off No programs are if you arg not familiar Turn ratings on off and blocked from viewing See below for turning with the Parental select a rating system off the Digital Rating Guideline rating system Child Maximum ratings permitted are you should select Child U S TV Y TV G G Youth or Young Adult to Canada C G TV Y help simplify the rating Youth Maximum ratings permitted are selec
35. V cable to connect the DVD player s AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV s AUDIO IN jacks 2 Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player s S VIDEO jack to the TV s S VIDEO jack Rear of TV S VIDEO Fr AUDIO R AUDIO L AN cable If your DVD player is not equipped with S VIDEO use a VIDEO cable yellow instead of the S VIDEO cable To watch a DVD press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input VIDEO 1 in the illustration If you have a non Sony DVD player and want to set up the TV remote control to operate it you must program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on page 41 5 To control DVD functions with the TV remote control see Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer on page 43 To easily identify equipment connected to the TV see the instructions for setting up Label Video Inputs on page 71 Personal Computer If you want to use your TV as your computer monitor you can connect your PC to the TV To connect a PC personal computer You have a choice of connecting PC to the TV s HDMI 6 Input or HDMI 7 Input only with HDMI connection HDMI to DVI cable will carry digital video from your PC to TV To listen to audio from your PC you will need to connect audio cable Rear of TV HDMI to cable DVI cable To audio output jack 35 AL ey Bunaeuu0g a Camcorder or Vide
36. ating Change Password Select to change your passw ord Select Country USA Select to use U S A ratings see below Canada Select to use Canadian ratings see page 70 To deactivate the parental control feature Q Set Rating and Digital Rating if available to Off when in the Parental Lock setting To change the password In the Parental Lock setting use the arrow buttons to highlight Change Password and press to select it 2 Enter anew four digit password using the 0 9 buttons sumes y buisn 3 Confirm the new password by entering it again 4 Press MENU to exit the setting screen You can view a blocked program by entering the password 1 Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program 2 Enter your password using the 0 9 buttons Parental Lock will be canceled temporarily until you turn your TV off US custom rating options If you selected U S A as the country of residence see above the Custom Rating setting includes the following options If you selected Canada see page 70 Option Description Movie Rating G All children and general audiences PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Parental guidance for children under 13 R Restricted viewing parental guidance i 1S suggested for children under 17 NC 17 No one 17 and under and X 69 TV Rating Age Based Options Block programs TV Y All children by their rating TV Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older content or both TV G General audience
37. cturer s Codes listed on page 42 If more than one code number is listed try entering from the code listed first 1 Press and hold the 23 23 or G23 FUNCTION button you want to program on the remote control and press the button simultaneously The selected FUNCTION button BD DVR VCR DVD or SAT CABLE will flash Enter the three digit manufacturer s code number using the buttons while FUNCTION button is lit If the code is not entered within 10 seconds you must start from step 1 again Press the button When the programming is correct the selected FUNCTION button flashes twice When not correct the button flashes five times AL Bulyajeyy Z While 23 7 and 5 buttons are labeled as such you can still program any of your connected equipment using any one of the buttons regardless of the label For example 3 button can be programmed to operate your VCR If you have a DVD VCR combo that you want to operate with your TV remote control you can program with the m3 or 4 or even the but remember which button you have programmed for your particular use To check if the code works Aim your TV s remote control at the equipment and press the green 5 button If the equipment turns on and off the programming is completed If not try the next code listed If no code is input within the above specified time or an invalid or incorrect code number is input the remote control auto
38. d by digital to analog conversion and stabilizing the signal processing This engine features unique Sony technology including DRC Digital Reality Creation MF V1 Unlike conventional line doublers the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal s NTSC waveform with the near HD equivalent by digital mapping processing The DRC Palette option lets you customize the level of detail Reality and smoothness Clarity Integrated HDTV You can watch digital televised programs and enjoy the improved audio video quality offered by these programs Advanced Iris Automatically detects the brightness of the screen By adjusting the iris shutter this feature can provide you with the best contrast and brightness from one scene to the next for your TV viewing MENU Sony s unique user interface provides easy access to useful TV functions such as external inputs switch among connected equipments favorite channels create a list of your favorite channels cable channels view cable channels antenna channels view antenna channels or to customize your TV settings Wide Screen Mode Allows you to watch 4 3 normal broadcasts in wide screen mode 16 9 aspect ratio CineMotion Using the reverse 3 2 pull down technology the CineMotion feature provides smoother picture movement when playing back movies or other video sources on film Parental Control Downloadable digital rating and V Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitab
39. deo equipment that has S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the composite video d6 5 VHF UHF RF input that connects to your cable and VHF UHF antenna signal CABLE 6 VIDEO IN 1 3 Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your VCR or other video VIDEO equipment A third composite video and audio VIDEO 2 is located on the left side panel of L MONO the TV AUDIO R DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input ofa digital audio component that is PCM Dolby Digital OPTICAL OUT compatible PCM DOLBY DIGITAL 8 HDMI IN 6 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface provides an uncompressed all digital HDMI audio video interface between this TV and any HDMI equipped audio video equipment such R AUDIO L as a set top box Blu ray Disc player DYD player A V receiver as well as PC HDMI supports enhanced or high definition video plus two channel digital audio You can also connect a DVI equipped device to your TV by using an HDMI to DVI cable 9 HDMIIN 7 When HDMI to DVI cable is used to connect your equipment for video be sure to use audio cable for the sound See page 35 for connecting to your personal computer 10 Service Port For service use only 4 AUDIO OUT Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment You can use VAR FIX L R these outputs to listen to your TV s audio through your stereo system 2 HD DVD IN 4 5 Connects to
40. des 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 NEC Refer to section 54 300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding ___ Antenna lead in wire Antenna lead in wire NEC Section 810 20 Electrical service equipment Grounding conductors NEC section 810 21 round clamps Power service grounding electrode system NEC Art NEC National 250 Part H Electrical Code Cleaning E Clean the rear cover area of the TV regularly Dust in the rear cover area may cause a problem with the cooling system of the TV set o Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft cloth To remove dust from the screen wipe it gently with a soft cloth Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened with solution of mild soap and warm water Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine for cleaning If the picture becomes dark after using the TV for a long period of time it may be necessary to clean the inside of the TV Consult qualitied service personnel o Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this unit Cleaning this unit with a plugged AC power cord may result in electric shock On
