Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of purchase in either its option, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in material or workmanship as fuses or batteries). This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation...
... instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of purchase in either its option, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in material or workmanship as fuses or batteries). This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation...
Operating Instructions
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... building, as close to the point of cable entry as a station logo is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the remote control RM-Y905 MODELS: KP-48V85, KP-53V85, KP-61V85 Please keep the brightness and contrast functions at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your projection TV, make sure...
... building, as close to the point of cable entry as a station logo is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the remote control RM-Y905 MODELS: KP-48V85, KP-53V85, KP-61V85 Please keep the brightness and contrast functions at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your projection TV, make sure...
Operating Instructions
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Remote Control In the instructions that follow, we will refer to control; e.g. Keep this flap unfolded and use this page for SAT, page 57) VOL +/- (page 25) RESET (pages 28, 34, 35) CODE SET (pages 55, 57) DVD operation buttons (page 56) POSITION (page 28) MUTING DVD/ SAT/ POWER VTR CABLE TV PICTURE FUNCTION MODE DVD/VTR SAT/CABLE TV DISPLAY ANT TV/VIDEO 123 456 789 JUMP ENTER 0 ACTIVE AUDIO INDEX VOL MENU FREEZE GUIDE CH RESET CODE SET VTR123DVD...
Remote Control In the instructions that follow, we will refer to control; e.g. Keep this flap unfolded and use this page for SAT, page 57) VOL +/- (page 25) RESET (pages 28, 34, 35) CODE SET (pages 55, 57) DVD operation buttons (page 56) POSITION (page 28) MUTING DVD/ SAT/ POWER VTR CABLE TV PICTURE FUNCTION MODE DVD/VTR SAT/CABLE TV DISPLAY ANT TV/VIDEO 123 456 789 JUMP ENTER 0 ACTIVE AUDIO INDEX VOL MENU FREEZE GUIDE CH RESET CODE SET VTR123DVD...
Operating Instructions
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...9 Connecting a cable TV system/ antenna to a VCR 10 Connecting a VCR and projection TV to a cable box 10 Connecting a satellite receiver (SAT) 11 Connecting a satellite receiver (SAT) and a VCR 12 Connecting a DTV (digital television) receiver 13 Connecting a camcorder 14 Connecting two VCRs for tape editing 15 Connecting a DVD Player 16 Connecting a DVD Player with component video output connectors 16 Connecting an AV receiver 17 Connecting an audio system 18 Connecting a Sony SAVA series speaker system 18 Connecting an amplifier that supports Dolby Pro Logic decoder 19 Using the...
...9 Connecting a cable TV system/ antenna to a VCR 10 Connecting a VCR and projection TV to a cable box 10 Connecting a satellite receiver (SAT) 11 Connecting a satellite receiver (SAT) and a VCR 12 Connecting a DTV (digital television) receiver 13 Connecting a camcorder 14 Connecting two VCRs for tape editing 15 Connecting a DVD Player 16 Connecting a DVD Player with component video output connectors 16 Connecting an AV receiver 17 Connecting an audio system 18 Connecting a Sony SAVA series speaker system 18 Connecting an amplifier that supports Dolby Pro Logic decoder 19 Using the...
Operating Instructions
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... 53 Operating Video Equipment 55 Setting the Manufacturer's Code 55 Operating a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (SAT 57 Setting the Manufacturer's Code 57 Troubleshooting 58 Specifications 60 Index 61 Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are trademarks of your projection TV by other Sony components. • Two Y/PB/PR inputs for your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. SRS (r)® (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) The SRS (r)® (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) is used for models KP-48V85...
... 53 Operating Video Equipment 55 Setting the Manufacturer's Code 55 Operating a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (SAT 57 Setting the Manufacturer's Code 57 Troubleshooting 58 Specifications 60 Index 61 Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are trademarks of your projection TV by other Sony components. • Two Y/PB/PR inputs for your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. SRS (r)® (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) The SRS (r)® (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) is used for models KP-48V85...
Operating Instructions
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... show poor color. To remove dust from the screen, wipe it gently with a dry soft cloth. Consult qualified service personnel. In this manual are written for cleaning. It shows you how to operate the remote control's special functions. 3 Using Your New Projection TV This section shows you the basic skills needed to operate your new projection TV, including Auto Set Up. Instructions in this case, please wait a few hours to...
