Operating Instructions
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... user to dripping or splashing and no guarantee that any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet, unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further. ❑ If you are cautioned that interference will not be installed near an easily accessible power outlet. ❑ Operate the TV only on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display...
... user to dripping or splashing and no guarantee that any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet, unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further. ❑ If you are cautioned that interference will not be installed near an easily accessible power outlet. ❑ Operate the TV only on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display...
Operating Instructions
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... KDF-E60A20 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO: SU-GW12 Replacement Parts See page 4 under license from a cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may require the use spot lighting directed down from Dolby Laboratories. In this case, please wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before turning on the TV. ❑ To obtain the best picture, do not expose the screen...
... KDF-E60A20 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO: SU-GW12 Replacement Parts See page 4 under license from a cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may require the use spot lighting directed down from Dolby Laboratories. In this case, please wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before turning on the TV. ❑ To obtain the best picture, do not expose the screen...
Operating Instructions
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... the picture becomes dark after using the TV for Antenna Grounding. Consult qualified service personnel. ❑ Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this unit with a plugged AC power cord may scratch the screen's coating. To prevent screen damage, clean the screen as to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in contact with such power lines or circuits. Ground clamp Electrical service equipment...
... the picture becomes dark after using the TV for Antenna Grounding. Consult qualified service personnel. ❑ Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this unit with a plugged AC power cord may scratch the screen's coating. To prevent screen damage, clean the screen as to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in contact with such power lines or circuits. Ground clamp Electrical service equipment...
Operating Instructions
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... lamp replacement indicator on the front panel blinks in red, • screen images become dark, • no image appears on the display after prolonged use. ❑ In rare instances, the bulb may be caused. Watch your viewing position. This is low. 5 Do not expose the screen to replace the lamp with highprecision technology, black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may hear the noise of lamp. The noise may...
... lamp replacement indicator on the front panel blinks in red, • screen images become dark, • no image appears on the display after prolonged use. ❑ In rare instances, the bulb may be caused. Watch your viewing position. This is low. 5 Do not expose the screen to replace the lamp with highprecision technology, black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may hear the noise of lamp. The noise may...
Operating Instructions
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... Audio Connections .........17 About Using S VIDEO 18 About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter 18 Basic Connections 19 Cable System or VHF/UHF 20 Cable Box and Antenna 21 Cable Box 22 Satellite Receiver 23 Digital Cable Box Or Digital Satellite Receiver 24 Using CableCARDTM Device 25 About Using CableCARDTM Device 25 Activating CableCARD Service 25 Removing the CableCARDTM Device...........26 Equipment with HDMI Connection 27 Equipment with DVI Connection 28 Equipment with Digital Audio (Optical) .......29 Setting Up the TV Channel List 30 Using Initial Setup 30 Connecting...
... Audio Connections .........17 About Using S VIDEO 18 About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter 18 Basic Connections 19 Cable System or VHF/UHF 20 Cable Box and Antenna 21 Cable Box 22 Satellite Receiver 23 Digital Cable Box Or Digital Satellite Receiver 24 Using CableCARDTM Device 25 About Using CableCARDTM Device 25 Activating CableCARD Service 25 Removing the CableCARDTM Device...........26 Equipment with HDMI Connection 27 Equipment with DVI Connection 28 Equipment with Digital Audio (Optical) .......29 Setting Up the TV Channel List 30 Using Initial Setup 30 Connecting...
Operating Instructions
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... TV functions: favorite channels, cable channels, antenna channels, external input list or settings. ❑ WEGA Engine: Delivers superb picture quality from any video source by minimizing the signal deterioration caused by chroma decoder digital processing. ● DRC® (Digital Reality Creation)-MF V1: Unlike conventional line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal's NTSC waveform with your new TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA (R6) batteries. Similar controls are this Sony's HD LCD Projection TV...
