For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you:

For Your Convenience

Please contact Sony directly if you:

· Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual

· Experience diffi culty operating your television

Contact Sony Customer Support at:

http://www.sony.com/tvsupport

or to speak with a support representative:

United States

1-800-222-SONY (7669)

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (EST) Mon - Fri

10:30 AM - 7:15 PM (EST) Sat - Sun

Canada

1-877-899-SONY (7669)

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Eastern)

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

http://www.sony.net/

Printed in U.S.A.

SXRD Projection TV

Operating Instructions

KDS-50A2000

KDS-55A2000

KDS-60A2000

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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 call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.

Serial No.

For Your Convenience

Please contact Sony directly if you:

z

Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual z

Experience difficulty operating your television

Contact Sony Customer Support at: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport o

or to speak with a support representative:

United States

1-800-222-SONY (7669)

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (EST) Mon - Fri

10:30 AM - 7:15 PM (EST) Sat - Sun

Canada

1-877-899-SONY (7669)

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Eastern)

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

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

s s s s

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.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Pursuant to FCC regulations, you are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION

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 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.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Note on Caption Vision

This TV provides display of TV closed captioning in accordance with

§15.119 of the FCC rules.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model: KDS-50A2000/KDS-55A2000/KDS-60A2000

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone Number: 858-942-2230

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTIFICATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

For Customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Safety

s s s s s

Operate the TV only on 120 V AC.

The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet, unplug the

TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further.

If you will not be using the TV for several days, disconnect the power by pulling the plug itself. Never pull on the cord.

For details concerning safety precautions, see “Important Safety

Instructions” on page 5.

Installing

s s s s s s s

The TV should be installed near an easily accessible power outlet.

To prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the ventilation openings.

Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.

Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41°F (5°C).

If the TV is transported directly from a cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may be blurred or show poor color due to moisture condensation. In this case, please wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before turning on the

TV.

To obtain the best picture, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. It is recommended to use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling or to cover the windows that face the screen with opaque drapery. It is desirable to install the TV in a room where the floor and walls are not of a reflective material.

See pages 11 and 12 for more information on the installation.

CAUTION

Use the following Sony appliance(s) only with the following TV STAND.

Use with other TV STAND may cause instability and possibly result in injury.

SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO.

KDS-50A2000 KDS-55A2000 KDS-60A2000

SONY TV STAND

MODEL NO.

SU-RS11M SU-RS11X

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.

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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 ( ) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS

Labs, Inc.

Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, 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.

SXRD, WEGA, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

This TV is manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

This TV incorporates High-Definition

Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

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.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

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.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

s Be 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 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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Antenna Grounding According to the NEC

Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna

Grounding.

Antenna lead-in wire

Ground clamp

Electrical service equipment

Antenna discharge unit

(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding conductors

(NEC section 810-21)

Ground clamps

Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art

250 Part H)

NEC: National

Electrical Code

Cleaning

s s s

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.

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 qualified service personnel.

Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this unit. Cleaning this unit with a plugged AC power cord may result in electric shock.

On Contamination on the Screen Surface

The screen surface has a special coating to reduce reflections. To prevent screen damage, clean the screen as follows: s s s

Clean the screen with a soft cloth.

To remove hard contamination, use a cloth moistened with a solution of mild soap and warm water. Do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the TV. It should only be sprayed to moisten the cleaning cloth.

Do not use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline cleaner, acid cleaner, scouring powder, chemical cloth, or solvent such as alcohol, benzene or thinner, as these may scratch the screen’s coating.

Service

Damage Requiring Service

Do not attempt to service the set by yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to 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 51.

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.

STD/DUO POWER

Carry the TV in the Specified

Manner

If you carry the TV in a manner other than the specified manner and without the specified number of persons, it may drop and a serious injury may be caused. Be sure to follow the instructions mentioned below.

s

Carry the TV with the specified number of persons (see page 11).

s Hold the TV tightly when carrying it.

s 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

s 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.

s

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 13.

s When installing your TV against a wall, keep it at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall.

Projection Lamp

s

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 front panel blinks in red,

• screen images become dark,

• no image appears on the display after prolonged use.

s 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 51.)

s

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.

Objects and Ventilation Holes

Never push objects of any kind into the unit through the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.

Disposal of Used Batteries

To preserve our environment, dispose of used batteries according to your local laws or regulations.

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Contents

Getting Started

Welcome .............................................................8

Features........................................................8

Notes on the TV ............................................9

Screen.........................................................10

Projection Lamp ..........................................10

Installing the TV ...............................................11

Carrying Your TV ........................................11

Take Precaution during Installation.............11

Preventing the TV from Toppling Over .......11

When Installing Your TV against a Wall......12

Recommended Viewing Area .....................13

Connecting the TV ...........................................14

Cable System and VHF/UHF

Antenna System..........................................14

Cable Box/Digital Cable Box and Antenna................................................14

Cable Box/Digital Cable Box.......................15

Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna ........15

VCR and Cable ...........................................16

VCR and Cable Box/Digital Cable Box .......17

When Connecting to Optional Equipment.....18

Front Panel .................................................18

Rear Panel ..................................................19

Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup ....21

Basic Operations

Using the Remote Control ..............................22

Programming the Remote Control .................26

Using Other Equipment with

Your Remote Control.......................................28

TV Controls .....................................................31

Using the Menus

Overview of MENU...........................................32

Picture Settings ...............................................34

Sound Settings ................................................37

Screen Settings................................................39

Channel Settings .............................................41

Parental Lock Settings ....................................42

Setup Settings..................................................45

PC Settings.......................................................49

Other Information

Replacing the Lamp........................................ 51

How to Replace the Lamp.......................... 51

Troubleshooting.............................................. 55

Remote Control .......................................... 55

Picture ........................................................ 56

Sound......................................................... 57

Channels .................................................... 57

General ...................................................... 58

PC Input Signal Reference Chart................... 60

Specifications.................................................. 61

Index................................................................. 62

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Welcome

Features

Thank you for purchasing this Sony SXRD

TM projection TV. This manual is for models KDS-50A2000, KDS-55A2000 and KDS-60A2000.

Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include:

❑

SXRD

TM

delivers high-level resolution, greater contrast ratio, faster response speed and film-like reproduction compared to other conventional devices.

: SXRD is a Silicon X-tal Reflective Display technology that

❑

WEGA Engine: Delivers superb picture quality from any video source

by minimizing the signal deterioration caused by digital-to-analog conversion and stabilizing the signal processing. This engine features unique Sony technology, including:

•

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.

❑

❑

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.

❑

MENU: Sony’s unique user interface provides easy access to the

popular and useful TV functions such as external inputs (switch among connected equipment), 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.

❑

❑

Parental Control: Downloadable digital rating and V-Chip technology

allows parents to block unsuitable programming from younger viewers.

Component Video Inputs:

Offers a high-quality video for DVD (480p,

480i) and digital set-top box (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i) connections.

❑

S VIDEO Inputs: Provides high-quality image from connected

equipment.

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Notes on the TV


❑

❑

❑

❑

Favorite Channels: Using the MENU function, you can view and

select from 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.

PC Input: Allows you to connect your PC and display the PC screen on

your TV.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an

uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box,

Blu-ray Disc

TM

Player (BD), DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio.

To enjoy clear picture

❑

Prevent sunlight or other light sources from shining directly onto the screen.

❑

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).

When not using the TV for a long period of time

❑

Unplug the AC power cord from the outlet if you anticipate not using the TV for more than a week.

When turning off the power

❑

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

❑

If your 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.

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Screen

To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a special coating.

Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the screen surface. Special care is required.

Cleaning the Screen Surface

Dust and dirt on the screen can affect the picture quality. To dust off the

screen use a soft cloth. Be sure to follow the cleaning 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 retained image.

Projection Lamp

To replace the lamp, see page 51.

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 LED blinks 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:

❑

After turning on your TV, it may take a while (1 minute or less) before the picture appears.

❑

When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. Replace the lamp with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied).

❑

After the lamp is replaced, set the Lamp Replacement option in the

Setup settings (see page 47).

✍

Until you set the Lamp Replacement option, a message announcing that the lamp is at the end of its life will appear every time you turn on your TV.

✍

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.

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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.

When moving the TV, place one hand in the hole on the lower portion of the

TV while supporting the top with the other hand, as shown in the illustration below.

Do not grasp the pedestal or the front panel of the

TV.

If you have connected cables and cords, be sure to unplug them before moving the TV.

Take Precaution during Installation

Preventing the TV from Toppling Over

To ensure the safety of children and the TV, keep children away from the TV during installation. Climbing on or pushing the TV or its stand may cause it to fall and damage the TV.

As a protective measure, secure the TV as follows.

Using the TV stand with support belts

❑

Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU-RS11M (for KDS-

50A2000)/SU-RS11X (for KDS-55A2000, KDS-60A2000) with a support belt designed for your TV.

✍

When using the SU-RS11M (for KDS-50A2000)/SU-RS11X (for KDS-

55A2000, KDS-60A2000) stand for your TV, you must use the support belt.

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When Installing Your

TV against a Wall

Keep your TV at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall to provide proper ventilation. Blocking the ventilation opening of the cooling fan may damage the TV.

12 inches

(approx. 30cm)

4 inches

(10cm)

4 inches

(10cm)

4 inches

(10cm)

Never install the TV as follows

Air circulation is blocked

Air blown into the cooling fan

✍

Do not install the TV near any ventilation, as it may affect the normal TV operating temperature.

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Recommended

Viewing Area


Your viewing position may affect the picture quality.

