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2-681-559-13(1) LCD Projection TV HD-TV Operating Instructions KDF-42E2000 KDF-46E2000 KDF-50E2000 KDF-55E2000 © 2006 Sony Corporation ™ ™
2-681-559-13(1) LCD Projection TV HD-TV Operating Instructions KDF-42E2000 KDF-46E2000 KDF-50E2000 KDF-55E2000 © 2006 Sony Corporation ™ ™
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...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 the TV. Model No. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Please ...Do Not Return the Product to the Store 2 For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you call upon your television Contact Sony Customer Support at the rear of purchase....
...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 the TV. Model No. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Please ...Do Not Return the Product to the Store 2 For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you call upon your television Contact Sony Customer Support at the rear of purchase....
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.... s Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for installing the specified product. s To obtain the best picture, do not block the ventilation openings. KDF-42E2000 KDF-46E2000 KDF-50E2000 KDF-55E2000 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in...
.... s Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for installing the specified product. s To obtain the best picture, do not block the ventilation openings. KDF-42E2000 KDF-46E2000 KDF-50E2000 KDF-55E2000 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in...
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... a cable system providing such programming. BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Note This digital television is a trademark. WEGA, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Trademark Information TruSurround XT, SRS and the symbol are registered trademarks ...of HDMI Licensing LLC. 4 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
... a cable system providing such programming. BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Note This digital television is a trademark. WEGA, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Trademark Information TruSurround XT, SRS and the symbol are registered trademarks ...of HDMI Licensing LLC. 4 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
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... the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 12) Use only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any heat sources such as to observe the TV's "For Safety" section on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do...
... the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 12) Use only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any heat sources such as to observe the TV's "For Safety" section on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do...
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... the lamp unit. (See "Replacing the Lamp" on your local laws or regulations. 6 For the best picture quality, install your TV according to your foot or fingers. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as thinner or benzine for Antenna Grounding. You may be necessary to reduce reflections. Antenna lead-in wire Ground clamp...
... the lamp unit. (See "Replacing the Lamp" on your local laws or regulations. 6 For the best picture quality, install your TV according to your foot or fingers. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as thinner or benzine for Antenna Grounding. You may be necessary to reduce reflections. Antenna lead-in wire Ground clamp...
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...TV Welcome 9 Package Contents 9 Features 9 Enjoying Your TV 11 Notes on the TV 11 Screen 11 Indicators 12 Projection Lamp 12 Installing the TV 13 Carrying Your TV 13 Take Precaution during Installation 13 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over ..........14 When Installing Your TV against a Wall.........14 Recommended Viewing Area 15 TV... 18 Connecting the TV Overview 20 Making Video and Audio Connections ...........20 About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter 21 About Using S VIDEO 21 Basic Connections 22 Cable System and/or VHF/UHF Antenna System 23 HD Cable Box/ HD Satellite Box 24 ...
...TV Welcome 9 Package Contents 9 Features 9 Enjoying Your TV 11 Notes on the TV 11 Screen 11 Indicators 12 Projection Lamp 12 Installing the TV 13 Carrying Your TV 13 Take Precaution during Installation 13 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over ..........14 When Installing Your TV against a Wall.........14 Recommended Viewing Area 15 TV... 18 Connecting the TV Overview 20 Making Video and Audio Connections ...........20 About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter 21 About Using S VIDEO 21 Basic Connections 22 Cable System and/or VHF/UHF Antenna System 23 HD Cable Box/ HD Satellite Box 24 ...
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...digital audio/video interface between this TV and any video source by minimizing the signal deterioration caused by digital mapping processing. See page 87 for models KDF-42E2000 (US model only), KDF-46E2000, KDF50E2000 and KDF-55E2000. Along with the near-HD equivalent by digital-to watch digital...programs. ❑ Advanced Iris: Automatically detects the brightness of the features that you with your new TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA (R6) batteries. Your personal (Continued) 9 By adjusting the iris shutter, this Sony's HD LCD projection TV.
...digital audio/video interface between this TV and any video source by minimizing the signal deterioration caused by digital mapping processing. See page 87 for models KDF-42E2000 (US model only), KDF-46E2000, KDF50E2000 and KDF-55E2000. Along with the near-HD equivalent by digital-to watch digital...programs. ❑ Advanced Iris: Automatically detects the brightness of the features that you with your new TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA (R6) batteries. Your personal (Continued) 9 By adjusting the iris shutter, this Sony's HD LCD projection TV.
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..., 480p, 480i) connections. ❑ S VIDEO Inputs: Provides a high-quality image from connected equipment. ❑ Favorite Channels: Allows you to navigate a list of up to this TV with HDMI Input (see page 35). computer can be connected to 16 favorite channels without leaving the current channel. ❑ Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume...
..., 480p, 480i) connections. ❑ S VIDEO Inputs: Provides a high-quality image from connected equipment. ❑ Favorite Channels: Allows you to navigate a list of up to this TV with HDMI Input (see page 35). computer can be connected to 16 favorite channels without leaving the current channel. ❑ Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume...
