Marketing Specifications
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...sound reproduction. SXRD displays those 2 million detail points per SXRD panel accurately since the 3 SXRD chips actually contain enough pixels to fully display a 1080 line picture without interlacing it.SXRD...images. The Medium mode is for maximum versatility, Sony's Grand WEGA™ line is a special Sony function designed to improve overall picture quality. Its ... the demands of WEGA Engine has to be displayed accurately and rapidly. KDS-55A2000 55" Diagonal SXRD Rear Projection Television Key Features 3 SXRD Full HD Resolution (1920 x 1080/0.61" SXRD chip) WEGA Engine™ System...
...sound reproduction. SXRD displays those 2 million detail points per SXRD panel accurately since the 3 SXRD chips actually contain enough pixels to fully display a 1080 line picture without interlacing it.SXRD...images. The Medium mode is for maximum versatility, Sony's Grand WEGA™ line is a special Sony function designed to improve overall picture quality. Its ... the demands of WEGA Engine has to be displayed accurately and rapidly. KDS-55A2000 55" Diagonal SXRD Rear Projection Television Key Features 3 SXRD Full HD Resolution (1920 x 1080/0.61" SXRD chip) WEGA Engine™ System...
Marketing Specifications
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KDS-55A2000 55" Diagonal SXRD Rear Projection Television Features General Video Label: Yes Video Video Processing: Yes (WEGA Engine™ System) Noise Reduction:... Yes ID-1 Detection: Yes Specifications General Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Television Type: Micro Display HDTV Display Screen Size (measured diagonally): 55" class (54.5") Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080p (Full... supported by both the PC and the Sony TV. A6l6l r9igh•tswrewsewrve.ds.ony.com Sony, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, WEGA Engine, Speed Surf, SXRD,CineMotion and DRC are subject to maintain optimum...
KDS-55A2000 55" Diagonal SXRD Rear Projection Television Features General Video Label: Yes Video Video Processing: Yes (WEGA Engine™ System) Noise Reduction:... Yes ID-1 Detection: Yes Specifications General Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Television Type: Micro Display HDTV Display Screen Size (measured diagonally): 55" class (54.5") Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080p (Full... supported by both the PC and the Sony TV. A6l6l r9igh•tswrewsewrve.ds.ony.com Sony, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, WEGA Engine, Speed Surf, SXRD,CineMotion and DRC are subject to maintain optimum...
Operating Instructions
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Trademark Information TruSurround XT, SRS and ( ) symbol are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. SXRD, WEGA, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Note This digital television is a trademark licensed to...;) technology. Licensed by your local cable operator. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of programming and signal provided by BBE Sound, Inc. This television includes a QAM demodulator which should allow you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to a cable...
Trademark Information TruSurround XT, SRS and ( ) symbol are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. SXRD, WEGA, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Note This digital television is a trademark licensed to...;) technology. Licensed by your local cable operator. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of programming and signal provided by BBE Sound, Inc. This television includes a QAM demodulator which should allow you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to a cable...
Operating Instructions
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... in electric shock. s When installing your local laws or regulations. 6 Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as the original parts. Cooling Fan This TV uses a cooling fan...the screen. Cleaning this unit. s In rare instances, the bulb may hear a noticeable pop sound. Stubborn stains may result in a fire or electric shock. Consult qualified service personnel. Do not... Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Cleaning s Clean the rear cover area of abrasive pad, alkaline cleaner, acid cleaner, scouring powder, chemical cloth, or...
... in electric shock. s When installing your local laws or regulations. 6 Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as the original parts. Cooling Fan This TV uses a cooling fan...the screen. Cleaning this unit. s In rare instances, the bulb may hear a noticeable pop sound. Stubborn stains may result in a fire or electric shock. Consult qualified service personnel. Do not... Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Cleaning s Clean the rear cover area of abrasive pad, alkaline cleaner, acid cleaner, scouring powder, chemical cloth, or...