For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below.

Model

KDS-50A2000

KDS-55A2000

KDS-60A2000

Viewing distance

min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m) min. 6.8 ft. (approx. 2.1 m) min. 7.0 ft. (approx. 2.2 m)

Horizontal Viewing Area

60 inc

55 inc hes min.

min.

hes min.

7.0 ft.

6.8 ft.

6.6 ft.

(appr

(appr

(appr ox. 2.2 m) ox. 2.1 m) ox. 2.0 m)

65

°

°

Vertical Viewing Area

60 in

55 in ches m

50 inc hes min.

7.0 ft.

hes min.

6.8 f

6.6 f

(appr t. (appr t. (ap ox. 2.2

prox. 2

2.0

m)

.1 m

)

1 m)

m)

)

65

°

30

°

30

°

✍

Install the TV in a location that avoids reflections from external light sources.

✍

Reflections from external light sources may cause unwanted illuminations in certain areas of the picture (typically dark areas). These types of illuminations can occur with the TV’s power on or off.

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Connecting the TV

To display clear crisp pictures, you must connect your TV correctly and select the correct Wide Mode to display the picture in the correct aspect

ratio (see “Changing the Wide Screen Mode” on page 25). It is strongly

recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality signal. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio noise and the like, resulting in signal deterioration. If you use a 300-ohm twin lead cable, keep it as far away from the TV as possible. Do not use an indoor antenna, which is especially susceptible to radio noise.

You can also connect a variety of optional equipment to your TV (see page

15). For multiple equipment connections, please refer to the separate Quick

Setup Guide.

Cable System and

VHF/UHF Antenna

System

Antenna cable

CATV cable

✍

Press ANT to switch between VHF/UHF and cable.

Cable Box/Digital

Cable Box and

Antenna

z

To change channels using the cable box, set your TV to channel 3 or

4 depending on the cable box channel output.

Use this hookup if

❑

Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels. Viewing all channels requires a cable box.

❑

You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to your TV.

CATV cable

IN OUT

Antenna cable

Cable box

Coaxial cable

VHF/UHF

CABLE

Rear of TV

✍

To set up the TV remote control, see “Programming the Remote

Control” on page 26.

✍

Press SAT/CABLE to begin operating the cable box with the remote

control (see page 22). The indicator will light up.

✍

Press ANT to switch between VHF/UHF and cable.

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Cable Box/

Digital Cable Box

z

To change channels using the cable box, set your TV to channel 3 or


Use this hookup if

❑

You subscribe to a cable TV system that uses scrambled or encoded signals requiring a cable box to view all channels, and

❑

You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to your TV.

CATV cable

Coaxial cable

CABLE

Rear of TV

IN OUT

Cable box

✍

To set up the TV remote control, see “Programming the Remote


✍

Press SAT/CABLE to begin operating the cable box with the remote

control (see page 22). The indicator will light up.

Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna

Coaxial cable

VHF/UHF

CABLE

Rear of TV

SERVICE ONLY

VIDEO IN

HD/DVD IN

(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

PC IN

RGB

S VIDEO

Y

DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL)

P

B

AUDIO

VIDEO

L

(MONO)

AUDIO

R

8

1

S VIDEO

3

P

R

L

AUDIO

R

4

L

R

AUDIO OUT

(VAR/FIX)

5

VIDEO (yellow)

AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R (red)

A/V cable

Satellite receiver

Satellite antenna cable

S VIDEO cable

✍

If your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.

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VCR and Cable

CATV cable

Splitter

VHF/UHF

CABLE

S VIDEO

Coaxial cable

Rear of TV

SERVICE ONLY

VIDEO IN

HD/DVD IN

(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

PC IN

RGB

S VIDEO

Y

DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL)

P

B

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

(MONO)

AUDIO

R

8

1 3

P

R

L

AUDIO

R

4 5

L

R

AUDIO OUT

(VAR/FIX)

VIDEO (yellow)

AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R

(red)

A/V cable

VCR

S VIDEO cable

Coaxial cable

✍

If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.

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VCR and Cable Box/

Digital Cable Box

VHF/UHF

CABLE

CATV cable

Splitter

Coaxial cable

VIDEO (yellow)

AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R (red) z

To change channels using the cable box, set your

TV to channel 3 or


Coaxial cable

Rear of TV

SERVICE ONLY

VIDEO IN

HD/DVD IN

(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

PC IN

RGB

S VIDEO

Y

DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL)

P

B

AUDIO

VIDEO

L

(MONO)

AUDIO

R

8

1

3

P

R

L

AUDIO

R

4 5

L

R

AUDIO OUT

(VAR/FIX)

VIDEO (yellow)

AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R

(red)

A/V cable

A/V cable

S VIDEO

S VIDEO cable

VCR

Cable box

Coaxial cable

✍

If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.

✍

If you are connecting a digital cable box, you will need a special bidirectional splitter designed to work with your cable box.

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When Connecting to Optional Equipment

Front Panel

To open the cover masterpage:3 columns Right

OPEN TIMER LAMP POWER

POWER

Be careful not to pinch your fingers when opening the cover.

Y P

B

P

R

VIDEO L

(MONO)

R AUDIO

VIDEO/HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i ) 2

1 2 3

Jack

1 HD/DVD IN 2

(1080i/720p/

480p/480i)

2 VIDEO IN 2

VIDEO

3

AUDIO IN 2

L (MONO)-R-

AUDIO

Description

Connects to your equipment’s component video (YP

B

P

R

) output jacks. Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (6 of rear panel) or the composite video 2 connection. When Auto is selected for the Video 2 (Component) option in the Setup

settings, the component video function will be the default stream when present (see page 46).

✍

Component video (YP

B

P

R

) connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.

Connect to the composite video output jacks on your camcorder or other video equipment such as video game equipment.

Connects to the audio (L/R) output jacks of your equipment, including camcorders, video game equipment, to which you want easy access.

✍

If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV’s L (MONO) audio input jack.

✍

When connecting composite video to VIDEO IN 2, be sure to select Video 2 (Component) to Off in the

Setup settings to activate both audio and video function for composite connection (see page 46).

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Rear Panel

1

L

AUDIO

R

IN

6

7

For service use only

SERVICE ONLY

VIDEO IN

HD/DVD IN

(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

PC IN

RGB

S VIDEO

Y

DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL)

P

B

8

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

(MONO)

AUDIO

R

1 3

P

R

L

AUDIO

R

4 5

L

R

AUDIO OUT

(VAR/FIX)

9

3

4 5 6 7

8

2

Jack

1 HDMI IN 6/7

L-AUDIO-R

Description

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio.

If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN

7 (with HDMI-to-DVI cable and/or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO

IN(L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 7. (DVI connector is for video signals only.)

HDMI-to-DVI cable

HDMI adapter Audio cable

✍

Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo.

✍

Do not connect a PC to the TV’s HDMI input. Use the PC IN (RGB IN) input instead when connecting a PC.

✍

HDMI connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of

1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.

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Jack

2

CABLE

3

VHF/UHF

4 PC IN 8

(RGB/AUDIO)

Description

Connects to your cable signal. This CABLE input jack, in conjunction with the VHF/UHF input jack, lets you set up your TV to switch between scrambled channels (coming through a

cable box) and unscrambled cable channels. For details, see page 14.

✍

VHF/UHF input receives over-the-air broadcast signal frequencies and CABLE input receives CATV signal frequencies.

Connects to your VHF/UHF antenna.

Connect to a personal computer’s video output connector using HD15-HD15 cable (analog

RGB, not supplied). Can also be connected to other analog RGB devices.

See “PC Input Signal Reference Chart” on page 60 for the signals that can be displayed.

✍

For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to use an adapter

(not supplied). If this is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable.

✍

If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust the Phase and Pitch of the PC

settings as described on page 50.

Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A/V equipment such as a VCR or other video equipment. A third composite video and audio jack (VIDEO 2) is located on the front panel of the TV.

5 VIDEO IN 1/3

VIDEO/

L (MONO)-

AUDIO-R

6 VIDEO IN 1

S VIDEO

7 HD/DVD IN 4/5

(1080i/720p/

480p/480i)/

L-AUDIO-R

8 AUDIO OUT

(VAR/FIX)

9 DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL)

Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has

S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the composite video (5).

Connect to your equipment’s component video (YP

B

P

R

) and audio (L/R) jacks. Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (6) or the composite video (5) connections.

✍

Component video (YP

B

P

R

) connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.

Connect to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment. You can use these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system.

Connects to the optical audio input of digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby* digital compatible. (DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) is only available for digital channels.)

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories.

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Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup

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.

TV POWER

1

Press to turn on the TV.

The Initial Setup screen appears.

2

Press

V/v to highlight the on-screen display language. Then press . The message “Start auto program now?” appears.

3

Press V/v 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.

If you choose to set up the channels at a later time, select the Auto Program

option in the Channel settings to scan available channels (see page 41).

✍

If you select "No" during Initial Setup, the Initial Setup screen will reappear each time you turn on the TV until you complete Auto

Program.

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Using the Remote Control

Button Description

1 TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the video inputs.

✍

See page 45 for information on setting up the video

input labels, including the Skip function.

2 SLEEP

Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (Off,

15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off. To cancel Sleep, press SLEEP repeatedly until Off appears.

3 FUNCTION

Buttons

The FUNCTION button indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which external equipment the remote control is operating. When the remote control is set to operate the external equipment, these buttons will operate the equipment you choose. You must first press one of these FUNCTION

buttons to operate the corresponding equipment. See page 26

for programming the remote control.

