Getting Started
1. 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.
If you have connected cables and cords, be sure to unplug them before moving the TV.
To ensure the safety of children and the TV, keep children away from the TV during installation.
Climbing on or pushing the TV or its stand may cause it to fall and may damage the TV.
Preventing the TV from Toppling Over
As a protective measure, secure the TV as follows.
Using the TV stand with support belts
Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand
SU-RS12X with a support belt designed for your
TV.
Do not grasp the pedestal or the front panel of the TV.
When moving the TV, hold it as shown in the illustration below.
KDS-50A3000
Place one hand to the lower portion of the front cabinet while grasping the top with the other hand.
KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000
Place one hand in the hole on the lower portion of the rear cabinet while grasping the top with the other hand.
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• When using the SU-RS12X 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. 30 cm)
4 inches
(10 cm)
4 inches
(10 cm)
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-50A3000
KDS-55A3000
KDS-60A3000
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)
Never install the TV as follows:
Air circulation is blocked.
Horizontal Viewing Area
60 inc
55 inc hes min.
50 inc
6.6 f
7.0 ft.
6.8 ft.
50"
(appr
(appr
(appr ox. 2.2 m) ox. 2.1 m) ox. 2.0 m)
65
˚
˚
65
˚
Air blown into cooling fan.
Vertical Viewing Area
60 inc
55 inc
50 inc hes m hes min.
hes min.
7.0
6.8
6.6
ft. (ap
ft. (app
ft. (app rox. 2.2 rox. 2.1 rox. 2.0 m) m) m)
30
°
30 °
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• Do not install the TV near any ventilation, as it may affect the normal TV operating temperature.
• Be sure that the ventilation opening on the side of the
TV is not blocked by curtains or other materials.
• Dirt may accumulate near the ventilation when the TV is placed against the wall depending on its material.
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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 5
for stubborn stains and dirt.
Temporary Image Retention
When high contrast non-moving images such as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for a long period of time, there may be some image retention on the screen. This is only a temporary condition. Turning off the power for a while or letting the TV run on another channel will eliminate the image retention.
Speaker Grille
You can replace the speaker grille with another grille, sold separately. Only remove the speaker grille when replacing it. For details, see the instructions supplied with the speaker grille.
Projection Lamp
Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source.
As with any lamp, it has a lifespan and needs to be replaced when the Lamp Indicator flashes or the screen becomes darker. Your TV also has a function to display a message, “Projection lamp is nearing end of life. Please replace the lamp.” to let you know that the lamp has reached its expected lifespan. Note the following: s After turning on your TV, it may take a while
(one minute or less) before the picture appears.
s When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. Replace the lamp with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied).
s After lamp is replaced, please set the Lamp
Replacement option in the General
settings (see page 43).
“How to Replace the Lamp”, see page 44.
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• 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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2. Locating Inputs and Outputs
Left Side
0
1
2
3
VHF/UHF/CABLE
S VIDEO 1
DMe x /
SERVICE
VIDEO IN
2 3
COMPONENT IN
(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)
1
Y
2
P
B
VIDEO
P
R
(MONO)
L
AUDIO
R
L
AUDIO
R
L R
4
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
AUDIO
RGB
1
L
AUDIO
R
2
PC IN
5 6 7 8
3
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Item
3 VIDEO IN 1/2/3
VIDEO/
L(MONO)-
AUDIO-R
Description
1 VHF/UHF/CABLE RF input that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna.
2 VIDEO IN 1
S VIDEO
Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has
S VIDEO. The S VIDEO provides better picture quality than composite video (3) connection.
If both composite video and S VIDEO are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority.
Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A/V equipment such as a VCR or other video equipment.
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Item
4 DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
5 AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
6 COMPONENT IN
1/2 (1080p/1080i/
720p/480p/480i)/
L-AUDIO-R
7 PC IN
(RGB/AUDIO)
8 HDMI IN 1
HDMI/
R-AUDIO-L
9 HDMI IN 2/3
HDMI
Description
Connects to the optical audio input of your digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby
Digital compatible. Dolby Digital Audio signal from the HDMI input will be output as
PCM. Dolby Digital Audio signal from digital channels will be output as it is.
Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your analog audio equipment. You can use these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system.
Connects to your equipment’s component video (YP
B
P
R
) output jack and audio (L/R) jacks. Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (2) or the composite video (3) connection.
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• Component video (YP
B
P
R
) connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and
1080p formats. Note that this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of
1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.
Connects to a personal computer’s video output connector using an HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB, not supplied). Can also be connected to other analog RGB equipment.
See “PC Input Signal Reference Chart” on page 15 for the signals that can be displayed.
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• 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 with ferrite core.
• If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen
settings on page 36.
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, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, A/V receiver as well as PC.
HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio.
If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the
HDMI IN 1 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 1.
DVI-to-HDMI cable
Audio cable
DVI-to-HDMI adapter
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• HDMI connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p formats. Note that this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots ×
1,080 lines.
• Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo.
• When HDMI control compatible equipment is connected, communication with the
connected equipment is supported. Refer to page 43 to set up this communication.
• When connecting an HDMI control compatible audio system with HDMI jack, be sure to also connect to the OPTICAL OUT jack.
0 DMe x
/ SERVICE This USB port is for service only unless you are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMe x
).
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3. Connecting the TV
Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna
System
You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in your area) along with standard-definition analog programming.
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• This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC).
• It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in signal degradation.
Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)
75-ohm coaxial cable
Side of TV
VHF/UHF/CABLE input
HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box
You can also enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your TV.
Shown with HDMI Connection
Side of TV
AUDIO
RGB
1
L
AUDIO
R
2
PC IN
HDMI cable
3
CATV/Satellite antenna cable
Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna
System
Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below.
Cable
Antenna
A-B RF switch
A
B
Side of TV
VHF/UHF/CABLE input
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• Be sure to set the Cable setting to On or Off in the
Channel settings for the type of input signal you
choose (see page 39).
HD cable box/
HD satellite box
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Shown with DVI Connection
AUDIO-R
(red)
AUDIO-L
(white) Side of TV
Audio cable
CATV/Satellite antenna cable
HD cable box/
HD satellite box
AUDIO
RGB
1
L
AUDIO
R
2
PC IN
3
DVI-to-HDMI cable
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• If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN 1 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 1. For details, see page 12.
Shown with Component Connection
Side of TV
VHF/UHF/CABLE
S VIDEO 1
DMe x /
SERVICE
VIDEO IN
2 3
COMPONENT IN
(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)
1
Y
2
P
B
VIDEO
(MONO)
L
AUDIO
R
P
R
L
AUDIO
R
HD cable box/
HD satellite box
CATV/Satellite antenna cable
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
P
R
(red)
P
B
(blue)
Y (green)
Component video cable
Audio cable
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PC
Use the TV as a monitor for your PC.
Shown below with the HD15 to HD15 connection. This TV can also be connected to a PC with DVI or
HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.)
Side of TV
AUDIO
RGB
1
L
AUDIO
R
2 3
PC IN
HD15-HD15 cable (analog
RGB) Connect to an HDMI compatible
PC with an HDMI cable.
Audio cable
(stereo mini plugs)
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• Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an HD15-
HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB, not supplied) and audio cable (page 12).
PC Input Signal Reference Chart
After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below.
Resolution
Signals ×
Horizontal frequency (kHz)
Vertical frequency (Hz)
Standard
VGA
SVGA
XGA
WXGA
SXGA
HDTV
Horizontal
(Pixel)
640
1024
1024
1280
1280
1280
1360
1280
1280
1920
640
720
800
800
1024
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
Vertical
(Line)
480
768
768
768
768
768
768
1024
1024
1080
480
400
600
600
768
56.5
60.0
47.4
47.8
60.3
47.7
64.0
80.0
67.5
31.5
37.5
31.5
37.9
46.9
48.4
60
75
60
60
70
75
60
75
60
60
75
70
60
75
60
VGA
VESA
VGA-T
VESA Guidelines
VESA
VESA Guidelines
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
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• This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or
Composite Sync.
• This TV’s PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals.