41. ed off Lamp Replacement message appears The replacement lamp does not light up 84 m m m 4 Position your TV away from such light sources It is time for you to replace the projection lamp used in you TV Turn to page 76 on How to Replace the Lamp and follow the direction on replacing the lamp Use only the lamp designated for your TV model After the lamp is replaced select the Lamp Replacement option then select Start in the Setup menu The lamp door or lamp might not be securely attached Repeat the steps on page 76 to ensure that they are both installed securely PC Input Signa COmpPANDUI Chart Resolution Horizontal Vertical VESA standard Signals n 7 Horizontal x Vertical frequency kHz frequency Hz Dot Line 4 Rete mace 640 x 480 375 75 640 x 480 43 3 85 aca FT ee a eee aee S ane SVGA 800 x 600 35 2 56 v ae al aa oee ae 3 re ak S ee eal o a EEr 1024 x 768 56 5 70 v 1024 xX 768 60 75 v Tree Tr eae spinon e E PS aaa 1280 x 768 47 8 60 v 1152 n y 648 40 3 60 CVT ef j Coitesponding to the VGA signal These signals do not support Normal display mode ikk Coordinated Video Timing Za This TV does not support Syne on Green or Composite Sync 4 Ifa signal other than in the above chart i is pur it may not be e displayed properly or may not be displayed as you set For the best picture quality it is recommended to use signals with a
42. emote control to operate your cable box see Programming the Remote Control on page 41 Q Use the TV s remote control to change channels on your TV when the signal is not scrambled Your TV s tuner provides a better picture quality than the output of your cable box Disconnect all power sources before making any connections Connect the CATV cable to the single input jack of the splitter 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the output jack of the splitter to he TV s CABLE jack Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter s other output jack to the cable box s input jack Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box s output jack to the VCR s RF input jack Use an A V cable to connect the cable box s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks ao a kh Ww Use an A V and S VIDEO cables to connect the VCR s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks Z if your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO use a VIDEO cable yellow instead of the S VIDEO cable T Run initial Setup as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 28 To view scrambled channels 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 31 AL ey Bunaeuu0g a Rear of TV S VIDEO cable Coaxial CATV cable cable oom ws i 1 Splitter 3 A V cable
43. evious setting Press MENU to exit the setting screen Language Select to display all on screen settings in your language of choice English Espa ol Fran ais Option Description Video 2 Auto Select to switch automatically Component between the component video jacks YPsPr AUDIO L MONOY AUDIO R and the composite video jacks VIDEO AUDIO L MONO AUDIO R on the left side of the TV VIDEO HD DVD 2 IN depending on the cable connection If you choose to use the composite connection for Video 2 Component be sure to select Off to activate for composite use Off Select to activate the composite video jacks VIDEO AUDIO L MONOY AUDIO R on the left side of the TV Menu Color Enables you to select a specific color for the on screen settings CineMotion Select Auto to optimize the sereen display automatically detecting film content and applying a reverse 3 2 pulldown process Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural looking Select Off to disable the detection a Cooling Mode Select High to use the TV at an altitude of 5 000 feet d 500m or higher Select Normal to use the TV at normal altitude a Lamp When the lamp nears the end of its life a message will appear gt Replacement every time the TV is turned on After the lamp is replaced V select this option then follow the steps on screen Product Select to display information about your TV model amp Information 73 Programming
44. ex 0 9 buttons 39 4 3 Default 65 5 1 Channel DVD using with remote control 44 A A V Sync 63 Adding channels to the channel list 66 Adjusting audio Steady Sound 62 Advanced Iris 59 Advanced Settings 61 Alternate Audio 63 ANT button 39 AUDIO L R jacks described 19 Audio Out 63 AUDIO OUT jack described 19 Audio receiver connecting 37 Auto Program 66 Auto Wide 65 B Balance adjusting 62 Bass adjusting 62 Batteries inserting in remote 38 BBE 62 Blu ray Disc player using with remote control 44 Brightness adjusting 60 Cc Cable connecting with VCR 30 using with remote control 43 Cable Box connecting with VCR 31 Camcorder connection 36 Caption Vision programming 74 Caption Vision CC 71 88 Change Password 69 CHANNEL button 17 Channel settings 58 66 Channel Show Hide 66 Channels Auto Program 66 creating labels 67 CineMotion 9 73 Clear White 61 Clock Timers 72 Closed caption modes 71 Color Temp adjusting 60 Color adjusting 60 Connecting Audio receiver 37 Camcorder 36 DVD player 33 34 Personal Computer 35 VCR 30 32 Cooling Mode 73 D Diagnostics 67 Digital Channels 66 Digital Rating 68 Digital subchannels 48 Display Area 65 DISPLAY button 40 Display turning off 40 DRC Mode 60 DRC Palette 61 DVD player using with remote control 43 with A V connectors connecting 34 with component video connectors connecting 33 E English Rating 70 ENT button 39 E
45. f gt y Easy control Variable The TV s speakers are turned off and the audio Q of volume output from your audio system can still be adjustments 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 volume control to adjust the volume and other settings through your audio system 4 The MUTING button on your remote control is available when Audio Out is set to Variable and does not function when set to Fixed AN Syne Off 1 2 3 Use this option to make adjustments to audio and video synchronization when you have external equipment connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT of the TV Select Off factory default setting to make no adjustments Select 1 2 or 3 to adjust so that the video and audio from your connected external equipment are in sync 63 2 Select Settings 3 Highlight 4 Press to select To highlight an option and to change settings press Press F to confirm the selection To exit the Screen press Car Selecting Screen Options amp Wide Mode is unavailable while in Freeze page 47 64 The Screen settings include the following options Option Description Wide Mode Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture to fill the 16 9 Select a screen screen keeping the
46. he TV in a manner other than the specified manner and without the specified number of persons it may drop and a serious injury may be caused Be sure to follow the instructions mentioned below O Carry the TV with the specified number of persons see page 13 Oo Hold the TV tightly when carrying it E Before carrying the TV disconnect any accessories or cables About the TV Although the TV is made with high precision technology black dots may appear or bright points of light red blue or green may appear constantly on the screen This is a structural property of the panel and is not a defect Installation O If direct sunlight or other strong illumination shines on the screen part of the screen may appear white due to reflections from behind the screen This is a structural property of the TV Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight o The picture quality may be affected by your viewing position For the best picture quality install your TV according to Recommended Viewing Area on page 15 Oo When installing your TV against a wall keep it at least 4 inches 10 cm away from the wall Projection Lamp Oo Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source It is time to replace the lamp with a new one not supplied when the message Projection lamp is nearing end of life Please replace the lamp appeared on the screen the lamp replacement indicator on the fron
47. ilable for TV mode only Using the TOOLS The TOOLS button is also available while in PC input mode The Tools Button in PC Mode menu items are different from your TV and other video inputs Close i Picture Mode see page 59 Sound Mode see page 62 i Wide Mode T see page 64 Caption Vision CC see page 71 46 Using the JUMP Button Using the FREEZE Button The JUMP button allows you to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that was selected JUMP 2 m Previous channel The FREEZE button allows you to temporarily capture a program s picture You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers recipes etc To cancel FREEZE and return to normal viewing press the FREEZE button again FREEZE onnon jjv Frozen picture 47 AL Buryajey Using the GUIDE Button 48 Press GUIDE on the TV s remote control to display the Program Guide The Program Guide lets you review program information if it is available from the broadcaster in the information banner Channel number call letters etc Information Banner Provide channel number program title description program duration time remaining rating information closed caption availability etc Channel list Program Options When available from the broadcaster Using the Program Guide The Program Guide allows you to select the channel
