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... limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is designed, for safety purposes, to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the screen for the voltage where...
... limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is designed, for safety purposes, to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the screen for the voltage where...
Operating Instructions
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... Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. Licensed by your cable operator is manufactured under USP4638258, 4482866. "BBE" and BBE symbol are not of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by your cable service provider. KDF-E42A10 KDF-E50A10 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. A security card provided by direct connection to install the TV in the United States This product contains mercury. s To obtain the best picture, do not expose the screen to view encrypted digital programming...
... Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. Licensed by your cable operator is manufactured under USP4638258, 4482866. "BBE" and BBE symbol are not of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by your cable service provider. KDF-E42A10 KDF-E50A10 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. A security card provided by direct connection to install the TV in the United States This product contains mercury. s To obtain the best picture, do not expose the screen to view encrypted digital programming...
Operating Instructions
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... lamp with a soft cloth. For the best picture quality, install your viewing position. To prevent screen damage, clean the screen as its light source. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as follows: s Clean the screen with a new one (not supplied) when: • the lamp replacement indicator on the display after using the TV for Antenna Grounding. This is normal and is time to service the set . Be sure to "Recommended Viewing Area" on page 86. Cooling Fan This TV uses a cooling fan. The noise...
... lamp with a soft cloth. For the best picture quality, install your viewing position. To prevent screen damage, clean the screen as its light source. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as follows: s Clean the screen with a new one (not supplied) when: • the lamp replacement indicator on the display after using the TV for Antenna Grounding. This is normal and is time to service the set . Be sure to "Recommended Viewing Area" on page 86. Cooling Fan This TV uses a cooling fan. The noise...
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... Panel 15 Side Panel 16 Rear Panel 17 Connecting the TV Overview 19 Making Video and Audio Connections 19 About Using S VIDEO 20 About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter 20 Basic Connections 21 Cable System or VHF/UHF 22 Cable Box and Antenna 23 Cable Box 24 Satellite Receiver 25 Digital Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver 26 Equipment with HDMI Connection 27 Equipment with DVI Connection 28 Equipment with Digital Audio (Optical 29 Using CableCARD Device 30 About Using CableCARD Device 30 Activating CableCARD Service 30 Removing...
... Panel 15 Side Panel 16 Rear Panel 17 Connecting the TV Overview 19 Making Video and Audio Connections 19 About Using S VIDEO 20 About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter 20 Basic Connections 21 Cable System or VHF/UHF 22 Cable Box and Antenna 23 Cable Box 24 Satellite Receiver 25 Digital Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver 26 Equipment with HDMI Connection 27 Equipment with DVI Connection 28 Equipment with Digital Audio (Optical 29 Using CableCARD Device 30 About Using CableCARD Device 30 Activating CableCARD Service 30 Removing...
Operating Instructions
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... any video source by minimizing the signal deterioration caused by digital mapping processing. This manual is for a set-top box - without the need for models KDF-E42A10 and KDF-E50A10. See page 95 for purchasing this Sony's HD LCD projection TV. Along with access to digitally encrypted cable channels - The CableCARD device, which is provided by these programs. ❑ Wide Screen Mode: Allows you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television...
... any video source by minimizing the signal deterioration caused by digital mapping processing. This manual is for a set-top box - without the need for models KDF-E42A10 and KDF-E50A10. See page 95 for purchasing this Sony's HD LCD projection TV. Along with access to digitally encrypted cable channels - The CableCARD device, which is provided by these programs. ❑ Wide Screen Mode: Allows you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television...
Operating Instructions
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... . CHANNEL + 5 TIMER LED 6 LAMP LED 7 POWER/ STANDBY LED 8 (IR) Infrared Receiver 9 POWER q; To scan quickly through channels. Speaker Description Press to adjust the volume. Do not put anything near the sensor, as a reference when operating the TV. 15 Receives IR signals from the remote control. Lights up in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is not securely attached (see page 83. If the LED blinks in green when the TV is set . PUSH OPEN WEGA GATE TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL TIMER LAMP POWER/STANDBY POWER...
