Operating Instructions
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... expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that face the screen with opaque drapery. registered mark. and are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. TruSurround, SRS and the ( )® symbol...way. BBE and BBE Symbol are licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. Safety ❑ Operate the LCD Projection TV only on the LCD Projection TV. ❑ To obtain the best picture, do not block the ventilation openings. ❑ Do not install the LCD Projection TV in a hot or humid place, or in ...
... expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that face the screen with opaque drapery. registered mark. and are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. TruSurround, SRS and the ( )® symbol...way. BBE and BBE Symbol are licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. Safety ❑ Operate the LCD Projection TV only on the LCD Projection TV. ❑ To obtain the best picture, do not block the ventilation openings. ❑ Do not install the LCD Projection TV in a hot or humid place, or in ...
Operating Instructions
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...may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened with a soft cloth. The set . If the picture becomes dark after using the LCD Projection TV for a long period of the LCD Projection TV. Installation Water and Moisture Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may ...with a dry soft cloth. On contamination on the screen surface The screen surface has a special coating to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being used. An appliance and cart combination should be blocked or covered. ❑ Never cover the slots and openings ...
...may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened with a soft cloth. The set . If the picture becomes dark after using the LCD Projection TV for a long period of the LCD Projection TV. Installation Water and Moisture Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may ...with a dry soft cloth. On contamination on the screen surface The screen surface has a special coating to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being used. An appliance and cart combination should be blocked or covered. ❑ Never cover the slots and openings ...
Operating Instructions
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...an S VIDEO cable, connect the playback VCR's S VIDEO OUT jack to the LCD projection TV's AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks. S VIDEO does not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to provide sound. ✍ You cannot record signals from one VCR to the other while using your ...IN jack. Rear of LCD projection TV VCR (playback) VCR (recording) AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) VC-810S/820S (not supplied) ✍ To perform tape editing, set the LCD projection TV to the video input intended for instructions. ✍ If your VCRs have an S VIDEO jack: For best picture quality, use...
...an S VIDEO cable, connect the playback VCR's S VIDEO OUT jack to the LCD projection TV's AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks. S VIDEO does not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to provide sound. ✍ You cannot record signals from one VCR to the other while using your ...IN jack. Rear of LCD projection TV VCR (playback) VCR (recording) AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) VC-810S/820S (not supplied) ✍ To perform tape editing, set the LCD projection TV to the video input intended for instructions. ✍ If your VCRs have an S VIDEO jack: For best picture quality, use...
Operating Instructions
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... provide the best picture quality for all power sources before making any equipment connected into the Y, PB and PR connectors. ✍ This LCD projection TV is necessary to the LCD projection TV's AUDIO IN jacks. Y PB VMC-10 PR (not supplied) Rear of LCD projection TV Digital TV Set-top box ... Y, PB and PR jacks to the LCD projection TV. ✍ The Y, PB and PR jacks do not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to provide sound. ✍ Component video connection is not compatible with digital TV receivers configured with component connectors Disconnect all format ...
... provide the best picture quality for all power sources before making any equipment connected into the Y, PB and PR connectors. ✍ This LCD projection TV is necessary to the LCD projection TV's AUDIO IN jacks. Y PB VMC-10 PR (not supplied) Rear of LCD projection TV Digital TV Set-top box ... Y, PB and PR jacks to the LCD projection TV. ✍ The Y, PB and PR jacks do not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to provide sound. ✍ Component video connection is not compatible with digital TV receivers configured with component connectors Disconnect all format ...
Operating Instructions
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...modes: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full and Zoom. For details, see "Selecting Video Options" on page 50. Freezes the window picture. Adjusts the volume. 44 The LCD projection TV alternates between two channels. X: Pause x: Stop m: Rewind B: Play M: Fast-Forward z: Record by pressing z and B... Turns on -screen cursor. Press to restore the picture. For details, see "Using Favorite Channels" on page 54. Press again to mute the sound. Description...