48. ing topics Topic Page Contacting Sony 75 Replacing the Lamp i 76 Troubleshooting PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart Specifications Optional accessories 87 Index 88 If after reading these operating instructions you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television please contact our Customer Information Services Center Visit http www sony com T Vsupport uon eunojuj 48410 a US 1 800 222 SONY 7669 Canada _1 877 899 SONY 7669 Before calling Sony customer support please write down the model and serial numbers of your TV 75 Replacing the Lamp How to Replace the Lamp 76 The Projection lamp like all lamps will eventually lose brightness and functionality which affects the overall performance of your Television How long the Lamp maintains its brightness will vary depending upon your usage and environmental conditions To maintain the quality of your viewing experience Sony recommends that you replace the Lamp 1 after approximately 8 000 hours of use the TV will display a message reminding you to replace the lamp 2 when the screen becomes dark or the color looks unusual or 3 when the LAMP indicator on the front of the TV flashes N WARNING Electric appliances can cause fire or high temperature resulting in injury or death Be sure to follow the instructions below 1 Use a Sony XL 2400 replacement lamp not supplied for replace
49. io cable 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 oo Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV S VIDEO cable ith S VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIOR AUDIOL VIDEO S VIDEO Audio cable 21 AL ey Bunaeuu0g a Basic Connections 22 The way in which you connect your TV will vary depending on how your home receives a signal antenna and satellite cable and cable box and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR If You Are Connecting See Page Cable System and or VHF UHF Antenna 23 System HD Cable Box HD Satellite Box 24 Equipment with DVI Connection 25 Satellite Receiver and Cable Antenna 26 Equipment with Digital Audio Optical 27 If you are connecting a VCR Q See the connections described on pages 30 and 31 Cable System and or VHF UHF Antenna System 00w JUNR ANT FREEZE oe ae a ANT button Connecting a cable system and or an external VHF UHF antenna to the VHF UHF input and or CABLE will allow you to enjoy high definition and standard definition digital programming if available in your area along with the standard definition analog programming This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for bo
50. ion CC Co The Setup settings include the following options 2 Description gt Allows you to select from four closed caption modes for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning E On Caption Vision is turned on Q Off Caption Vision is turned off Program Allows you to set basic and advanced Info Banner Label Video Inputs Caption Vision options See Programming Caption Vision CC on page 74 Set to On or Off Select On to display the program name time remaining and other information if the broadcaster offers this service Also displays when the channel is changed or the DISPLAY button is pressed Allows you to label the audio video equipment you have connected to the TV so you can identify them when using TV VIDEO When in this setting T Press or to highlight an input to label then press to select it 2 Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the labels 3 Press to select the equipment you connected to each of the inp t jacks on the back of your TV Select Skip if you do not have any equipment connected to a particular input Video 1 7 DVD Cable Box Satellite BD VCR Receiver DVR Game Camcorder PC Edit Skip a PC label is available for Video 6 and Video 7 only Continued 71 Option Description If you select Skip your TV skips the selected connection when you press TV VIDEO Clock Timers Select to set the clock and to program your TV to turn on and
51. ions please refer to the Quick Setup Guide if You Are Connecting See Page VCR and Cable 30 ante ai a saan ama DVD Player with Component Video Connectors tC 3 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 34 Socal E Ee Atle E aA ADI NUSGN CIO ree meee a Tete a Camcorder or Video Game Equipment 36 ee ee AL y Bungeuu0g 29 VCR and Cable Use this hookup if Q You have cable TV that does not require a cable box Disconnect all power sources before making any connections T Connect the CATV cable to the single input jack of the splitter Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the output jack of the splitter to the TV s CABLE jack 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter s other output jack to the VCR s input jack Use A V and S VIDEO cables to connect the VCR s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO use a VIDEO cable yellow instead of the S VIDEO cable Rear of TV Coaxial cable A V cable Coaxial cable q S VIDEO cable 30 VCR and Cable Box Use this hookup if Q Your cable TV company scrambles some channels but not all of them pay channels vs regular cable channels and you need to use a cable box With this connection you can Q Use the TV s remote control to change channels on your cable box when the signal is scrambled To program your Sony r
52. just to sharpen or soften the picture Select Auto to reduce the noise level of connected equipment This also reduces the noise level to the signal from the VHF UHF jack When Digital Channel Component Input HDMI Input or Freeze mode is in use Auto is not available High Creates a high resolution picture with 4 x density for Density high quality sources i e DVD player satellite receiver Progressive Recommended for still pictures DRC Mode is most effective when watching 480i source DRC Mode is not available when using the Freeze feature also not available when watching 480p 720p or 1080i sources Option Description DRC Palette Custom Allows you to customize the level of detail Reality Advanced Settings Available in Custom Picture Mode and smoothness Clarity T Press the arrow buttons to highlight Custom then press The DRC palette appears DRC Palette Press to exit Realitys 25 Clarity 4 1 b 2 Press the arrow buttons to adjust the position of the marker As you move the higher along the Reality axis the picture becomes more detailed As you move the to the right along the Clarity axis the picture becomes smoother 3 To save the setting press DRC Palette is most effective when watching 480i source DRC Palette is not available when Noise Reduction is set to Auto or using the Freeze feature also not available when watching 480p 720p o
53. le programming from younger viewers HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Inputs Provide an uncompressed all digital audio video interface between this TV and any HDMI equipped audio video component such as a set top box Blu ray Disc player DVD player and A V receiver Your personal Continued 9 AL 24 Burpnponuj 10 computer can be connected to this TV with HDMI Input see page 35 HDMI supports enhanced or high definition video plus two channel digital audio Component Video Inputs Offers a high quality video for DVD 480p 4801 and digital set top box 10801 720p 480p 4801 connections S VIDEO Inputs Provides a high quality image from connected equipment Favorite Channels Allows you to navigate a list of up to 16 favorite channels without leaving the current channel Steady Sound Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between programs and commercials Enjoying Your TV Notes on the TV Screen To enjoy your TV for years to come and maintain its original picture quality you should perform periodic maintenance To enjoy clear picture Q Prevent sunlight or other light sources from shining directly onto the screen Q The screen surface is easily scratched Do not rub touch or tap it with sharp or abrasive objects see On Contamination on the Screen Surface on page 6 AL 24 BulonpoAuy When not using the TV for a long period of time Q Un
54. matically goes back to the previous setting 5 In some cases you may not be able to program your remote control to operate other equipment In such cases use the equipment s own remote control 41 Manufacturer s Codes DVD Players Manufacturer Code Sony 751 763 General Electric RCA 755 Hitachi 758 JVE G 756 Magnavox 757 Mitsubishi I Oritron 759 Panasonic 753 Philips hi Pioneer 752 T78 RCA PROSCAN 755 Samsung Bg 7 Toshiba 754 Zenith _ E 760 762 DVD VCR Combo Units Manufacturer Code Sony 767 Broksonic 776 f Panasonic Ti Samsung TTA Toshiba O OOT Zenith is HDD DVD Combo Units Manufacturer Code Sony 772 771 770 DVD Changers Manutacturer Code Sony 765 Panasonic 766 DVR Sony 901 Blu ray Disc Player BD Manufacturer Code Sony 101 102 103 5 1ch DVD AV System Manufacturer Code Sony DAV 601 602 603 604 AV Receivers Manufacturer Code Sony 764 VCRs Manufacturer Code Sony 301 302 303 VHS 8mm Beta 42 Manufacturer Codi Sony DV 348 Admiral M Ward 327 Ai 338 344 Audio Dynamic 314 337 Broksonic 319 317 anon 309 308 Citizen EE Curtis Mathes Daewoo DBX Dimensia Emerson 319 320 316 317 318 34 Fisher 330 335 fag og General Electric 329 304 309 Go Video 322 339 340 Goldstar egga Hitachi 306 304 305 338 Instant Replay 309 308 ia JCPenney 309 305 304 330 314 336 337 WE 31