... . CHANNEL + 5 TIMER LED 6 LAMP LED 7 POWER/ STANDBY LED 8 (IR) Infrared Receiver 9 POWER q; To scan quickly through channels. Speaker Description Press to adjust the volume. Do not put anything near the sensor, as a reference when operating the TV. 15 Receives IR signals from the remote control. Lights up in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is not securely attached (see page 83. If the LED blinks in green when the TV is set . PUSH OPEN WEGA GATE TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL TIMER LAMP POWER/STANDBY POWER...
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... connect the antenna using the suitable connections. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Overview Your new LCD projection TV can be equipped with the exception of video connectors available these days. Below are available on page 53). It is necessary when you are connecting a DVI-equipped device to output in signal deterioration. To display clear crisp pictures, you use the inputs that provide the best video performance, as possible from antenna, satellite and cable TV...
... connect the antenna using the suitable connections. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Overview Your new LCD projection TV can be equipped with the exception of video connectors available these days. Below are available on page 53). It is necessary when you are connecting a DVI-equipped device to output in signal deterioration. To display clear crisp pictures, you use the inputs that provide the best video performance, as possible from antenna, satellite and cable TV...
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... also need to connect audio cables for sound, as DVI connector is for video signals only. Connect red to red, white to -DVI cable HDMI adapter Audio cable 20 Audio cable About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter If you are connecting equipment with DVI connector with S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 3 VIDEO IN Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Both are available from your local electronics store. Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV S VIDEO cable Equipment with this TV, you will also need to use separate audio cables for improved picture...
... also need to connect audio cables for sound, as DVI connector is for video signals only. Connect red to red, white to -DVI cable HDMI adapter Audio cable 20 Audio cable About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter If you are connecting equipment with DVI connector with S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 3 VIDEO IN Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Both are available from your local electronics store. Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV S VIDEO cable Equipment with this TV, you will also need to use separate audio cables for improved picture...
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... ... Connecting the TV Cable Box Before connecting a cable box, see pages 34 and 35.) With this connection you can: ❑ Use the TV's remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV's VHF/UHF input jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box.) To connect the cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the cable box's input jack. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box's output jack to the TV's VHF/UHF input jack. 3 Run Auto Program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on...
... ... Connecting the TV Cable Box Before connecting a cable box, see pages 34 and 35.) With this connection you can: ❑ Use the TV's remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV's VHF/UHF input jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box.) To connect the cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the cable box's input jack. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box's output jack to the TV's VHF/UHF input jack. 3 Run Auto Program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on...
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... do not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to provide sound. Digital cable box or satellite receiver RF coaxial cable Rear of the digital cable box or digital satellite receiver. 2 Use a component video cable to connect the digital cable box or satellite receiver's YPBPR jacks to white, etc. Use the HD/DVD IN 4 or 5 input. ✍ Component video (Y PB/CB PR/CR) connection is necessary to connectors. Note that this TV displays all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the RF coaxial...
... do not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to provide sound. Digital cable box or satellite receiver RF coaxial cable Rear of the digital cable box or digital satellite receiver. 2 Use a component video cable to connect the digital cable box or satellite receiver's YPBPR jacks to white, etc. Use the HD/DVD IN 4 or 5 input. ✍ Component video (Y PB/CB PR/CR) connection is necessary to connectors. Note that this TV displays all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the RF coaxial...
Operating Instructions
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... picture. Adjust to increase or decrease picture contrast. Brightness Color Temp. Warm 1, Select to give the white colors a blue tint. Choose from four color temperatures: Cool Select to give the white colors a neutral tint. Press WEGA GATE to view video images. The PC Input Video setting includes the following options: Option Display Mode Description Video Select to exit Display Mode Video Reset Iris Max Picture Max Brightness 50 Color Temp. Selecting PC Video To display the PC screen: Options Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly on the Video 7 PC remote control...