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... cold to let the moisture evaporate before unplugging from the outlet if you should perform periodic maintenance. On moisture condensation ❑ If your TV for years to normal. Be sure to operate for about two minutes. This is required. Turning off . When turning off the screen use...evaporated, the picture will eliminate the image retention. 11 Screen To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a special coating. Enjoying Your TV To enjoy your TV is moved directly from shining directly onto the screen. ❑ The screen surface is easily scratched. Do not rub, touch, ...
... cold to let the moisture evaporate before unplugging from the outlet if you should perform periodic maintenance. On moisture condensation ❑ If your TV for years to normal. Be sure to operate for about two minutes. This is required. Turning off . When turning off the screen use...evaporated, the picture will eliminate the image retention. 11 Screen To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a special coating. Enjoying Your TV To enjoy your TV is moved directly from shining directly onto the screen. ❑ The screen surface is easily scratched. Do not rub, touch, ...
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...lamp, it may take a while (1 minute or less) before the picture appears. ❑ When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. TIMER indicator is in intervals of life. Your TV also has a function to replace the lamp, see page 76 and 73). ✍ The light emitted ... lamp is replaced, please set , the orange indicator will lit remain lit (will not flash) even when the TV is turned off. Your TV uses a projection lamp as its expected lifespan. Replace the lamp with a new Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied). ❑ After lamp is securely attached, the...
...lamp, it may take a while (1 minute or less) before the picture appears. ❑ When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. TIMER indicator is in intervals of life. Your TV also has a function to replace the lamp, see page 76 and 73). ✍ The light emitted ... lamp is replaced, please set , the orange indicator will lit remain lit (will not flash) even when the TV is turned off. Your TV uses a projection lamp as its expected lifespan. Replace the lamp with a new Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied). ❑ After lamp is securely attached, the...
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...the hole on or pushing the TV or its stand may cause these parts to fall and damage the TV. 13 Doing so may cause it to break off. KDF-42/46E2000 KDF-50/55E2000 Take Precaution during installation. Installing the TV Carrying Your TV Carrying the TV requires at least two people. ...Introducing the TV Do not grasp the pedestal or the front...
...the hole on or pushing the TV or its stand may cause these parts to fall and damage the TV. 13 Doing so may cause it to break off. KDF-42/46E2000 KDF-50/55E2000 Take Precaution during installation. Installing the TV Carrying Your TV Carrying the TV requires at least two people. ...Introducing the TV Do not grasp the pedestal or the front...
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...TV stand with support belts ❑ Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU-RG11S (for KDF- 42E2000)/SU-RG12S (for KDF-46E2000)/SU-RG12L (for KDF50/55E2000) with a support belt designed for your TV. ✍ When using the SU-RG11S (for KDF-42E2000)/SU-RG12S (for KDF46E2000)/SU-RG12L (for KDF-50/55E2000) stand for your TV... at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from Toppling Over As a protective measure, secure the TV as follows. Blocking ...
...TV stand with support belts ❑ Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU-RG11S (for KDF- 42E2000)/SU-RG12S (for KDF-46E2000)/SU-RG12L (for KDF50/55E2000) with a support belt designed for your TV. ✍ When using the SU-RG11S (for KDF-42E2000)/SU-RG12S (for KDF46E2000)/SU-RG12L (for KDF-50/55E2000) stand for your TV... at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from Toppling Over As a protective measure, secure the TV as follows. Blocking ...
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Model KDF-42E2000 KDF-46E2000 KDF-50E2000 KDF-55E2000 Viewing distance min. 5.9 ft. (approx. 1.8 m) min. 6.2 ft. (approx. 1.9 m) min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m) min. 6.8 ft. (approx. 2.1 m) Horizontal Viewing Area 55445062 iiiinnnncccchhhheeeessss 6655˚ ˚ mmmmiiiinnnn.... 6.8 6.6 6.2 5.9 fffftttt.... ((((aaaapppppppprrrrooooxxxx.... 2.1 2.0 1.9 1.8 m) m) m) m) 6655˚. mmiinn.. 6.8 6.6 6.2 5.9 ft. ft. ((((aaaapppppppprrrrooooxxxx.... 2.1 2.0 1.9 1.8 m) m) m) m) 30˚ 30˚ 15 Vertical Viewing Area 55 50 46 42 iiiinnnncccchhhheeeessss min. min. For the...
Model KDF-42E2000 KDF-46E2000 KDF-50E2000 KDF-55E2000 Viewing distance min. 5.9 ft. (approx. 1.8 m) min. 6.2 ft. (approx. 1.9 m) min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m) min. 6.8 ft. (approx. 2.1 m) Horizontal Viewing Area 55445062 iiiinnnncccchhhheeeessss 6655˚ ˚ mmmmiiiinnnn.... 6.8 6.6 6.2 5.9 fffftttt.... ((((aaaapppppppprrrrooooxxxx.... 2.1 2.0 1.9 1.8 m) m) m) m) 6655˚. mmiinn.. 6.8 6.6 6.2 5.9 ft. ft. ((((aaaapppppppprrrrooooxxxx.... 2.1 2.0 1.9 1.8 m) m) m) m) 30˚ 30˚ 15 Vertical Viewing Area 55 50 46 42 iiiinnnncccchhhheeeessss min. min. For the...
