The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... resulting light is projected through a single LCD panel or three individual LCD panels for red, green and blue-can be individually adjusted. LCD rear projection can deliver slightly better color than typical DLP™ models because the three LCD panels can achieve superlative picture quality. Black levels and contrast still cannot match today's best CRTs. The Sony Guide to like-new brightness levels. Easy bulb replacement by the user brings the television back to Home Theater 23 The LCD panels...
... resulting light is projected through a single LCD panel or three individual LCD panels for red, green and blue-can be individually adjusted. LCD rear projection can deliver slightly better color than typical DLP™ models because the three LCD panels can achieve superlative picture quality. Black levels and contrast still cannot match today's best CRTs. The Sony Guide to like-new brightness levels. Easy bulb replacement by the user brings the television back to Home Theater 23 The LCD panels...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... 4:3. Aspect ratio. ATSC. Chrominance is the best method for DVD players and compatible satellite receivers. Composite video puts color information (chrominance) together with black bars at the top and bottom) of Red, Green and Blue for Digital Television (DTV) broadcasting in composite video connections, but it creates the illusion that preserves the integrity of TV screen width to Home Theater 46 For proper playback, the image needs to an A/V receiver...
... 4:3. Aspect ratio. ATSC. Chrominance is the best method for DVD players and compatible satellite receivers. Composite video puts color information (chrominance) together with black bars at the top and bottom) of Red, Green and Blue for Digital Television (DTV) broadcasting in composite video connections, but it creates the illusion that preserves the integrity of TV screen width to Home Theater 46 For proper playback, the image needs to an A/V receiver...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... programming on a standard 4:3 screen. Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. Random, unwanted interference with the signal to 5.1 channels of unwanted color. In video, noise is now used in the larger picture, a technician must sometimes shift The Sony Guide to generate brightness. NTSC is picture "snow," random flecks or specks of full-quality sound. A method of 525 gross scanning lines per second and the television raster of connecting high-quality digital audio from the program guide...
... programming on a standard 4:3 screen. Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. Random, unwanted interference with the signal to 5.1 channels of unwanted color. In video, noise is now used in the larger picture, a technician must sometimes shift The Sony Guide to generate brightness. NTSC is picture "snow," random flecks or specks of full-quality sound. A method of 525 gross scanning lines per second and the television raster of connecting high-quality digital audio from the program guide...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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.... Personal Video Recorder (PVR). Projection. A television display system that fills their own power amplifier. S-Video connection. Resolution. Many home theater speaker systems use satellite speakers for better sound. the point of video signal detail for source material, transmission channels, recorders and displays. Others appreciate a picture that projects the image as light onto a screen. System that handles only bass frequencies (typically 200 Hz and below). A flat panel television display type in "lines of modern surround sound systems...
.... Personal Video Recorder (PVR). Projection. A television display system that fills their own power amplifier. S-Video connection. Resolution. Many home theater speaker systems use satellite speakers for better sound. the point of video signal detail for source material, transmission channels, recorders and displays. Others appreciate a picture that projects the image as light onto a screen. System that handles only bass frequencies (typically 200 Hz and below). A flat panel television display type in "lines of modern surround sound systems...
Component Setup Guide
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... receivable channels. 3 Follow the instructions under "Programming the Remote Control" on your components that came with your DVD player has a DVI jack, use that instead of the video connections shown here. Cable Box IN OUT LINE IN IN LINE OUT OUT R L VIDEO AUDIO VCR Before You Get Started • Review the following chart to determine which diagram to use that include an A/V receiver can often be very complex, so check your DVD player to the TV's VIDEO 5 inputs...
... receivable channels. 3 Follow the instructions under "Programming the Remote Control" on your components that came with your DVD player has a DVI jack, use that instead of the video connections shown here. Cable Box IN OUT LINE IN IN LINE OUT OUT R L VIDEO AUDIO VCR Before You Get Started • Review the following chart to determine which diagram to use that include an A/V receiver can often be very complex, so check your DVD player to the TV's VIDEO 5 inputs...
Component Setup Guide
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... diagram if you are not using a cable box, connect your cable box has a DVI jack, use that instead of the video connections shown here. MUTING SLEEP SAT/CABLE POWER SAT/CABLE POWER button (outside cover and set the A/V slide switch to the VCR's RF IN jack. MUTING SLEEP SAT/CABLE POWER TV/VCR VCR/DVD VCR/DVD POWER button (inside cover) If you enter a new code number, the code number you come to control with that manufacturer. IN OUT High Definition Cable Box IN LINE IN LINE OUT OUT R L VIDEO AUDIO...