... picture. Adjust to increase or decrease picture contrast. Brightness Color Temp. Warm 1, Select to give the white colors a blue tint. Choose from four color temperatures: Cool Select to give the white colors a neutral tint. Press WEGA GATE to view video images. The PC Input Video setting includes the following options: Option Display Mode Description Video Select to exit Display Mode Video Reset Iris Max Picture Max Brightness 50 Color Temp. Selecting PC Video To display the PC screen: Options Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly on the Video 7 PC remote control...
Operating Instructions
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... turn on the Video 7 PC remote control until VIDEO 7 (PC) appears. Audio Out This option can be controlled by the TV's remote control. Using the Settings Selecting PC Audio To display the PC screen: Options Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly on the TV speakers. The PC Input Audio setting includes the following options: Option Description Sound Mode Dynamic Select to Off. Use your audio system. 68 Standard Suitable for stereo programs XT only). Treble Adjust to adjust the volume (and other settings...
... turn on the Video 7 PC remote control until VIDEO 7 (PC) appears. Audio Out This option can be controlled by the TV's remote control. Using the Settings Selecting PC Audio To display the PC screen: Options Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly on the TV speakers. The PC Input Audio setting includes the following options: Option Description Sound Mode Dynamic Select to Off. Use your audio system. 68 Standard Suitable for stereo programs XT only). Treble Adjust to adjust the volume (and other settings...
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... exit Power Management Off Language English Menu Color Gray Image Shift Auto High Altitude Off ✍ You can change the settings for the PC input while the TV is no signal input for the on the Video 7 PC remote control until VIDEO 7 (PC) appears. Off Select to align the images and improve the picture. Level 1-4 Select a level from Original, Gray, Red, Green and Purple. Using the Settings Selecting PC Setup To display the PC screen...
... exit Power Management Off Language English Menu Color Gray Image Shift Auto High Altitude Off ✍ You can change the settings for the PC input while the TV is no signal input for the on the Video 7 PC remote control until VIDEO 7 (PC) appears. Off Select to align the images and improve the picture. Level 1-4 Select a level from Original, Gray, Red, Green and Purple. Using the Settings Selecting PC Setup To display the PC screen...
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...://www.sonystyle.ca/tv/ Before calling Sony customer support, please write down the model and serial numbers of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center. Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Contacting Sony Replacing the Lamp Troubleshooting Specifications Optional accessories Index Page 85 86 90 94 95 96 Contacting Sony If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional...
...://www.sonystyle.ca/tv/ Before calling Sony customer support, please write down the model and serial numbers of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center. Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Contacting Sony Replacing the Lamp Troubleshooting Specifications Optional accessories Index Page 85 86 90 94 95 96 Contacting Sony If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional...
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... inside the lamp receptacle of the used lamps, follow the instructions below. ❑ Use a Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied) for about two minutes after removing the lamp. Doing so may reduce picture quality or lamp life. 86 For proper disposal of the TV after turning the power off the power on the front of the lamp receptacle. Wait several minutes, then unplug the power cord. (The cooling fan will continue to replace...
... inside the lamp receptacle of the used lamps, follow the instructions below. ❑ Use a Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied) for about two minutes after removing the lamp. Doing so may reduce picture quality or lamp life. 86 For proper disposal of the TV after turning the power off the power on the front of the lamp receptacle. Wait several minutes, then unplug the power cord. (The cooling fan will continue to replace...
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... and a red light keeps flashing, your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is especially common with Auto, select the best value from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair dryers. Dotted lines or stripes ❏ Adjust the antenna. ❏ Move the TV away from 1 to change the input mode (see page 63). ❏ Check the antenna/cable connections. The default setting is active Other Information 91 "Black box" on...
... and a red light keeps flashing, your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is especially common with Auto, select the best value from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair dryers. Dotted lines or stripes ❏ Adjust the antenna. ❏ Move the TV away from 1 to change the input mode (see page 63). ❏ Check the antenna/cable connections. The default setting is active Other Information 91 "Black box" on...
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... the M button on the remote control, press the POWER button on the TV. (The TV will turn on again.) Release the M button. The creaking sound is an inherent nature of this lit LED will clear all of the TV. The cooling fan is loud ❏ If the TV is used at high altitudes and High Altitude is set to your digital cable box. "High Temperature Warning!" ❏ message appears Make sure to remove dust...