... TV functions: favorite channels, cable channels, antenna channels, external input list or settings. ❑ WEGA Engine: Delivers superb picture quality from any video source by minimizing the signal deterioration caused by chroma decoder digital processing. ● DRC® (Digital Reality Creation)-MF V1: Unlike conventional line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal's NTSC waveform with your new TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA (R6) batteries. Similar controls are this Sony's HD LCD Projection TV...
Operating Instructions
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... screen becomes darker. POWER (red) flashing The lamp cover is located under the Control Panel cover as its light source. As with green indicator. Note the following: ❑ After turning on your attention. The projection lamp is not securely attached. When (green) flashing 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 When one (see page 76. Your TV uses a projection lamp...
... screen becomes darker. POWER (red) flashing The lamp cover is located under the Control Panel cover as its light source. As with green indicator. Note the following: ❑ After turning on your attention. The projection lamp is not securely attached. When (green) flashing 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 When one (see page 76. Your TV uses a projection lamp...
Operating Instructions
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.... Best Video Performance Connector Type Separate Audio connection required HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) No DVI (Digital Visual Interface) * Yes Component S VIDEO Composite (not supplied) RF/Coaxial No * An adapter is strongly recommended to this type. To display clear crisp pictures, you use the inputs that provide the best video performance, as possible from antenna, satellite and cable TV. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can receive both analog and digital broadcasting signals from...
.... Best Video Performance Connector Type Separate Audio connection required HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) No DVI (Digital Visual Interface) * Yes Component S VIDEO Composite (not supplied) RF/Coaxial No * An adapter is strongly recommended to this type. To display clear crisp pictures, you use the inputs that provide the best video performance, as possible from antenna, satellite and cable TV. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can receive both analog and digital broadcasting signals from...
Operating Instructions
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... connected components. ea F2 Press to display channel number, label, current time and other information. The Wide Screen Mode setting can be also accessed in the Screen menu. To select an item, press . To be also accessed in the Audio menu. e; For details, see page 71. Button Description qg DVD/VCR z REC: Press to switch between the satellite receiver and antenna. Press to acess the following through the Multi-channel TV Sound...
... connected components. ea F2 Press to display channel number, label, current time and other information. The Wide Screen Mode setting can be also accessed in the Screen menu. To select an item, press . To be also accessed in the Audio menu. e; For details, see page 71. Button Description qg DVD/VCR z REC: Press to switch between the satellite receiver and antenna. Press to acess the following through the Multi-channel TV Sound...
Operating Instructions
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... the steps below to program your remote control to operate Sony brand video equipment. ENT JUMP ANT MTS/SAP FREEZE SOUND PICTURE TV/SAT SUR WIDE DISPLAY GUIDE TOOLS RETURN WEGA GATE PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY VISUALSEARCH PAUSE STOP VOL CH REC REC PAUSE REC STOP TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 POWER SAVING Find the three-digit code for your TV's remote control at the equipment, and press the green POWER button.
... the steps below to program your remote control to operate Sony brand video equipment. ENT JUMP ANT MTS/SAP FREEZE SOUND PICTURE TV/SAT SUR WIDE DISPLAY GUIDE TOOLS RETURN WEGA GATE PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY VISUALSEARCH PAUSE STOP VOL CH REC REC PAUSE REC STOP TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 POWER SAVING Find the three-digit code for your TV's remote control at the equipment, and press the green POWER button.
Operating Instructions
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... Press DISPLAY GUIDE MENU V v B b To Do This ... JUMP To Do This ... Press Activate the remote control to previous channel POWER 0-9, ENT CH +/- Press Activate the remote control to SAT/CABLE operate the satellite receiver (FUNCTION) Turn on/off POWER If you see the video input on /off Select a channel Change channels Back to DVD/VCR operate the VCR (FUNCTION) Turn on /off Change channels Record Play Stop POWER CH +/- z H x Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer To Do This ... Operating a Cable Box To...