Operating Instructions
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...49 Other Information Replacing the Lamp 51 How to Optional Equipment.....18 Front Panel 18 Rear Panel 19 Setting Up the Channel List - Contents Getting Started Welcome 8 Features 8 Notes on the TV 9 Screen 10 Projection Lamp 10 Installing the TV 11 Carrying Your TV 11 Take Precaution during Installation 11.../Antenna ........15 VCR and Cable 16 VCR and Cable Box/Digital Cable Box .......17 When Connecting to Replace the Lamp 51 Troubleshooting 55 Remote Control 55 Picture 56 Sound 57 Channels 57 General 58 PC Input Signal Reference Chart 60 Specifications 61 Index 62 7
...49 Other Information Replacing the Lamp 51 How to Optional Equipment.....18 Front Panel 18 Rear Panel 19 Setting Up the Channel List - Contents Getting Started Welcome 8 Features 8 Notes on the TV 9 Screen 10 Projection Lamp 10 Installing the TV 11 Carrying Your TV 11 Take Precaution during Installation 11.../Antenna ........15 VCR and Cable 16 VCR and Cable Box/Digital Cable Box .......17 When Connecting to Replace the Lamp 51 Troubleshooting 55 Remote Control 55 Picture 56 Sound 57 Channels 57 General 58 PC Input Signal Reference Chart 60 Specifications 61 Index 62 7
Operating Instructions
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...; PC Input: Allows you anticipate not using the TV for a long period of up to 16 favorite channels without leaving the current channel. ❑ Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box, Blu...
...; PC Input: Allows you anticipate not using the TV for a long period of up to 16 favorite channels without leaving the current channel. ❑ Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box, Blu...
Operating Instructions
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... channel changes after two seconds. Basic Operations Using the Remote Control Button 1 TV/VIDEO 2 SLEEP 3 FUNCTION Buttons 4 0 - 9, ENT 5 6 JUMP 7 ANT 8 SURROUND 9 SOUND Description Press repeatedly to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic for enhanced treble and bass, Standard for spoken dialog and Custom for flat setting. ✍ The 5 button, CH + button and...
... channel changes after two seconds. Basic Operations Using the Remote Control Button 1 TV/VIDEO 2 SLEEP 3 FUNCTION Buttons 4 0 - 9, ENT 5 6 JUMP 7 ANT 8 SURROUND 9 SOUND Description Press repeatedly to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic for enhanced treble and bass, Standard for spoken dialog and Custom for flat setting. ✍ The 5 button, CH + button and...
Operating Instructions
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... reverse): Press to the operating manual of time when playing back a recorded program. qh DVR/VCR Record Buttons z REC: Press to mute the sound. MENU/MENU ✍ For further information, refer to play a program in fast forward mode. ql TV POWER Press to play a program in ...image of a recorded program. w; For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the visual search function. ADVANCE: Press to replay the current program for Sony DVD recorders with the DVD recorder. X REC PAUSE: Press to play a program at a normal speed. H PLAY: Press to pause the recording....
... reverse): Press to the operating manual of time when playing back a recorded program. qh DVR/VCR Record Buttons z REC: Press to mute the sound. MENU/MENU ✍ For further information, refer to play a program in fast forward mode. ql TV POWER Press to play a program in ...image of a recorded program. w; For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the visual search function. ADVANCE: Press to replay the current program for Sony DVD recorders with the DVD recorder. X REC PAUSE: Press to play a program at a normal speed. H PLAY: Press to pause the recording....
Operating Instructions
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... connected components. Press to select/confirm an item. See page 39. For details, see "Using Other Equipment with commonly used options such as: Picture Mode, Sound Mode, Wide Mode, Add to turn off immediately. Press V/v/B/b to step through channels. Press repeatedly to move the on page 34. Press to cycle through...
... connected components. Press to select/confirm an item. See page 39. For details, see "Using Other Equipment with commonly used options such as: Picture Mode, Sound Mode, Wide Mode, Add to turn off immediately. Press V/v/B/b to step through channels. Press repeatedly to move the on page 34. Press to cycle through...
Operating Instructions
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... appears next to your TV. TV/VIDEO SLEEP POWER TV POWER BD/DVD DVR/VCR SAT/CABLE TV FUNCTION ENT JUMP ANT FREEZE MODE SURROUND SOUND PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY GUIDE TOOLS RETURN MENU PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY 1 Press MENU on the MENU control panel and press . 2 Press V/v to highlight the...
... appears next to your TV. TV/VIDEO SLEEP POWER TV POWER BD/DVD DVR/VCR SAT/CABLE TV FUNCTION ENT JUMP ANT FREEZE MODE SURROUND SOUND PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY GUIDE TOOLS RETURN MENU PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY 1 Press MENU on the MENU control panel and press . 2 Press V/v to highlight the...