...modes: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full and Zoom. For details, see "Selecting Video Options" on page 50. Freezes the window picture. Adjusts the volume. 44 The LCD projection TV alternates between two channels. X: Pause x: Stop m: Rewind B: Play M: Fast-Forward z: Record by pressing z and B... Turns on -screen cursor. Press to restore the picture. For details, see "Using Favorite Channels" on page 54. Press again to mute the sound. Description...
Operating Instructions
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...programming the remote control to select immediately. Displays the program guide of your LCD projection TV's video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6 and ...qf RESET Press when in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you have programmed into the remote control...., press once to your satellite. Scan through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP, and Mono. Press repeatedly...PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY JUMP FAVORITES ENT MENU VCR/DVD SAT/ CABLE TV FUNCTION TV/VIDEO FREEZE /TV/SAT ANT VOL GUIDE CH CODE SET RESET SLEEP MTS/SAP TV...
...programming the remote control to select immediately. Displays the program guide of your LCD projection TV's video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6 and ...qf RESET Press when in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you have programmed into the remote control...., press once to your satellite. Scan through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP, and Mono. Press repeatedly...PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY JUMP FAVORITES ENT MENU VCR/DVD SAT/ CABLE TV FUNCTION TV/VIDEO FREEZE /TV/SAT ANT VOL GUIDE CH CODE SET RESET SLEEP MTS/SAP TV...
Operating Instructions
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... +/ - To restore the sound, press again or press VOL +. 9 FREEZE This is operating. 2 ANT- (AUX input) Press to scan through the remote control. Buttons for LCD Projection TV Operations VCR/ MUTING DVD SAT/ CABLE POWER MODE PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY JUMP FAVORITES ENT MENU VCR/DVD SAT/ CABLE TV FUNCTION TV/VIDEO FREEZE /TV/SAT ANT VOL GUIDE...
... +/ - To restore the sound, press again or press VOL +. 9 FREEZE This is operating. 2 ANT- (AUX input) Press to scan through the remote control. Buttons for LCD Projection TV Operations VCR/ MUTING DVD SAT/ CABLE POWER MODE PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY JUMP FAVORITES ENT MENU VCR/DVD SAT/ CABLE TV FUNCTION TV/VIDEO FREEZE /TV/SAT ANT VOL GUIDE...
Operating Instructions
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...channel TV Sound (MTS) options (see "MTS" on page 69. 47 qa DISPLAY Press to display a picture with minimum enhancements. qf PICTURE MODE Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly to directly choose one of three different video modes that you want the LCD projection TV to display a standard picture for enhanced picture ...etc.) to scroll through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6 and VIDEO 7. When you select each mode, you can also adjust the picture quality (such as a Video Label in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that best suits the program...
...channel TV Sound (MTS) options (see "MTS" on page 69. 47 qa DISPLAY Press to display a picture with minimum enhancements. qf PICTURE MODE Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly to directly choose one of three different video modes that you want the LCD projection TV to display a standard picture for enhanced picture ...etc.) to scroll through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6 and VIDEO 7. When you select each mode, you can also adjust the picture quality (such as a Video Label in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that best suits the program...
Operating Instructions
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...press to set the 4:3 Default mode. Allows you to select it . Lets you control the viewing of programs based on the type of the sound on moving through the menu. Allows you are viewing. to select 3 Use the arrow button to set the wide screen mode, adjust the vertical.... 69 It also allows you to make adjustments to your LCD projection TV. Using the Menus Overview VCR/ MUTING DVD SAT/ CABLE POWER MODE PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY JUMP FAVORITES ENT MENU VCR/DVD SAT/ CABLE TV FUNCTION Opening and choosing a menu 1 Press MENU to display the menu screen. 2 Press B or b to ...
