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... has been tested and found to comply with your projection TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can cause the imprint of station logos onto the TV screen. Safety ❑ Operate the TV only on 120 V AC. ❑ Use the...can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDS-R50XBR1/KDS-R60XBR1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not expose this product, you will not occur in the literature ...
... has been tested and found to comply with your projection TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can cause the imprint of station logos onto the TV screen. Safety ❑ Operate the TV only on 120 V AC. ❑ Use the...can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDS-R50XBR1/KDS-R60XBR1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not expose this product, you will not occur in the literature ...
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...installed near an easily accessible power outlet. ❑ To prevent internal heat buildup, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO. Disposal of digital cable television programming in the United States. Availability of this case, ... PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, MID and Twin View are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Use with opaque drapery. KDS-R50XBR1 KDS-R60XBR1 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. Note This digital television is a trademark of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television...
...installed near an easily accessible power outlet. ❑ To prevent internal heat buildup, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO. Disposal of digital cable television programming in the United States. Availability of this case, ... PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, MID and Twin View are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Use with opaque drapery. KDS-R50XBR1 KDS-R60XBR1 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. Note This digital television is a trademark of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television...
Operating Instructions
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...the unit. Also the noise of persons (see "When Installing Your TV against a Wall" on the placement of the TV. Cleaning ❑ Clean the rear cover area of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the screen. Stubborn stains may hear a noticeable pop sound. It should only ...the background noise level is made with a soft cloth. Projection Lamp ❑ Your TV uses a projection lamp as thinner or benzine for a long period of broken glass pieces inside the lamp unit. (See "Replacing the Lamp" on the screen, part of the TV. Never use . ❑ In rare instances, the ...
...the unit. Also the noise of persons (see "When Installing Your TV against a Wall" on the placement of the TV. Cleaning ❑ Clean the rear cover area of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the screen. Stubborn stains may hear a noticeable pop sound. It should only ...the background noise level is made with a soft cloth. Projection Lamp ❑ Your TV uses a projection lamp as thinner or benzine for a long period of broken glass pieces inside the lamp unit. (See "Replacing the Lamp" on the screen, part of the TV. Never use . ❑ In rare instances, the ...
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...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 Controls and Connectors 16 Front Panel 16 Front Connectors 17 Rear... Favorite Channels 58 Using the Channel Menu 58 Using the Favorite Channels Guide 59 Using the PC Input 60 Displaying the PC Screen 60 Using the Memory Stick Viewer About Memory Stick 61 Features 61 Memory Stick Compatibility 61 File Compatibility 62 ...
...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 Controls and Connectors 16 Front Panel 16 Front Connectors 17 Rear... Favorite Channels 58 Using the Channel Menu 58 Using the Favorite Channels Guide 59 Using the PC Input 60 Displaying the PC Screen 60 Using the Memory Stick Viewer About Memory Stick 61 Features 61 Memory Stick Compatibility 61 File Compatibility 62 ...
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...PC Video Options 85 Accessing the Audio Settings 86 Selecting Audio Options 86 Selecting PC Audio Options 87 Accessing the Screen Settings 88 Selecting Screen Options 88 Accessing the Channel Settings 90 Selecting Channel Options 90 Accessing the Parental Lock Settings 92 Selecting Parental ... Vision 98 Selecting PC Setup Options 99 Accessing the Applications Settings 101 Selecting Applications Options 101 Other Information Overview 103 Contacting Sony 103 Replacing the Lamp 104 How to Replace the Lamp 105 Troubleshooting 108 Twin View 108 Remote Control 108 CableCARD Device...
...PC Video Options 85 Accessing the Audio Settings 86 Selecting Audio Options 86 Selecting PC Audio Options 87 Accessing the Screen Settings 88 Selecting Screen Options 88 Accessing the Channel Settings 90 Selecting Channel Options 90 Accessing the Parental Lock Settings 92 Selecting Parental ... Vision 98 Selecting PC Setup Options 99 Accessing the Applications Settings 101 Selecting Applications Options 101 Other Information Overview 103 Contacting Sony 103 Replacing the Lamp 104 How to Replace the Lamp 105 Troubleshooting 108 Twin View 108 Remote Control 108 CableCARD Device...