55. ment Use of any other lamp may damage the TV 2 Do not remove the lamp for any purpose other than replacement Doing so may cause injury or fire Q Do not put flammable materials and metal objects inside the lamp receptacle of the TV after removing the lamp Doing so may cause fire or electrical shock Do not touch the lamp receptable once the lamp has been removed Q When the lamp eventually burns out you may hear a noticeable pop sound This is normal and it is inherent to this type of lamp Q Inrare instances the bulb may pop inside the lamp unit but the lamp unit is designed to contain all of the broken glass pieces inside the lamp unit Q This television s lamp contains mercury and should be disposed of properly Consult your local authorities regarding safe disposal The material contained in this lamp are similar to those of a fluorescent lamp so you should dispose of it in the same way Tum off the power on the main unit Wait several minutes then unplug the power cord The cooling fan will continue to operate for about two minutes after turning the power off 2 Wait at least 30 minutes after unplugging the power cord to allow the lamp to cool down before replacing it To avoid being burned do not touch the lamp receptacle once the lamp has been removed 3 Take the new lamp out of the box Do not touch the glass portion of the new lamp Do not shake the lamp Vibration can damage the lamp or shorten its
56. n Indicators The indicators show the current status of your TV If there is a change in the condition or a problem with the TV the indicators will flash or light up in the manner described below to let you know that it requires your attention Indicator Flashing because POWER flashing green The lamp for the light source is preparing to turn on When it is ready the green indicator stays on red The lamp door or the lamp is not securely attached The red indicator will continue to flash in intervals of three blinks at a time until the lamp door or the lamp is placed correctly When the lamp door or the lamp is securely attached the TV will turn on with green indicator LAMP indicator The projection lamp has burned out Replace it with new flashes one see page 76 TIMER indicator is When one of the timers is set the orange indicator will lit remain lit will not flash even when the TV is turned off Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source As with any lamp it has a lifespan and needs to be replaced when the Lamp indicator flashes or the screen becomes darker Your TV also has a function to display a message Projection lamp is nearing end of life Please replace the lamp to let you know that the lamp has reached its expected lifespan Note the following Q After turning on your TY it may take a while 1 minute or less before the picture appears Q When the projection lamp wears out the
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58. ness of the screen These options are best suited for programs such as movies that often change between bright scenes and low light setting scenes Auto 1 Recommended option for v iewing programs that have larger variation in brightness from scene to scene Continued 59 Option Description Picture Brightness Color Temp White intensity adjustment Sharpness Noise Reduction DRC Mode 60 Auto 2 Recommended option for viewing programs that have less variation in brightness from scene to scene High With this option the screen has maximum level of brightness It is suitable for TV viewing in a brightly lit room Medium With this option the brightness is about the standard level Low With this option the screen is dimmed but contrast is at a maximum It is suitable for TV viewing in a room with low lighting When Picture Mode is set to Vivid Advanced Iris option is automatically set to Auto 1 Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color or decrease picture contrast and soften the color Adjust to brighten or darken the picture Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones Choose from four color temperatures OO Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint Warm 1 2 Select to give the white colors a red tint Available only when Picture Mode is set to Custom Ad
59. o You can connect a camcorder or Video Game Equipment to your TV For Game Equipment easy connection use VIDEO IN 2 on the left side of the TV To use the S Rear of TV L Mono Q ii AUDIO Cr VIDEO IN 36 a E SVIDEO e oy VIDEO jack instead of the VIDEO jack yellow use VIDEO IN 1 on the rear panel of the TV To connect a camcorder or Video Game Equipment to VIDEO IN 1 Use A V and S VIDEO cables to connect the AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks on the camcorder or Video Game Equipment to the AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks on the rear panel of the TV as shown below To connect a camcorder or Video Game Equipment to VIDEO IN 2 Select Off in the Video 2 Component option in the Setup settings see page 73 Use an A V cable to connect the A V output jacks on the camcorder or Video Game Equipment to the A V input jacks on the left side of the TV 9 Jf your camcorder is not equipped with S VIDEO use a VIDEO cable yellow instead of the S VIDEO cable 5 If you have amono camcorder connect its audio output jack to the TV s L MONO audio input jack Video Game Equipment Camcorder AUDIO L AUDIO R S VIDEO cable A V cable Audio Receiver For improved sound quality you may want to play the TV s audio through your stereo system see page 63 Disconnect all power sources before making any connections Using an audio cable connect the
60. ode for PC input on page 49 Press once to display channel number label current time and other information Press again to turn Display off See page 72 for details on setting the time Press to move the on screen cursor To select an item press Press to access Tools menu with commonly used options such as Picture Mode Sound Mode Wide Mode Add to Favorites Caption Vision CC and Alternate Audio Press to access the following with the MENU e Watch TV see page 55 e Select channels from the Favorite Channels you stored see page 54 e View signals from external equipment such as DVD VCR and others see page 54 Adjust or customize TV settings see Using the Settings on page 57 Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down either button Press to select the function of connected components For details see Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control on page 43 Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment Sony Equipment Programmable Code Number ee BD Blu ray Disc DVD 101 MIVNIDEO SLEEP POWER Ty POWER aiian y 2 P o DVR VCR 901 Sony Dream System pia anc ence SAT CABLE 801 Sony Satellite Receiver Follow the steps below to program your TV s remote control to operate non Sony video equipment Find the three digit code for your equipment from the Manufa
61. off this feature set the Caption Vision CC option to Off If you were trying to select closed captioning select CC1 instead of Text 1 4 Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16 9 this is especially common with theatrical releases Your TV will show these programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen For more details check the documentation that came with your DVD or contact your program provider The compression used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs may cause your TV s screen to display less detail than usual or cause artifacts small blocks or dots pixelations to appear on your screen This is due to your TV s large screen and ability to show very fine detail and is normal for certain digitally recorded programs Adjust the reality clarity in the DRC Palette setting see page 61 to optimize the picture while viewing these sources uoneunojuj 48410 Continued 81 Sound Problem Possibie Remedies Good picture no sound Audio noise Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box Sound seems weak or insufficient Cannot raise the volume on external speakers No audio for HDMI Channels O O D D O D O Press MUTING so that Muting disappears from the screen see page 40 Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Sound setting see page 63 Make sure the MTS option is set to Stereo or Mono see page 63 When the HDMI
62. ol press the POWER button on the TV Release the POWER button then release the button The TV will turn itself off then back on again with Initial Setup WARNING This operation will clear all of your customized settings including Parental Lock setting Select Reset setting option while in the Picture setting see page 59 Select Reset setting option while in the Sound setting see page 62 Be sure the Label Video Inputs option is not set to Skip see page 71 Ifa setting option appears in gray this indicates that the setting option is not available On the password screen see page 68 enter the following master password 4357 The master password clears your previous password it cannot be used to temporaril y unblock channels When lit indicates that the timer is set see page T2 When the timer is set this LED will remain lit even when the TV is turned off Replace the Tamp see page 76 If you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a splitter as described on page 31 you must use a special bi directional splitter that is designed to work with your digital cable box Contact your cable prov ider for details When the TV is in use there is a natural rise in temperature causing the cabinet to expand or contract and may be accompanied by a slight creaking noise This is not a malfunction Advanced Iris applies a mechanical iris system When Advanced Iris is set a natural creaking noise occurs due to the ba
