Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... WARRANTY. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for 19" (measured diagonally), or larger screen size through a Sony authorized service facility. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other rights which is evidence that the unit is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from state...
... WARRANTY. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for 19" (measured diagonally), or larger screen size through a Sony authorized service facility. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other rights which is evidence that the unit is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from state...
Operating Instructions
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... projection TV, or viewing a TV station whose logo always stays on convergence adjustment Before you use of the FCC rules. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not expose the TV to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Note on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with the instructions...
... projection TV, or viewing a TV station whose logo always stays on convergence adjustment Before you use of the FCC rules. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not expose the TV to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Note on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with the instructions...
Operating Instructions
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... 14 Connecting a DVD Player 15 Connecting a DVD Player with component video output connectors 15 Connecting an audio system 16 Connecting a Sony SAVA series speaker system 17 Basic Set Up 18 Using the Remote Control 18 Setting Up the Projection TV Automatically 18 Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (FLASH FOCUS 19 Using Your New Projection TV .... 20 Watching the TV 20 Watching Two Programs at One Time - PIP 23 Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) ... 25 Learning Menu Selection 25 Using the Video Menu 26 Using the Audio Menu 27 Using the Timer Menu 29 ch Using the Channel Set...
... 14 Connecting a DVD Player 15 Connecting a DVD Player with component video output connectors 15 Connecting an audio system 16 Connecting a Sony SAVA series speaker system 17 Basic Set Up 18 Using the Remote Control 18 Setting Up the Projection TV Automatically 18 Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (FLASH FOCUS 19 Using Your New Projection TV .... 20 Watching the TV 20 Watching Two Programs at One Time - PIP 23 Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) ... 25 Learning Menu Selection 25 Using the Video Menu 26 Using the Audio Menu 27 Using the Timer Menu 29 ch Using the Channel Set...
Operating Instructions
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...; FLASH FOCUS, allowing you to adjust convergence automatically. • Parental Control, enabling you to block programs that you fully understand the operation of your new projection TV. 1 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV This section guides you how to access on-screen menus and adjust your favorite channels • Y/PB/PR inputs for purchasing the Sony Color Rear Video Projection TV. Instructions in the order provided to ensure that you to view another TV channel, video or cable image as a window picture. •...
...; FLASH FOCUS, allowing you to adjust convergence automatically. • Parental Control, enabling you to block programs that you fully understand the operation of your new projection TV. 1 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV This section guides you how to access on-screen menus and adjust your favorite channels • Y/PB/PR inputs for purchasing the Sony Color Rear Video Projection TV. Instructions in the order provided to ensure that you to view another TV channel, video or cable image as a window picture. •...
Operating Instructions
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... observed in the installation, use attachments not recommended by forcing it is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding). Follow the instructions below: For the set with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the set off when it in the operating instructions or service manual. If the plug should be used. Always turn the set . Never spill liquid...
... observed in the installation, use attachments not recommended by forcing it is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding). Follow the instructions below: For the set with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the set off when it in the operating instructions or service manual. If the plug should be used. Always turn the set . Never spill liquid...
Operating Instructions
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... not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Electric service equipment NEC: National Electrical Code Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-20) Ground damps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Lightning For added protection for this television receiver during...
... not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Electric service equipment NEC: National Electrical Code Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-20) Ground damps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Lightning For added protection for this television receiver during...
Operating Instructions
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... a picture tube implosion. Carry the projection TV in the specified manner If you place the projection TV in position, be sure the service technician certifies in performance-this indicates a need for service. When the set to drop it . 6 If the set exhibits a distinct change in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that are required, be careful not to normal operation. - Improper adjustment...
... a picture tube implosion. Carry the projection TV in the specified manner If you place the projection TV in position, be sure the service technician certifies in performance-this indicates a need for service. When the set to drop it . 6 If the set exhibits a distinct change in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that are required, be careful not to normal operation. - Improper adjustment...
Operating Instructions
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... PIP or Favorite Channel viewing, the AUX input can only be viewed in the main picture. • AUX input cannot be able to program your remote control. HBO, SHOWTIME, etc.) *Cable box (Rear of projection TV) AUX Scrambled channels TO CONVERTER 75-ohm coaxial cable (Signal) (not supplied) VHF/UHF CATV cable (unscrambled channels) For this case) Antenna cable TO CONVERTER VHF/UHF Select Cable or ANT mode by pressing ANT on your Sony remote control to the projection TV. Coaxial cable (Rear of projection TV...
