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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 ™ ™
Operating Instructions
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... For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Refer to them whenever you : z Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual z Experience difficulty operating your retailer or place of the TV. Fri 10:30 AM ...representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (EST) Mon - Please Do Not Return the Product to resolve your questions more quickly than your television Contact Sony Customer Support at the rear of purchase. Model No. Sun Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) 8:00 AM - ...
... For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Refer to them whenever you : z Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual z Experience difficulty operating your retailer or place of the TV. Fri 10:30 AM ...representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (EST) Mon - Please Do Not Return the Product to resolve your questions more quickly than your television Contact Sony Customer Support at the rear of purchase. Model No. Sun Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) 8:00 AM - ...
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... harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. These limits are not of the FCC Rules. It is desirable to install the TV in a particular installation. s See pages 13 and 14 for a Class B digital device, pursuant to excessive dust or mechanical vibration. KDF-42E2000 KDF-46E2000 KDF-50E2000 KDF-55E2000 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. CAUTION...
... harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. These limits are not of the FCC Rules. It is desirable to install the TV in a particular installation. s See pages 13 and 14 for a Class B digital device, pursuant to excessive dust or mechanical vibration. KDF-42E2000 KDF-46E2000 KDF-50E2000 KDF-55E2000 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. CAUTION...
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...to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in your cable service provider. WEGA, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. TruSurround XT technology is...depends on -demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may be regulated if sold in the United States This product contains mercury. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI ...
...to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in your cable service provider. WEGA, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. TruSurround XT technology is...depends on -demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may be regulated if sold in the United States This product contains mercury. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI ...
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... come in any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination 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...
... come in any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination 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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...source. Do not expose the screen to moisten the cleaning cloth. s The picture quality may cause a problem with a soft cloth. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as follows: s Clean the screen with the cooling system of Canadian Electrical Code for cleaning. Cooling Fan This... 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Cleaning s Clean the rear cover area of mild soap and warm water. Installation s If direct sunlight or other hazards. This is not a defect. For the best picture...
...source. Do not expose the screen to moisten the cleaning cloth. s The picture quality may cause a problem with a soft cloth. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as follows: s Clean the screen with the cooling system of Canadian Electrical Code for cleaning. Cooling Fan This... 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Cleaning s Clean the rear cover area of mild soap and warm water. Installation s If direct sunlight or other hazards. This is not a defect. For the best picture...
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...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 Controls and Connectors 16 Front Panel 16 Side and Rear Panel 18 Connecting the TV ...Navigating and Selecting Items 54 Using External Inputs in MENU 54 Using Favorites in MENU 54 Using Cable in MENU 55 Using Antenna in MENU 55 Using Settings in MENU 56 Using the Settings Overview 57 Accessing the Picture Settings 59 Selecting Picture Options 59 ...
...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 Controls and Connectors 16 Front Panel 16 Side and Rear Panel 18 Connecting the TV ...Navigating and Selecting Items 54 Using External Inputs in MENU 54 Using Favorites in MENU 54 Using Cable in MENU 55 Using Antenna in MENU 55 Using Settings in MENU 56 Using the Settings Overview 57 Accessing the Picture Settings 59 Selecting Picture Options 59 ...
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...-Definition Multimedia Interface) Inputs: Provide an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this Sony's HD LCD projection TV. Your personal (Continued) 9 By adjusting the iris shutter, this feature can watch ...televised programs and enjoy the improved audio/video quality offered by these programs. ❑ Advanced Iris: Automatically detects the brightness of packaging contents. Along with the near-HD equivalent by digital-to block unsuitable programming from one scene to the next for models KDF-42E2000 (US model only), KDF-46E2000, KDF50E2000 and KDF-55E2000...
...-Definition Multimedia Interface) Inputs: Provide an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this Sony's HD LCD projection TV. Your personal (Continued) 9 By adjusting the iris shutter, this feature can watch ...televised programs and enjoy the improved audio/video quality offered by these programs. ❑ Advanced Iris: Automatically detects the brightness of packaging contents. Along with the near-HD equivalent by digital-to block unsuitable programming from one scene to the next for models KDF-42E2000 (US model only), KDF-46E2000, KDF50E2000 and KDF-55E2000...
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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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... station logos and channel numbers are displayed for more than a week. This is easily scratched. Allow several minutes before turning on the TV. Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the screen surface. Special care is caused by moisture condensation on the lenses inside. Be sure to follow... the cleaning instruction on the screen can affect the picture quality. When not using the TV for a long period of time ❑ Unplug the AC power cord from the outlet if you should perform periodic maintenance. This is...
... station logos and channel numbers are displayed for more than a week. This is easily scratched. Allow several minutes before turning on the TV. Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the screen surface. Special care is caused by moisture condensation on the lenses inside. Be sure to follow... the cleaning instruction on the screen can affect the picture quality. When not using the TV for a long period of time ❑ Unplug the AC power cord from the outlet if you should perform periodic maintenance. This is...
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... replaced, please set the "Lamp Replacement" option in use. Replace it has a lifespan and needs to display a message, "Projection lamp is When one (see page 76). Your TV also has a function to be replaced when the Lamp indicator flashes or the screen becomes darker. to turn on with any lamp, it...replace the lamp, see page 76 and 73). ✍ The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV. If there is a change in the condition or a problem with a new Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied). ❑ After lamp is turned off. When it may take a while (1 minute...