63. original image as much as mode to use for pees eee 4 3 sources Normal Select to return the 4 3 picture to its original size and aspect ratio 2 Normal is not available when you are watching 720p or 1080i sources Full Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally only to fill the display area Zoom Select to proportionally enlarge 1080i and 720p sources For 480p and 480i sources Zoom will vertically stretch the image to fill the screen Za To change from one Wide Mode setting to another use the WIDE _ button on the remote control see page 49 amp This Wide Mode option is not available grayed out while your TV is in PC input mode For adjusting screen size while in PC input mode see PC Wide Mode PC Wide Mode Normal Select to display the picture in its original size Normal is not available if the PC input resolution is greater than 1152 x 648 Full 1 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area keeping its original aspect ratio Za A black frame will appear on the surrounding of the picture Option Description Full 2 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area A black frame will appear on the surrounding of the picture Zoom Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the wide screen Auto Wide On Select to automatically switch the wide mode based on the input signal Off Select to keep the Wide Mode in it
64. plug the AC power cord from the outlet if you anticipate not using the TV for more than a week When turning off the power Q The cooling fan will continue to operate for about two minutes Allow several minutes before unplugging from the outlet or switching the breaker off On moisture condensation Q Ifyour TV is moved directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a humid room or if the room temperature changes suddenly the picture may blur or show poor color This is caused by moisture condensation on the lenses inside Wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before turning on the TV When the condensation has evaporated the picture will return to normal To minimize reflection the screen surface has a special coating Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the screen surface Special care is required Cleaning the Screen Surface Dust and dirt on the screen can affect the picture quality To dust off the screen use a soft cloth Be sure to follow the cleaning instruction on page 6 for stubborn stains and dirt Temporary Image Retention When high contrast non moving images such as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for a long period of time there may be some image retention on the screen This is only a temporary condition Turning off the power for a while or letting the TV run on another channel will eliminate the image retention 11 Indicators Projection Lamp 12 Scree
65. r 1080i sources Program Select Program to choose among the options Reset Black Corrector High Medium Low Off Gamma Max High Medium Low Off Clear White High Low Off Color Corrector High Low Off 61 sumes ay buisn 2 Select Settings 3 Highlight 4 Press to select To highlight an option and to change settings press Press 4 to confirm the selection To exit the Sound press Cad Selecting Sound The Sound settings include the following options Options Option Description Sound Dynamic Select to enhance treble and bass Sound Mode settings Mode Standard Suitable for spoken dialog are independent of Cion settings in the rustom Flat setting E Tas me Treble Bass options Reset Reset the following options to the default setting Treble Bass i Balance Steady Sound Volume Offset and BBE T TruSurround XT y attempts to create the Treble _ Adjust to increase or decrease higher pitched sounds same surround effect Bass Adjust to increase or decrease lower pitched sounds a ance d just to emphasize left or right speaker ba ance produced by a Bal Adj phasize left or right speaker bal multichannel system ee pag i Steady On Select to stabilize the volume across all programs using the left and right Sound and commercials speakers ae a aM a Off Select to turn off Steady Sound Volume Adjust to increase or decrease the sound level of the current input Offse
66. r more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 0 OOO Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Persuant to FCC regulations you are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Safety o Operate the TV only on 120 V AC O 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 Oo If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further o If you will not be using the TV for several days disconnect the power by pulling the plug itself Never pull on the cord Oo For details concerning safety precautions see Important Safety Instructions on page 5 Installing O The TV should be installed near an easily accessible power outlet O To prevent internal heat buildup do not block the ventilation openings Oo Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration Oo oO Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below
67. ram see page 66 _ f Using Antenna in MENU The Antenna feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the antenna input Highlight Antenna from the MENU control panel and press If you have not completed the initial channel setup see page 28 both Cable and Antenna will tune to the lowest channel number To run Auto Program see page 66 55 snuayy ay Buisn 56 cae Using Settings in MENU The Settings feature lets you enter to the settings screen where most of advanced settings and adjustments are performed See Overview on page 57 Navigating Through Settings The Settings screen provides access to the features 1 Press f 2 Select ea 3 Highlight the item Picture Sound Screen Channel Parental Lock Setup 4 Press to select an option To exit Settings press Using the Settings Overview The Settings give you access to the following features The on screen menu color shown in the manual is different from the default setting translucent of your TV see Menu Color on page 73 Depending on the signal tuned you may see a different Setting options on your screen Settings displayed here are with the 720p signal Settings Allows you to set change Picture Picture Mode page 59 DRC Mode page 60 ore i Reset page 59
68. s bar will display the approximate progress of the Auto Program and Digital Channels Add sequences Show Hide Allows you to show or hide channels that appear in the Program Channels Guide and when you use the CH buttons to channel surf Channels that are set to Hidden do not appear in the Program Guide or when you use the CH buttons T Press or to highlight the channel that you want to show or hide To move between the Major and Digital subchannel lists press lt or gt 2 To change a channel s setting to Shown or Hidden press 3 To show or hide more channels repeat steps and 2 66 Option Description 3 Jf you select to hide or show a major digital channel all the sub channels are automatically hidden or shown To show or hide an individual sub channel within a digital channel you must individually select that sub channel to show or hide 3 1f you hide all sub channels of a major digital channel that digital channel is automatically set to Hidden Label Channels Allows you to assign labels such as station call letters to Diagnostics channel numbers T Press or to scroll through the channel numbers Then press to select the channel number that you want to assign a label 2 Press or to scroll through the label characters A Z 0 9 etc Then press to select the highlighted character Repeat to add characters to the label 3 Press to return to the Channel setting or press MEN
69. s from a drop down list The Guide also provides information about the current program being shown on each channel Subchannels are additional channels of programming broadcast simultaneously For example channel 4 might include three subchannels 4 1 4 2 4 3 that are showing programs at the same time Using the Program Options Each program has a main audio stream the audio you hear when the channel is first tuned and may have alternate audio streams available by the broadcaster When available you will see the alternate audio options as shown in the illustration above This option allows you to switch among these alternate audio streams The program you are watching may be broadcast in a different language Using the WIDE Wide screen mode lets you watch 4 3 normal broadcasts in several wide Button screen modes 16 9 aspect ratio 4 3 Original source 16 9 Original source Standard definition source High definition source Wide Mode Wide Zoom WIDE Ta rea When the TV receives a 5 When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal Normal cannot be 720p or 1080i signal selected that is 4 3 aspect ratio picture with a black bar at each side Full Wide Mode Wida Zoom Wide Mode Eull Wide Mode Zoom Wide Mode Normal Wide Mode Full Wide Mode Zoom AL Buryajeyy Changing the wide screen mode returns the picture to its 4 3 Original source 16
70. s original size and aspect ratio This option is not available for HDMI PC input Clas Default is set to 4 3 Default Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture to fill the 16 9 anything but Off the Select the default screen keeping the original image as much as Wide Mode setting ossible chanaesoniv tortha screen mode to Possidle F h y Wh use for 4 3 Normal Select to return the 4 3 picture to its original CTED OAAS AY RSN sources size and aspect ratio you change channels f i or inputs Wide Mode Full Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally is automatically only to fill the display area replaced with the 4 3 Zoom Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and Default setting To retain vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the the current Wide Mode Ea wide screen O l setting as channels and Off Select to continue using the current sereen inputs are changed set mode setting when the channel or input is 4 3 Default to Off changed Za This option is not available for HDMI PC input This option is not available if Auto Wide is set to Off Display Area Select Normal to return to the default di splay area Select 1 or 2 to enlarge the picture vertically and horizontally fa Display Area option is not available when PC Wide Mode is set to Normal Horizontal Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right in Center the window Press or and to choose a correction between
71. s you view from a selected external input connected to your TV You can assign a label or skip over unused inputs by selecting Edit Video Labels Input label assignment can also be done by going to Setup settings and select Label Video Inputs see page 71 1 Highlight External Inputs from the MENU control panel and press The External Inputs list appears 2 Make your selection by pressing to highlight the desired external input then press Q Using Favorites in MENU The Favorites feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify You can create a list using the Add to Favorites option 1 Highlight Favorites from the MENU control panel and press The Favorite Channels list appears 2 Make your selection by pressing 4 to highlight the desired channel then press To add the current channel to the list of Favorite Channels highlight Add to Favorites and press O When the Favorite Channels list is full select Edit Favorites to remove a channel from the list or go to the Channel settings and select Favorite Channels to edit the channel 54 Si z z Le f Using Cable in MENU The Cable feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the cable input Highlight Cable from the MENU control panel and press If you have not completed the initial channel setup see page 28 both Cable and Antenna will tune to the lowest channel number To run Auto Prog
72. screen goes dark Replace the lamp with a new Sony XL 2400 replacement lamp not supplied Q After lamp is replaced please set the Lamp Replacement option in the Setup Settings see page 76 and 73 A The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV is in use To avoid eye discomfort or injury do not look into the light housing when the power is on Installing the TV Carrying Your TV Carrying the TV requires at least two people Do not hold by the pedestal or the front panel of the TV Doing so may cause these parts to break off AL 24 Burpnponuj 4 Do not grasp the pedestal or the front panel of the TV When moving the TV place one hand in the hole on the lower portion of the TV while grasping the top with the other hand as shown in the illustration below KDF 42 46E2000 KDF 50 55E2000 If you have connected cables and cords be sure to unplug them before moving the TV Take Precaution To ensure the safety of children and the TV keep children away from the TV during Installation during installation Climbing on or pushing the TV or its stand may cause it to fall and damage the TV 13 Preventing the TV As a protective measure secure the TV as follows from Toppling Over Using the TV stand with support belts Q Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU RGI1IS for KDF 42E2000 SU RG12S for KDF 46E2000 SU RG12L for KDF 50 55E2000 wi
73. sic structure of the optical unit The creaking sound is an inherent nature of this system and is not a defect If the TV is used at high altitudes and set to High the cooling fan runs faster and its sound becomes louder If the TV is not used at high altitudes set Cooling Mode to Normal see page 73 Make sure to remove dust from the ventilation slots on the rear and both sides of the TV In addition make sure that there are no obstacles in front of the ventilation slots If the message still appears after the dust or obstacles are removed the TV may need servicing Call your local Sony Service Center The TV cools down its projection lamp when the pow er is turned off It takes up to two minutes for the picture to come back after the TV is turned on again Wait for a while until the picture comes back Continued 83 UONeULOjU 48410 Problem Image left on the sereen image retention Possible Remedies m Turn off the TV for a while or let the TV run on another channel Unlike plasma TV and CRT TV image retention on this TV is not permanent It is only a temporary condition see page 11 White spot on the screen when If screen is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ambient light part of the screen may appear white even when TV is power off This is due to the strong light reflecting off the TV screen and reflections coming behind the screen This is a structural property of the projection TV and is not a defect power
74. t TV or video in put relative to other inputs Surround TruSurround Select for surround sound for stereo programs XT _ only Off Normal stereo or mono reception l BBE Select to give sound more impact by compensating for phase effects in speakers Select from High Low and Off A The BBE option i is not available iti is grayed out ifthe Sound Mode option is set to Dynamic or Standard To use BBE set Sound Mode to Custom 62 Option Description MTS Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program Enjoy stereo broadcast in stereo bilingualand Auto SAP Select to automatically switch to second audio mono programs when a signal is received If no SAP programs signal i is present the TV remains in Stereo mode Mono Select for mono reception Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts Ba MTSi is available only for analog programs Alternate Switch among the available alternate audio streams The progr am Audio you are tuned may be broadcast in a different language in the Digital alternate audio stream Channel only The Alternate Audio option is not available if the program is not broadcasted with alternate audio streams Cy Speaker One es Select to turn on the TV speakers I S Off Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the a TV s sound only through your external audio gt system speakers A Audio Out This option can be set only when the Speaker optioni is set to Of
75. t panel blinks in red screen images become dark no image appears on the display after prolonged use Oo In rare instances the bulb may pop inside the lamp unit but the lamp unit is designed to contain all of broken glass pieces inside the lamp unit See Replacing the Lamp on page 76 Ch When the lamp eventually burns out you may hear a noticeable pop sound This is normal and is inherent in this type of lamp Cooling Fan This TV uses a cooling fan You may hear the noise of fan running depending on the placement of your TV The noise may be more noticeable during the night or when the background noise level is low Disposal of Used Batteries To preserve our environment dispose of used batteries according to your local laws or regulations Contents OTe WelCOMG aaea aaa a aea aaan aaa ra daaa daana aaa da Package Content ccccccccscccsseessteeeeeees FOStUFES Ad iaisste este T tithes Enjoying YOur TV ccccccccsssscssscsccseeeesssseesenneeees Notes on the TV oo ccecccceeeereeeeseeeeneees SCICCM ciate aa ai ai Tada E aia aaa INGICATONS moosi r aaa a a Projection Lampiran r t Installing the TV 0 0 00 cccccsccsseeeesseeeeeeeeecsneeeenes Carrying Your TV 2h eck darn anaa Take Precaution during Installation Preventing the TV from Toppling Over When Installing Your TV against a Wall Recommended Viewing Area cccce TV Controls and Connec