... PIP or Favorite Channel viewing, the AUX input can only be viewed in the main picture. • AUX input cannot be able to program your remote control. HBO, SHOWTIME, etc.) *Cable box (Rear of projection TV) AUX Scrambled channels TO CONVERTER 75-ohm coaxial cable (Signal) (not supplied) VHF/UHF CATV cable (unscrambled channels) For this case) Antenna cable TO CONVERTER VHF/UHF Select Cable or ANT mode by pressing ANT on your Sony remote control to the projection TV. Coaxial cable (Rear of projection TV...
Operating Instructions
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...COMPONENT AUDIO-R AUDIO-L Roof antenna RK-74A (not supplied) VIDEO 1 2 3 ACCESS CARD S VIDEO Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) L PB MONO R PR VGA OUT AUDIO AUDIO/VIDEO OUT TEL LINE 2 Connecting a camcorder Use this connection to view a picture directly from your camcorder is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. ** If you can connect Y, PB and PR of projection TV) Camcorder AUX 2 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT on the DTV receiver to the left (MONO) input on the projection TV using VIDEO cables...
...COMPONENT AUDIO-R AUDIO-L Roof antenna RK-74A (not supplied) VIDEO 1 2 3 ACCESS CARD S VIDEO Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) L PB MONO R PR VGA OUT AUDIO AUDIO/VIDEO OUT TEL LINE 2 Connecting a camcorder Use this connection to view a picture directly from your camcorder is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. ** If you can connect Y, PB and PR of projection TV) Camcorder AUX 2 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT on the DTV receiver to the left (MONO) input on the projection TV using VIDEO cables...
Operating Instructions
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... (not supplied) AUDIO-L AUDIO-R RK-74A (not supplied) AUX TO CONVERTER DVD LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT R-AUDIO 1-L VIDEO S-LINK DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL Audio/S video outputs Connect the DVD Player directly to the projection TV. Notes: • Since the high quality pictures on page 26) • Some DVD Player terminals may appear. Connect PR (red) to CB, Cb or B-Y. Connecting the DVD Player through other video equipment will cause unwanted picture noise. Connect PB (blue) to CR, Cr or R-Y. • This projection TV does not support progressive scan DVD players output...
... (not supplied) AUDIO-L AUDIO-R RK-74A (not supplied) AUX TO CONVERTER DVD LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT R-AUDIO 1-L VIDEO S-LINK DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL Audio/S video outputs Connect the DVD Player directly to the projection TV. Notes: • Since the high quality pictures on page 26) • Some DVD Player terminals may appear. Connect PR (red) to CB, Cb or B-Y. Connecting the DVD Player through other video equipment will cause unwanted picture noise. Connect PB (blue) to CR, Cr or R-Y. • This projection TV does not support progressive scan DVD players output...
Operating Instructions
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The control items except VOLUME can be adjusted only when "Audio Out" is set the audio output and switch the TV's speakers off. (see "Audio Out" on page 28) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. (Rear of the unused Line inputs (e.g. Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Connecting an audio system For more dynamic sound, connect an audio system to the projection TV. 1 Using an AUDIO cable, connect AUDIO (VAR/FIX) OUT on the projection TV to set to "Variable" in the Audio menu. (see "Audio Out...
The control items except VOLUME can be adjusted only when "Audio Out" is set the audio output and switch the TV's speakers off. (see "Audio Out" on page 28) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. (Rear of the unused Line inputs (e.g. Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Connecting an audio system For more dynamic sound, connect an audio system to the projection TV. 1 Using an AUDIO cable, connect AUDIO (VAR/FIX) OUT on the projection TV to set to "Variable" in the Audio menu. (see "Audio Out...
Operating Instructions
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... IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 S VIDEO CONTROL S OUT VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R CONTROL S Y PB PR COMPONENT OUT AUDIO (VAR/FIX) AUDIO-L (white) L (MONO) AUDIO 1 1 IN L R 1 IN R AUDIO-R (red) Audio cord supplied OUT RK-G34, etc. (not supplied) with the speaker to AUDIO (VAR/FIX) OUT on the projection TV. 2 Using the CONTROL S cable, connect CONTROL S IN on the speaker to CONTROL S OUT on the projection TV. All rights reserved. 17 Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. (Rear of Dolby Laboratories. Connecting a Sony SAVA series speaker system Use this connection to...
... IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 S VIDEO CONTROL S OUT VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R CONTROL S Y PB PR COMPONENT OUT AUDIO (VAR/FIX) AUDIO-L (white) L (MONO) AUDIO 1 1 IN L R 1 IN R AUDIO-R (red) Audio cord supplied OUT RK-G34, etc. (not supplied) with the speaker to AUDIO (VAR/FIX) OUT on the projection TV. 2 Using the CONTROL S cable, connect CONTROL S IN on the speaker to CONTROL S OUT on the projection TV. All rights reserved. 17 Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. (Rear of Dolby Laboratories. Connecting a Sony SAVA series speaker system Use this connection to...
Operating Instructions
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... screen will be used for an extended period. • Handle the remote control with the antenna and/or cable properly connected, to ensure that use a cable box for installations that all available channels will change to reflect your choice. - VOLUME + - CHANNEL + English : Español : Français : Auto Set Up : [CH+] [CH-] [VOL+] [VOL-] Primero conecte la antena. on the front panel of the projection TV: - + FLASH FOCUS TV/VIDEO VOLUME - Press SET UP inside the remote control...
... screen will be used for an extended period. • Handle the remote control with the antenna and/or cable properly connected, to ensure that use a cable box for installations that all available channels will change to reflect your choice. - VOLUME + - CHANNEL + English : Español : Français : Auto Set Up : [CH+] [CH-] [VOL+] [VOL-] Primero conecte la antena. on the front panel of the projection TV: - + FLASH FOCUS TV/VIDEO VOLUME - Press SET UP inside the remote control...
Operating Instructions
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... also perform FLASH FOCUS using the Set Up menu on the screen in three layers (red, green and blue). While scanning, the received channel will be sure to adjust the convergence automatically. Press SET UP again to work. Before you to adjust the convergence. Tips z • It is recommended to continue. - Press SET UP inside the drop-down panel on the sub screen. The FLASH FOCUS feature allows you use your projection TV, be displayed on the projection TV and...
... also perform FLASH FOCUS using the Set Up menu on the screen in three layers (red, green and blue). While scanning, the received channel will be sure to adjust the convergence automatically. Press SET UP again to work. Before you to adjust the convergence. Tips z • It is recommended to continue. - Press SET UP inside the drop-down panel on the sub screen. The FLASH FOCUS feature allows you use your projection TV, be displayed on the projection TV and...
Operating Instructions
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... video control settings are watching. MUTING Activates the remote control for direct channel selection. The channel will change the channel number rapidly. 2 Release to display the desired channel. Press to display a finely detailed picture for normal viewing environments. Vivid: Select for immediate selection. When you can be accessed directly through the channels (+ up or - Using Your New Projection TV (continued) Watching the TV Many TV features can also perform the "Picture Adjustment" (such as "Brightness," "Color...
... video control settings are watching. MUTING Activates the remote control for direct channel selection. The channel will change the channel number rapidly. 2 Release to display the desired channel. Press to display a finely detailed picture for normal viewing environments. Vivid: Select for immediate selection. When you can be accessed directly through the channels (+ up or - Using Your New Projection TV (continued) Watching the TV Many TV features can also perform the "Picture Adjustment" (such as "Brightness," "Color...
Operating Instructions
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... remote control unit. • Whenever you may revert to operate your equipment. to enter the manufacturer's code number (see the following chart), then press ENTER. if too much time is listed, try entering them , for your equipment with a satellite receiver. The GUIDE and INDEX (blue-labeled) buttons can program the supplied remote control to control the projection TV. To operate the projection TV Press TV (FUNCTION). In this case, use the projection TV control buttons to operate a cable box or...
... remote control unit. • Whenever you may revert to operate your equipment. to enter the manufacturer's code number (see the following chart), then press ENTER. if too much time is listed, try entering them , for your equipment with a satellite receiver. The GUIDE and INDEX (blue-labeled) buttons can program the supplied remote control to control the projection TV. To operate the projection TV Press TV (FUNCTION). In this case, use the projection TV control buttons to operate a cable box or...