4 0 - 9, ENT

Press 0-9 to select a channel; the channel changes after two seconds. Press ENT to change channels immediately.

5

Use with the 0-9 and ENT buttons to select digital channels.

For example, to enter 2.1, press

2

, ,

1

and ENT.

6 JUMP

Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that was selected.

7 ANT

8 SURROUND

Press to select TruSurround XT audio effect or Off to turn this feature off.

9 SOUND

Press to change between the VHF/UHF input and the CABLE input.

Press to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic for enhanced treble and bass, Standard for spoken dialog and

Custom for flat setting.

✍

The 5 button, CH + button and PLAY button have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the TV.

✍

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and

E

on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control’s battery compartment.

,

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Button

0 GUIDE qa RETURN


Description

Press to display the guide when you are watching analog or digital channels.

Using the Guide

The guide allows you to select the channels from a channel list.

The guide also provides information about the current program being shown on each channel (if information is available from the station).

Information banner

Channel list

Program options

Make Way for Ducks!

1:26 Remaining

TV-G V S L D Alt. Audio 1080i 16:9

Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley, two wayward ducks on a unique mission.

1 ABC

10 DISC

23.1 FAM

36 TLC

65 HIST

68 SHOW

Alternate Audio

Audio 1 English

Audio 2 English

C23.1

FAM

✍

Program information in the guide is provided by the broadcasters. As a result, it may sometimes include only the channel number, without a program title or description.

Using the Program Options Setting

The program options setting allows you to customize the program settings on the currently tuned channel.

Alternate Audio

(When available)

Each program has a main audio stream (the audio you hear when the channel is first tuned), and may have alternate audio streams. This option allows you to switch among the alternate audio stream, when the broadcaster provides an alternate audio stream (for instance, the audio may contain a different language).

Press to go back to the previous screen when displaying

MENU items and settings.

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Button Description

qs BD/DVD,

DVR/VCR

Operating

Buttons qd VISUAL

SEARCH

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

28.

&m 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.

ADVANCE: Press to advance forward a set period of time when playing back a recorded program.

M & NEXT: Press to advance forward to the next chapter mark

(if any) or to live TV when playing back a recorded program.

m (fast reverse): Press to play a program in fast rewind mode.

H PLAY: Press to play a program at a normal speed.

M (fast forward): Press to play a program in fast forward mode.

X PAUSE: Press to pause playback.

x STOP: Press to stop the playback of a recorded program.

Only for Sony DVD recorders with the visual search function.

For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the

DVD recorder.

qf MUTING

Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore the sound.

✍

The MUTING function is not available when Speaker is set to Off and Audio Out is set to Fixed.

Press to adjust the volume. qg VOL +/– qh DVR/VCR

Record

Buttons qj BD/DVD TOP

MENU/MENU z REC: Press to record. Pressing this button alone starts the recording process.

X REC PAUSE: Press to pause the recording.

x REC STOP: Press to stop the recording.

Press to display the top menu or menu.

✍

For further information, refer to the operating manual of the connected equipment.

qk POWER

Press to turn on and off the external equipment selected from the FUNCTION buttons 3.

ql TV POWER Press to turn on and off the TV.

w; FREEZE

Press once to display a frozen image of the current program.

Press again to return to the program.

Current program in progress

Frozen picture

Freeze

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Button

wa PICTURE ws WIDE


Description

Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes:

Vivid, Standard, Custom. The picture modes can be also accessed in the Picture settings. For details, see

“

Picture

Settings” on page 34.

Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings:

Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings

can be also accessed in the Screen settings. See page 39.

Changing the Wide Screen Mode

4:3 Original source

Standard definition source

16:9 Original source

High definition source m

Wide Zoom

Normal

Full

Zoom

Wide Zoom

m

Normal

Full

Zoom

wd DISPLAY

Press once to display the current channel number, channel label, program-related information (if available), time, Wide

Mode settings and remaining sleep time (when Sleep is set,

see page 46). The OSD (on screen display) will turn off

automatically in a few seconds, or you can press DISPLAY again to turn it off immediately.

wf

V/v/B/b

Press to select/confirm an item.

wg TOOLS

Press to access the Tools menu with commonly used options such as: Picture Mode, Sound Mode, Wide Mode, Add to

Favorites, Caption Vision (CC) and Alternate Audio.

✍

The menus you can select may vary depending on the input signal.

wh MENU wj CH +/– wk F1/F2

Press to display the MENU with TV functions and settings.

See “Overview of MENU” on page 32.

Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either +/–.

Press to select the function of connected components. For

details, see “Using Other Equipment with Your Remote


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Programming the Remote Control

The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.

Sony Equipment

BD/DVD

DVR/VCR

SAT/CABLE

Programmable Code Number

101 (Sony Blu-ray Disc Player)

901 (Sony Dream System)

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 “Manufacturer’s

Codes” listed on page 27. If more than one code number is listed, try

entering from the code listed first.

1 Press and hold the BD/DVD

,

DVR/VCR

or

SAT/CABLE

FUNCTION button you want to program on the remote control and press the

DIS

PL

A

Y

button simultaneously.

The selected FUNCTION button (BD/DVD, DVR/VCR or

SAT/CABLE) will flash.

2 Enter the three-digit manufacturer’s code number using the --9 buttons while the FUNCTION button is lit. If the code is not entered within 10 seconds, you must start again from step 1.

3 Press the button while the

FUNCTION

button is lit.

When the programming is correct, the selected FUNCTION button blinks twice, and when not, blinks five times.

✍

BD/DVD

While ,

DVR/VCR

and

SAT/CABLE

buttons are labeled as such, you can still program any of your connected equipment using any one of the buttons

BD/DVD regardless of the label. For example, button can be programmed to operate your VCR. If you have a DVD/VCR combo that you want to

BD/DVD operate with your TV remote control, you can program with the or

DVR/VCR

or even the

SAT/CABLE

, 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 button. If you can turn the equipment on and off by using the remote control, then the programming is complete. 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 automatically goes back to the previous setting.

✍

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.

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Manufacturer’s Codes

DVD Players

Manufacturer

Sony

Code

751, 763

General Electric/RCA 755

Hitachi

JVC

758

756

Magnavox

Mitsubishi

Oritron

Panasonic

Philips

Pioneer

RCA/PROSCAN

Samsung

Toshiba

Zenith

757

761

759

753

757

752, 778

755

758

754

760, 762

DVD/VCR Combo Units

Manufacturer

Sony

Broksonic

JVC

Panasonic

Samsung

Toshiba

Zenith

Code

767

776

775

777

774

773

768

HDD/DVD Combo Units

Manufacturer

Sony

Code

770, 771, 772

DVD Changers

Manufacturer

Sony

Panasonic

Code

765

766

DVR

Manufacturer

Sony

Code

901

Blu-ray Disc Player (BD)

Manufacturer

Sony

Code

101, 102, 103

5.1ch DVD AV System

Manufacturer

Sony (DAV)

Code

601, 602, 603, 604

AV Receivers

Manufacturer

Sony

Code

764

VCRs

Manufacturer

Sony

Code

301, 302, 303

(VHS, 8mm, Beta)

Magnavox

Marantz

Marta

Memorex

Minolta

Mitsubishi/MGA

Multitech

NEC

Olympic

Optimus

Orion

Panasonic

Pentax

Philco

Philips

Pioneer

Quasar

RCA/PROSCAN

Manufacturer

Sony DV

Code

348

Admiral (M. Ward) 327

Aiwa* 338, 344

Audio Dynamic

Broksonic

Canon

Citizen

314, 337

317, 319

308, 309

332

Craig

Curtis Mathes

Daewoo

DBX

Dimensia

Emerson

302, 332

304, 309, 338

309, 312, 341

314, 336, 337

304

Fisher

Funai

General Electric

Go Video

Goldstar

Hitachi

Instant Replay

JC Penney

JVC

316, 317, 318, 319,

320, 341

330, 335

338

304, 309, 329

322, 339, 340

332

304, 305, 306, 338

308, 309

304, 305, 309, 314,

330, 336, 337

314, 336, 337, 345,

346, 347

Kenwood

LG

LXI (SEARS)

314, 332, 336, 337

332

305, 330, 332, 335,

338

308, 309, 310

314, 336, 337

332

309, 335

304, 305

323, 324, 325, 326

321, 325, 338

314, 336, 337

308, 309

327

317

306, 307, 308, 309

Realistic

Sansui

304, 305

308, 309

308, 309, 310

308

306, 308, 309

304, 305, 308, 309,

310, 311, 312, 313,

329

309, 324, 328, 330,

335, 338

314

Manufacturer

Samsung

Sanyo

Scott

Code

313, 321, 322

330, 335

312, 313, 321, 323,

324, 325, 326, 335

327, 328

327, 338

Sharp

Signature 2000

(M. Ward)

SV2000

Sylvania

Symphonic

Tashiro

Tatung

Teac

Technics

Toshiba

Wards

Yamaha

Zenith

338

308, 309, 310, 338

338

332

314, 336, 337

314, 336, 337, 338

308, 309

311, 312

327, 328, 331, 332,

335

314, 330, 336, 337

331

Cable Boxes

Manufacturer

Sony

Hamlin/Regal

Code

230

222, 223, 224, 225,

226

201, 202, 203, 204,

205, 206, 207, 208,

Jerrold/

General Inst./

Motorola

Oak

Panasonic

Pioneer

218, 222

227, 228, 229

219, 220, 221

211, 214, 215

Scientific Atlanta 209, 210, 211

Tocom 216, 217

Zenith 212, 213

Satellite Receivers

Manufacturer

Sony

Dish Network

Echostar

General Electric

Hitachi

Hughes

JVC

Mitsubishi

Panasonic

Philips

RCA/PROSCAN

Toshiba

Samsung

Code

801

810

810

802

805

804

810

809

803

811

802, 808

806, 807

812

* If an Aiwa VCR does not work even though you enter the code for Aiwa, enter the code for Sony instead.