76. t types of picture in TV s panel resolution of 1 280 x 720 Equipment with DVI Connection When connecting to a DVI output audio cable must be used simultaneously for the audio signal DVI carries video signal only Equipment with DVI output Disconnect all power sources before making any connections If you are connecting with DVI HDTV output you can connect to the TV s HDMI IN Video 6 jack by using an HDMI to DVI cable or an adapter both not supplied Rear of TV AUDIO R AUDIO L et HDMI to DVI cable or adapter Audio cable When using a HDMI to DVI cable or an adapter be sure to connect the DVI output connector first then connect to the HDMI input on your TV 25 AL ey Bunaeuu0g a Satellite Receiver Q SAT signals are selected by the SAT Box connected to the VIDEO and Cable Antenna INPUT TV signals are selected from the signal connected to the CABLE input Disconnect all power sources before making any connections 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver s SATELLITE IN jack 2 Use A V and S VIDEO cables to connect the satellite receivers AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect your cable to the TV s CABLE jack or your antenna to the TV s VHF UHF jacks 5 If your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO use a VIDEO cable yellow instead of the S VID
77. th a support belt designed for your TV 4 When using the SU RG11S for KDF 42E2000 SU RG12S for KDF 46E2000 SU RG12L for KDF 50 55E2000 stand for your TV you must use the support belt When Installing Your Keep your TV at least 4 inches 10 cm away from the wall to provide proper TV against a Wall ventilation Blocking the ventilation opening of the cooling fan may damage the TV 12 inches approx 30cm 4 inches 4 inches 10cm B A 10cm 4 inches 10cm 14 Never install the TV as follows Air circulation is blocked Air blown into cooling fan WW AL 24 Burpnponuj Do not install the TV near any ventilation as it may affect the normal TV operating temperature Recommended Your viewing position may affect the picture quality Viewing Area For the best picture quality install your TV within the areas shown below Model Viewing distance KDF 42E2000 min 5 9 ft approx 1 8 m KDF 46E2000 min 6 2 ft approx 1 9 m KDF 50E2000 min 6 6 ft approx 2 0 m KDF 35E2000 min 6 8 ft approx 2 1 m Horizontal Viewing Area Vertical Viewing Area 15 TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel To open the panel p Ses aia To open the front panel of your TV push up the panel door just under the PUSH OPEN mark PUSH
78. th cable QAM and 8VSB and external VHF UHF antenna ATSC Rear of TV 75 ohm Coaxial cable cae commenced J ei 75 ohm Coaxial cable CABLE a J J ED To switch between the VHF UHF antenna input and the CABLE input press the ANT button on the remote control Do not use an indoor antenna which is especially susceptible to radio noise 23 AL ey Bunaeuu0g i HD Cable Box HD Satellite Box The HDMI jack provides both video and audio signals so it is not necessary to connect an audio cable 24 You can also enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to high definition cable service or high definition satellite service For the best possible picture connect these components to your TV via the HDMI or component video with audio input on the back of your TV Rear of TV VHF UHF ay a VIDEO Siac v L MONO AUDIO 1 5QO OO EDM R L AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT C PCMIDOLBY DIGITAL a Or connection 1 with component Cable f cable a Satellite a oul HDMI cable HDMI OUT LINE OUT _ COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ROAUDIO tL VIDEO S High Definition Cable Box High Definition Satellite Box 5 Component video YPBPR or HDMI connection is necessary to view 480i 480p 720p and 1080i formats Note that this TV displays all forma
79. 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 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus 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 Note on Caption Vision This TV provides display of TV closed captioning in accordance with 15 119 of the FCC rules NOTIFICATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications 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 o
80. the VHF UHF input see page 39 Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to add receivable channels that are not presently i in the TV s memory see page 66 Use Auto Program i in the Channel setting to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory see page 66 Press ANT to select the CABLE input see page 39 Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to add receivable channels that are not presently in TV memory see page 66 Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable channels Check with your cable company for more information The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Channel setting see page 66 General Problem Possible Remedies How to reset TV to factory 4 settings How to restore Picture settings m to factory settings How to restore Sound settings g to factory settings Cannot cycle through the other d video equipment connected to the TV Cannot operate the setting 0 Lost password TIMER LED on front panel is O lit LAMP LED blinks in red m Digital cable box does not work d Cannot record digital channels d to VCR TV cabinet creaks m A slight creaking noise occurs O from the bottom part of the TV The cooling fan is loud m High Temperature Warning m message appears The TV does not turn on m Only analog channels can be recorded to your VCR Turn on the TV While holding down the 4 button on the remote contr
81. tion To set more U S TV PG PG restrictive ratings select Canada C8 PG 8 ans TV PG Custom Young Maximum ratings permitted are Adult U S TV 14 PG 13 Canada 14 13 ans TV 14 Custom Select to set ratings manually U S See page 69 for details Canada See page 70 for details Digital Rating Off Turn Digital Rating off No programs Available only in U S A containing digital ratings are blocked from where advanced ratings exist viewing 68 The Digital Rating option is only available if digital ratings exist in the broadcasts received by your TV and if the Country setting is U S A If you select Block be aware that the following programs may be blocked news sports weather emergency broadcasts political programs public service announcements and religious programs Viewing Blocked Programs Selecting Custom Rating Options To ensure maximum blocking capability the age based ratings should be used Option Description Custom Select to customize the Parental Lock with downloadable digital ratings Clear All Select to clear the downloaded ratings 1 This icon 9 will appear on the information banner indicating the availability of the new downloadable rating information for Custom Digital Rating settings Unrated Allow Allows programs and movies that are available only in U S A broadcast without a rating Block Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a r
82. ton CH button and PLAY button have a tactile dot Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the TV Button TV VIDEO H SLEEP N FUNCTION Buttons 8 SURROUND 9 SOUND 0 GUIDE RETURN CD NA BD DVD DVD VCR Operating Buttons Description Press to cycle through the video equipment connected to your TV s video inputs Press repeatedly to select the desired amount of time Off minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes or ue minutes before TV turns off automatically The FUNCTION button indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which external equipment the remote control is operating When the remote control is set to operate the external equipment these buttons will operate the equipment you choose You must first press one of these FUNCTION buttons to operate the corresponding equipment See page 41 for Programming the Remote Control Press 0 9 to select a channel the channel changes after 2 seconds Press ENT to change channels immediately Use with the 0 9 and ENT buttons to select digital channels for example 2A AL 24 Bulyajeyy i Press to jump back and forth between two channels The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that was selected with buttons described above in 4 and 5 Press to change between the VHF UHF antenna input and the CABLE input Press to select Tr
83. tors ccccsscsseseeeeeeees Front Panel areira e a aeaea aa Side and Rear Panel cccccceeeeesseeeeeees t ES ou on OVOrVICW 0 cccccccecssecceeeescasseceeeeceseeeesesscssaeseeess Making Video and Audio Connections About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter About Using S VIDEO ccecceeeeeeee Basic Connections 0 0 0 cseeeeseeeeseseeeesssenasenen Cable System and or VHF UHF Antenna Systema ec cerneri E N al HD Cable Box HD Satellite BOX nnennnneeneeenneeeeneerreerr rreren Equipment with DVI Connection Satellite Receiver and Cable Antenna Equipment with Digital Audio Optical Setting Up the Channel List 0 000 0cc c00 Using Initial Setup ee ceeeeeceertteeeeees Connecting Optional Equipment 00 VCR and Cable ooo cece iiinn VCR and Cable BoX ccccecceeesseeeecaeeeeeeees DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 200 c cccccccceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Personal Computer ccccccceceeeeeseseeees 35 Camcorder or Video Game Equipmert 36 AUCIO ROCEIVOl ose e alae 37 ca OVErVICW EA O EEEE E TT 38 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 38 Button DescriptionS 0 ccccsscccsecescceeeeesseneees