...press to set the 4:3 Default mode. Allows you to select it . Lets you control the viewing of programs based on the type of the sound on moving through the menu. Allows you are viewing. to select 3 Use the arrow button to set the wide screen mode, adjust the vertical.... 69 It also allows you to make adjustments to your LCD projection TV. Using the Menus Overview VCR/ MUTING DVD SAT/ CABLE POWER MODE PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY JUMP FAVORITES ENT MENU VCR/DVD SAT/ CABLE TV FUNCTION Opening and choosing a menu 1 Press MENU to display the menu screen. 2 Press B or b to ...
Operating Instructions
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...Sony XL-2100U replacement lamp (see if the TV/VIDEO setting is correct: when watching TV, set to TV, and when watching connected equipment, set to Off. Blank square appears instead of the LCD projection TV...displayed ❏ Show Movies is no sound Possible Remedies ❏ If your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure ...picture (screen not lit), no movie file in . ❏ Press POWER/STANDBY on the screen. Cannot hear audio while using Memory Stick. displayed "No files that the Memory Stick Duo and adaptor are corrupted or not supported. Call your LCD projection TV...
...Sony XL-2100U replacement lamp (see if the TV/VIDEO setting is correct: when watching TV, set to TV, and when watching connected equipment, set to Off. Blank square appears instead of the LCD projection TV...displayed ❏ Show Movies is no sound Possible Remedies ❏ If your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure ...picture (screen not lit), no movie file in . ❏ Press POWER/STANDBY on the screen. Cannot hear audio while using Memory Stick. displayed "No files that the Memory Stick Duo and adaptor are corrupted or not supported. Call your LCD projection TV...
Operating Instructions
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... your TV's large screen and ability to show these sources. Check the Cable setting in the Channel menu (see "Cable" on screen ❏ You have selected a text option in the Setup Menu and no picture (screen lit), good sound ❏ Adjust the Picture option ...in the Video Menu (see page 70). ❏ Adjust the Brightness option in the Video Menu (see "Video Label" on page 83). (Continued) 95 Dotted lines or stripes ❏ Adjust the antenna. ❏ Move the LCD projection TV away from the LCD projection TV...
... your TV's large screen and ability to show these sources. Check the Cable setting in the Channel menu (see "Cable" on screen ❏ You have selected a text option in the Setup Menu and no picture (screen lit), good sound ❏ Adjust the Picture option ...in the Video Menu (see page 70). ❏ Adjust the Brightness option in the Video Menu (see "Video Label" on page 83). (Continued) 95 Dotted lines or stripes ❏ Adjust the antenna. ❏ Move the LCD projection TV away from the LCD projection TV...
Operating Instructions
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... setting to Stereo. Please use your audio system) use headphones other than infrared cordless headphones. TV is connected) ❏ Check the connections between the DTV receiver and the LCD projection TV (see page 39). In the Audio Menu (see page 76). Cannot receive or select channels... using the cable box's remote control. Other Information Audio Problem Good picture, no sound Audio noise Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box Sound seems weak or insufficient Cannot raise the volume on the TV speakers, set the Speaker option to On (see page 76). Channels...
... setting to Stereo. Please use your audio system) use headphones other than infrared cordless headphones. TV is connected) ❏ Check the connections between the DTV receiver and the LCD projection TV (see page 39). In the Audio Menu (see page 76). Cannot receive or select channels... using the cable box's remote control. Other Information Audio Problem Good picture, no sound Audio noise Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box Sound seems weak or insufficient Cannot raise the volume on the TV speakers, set the Speaker option to On (see page 76). Channels...
Operating Instructions
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...View screen 50 Adding channels to the channel list 76 Adjusting audio, Steady Sound 72 ANT button 45 Antenna, connecting 25 Audio menu 68, 72 Audio receiver... Channel setting up 76 using 49 FAVORITES button 44 Features 9 FREEZE button 44 Freeze, using with TV remote control 89 Camcorder, connecting 41 Caption Vision 82 CATV. Channel list, adding channels 76 Channel menu...turning off 45 DRC Mode 70 DVD player using with TV remote control 88 with A/V connectors, connecting 38 with component video connectors, connecting 37 E Enlarging pictures, in remote 17 Bilingual audio 72 BN Smoother 71 ...