... show poor color. To remove dust from the screen, wipe it gently with a dry soft cloth. Consult qualified service personnel. In this manual are written for cleaning. It shows you how to operate the remote control's special functions. 3 Using Your New Projection TV This section shows you the basic skills needed to operate your new projection TV, including Auto Set Up. Instructions in this case, please wait a few hours to...
Operating Instructions
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... kind on the serial/ model plate. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it from the wall outlet as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in the operating instructions or service manual. Carefully observe and comply with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will only...
... kind on the serial/ model plate. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it from the wall outlet as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in the operating instructions or service manual. Carefully observe and comply with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will only...
Operating Instructions
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... an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to lightning and power-line surges. Ground clamp Electric service equipment NEC: National Electrical Code Antenna lead-in wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Lightning For added protection for this television receiver during...
... an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to lightning and power-line surges. Ground clamp Electric service equipment NEC: National Electrical Code Antenna lead-in wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Ground clamps 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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... receive using an antenna. Cable and antenna You may be able to program your Sony remote control to view all channels. C 75-ohm coaxial cable • VHF (Rear of projection TV) VHF/UHF IN OUT *Cable box Cable box and cable Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals requiring a cable box* only for certain channels (e.g. Connection is the simplest connection. Notes: • You may find it convenient to use the following set up if your remote control. HBO, SHOWTIME, etc.) *Cable box (Rear...
... receive using an antenna. Cable and antenna You may be able to program your Sony remote control to view all channels. C 75-ohm coaxial cable • VHF (Rear of projection TV) VHF/UHF IN OUT *Cable box Cable box and cable Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals requiring a cable box* only for certain channels (e.g. Connection is the simplest connection. Notes: • You may find it convenient to use the following set up if your remote control. HBO, SHOWTIME, etc.) *Cable box (Rear...
Operating Instructions
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... supplied) 16 Connect PR (red) to Y. S VIDEO Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. (Rear of projection TV) IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R Y PB PR L AUDIO R OUT TV MONITOR AUDIO (VAR/FIX) VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R AUX TO CONVERTER VHF/UHF DVD LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT R-AUDIO 1-L VIDEO S-LINK DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL Connecting a DVD Player with component video output connectors (Lower illustration) 1 Using an AUDIO cable, connect AUDIO of LINE OUT on the DVD Player to AUDIO of VIDEO 4 or 5 IN on the projection TV (White-AUDIO...
... supplied) 16 Connect PR (red) to Y. S VIDEO Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. (Rear of projection TV) IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R Y PB PR L AUDIO R OUT TV MONITOR AUDIO (VAR/FIX) VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R AUX TO CONVERTER VHF/UHF DVD LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT R-AUDIO 1-L VIDEO S-LINK DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL Connecting a DVD Player with component video output connectors (Lower illustration) 1 Using an AUDIO cable, connect AUDIO of LINE OUT on the DVD Player to AUDIO of VIDEO 4 or 5 IN on the projection TV (White-AUDIO...
Operating Instructions
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... Line inputs (e.g. The control items except VOLUME can adjust VOLUME, "Bass," "Treble," "Balance," "MTS/SAP" and "Effect" with the speakers 2 CONTROL S IN 18 For more dynamic sound, connect an audio (Rear of projection TV) system to one of projection TV) IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 S VIDEO CENTER SPEAKER IN VIDEO 40W(NOM) 80W(MAX)16 L (MONO) AUDIO R Y PB PR L AUDIO R OUT TV MONITOR AUDIO (VAR/FIX) VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R CONTROL S OUT S-LINK VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 IN VIDEO 5 S-LINK AUDIO TV MONITOR (VAR/FIX) OUT AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) SAVA series speaker...
... Line inputs (e.g. The control items except VOLUME can adjust VOLUME, "Bass," "Treble," "Balance," "MTS/SAP" and "Effect" with the speakers 2 CONTROL S IN 18 For more dynamic sound, connect an audio (Rear of projection TV) system to one of projection TV) IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 S VIDEO CENTER SPEAKER IN VIDEO 40W(NOM) 80W(MAX)16 L (MONO) AUDIO R Y PB PR L AUDIO R OUT TV MONITOR AUDIO (VAR/FIX) VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R CONTROL S OUT S-LINK VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 IN VIDEO 5 S-LINK AUDIO TV MONITOR (VAR/FIX) OUT AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) SAVA series speaker...