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Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control

To operate other equipment connected to your TV, first turn to page 27 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.

✍

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 the cable box

SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION)

Turn on/off POWER


Select a channel

Change channels

Back to previous channel

Press ...

0-9, ENT

CH +/–

JUMP

Operating a Satellite Receiver


Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver

SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION)

Turn on/off

Select a channel

Change channels

Back to previous channel

POWER

0-9, ENT

CH +/–

JUMP


Display channel number

Display SAT Guide

Display SAT Menu

Move highlight (cursor)

Select item

Press ...

DISPLAY

GUIDE

MENU

V v B b

Operating a VCR


Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate the VCR

DVR/VCR (FUNCTION)

Turn on/off

Change channels

Record

Play

Stop

POWER

CH +/– z

H x

Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer


Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate the DVD

DVD/VCR (FUNCTION)

Turn on/off

If you have a DVD changer, to skip disc

Play

Stop

Pause

POWER

F1

H x

X (press again to resume normal playback)


Fast forward

Rewind the tape

Pause

Select a channel

INPUT SELECT

Press ...

M m


0-9, ENT

TV/VIDEO


Step through different tracks of the disc

Step through different chapters of the disc

Press ...

m to fast reverse or M to fast forward the disc when pressed during playback

> to step forward or . to step backward

Select a track directly 0-9, ENT

Display the disc menu or top menu

Display the system MENU

Operate the DVD menu

BD/DVD MENU or

TOP MENU

MENU

V v B b,

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Operating a Blu-ray Disc Player (BD)


Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate the Blu-ray Disc Player

BD/DVD (FUNCTION)

Turn on/off

Play

Stop

POWER

H x

Pause


Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV)


Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate the DVD

BD/DVD (FUNCTION)

Turn on/off

Select other equipment connected to the DAV

POWER

F1

Disk skip


F2

BD/DVD MENU or

TOP MENU

Select a track directly

0-9, ENT

Operating a DVD/VCR Combo Unit


Activate the remote control to operate the DVD/VCR

Press ...

DVR/VCR (FUNCTION)

Turn on/off

Select the DVD

Select the VCR


Play

Stop

Pause

POWER

F 1

F 2

BD/DVD MENU or

TOP MENU

H x

X


Step through different tracks of the disc

Display the POP UP menu (BD)

Display the disc menu (DVD)

Display the top menu (BD)

Display the top menu (DVD)

Operate the menu

Press ...

m to fast reverse or M to fast forward the disc when pressed during playback

BD/DVD MENU

BD/DVD MENU

BD/DVD TOP MENU

BD/DVD TOP MENU

V v B b,


Play

Stop

Pause

Press ...

H x

X

Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback

Specify the previous chapter/track

Specify the next chapter/track

.

>

Move highlight (cursor) V v B b

Select item

Master volume VOL +/–, MUTING


Press ...


Move highlight (cursor) and select (DVD)

V v B b

Record (VCR) z

Change channels (VCR)

Adjust tracking (VCR)

Index search

INPUT SELECT

CH +/– or 0-9, ENT

(using tuner)

CH +/–

(during tape playback)

. >

TV/VIDEO

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Operating a HDD/DVD Combo Unit


Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate the DVD/HDD

DVR/VCR (FUNCTION)

Turn on/off

Select the HDD

Select the DVD

Play

Stop

POWER

F 1

F 2

H x

Pause

X


Move highlight (cursor) and select

V v B b

Operating an AV Receiver


Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate the AV Receiver

DVR (FUNCTION)

Turn on/off POWER

Operating a DVR


Activate the remote control to operate the DVR

Turn on/off

Play

Press ...

DVR/VCR (FUNCTION)

POWER

H

Jump back while viewing live or record programs

REPLAY

Slow mode

Jump forward while viewing recorded programs m/m (press lightly)


Record

REC PAUSE

REC STOP

Specify the previous chapter/track

Specify the next chapter/track

Replay

Advance


INPUT SELECT

Press ...

z

X x

.

>

BD/DVD MENU or

TOP MENU

TV/VIDEO


Master volume

Select other input connected to

AV receiver

Press ...

VOL +/–, MUTING

F1


Jump forward to the next available chapter

Stop

Pause

Record

Record Stop

Record Pause x

X z x

X

Press ...

>

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TV Controls

To open the cover masterpage:3 columns Right


OPEN

TIMER LAMP POWER

POWER

Be careful not to pinch your fingers when opening the cover.

0

MENU

TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL

POWER

TIMER LAMP POWER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Item

1

MENU

2

TV/VIDEO

3

VOLUME +/–

4

CHANNEL +/–

5

TIMER LED

Description

Press to display MENU with TV functions and settings (see “Overview of MENU” on page 32).

Press to cycle through the video inputs. If you set a certain input to Skip in Label Video

Inputs, then the input will not appear. For details, see page 45.

In the MENU screen, this button serves as confirming the selection or setting.

Press to adjust the volume. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons.

6

LAMP LED

7

POWER LED

8

(IR) Infrared

Receiver

9

POWER q;

Speaker

Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either

–/+. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as up/down buttons.

When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off. For details, see page 46.

Blinks in red when the lamp for the light source has burned out. For details, see “Replacing the

Lamp” on page 51.

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 the 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 53).

Receives IR signals from the remote control.

Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected.

Press to turn on and off the TV.

Outputs the audio signal.

✍

The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Use it as a reference when operating the TV.

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Overview of 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 MENU button, you can select from basic TV functions: External Inputs,

Favorites, Cable, Antenna or Settings.

TV/VIDEO

POWER TV POWER

BD/DVD DVR/VCR SAT/CABLE

FUNCTION

TV

ENT

JUMP ANT

SURROUND SOUND

MODE

PICTURE

FREEZE

WIDE

GUIDE

DISPLA

Y

RETURN

TO

OL

S

MENU

PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT

PLAY

2, 3

1

1

Press MENU on the remote.

The MENU control panel appears.

2

Press

V/v to highlight the item.

3

Press to select an option.

Press MENU to exit.

✍

A dot appears next to the icon of the currently active input (External

Inputs, Cable, and Antenna only).

✍

When the TV is displaying the input from a connected PC, the menu only shows PC settings. For more

information about PC settings, see page 49.

MENU

External Inputs

Favorites

Cable

Antenna

Settings

Select from connected equipment

MENU

External Inputs

Description

The External Inputs feature lets you select the external inputs connected to your TV. You can also assign a label

using Label Video Inputs in the Setup settings (see page 45).

1

Highlight External Inputs on the MENU control panel and press .

2

Press V/v to highlight the desired external input and press .

✍

To display the PC settings, select Video 8 in

External Inputs. For more information about PC

settings, see page 49.

External Inputs

Exit

Video 1

Video 2 Camcorder

Video 3 DVD

Video 4 DVR

Video 5

Video 6

Video 7

Video 8

Edit Video Labels

Exit:

MENU

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MENU

Favorites

C

Cable

Antenna

Settings


Description

The Favorites feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify.

1

Highlight Favorites from the MENU control panel and press . The Favorite Channels list appears.

2

Make your selection by pressing

V/v to highlight the desired channel and then press . To add the current channel to the list of Favorite

Channels, highlight Add to Favorites and pre ss

.

Favorite Channels

Add to Favorites

5

12

23

Edit Favorites

Exit

To manually edit your favorite channels, select Edit Favorites. For more

information, see page 41.

Exit:

MENU

The Cable feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the cable input.

When tuned to the channel, the program banner and channel number will be displayed.

✍

To turn on the program banner, select Settings and set the Info Banner option to

On in the Setup settings (see page 45).

The Antenna feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the antenna input. When tuned to the channel, the program banner and channel number will be displayed.

✍

To turn on the program banner, select Settings and set the Info Banner option to

On in the Setup settings (see page 45).

The Settings feature lets you enter the settings screen. Settings and adjustments can be performed from the Settings menu. The information on various settings starts

from page 34.

Navigating Through Settings

1

Press MENU.

2

Select

.

3

Highlight an item: Picture, Sound, Screen, Channel, Parental Lock, Setup.

4

Press to select an option.

To exit the Settings, press MENU.

✍

The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation. Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed.

✍

To display PC settings (page 49), select Video 8 in External Inputs and switch to

PC input. Pressing MENU shows PC settings when the TV is displaying the input from a connected PC.

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Picture Settings

Antenna

Picture

Picture Mode

Reset

Advanced Iris

Picture

Brightness

Color

Hue

Color Temp.

Sharpness

Vivid

Auto 1

Max

50

55

0

Cool

40

Exit:

MENU

Option

Picture Mode

Reset

Advanced Iris

Picture

Brightness

Color

Hue

34

To display the Picture settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (page 33).

Description

Vivid

Standard

Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.

Select for standard picture settings. Recommended for home entertainment.

Custom Allows you to store your preferred settings.

✍

You can set up a Picture Mode (Vivid, Standard, Custom) independently for the

TV input and for each Video input (Video 1 to Video 7). Your Picture Mode settings are automatically saved upon selection.

Resets the current settings to default values (except for Advanced Settings).

