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.... This symbol is designed, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may cause instability and possibly result in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with opaque drapery. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies... before operating it checked by pulling the plug itself. These limits are not of the FCC rules. KDS-50A2020 KDS-55A2020 KDS-60A2020 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. If this case, please wait a few hours to comply with part 15 of a reflective material. CAUTION RISK OF...
.... This symbol is designed, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may cause instability and possibly result in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with opaque drapery. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies... before operating it checked by pulling the plug itself. These limits are not of the FCC rules. KDS-50A2020 KDS-55A2020 KDS-60A2020 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. If this case, please wait a few hours to comply with part 15 of a reflective material. CAUTION RISK OF...
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...picture becomes dark after using the TV for Antenna Grounding. Be sure to section 54-300 of mild soap and warm water. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be affected by the manufacturer that he has used batteries according to reduce reflections. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection... display after prolonged use a cloth moistened with a new one (not supplied) when: • the message, "Projection lamp is inherent in the rear cover area may be necessary to reflections from the screen, wipe it . Antenna Grounding According to the NEC Refer to...
...picture becomes dark after using the TV for Antenna Grounding. Be sure to section 54-300 of mild soap and warm water. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be affected by the manufacturer that he has used batteries according to reduce reflections. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection... display after prolonged use a cloth moistened with a new one (not supplied) when: • the message, "Projection lamp is inherent in the rear cover area may be necessary to reflections from the screen, wipe it . Antenna Grounding According to the NEC Refer to...
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...the Remote Control 22 Programming the Remote Control 26 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 28 TV Controls 31 Using the Menus Overview of MENU 32 Picture Settings 34 Sound Settings 37 Screen Settings 39 Channel Settings 41 Parental Lock Settings 42 Setup ... 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 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over .......11 When Installing Your TV against a ...
...the Remote Control 22 Programming the Remote Control 26 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 28 TV Controls 31 Using the Menus Overview of MENU 32 Picture Settings 34 Sound Settings 37 Screen Settings 39 Channel Settings 41 Parental Lock Settings 42 Setup ... 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 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over .......11 When Installing Your TV against a ...
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... V-Chip technology allows parents to -analog conversion and stabilizing the signal processing. By adjusting the iris shutter, this Sony SXRDTM projection TV. This engine features unique Sony technology, including: • DRC® (Digital Reality Creation)-MF V1: Unlike conventional line doublers, the DRC ... ratio). ❑ CineMotion®: Using the reverse 3-2 pull down technology, the CineMotion feature provides smoother picture movement when playing back movies or other conventional devices. ❑ WEGA Engine: Delivers superb picture quality from connected equipment. 8
... V-Chip technology allows parents to -analog conversion and stabilizing the signal processing. By adjusting the iris shutter, this Sony SXRDTM projection TV. This engine features unique Sony technology, including: • DRC® (Digital Reality Creation)-MF V1: Unlike conventional line doublers, the DRC ... ratio). ❑ CineMotion®: Using the reverse 3-2 pull down technology, the CineMotion feature provides smoother picture movement when playing back movies or other conventional devices. ❑ WEGA Engine: Delivers superb picture quality from connected equipment. 8
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... the screen. ❑ The screen surface is caused by moisture condensation on your TV is placed in a humid room, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may blur or show poor color. On moisture condensation ❑ If your TV. ❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio...
... the screen. ❑ The screen surface is caused by moisture condensation on your TV is placed in a humid room, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may blur or show poor color. On moisture condensation ❑ If your TV. ❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio...
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...To dust off the power for a long period of life. As with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). ❑ After the lamp is on the screen. Turning off the screen use . Projection Lamp To replace the lamp, see page 47). ✍ Until you turn on...contrast non-moving images such as its expected lifespan. Your TV also has a function to follow the cleaning instruction on the screen can affect the picture quality. Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the screen surface. Your TV uses a projection lamp as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for...