• When in PC input, the edge of the picture may be cropped, or a black frame may appear around the
picture. See page 22 to adjust the screen.
• 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 detected automatically. (PC reboot may be necessary.)
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Other Equipment
Camcorder
Game system
VCR
VHF/UHF/
CABLE
Digital recorder
VHF/UHF/CABLE
S VIDEO 1
DMe x /
SERVICE
VIDEO IN
2 3
COMPONENT IN
(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)
1
Y
2
VIDEO
P
B
P
R
(MONO)
L
AUDIO
R
L
AUDIO
R
L R
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
AUDIO
RGB
1
L
AUDIO
R
2
PC IN
3
Side of TV
DVD player
Digital satellite receiver
Digital cable box
Digital audio equipment
Analog audio equipment
Personal computer
(A/V Receiver/Home Theater)
Blu-ray
Disc Player/
PS3
Audio system
Personal computer
Camcorder
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• Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV.
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Using HDMI Control for BRAVIA
Theatre Sync™
This TV is equipped with BRAVIA Theatre Sync.
The HDMI Control function enables BRAVIA
Theatre Sync to allow communication between
Sony TV’s and Sony equipment. Only Sony equipment with HDMI Control capability is supported.
To Connect HDMI Control Equipment
Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for
connection. See page 16 or see the HDMI
connection shown in the Quick Setup Guide provided with the TV documentation.
Setting the HDMI Control
In order for the HDMI Control function to operate, the TV and other Sony HDMI Control equipment
must be setup. See page 43 on how to turn the
HDMI Control On. For other equipment, refer to the operating instructions for that equipment.
HDMI Control Available with Your TV
Once the supported equipment is connected, the following operations are available:
• Turn off the equipment automatically when you turn off the TV.
• When the connected equipment is turned on by One-Touch-Play, the TV will automatically turn on and select the respective HDMI input.
• Automatically turn on equipment listed under the External Inputs on the XMB
™
when
selected, see pages 7 and 30.
When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Theatre
Sync is connected, the following additional operations are possible:
• Turning on the A/V receiver when the TV is turned on.
• Automatically switching to the audio output of the A/V receiver’s attached speakers.
• Adjusting the volume and muting of the A/V receiver with the TV’s remote control.
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• The A/V receiver cannot be selected from the XMB
™
.
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4. Setting Up the Channel List
– Initial Setup
The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time.
Initial Setup
Please select a language. Language settings will apply to on screen display as well as default audio for digital channels.
Highlight a choice and press to continue.
Step 1 of 5
English
Español
Français
After you finish connecting the TV, you can run
Initial Setup to create a list of available analog and digital channels if you have connected an antenna or cable directly to the TV’s VHF/UHF/
CABLE input.
You will be prompted to select the language of your choice to be used for all the on-screen settings.
Use the remote control to navigate through the
Initial Setup:
V/v button:
Allows you to highlight options where applicable.
button:
Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance to the next screen.
B button:
Allows you to move back to the previous screen.
b button:
Allows you to move to the next screen.
Follow the help text provided on the screen to run
Auto Program with the connected signal source or select Skip to skip the Auto Program if you are receiving channels from a cable box or satellite receiver and the VHF/UHF/CABLE input is not connected. The Auto Program will scan for available channels. When the Auto Program is completed, the TV will display how many analog and digital channels are found.
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• If you accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial
Setup process, the Initial Setup will restart from the beginning when the TV is turned back on.
• The Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned. Press RETURN first then press either B/b on the remote control, highlight “Yes” to cancel or “No” to resume Auto Program.
To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto
Program at a Later Time
Select the Initial Setup feature from the XMB
™
or refer to the Initial Setup described on page 43.
To run Auto Program, see page 39.
To Add Digital Channels
Use the Add Digital Channels feature as
described on page 39. (Useful for antenna
installations.)
To Display the Picture in Your Preferred
Aspect Ratio
Select the proper Wide Mode as described on
pages 35 and 37.
You may want to set up convenient features such
as Favorites (see page 20), Show/Hide
Channels (page 39), Edit Channel Labels
(page 40) when Auto Program is completed.
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