By selecting the iris option, you can obtain the best brightness and contrast suited for your

TV viewing.

Auto 1/2 Automatically detects the brightness of the screen. This option is best suited for programs that often change between bright scenes and low light setting scenes.

Auto 1: Recommended option for viewing programs that have larger variation in brightness from scene to scene.

Auto 2: Recommended option for viewing programs that have less variation in brightness from scene to scene.

Max

High

Medium

Low

With this option, the brightness is about the maximum level.

With this option, the screen is at a high level of brightness. It is suitable for TV viewing in a brightly lit room.

With this option, the brightness is about the standard level.

With this option, the screen is dimmed but contrast is to the maximum. It is suitable for TV viewing in a room with low lighting.

Min

With this option, the brightness is about the minimum level.

✍

Advanced Iris is not available when you are using the Freeze feature.

Adjust to increase or decrease picture contrast.

Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.

Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity.

Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones.

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Option

Color Temp.

White adjustment

Sharpness

Noise Reduction

DRC Mode

DRC Palette


Description

Cool

Neutral

Select to give the white colors a bluish tint.

Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.

Warm 1, 2 Select to give the white colors a reddish tint. Available only when

Picture Mode is set to Custom.

Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.

Select to reduce the noise level of connected equipment, and the VHF/UHF or cable inputs.

Select from Auto, High, Medium, Low and Off.

✍

Noise Reduction is not available when you are using the Freeze feature.

✍

Auto is not available when you are using either HDMI or component (except for

Video 2) connections.

High Density Creates a high-resolution picture with 4 x density, for high-quality sources (i.e., Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD player, satellite receiver).

Recommended for moving pictures.

Progressive

Off Select to turn off DRC Mode.

✍

DRC Mode is available when you are watching 480i sources. It is not available when Game Mode is On or you are using the Freeze feature.

Custom Allows you to customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness

(Clarity) for input sources. For example, you can create a Custom setting for your cable input's picture, and create another for your

DVD player's picture.

1

Press the arrow buttons to highlight Custom then press .

The DRC palette appears.

Custom

Press to exit

Reality

(28)

Clarity

(12) becomes more detailed. As you move the z to the right along the Clarity axis, the picture becomes smoother.

3

To save the setting, press .

✍

DRC Palette is available when you are watching 480i sources. It is not available when Game Mode is On, DRC Mode is Off or you are using the

Freeze feature.

2

Press the arrow buttons to adjust the position of the marker (z).

As you move the z higher along the Reality axis, the picture

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Option

Advanced Settings

Available only when

Picture Mode is set to

Custom

Description

Reset

Black Corrector

Gamma

Clear White

Live Color

White Balance

Resets all the Advanced Settings to default values (except for

White Balance).

Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.

Adjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture.

Emphasizes white and light colors.

Makes colors more vivid.

Adjusts the color temperature color by color.

Detail Enhancer Enhances the details of the picture.

✍

Detail Enhancer is not available when you are using the

Freeze feature.

Edge Enhancer Enhances the outline of the picture.

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Sound Settings

Antenna

Sound

Sound Mode

Reset

Treble

Bass

Balance

Steady Sound

Volume Offset

Surround

BBE

Custom

Off

0

Off

Off

0

0

0

Exit:

MENU

To display the Sound settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (page 33).

Option

Sound Mode

Reset

Treble

Bass

Balance

Steady Sound

Volume Offset

Surround

BBE

MTS

Enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs

Description

Dynamic

Standard

Select to enhance treble and bass.

Suitable for spoken dialog.

Custom Flat setting. Allows you to store your preferred settings.

✍

You can set up a Sound Mode (Dynamic, Standard, Custom) independently for the TV input and for each Video input (Video 1 to Video 7). Your Sound Mode settings are automatically saved upon selection.

Resets the following options to default values: Treble

,

Bass, Balance, Steady Sound,

Volume Offset, Surround and BBE.

Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds.

Adjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds.

Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.

On

Select to stabilize the volume across all programs and commercials.

Off Select to turn off Steady Sound.

Adjust the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other inputs.

TruSurround XT

Select for surround sound (for stereo programs only).

Off Select for normal stereo or mono reception.

Select to give sound more impact by compensating for phase effects in speakers. Select from High, Low and Off.

✍

BBE is available only when Sound Mode is set to Custom.

Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo.

Auto SAP Select to automatically switch to second audio programs when a signal is received. If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in

Stereo mode.

Mono Select for mono reception. Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts.

✍

MTS is available only for analog programs.

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Option

Alternate Audio

Digital channels only

Speaker

Audio Out

Easy control of volume adjustments

A/V Sync

Digital channel only

Description

Select among the available options to switch among the alternate audio streams. The program you are tuned to may be broadcast in a different language in the alternate audio streams.

✍

The Alternate Audio option is not available if the program is not broadcast with alternate audio streams.

On

Off

Variable

Fixed

Off/1/2/3

Select to turn on the TV speakers.

Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV’s sound only through your external audio receiver and speakers.

The audio output from your audio system can be controlled by the

TV’s remote control.

The audio output of the TV is fixed. Use your audio receiver’s remote control to adjust the volume (and other audio settings) through your audio system.

Use this option to make adjustments to audio and video synchronization when you have external equipment connected to

DIGITAL OUT of the TV. Select Off (default value) to make no adjustments. Select 1, 2 or 3 to synchronize the video and audio from your connected external equipment.

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Screen Settings

Antenna

Screen

Exit:

MENU

Wide Mode

Auto Wide

4:3 Default

Display Area

Horizontal Center

Vertical Center

Vertical Size

0

0

Full

On

Off

Normal

0

To display the Screen settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (page 33).

Option

Wide Mode

Auto Wide

Description

Wide Zoom

Normal

Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much as possible.

Select to display the 4:3 picture in its original size when the original source is 4:3. When the original source is 16:9, then the picture may be compressed horizontally.

Full

Zoom

Select to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio.

✍

You can set up a Wide Mode (Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom) independently for the TV input and for each Video input (Video 1 to Video 7). Your Wide Mode settings are automatically saved upon selection. For examples of each mode,

see page 25.

On

Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original source is 4:3 (standard definition source). When the original source is 16:9 (high definition source), select this mode to display the

16:9 picture in its original size.

Select to automatically change to the screen mode that is best for the current program. If frequent screen changes are disturbing to you, select Off.

Off

Select to turn off the Auto Wide option. Choose a screen mode from the Wide Mode option.

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Option

4:3 Default

Select the default screen mode to use for 4:3 sources.

Display Area

Horizontal Center

Vertical Center

Vertical Size

Description

Wide Zoom

Normal

Full

Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture, to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much as possible.

Select to display the 4:3 picture in its original size.

Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the display area.

Zoom Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the wide screen.

Off

Select to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the channel or input is changed.

✍

4:3 Default is not available if Auto Wide is set to Off.

✍

If 4:3 Default is set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting changes only for the current channel. When you change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting. To retain the current Wide

Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off.

Allows you to adjust the screen area displaying the picture.

Normal Select to display the picture in the original size.

-1/-2 Select to enlarge the picture to hide the edge of the picture.

Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right. Press

B/b

and press to adjust.

Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down. (Available only in Zoom.)

Press V/v and press to adjust.

Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture. (Available only in Wide Zoom and

Zoom.) Press

V/v and press to adjust.

✍

Size adjustment is especially useful for Wide Zoom picture conditions such as when news ticker information appears at the bottom or top of the screen.

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Channel Settings

Antenna

Channel

Favorite Channels

Digital Channels

Auto Program

Show/Hide Channels

Label Channels

Diagnostics

Exit:

MENU

To display the Channel settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (page 33).

Option

Favorite Channels

Digital Channels

Auto Program

Description

Lets you set up a list of up to 16 of your favorite channels.

1

Press

V/v to scroll to the slot you would like to edit.

2

Enter your favorite channel number and press to apply and save.

To select other favorite channel numbers, repeat steps 1-2.

✍

To select favorite channel numbers that you specified, see page 33.

Add

Select to add digital channels.

Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels for the current

TV input (either Antenna or Cable).

Show/Hide Channels Allows you to show or hide channels that appear in the program guide and when you use the

CH+/– buttons to channel surf.

1

Press V/v to highlight the channel that you want to show or hide.

To move between the Major and Minor subchannel lists, press

B/b.

2

To change a channel’s setting to Shown or Hidden, press .

To show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1 and 2.

✍

Channels that you set to be hidden can be accessed only with the 0-9 buttons.

✍

If you select to hide or show a major digital channel, all the subchannels 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.

✍

If you hide all sub-channels of a major digital channel, that digital channel is automatically set to Hidden.

Label Channels

Diagnostics

Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers.

1

Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press to select the channel number that you want to assign a label.

2

Press V/v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Press to move to the next character. Repeat to add up to 7 characters to the label.

To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-2.

Display diagnostics information about the current channel and the TV. This can be useful in providing information to an authorized technician or repair person.

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Parental Lock Settings

Antenna

Parental Lock

Press to change settings

Exit:

MENU

Rating Off

Digital Rating Off

Unrated Allow

Change Password

Select Country U. S. A.

Off

Child

Youth

Y. Adult

Custom...

To display the Parental Lock settings, see “Navigating Through

Settings” (page 33).

Option Description

The Parental Lock settings allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels.

Use 0-9 on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. The first time you create a password, confirm the password by entering it again.

Rating Off

Child

Turn Parental Lock off. No programs are blocked from viewing.