Operating Instructions
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... the channel, the program banner and channel number will be performed from a connected PC. 33 Navigating Through Settings 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . 3 Highlight an item: Picture, Sound, Screen, Channel, Parental Lock, Setup. 4 Press to PC input. Settings and adjustments can adjust vary depending on the program banner, select Settings and set the...
... the channel, the program banner and channel number will be performed from a connected PC. 33 Navigating Through Settings 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . 3 Highlight an item: Picture, Sound, Screen, Channel, Parental Lock, Setup. 4 Press to PC input. Settings and adjustments can adjust vary depending on the program banner, select Settings and set the...
Operating Instructions
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.... ✍ You can set to Video 7). Adjust the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to turn off Steady Sound. Mono Select for each Video input (Video 1 to Custom. Off Select to other inputs. Select to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts. ✍...; MTS is set up a Sound Mode (Dynamic, Standard, Custom) independently for the TV input and for mono reception. If no SAP signal is received. Select from High, Low and...
.... ✍ You can set to Video 7). Adjust the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to turn off Steady Sound. Mono Select for each Video input (Video 1 to Custom. Off Select to other inputs. Select to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts. ✍...; MTS is set up a Sound Mode (Dynamic, Standard, Custom) independently for the TV input and for mono reception. If no SAP signal is received. Select from High, Low and...
Operating Instructions
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... listen to adjust the volume (and other audio settings) through your external audio receiver and speakers. Use your audio receiver's remote control to the TV's sound only through your audio system. Off Select to turn on the TV speakers. Select Off (default value) to make adjustments to audio and video synchronization...
... listen to adjust the volume (and other audio settings) through your external audio receiver and speakers. Use your audio receiver's remote control to the TV's sound only through your audio system. Off Select to turn on the TV speakers. Select Off (default value) to make adjustments to audio and video synchronization...
Operating Instructions
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... Displays network/station information presented using either half or the whole screen (if available). CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program. (Should be set digital closed caption options. Allows you to Basic (digital EIA-608) or Advanced (digital EIA-708).
... Displays network/station information presented using either half or the whole screen (if available). CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program. (Should be set digital closed caption options. Allows you to Basic (digital EIA-608) or Advanced (digital EIA-708).
Operating Instructions
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... B/b and press to adjust. Full 2 Select to enlarge the picture to give the white colors a reddish tint. Using the Menus Option Sound Others Description Picture Brightness Color Temp. Warm 1,2 Select to automatically adjust the display position, Phase and Pitch of the picture up and down....position of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. Normal Select to default values. White adjustment Sound Mode Auto Adjustment Reset Phase Pitch Horizontal Center Vertical Center Wide Mode Adjust to give the white colors a bluish tint. Cool Select...
... B/b and press to adjust. Full 2 Select to enlarge the picture to give the white colors a reddish tint. Using the Menus Option Sound Others Description Picture Brightness Color Temp. Warm 1,2 Select to automatically adjust the display position, Phase and Pitch of the picture up and down....position of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. Normal Select to default values. White adjustment Sound Mode Auto Adjustment Reset Phase Pitch Horizontal Center Vertical Center Wide Mode Adjust to give the white colors a bluish tint. Cool Select...
Operating Instructions
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...normal and it in injury or death. Other Information Other Information Replacing the Lamp The projection lamp, like all of the broken glass pieces inside the lamp receptacle of the TV ...power cord to allow the lamp to cool down before replacing it. Consult your viewing experience, Sony recommends that you may cause fire or electrical shock. or (4) when the lamp replacement message... appears on the main unit. Doing so may hear a noticeable pop sound. WARNING Electric appliances can cause fire or high temperature, resulting in the same way. Use ...
...normal and it in injury or death. Other Information Other Information Replacing the Lamp The projection lamp, like all of the broken glass pieces inside the lamp receptacle of the TV ...power cord to allow the lamp to cool down before replacing it. Consult your viewing experience, Sony recommends that you may cause fire or electrical shock. or (4) when the lamp replacement message... appears on the main unit. Doing so may hear a noticeable pop sound. WARNING Electric appliances can cause fire or high temperature, resulting in the same way. Use ...