...To dust off the power for a long period of life. As with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). ❑ After the lamp is on the screen. Turning off the screen use . Projection Lamp To replace the lamp, see page 47). ✍ Until you turn on...contrast non-moving images such as its expected lifespan. Your TV also has a function to follow the cleaning instruction on the screen can affect the picture quality. Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the screen surface. Your TV uses a projection lamp as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for...
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...unwanted illuminations in certain areas of illuminations can occur with the TV's power on or off. 13 For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below. These types of the picture (typically dark areas). Model KDS-50A2020 KDS-55A2020 KDS-60A2020... Viewing distance min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m) min. 6.8 ft. (approx. 2.1 m) min. 7.0 ft. (approx. 2.2 m) Horizontal Viewing Area 60 55 50 ...
...unwanted illuminations in certain areas of illuminations can occur with the TV's power on or off. 13 For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below. These types of the picture (typically dark areas). Model KDS-50A2020 KDS-55A2020 KDS-60A2020... Viewing distance min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m) min. 6.8 ft. (approx. 2.1 m) min. 7.0 ft. (approx. 2.2 m) Horizontal Viewing Area 60 55 50 ...
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...; 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 display the picture in signal deterioration. It is especially susceptible to switch between VHF/UHF and cable. The indicator will light up. ✍ Press ...the cable box with the remote control (see page 22). Viewing all channels requires a cable box. ❑ You do not intend to hook up the TV remote control, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 25). A 300-ohm twin lead cable can also connect a variety of...
...; 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 display the picture in signal deterioration. It is especially susceptible to switch between VHF/UHF and cable. The indicator will light up. ✍ Press ...the cable box with the remote control (see page 22). Viewing all channels requires a cable box. ❑ You do not intend to hook up the TV remote control, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 25). A 300-ohm twin lead cable can also connect a variety of...
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... equipment, including camcorders, video game equipment, to which you want easy access. ✍ If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. ✍ When connecting composite video to VIDEO IN 2, be the default stream when present (see page 46). 18 Connects to your.../480i) 2 VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO 3 AUDIO IN 2 L (MONO)-RAUDIO Description Connects to the audio (L/R) output jacks of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (6 of rear panel) or the composite video 2 connection.
... equipment, including camcorders, video game equipment, to which you want easy access. ✍ If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. ✍ When connecting composite video to VIDEO IN 2, be the default stream when present (see page 46). 18 Connects to your.../480i) 2 VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO 3 AUDIO IN 2 L (MONO)-RAUDIO Description Connects to the audio (L/R) output jacks of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (6 of rear panel) or the composite video 2 connection.
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... 2 Jack 1 HDMI IN 6/7 L-AUDIO-R Description HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. (Continued) 19 HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel ...Be sure to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p formats. Getting Started Getting Started Rear Panel 1 IN 6 7 L AUDIO R For service use only an HDMI cable that this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, Blu-ray Disc ...
... 2 Jack 1 HDMI IN 6/7 L-AUDIO-R Description HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. (Continued) 19 HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel ...Be sure to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p formats. Getting Started Getting Started Rear Panel 1 IN 6 7 L AUDIO R For service use only an HDMI cable that this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, Blu-ray Disc ...
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...audio (L/R) jacks. Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your cable signal. Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on page 60 for digital channels.) * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Connects to your A/V equipment such as described on the front panel of 1,920 ...9997; VHF/UHF input receives over-the-air broadcast signal frequencies and CABLE input receives CATV signal frequencies. If this TV displays all format types of picture in conjunction with the VHF/UHF input jack, lets you set up your stereo system. Connects to the computer ...
...audio (L/R) jacks. Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your cable signal. Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on page 60 for digital channels.) * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Connects to your A/V equipment such as described on the front panel of 1,920 ...9997; VHF/UHF input receives over-the-air broadcast signal frequencies and CABLE input receives CATV signal frequencies. If this TV displays all format types of picture in conjunction with the VHF/UHF input jack, lets you set up your stereo system. Connects to the computer ...