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... devices. After the service is inserted into the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. i.LINK allows for a set-top box - without leaving the current channel. ❑ CableCARD™ slot: Provides cable subscribers with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for the ...Memory Stick Viewer: Allows you to view digital photos (JPEG) and movies (MPEG1) from 16 of your TV screen. ❑ Favorite Channels: Allows you to zoom in on your TV. ❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between these devices...
... devices. After the service is inserted into the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. i.LINK allows for a set-top box - without leaving the current channel. ❑ CableCARD™ slot: Provides cable subscribers with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for the ...Memory Stick Viewer: Allows you to view digital photos (JPEG) and movies (MPEG1) from 16 of your TV screen. ❑ Favorite Channels: Allows you to zoom in on your TV. ❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between these devices...
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... Dust and dirt on pages 6). Be sure to the screen. ❑ The screen surface is caused by moisture condensation on the TV. Allow several minutes before turning on the lenses inside. Screen To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a special coating. When not using the TV for a long period of time ❑ Unplug the AC power...
... Dust and dirt on pages 6). Be sure to the screen. ❑ The screen surface is caused by moisture condensation on the TV. Allow several minutes before turning on the lenses inside. Screen To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a special coating. When not using the TV for a long period of time ❑ Unplug the AC power...
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... saving mode. If there is a change in the condition or a problem with a new Sony XL-5100 replacement lamp (not supplied). ✍ The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV is set the indicator will remain lit (will continue to flash in the manner described below...lamp, it may take a while (1 minute or less) before the picture appears. ❑ When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. Note the following: ❑ After turning on . Introducing the TV Indicators Projection Lamp How to replace the lamp, see page 104). Green The lamp for the light source is...
... saving mode. If there is a change in the condition or a problem with a new Sony XL-5100 replacement lamp (not supplied). ✍ The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV is set the indicator will remain lit (will continue to flash in the manner described below...lamp, it may take a while (1 minute or less) before the picture appears. ❑ When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. Note the following: ❑ After turning on . Introducing the TV Indicators Projection Lamp How to replace the lamp, see page 104). Green The lamp for the light source is...
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... lamp unit or the lamp itself is in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is on -screen setting and activate the TV/VIDEO, VOLUME +/- Press again to display the TV on page 2). buttons. ✍ The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. For details, see page...unit needs servicing (see page 101. Press to scan through the video equipment connected to turn on page 104. Press to the TV's video inputs. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on -screen setting and activate the , B, b, v, and V buttons. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold either - Do ...
... lamp unit or the lamp itself is in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is on -screen setting and activate the TV/VIDEO, VOLUME +/- Press again to display the TV on page 2). buttons. ✍ The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. For details, see page...unit needs servicing (see page 101. Press to scan through the video equipment connected to turn on page 104. Press to the TV's video inputs. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on -screen setting and activate the , B, b, v, and V buttons. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold either - Do ...
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... ✍ CAUTION: When inserting the CableCARD device, the rear side of which is automatically displayed. not Sony. The CableCARD device, which are only available through the use CableCARD service, you to access your cable TV company's interactive or advanced features (such as described below:...1 Insert the CableCARD device into place. 3 After 1-2 minutes, the CableCARD device setup screen is provided by your cable TV company - except in the following circumstances: ❑ Your cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service in your viewing area. ❑ You want to ...
... ✍ CAUTION: When inserting the CableCARD device, the rear side of which is automatically displayed. not Sony. The CableCARD device, which are only available through the use CableCARD service, you to access your cable TV company's interactive or advanced features (such as described below:...1 Insert the CableCARD device into place. 3 After 1-2 minutes, the CableCARD device setup screen is provided by your cable TV company - except in the following circumstances: ❑ Your cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service in your viewing area. ❑ You want to ...