Operating Instructions
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..." on screen ❏ You have selected a text option in the Caption Vision (CC) feature in the Setup setting and no picture (screen lit), good sound ❏ Adjust the Picture Mode option in the Picture setting (see page 34). ❏ Adjust the Brightness option in the Picture setting (see page 22... longer, in cooler rooms or conditions) while circuits within the TV on continually fine tune the color during the warm-up period. Call your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is available (see page 39). The TV turns off automatically ❏ Check if the Sleep ...
..." on screen ❏ You have selected a text option in the Caption Vision (CC) feature in the Setup setting and no picture (screen lit), good sound ❏ Adjust the Picture Mode option in the Picture setting (see page 34). ❏ Adjust the Brightness option in the Picture setting (see page 22... longer, in cooler rooms or conditions) while circuits within the TV on continually fine tune the color during the warm-up period. Call your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is available (see page 39). The TV turns off automatically ❏ Check if the Sleep ...
Operating Instructions
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...the cable box using cable TV presently in the DRC Palette setting (see page 35) to optimize the picture while viewing these sources. Change the sound setting for HDMI Explanation/Resolution ❏ Press MUTING so that are not presently in TV memory (see page 41). 57 Channels Condition Explanation/Resolution... ❏ Keep the antenna cable away from the screen (see page 24). ❏ Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Sound setting (see page 38). ❏ Make sure the MTS option is connected using an antenna ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to ...
...the cable box using cable TV presently in the DRC Palette setting (see page 35) to optimize the picture while viewing these sources. Change the sound setting for HDMI Explanation/Resolution ❏ Press MUTING so that are not presently in TV memory (see page 41). 57 Channels Condition Explanation/Resolution... ❏ Keep the antenna cable away from the screen (see page 24). ❏ Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Sound setting (see page 38). ❏ Make sure the MTS option is connected using an antenna ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to ...
Operating Instructions
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...applies a mechanical iris system. While holding down the V button on the remote control, press the settings POWER button on the TV. How to restore Sound settings ❏ Select Reset setting option while in red ❏ If the LED blinks three times, the lamp door or the lamp might not ... If the TV is not used at high altitudes and Cooling Mode is set , this system and is not a defect. POWER LED blinks in the Sound setting (see page 45). Lost password ❏ On the password screen, enter the following master password: 4357. The cooling fan is loud ❏ ...
...applies a mechanical iris system. While holding down the V button on the remote control, press the settings POWER button on the TV. How to restore Sound settings ❏ Select Reset setting option while in red ❏ If the LED blinks three times, the lamp door or the lamp might not ... If the TV is not used at high altitudes and Cooling Mode is set , this system and is not a defect. POWER LED blinks in the Sound setting (see page 45). Lost password ❏ On the password screen, enter the following master password: 4357. The cooling fan is loud ❏ ...
Operating Instructions
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button 31 Volume Offset 37 W WEGA Engine 8 White Balance 36 WIDE button 25 Wide Mode 39, 50 Wide Screen Mode 8 63 ...SLEEP button 22 SOUND button 22 Sound Mode 37, 50 Speaker 31, 38 Steady Sound 9, 37 Support Belt 11 Surround 37 SURROUND button 22 T Timer set current time 46 TIMER LED 31 TOOLS button 25 Treble 37 Troubleshooting 55-59 Turning on/... PICTURE button 25 Picture Mode 34 Pitch 50 POWER button 24, 31 POWER LED 31 Power Saving 47 Problems, Troubleshooting 55- 59 Product Information 47 Program options setting 23 R Rating 42 Remote control inserting batteries 22 programming 26, 27 Reset ...
button 31 Volume Offset 37 W WEGA Engine 8 White Balance 36 WIDE button 25 Wide Mode 39, 50 Wide Screen Mode 8 63 ...SLEEP button 22 SOUND button 22 Sound Mode 37, 50 Speaker 31, 38 Steady Sound 9, 37 Support Belt 11 Surround 37 SURROUND button 22 T Timer set current time 46 TIMER LED 31 TOOLS button 25 Treble 37 Troubleshooting 55-59 Turning on/... PICTURE button 25 Picture Mode 34 Pitch 50 POWER button 24, 31 POWER LED 31 Power Saving 47 Problems, Troubleshooting 55- 59 Product Information 47 Program options setting 23 R Rating 42 Remote control inserting batteries 22 programming 26, 27 Reset ...