Maximum ratings permitted are:

U.S.: TV-Y, TV-G, G

Canada: C, G, TV-Y

Youth

Maximum ratings permitted are:

U.S.: TV-PG, PG

Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG

Y. Adult Maximum ratings permitted are:

U.S.: TV-14, PG-13

Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14

Custom...

Select to set ratings manually.

U.S.: See page 43 for details.

Canada: See page 44 for details.

✍

If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you should select Child, Youth, or

Y. Adult to help simplify the rating selection. To set more specific ratings, select Custom.

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Option

Digital Rating

(Available only in U.S.A. where advanced ratings exist)

Description

Off Turn Digital Rating off. No programs that contain downloadable ratings are blocked from viewing.

Custom...

Select to block programs based on downloadable ratings.

Clear All

Select to clear the entire downloadable rating system.

✍

This action will delete the current Digital Rating menu and the menu will no longer be available until the TV is tuned to a channel that contains downloadable ratings.

✍

This icon will appear on the information banner across the screen indicating the availability of the new downloadable rating information when the

Digital Rating is set to the Custom option.

✍

This setting is only available if digital ratings have been downloaded by your

TV and ratings have been set for U.S.A. in Select Country (see below).

Unrated

(Available only in

U.S.A.)

Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.

Block Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.

✍

If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of programs may be blocked: programs broadcast from another country, emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather.

Change Password

Select Country

Select to change your password.

✍

You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock settings.

If you lose your password, see “Lost password” on page 58.

U.S.A.

Canada

Select to use U.S.A. ratings (see below).

Select to use Canadian ratings (see page 44).

US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options

To select custom rating options for the U.S., select U.S.A. in the Select Country setting (see above).

Option

Movie Rating

Description

G

PG

PG-13

R

NC-17 and X

All children and general audience.

Parental guidance suggested.

Parental guidance for children under 13.

Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under 17.

No one 17 or under allowed.

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Option

TV Rating

Block programs by their rating, content or both

Description

Age-Based Ratings

TV-Y

All children.

TV-Y7

Directed to children age 7 and older.

TV-G

General audience.

TV-PG

Parental guidance suggested.

TV-14

Parents strongly cautioned.

TV-MA

Mature audience only.

Content-Based Ratings

FV

Fantasy violence.

D

Suggestive dialogue.

L

Strong language.

S

Sexual situations.

V

Violence.

✍

To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings.

Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options

To select custom rating options for Canada, select Canada in the Select Country setting (see page 43).

Option

English Rating

French Rating

U.S.A. Rating

Description

C

C8+

G

PG

14+

18+

G

8 ans+

13 ans+

16 ans+

18 ans+

All children.

Children 8 years and older.

General programming.

Parental guidance.

Viewers 14 and older.

Adult programming.

General programming.

Not recommended for young children.

Not recommended for ages under 13.

Not recommended for ages under 16.

Programming restricted to adults.

See TV Rating for “US Models” above.

Viewing Blocked Programs

You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password. This temporarily turns the parental control feature off. To reactivate the Parental

Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated.

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Setup Settings

Antenna

Setup

Caption Vision (CC)

Info Banner

Game Mode

Color Matrix

Label Video Inputs

Clock/Timers

Language

Video 2 (Component)

Menu Color

Off

On

Off

Standard

English

Off

Blue

Exit:

MENU

To display the Setup settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (page 33).

Option

Caption Vision (CC)

Info Banner

Game Mode

Color Matrix

Label Video Inputs

Description

Allows you to select from several closed-caption modes.

On Caption Vision (CC) is turned on.

Off

Program

Caption Vision (CC) is turned off.

Allows you to set basic and advanced Caption Vision (CC) options.

See “Programming Caption Vision (CC)” on page 48.

Set to On or Off. When On, displays the program name and the program information (if the broadcaster offers this service). Displays for few seconds when the channel is changed or the DISPLAY button is pressed.

On Select to optimize for playing games.

Off Select to turn off the Game Mode.

✍

Game Mode is available when you are watching 480i or 1080i sources. It is not available when using the Freeze feature, or when receiving input from Cable or

Antenna.

Allows you to select the method for reproducing color-difference signals. It is recommended that you leave this at the factory default value.

Standard Automatically optimizes based on signal.

Custom...

If the tone of the picture from the input source is unnatural, select either ITU601 or ITU709, which normalizes the tone.

Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc.

For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 4 jack, you can select the label DVD for the Video 4 input. Then when you press TV/VIDEO to change inputs, the video label you assigned to that input appears on screen.

1

Press

V/v to highlight the video input (Video 1-8) to which you want to assign a label.

Then press to select the input.

2

Press V/v to highlight one of the displayed labels. Then press to select the label.

You can select from the following labels for each input:

Video 1-7 –– , DVD , Cable Box , Satellite , BD , VCR , Receiver , DVR ,

Game, Camcorder, Edit, Skip

Video 8 –– , PC, Skip

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Option

Clock/Timers

Description

✍

Edit allows you to create a custom 10-character label. Steps to edit the labels

are the same as Label Channels (see page 41).

✍

If you select Skip, your TV skips this input when you press the TV/VIDEO button.

✍

The Skip label is useful for inputs to which no equipment is connected.

Sleep Set the time in minutes (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

Timer 2

You can use the timers to turn the TV on, set the duration time the TV will remain on, and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled times.

Timer 1 and Timer 2 will not be available until you set the Current

Time.

1

Press V/v to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2. To set the timer, press b.

✍

To go directly to programming Timer 1 or 2, press instead of pressing b.

2

Press

V/v to highlight one of the following options, then press

.

Program: Select to set the timer by day, hour, minute, AM/PM,

Duration, and Channel.

Off:

Select to turn off the timer.

(Your previous settings are saved.)

3

If you selected Program in step 2, press V and v to set the day(s), hour, minute, AM/PM, duration, and channel number.

Press or press b to confirm each setting and move to the next setting.

Press B to go back to the previous setting.

4

Press MENU to exit Settings.

Current Time

You can set the current time.

1

Press to select Current Time.

2

Press V and v to set the current time (day, hour, minute, and

AM/PM). Press (or press b) to confirm each setting and move to the next setting. Press B to go back the previous setting.

3

Press MENU to exit Settings.

Language

Select to display all on-screen settings in your language of choice: English, Español,

Français.

Video 2 (Component) Auto

Select to switch automatically between the component video jacks

(YP

B

P

R

, AUDIO L (MONO)/AUDIO R) and the composite video jacks (VIDEO, AUDIO L (MONO)/AUDIO R) on the front of the

TV (VIDEO/HD/DVD IN 2) depending on the cable connection.

Off

Select to activate the composite video jacks (VIDEO, AUDIO

L(MONO)/AUDIO R) on the front of the TV.

✍

If you use the composite connection when Video 2 (Component) is set to Auto, do not connect the component cable at the same time. Otherwise select Off.

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Option

Menu Color

Power Saving

CineMotion

Cooling Mode

Lamp Replacement

Product Information

Description

Enables you to select a specific color for the on-screen settings.

Select to reduce the power consumption by adjusting the lamp brightness. This also enhances the black level. Select On or Off.

Select Auto to optimize the screen 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.

✍

CineMotion is only available when you are watching 480i sources, except when the Freeze feature is in use.

Select High to use the TV at an altitude of 5,000 feet (1,500 m) or higher. Select Normal to use the TV at normal altitude.

When the lamp nears the end of its life, a message appears every time you turn on the TV.

After you replace the lamp, select this option and follow the on-screen procedure.

✍

Select this option after you replace the lamp.

✍

Depending on environmental conditions, such as frequency of use, some lamps may burn out before the lamp replacement message appears on the TV.

✍

Until you set the Lamp Replacement option, a message announcing that the lamp is at the end of its life will appear every time you turn on the TV.

Select to display the equipment information of your TV.

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Programming Caption Vision (CC)

If you selected the

Program

option under

Caption Vision (CC)

(see page 45), you can change the following

settings:

Option

Basic

Digital CC

Advanced

Advanced Settings

Description

Allows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options.

CC1, CC2,

CC3, CC4

Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program.

(Should be set to CC1 for most programs.)

Text1, Text2,

Text3, Text4

Displays network/station information presented using either half or the whole screen (if available).

Allows you to set digital closed captioning to Basic (digital EIA-608) or Advanced (digital

EIA-708).

Allows you to select advanced digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Select from the available options.

Allows you to make additional settings for digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Select from As Broadcast, Small Text, Large Text and Custom.

Custom...

Allows you to customize the following settings:

Character Size

Character Style

Small, Standard,

Style 1-7

Large

Character Color

Character Opacity

Edge Color

Edge Type

Background Color

Background Opacity

Window Color

Window Opacity

Color 1-8

Solid, Translucent

Color 1-8

None, Raised, Depressed,

Outline, Left Shadow,

Right Shadow

None, Color 1-8

Solid, Translucent

None, Color 1-8

Solid, Translucent

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PC Settings

Picture

Display Mode Video

Reset

Advanced Iris Medium

Picture

Brightness

Adjust the picture settings

Resolution: 1024x768/60Hz

Video

MENU

Exit

Option

Picture

Description

Display Mode

Reset

Advanced Iris

To display the PC settings, see “Navigating Through

Settings” (page 33).

✍

Press TV/VIDEO button to switch to another input.

Video

Text

Select to view video images.

Select to view text, charts or tables.

Resets the current settings to default values.

By selecting the iris option, you can obtain the best brightness and contrast suited for your TV viewing.

Auto 1/2 Automatically detects the brightness of the screen.

This option is best suited for programs that often change between bright scenes and low light setting scenes.