... replaced, please set the "Lamp Replacement" option in use. Replace it has a lifespan and needs to display a message, "Projection lamp is When one (see page 76). Your TV also has a function to be replaced when the Lamp indicator flashes or the screen becomes darker. to turn on with any lamp, it...replace the lamp, see page 76 and 73). ✍ The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV. If there is a change in the condition or a problem with a new Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied). ❑ After lamp is turned off. When it may take a while (1 minute...
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Do not hold by the pedestal or the front panel of the TV. Introducing the TV Do not grasp the pedestal or the front panel of the TV. To ensure the safety of the TV while grasping the top with the other hand, as shown in the illustration below. Climbing on the lower... the hole on or pushing the TV or its stand may cause these parts to fall and damage the TV. 13 Installing the TV Carrying Your TV Carrying the TV requires at least two people. Doing so may cause it to break off. When moving the TV. KDF-42/46E2000 KDF-50/55E2000 Take Precaution during installation.
Do not hold by the pedestal or the front panel of the TV. Introducing the TV Do not grasp the pedestal or the front panel of the TV. To ensure the safety of the TV while grasping the top with the other hand, as shown in the illustration below. Climbing on the lower... the hole on or pushing the TV or its stand may cause these parts to fall and damage the TV. 13 Installing the TV Carrying Your TV Carrying the TV requires at least two people. Doing so may cause it to break off. When moving the TV. KDF-42/46E2000 KDF-50/55E2000 Take Precaution during installation.
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... 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...
... 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...
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...TV operating temperature. Vertical Viewing Area 55 50 46 42 iiiinnnncccchhhheeeessss min. ft. ft. For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below. ft. ((((aaaapppppppprrrrooooxxxx.... 2.1 2.0 1.9 1.8 m) m) m) m) 30˚ 30˚ 15 Introducing the TV... Recommended Viewing Area ✍ Do not install the TV near any ventilation, as follows Air circulation is blocked Air blown into cooling fan. min. Model KDF-42E2000 KDF-46E2000 KDF-50E2000 KDF-55E2000 Viewing distance min. 5.9 ft. (approx. ...
...TV operating temperature. Vertical Viewing Area 55 50 46 42 iiiinnnncccchhhheeeessss min. ft. ft. For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below. ft. ((((aaaapppppppprrrrooooxxxx.... 2.1 2.0 1.9 1.8 m) m) m) m) 30˚ 30˚ 15 Introducing the TV... Recommended Viewing Area ✍ Do not install the TV near any ventilation, as follows Air circulation is blocked Air blown into cooling fan. min. Model KDF-42E2000 KDF-46E2000 KDF-50E2000 KDF-55E2000 Viewing distance min. 5.9 ft. (approx. ...
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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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... has a tactile dot. Press again to exit MENU to scan through channels. CHANNEL+ buttons. When it is turned off the TV. For details, see contacting Sony information on and off . Press to the TV's video inputs. VOLUME + 4 - CHANNEL + 5 TIMER LED 6 LAMP LED 7 POWER 8 Infrared Receiver 9 POWER q; ...servicing (see page 72. To scan quickly through the video equipment connected to turn on page 2). If the LED blinks in green when the TV is not securely attached (see "Replacing the Lamp" on . For details, see page 78). Receives IR signals from the remote control. ...
... has a tactile dot. Press again to exit MENU to scan through channels. CHANNEL+ buttons. When it is turned off the TV. For details, see contacting Sony information on and off . Press to the TV's video inputs. VOLUME + 4 - CHANNEL + 5 TIMER LED 6 LAMP LED 7 POWER 8 Infrared Receiver 9 POWER q; ...servicing (see page 72. To scan quickly through the video equipment connected to turn on page 2). If the LED blinks in green when the TV is not securely attached (see "Replacing the Lamp" on . For details, see page 78). Receives IR signals from the remote control. ...
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...DOLBY* DIGITAL 8 HDMI IN 6 HDMI/ R-AUDIO-L 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, A/V receiver as well as ...camcorder or other video equipment. Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (4 of rear panel) or the composite video (6 of rear panel) connections (see page 19).When Auto is PCM/Dolby Digital (OPTICAL) OUT compatible. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-...
...DOLBY* DIGITAL 8 HDMI IN 6 HDMI/ R-AUDIO-L 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, A/V receiver as well as ...camcorder or other video equipment. Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (4 of rear panel) or the composite video (6 of rear panel) connections (see page 19).When Auto is PCM/Dolby Digital (OPTICAL) OUT compatible. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-...
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...see page 28). To display clear, crisp pictures, your TV must perform an Initial Setup so your TV will create a list of connectors with this type. Connecting the TV Overview For optimum picture performance, your new LCD Projection TV is necessary when you are connecting a DVI-equipped device... to this TV (see page 21). 20 To properly connect your TV, use the inputs that are different types of ...
...see page 28). To display clear, crisp pictures, your TV must perform an Initial Setup so your TV will create a list of connectors with this type. Connecting the TV Overview For optimum picture performance, your new LCD Projection TV is necessary when you are connecting a DVI-equipped device... to this TV (see page 21). 20 To properly connect your TV, use the inputs that are different types of ...
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Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV S VIDEO cable 1 3 S VIDEO Equipment with this TV, you will also need to use an adapter. Audio cable 21 When you use the adapter, you will need to connect audio cables for sound, as DVI connector is for video signals only. Connecting the TV About Using HDMI to...
Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV S VIDEO cable 1 3 S VIDEO Equipment with this TV, you will also need to use an adapter. Audio cable 21 When you use the adapter, you will need to connect audio cables for sound, as DVI connector is for video signals only. Connecting the TV About Using HDMI to...
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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. 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