The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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Contents What is Home Theater Page 3 Why Sony Page 4 What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Page 6 Home Theater Sources DVD Players Page 7 About Progressive Scan Page 9 Super Audio CD Playback Page 10 Digital Satellite Receivers Page 11 About High Definition Page 12 High Definition TV Receivers Page 13 Personal Video Recorders Page... to Buy Page 36 Where to Put It All Page 38 Finishing Touches Page 39 Home Theater Connections Audio Connections Page 40 Video Connections Page 42 Home Theater Glossary Page 45 A Final Word Page 51 The...
Contents What is Home Theater Page 3 Why Sony Page 4 What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Page 6 Home Theater Sources DVD Players Page 7 About Progressive Scan Page 9 Super Audio CD Playback Page 10 Digital Satellite Receivers Page 11 About High Definition Page 12 High Definition TV Receivers Page 13 Personal Video Recorders Page... to Buy Page 36 Where to Put It All Page 38 Finishing Touches Page 39 Home Theater Connections Audio Connections Page 40 Video Connections Page 42 Home Theater Glossary Page 45 A Final Word Page 51 The...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... be better off with widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio and 1080i or 480p scanning Viewing Recommended Sony TV Screen Size Distance 5' 32" diagonal widescreen 5' 6" 34" diagonal widescreen 7' 42" diagonal widescreen 8' 6" 51" diagonal widescreen 9' 6" 57" diagonal widescreen 11' 65" diagonal widescreen The Sony Guide to be immersed in the full cinematic experience, you have for choosing...
... be better off with widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio and 1080i or 480p scanning Viewing Recommended Sony TV Screen Size Distance 5' 32" diagonal widescreen 5' 6" 34" diagonal widescreen 7' 42" diagonal widescreen 8' 6" 51" diagonal widescreen 9' 6" 57" diagonal widescreen 11' 65" diagonal widescreen The Sony Guide to be immersed in the full cinematic experience, you have for choosing...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...other source component connections. You also need an RF connection to the television. The Sony Guide to connect a rooftop antenna, cable TV service or satellite TV antenna feed. Avoid them for extremely reliable, secure connections. You'll get better ...picture and sound when you can degrade color, detail and sound quality. RF connection uses a coaxial ... Frequency (RF) connections. This is the only way to Home Theater 42
...other source component connections. You also need an RF connection to the television. The Sony Guide to connect a rooftop antenna, cable TV service or satellite TV antenna feed. Avoid them for extremely reliable, secure connections. You'll get better ...picture and sound when you can degrade color, detail and sound quality. RF connection uses a coaxial ... Frequency (RF) connections. This is the only way to Home Theater 42
Operating Instructions
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... u p Favo r i t e Channe l 1: 2: 3: 4: Favo r i t e No . 5 : 6: 7: 8: 1 CH 2 3 4 5 CH 6 7 8 , t o s e l e c t , p r e s s ENTER to return 5 Press V/v to select the desired channel, then press . , TV Set u p Favo r i t e Channe l 1: 2: 3: 4: Favo r i t e No . 5 : 6: 7: 8: 1 CH 2 3 4 42 6 7 8 , t o s e l e c t , ENTER , t o set You have now selected a favorite channel for the position selected in step 4. 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to program other favorite channels. 7 Press MENU to ...
... u p Favo r i t e Channe l 1: 2: 3: 4: Favo r i t e No . 5 : 6: 7: 8: 1 CH 2 3 4 5 CH 6 7 8 , t o s e l e c t , p r e s s ENTER to return 5 Press V/v to select the desired channel, then press . , TV Set u p Favo r i t e Channe l 1: 2: 3: 4: Favo r i t e No . 5 : 6: 7: 8: 1 CH 2 3 4 42 6 7 8 , t o s e l e c t , ENTER , t o set You have now selected a favorite channel for the position selected in step 4. 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to program other favorite channels. 7 Press MENU to ...
Operating Instructions
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Watching Favorite Channel MUTING POWER VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE TV SYSTEM FUNCTION OFF VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE TV SLEEP PICTURE MODE WIDE MODE DISPLAY TV/VIDEO 123 456 789 JUMP ENTER 0 FAVORITES MTS/SAP 1 TV/SAT POWER SAVING GUIDE 2 MENU VOL CH 1 Press FAVORITES. The Favorite Channel options appear. , FAVORITES TV/SAT Favo r i t e s 1 2 3 4 42 6 7 8 2 Press V/v to select the desired channel, then press . The selected channel will be displayed. 42 , Watching the TV US (US) 37
Watching Favorite Channel MUTING POWER VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE TV SYSTEM FUNCTION OFF VCR/DVD SAT/CABLE TV SLEEP PICTURE MODE WIDE MODE DISPLAY TV/VIDEO 123 456 789 JUMP ENTER 0 FAVORITES MTS/SAP 1 TV/SAT POWER SAVING GUIDE 2 MENU VOL CH 1 Press FAVORITES. The Favorite Channel options appear. , FAVORITES TV/SAT Favo r i t e s 1 2 3 4 42 6 7 8 2 Press V/v to select the desired channel, then press . The selected channel will be displayed. 42 , Watching the TV US (US) 37
Operating Instructions
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... (page 26). Press V/b To increase higherpitched sounds. To increase lowerpitched sounds. Note The sound control option cannot be adjusted in step 5, then press . , Treble +20 42 (US) Adjust Picture Adj u s t Sound 3 Press V/v to select "Adjust Sound," then press . , P i c t u r e /Sound Con t r o l A d j u s t S o u n d ( L i v . Rm. ) Tr e b l e Bass Ba l ance Effect : Of f Reset , t o s e l e c t , ENTER , t o set 4 Press...