Operating Instructions
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...Sony VCR (DVD). (see "Connecting a cable TV system/antenna to video when you to automatically switch the projection TV's input mode to a VCR" on page 10 or "Connecting a DVD Player with the VCR, satellite receiver, DVD player, LD player and other Sony video equipment for details. (Rear of projection TV) Y PB PR VMC-10HG (not supplied) 1 AUDIO-R AUDIO-L VIDEO IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R Y PB PR L AUDIO R S-LINK VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 IN VIDEO 5 S-LINK Component video outputs Audio outputs AUDIO-R AUDIO-L S-LINK RK-74A (not supplied) LINE...
...Sony VCR (DVD). (see "Connecting a cable TV system/antenna to video when you to automatically switch the projection TV's input mode to a VCR" on page 10 or "Connecting a DVD Player with the VCR, satellite receiver, DVD player, LD player and other Sony video equipment for details. (Rear of projection TV) Y PB PR VMC-10HG (not supplied) 1 AUDIO-R AUDIO-L VIDEO IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R Y PB PR L AUDIO R S-LINK VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 IN VIDEO 5 S-LINK Component video outputs Audio outputs AUDIO-R AUDIO-L S-LINK RK-74A (not supplied) LINE...
Operating Instructions
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... AUTO SET UP, all receivable channels. The AUTO SET UP feature does not apply for installations that all available channels will be displayed on the front panel of the projection TV: - + FLASH FOCUS TV/VIDEO VOLUME - CHANNEL + POWER TIMER/STAND BY 1 Press POWER to preset channels automatically. - to select Español or VOLUME + to the factory settings. CHANNEL + Auto Program "Auto Program" appears and the projection TV starts scanning and presetting channels automatically. You can also set up the projection TV manually. (see "Using the Channel Set Up menu" on the projection...
... AUTO SET UP, all receivable channels. The AUTO SET UP feature does not apply for installations that all available channels will be displayed on the front panel of the projection TV: - + FLASH FOCUS TV/VIDEO VOLUME - CHANNEL + POWER TIMER/STAND BY 1 Press POWER to preset channels automatically. - to select Español or VOLUME + to the factory settings. CHANNEL + Auto Program "Auto Program" appears and the projection TV starts scanning and presetting channels automatically. You can also set up the projection TV manually. (see "Using the Channel Set Up menu" on the projection...
Operating Instructions
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... FLASH FOCUS is completed when the cross pattern becomes white. Basic Set Up (continued) To perform AUTO SET UP again SET UP MENU FLASH FOCUS TV/VIDEO Press SET UP inside the drop-down panel on the projection TV and perform steps 2-4 on the screen in three layers (red, green and blue). Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (FLASH FOCUS) The projection tube image appears on page 23. The FLASH FOCUS feature allows you use your projection TV, be sure to adjust the convergence automatically. The adjustment is working...
... FLASH FOCUS is completed when the cross pattern becomes white. Basic Set Up (continued) To perform AUTO SET UP again SET UP MENU FLASH FOCUS TV/VIDEO Press SET UP inside the drop-down panel on the projection TV and perform steps 2-4 on the screen in three layers (red, green and blue). Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (FLASH FOCUS) The projection tube image appears on page 23. The FLASH FOCUS feature allows you use your projection TV, be sure to adjust the convergence automatically. The adjustment is working...
Operating Instructions
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... receiver's remote control to activate the SAVA Speaker's super woofer mode. 36 SAVA SP: Select to turn off the projection TV speakers and listen to the sound from the projection TV speakers alone. Variable: Sound output varies according to activate the SAVA Speaker's surround mode. "SAVA SP Control" can also adjust the SAVA speaker's volume using VOL +/- Fixed: Sound output is held at a fixed level through the Sony SAVA series speaker system. SAVA SP Control Controls Sony SAVA speaker's mode. Surround Mode: Select to the TV settings. Adjusting...
... receiver's remote control to activate the SAVA Speaker's super woofer mode. 36 SAVA SP: Select to turn off the projection TV speakers and listen to the sound from the projection TV speakers alone. Variable: Sound output varies according to activate the SAVA Speaker's surround mode. "SAVA SP Control" can also adjust the SAVA speaker's volume using VOL +/- Fixed: Sound output is held at a fixed level through the Sony SAVA series speaker system. SAVA SP Control Controls Sony SAVA speaker's mode. Surround Mode: Select to the TV settings. Adjusting...
Operating Instructions
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... projection TV. • Make sure the projection TV's power cord is connected securely to turn it off, then inform qualified Sony personnel or the above Direct Response Center of the number 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 34) • Adjust "Brightness" in the Video menu. (see "Picture Adjustment" on page 34) • Check antenna/cable connections. • Perform AUTO SET UP again using the SET UP button...