Operating Instructions
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... lights. • Check the polarity of the projection TV's condition. Dark, poor or no picture (screen lit), good sound • Adjust "Picture" in the Video menu. (see "Picture Adjustment" on page 26) • Adjust "Brightness" in the Video menu. (see "Picture Adjustment" on page 26) • Check antenna/cable connections. • Perform AUTO SET UP again using the SET UP button to return to the factory preset condition. (see "To perform AUTO SET UP again" on page 19) • Adjust the convergence again using the FLASH FOCUS button...
... lights. • Check the polarity of the projection TV's condition. Dark, poor or no picture (screen lit), good sound • Adjust "Picture" in the Video menu. (see "Picture Adjustment" on page 26) • Adjust "Brightness" in the Video menu. (see "Picture Adjustment" on page 26) • Check antenna/cable connections. • Perform AUTO SET UP again using the SET UP button to return to the factory preset condition. (see "To perform AUTO SET UP again" on page 19) • Adjust the convergence again using the FLASH FOCUS button...
Operating Instructions
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... color • Adjust "Color" in the Video menu. (see "Picture Adjustment" on page 26) • Black and white programs cannot be used with the video game software. TV is fixed to one channel • Use "Auto Program" to add receivable channels that are not presently in the Channel Set Up menu. (see the instruction manual supplied with this projection TV. For details, see "Cable" on again. To see "Auto Program" on page 31) Cannot gain enough volume when • Increase the volume at the TV screen...
... color • Adjust "Color" in the Video menu. (see "Picture Adjustment" on page 26) • Black and white programs cannot be used with the video game software. TV is fixed to one channel • Use "Auto Program" to add receivable channels that are not presently in the Channel Set Up menu. (see the instruction manual supplied with this projection TV. For details, see "Cable" on again. To see "Auto Program" on page 31) Cannot gain enough volume when • Increase the volume at the TV screen...
Operating Instructions
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Specifications Projection system 3 picture tubes, 3 lenses, horizontal in-line system Picture tube 7-inch high-brightness monochrome tubes (6.3 raster size), with optical coupling and liquid cooling system Projection lenses High performance, large diameter hybrid lens F1.05 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) 43 inches (KP-43T90) 48 inches (KP-48V90) 53 inches (KP-53V90) 61 inches (KP-61V90) Inputs/outputs VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO 3 IN S VIDEO IN (4-pin ...
Specifications Projection system 3 picture tubes, 3 lenses, horizontal in-line system Picture tube 7-inch high-brightness monochrome tubes (6.3 raster size), with optical coupling and liquid cooling system Projection lenses High performance, large diameter hybrid lens F1.05 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) 43 inches (KP-43T90) 48 inches (KP-48V90) 53 inches (KP-53V90) 61 inches (KP-61V90) Inputs/outputs VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO 3 IN S VIDEO IN (4-pin ...
Operating Instructions
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... Connecting Projection TV to antenna 8 audio system 16 cable 8 cable box 9 cable box and VCR 10 camcorder 14 DTV receiver 14 DVD Player 15 satellite receiver (SAT 12 satellite receiver (SAT) and VCR 13 Sony SAVA series speaker system 17 VCR 10 CONTROL S OUT jack 8 Convergence 19 Current Time 29 D Daylight Savings 29 DISPLAY button 21 DVD connection 15 operation 48 DVD/VTR (FUNCTION 48 E Effect 27 (BBE/Surround/Simulated/Off ) F, G Factory settings 26, 27 Favorite Channel Selecting 33 Setting 32 FLASH FOCUS...
... Connecting Projection TV to antenna 8 audio system 16 cable 8 cable box 9 cable box and VCR 10 camcorder 14 DTV receiver 14 DVD Player 15 satellite receiver (SAT 12 satellite receiver (SAT) and VCR 13 Sony SAVA series speaker system 17 VCR 10 CONTROL S OUT jack 8 Convergence 19 Current Time 29 D Daylight Savings 29 DISPLAY button 21 DVD connection 15 operation 48 DVD/VTR (FUNCTION 48 E Effect 27 (BBE/Surround/Simulated/Off ) F, G Factory settings 26, 27 Favorite Channel Selecting 33 Setting 32 FLASH FOCUS...