... (page 26). Press V/b To increase higherpitched sounds. To increase lowerpitched sounds. Note The sound control option cannot be adjusted in step 5, then press . , Treble +20 42 (US) Adjust Picture Adj u s t Sound 3 Press V/v to select "Adjust Sound," then press . , P i c t u r e /Sound Con t r o l A d j u s t S o u n d ( L i v . Rm. ) Tr e b l e Bass Ba l ance Effect : Of f Reset , t o s e l e c t , ENTER , t o set 4 Press...
Operating Instructions
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...Specifications Television system: American TV standard Channel coverage: VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna: 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Screen size (measured diagonally): 32 inches (KE-32TS2U) 42 inches (KE-42TS2U) Panel System: Plasma Display panel Display resolution: 852 dots... (horizontal) × 1024 lines (vertical) (KE-32TS2U) 1024 dots (horizontal) × 1024 lines (vertical) (KE-42TS2U) VIDEO IN 1/2: S VIDEO IN (4-pin mini...
...Specifications Television system: American TV standard Channel coverage: VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna: 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Screen size (measured diagonally): 32 inches (KE-32TS2U) 42 inches (KE-42TS2U) Panel System: Plasma Display panel Display resolution: 852 dots... (horizontal) × 1024 lines (vertical) (KE-32TS2U) 1024 dots (horizontal) × 1024 lines (vertical) (KE-42TS2U) VIDEO IN 1/2: S VIDEO IN (4-pin mini...
Marketing Specifications
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... 42" = 43% 32" = 38% • Improved Contrast Ratio • DVI-HDTV Interface ADDITIONAL FEATURES Audio/Video Features • HDTV Monitor • Built-in NTSC TV Tuner • Built-in Stereo Speakers • KE-42TS2 Resolution: 1024(H) x 1024(V) KE-...42"/32" 16:9 Plasma Display Panel • Input Signals: 480i, 480p, 1080i, 720p, Computer RGB • Dot Phase Adjustment (Computer Input Only) • Color Temperature Adjustment (5000 - 7500K) • Auto Wide/Wide Screen Modes • TruSurround® Sound SRS® 3D Audio Effect • Speaker Output: KE-42TS2 - 9W x 2 KE...
... 42" = 43% 32" = 38% • Improved Contrast Ratio • DVI-HDTV Interface ADDITIONAL FEATURES Audio/Video Features • HDTV Monitor • Built-in NTSC TV Tuner • Built-in Stereo Speakers • KE-42TS2 Resolution: 1024(H) x 1024(V) KE-...42"/32" 16:9 Plasma Display Panel • Input Signals: 480i, 480p, 1080i, 720p, Computer RGB • Dot Phase Adjustment (Computer Input Only) • Color Temperature Adjustment (5000 - 7500K) • Auto Wide/Wide Screen Modes • TruSurround® Sound SRS® 3D Audio Effect • Speaker Output: KE-42TS2 - 9W x 2 KE...
Marketing Specifications
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...cabinet. Product Information KE-42TS2 KE-32TS2 Plasma WEGA™ Integrated Plasma Television KEY TECHNOLOGY All-in minutes. Once you take it out of the box, you can have the unit up and running in -One Design This unique flat panel television provides a complete... (Approx) • Dimensions (W x H x D): KE-42TS2: 415/8" x 301/8" x 5" (1056 x 764 x 124mm) KE-32TS2: 333/4"x 243/4"x 51/4" (856 x 627 x 132mm) • Weight: KE-42TS2: 82.67 lbs. (37.5kgs) KE-32TS2: 57.32 lbs. (26.0kgs) ©2002 Sony Electronics Inc. Maximizes display performance of high-end video sources...
...cabinet. Product Information KE-42TS2 KE-32TS2 Plasma WEGA™ Integrated Plasma Television KEY TECHNOLOGY All-in minutes. Once you take it out of the box, you can have the unit up and running in -One Design This unique flat panel television provides a complete... (Approx) • Dimensions (W x H x D): KE-42TS2: 415/8" x 301/8" x 5" (1056 x 764 x 124mm) KE-32TS2: 333/4"x 243/4"x 51/4" (856 x 627 x 132mm) • Weight: KE-42TS2: 82.67 lbs. (37.5kgs) KE-32TS2: 57.32 lbs. (26.0kgs) ©2002 Sony Electronics Inc. Maximizes display performance of high-end video sources...
Dimensions Diagrams
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...; Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 • FAX (201)930 7891 • b2b.sel.sony.com Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. KE-42TS2 RM-923Y REMOTE CONTROL MDDEEOSSDCCERRLII:PPTTIIOONN:: DIMENSIONS 42" Flat Panel TV POWER REQUIREMENTS:120V AC (W(WWEHHIGDDH))::T:41 5/8 " X 30 1/8 " WEIGHT: 81 lbs 9 oz. X 5 " POWER 60Hz...
...; Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 • FAX (201)930 7891 • b2b.sel.sony.com Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. KE-42TS2 RM-923Y REMOTE CONTROL MDDEEOSSDCCERRLII:PPTTIIOONN:: DIMENSIONS 42" Flat Panel TV POWER REQUIREMENTS:120V AC (W(WWEHHIGDDH))::T:41 5/8 " X 30 1/8 " WEIGHT: 81 lbs 9 oz. X 5 " POWER 60Hz...