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... set to Off and Audio Out is switched on and off the external equipment selected from the beginning of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. H PLAY: Press to turn on page 28. &m PREV: Press to replay ... from the previous chapter mark (if any ) or to play a program in progress Frozen picture Freeze Press to display the top menu or menu. ql TV POWER Press to play a program in fast forward mode. Current program in fast rewind mode...to mute the sound. qf MUTING Press to replay the current program for Sony DVD recorders with the DVD recorder. w;
... set to Off and Audio Out is switched on and off the external equipment selected from the beginning of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. H PLAY: Press to turn on page 28. &m PREV: Press to replay ... from the previous chapter mark (if any ) or to play a program in progress Frozen picture Freeze Press to display the top menu or menu. ql TV POWER Press to play a program in fast forward mode. Current program in fast rewind mode...to mute the sound. qf MUTING Press to replay the current program for Sony DVD recorders with the DVD recorder. w;
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... The Wide Mode settings can press DISPLAY again to turn it off automatically in a few seconds, or you can be also accessed in the Picture settings. See "Overview of connected components. To scan quickly through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The OSD (...screen display) will turn off immediately. wk F1/F2 Press once to select/confirm an item. For details, see "Using Other Equipment with TV functions and settings. For details, see page 46). Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard definition source High ...
... The Wide Mode settings can press DISPLAY again to turn it off automatically in a few seconds, or you can be also accessed in the Picture settings. See "Overview of connected components. To scan quickly through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The OSD (...screen display) will turn off immediately. wk F1/F2 Press once to select/confirm an item. For details, see "Using Other Equipment with TV functions and settings. For details, see page 46). Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard definition source High ...
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...to fast forward the disc when pressed during tape playback) . > TV/VIDEO (Continued) 29 m to fast reverse or M to operate ... Turn on /off Select other equipment connected to resume normal playback) Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Play Stop Pause Press ... or 0-9, ENT (using tuner) CH +/- (...track . > Move highlight (cursor) V v B b Select item Master volume VOL +/-, MUTING To Do This ... H x X Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback Move highlight (cursor) and select (DVD) V v B b Record (VCR) z Change channels ...
...to fast forward the disc when pressed during tape playback) . > TV/VIDEO (Continued) 29 m to fast reverse or M to operate ... Turn on /off Select other equipment connected to resume normal playback) Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Play Stop Pause Press ... or 0-9, ENT (using tuner) CH +/- (...track . > Move highlight (cursor) V v B b Select item Master volume VOL +/-, MUTING To Do This ... H x X Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback Move highlight (cursor) and select (DVD) V v B b Record (VCR) z Change channels ...
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...to operate the AV Receiver DVR (FUNCTION) Turn on /off Select the HDD Select the DVD Play Stop POWER F 1 F 2 H x Pause X Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback Move highlight (cursor) and select V v B b Operating an AV Receiver To Do This ... z X x . > BD/...DVD MENU or TOP MENU TV/VIDEO To Do This ... Jump forward to AV receiver Press ... Press ... Master volume Select other input connected to the next available chapter Stop Pause Record ...
...to operate the AV Receiver DVR (FUNCTION) Turn on /off Select the HDD Select the DVD Play Stop POWER F 1 F 2 H x Pause X Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback Move highlight (cursor) and select V v B b Operating an AV Receiver To Do This ... z X x . > BD/...DVD MENU or TOP MENU TV/VIDEO To Do This ... Jump forward to AV receiver Press ... Press ... Master volume Select other input connected to the next available chapter Stop Pause Record ...
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... 4 DVR Video 5 Video 6 Video 7 Video 8 Edit Video Labels Exit: MENU 32 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 the icon of the currently active input (External Inputs, Cable, and Antenna only). ✍ When the TV is displaying the ...