Max

High

Auto 1: Recommended option for viewing programs that have larger variation in brightness from scene to scene.

Auto 2: Recommended option for viewing programs that have less variation in brightness from scene to scene.

With this option, the brightness is about the maximum level.

With this option, the screen is at a high 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 to the maximum. It is suitable for TV viewing in a room with low lighting.

Min

With this option, the brightness is about the minimum level.

✍

Auto 1 and Auto 2 are not available when Display Mode is set to Text.

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Option

Sound

Others

Description

Picture

Brightness

Color Temp.

White adjustment

Adjust to increase or decrease picture contrast.

Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.

Cool

Select to give the white colors a bluish tint.

Neutral

Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.

Warm 1,2

Dynamic

Select to give the white colors a reddish tint.

Warm 2 gives a redder tint than Warm 1.

Select to enhance treble and bass.

Sound Mode

Phase

Standard Provides standard sound. Recommended for home entertainment.

Reset

Custom

Provides a flat response.

Auto Adjustment

Select to automatically adjust the display position, Phase and Pitch of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. Note that Auto Adjustment may not work well with certain input signals. In such cases, manually adjust the options below.

Resets the current settings to default values.

Adjust after Pitch to fine tune overall sharpness.

Pitch

Adjust uneven sharpness on screen.

✍

For the PC Input Signal Reference Chart, see page 60.

Horizontal Center

Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right.

Press B/b and press to adjust.

Vertical Center

Wide Mode

Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down.

Press

B/b and press to adjust.

Normal

Select to display in the original image size.

Full 1

Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area, keeping its original ratio.

Full 2 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area.

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Replacing the Lamp

The projection lamp, like all lamps, will eventually lose brightness and functionality, which affects the overall performance of your TV. How long the lamp maintains its brightness will vary depending upon your usage and environmental conditions. To maintain the quality of your viewing experience, Sony recommends that you replace the lamp (1) after approximately 8,000 hours of use; (2) when the screen becomes dark or the color looks unusual; (3) when the LAMP LED on the front of the TV blinks; or (4) when the lamp replacement message appears on the TV screen.

❑

WARNING

Electric appliances can cause fire or high temperature, resulting in injury or death. Be sure to follow the instructions below.

❑

❑

❑

❑

❑

Use a Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied) for replacement.

Use of any other lamp may damage the TV.

Do not remove the lamp for any purpose other than replacement. Doing so may cause injury or fire.

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 receptacle once the lamp has been removed.

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.

In rare instances, the bulb may pop inside the lamp unit, but the lamp unit is designed to contain all of the broken glass pieces inside the lamp unit.

This TV’s lamp contains mercury and should be disposed of properly.

Consult your local authorities regarding safe disposal. The material contained in this lamp are similar to those of a fluorescent lamp, so you should dispose of it in the same way.

How to Replace the

Lamp

1

Turn off the power on the main unit. Wait several minutes, then unplug the power cord.

(The cooling fan will continue to operate for about two minutes after turning the power off.)

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.

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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 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.

Release the two clamps as shown in the illustration below.

5

Remove the lamp door.

Turn the screw counterclockwise and slide the lever to the left. Remove the door.

6

Pull out the lamp.

Hold the indented grooves on the top corners of the lamp, as shown in the illustration, and pull the lamp straight out. If the lamp is hard to remove, pull the right side of the lamp for additional traction.

Hold this part of the lamp

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✍

Do not touch the inside of the lamp compartment.

✍

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.

7

Put the new lamp into its place.

Insert the new lamp by pressing the two parts firmly into place as shown in the illustration. Make sure the lamp is securely mounted into the compartment. Failure to do so may cause a fire or the screen to go dark.

✍

The lamp compartment is tilted, as shown in the following illustration.

✍

If the lamp is not securely reattached, the self-diagnostic function

may be triggered and the POWER LED blinks three times (see page 31).

8

Reattach the lamp door.

Replace the door by inserting the two tabs in the slot from the left side.

Slide the lever to the right and then turn the screw clockwise to secure the door.

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9

Put the outside lamp cover back in its place.

Replace the cover, inserting it from the left side. Press the two tabs on the right side to secure the cover.

10

Turn on the TV and set the

Lamp Replacement

option in the

Setup

settings (see page 47). This setting is necessary to inform you when the

next lamp replacement is needed.

✍

Until you set the Lamp Replacement option, a message announcing that the lamp is at the end of its life will appear every time you turn on the TV.

✍

Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-5200 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 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 Industries Alliance

(http://www.eiae.org).

❑

Do not leave the used lamp near flammable materials or within the reach of children.

❑

Do not pour water onto the used lamp or put any object inside the lamp.

Doing so may cause the lamp to burst.

For replacement lamp information visit:

U. S. residents: http://www.sonystyle.com/tv/

Canadian residents: http://www.sonystyle.ca/tv/

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Troubleshooting

If you have additional questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of your

Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport

1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US

1-877-899-SONY(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

Possible Remedies

❏ 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 unit’s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet.

❏ Fluorescent lamps can interfere with remote control operation; try turning off the fluorescent lamps.

❏ Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles.

❏ If the “WARNING: TV temperature is high.” 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.

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Picture

Problem Possible Remedies

No picture (screen not lit), no sound

❏ If your TV does not turn on and the POWER LED keeps blinking in red, 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.

Dark, poor or no picture

(screen lit), good sound

❏ Adjust the Picture Mode option in the Picture setting (see page 34).

❏ Adjust the Brightness option in the Picture setting (see page 34).

❏ Check the antenna/cable connections.

No color/dark picture/color is not correct

❏ Adjust the Color option in the Picture setting (see page 34).

❏ If you set the Power Saving option to On, it will enhance the black level.

The TV turns off automatically

❏ Check if the Sleep option is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of Timer

(page 46).

❏ If the temperature is too high, the TV may also turn off after a warning message is displayed.

Only snow and noise appear on the screen

Dotted lines or stripes

Double images

“Black box” on screen

❏ Check the antenna/cable connections.

❏ Try another channel; it could be station trouble.

❏ Press ANT to change the input mode (see page 22).

❏ Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair dryers.

❏ If using 300 ohm twin lead, move the excess lead away from the TV or try using

75 ohm coaxial cable instead.

❏ Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the problem.

❏ You have selected a text option in the Caption Vision (CC) feature in the Setup

setting and no text is available (see pages 45 and 48). To turn off this feature, set

Wide Mode changes automatically the Caption Vision (CC) option to Off. If you were trying to select closed captioning, select CC1 instead of Text 1-4.

❏ The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting when you change the channel or video input, if 4:3 Default in the Screen settings is set to other than Off. If you want to lock in the Wide Mode selected

Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen

with the WIDE button, set 4:3 Default to Off in the Screen settings (see page 40).

❏ Check the Auto Wide option in the Screen settings (see page 39).

❏ 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

Certain programs on DVD or other digital sources display a loss of detail, especially during 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 fast-motion or dark scenes 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 35) to

optimize the picture while viewing these sources.

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Sound

Problem

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


❏ Press MUTING so that Muting disappears from the screen (see page 24).

❏ Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Sound setting (see page 38).

❏ Make sure the MTS option is set to Stereo or Mono (see page 37).

❏ When the HDMI 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 using the 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 37), 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 38). 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 38).

❏ Confirm DVD player, set-top-box audio settings. Select 2 channel LPCM audio.

Channels

Problem

Cannot receive upper channels

(UHF) when using an antenna

Cannot receive any channels when using cable TV

Cannot receive or select


❏ Press ANT to select the VHF/UHF input (see page 22).

❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to add receivable channels that are not

presently in the TV’s memory (see page 41).


presently in the TV’s memory (see page 41).

❏ Press ANT to select the CABLE input (see page 22).


presently in TV memory (see page 41).

channels

Some digital cable channels are not being displayed

❏ 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

41).

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General

Problem

How to reset the TV to factory settings


❏ Turn on the TV. While holding down the V button on the remote control, press the

POWER button on the TV. Release the POWER button then release the V button.

The TV will turn itself off, then back on again with Initial Setup.

How to restore Picture settings

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 34).

to factory settings

How to restore Sound settings to factory settings

❏ Select Reset setting option while in the Sound setting (see page 37).

Cannot cycle through the other video equipment connected to

❏ Be sure the Label Video Inputs option is not set to Skip (see page 45).

the TV

Cannot operate the setting

Lost password

TIMER LED on front panel is lit

POWER LED blinks in red

❏ If a setting option appears in gray, this indicates that the setting option is not available.

❏ On the password screen, enter the following master password: 4357. The master password clears your previous password; it cannot be used to temporarily unblock channels.

❏ When lit, indicates that the timer is set (see page 46). When the timer is set, this

LED will remain lit even when the TV is turned off.

❏ If the LED blinks three times, the lamp door or the lamp might not be securely

attached (see page 51). The LED blinks two times if there is an abnormal rise in

LAMP LED blinks in red

The replacement lamp does not temperature inside the TV when any ventilation openings are blocked.

❏ Replace the lamp (see page 51).

❏ The lamp door or the lamp might not be securely attached. Repeat the steps on light up

page 51 to ensure that they are both installed securely.

Digital cable box does not work

❏ If you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a splitter, as described on

page 17, you must use a special bi-directional splitter that is designed to work

TV cabinet creaks

A slight creaking noise occurs from the bottom part of the TV with your digital cable box. Contact your cable provider 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 basic structure of the optical unit. The

The cooling fan is loud

“High Temperature Warning” message appears creaking sound is an inherent nature of this system and is not a defect.