...View screen 50 Adding channels to the channel list 76 Adjusting audio, Steady Sound 72 ANT button 45 Antenna, connecting 25 Audio menu 68, 72 Audio receiver... Channel setting up 76 using 49 FAVORITES button 44 Features 9 FREEZE button 44 Freeze, using with TV remote control 89 Camcorder, connecting 41 Caption Vision 82 CATV. Channel list, adding channels 76 Channel menu...turning off 45 DRC Mode 70 DVD player using with TV remote control 88 with A/V connectors, connecting 38 with component video connectors, connecting 37 E Enlarging pictures, in remote 17 Bilingual audio 72 BN Smoother 71 ...
Operating Instructions
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button 44 W WIDE MODE button 44 Z Zoom feature, with satellite receiver, connecting 34 Video inputs, labeling 83 Video menu 68, 69 Video Modes, selecting 69 Viewing area, recommended 20 VOL +/- Steady Sound adjusting 72 Still Images 62 Surround sound 72 T Timer set current 84 Timer menu 84 Timer setting 84 Treble, adjusting 72 Troubleshooting 92, 97 TV/VIDEO button 45 Twin View™ activating a picture 50 using 50 V VCR using with TV remote control 88 with cable box, connecting 30 with cable, connecting 29 with Twin View 52 103 Other Information
button 44 W WIDE MODE button 44 Z Zoom feature, with satellite receiver, connecting 34 Video inputs, labeling 83 Video menu 68, 69 Video Modes, selecting 69 Viewing area, recommended 20 VOL +/- Steady Sound adjusting 72 Still Images 62 Surround sound 72 T Timer set current 84 Timer menu 84 Timer setting 84 Treble, adjusting 72 Troubleshooting 92, 97 TV/VIDEO button 45 Twin View™ activating a picture 50 using 50 V VCR using with TV remote control 88 with cable box, connecting 30 with cable, connecting 29 with Twin View 52 103 Other Information
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... such as progressive scan DVD players, flat-panel televisions and Dolby Digital® surround sound. So if you've been on the outside of the sound, sometimes booming with explosions, sometimes delicately whispering and always immersing you in . The Sony Guide to jump in a full 360-degree experience. At the movies, these elements... just a few years old, now is Home Theater? Compared to make assembling a home theater easier than you can come together with brilliantly detailed, vivid color pictures. Home theater is the time to Home Theater 3
... such as progressive scan DVD players, flat-panel televisions and Dolby Digital® surround sound. So if you've been on the outside of the sound, sometimes booming with explosions, sometimes delicately whispering and always immersing you in . The Sony Guide to jump in a full 360-degree experience. At the movies, these elements... just a few years old, now is Home Theater? Compared to make assembling a home theater easier than you can come together with brilliantly detailed, vivid color pictures. Home theater is the time to Home Theater 3
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... movie making. The Sony Dynamic Digital Sound® (SDDS®) system is created, edited and distributed. We coinvented many of the essentials of Hollywood's leading movie companies. And you can find Sony products in the broadcast, cable and satellite TV studios where programming is...After all, Sony Pictures Entertainment is one of home theater, including Compact Disc and DVD. Sony microphones, mixing consoles and digital audio recorders are at the cutting edge of the technology extends well beyond your home theater than Sony. Our Plasma WEGA™ and Grand WEGA™ televisions...
... movie making. The Sony Dynamic Digital Sound® (SDDS®) system is created, edited and distributed. We coinvented many of the essentials of Hollywood's leading movie companies. And you can find Sony products in the broadcast, cable and satellite TV studios where programming is...After all, Sony Pictures Entertainment is one of home theater, including Compact Disc and DVD. Sony microphones, mixing consoles and digital audio recorders are at the cutting edge of the technology extends well beyond your home theater than Sony. Our Plasma WEGA™ and Grand WEGA™ televisions...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...theater requires a big screen, at least a 5.1-channel speaker system connected to an A/V receiver that incorporates a Dolby Digital decoder. SOUND. The Sony Guide to Home Theater 6 Thanks to the "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" televisions, bigger ... of surround sound, home theaters use at least 27 inches diagonal. SOURCES. A good DVD player is also better. What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Home theater combines three essential elements into one easy purchase, a DVD player offers studioquality pictures, CD-quality sound and access ...
...theater requires a big screen, at least a 5.1-channel speaker system connected to an A/V receiver that incorporates a Dolby Digital decoder. SOUND. The Sony Guide to Home Theater 6 Thanks to the "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" televisions, bigger ... of surround sound, home theaters use at least 27 inches diagonal. SOURCES. A good DVD player is also better. What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Home theater combines three essential elements into one easy purchase, a DVD player offers studioquality pictures, CD-quality sound and access ...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... effectively doubles the picture quality. The Sony Guide to individual ...movie scenes. Features to a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television. To get the benefit of progressive scan, you'll want to connect your DVD player to look for sale or rent, each one carrying the promise of spectacular pictures and superlative sound...delivers digital picture quality that until recently you '...sound. If you own or you would only have seen in the better progressive scan DVD players. You'll see a clearer picture...
... effectively doubles the picture quality. The Sony Guide to individual ...movie scenes. Features to a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television. To get the benefit of progressive scan, you'll want to connect your DVD player to look for sale or rent, each one carrying the promise of spectacular pictures and superlative sound...delivers digital picture quality that until recently you '...sound. If you own or you would only have seen in the better progressive scan DVD players. You'll see a clearer picture...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... you'll want to connect the optical or coaxial digital audio output of the DVD player to convey the full quality of preserving the picture quality. The Sony Guide to play. Digital audio outputs. Component video outputs (Y/PB/PR) are the best way to your A/V receiver. This lets you 'll want... best job of the signal from the DVD player to your music and movies. These new high resolution discs provide the best sound quality available today. To enjoy surround sound, you load any mix of up to 300 CDs and DVDs for all other players. No more fumbling with jewel boxes. ...
... you'll want to connect the optical or coaxial digital audio output of the DVD player to convey the full quality of preserving the picture quality. The Sony Guide to play. Digital audio outputs. Component video outputs (Y/PB/PR) are the best way to your A/V receiver. This lets you 'll want... best job of the signal from the DVD player to your music and movies. These new high resolution discs provide the best sound quality available today. To enjoy surround sound, you load any mix of up to 300 CDs and DVDs for all other players. No more fumbling with jewel boxes. ...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...on selected channels. The infrared "blaster" supplied with your local TV channels, brought to a High Definition DIRECTV receiver. Make sure your DIRECTV receiver works seamlessly with many cities, you by satellite! To enjoy surround sound, you'll want a receiver that makes choosing entertainment easy. ...and other programming on HDNet. Powerful on-screen guide. The Sony Guide to -local and multi-satellite programming. Subscribe to the service and you 'll have access to unforgettable pictures on HBO and Showtime, in the glory of programming options into the record...
...on selected channels. The infrared "blaster" supplied with your local TV channels, brought to a High Definition DIRECTV receiver. Make sure your DIRECTV receiver works seamlessly with many cities, you by satellite! To enjoy surround sound, you'll want a receiver that makes choosing entertainment easy. ...and other programming on HDNet. Powerful on-screen guide. The Sony Guide to -local and multi-satellite programming. Subscribe to the service and you 'll have access to unforgettable pictures on HBO and Showtime, in the glory of programming options into the record...