... Press DISPLAY GUIDE MENU V v B b To Do This ... JUMP To Do This ... Press Activate the remote control to previous channel POWER 0-9, ENT CH +/- Press Activate the remote control to SAT/CABLE operate the satellite receiver (FUNCTION) Turn on/off POWER If you see the video input on /off Select a channel Change channels Back to DVD/VCR operate the VCR (FUNCTION) Turn on /off Change channels Record Play Stop POWER CH +/- z H x Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer To Do This ... Operating a Cable Box To...
Operating Instructions
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.../tv/ Before calling Sony customer support, please write down the model and serial numbers of this information on the front cover 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 75 76 80 84 85 87 Contacting Sony If, after reading these operating instructions...
.../tv/ Before calling Sony customer support, please write down the model and serial numbers of this information on the front cover 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 75 76 80 84 85 87 Contacting Sony If, after reading these operating instructions...
Operating Instructions
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... the instructions below. ❑ Use a Sony XL-2200 replacement lamp (not supplied) for replacement. Do not touch the glass portion of the box. WARNING Electric appliances can damage the lamp or shorten its life. ✍ Avoid touching the front glass of a new lamp or the glass of the TV flashes, it . Wait several minutes, then unplug the power cord. (The cooling fan will continue to Replace the Lamp 1 Turn...
... the instructions below. ❑ Use a Sony XL-2200 replacement lamp (not supplied) for replacement. Do not touch the glass portion of the box. WARNING Electric appliances can damage the lamp or shorten its life. ✍ Avoid touching the front glass of a new lamp or the glass of the TV flashes, it . Wait several minutes, then unplug the power cord. (The cooling fan will continue to Replace the Lamp 1 Turn...
Operating Instructions
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... Image Shift to 4 (see page 58). ❏ Check the antenna/cable connections. This is due to your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in the Setup menu and no text is available. (See page 70 to change the input mode (see page 58). Dark, poor or no picture (screen lit), good sound ❏ Adjust the Picture option in the Video menu (see page 58). ❏ Adjust the Brightness...
... Image Shift to 4 (see page 58). ❏ Check the antenna/cable connections. This is due to your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in the Setup menu and no text is available. (See page 70 to change the input mode (see page 58). Dark, poor or no picture (screen lit), good sound ❏ Adjust the Picture option in the Video menu (see page 58). ❏ Adjust the Brightness...
Operating Instructions
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... set to Stereo. Other Information Audio Problem Good picture, no sound Audio noise Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box Sound seems weak or insufficient Cannot raise the volume on the broadcast of the cable box using the cable box's remote control. Please use the TV remote control, set the Audio Out option to Variable. ❏ To turn on the TV speakers, set to Fixed (in the Audio menu (see page 61). ❏ Make sure the MTS option is used near the TV. Some digital cable channels...
... set to Stereo. Other Information Audio Problem Good picture, no sound Audio noise Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box Sound seems weak or insufficient Cannot raise the volume on the broadcast of the cable box using the cable box's remote control. Please use the TV remote control, set the Audio Out option to Variable. ❏ To turn on the TV speakers, set to Fixed (in the Audio menu (see page 61). ❏ Make sure the MTS option is used near the TV. Some digital cable channels...
Operating Instructions
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... password clears your cable provider for both KDF-E55A20 and KDF-E60A20). video equipment connected to factory settings ❏ Turn on again.) Release V button. WARNING: The Factory Reset will remain lit even when the TV is turned off , then back on the TV. Other Information General Problem Possible Remedies How to restore the TV to the TV Cannot operate Menu ❏ If a menu option appears in gray, this may indicate the TV needs service...
... password clears your cable provider for both KDF-E55A20 and KDF-E60A20). video equipment connected to factory settings ❏ Turn on again.) Release V button. WARNING: The Factory Reset will remain lit even when the TV is turned off , then back on the TV. Other Information General Problem Possible Remedies How to restore the TV to the TV Cannot operate Menu ❏ If a menu option appears in gray, this may indicate the TV needs service...
Operating Instructions
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... Adding channels to the channel list 64 Adjusting audio, Steady Sound 60 Advanced Video 59 Alternate Audio 49 Alternate Video 49 ANT button 42 Applications Menu 73 Audio Menu 60 Audio receiver, connecting 39 Audio setting 56 B Balance, adjusting 60 Bass, adjusting 60 Batteries, inserting in remote 41 Bilingual audio 61 Brightness, adjusting 58 C Cable with VCR, connecting 32 Cable box connecting with VCR 33 cable box using with remote control 46 CableCARD™ Device 25 Camcorder, connecting 38 Caption Vision 70 Channel Menu 64 Channel setting 57 Channel Show Hide 64 Channels Auto Program 64...
... Adding channels to the channel list 64 Adjusting audio, Steady Sound 60 Advanced Video 59 Alternate Audio 49 Alternate Video 49 ANT button 42 Applications Menu 73 Audio Menu 60 Audio receiver, connecting 39 Audio setting 56 B Balance, adjusting 60 Bass, adjusting 60 Batteries, inserting in remote 41 Bilingual audio 61 Brightness, adjusting 58 C Cable with VCR, connecting 32 Cable box connecting with VCR 33 cable box using with remote control 46 CableCARD™ Device 25 Camcorder, connecting 38 Caption Vision 70 Channel Menu 64 Channel setting 57 Channel Show Hide 64 Channels Auto Program 64...
Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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..., including the antenna. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of, or to any Sony authorized service facility. This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the...
..., including the antenna. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of, or to any Sony authorized service facility. This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the...
Marketing Specifications (KDFE60A20 only)
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... red, green, and blue light streams. Each color goes through its own LCD panel, which passes or blocks the light. WEGA GATE® User Guide Explore and navigate your favorite TV channels and external inputs. Your eyes remain on the remote control to enhance and improve overall picture quality. KDF-E60A20 3LCD Rear Projection Television Key Features 3LCD Technology WEGA Engine™ System ATSC Integrated Tuner with optional SU-GW12 A/V stand Sony uses three tiny LCD panels (0.87" ) with a combined resolution of Sony's Grand WEGA...
... red, green, and blue light streams. Each color goes through its own LCD panel, which passes or blocks the light. WEGA GATE® User Guide Explore and navigate your favorite TV channels and external inputs. Your eyes remain on the remote control to enhance and improve overall picture quality. KDF-E60A20 3LCD Rear Projection Television Key Features 3LCD Technology WEGA Engine™ System ATSC Integrated Tuner with optional SU-GW12 A/V stand Sony uses three tiny LCD panels (0.87" ) with a combined resolution of Sony's Grand WEGA...
Marketing Specifications (KDFE60A20 only)
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... Operation): 265W Power Consumption (in AC Adaptor: Yes Picture Freeze: Yes Specifications General Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Screen Size: 60"2 Video Native Resolution: 720p Display Resolution: 1366 x 768 Vertical Size: +5 to -5 Vertical Center: +5 to -5 Audio Speakers (Total): 2 Audio Power Output: 24W Total (12W x 2) Inputs and Outputs Analog Audio Input(s): 6 (1 Front/5 Rear) Audio Out (Variable/Fixed): 1 (Rear) CableCARD™ Slot: 1 (Rear) Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s): 2 (Rear) Composite Video Input(s): 3 (1 Front/2 Rear) Digital Audio Output(s): 1 (Rear) RF Connection Input(s): 2 (Rear...
... Operation): 265W Power Consumption (in AC Adaptor: Yes Picture Freeze: Yes Specifications General Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Screen Size: 60"2 Video Native Resolution: 720p Display Resolution: 1366 x 768 Vertical Size: +5 to -5 Vertical Center: +5 to -5 Audio Speakers (Total): 2 Audio Power Output: 24W Total (12W x 2) Inputs and Outputs Analog Audio Input(s): 6 (1 Front/5 Rear) Audio Out (Variable/Fixed): 1 (Rear) CableCARD™ Slot: 1 (Rear) Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s): 2 (Rear) Composite Video Input(s): 3 (1 Front/2 Rear) Digital Audio Output(s): 1 (Rear) RF Connection Input(s): 2 (Rear...