... diagram if you are not using a cable box, connect your cable box has a DVI jack, use that instead of the video connections shown here. MUTING SLEEP SAT/CABLE POWER SAT/CABLE POWER button (outside cover and set the A/V slide switch to the VCR's RF IN jack. MUTING SLEEP SAT/CABLE POWER TV/VCR VCR/DVD VCR/DVD POWER button (inside cover) If you enter a new code number, the code number you come to control with that manufacturer. IN OUT High Definition Cable Box IN LINE IN LINE OUT OUT R L VIDEO AUDIO...
Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... must pay for a period of a service problem, or for all labor charges. 2. This warranty does not cover customer 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 protection, to any Sony authorized service facility. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY...
... must pay for a period of a service problem, or for all labor charges. 2. This warranty does not cover customer 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 protection, to any Sony authorized service facility. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY...
Primary User Manual
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... the cord. ❑ For details concerning safety precautions, see "Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (Flash Focus)" on the screen, keep the brightness and contrast functions at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to fit into the outlet, contact your dealer. ❑ If any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the instructions...
... the cord. ❑ For details concerning safety precautions, see "Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (Flash Focus)" on the screen, keep the brightness and contrast functions at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to fit into the outlet, contact your dealer. ❑ If any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the instructions...
Primary User Manual
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... warm water. If the picture becomes dark after using the projection TV for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near water - Accessories Do not place the set off . 3 Use only a cart or stand recommended by Sony for cleaning. Always turn the set on the set or described in the operating instructions or service manual. For the set with a soft cloth. Overloading...
... warm water. If the picture becomes dark after using the projection TV for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near water - Accessories Do not place the set off . 3 Use only a cart or stand recommended by Sony for cleaning. Always turn the set on the set or described in the operating instructions or service manual. For the set with a soft cloth. Overloading...
Primary User Manual
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... mast and supporting structure, grounding of the set , and to protect it is exposed to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Refer all servicing to lightning and power-line surges. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are specified in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the lead-in performance, it can come in fire, electric shock or other controls may expose...
... mast and supporting structure, grounding of the set , and to protect it is exposed to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Refer all servicing to lightning and power-line surges. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are specified in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the lead-in performance, it can come in fire, electric shock or other controls may expose...
Primary User Manual
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... 34 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 36 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 38 Digital TV Set-Top Box with Component Video Connectors 39 Camcorder 40 Audio Receiver 41 Using the CONTROL S Feature 42 Setting Up the Channel List 43 Using Auto Setup 43 Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (Flash Focus 44 Adjusting the Convergence Manually 45 Notes on Adjusting the Convergence Manually 46 Using the Remote Control Overview ...47 Inserting Batteries 47 Button Descriptions 48 Programming the Remote Control 51 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 53...
... 34 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 36 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 38 Digital TV Set-Top Box with Component Video Connectors 39 Camcorder 40 Audio Receiver 41 Using the CONTROL S Feature 42 Setting Up the Channel List 43 Using Auto Setup 43 Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (Flash Focus 44 Adjusting the Convergence Manually 45 Notes on Adjusting the Convergence Manually 46 Using the Remote Control Overview ...47 Inserting Batteries 47 Button Descriptions 48 Programming the Remote Control 51 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 53...
Primary User Manual
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... digital camcorders. Most components (VCRs, DVD players, etc.) come with your new projection TV, the package contains a remote control and two AA batteries. If you want to set up a complex system, you need to set up and operate the projection TV in its basic configuration. This results in wide screen (16:9) mode. ❑ DRC® (Digital Reality Creation) Multifunction V1: Unlike conventional line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal...
... digital camcorders. Most components (VCRs, DVD players, etc.) come with your new projection TV, the package contains a remote control and two AA batteries. If you want to set up a complex system, you need to set up and operate the projection TV in its basic configuration. This results in wide screen (16:9) mode. ❑ DRC® (Digital Reality Creation) Multifunction V1: Unlike conventional line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal...
Primary User Manual
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... Primary RF input that has S VIDEO. This VHF/UHF output jack lets you are connected, you need to switch between scrambled channels (coming through your stereo system. 6 HD/DVD IN 5/6 Connect to your cable box input jack. When two VCRs are watching to your DVD player's or digital set to VIDEO 5-7). 5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your VCR or other video component. The DVI-HDTV input terminal is...
