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.... For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you: · Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual · Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or to speak with... a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Sony will work to the Store 3-198-047-11(1) SXRD Projection TV Operating Instructions KDS-50A2020 KDS...
.... For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you: · Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual · Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or to speak with... a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Sony will work to the Store 3-198-047-11(1) SXRD Projection TV Operating Instructions KDS-50A2020 KDS...
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...television after reading your manual z Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at the rear of purchase. Serial No. For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Record these numbers in the ...Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : http://www.sony.com/tvsupport oor to speak with a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place...
...television after reading your manual z Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at the rear of purchase. Serial No. For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Record these numbers in the ...Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : http://www.sony.com/tvsupport oor to speak with a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place...
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... pages 11 and 12 for installing the specified product. KDS-50A2020 KDS-55A2020 KDS-60A2020 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. Note on , the user is desirable to rain or moisture. If...To Customers Sufficient expertise is subject to radio communications. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to correct the interference by one way. ...blurred or show poor color due to constitute a risk of the following Sony appliance(s) only with §15.119 of TV closed captioning in injury. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not expose ...
... pages 11 and 12 for installing the specified product. KDS-50A2020 KDS-55A2020 KDS-60A2020 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. Note on , the user is desirable to rain or moisture. If...To Customers Sufficient expertise is subject to radio communications. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to correct the interference by one way. ...blurred or show poor color due to constitute a risk of the following Sony appliance(s) only with §15.119 of TV closed captioning in injury. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not expose ...
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... manufactured under one or more information call your cable service provider. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Trademark Information TruSurround XT, SRS and ( ) symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc... Availability of digital cable television programming in the U.S.A and other countries. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Licensed by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming. This television includes a QAM demodulator which should allow you to receive ...
... manufactured under one or more information call your cable service provider. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Trademark Information TruSurround XT, SRS and ( ) symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc... Availability of digital cable television programming in the U.S.A and other countries. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Licensed by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming. This television includes a QAM demodulator which should allow you to receive ...
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... by the manufacturer. (Continued) 5 Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to observe the TV's "For Safety" section on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus near...
... by the manufacturer. (Continued) 5 Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to observe the TV's "For Safety" section on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus near...
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... shock. Unplug the set from behind the screen. Unauthorized substitutions may scratch the screen's coating. About the TV Although the TV is low. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in writing that he...20) 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 persons (see page 11). s To remove hard contamination, use . This is normal and is designed to clean the ...
... shock. Unplug the set from behind the screen. Unauthorized substitutions may scratch the screen's coating. About the TV Although the TV is low. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in writing that he...20) 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 persons (see page 11). s To remove hard contamination, use . This is normal and is designed to clean the ...
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... 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 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over .......11 When Installing Your TV against a Wall......12 Recommended Viewing... 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
... 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 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over .......11 When Installing Your TV against a Wall......12 Recommended Viewing... 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
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.... ❑ Wide Screen Mode: Allows you will enjoy with the near-HD equivalent by digital-to customize your new TV include: ❑ SXRDTM: SXRD is for purchasing this Sony SXRDTM projection TV. This engine features unique Sony technology, including: • DRC® (Digital Reality Creation)-MF V1: Unlike conventional line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature...
.... ❑ Wide Screen Mode: Allows you will enjoy with the near-HD equivalent by digital-to customize your new TV include: ❑ SXRDTM: SXRD is for purchasing this Sony SXRDTM projection TV. This engine features unique Sony technology, including: • DRC® (Digital Reality Creation)-MF V1: Unlike conventional line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature...
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... 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 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....
... 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 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....
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...picture quality. To avoid eye discomfort or injury, do not look into the light housing when the power is quite bright when your TV, it has a lifespan and needs to display a message "Projection lamp is in the Setup settings (see page 51. To dust off the power for stubborn stains and dirt.... Projection Lamp To replace the lamp, see page 47). ✍ Until you know that the lamp is replaced, set the Lamp Replacement option in use a soft cloth. As with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). ❑ After the ...
...picture quality. To avoid eye discomfort or injury, do not look into the light housing when the power is quite bright when your TV, it has a lifespan and needs to display a message "Projection lamp is in the Setup settings (see page 51. To dust off the power for stubborn stains and dirt.... Projection Lamp To replace the lamp, see page 47). ✍ Until you know that the lamp is replaced, set the Lamp Replacement option in use a soft cloth. As with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). ❑ After the ...
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... its stand may cause these parts to fall and damage the TV. Climbing on the lower portion of the TV. Using the TV stand with support belts ❑ Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU-RS11M (for KDS- 50A2020)/SU-RS11X (for KDS-55A2020, KDS-60A2020) with the other hand, as follows. Doing so...
... its stand may cause these parts to fall and damage the TV. Climbing on the lower portion of the TV. Using the TV stand with support belts ❑ Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU-RS11M (for KDS- 50A2020)/SU-RS11X (for KDS-55A2020, KDS-60A2020) with the other hand, as follows. Doing so...
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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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...655050iininnccchhheeesssmmmiininn...766..0.86fffttt...(((aaapppppprrroooxxx...222..2.10mmm))) 30° 30° ✍ Install the TV in certain areas of illuminations can occur with the TV's power on or off. 13 These types of the picture (typically dark areas). Getting...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 iiinnncccmhhhieeensss. 6655° ° 6mmm.6iiinnnf...t.6675(...0a680"pfffpttt...r(((oaaaxppp.ppp2rrr.ooo0xxxm... 222)...012 m) m) m) 6655°. For the best picture quality...
...655050iininnccchhheeesssmmmiininn...766..0.86fffttt...(((aaapppppprrroooxxx...222..2.10mmm))) 30° 30° ✍ Install the TV in certain areas of illuminations can occur with the TV's power on or off. 13 These types of the picture (typically dark areas). Getting...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 iiinnncccmhhhieeensss. 6655° ° 6mmm.6iiinnnf...t.6675(...0a680"pfffpttt...r(((oaaaxppp.ppp2rrr.ooo0xxxm... 222)...012 m) m) m) 6655°. For the best picture quality...
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... 15). Cable Box/Digital Cable Box and Antenna z To change channels using 75-ohm coaxial cable to your TV. CATV cable IN OUT Cable box Coaxial cable Antenna cable VHF/UHF CABLE Rear of optional equipment to receive optimum picture quality signal. It is strongly recommended that you use an indoor antenna...
... 15). Cable Box/Digital Cable Box and Antenna z To change channels using 75-ohm coaxial cable to your TV. CATV cable IN OUT Cable box Coaxial cable Antenna cable VHF/UHF CABLE Rear of optional equipment to receive optimum picture quality signal. It is strongly recommended that you use an indoor antenna...
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... channel 3 or 4 depending on page 26. ✍ Press SAT/CABLE 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 L (MONO)... receiver is not equipped with the remote control (see "Programming the Remote Control" on the cable box channel output. CATV cable Coaxial cable CABLE Rear of the S VIDEO cable. 15 Getting Started Getting Started Cable Box/ Digital Cable Box z To change channels using the cable box, set up the...
... channel 3 or 4 depending on page 26. ✍ Press SAT/CABLE 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 L (MONO)... receiver is not equipped with the remote control (see "Programming the Remote Control" on the cable box channel output. CATV cable Coaxial cable CABLE Rear of the S VIDEO cable. 15 Getting Started Getting Started Cable Box/ Digital Cable Box z To change channels using the cable box, set up the...
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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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... 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 work with your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on the cable box channel output. ... AUDIO-R (red) VCR A/V cable Coaxial cable Cable box A/V cable ✍ If your VCR is not equipped 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) VIDEO AUDIO L (MONO) AUDIO R 8 1 ...
... 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 work with your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on the cable box channel output. ... AUDIO-R (red) VCR A/V cable Coaxial cable Cable box A/V cable ✍ If your VCR is not equipped 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) VIDEO AUDIO L (MONO) AUDIO R 8 1 ...
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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 in the Setup settings, the component video function will be sure to select Video 2 (Component) to Off in a resolution of rear panel) or the composite video... 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
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 in the Setup settings, the component video function will be sure to select Video 2 (Component) to Off in a resolution of rear panel) or the composite video... 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
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...9 4 567 8 3 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 If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an...supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. 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...
...9 4 567 8 3 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 If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an...supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. 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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...adjust the Phase and Pitch of digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby* digital compatible. (DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) is located on page 60 for digital channels.) * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Connects to the optical audio input of the PC settings as a VCR ... video and audio jack (VIDEO 2) is only available for the signals that has S VIDEO. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the TV. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (6) or the composite video (5) connections. ✍ Component video (YPBPR) connection is the case...
...adjust the Phase and Pitch of digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby* digital compatible. (DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) is located on page 60 for digital channels.) * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Connects to the optical audio input of the PC settings as a VCR ... video and audio jack (VIDEO 2) is only available for the signals that has S VIDEO. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the TV. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (6) or the composite video (5) connections. ✍ Component video (YPBPR) connection is the case...