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TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel To open the panel To open the front panel of your TV, push up the panel door just under the "PUSH OPEN" mark. 0 MENU PUSH OPEN TV/VIDEO VOLUME CANNEL TIMER LAMP POWER/STANDBY POWER 0 PUSH OPEN MENU TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL 12 3 4 TIMER LAMP POWER POWER 5 6 78 9 16
TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel To open the panel To open the front panel of your TV, push up the panel door just under the "PUSH OPEN" mark. 0 MENU PUSH OPEN TV/VIDEO VOLUME CANNEL TIMER LAMP POWER/STANDBY POWER 0 PUSH OPEN MENU TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL 12 3 4 TIMER LAMP POWER POWER 5 6 78 9 16
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... tactile dot as its function may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see "Replacing the Lamp" on . CHANNEL+ buttons. Press to activate the TV/VIDEO, - For details, see contacting Sony information on and off . Receives IR signals from the remote control. Outputs the audio signal. ✍ The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot...
... tactile dot as its function may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see "Replacing the Lamp" on . CHANNEL+ buttons. Press to activate the TV/VIDEO, - For details, see contacting Sony information on and off . Receives IR signals from the remote control. Outputs the audio signal. ✍ The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot...
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qs HD/DVD IN 4/5 (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R Connects to your TV's audio through your stereo system. You can also connect a DVI-equipped device to your TV by using an HDMI-to-DVI cable. 9 HDMI IN 7 When HDMI to DVI cable is located on your VCR or other video ... S VIDEO output jack of your equipment such as PC. qa AUDIO OUT Connects to the optical audio input of Dolby Laboratories. 19 Introducing the TV Jack Description 1 HD/DVD IN 2 (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i) Connects to your personal computer. 0 Service Port For service use only. HDMI supports enhanced, or ...
qs HD/DVD IN 4/5 (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R Connects to your TV's audio through your stereo system. You can also connect a DVI-equipped device to your TV by using an HDMI-to-DVI cable. 9 HDMI IN 7 When HDMI to DVI cable is located on your VCR or other video ... S VIDEO output jack of your equipment such as PC. qa AUDIO OUT Connects to the optical audio input of Dolby Laboratories. 19 Introducing the TV Jack Description 1 HD/DVD IN 2 (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i) Connects to your personal computer. 0 Service Port For service use only. HDMI supports enhanced, or ...
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... using the 75-ohm coaxial cable to this TV (see page 24). Connecting the TV Overview For optimum picture performance, your new LCD Projection TV is capable of video connectors available these days. To properly connect your TV, follow the basic connections provided in your preferred... aspect ratio. When connecting your TV. When the antenna/cable connection is done, you ...
... using the 75-ohm coaxial cable to this TV (see page 24). Connecting the TV Overview For optimum picture performance, your new LCD Projection TV is capable of video connectors available these days. To properly connect your TV, follow the basic connections provided in your preferred... aspect ratio. When connecting your TV. When the antenna/cable connection is done, you ...
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... the adapter, you will need to connect audio cables for sound, as DVI connector is for improved picture quality (compared to an A/V cable). Connecting the TV About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter If you are connecting equipment with DVI connector with S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN Cables are often color...-coded to connectors. Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV S VIDEO cable 1 3 S VIDEO Equipment with this TV, you can use an S VIDEO cable for video signals only.
... the adapter, you will need to connect audio cables for sound, as DVI connector is for improved picture quality (compared to an A/V cable). Connecting the TV About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter If you are connecting equipment with DVI connector with S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN Cables are often color...-coded to connectors. Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV S VIDEO cable 1 3 S VIDEO Equipment with this TV, you can use an S VIDEO cable for video signals only.
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If You Are Connecting Cable System and/or VHF/UHF Antenna System HD Cable Box/ HD Satellite Box Equipment with DVI Connection Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna Equipment with Digital Audio (Optical) See Page 23 24 25 26 27 If you connect your home receives a signal (antenna and satellite; Basic Connections The way in which you are connecting a VCR ❑ See the connections described on how your TV will vary, depending on pages 30 and 31. 22 cable and cable box) and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR.
If You Are Connecting Cable System and/or VHF/UHF Antenna System HD Cable Box/ HD Satellite Box Equipment with DVI Connection Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna Equipment with Digital Audio (Optical) See Page 23 24 25 26 27 If you connect your home receives a signal (antenna and satellite; Basic Connections The way in which you are connecting a VCR ❑ See the connections described on how your TV will vary, depending on pages 30 and 31. 22 cable and cable box) and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR.