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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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...to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of the TV. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : http://www.sony.com/tvsupport oor to speak with a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (EST) Mon - ...the use of your television after reading your manual z Experience difficulty operating your Sony dealer regarding this product. 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 the Store 2 Record these numbers in the spaces provided below....
...to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of the TV. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : http://www.sony.com/tvsupport oor to speak with a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (EST) Mon - ...the use of your television after reading your manual z Experience difficulty operating your Sony dealer regarding this product. 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 the Store 2 Record these numbers in the spaces provided below....
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... 13 and 14 for installing the specified product. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to install the TV in accordance with the limits for help. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or... to direct illumination or direct sunlight. s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not expose the screen to radio communications. KDF-42E2000 KDF-46E2000 KDF-50E2000 KDF-55E2000 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. s Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. s If any changes or modifications not expressly approved...
... 13 and 14 for installing the specified product. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to install the TV in accordance with the limits for help. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or... to direct illumination or direct sunlight. s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not expose the screen to radio communications. KDF-42E2000 KDF-46E2000 KDF-50E2000 KDF-55E2000 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. s Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. s If any changes or modifications not expressly approved...
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...Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.A and other countries. Macintosh is incorporated under license from Dolby Laboratories. This TV is capable of the following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. Note This digital television is manufactured under one or more information...Labs, Inc. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Trademark Information TruSurround XT, SRS and the symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. WEGA, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are trademarks of HDMI Licensing ...
...Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.A and other countries. Macintosh is incorporated under license from Dolby Laboratories. This TV is capable of the following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. Note This digital television is manufactured under one or more information...Labs, Inc. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Trademark Information TruSurround XT, SRS and the symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. WEGA, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are trademarks of HDMI Licensing ...
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s Be sure to observe the TV's "For Safety" section on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus near ...
s Be sure to observe the TV's "For Safety" section on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus near ...
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... when carrying it at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall. About the TV Although the TV is made with a new one (not supplied) when: • the message, "Projection lamp is nearing end of life. This is a structural property of the panel and is inherent in ...parts specified by your footing while installing the TV. It is a structural property of the TV. Consult qualified service personnel. Never use any accessories or cables. s Do not use strong solvents such as its light source. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as thinner or benzine for Antenna ...
... when carrying it at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall. About the TV Although the TV is made with a new one (not supplied) when: • the message, "Projection lamp is nearing end of life. This is a structural property of the panel and is inherent in ...parts specified by your footing while installing the TV. It is a structural property of the TV. Consult qualified service personnel. Never use any accessories or cables. s Do not use strong solvents such as its light source. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as thinner or benzine for Antenna ...
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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... Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 43 Special Buttons on the Remote Control .......... 46 Using the TOOLS Button 46 Using the TOOLS Button in PC Mode........... 46 Using the JUMP Button 47 Using the FREEZE Button 47 Using the GUIDE Button ...
...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... Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 43 Special Buttons on the Remote Control .......... 46 Using the TOOLS Button 46 Using the TOOLS Button in PC Mode........... 46 Using the JUMP Button 47 Using the FREEZE Button 47 Using the GUIDE Button ...
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...KDF-42E2000 (US model only), KDF-46E2000, KDF50E2000 and KDF-55E2000. 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 your new TV... HDTV: You can provide you with your new TV include: ❑ WEGA Engine: Delivers superb picture quality from any HDMI-.../video interface between this Sony's HD LCD projection TV. Your personal (Continued) 9 Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Welcome Package Contents Features ...
...KDF-42E2000 (US model only), KDF-46E2000, KDF50E2000 and KDF-55E2000. 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 your new TV... HDTV: You can provide you with your new TV include: ❑ WEGA Engine: Delivers superb picture quality from any HDMI-.../video interface between this Sony's HD LCD projection TV. Your personal (Continued) 9 Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Welcome Package Contents Features ...
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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).
..., 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).
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... caused by moisture condensation on the screen. Allow several minutes before turning on page 6). Cleaning the Screen Surface Dust and dirt on the TV To enjoy clear picture ❑ Prevent sunlight or other light sources from shining directly onto the screen. ❑ The screen surface is... easily scratched. Screen To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a special coating. Enjoying Your TV To enjoy 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...
... caused by moisture condensation on the screen. Allow several minutes before turning on page 6). Cleaning the Screen Surface Dust and dirt on the TV To enjoy clear picture ❑ Prevent sunlight or other light sources from shining directly onto the screen. ❑ The screen surface is... easily scratched. Screen To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a special coating. Enjoying Your TV To enjoy 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...