... projection TV. • Make sure the projection TV's power cord is connected securely to turn it off, then inform qualified Sony personnel or the above Direct Response Center of the number 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 34) • Adjust "Brightness" in the Video menu. (see "Picture Adjustment" on page 34) • Check antenna/cable connections. • Perform AUTO SET UP again using the SET UP button...
Operating Instructions
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... the Channel Set Up menu. (see "Cable" on page 39) • Use "Auto Program" to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV's memory. (see "Auto Program" on page 39) Cannot gain enough volume when • Increase the volume at the TV screen with an electronic gun or rifle cannot be recorded with the video game software. 59 using a cable box Projection TV malfunctions when • Make sure the projection TV's power cord is connected securely...
... the Channel Set Up menu. (see "Cable" on page 39) • Use "Auto Program" to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV's memory. (see "Auto Program" on page 39) Cannot gain enough volume when • Increase the volume at the TV screen with an electronic gun or rifle cannot be recorded with the video game software. 59 using a cable box Projection TV malfunctions when • Make sure the projection TV's power cord is connected securely...
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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) 48 inches (KP-48V85) 53 inches (KP-53V85) 61 inches (KP-61V85) Inputs/outputs VIDEO 1/3 IN VIDEO 2 INPUT S VIDEO IN (4-pin mini DIN): Y: 1 Vp-p, 75-ohms...
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) 48 inches (KP-48V85) 53 inches (KP-53V85) 61 inches (KP-61V85) Inputs/outputs VIDEO 1/3 IN VIDEO 2 INPUT S VIDEO IN (4-pin mini DIN): Y: 1 Vp-p, 75-ohms...
Operating Instructions
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... DVD/VTR (FUNCTION 55, 56 E Editing using MONITOR OUT ....... 15 Effect 35 (Trusurround/Simulated/Off ) F, G Factory settings 34, 35 Favorite Channel Selecting 41 Setting 40 FLASH FOCUS 24, 43 FREEZE/GUIDE button 26, 29, 31, 32, 57 H, I Hook Ups 8 Hue 34 J, K Joystick 22, 33 JUMP button 26 L Language 42 Learning menus Audio 35 Channel Set Up 38 Set Up 42 Timer 37 Video 34 M Manufacturer code numbers ...... 55-57 MDP operation 56 MENU button...
... DVD/VTR (FUNCTION 55, 56 E Editing using MONITOR OUT ....... 15 Effect 35 (Trusurround/Simulated/Off ) F, G Factory settings 34, 35 Favorite Channel Selecting 41 Setting 40 FLASH FOCUS 24, 43 FREEZE/GUIDE button 26, 29, 31, 32, 57 H, I Hook Ups 8 Hue 34 J, K Joystick 22, 33 JUMP button 26 L Language 42 Learning menus Audio 35 Channel Set Up 38 Set Up 42 Timer 37 Video 34 M Manufacturer code numbers ...... 55-57 MDP operation 56 MENU button...
Operating Instructions
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... Direct Response Center at : (416) 499-SONY (7669) Index (continued) Picture 34 Picture Adjustment 34 (Picture/Brightness/Color/Hue/ Sharpness) Picture and Picture (P&P 30 Picture-in-Picture (PIP 28 PICTURE MODE button 25 PIP/P&P operations ACTIVE B/b 28, 30 AUDIO 29, 31 CH 29, 30 CHANNEL INDEX 32 FREEZE 29, 31 (P & P 30 (PIP 28 POSITION 28 SWAP 29, 31 TV/VIDEO 28, 30 R Remote control 22 Graphic Illustration .... (inside cover) RESET button 28, 34, 35 Printed in Canada contact...
... Direct Response Center at : (416) 499-SONY (7669) Index (continued) Picture 34 Picture Adjustment 34 (Picture/Brightness/Color/Hue/ Sharpness) Picture and Picture (P&P 30 Picture-in-Picture (PIP 28 PICTURE MODE button 25 PIP/P&P operations ACTIVE B/b 28, 30 AUDIO 29, 31 CH 29, 30 CHANNEL INDEX 32 FREEZE 29, 31 (P & P 30 (PIP 28 POSITION 28 SWAP 29, 31 TV/VIDEO 28, 30 R Remote control 22 Graphic Illustration .... (inside cover) RESET button 28, 34, 35 Printed in Canada contact...