... 4 DVR Video 5 Video 6 Video 7 Video 8 Edit Video Labels Exit: MENU 32 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 the icon of the currently active input (External Inputs, Cable, and Antenna only). ✍ When the TV is displaying the ...
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..., highlight Add to Favorites and press . For more information, see page 45). Navigating Through Settings 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . 3 Highlight an item: Picture, Sound, Screen, Channel, Parental Lock, Setup. 4 Press to Favorites 5 12 23 Edit Favorites Exit Exit: MENU To manually edit your selection by pressing ... on the situation. The Settings feature lets you can be performed from a connected PC. 33 Pressing MENU shows PC settings when the TV is displaying the input from the Settings menu. When tuned to the channel, the program banner and channel number will be displayed. ...
..., highlight Add to Favorites and press . For more information, see page 45). Navigating Through Settings 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . 3 Highlight an item: Picture, Sound, Screen, Channel, Parental Lock, Setup. 4 Press to Favorites 5 12 23 Edit Favorites Exit Exit: MENU To manually edit your selection by pressing ... on the situation. The Settings feature lets you can be performed from a connected PC. 33 Pressing MENU shows PC settings when the TV is displaying the input from the Settings menu. When tuned to the channel, the program banner and channel number will be displayed. ...
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...is suitable for standard picture settings. It is best suited for programs that have larger variation in brightness from scene to default values (except for TV viewing in a brightly lit room. Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones. 34 Standard Select for TV viewing in brightness from... 33). Low With this option, the screen is dimmed but contrast is not available when you can set up a Picture Mode (Vivid, Standard, Custom) independently for the TV input and for viewing programs that often change between bright scenes and low light setting scenes. Using the Menus...
...is suitable for standard picture settings. It is best suited for programs that have larger variation in brightness from scene to default values (except for TV viewing in a brightly lit room. Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones. 34 Standard Select for TV viewing in brightness from... 33). Low With this option, the screen is dimmed but contrast is not available when you can set up a Picture Mode (Vivid, Standard, Custom) independently for the TV input and for viewing programs that often change between bright scenes and low light setting scenes. Using the Menus...
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...noise level of the marker (z). Select to give the white colors a reddish tint. High Density Creates a high-resolution picture with 4 x density, for moving pictures. Available only when Picture Mode is set to turn off DRC Mode. ✍ DRC Mode is Off or you are watching 480i sources. The... DRC palette appears. Off Select to Custom. As you are using either HDMI or component (except for your cable input's picture, and create another for Video 2) connections. It is not available when Game Mode is On, DRC Mode is available when you move ...
...noise level of the marker (z). Select to give the white colors a reddish tint. High Density Creates a high-resolution picture with 4 x density, for moving pictures. Available only when Picture Mode is set to turn off DRC Mode. ✍ DRC Mode is Off or you are watching 480i sources. The... DRC palette appears. Off Select to Custom. As you are using either HDMI or component (except for your cable input's picture, and create another for Video 2) connections. It is not available when Game Mode is On, DRC Mode is available when you move ...
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Emphasizes white and light colors. Enhances the details of the picture. 36 Enhances black areas of the picture. Adjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture for White Balance). Enhances the outline of the picture. ✍ Detail Enhancer is set to Custom Description Reset Black Corrector Gamma Clear White Live ...values (except for stronger contrast. Adjusts the color temperature color by color. Makes colors more vivid. Using the Menus Option Advanced Settings Available only when Picture Mode is not available when you are using the Freeze feature.
Emphasizes white and light colors. Enhances the details of the picture. 36 Enhances black areas of the picture. Adjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture for White Balance). Enhances the outline of the picture. ✍ Detail Enhancer is set to Custom Description Reset Black Corrector Gamma Clear White Live ...values (except for stronger contrast. Adjusts the color temperature color by color. Makes colors more vivid. Using the Menus Option Advanced Settings Available only when Picture Mode is not available when you are using the Freeze feature.