Other Information
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.
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.
3 Take the new lamp out of the box.
Do not touch the glass portion of the new lamp.
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• 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.
Press the clamp and the button at the same time to release the cover.
s Use a Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied) for replacement. Use of any other lamp may damage the TV.
s Do not remove the lamp for any purpose other than replacement. Doing so may cause injury or fire.
s 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.
s 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.
s 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.
s 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 is similar to those of a fluorescent lamp, so you should dispose of it in the same way.
5 Remove the lamp door.
Turn the screw counterclockwise and slide the lever to the left. Remove the door.
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6 Pull the lamp out of the TV.
Hold the indented grooves 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
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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• The lamp is very hot immediately after use. Do not touch the inside of the lamp compartment, 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 Slide 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.
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• If the lamp is not securely reattached, the selfdiagnostic function may be triggered and the POWER
LED blinks six times (see page 24).
9 Put the outside lamp cover back in its place.
Replace the cover, inserting it from the right side. Press the clamp on the left side to secure the cover.
10 Plug in the power cord. Turn on the TV and set the Lamp Replacement option in the
General
settings (see page 43). This setting is
necessary to inform you when the next lamp replacement is needed.
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• 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.
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The used lamp
For customers in the United States:
Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance
(http://www.eiae.org).
s Do not leave the used lamp near flammable materials or within the reach of children.
s 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 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 Support
1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support
Condition
No picture
Explanation/Solution
Cannot receive any channels • Make sure the power cord is connected securely.
• Turn on the power of the TV.
• Check antenna/cable connections.
• Make sure the Cable setting is correct for your TV signal source.
• The banner display will disappear when there is no RF input for a certain period of time. Press DISPLAY on the remote control to redisplay the banner.
TV is locked to one channel • Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the
TV’s memory (see pages 18 and 39).
Cannot receive or select channels
• Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the
TV’s memory (see pages 18 and 39).
• To receive or select cable channels, make sure that Cable in the Channel
settings is set to On (see page 39). To receive or select UHF channels over an
antenna, make sure Cable is set to Off.
The TV turns off automatically
No picture from some video sources
• Check if Sleep Timer is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of Timer
(see page 32).
• Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV.
• Press INPUT on the remote control (see page 23).
• Press HOME on the remote control. Select your desired input from the
External Inputs list.
• The banner display will disappear when there is no video input for a certain period of time. Press DISPLAY on the remote control to redisplay the banner.
Poor picture
The quality of the images is not as good as what I saw at the store
• Picture quality depends on the signal content. See Quick Setup Guide
(supplied) to display the best possible picture for that signal.
Double images or ghosts
Only snow and noise appear on the screen
Dotted lines or stripes
No color/Dark picture/Color is not correct/The picture is too bright
• Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, or hair-dryers.
• If using 300-ohm twin lead, move the excess lead away from the TV or try using a 75-ohm coaxial cable instead.
• Press PICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode (see page 23).
• Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 32).
• If you set Power Saving to On, it will enhance the black level (see page 43).
• The picture becomes dark if Motion Naturalizer is set to Mode 1. Change
the settings to Mode 2 or Off (see page 37).
Noisy picture
• Check antenna/cable connections.
• Check the antenna location and direction.
• Check if the antenna is broken or bent.
• Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in normal use, 1-2 years at the seaside.)
The picture flickers
• Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 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.
• When Motion Naturalizer is set to Mode 1 or Mode 2 for 1080/24p format, the picture flickers. This is a characteristic of Motion Naturalizer and not a
malfunction (see page 37).
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Condition
No sound/Noisy sound
Good picture, no sound
Explanation/Solution
Audio noise
• Check the volume control.
• Press MUTING or VOL + so that “Muting” disappears from the screen
(see page 21).
• Disconnect your headphones.
• Set Speakers to TV Speakers in the Audio Options settings (see page 39).
If it is set to Audio System, sound is not output from the TV’s speakers regardless of the TV’s volume control.
• When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio, DIGITAL OUT
(Optical) may not provide an audio signal.
• Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 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.
PC Input
No Picture / No Signal
Poor Picture
• Confirm the PC is correctly connected to the TV with either the PC IN (with an
HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core) or with the HDMI IN.
• Ensure the output signal from the PC is one of the formats listed on page 15.
• Turn the PC off. Confirm the PC connection and restart the PC. Plug and play will auto-detect the TV and correctly set up PC timing.
• Adjust the resolution (see page 15).
• Adjust Pitch and Phase.
General
Wide Mode changes automatically
“Black box” on screen
• 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 Wide Mode selected with the WIDE button on the remote control, set 4:3 Default to Off in
the Screen settings (see page 35).
• Check Auto Wide in the Screen settings (see page 35).
• The Store Display Mode might be set to On. This will be deactivated if you
run the Auto Program (see page 39).
Picture Mode setting turns to Vivid automatically
“Store Display Mode :On” appears
• The Store Display Mode is set to On. This will be deactivated if you run the
Auto Program (see page 39).
Suddenly the picture gets smaller
• The picture gets smaller during the commercials, this is due to the method the provider broadcasts their contents. When HD content channels switch to SD definition content (commercials), the picture may be small with a black border.
• You have selected a text option and no text is available (see page 40). To turn off
this feature, set CC Display to Off. If you were trying to select closed captioning, select CC1 instead of Text1-4.
Black bands appear at the edges of the screen
• Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16:9
(this is especially common with theatrical releases). Your TV will show these programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. For more details, check the documentation that came with your DVD (or contact your program provider).
• Programs in 4:3 aspect ratio will have bands on left and right sides of the screen.
Certain programs on DVD or other digital sources display a loss of detail, especially during fast-motion or dark scenes
• This is due to the digital compression of the source content used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs which 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. These signal compressions are more visible and are dependent on the clarity and resolution of the television.
When playing a video game, there is delay between the remote control and the actual video
• Set the Game/Text Mode to On (see page 38).
Remote control does not operate
• Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries.
• Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at the front of the TV.
• Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation; try turning off the fluorescent lamps.
• Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles.
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Condition
Cannot change channels with the remote control
Remote control does not operate non-Sony video equipment
Some digital cable channels are not being displayed
Lost password
Explanation/Solution
• 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 STB (FUNCTION) once, and the STB indicator lights up.
• If you replaced the batteries to the remote control 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 control. You may need to use the equipment’s original remote control.
• 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 Show/Hide Channels
setting (see page 39).
• Select the Password settings on the Parental Lock settings, then enter the following master password: 4357. The master password clears your previous
password and allows you to enter a new password (see page 40).
How to reset the TV to factory settings
• Turn on the TV. While holding down V on the remote control, press POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.) Release V.
WARNING: The Reset will clear all of your customized settings including the
Parental Lock setting.
• Replace the lamp (see page 44).
LAMP LED blinks in red
“Lamp Replacement message” appears
• It is time for you to replace the projection lamp used in you TV.
• Turn to page 44 on “How to Replace the Lamp” and follow the directions on
replacing the lamp.
• Use only the lamp designated for your TV model.
• After the lamp is replaced, select the Lamp Replacement option in the
General settings.
• The lamp door or lamp might not be securely attached. Repeat the steps on page
44 to ensure that they are both installed securely.
The replacement lamp does not light up
The cooling fan is loud
“High Temperature Warning!” message appears/POWER
LED blinks seven times in red
• If the TV is used at high altitudes and the 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 Auto (see page 43).
• Make sure to remove dust from the ventilation slots on the rear and both sides of the TV. In addition, make sure that there are no obstacles in front of the ventilation slots. If the message still appears after the dust or obstacles are removed, the TV may need servicing. Call your local Sony Service Center.
Image left on the screen
(image retention)
Green tint or uneven color uniformity appears on the screen when the TV is powered on
• Turn off the TV for a while or let the TV run on another channel. Unlike plasma
TV and CRT TV, image retention on this TV is not permanent. It is only a
temporary condition (see page 10).
• After turning on the TV, you may notice a green tint or slight variation in color and brightness in certain areas of the picture. This will last only a few minutes
(possibly longer, in cooler rooms or conditions) while circuits within the TV continually fine tune the color during the warm-up period. This is a normal temperature characteristic of the components and not a malfunction.
White spot on the screen when powered off
• 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 from behind the screen.
This is a structural property of the projection TV and is not a defect.
• Position your TV away from such light sources.
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Specifications
Model
System
Projection system
SXRD panel
Projection lens
KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000
3 SXRD panel, 1 lens projection system
High Frame Rate Compatible 0.61 Inch Panel Full HD SXRD Device
High performance, large diameter hybrid lens F2.5
KDS-60A3000
Lamp
Television system
Channel coverage
Ultra High Pressure Lamp, 120W, XL-5200
NTSC: American TV standard
ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB
QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality)
Analog terrestrial: 2-69 / Digital terrestrial: 2-69
Analog Cable: 1-125 / Digital Cable: 1-135
12 W + 12 W Speaker output
Input/Output jacks
Antenna
VIDEO IN 1/2/3
COMPONENT IN 1/2
HDMI IN 1/2/3
75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN)(VIDEO 1 only): Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative /
C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms
VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modulation)/ Impedance: 47 kilohms
YP B P R (Component Video): 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, 1080p
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modulation)/ Impedance: 47 kilohms
HDMI: Video: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080/24p / Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz,
16, 20 and 24bits, Dolby Digital
AUDIO (HDMI IN 1 only): 500 mVrms (100% modulation)/ Impedance: 47 kilohms
500 mVrms (100% modulation) (Fixed) / 1 Vrms at the maximum volume setting (Variable) AUDIO OUT
PC IN
PC AUDIO INPUT
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Optical Digital Audio Output (PCM/Dolby Digital)
Power and others
120 V AC, 60 Hz Power requirement
Power consumption in use in standby
D-sub 15-pin, analog RGB, 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, positive
See the PC Input Signal Reference Chart on page 15.
Stereo mini jack, 500 mVrms (100% modulation)/ Impedance: 47 kilohms
240 W
All models less than 0.4 W
Screen size (inches measured diagonally)
Speaker/Full range (2)
50 55 60
Dimensions (W/H/D)
Mass
Supplied accessories
Optional accessories
70 × 130 mm
2
7
/
8
× 5
1
/
8
inches
1150 × 850 × 365 mm
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3
/
8
× 33
1
/
2
× 14
3
/
8
inches
34 kg
75 lb.
1260 × 920 × 395 mm
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5
/
8
× 36
1
/
4
× 15
5
/
8
inches
37 kg
81 lb. 10 oz.
1370 × 985 × 425 mm
54 × 38
7
/
8
× 16
3
/
4
inches
41 kg
90 lb. 7 oz.
Remote control RM-YD016 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) /
Warranty Card (1) / Online Registration Card (U.S.A. and Canada only) (1)
TV-Stand: SU-RS12X / Lamp: XL-5200 / Designer Color Speaker Grille: SG-60/55/50A1
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• Optional accessories availability depends on its stock.
• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Index
0-9 buttons
20
4:3 Default
36
A
Add Digital Channels
39
Advanced Iris
33
Advanced Settings
34
Analog CC
40
Audio Out
39
AUDIO OUT jack
12
Auto Adjust
36
Auto Program
18, 39
Auto Wide
35
B
Balance
34
Bass
34
BD, DVD or STB operating buttons
21
BD/DVD MENU button
21
BD/DVD TOP MENU button
21
Brightness
33
C
Cable
39
CC button
20
CC Display
40
CH +/– button
23
Channel Block
41
CineMotion
37
Color
33
Color Matrix
38
Color Temperature
33
COMPONENT IN jack (1080p/1080i/
720p/480p/480i)
Connecting the TV
12
13
Contact Sony
32
Cooling Mode
43
Country
40
Current Time
32
D
Device Auto Power Off
43
Device List
43
Digital CC
40
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack
12
Digital Rating
41
Display Area
36
DISPLAY button
19
Display Options
40
Display Position
43
DMe x button
20
DMe x /SERVICE
12
DRC Mode
DRC Palette
33
34
DVR/VCR record buttons
21
E
Edit Channel Labels
40
English Rating
ENT button
42
20
F
F1/F2 button
23
FAVORITES button
20
FREEZE button
20
French Rating
42
FUNCTION buttons
19
G
Game/Text Mode
38
H
H Center
36
HDMI Control
17, 43
HDMI IN jack
12
HOME button
23
Hue
33
I
Info Banner
43
Infrared Receiver (IR)
24
INPUT button
23
J
JUMP button
21
L
Label Inputs
42
LAMP LED
24
Lamp Replacement
43
Lamp, replacing
44–46
Language
43
M
Motion Enhancer
37
Motion Naturalizer
37
Movie Rating
41
MPEG Noise Reduction
33
MTS
38
MUTING button
21
N
Noise Reduction
33
O
OPTIONS button
23
P
Password
40
PC IN jack
12
Phase
36
Photo Color Space
38
Picture
33
PICTURE button
23
Picture Mode
32
Pitch
36
POWER button
21
POWER LED
24
Power Saving
43
R
Rating
41
Remote control programming
25–26
Reset
33, 34, 36, 49
RETURN button
20
RGB Dynamic Range
38
S
S VIDEO jack
11
Screen Position
36
Setting up channels
18
Settings
Audio Options
38
Channel
39
Clock/Timers
32
Closed Captions (CC)
40
External Inputs
42
General
43
HDMI Settings
43
Initial Setup
43
Parental Lock
40
Picture
32
Product Support
32
Screen
Sound
35
34
Video Options
37
Sharpness
33
Show/Hide Channels
39
Signal Diagnostics
32
SLEEP button
19
Sleep Timer
32
Sound Booster
35
SOUND button
20
Sound Mode
34
Speaker
Speakers
24
39
Steady Sound
35
Surround
34
T
THEATER button
21
Timer
32
TIMER LED
24
Treble
34
Troubleshooting
47–49
TV Auto Power On
43
TV POWER button
21
TV Rating
42
U
U.S.A. Rating
42
Unrated
41
Using with remote control
5.1ch DVD AV System
28
AV Receiver
28
Blu-ray Disc Player
Cable Box
27
27
DVD Player or DVD Changer
27
DVD/VCR Combo Unit
28
DVR
28
HDD/DVD Combo Unit
28
Satellite Receiver
27
VCR
27
V
V Center
36
Vertical Size
36
VHF/UHF/CABLE input
11
Video Color Space (x.v.Color)
VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks
38
11
Video/Photo Optimizer
38
Voice Zoom
35
VOL +/– button
Volume Offset
21
35
W
WIDE button
22
Wide Mode
35, 37
X
XMB
™
7, 30
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