... the M button on the remote control, press the POWER button on the TV. (The TV will turn on again.) Release the M button. The creaking sound is an inherent nature of this lit LED will clear all of the TV. The cooling fan is loud ❏ If the TV is used at high altitudes and High Altitude is set to your digital cable box. "High Temperature Warning!" ❏ message appears Make sure to remove dust...
Operating Instructions
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... pixels) Projection Lens High Performance, large diameter hybrid lens F2.4 Antenna 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Lamp 100W, XL-2400 Television System NTSC American TV Standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial) ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 Visible Screen Size (Picture measured KDF-E42A10: 42 inches diagonally) KDF-E50A10: 50 inches Channel Coverage Terrestrial (analog) 2-69 Cable TV (analog) 1-125 Terrestrial (digital) 2-69 Cable TV (digital) 1-135 Number of Inputs/Outputs HDMI IN Video 1080i...
... pixels) Projection Lens High Performance, large diameter hybrid lens F2.4 Antenna 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Lamp 100W, XL-2400 Television System NTSC American TV Standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial) ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 Visible Screen Size (Picture measured KDF-E42A10: 42 inches diagonally) KDF-E50A10: 50 inches Channel Coverage Terrestrial (analog) 2-69 Cable TV (analog) 1-125 Terrestrial (digital) 2-69 Cable TV (digital) 1-135 Number of Inputs/Outputs HDMI IN Video 1080i...
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... connection 41 Caption Vision 78 programming 80 Change Password 75 CHANNEL +/- button 15 Channel settings 62, 72 Channel Show/Hide 72 Channels Auto Program 72 creating labels 73 CineMotion 9, 80 Clear White 65 Clock/Timers 83 Closed caption modes 78 Color Temp., adjusting 64, 65 Color, adjusting 63 Connecting Audio receiver 42 Cable box 23-24 Camcorder 41 DVD player 38-39 Personal Computer 40 Satellite receiver 25 VCR 34-37 D Diagnostics 84 DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT 18 Digital Channels 72 Digital subchannels 52 Display Area 70 DISPLAY button 45 Display Mode 65 Display, turning...
... connection 41 Caption Vision 78 programming 80 Change Password 75 CHANNEL +/- button 15 Channel settings 62, 72 Channel Show/Hide 72 Channels Auto Program 72 creating labels 73 CineMotion 9, 80 Clear White 65 Clock/Timers 83 Closed caption modes 78 Color Temp., adjusting 64, 65 Color, adjusting 63 Connecting Audio receiver 42 Cable box 23-24 Camcorder 41 DVD player 38-39 Personal Computer 40 Satellite receiver 25 VCR 34-37 D Diagnostics 84 DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT 18 Digital Channels 72 Digital subchannels 52 Display Area 70 DISPLAY button 45 Display Mode 65 Display, turning...
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... Password, changing 75 PC IN jack 17 PC Input 65, 68, 71, 81 Personal Computer connecting 40 Phase 71 Picture 63, 65 PICTURE button 44 Picture Mode Custom 63 Standard 63 Vivid 63 Pitch 71 POWER button 15 Power Management 81 POWER/STANDBY LED 15 Problems, Troubleshooting 90- 93 Program Guide 52 Program Options menu 52 R Ratings setting 76 viewing blocked programs 75 Remote control inserting batteries 43 programming 47-48 Removing channels from the channel list 72 Removing the CableCARD 31 Reset...
... Password, changing 75 PC IN jack 17 PC Input 65, 68, 71, 81 Personal Computer connecting 40 Phase 71 Picture 63, 65 PICTURE button 44 Picture Mode Custom 63 Standard 63 Vivid 63 Pitch 71 POWER button 15 Power Management 81 POWER/STANDBY LED 15 Problems, Troubleshooting 90- 93 Program Guide 52 Program Options menu 52 R Ratings setting 76 viewing blocked programs 75 Remote control inserting batteries 43 programming 47-48 Removing channels from the channel list 72 Removing the CableCARD 31 Reset...