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... a projection lamp as its expected lifespan. Your TV also has a function to turn on your attention. to let you know that it requires your TV, it has a lifespan and needs to flash in intervals of life. When it with a new Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied). ❑ After lamp is ...The lamp door or the lamp is not securely attached. The red indicator will not flash) even when the TV is turned off. TIMER indicator is When one (see page 76. Projection Lamp How to let you know that the lamp has reached its light source. Please replace the lamp." ...
... a projection lamp as its expected lifespan. Your TV also has a function to turn on your attention. to let you know that it requires your TV, it has a lifespan and needs to flash in intervals of life. When it with a new Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied). ❑ After lamp is ...The lamp door or the lamp is not securely attached. The red indicator will not flash) even when the TV is turned off. TIMER indicator is When one (see page 76. Projection Lamp How to let you know that the lamp has reached its light source. Please replace the lamp." ...
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...children and the TV, keep children away from the TV during Installation If you have connected cables and cords, be sure to unplug them before moving the TV, place one hand in the illustration below. When moving the TV. Doing so may cause it to break off. KDF-42/46E2000 KDF-50/55E2000 ...Take Precaution during installation. To ensure the safety of the TV while grasping the top with the other hand...
...children and the TV, keep children away from the TV during Installation If you have connected cables and cords, be sure to unplug them before moving the TV, place one hand in the illustration below. When moving the TV. Doing so may cause it to break off. KDF-42/46E2000 KDF-50/55E2000 ...Take Precaution during installation. To ensure the safety of the TV while grasping the top with the other hand...
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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) 14 Using the 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...
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) 14 Using the 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...
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... it may affect the picture quality. For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below. Vertical Viewing Area 55 50 46 42 iiiinnnncccchhhheeeessss min. mmiinn.. 6.8 6.6 6.2 5.9 ft. min. ft. 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...
... it may affect the picture quality. For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below. Vertical Viewing Area 55 50 46 42 iiiinnnncccchhhheeeessss min. mmiinn.. 6.8 6.6 6.2 5.9 ft. min. ft. 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...
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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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...the tactile dot as its function may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see page 78). Press to activate the TV/VIDEO, - Flashes in green when the TV is turned off the TV. Outputs the audio signal. ✍ The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. or +. When the red ... turned on and off . Do not put anything near the sensor, as a reference when operating the TV. 17 VOLUME + 4 - When it is not securely attached (see contacting Sony information on page 76. CHANNEL + 5 TIMER LED 6 LAMP LED 7 POWER 8 Infrared Receiver 9 POWER q; Press again to exit MENU to adjust...
...the tactile dot as its function may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see page 78). Press to activate the TV/VIDEO, - Flashes in green when the TV is turned off the TV. Outputs the audio signal. ✍ The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. or +. When the red ... turned on and off . Do not put anything near the sensor, as a reference when operating the TV. 17 VOLUME + 4 - When it is not securely attached (see contacting Sony information on page 76. CHANNEL + 5 TIMER LED 6 LAMP LED 7 POWER 8 Infrared Receiver 9 POWER q; Press again to exit MENU to adjust...
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...high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. See page 35 for connecting to your equipment's component video (YPBPR) output jacks. 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. 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 used to ...
...high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. See page 35 for connecting to your equipment's component video (YPBPR) output jacks. 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. 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 used to ...
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...connection examples are available on pages 49-51. When connecting your TV, use the inputs that provide the best video performance, as described below. Connecting the TV Overview For optimum picture performance, your new LCD Projection TV is also capable of receiving HDTV content from a cable or... satellite box via the video inputs (HDMI and YPBPR component video; Your TV comes with all types of receiving ...
...connection examples are available on pages 49-51. When connecting your TV, use the inputs that provide the best video performance, as described below. Connecting the TV Overview For optimum picture performance, your new LCD Projection TV is also capable of receiving HDTV content from a cable or... satellite box via the video inputs (HDMI and YPBPR component video; Your TV comes with all types of receiving ...
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When you use the adapter, you will need to use separate audio cables for sound as shown below. 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-... connectors. You can use an HDMI-to-DVI cable or an HDMI adapter (not supplied). Audio cable 21 Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV S VIDEO cable 1 3 S VIDEO Equipment with this TV, you also need to use an adapter. Connect red to red, white to an A/V cable).
When you use the adapter, you will need to use separate audio cables for sound as shown below. 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-... connectors. You can use an HDMI-to-DVI cable or an HDMI adapter (not supplied). Audio cable 21 Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV S VIDEO cable 1 3 S VIDEO Equipment with this TV, you also need to use an adapter. Connect red to red, white to an A/V cable).
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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 are connecting a VCR ❑ See the connections described on how your home receives a signal (antenna and satellite; Basic Connections The way in which you connect 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 are connecting a VCR ❑ See the connections described on how your home receives a signal (antenna and satellite; Basic Connections The way in which you connect 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.