❏ If the TV is used at high altitudes and Cooling Mode is set to High, the cooling fan runs faster and its sound becomes louder. If the TV is not used at high

altitudes, set Cooling Mode to Normal (see page 47).

❏ 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

The TV does not turn on may need servicing. Call your local Sony Service Center.

❏ The TV cools down its projection lamp when the power 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.

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Problem

Small bright or black dot in picture


❏ It may be possible to see one or two pixels, which appear dark or bright when viewing up close to the screen caused during the manufacturing of the display device. This is not a defect with your TV and will not affect the overall picture

Image left on the screen (image retention) performance or reliability of your set. Please view the screen at the recommended viewing distances.

❏ 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

Uneven color uniformity appears on the screen when the

temporary condition; see page 10.

❏ After turning on the TV, you may notice a slight color (tint) variation in certain areas of the picture. This will last only a few minutes each time you turn on the

TV is powered on

White spot on the screen when powered off

TV. This is a normal temperature characteristic of the components and not a malfunction.

❏ 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. Position your TV

“Projection lamp is nearing end of life. Please replace the away from such light sources.

❏ It is time for you to replace the projection lamp used in your TV.

• Turn to page 51 on “How to Replace the Lamp” and follow the directions for

lamp.” message appears replacing the lamp.

• Use only the lamp designated for your TV model.

• Set the Lamp Replacement option in the Setup settings (see page 47).

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PC Input Signal Reference Chart

Resolution

Signals

×

Horizontal frequency

(kHz)

Vertical frequency (Hz)

Standard

Horizontal

(Pixel)

Vertical

(Line)

VGA

SVGA

XGA

WXGA

640

640

720

800

800

1024

1024

1024

1280

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

480

480

400

600

600

768

768

768

768

31.5

37.5

31.5

37.9

46.9

48.4

56.5

60.0

47.4

60

75

70

60

75

60

70

75

60

VGA

VESA

VGA-T

VESA Guidelines

VESA

VESA Guidelines

VESA

VESA

VESA

1280 768 47.8

60 VESA

1360

×

768 47.7

60 VESA

✍

This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.

✍

This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.

✍

For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a

60 Hz vertical frequency from a personal computer. In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be selected automatically.

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Specifications

Television system:

NTSC American TV Standard

ATSC (8VSB terrestrial) ATSC compliant 8VSB

QAM on cable ANSI/SCTE 07 2000

(Does not include CableCARD functionality)

Channel coverage:

Terrestrial (analog)

Cable TV (analog)

Terrestrial (digital)

Cable TV (digital)

2-69

1-125

2-69

1-135

Antenna:

75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF

Screen size (measured diagonally):

KDS-50A2000: 50 inches



Projection system

3 SXRD panel, 1 lens projection system

SXRD panel

0.61 inch SXRD panel 6,220,800 pixels (2,073,600 × 3)

Projection lens

High performance, large diameter hybrid lens F2.5

Lamp

Ultra High Pressure Lamp, 120W, XL-5200

VIDEO IN 1/2/3:

YP

B

P

R

(Component Video) (VIDEO 2 only):

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative

P

B

: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

P

R

: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

Signal format: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i

S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN) (VIDEO 1 only):


VIDEO:

AUDIO:

C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms

1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative

500 mVrms (100% modulation)

Impedance: 47 kilohms

HD/DVD IN 4/5:

YP

B

P

R

(Component Video):


P

B

: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

AUDIO:

P

R

: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

Signal format: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i



HDMI IN 6/7:

HDMI: Video: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and

48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits

AUDIO (for HDMI IN 7):




AUDIO OUT:


More than 1 Vrms at the maximum volume setting (Variable)

500 mVrms (Fixed)

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL):

Optical Digital Audio Output (PCM/Dolby digital)

PC IN 8:

D-sub 15-pin, analog RGB, 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, positive

See the PC Input Signal Reference Chart on page 60

PC AUDIO INPUT:

Stereo mini jack, 0.5 Vrms, 47 kilohms

Speaker:

Full range: 70

× 130 mm (2

7

/

8

× 5

1

/

8 inches) (2)

Speaker output:

12 W + 12 W

Power requirement:

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption:

In use: 210 W

In standby: Less than 0.5 W

Dimensions (W/H/D):

KDS-50A2000: 1180

× 839 × 447 mm

(46

1

/

2

× 33 1

/

8

× 17 5

/

8

inches)

KDS-55A2000: 1292

× 913 × 480 mm

(50

7

/

8

× 36 × 19 inches)

KDS-60A2000: 1413

× 988× 514 mm

(55

3

/

4

× 39 × 20 1

/

4

inches)

Mass:

KDS-50A2000: 34 kg (75 lb.)

KDS-55A2000: 38 kg (83 lb. 13 oz.)

KDS-60A2000: 43 kg (94 lb. 13 oz.)

Supplied accessories:

Remote control RM-YD010 (1)

Size AA batteries (2)

Operating Instructions (1)

Quick Setup Guide (1)

Warranty Card (1)

Product Registration Card (1)

Optional accessories:

TV Stand: SU-RS11M(KDS-50A2000)

SU-RS11X(KDS-55A2000/KDS-60A2000)

Lamp: XL-5200

✍

The availability of optional accessories depends on its stock.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Index

0-9 buttons 22

4:3 Default 40

5.1 Channel DVD using with

remote control 29

A

A/V Sync 38

Advanced Iris 34, 49

Advanced Settings 36

Alternate Audio 23, 38

ANT button 22

AUDIO IN jack, described 18

Audio Out 38

AUDIO OUT jack, described 20

Auto Adjustment 50

Auto Program 41

Auto Wide 39

B

Balance 37

Bass 37

BBE 37

BD/DVD MENU button 24

BD/DVD TOP MENU button 24

BD/DVD, DVR/VCR Operating

buttons 24

Black Corrector 36

Blu-ray Disc Player

using with remote control 29

Brightness 34, 50

C

Cable, CABLE

connecting with VCR 16

jack, described 20


Caption Vision (CC)

described 45

programming 48

CH +/– button 25

Change Password 43

CHANNEL +/– button 31

Channels

creating labels 41

CineMotion 8, 47

Clear White 36

Clock/Timers 46

Color 34

Color Matrix 45

Color Temp. 35, 50

Connecting

Satellite receiver 15

VCR 16

Cooling Mode 47

D

Detail Enhancer 36

Diagnostics 41

Digital Channels 41

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) 20

Digital Rating 43

Display Area 40

DISPLAY button 25

Display Mode 49

DRC Mode 35

DRC Palette 35

DVD player


DVR/VCR Record buttons 24

E

Edge Enhancer 36

English Rating 44

ENT button 22

F

F1 button 25

F2 button 25

Favorite Channels 41

FREEZE button 24

French Rating 44

FUNCTION buttons 22

G

Game Mode 45

Gamma 36

Guide 23

GUIDE button 23

H

HD/DVD IN jack (1080i/720p/

480p/480i), described 18, 20

HDMI IN jack, described 19

High-Definition Multimedia

Interface (HDMI) 9

Horizontal Center 40, 50

Hue 34

I

Info Banner 45

Infrared Receiver (IR) 31

J

JUMP button 22

L

Label Channels 41

Label Video Inputs 45

LAMP LED 31

Lamp Replacement 47

Lamp, replacing 51–54

Language 46

Live Color 36

M

MENU

Antenna 33

Cable 33

External Inputs 32

Favorites 33

Settings 33

MENU button 25, 31

Menu Color 47

Movie Rating 43

MTS 37

MUTING button 24

N

Noise Reduction 35

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O

Off, turning off the TV 24, 31

On, turning on the TV 24, 31

P

Parental Control 8

Password, changing 43

PC IN jack 20

Phase 50

Picture 34, 50

PICTURE button 25

Picture Mode 34

Pitch 50

POWER button 24, 31

POWER LED 31

Power Saving 47

Problems, Troubleshooting 55–

59

Product Information 47

Program options setting 23

R

Rating 42

Remote control

inserting batteries 22

programming 26, 27

Reset 34, 36, 37, 49, 50

RETURN button 23

S

S VIDEO jack, described 20

Satellite receiver

connecting 15


Select Country 43

Settings

Channel 41

Parental Lock 42

PC 49

Picture 34

Screen 39

Setup 45

Sound 37

Sharpness 35

Show/Hide Channels 41

SLEEP button 22

SOUND button 22

Sound Mode 37, 50

Speaker 31, 38

Steady Sound 9, 37

Support Belt 11

Surround 37

SURROUND button 22

T

Timer

set current time 46

TIMER LED 31

TOOLS button 25

Treble 37

Troubleshooting 55–59

Turning on/off the TV 24, 31

TV POWER button 24

TV Rating 44

TV/VIDEO button 22, 31

U

U.S.A. Rating 44

Unrated 43

V

VCR


with cable, connecting 16

Vertical Center 40, 50

Vertical Size 40

VHF/UHF jack, described 20

Video 1-7 45

Video 2 (Component) 46

Video 8 45

VIDEO IN jack, described 18, 20

VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks,

described 20

Viewing Blocked Programs 44

VISUAL SEARCH button 24

VOL +/– button 24

VOLUME +/– button 31

Volume Offset 37

W

WEGA Engine 8

White Balance 36

WIDE button 25

Wide Mode 39, 50

Wide Screen Mode 8

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For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you:

For Your Convenience

Please contact Sony directly if you:

Contact Sony Customer Support at:

http://www.sony.com/tvsupport

Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store

SXRD Projection TV

Operating Instructions