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... to resolve your questions more quickly than your television Contact Sony Customer Support at: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or to the Store 2-686-615-13(1) SXRD Projection TV Operating Instructions KDS-50A2000 KDS-55A2000 http://www.sony.net/ KDS-60A2000 ™ Printed in U.S.A. © 2006 Sony Corporation Please Do Not Return the Product to speak...
... to resolve your questions more quickly than your television Contact Sony Customer Support at: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or to the Store 2-686-615-13(1) SXRD Projection TV Operating Instructions KDS-50A2000 KDS-55A2000 http://www.sony.net/ KDS-60A2000 ™ Printed in U.S.A. © 2006 Sony Corporation Please Do Not Return the Product to speak...
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...The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of your television after reading your manual z Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport oor to speak with a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM ... the spaces provided below. For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you call upon your retailer or place of purchase. Refer to them whenever you : z Have questions on the use of the TV. Model No. Sun Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Eastern)...
...The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of your television after reading your manual z Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport oor to speak with a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM ... the spaces provided below. For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you call upon your retailer or place of purchase. Refer to them whenever you : z Have questions on the use of the TV. Model No. Sun Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Eastern)...
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... that may cause instability and possibly result in a residential installation. CAUTION Use the following Sony appliance(s) only with part 15 of the FCC rules. KDS-50A2000 KDS-55A2000 KDS-60A2000 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not...or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may be installed near an easily accessible power outlet. s If the TV is intended to alert the user to moisture condensation. SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO. s Increase the separation between 41°F (5°C) and 95°F (35°C). s Connect...
... that may cause instability and possibly result in a residential installation. CAUTION Use the following Sony appliance(s) only with part 15 of the FCC rules. KDS-50A2000 KDS-55A2000 KDS-60A2000 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not...or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may be installed near an easily accessible power outlet. s If the TV is intended to alert the user to moisture condensation. SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO. s Increase the separation between 41°F (5°C) and 95°F (35°C). s Connect...
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For more of Sony Corporation. Availability of digital cable television programming in the U.S.A and other countries. Licensed by your cable service provider. Macintosh is a trademark licensed to a cable system providing such programming. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Trademark ...Labs, Inc. BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. This TV is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Dolby ...
For more of Sony Corporation. Availability of digital cable television programming in the U.S.A and other countries. Licensed by your cable service provider. Macintosh is a trademark licensed to a cable system providing such programming. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Trademark ...Labs, Inc. BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. This TV is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Dolby ...
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... sure to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as 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...
... sure to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as 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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...) 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 Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding. To remove dust from the wall. On Contamination on the Screen Surface The screen surface...any type of used replacement parts specified by your local laws or regulations. 6 Do not expose the screen to reduce reflections. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as thinner or benzine for a long period of time, it gently with a new one (not supplied) when: • ...
...) 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 Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding. To remove dust from the wall. On Contamination on the Screen Surface The screen surface...any type of used replacement parts specified by your local laws or regulations. 6 Do not expose the screen to reduce reflections. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as thinner or benzine for a long period of time, it gently with a new one (not supplied) when: • ...
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... the TV 9 Screen 10 Projection Lamp 10 Installing the TV 11 Carrying Your TV 11 Take Precaution during Installation 11 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over .......11 When Installing Your TV against a Wall......12 Recommended Viewing Area 13 Connecting the TV 14 Cable... 55 Remote Control 55 Picture 56 Sound 57 Channels 57 General 58 PC Input Signal Reference Chart 60 Specifications 61 Index 62 7 Initial Setup ....21 Basic Operations Using the Remote Control 22 Programming the... How to Optional Equipment.....18 Front Panel 18 Rear Panel 19 Setting Up the Channel List -
... the TV 9 Screen 10 Projection Lamp 10 Installing the TV 11 Carrying Your TV 11 Take Precaution during Installation 11 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over .......11 When Installing Your TV against a Wall......12 Recommended Viewing Area 13 Connecting the TV 14 Cable... 55 Remote Control 55 Picture 56 Sound 57 Channels 57 General 58 PC Input Signal Reference Chart 60 Specifications 61 Index 62 7 Initial Setup ....21 Basic Operations Using the Remote Control 22 Programming the... How to Optional Equipment.....18 Front Panel 18 Rear Panel 19 Setting Up the Channel List -
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...other conventional devices. ❑ WEGA Engine: Delivers superb picture quality from connected equipment. 8 This engine features unique Sony technology, including: • DRC® (Digital Reality Creation)-MF V1: Unlike conventional line doublers, the DRC ...Sony's unique user interface provides easy access to the popular and useful TV functions such as external inputs (switch among connected equipment), favorite channels (create a list of the features that you to -analog conversion and stabilizing the signal processing. By adjusting the iris shutter, this Sony SXRDTM projection TV...
...other conventional devices. ❑ WEGA Engine: Delivers superb picture quality from connected equipment. 8 This engine features unique Sony technology, including: • DRC® (Digital Reality Creation)-MF V1: Unlike conventional line doublers, the DRC ...Sony's unique user interface provides easy access to the popular and useful TV functions such as external inputs (switch among connected equipment), favorite channels (create a list of the features that you to -analog conversion and stabilizing the signal processing. By adjusting the iris shutter, this Sony SXRDTM projection TV...
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...Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between programs and commercials. ❑ PC Input: Allows you anticipate not using the TV for a long period of time ❑ Unplug the AC power cord from the outlet if you to connect your PC and display the PC ... 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-ray DiscTM Player (BD), DVD player, and A/V receiver. Wait...
...Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between programs and commercials. ❑ PC Input: Allows you anticipate not using the TV for a long period of time ❑ Unplug the AC power cord from the outlet if you to connect your PC and display the PC ... 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-ray DiscTM Player (BD), DVD player, and A/V receiver. Wait...
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...Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). ❑ After the lamp is replaced, set the Lamp Replacement option in use a soft cloth. to let you turn on your TV is at the end of time, there may take a while (1 minute or less) before the picture appears. ❑ When the projection...or injury, do not look into the light housing when the power is only a temporary condition. Please replace the lamp." Your TV uses a projection lamp as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for a long period of its life will eliminate the retained image. Inappropriate ...
...Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). ❑ After the lamp is replaced, set the Lamp Replacement option in use a soft cloth. to let you turn on your TV is at the end of time, there may take a while (1 minute or less) before the picture appears. ❑ When the projection...or injury, do not look into the light housing when the power is only a temporary condition. Please replace the lamp." Your TV uses a projection lamp as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for a long period of its life will eliminate the retained image. Inappropriate ...
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... the front panel of children and the TV, keep children away from the TV during Installation Preventing the TV from Toppling Over To ensure the safety of the TV. If you must use the support belt. 11 Using the TV stand with support belts ❑ Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU-RS11M (for KDS- 50A2000...
... the front panel of children and the TV, keep children away from the TV during Installation Preventing the TV from Toppling Over To ensure the safety of the TV. If you must use the support belt. 11 Using the TV stand with support belts ❑ Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU-RS11M (for KDS- 50A2000...
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Blocking the ventilation opening of the cooling fan may damage the TV. 4 inches (10cm) 12 inches (approx. 30cm) 4 inches (10cm) 4 inches (10cm) Never install the TV as follows Air circulation is blocked Air blown into the cooling fan ✍ Do not install the TV near any ventilation, as it may affect the normal TV operating temperature. 12 Getting Started When Installing Your TV against a Wall Keep your TV at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall to provide proper ventilation.
Blocking the ventilation opening of the cooling fan may damage the TV. 4 inches (10cm) 12 inches (approx. 30cm) 4 inches (10cm) 4 inches (10cm) Never install the TV as follows Air circulation is blocked Air blown into the cooling fan ✍ Do not install the TV near any ventilation, as it may affect the normal TV operating temperature. 12 Getting Started When Installing Your TV against a Wall Keep your TV at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall to provide proper ventilation.
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......222..2.10mmm))) 30° 30° ✍ Install the TV in a location that avoids reflections from external light sources. ✍... of the picture (typically dark areas). For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below. Getting Started Recommended Viewing Area Getting Started Your viewing ...position may cause unwanted illuminations in certain areas of illuminations can occur with the TV's power on or off. 13 Model KDS-50A2000 KDS-55A2000 KDS-60A2000 Viewing distance min. 6.6 ft. (approx. ...
......222..2.10mmm))) 30° 30° ✍ Install the TV in a location that avoids reflections from external light sources. ✍... of the picture (typically dark areas). For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below. Getting Started Recommended Viewing Area Getting Started Your viewing ...position may cause unwanted illuminations in certain areas of illuminations can occur with the TV's power on or off. 13 Model KDS-50A2000 KDS-55A2000 KDS-60A2000 Viewing distance min. 6.6 ft. (approx. ...
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... Antenna cable ✍ Press ANT to begin operating the cable box with the remote control (see page 22). It is especially susceptible to your TV (see page 15). Use this hookup if ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as possible. CATV cable IN OUT Cable box... Coaxial cable Antenna cable VHF/UHF CABLE Rear of optional equipment to radio noise. Getting Started Connecting the TV To display clear crisp pictures, you connect the antenna/cable input using the cable box, set up the...
... Antenna cable ✍ Press ANT to begin operating the cable box with the remote control (see page 22). It is especially susceptible to your TV (see page 15). Use this hookup if ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as possible. CATV cable IN OUT Cable box... Coaxial cable Antenna cable VHF/UHF CABLE Rear of optional equipment to radio noise. Getting Started Connecting the TV To display clear crisp pictures, you connect the antenna/cable input using the cable box, set up the...
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... signals requiring a cable box to view all channels, and ❑ You do not intend to hook up . Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna Coaxial cable Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN RGB S VIDEO Y PB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) VHF/UHF CABLE VIDEO AUDIO...9997; To set your TV to your TV. The indicator will light up any other audio or video equipment to channel 3 or 4 depending on page 26. ✍ Press SAT/CABLE to begin operating the cable box with the remote control (see page 22). CATV cable Coaxial cable CABLE Rear of the S VIDEO cable...
... signals requiring a cable box to view all channels, and ❑ You do not intend to hook up . Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna Coaxial cable Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN RGB S VIDEO Y PB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) VHF/UHF CABLE VIDEO AUDIO...9997; To set your TV to your TV. The indicator will light up any other audio or video equipment to channel 3 or 4 depending on page 26. ✍ Press SAT/CABLE to begin operating the cable box with the remote control (see page 22). CATV cable Coaxial cable CABLE Rear of the S VIDEO cable...
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Getting Started VCR and Cable CATV Splitter cable VHF/UHF CABLE Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN RGB S VIDEO Y PB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) VIDEO AUDIO L (MONO) AUDIO R 8 1 PR L L AUDIO R R 3 4 5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) S VIDEO Coaxial cable VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) VCR A/V cable S VIDEO cable Coaxial cable ✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 16
Getting Started VCR and Cable CATV Splitter cable VHF/UHF CABLE Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN RGB S VIDEO Y PB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) VIDEO AUDIO L (MONO) AUDIO R 8 1 PR L L AUDIO R R 3 4 5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) S VIDEO Coaxial cable VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) VCR A/V cable S VIDEO cable Coaxial cable ✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 16
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...) AUDIO-R (red) VCR A/V cable Coaxial cable Cable box A/V cable ✍ If your VCR is not equipped with your TV to work with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of TV SERVICE ONLY VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN RGB S VIDEO Y PB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) ... change channels using the cable box, set your cable box. 17 Getting Started VCR and Cable Box/ Digital Cable Box VHF/UHF CABLE Getting Started Rear of the S VIDEO cable. ✍ If you are connecting a digital cable box, you will need a special bidirectional splitter designed to channel 3 or ...
...) AUDIO-R (red) VCR A/V cable Coaxial cable Cable box A/V cable ✍ If your VCR is not equipped with your TV to work with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of TV SERVICE ONLY VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN RGB S VIDEO Y PB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) ... change channels using the cable box, set your cable box. 17 Getting Started VCR and Cable Box/ Digital Cable Box VHF/UHF CABLE Getting Started Rear of the S VIDEO cable. ✍ If you are connecting a digital cable box, you will need a special bidirectional splitter designed to channel 3 or ...
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... game equipment. Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (6 of your fingers when opening the cover. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in the Setup settings to activate both audio and video function for the Video 2 (Component) option ...9997; Component video (YPBPR) connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Connects to the audio (L/R) output jacks of rear panel) or the composite video 2 connection. Getting Started When Connecting to Optional Equipment Front Panel To open the cover OPEN TIMER LAMP POWER POWER...
... game equipment. Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (6 of your fingers when opening the cover. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in the Setup settings to activate both audio and video function for the Video 2 (Component) option ...9997; Component video (YPBPR) connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Connects to the audio (L/R) output jacks of rear panel) or the composite video 2 connection. Getting Started When Connecting to Optional Equipment Front Panel To open the cover OPEN TIMER LAMP POWER POWER...
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...1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. (Continued) 19 Getting Started Getting Started Rear Panel 1 IN 6 7 L AUDIO R For service use only an HDMI cable that this TV displays all -digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, Blu...High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all format types of picture in a resolution of HDMI IN 7. (DVI connector is necessary to the TV's HDMI input. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. Note that bears the HDMI logo. ✍ Do ...
...1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. (Continued) 19 Getting Started Getting Started Rear Panel 1 IN 6 7 L AUDIO R For service use only an HDMI cable that this TV displays all -digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, Blu...High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all format types of picture in a resolution of HDMI IN 7. (DVI connector is necessary to the TV's HDMI input. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. Note that bears the HDMI logo. ✍ Do ...
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... Connect to the optical audio input of Dolby Laboratories. 20 See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 60 for digital channels.) * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. If this TV displays all format types of your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. Connect to your VHF/...resolution of the PC settings as a VCR or other video equipment. Can also be necessary to use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your TV to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. ✍ If the picture is only available for the signals that is PCM/Dolby...
... Connect to the optical audio input of Dolby Laboratories. 20 See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 60 for digital channels.) * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. If this TV displays all format types of your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. Connect to your VHF/...resolution of the PC settings as a VCR or other video equipment. Can also be necessary to use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your TV to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. ✍ If the picture is only available for the signals that is PCM/Dolby...