84. tronics Industries Alliance http www eiae org Note This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic and digital basic television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming Certain premium advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video on demand a cable operator s enhanced program guide and data enhanced television services may require the use of a set top box For more information call your local cable operator This television includes a QAM demodulator which should allow you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to a cable service provider Availability of digital cable television programming in your area depends on the type of programming and signal provided by your cable service provider Trademark Information TruSurround XT SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Licensed by BBE Sound Inc under one or more of the following US patents 5510752 5736897 BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound Inc Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S A and other countries Blu ray Disc is a trademark WEGA Grand WEGA Steady Sound Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation This TV is manufactured under license from Dolby DO
85. u should select the proper Wide Mode setting to display the picture in your preferred aspect ratio See Changing the Wide Screen Mode on pages 49 51 Making Video and Below are different types of video connectors available these days Your TV Audio Connections comes with all types of connectors with the exception of the DVI connector but your cable box or satellite receiver may be equipped with this type When connecting your TV use the inputs that are available on your devices that provide the best video performance as described below Best Video Separate audio Performance Connector type connection required HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Ne DVI Digital Visual Interface 4 Component video Yes 4801 480p 720p 1 080i 7 f L AUDIO R S VIDEO ViDEO Composite video RF Coaxial No An adapter is necessary when you are connecting a DVI equipped device to this TV see page 21 20 About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter About Using S VIDEO Equipment w If you are connecting equipment with DVI connector with this TV you will need to use an adapter You can use an HDMI to DVI cable or an HDMI adapter not supplied Both are available from your local electronics store When you use the adapter you will also need to use separate audio cables for sound as DVI connector is for video signals only Y ALL uu HDMI adapter Aud
86. uSurround XT audio effect or Off to turn this feature off Press to cycle through different sound settings Dynamic for enhanced treble and bass Standard for spoken dialog and Custom for flat setting Press to display the TV s program g guide Press RETURN to either close the menu screen or move back to previous layer if you are in the multilayer menu item When FUNCTION is switched on BD Blu ray Disc DVD or DVR VCR these buttons operate the video equipment you have programmed into the remote control For details see Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control on page 43 Jea PREV Press to replay the current program from the previous Chapter Mark if any or from the beginning of the live TV cache REPLAY Press to replay the current program for a set period of time es ADVANCE Press to advance forward a set period of time when playing back a recorded program gt gt NEXT Press to advance forward to the next Chapter Mark if any or to live TV when playing back a recorded program lt 4 fast reverse Press to play a program in fast rewind mode gt PLAY Press to play a program at a normal speed bP fast forward Press to play a program in fast forward mode H PAUSE Press to pause playback E STOP Press to stop the playback of a recorded program 39 40 WIDE seee ponen meranom h CE E BLOW DRA SATCABLE TV FUNCTION
87. unit s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet Florescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation try turning off the florescent lamps Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles If the High Temperature Warning message appears turn off the TV and wait until the TV s projection lamp cools down approximately 5 minutes If the remote control still does not work make sure to dust the ventilation slots on the rear of the TV and the cooling fan to provide adequate ventilation around the TV If you are using the TV to change channels first press TV FUNCTION once and the TV indicator lights up 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 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 once and the SAT CABLE indicator lights up If you replaced the batteries to the remote recently the code numbers for the video equipment may need to be reset There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are attempting to operate There is a possibility that some non Sony equipment cannot be operated by your Sony TV remote You may need to use the equipment s original remote control Picture Problem Possible Remedies No picture screen not lit no
88. xternal Inputs MENU 53 54 F Favorite Channels setting up 66 Favorites MENU 53 54 FREEZE button 40 47 French Rating 70 FUNCTION button 39 G Gamma 61 GUIDE button 48 Guide menu 48 H HD DVD IN jack 1080i 720p 480p 480i described 19 HDMI 19 HDMI IN jack described 19 High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI 9 Horizontal Center 65 Hue adjusting 60 l Infrared Receiver IR 17 Inputs labeling 71 J K JUMP 47 JUMP button 39 L Label Channels 67 Label Video Inputs 71 LAMP LED 17 Lamp Replacement 73 Lamp replacing 76 79 Language 72 M MENU 52 MENU button 17 43 Menu Color 73 Movie Rating 69 MTS 63 MUTING button 40 N Noise Reduction 60 O Off turning off the TV 17 On turning on the TV 17 P Q Parental Control described 9 Parental Lock settings 58 68 Password changing 69 PC Wide Mode 64 Personal Computer connecting 35 Picture 60 PICTURE button 40 Picture Mode Custom 59 Standard 59 Vivid 59 Picture settings 57 59 POWER button 17 POWER STANDBY LED 17 Problems Troubleshooting 80 83 Product Information 73 Program Guide 48 Program Options menu 48 R Ratings setting 69 viewing blocked programs 69 Remote control inserting batteries 38 programming 41 42 Removing channels from the channel list 66 Reset 59 62 S S VIDEO jack described 19 Satellite receiver using with remote control 43 Screen settings 57 64 Select Country 69 Settings Channel
89. y instead Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control To operate other equipment connected to your TV first turn to page 42 and program the necessary code For operating video equipment press TV VIDEO repeatedly until you see the video input on the screen for your connected equipment Remote control tips are provided below 3 Some functions cannot be operated depending on the equipment In that case operate by the remote control supplied with the equipment Operating a Cable Box To Do This _ Press Activate the remote control to operate SAT CABLE FUNCTION the cable box Turn on off Operating a Satellite Receiver To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate SAT CABLE FUNCTION the satellite receiver Turn on off POWER Select a channel 0 9 ENT Change channels CH 4 Back to previous channel JUMP t lt i SOSC S Operating a VCR Activate the remote control to operate DVRIVCR FUNCTION the VCR Turn nice wenn SONE S Change channels CH Record e eee ee ee Play j i Stop tdi E EA PE Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer To Do This Press _ Activate the remote control to operate the DVD DVD VOR FUNCTION Turn on off POWER Ifyou have aDVD changer ae to skip disc Play gt Stop E Pause Hy press again to resume normal playback To Do This Press _ Selecta channel Back to spr evious channel To Do This Press Display
90. your equipment s component video YPBPR and audio L R jacks Component 1080i 720p video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO 4 or the composite video 6 480p 480i connections L AUDIO R Manutactured under license trom Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories 19 Connecting the TV Overview For optimum picture performance your new LCD Projection TV is capable of receiving high definition programming through its integrated tuner It is also capable of receiving HDTV content from a cable or satellite box via the video inputs HDMI and YPBPR component video see page 24 To display clear crisp pictures your TV must be connected properly To properly connect your TV follow the basic connections provided in this section Advanced connection examples are provided in the separate Quick Setup Guide accompanied with your TV The Quick Setup Guide provides a variety of optional equipment connection diagrams It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna cable input using the 75 ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality A 300 ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio frequency resulting in signal deterioration When the antenna cable connection is done you must perform an Initial Setup so your TV will create a list of channels you can view see page 28 After you can receive and view programming yo

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