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... can run the Initial Setup to create a list of receivable channels from both VHF/UHF antenna and cable TV channels if both sources are being scanned. The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Press V or v to highlight the on page 90. 34 appears. Auto Program performed through Initial Setup will appear ...each time you turn on the TV as described on - If you turn on your TV 1 Press to highlight "Yes" then press ....
... can run the Initial Setup to create a list of receivable channels from both VHF/UHF antenna and cable TV channels if both sources are being scanned. The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Press V or v to highlight the on page 90. 34 appears. Auto Program performed through Initial Setup will appear ...each time you turn on the TV as described on - If you turn on your TV 1 Press to highlight "Yes" then press ....
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... may be necessary to the video output connector of the computer. Connecting the TV PC IN 8 RGB AUDIO Connecting the TV Personal Computer z When connecting to an Apple Macintosh computer, use the HD15-...picture is the case, connect the adapter to the PC's video and audio output on page 99. Rear of TV HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) To audio output jack To monitor port... is noisy or flickering, adjust the Phase and Pitch in the Screen settings on the TV. When your PC is connected to the TV with the HD15-HD15 cable and optional audio cable, you can ...
... may be necessary to the video output connector of the computer. Connecting the TV PC IN 8 RGB AUDIO Connecting the TV Personal Computer z When connecting to an Apple Macintosh computer, use the HD15-...picture is the case, connect the adapter to the PC's video and audio output on page 99. Rear of TV HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) To audio output jack To monitor port... is noisy or flickering, adjust the Phase and Pitch in the Screen settings on the TV. When your PC is connected to the TV with the HD15-HD15 cable and optional audio cable, you can ...
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... : When the setting is switched to SAT/CABLE, press to operate lights up. Press repeatedly to display the digital TV program guide. Press to cycle through the wide screen mode setting: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full and Zoom. For details on page 53. Press repeatedly until Off appears. For... Video Options" on before shutting off Twin View. While FUNCTION is displayed, move the on-screen cursor. The video picture modes can be also accessed in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60 or 90) that you want to display the program guide of your satellite program provider. Press...
... : When the setting is switched to SAT/CABLE, press to operate lights up. Press repeatedly to display the digital TV program guide. Press to cycle through the wide screen mode setting: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full and Zoom. For details on page 53. Press repeatedly until Off appears. For... Video Options" on before shutting off Twin View. While FUNCTION is displayed, move the on-screen cursor. The video picture modes can be also accessed in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60 or 90) that you want to display the program guide of your satellite program provider. Press...
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... the channels, press and hold down either +/- FAVORITES wa FREEZE ws i.LINK wd MEMORY STICK wf MENU wg CH +/- Press to display the TV on -screen setting or display and return to display the Favorite Channels list. Press to normal viewing. 47 Press to exit the on... the i.LINK Control Panel, see "Using the Memory Stick Viewer" on /off . For details, see page 76. button. wh EXIT Description Press to your TV's video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6, VIDEO 7 and VIDEO 8. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on setting the time. Record Press...
... the channels, press and hold down either +/- FAVORITES wa FREEZE ws i.LINK wd MEMORY STICK wf MENU wg CH +/- Press to display the TV on -screen setting or display and return to display the Favorite Channels list. Press to normal viewing. 47 Press to exit the on... the i.LINK Control Panel, see "Using the Memory Stick Viewer" on /off . For details, see page 76. button. wh EXIT Description Press to your TV's video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6, VIDEO 7 and VIDEO 8. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on setting the time. Record Press...
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... M m X M or m during playback (release to resume normal playback) CH +/- 50 Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Turn on screen for the MDP player lights up . SAT/CABLE Operating a DVD Player To Do This ... SAT/CABLE x Operating an MDP (Laserdisc Player) To Do ...Equipment with Your Remote Control To operate other equipment connected to your connected equipment. For operating video equipment, press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until you programmed for your TV, first turn to previous channel Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the DVD/VCR indicator lights up . SAT/CABLE CH...
... M m X M or m during playback (release to resume normal playback) CH +/- 50 Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Turn on screen for the MDP player lights up . SAT/CABLE Operating a DVD Player To Do This ... SAT/CABLE x Operating an MDP (Laserdisc Player) To Do ...Equipment with Your Remote Control To operate other equipment connected to your connected equipment. For operating video equipment, press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until you programmed for your TV, first turn to previous channel Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the DVD/VCR indicator lights up . SAT/CABLE CH...
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... not available Zoom 53 Watching the TV Watching the TV Using the WIDE Button Wide screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in the Screen settings. For details, see page 88. z You can also access the Wide Mode settings in several wide screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio). 4:3... Original source 16:9 Original source (Standard definition source) (High definition source) z When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal that is 4:3 aspect ratio picture with a black bar...
... not available Zoom 53 Watching the TV Watching the TV Using the WIDE Button Wide screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in the Screen settings. For details, see page 88. z You can also access the Wide Mode settings in several wide screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio). 4:3... Original source 16:9 Original source (Standard definition source) (High definition source) z When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal that is 4:3 aspect ratio picture with a black bar...
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...and right pictures while using Twin View. You can also change the relative size of each of the sources at the same time. on the screen at a time, but you see two pictures from two sources - To activate the right picture ❑ Press b. You hear the sound ... C8.1 FOX Video 1 DVD , C8.1 FOX Video 1 DVD , , (Continued) 55 Displaying Twin Pictures To display Twin View 1 Make sure your TV is selected. Watching the TV Watching the TV Using Twin View Twin View lets you can choose which source's sound is tuned to activate the left picture Press B. A second picture...
...and right pictures while using Twin View. You can also change the relative size of each of the sources at the same time. on the screen at a time, but you see two pictures from two sources - To activate the right picture ❑ Press b. You hear the sound ... C8.1 FOX Video 1 DVD , C8.1 FOX Video 1 DVD , , (Continued) 55 Displaying Twin Pictures To display Twin View 1 Make sure your TV is selected. Watching the TV Watching the TV Using Twin View Twin View lets you can choose which source's sound is tuned to activate the left picture Press B. A second picture...
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... channel, press V or v to highlight the channel you want to assign to the favorite channel number. Watching the TV Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of the screen. ✍ Digital channels do not display in the preview window. You can create a list using the Favorite...
... channel, press V or v to highlight the channel you want to assign to the favorite channel number. Watching the TV Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of the screen. ✍ Digital channels do not display in the preview window. You can create a list using the Favorite...
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... details, see "Personal Computer" on how to connect a personal computer to your TV so you can change the settings for the PC input while the TV is in use. 60 Displaying the PC Screen To display the PC screen: ❑ Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until VIDEO 8 (PC) appears. ✍ You can play PC content through the...
... details, see "Personal Computer" on how to connect a personal computer to your TV so you can change the settings for the PC input while the TV is in use. 60 Displaying the PC Screen To display the PC screen: ❑ Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until VIDEO 8 (PC) appears. ✍ You can play PC content through the...
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...Stick menu bar Slide Show Contents Memory Stick Y ✍ If the Memory Stick was inserted before you turn on the TV, the Memory Stick Index will not appear on the screen. Indicates that the photo is locked. Indicates that the photo has an associated voice memo. 64 Information about the highlighted... and let you choose the files you want to display. 1 Turn on the TV and insert a Memory Stick that contains the photo or movie files you want to display. 3 Press to view. Press on the screen. Indicates the thumbnail is marked to change pages. The Memory Stick Index appears on...
...Stick menu bar Slide Show Contents Memory Stick Y ✍ If the Memory Stick was inserted before you turn on the TV, the Memory Stick Index will not appear on the screen. Indicates that the photo is locked. Indicates that the photo has an associated voice memo. 64 Information about the highlighted... and let you choose the files you want to display. 1 Turn on the TV and insert a Memory Stick that contains the photo or movie files you want to display. 3 Press to view. Press on the screen. Indicates the thumbnail is marked to change pages. The Memory Stick Index appears on...