... Primary RF input that has S VIDEO. This VHF/UHF output jack lets you are connected, you need to switch between scrambled channels (coming through your stereo system. 6 HD/DVD IN 5/6 Connect to your cable box input jack. When two VCRs are watching to your DVD player's or digital set to VIDEO 5-7). 5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your VCR or other video component. The DVI-HDTV input terminal is...
Primary User Manual
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... cable box's input jack. (The TV's internal converter lets you need for an external splitter.) 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box's output jack to lock in a specific channel. Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control. Cable box Coaxial cable AUX IN OUT 3 2 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) 1 TO CONVERTER TV VHF/UHF CATV cable (unscrambled channels) Notes on page 78. Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the cable box pages 51-52. operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching of TV channels When using the cable box...
... cable box's input jack. (The TV's internal converter lets you need for an external splitter.) 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box's output jack to lock in a specific channel. Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control. Cable box Coaxial cable AUX IN OUT 3 2 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) 1 TO CONVERTER TV VHF/UHF CATV cable (unscrambled channels) Notes on page 78. Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the cable box pages 51-52. operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching of TV channels When using the cable box...
Primary User Manual
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... reset. SETUP SETUP SETUP 51 If it responds, you previously entered at the equipment and press the POWER button that equipment. MUTING SLEEP SAT/CABLE POWER SYSTEM OFF TV/VCR VCR/DVD FREEZE SELECT Sony Equipment Beta, Ed Beta VCRs 8 mm VCR VHS VCR DVD player Switch Position on page 52, and find the three-digit code number for your equipment with that corresponds with the supplied remote control. SETUP SETUP Remote Control Programming the Remote Control...
... reset. SETUP SETUP SETUP 51 If it responds, you previously entered at the equipment and press the POWER button that equipment. MUTING SLEEP SAT/CABLE POWER SYSTEM OFF TV/VCR VCR/DVD FREEZE SELECT Sony Equipment Beta, Ed Beta VCRs 8 mm VCR VHS VCR DVD player Switch Position on page 52, and find the three-digit code number for your equipment with that corresponds with the supplied remote control. SETUP SETUP Remote Control Programming the Remote Control...
Primary User Manual
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... to change settings. Select one of your TV's channel setting to 2-6 and use the cable box or satellite receiver to the VHF/UHF jack. SETUP Menus SETUP 78 Off Select if you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected Auto Program Off Turns off Channel Fix. 2-6 "Fix" your favorite channels. Press an option. SETUP SETUP SETU P Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick B or b to change channels. Automatically sets up a list of these settings if you set up the channel list...
... to change settings. Select one of your TV's channel setting to 2-6 and use the cable box or satellite receiver to the VHF/UHF jack. SETUP Menus SETUP 78 Off Select if you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected Auto Program Off Turns off Channel Fix. 2-6 "Fix" your favorite channels. Press an option. SETUP SETUP SETU P Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick B or b to change channels. Automatically sets up a list of these settings if you set up the channel list...
Primary User Manual
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... TV's screen to display less detail than 16:9 (this feature, set the Caption Vision option to select closed captioning, select CC1 instead of the screen. picture (screen lit), ❏ Adjust the Brightness option in the Video Menu (see page 72). good sound ❏ Check the antenna/cable connections. it could be station trouble. or stripes ❏ Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair- "Black box" on , and a red light keeps flashing...
... TV's screen to display less detail than 16:9 (this feature, set the Caption Vision option to select closed captioning, select CC1 instead of the screen. picture (screen lit), ❏ Adjust the Brightness option in the Video Menu (see page 72). good sound ❏ Check the antenna/cable connections. it could be station trouble. or stripes ❏ Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair- "Black box" on , and a red light keeps flashing...
Primary User Manual
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DVI-HDTV 17, 95 E Effect button 50 ENTER button 49, 56 F Fast-forward button 50 Favorite Channels clearing 62 in remote 47 bilingual audio 74 blocking programs. See ratings. DVD player using with TV remote control 54 with TV remote control 54 Caption Vision 83 carrying the TV 12 CATV. Index 0-9 buttons 49, 56 16:9 aspect ratio 58 4:3 aspect ratio 58 4:3 Default settings 77 A Advanced Video 73 ANT button 48, 56 antenna, connecting 19 Audio Menu 71, 74 Audio Out 75 audio receiver, connecting 41...
DVI-HDTV 17, 95 E Effect button 50 ENTER button 49, 56 F Fast-forward button 50 Favorite Channels clearing 62 in remote 47 bilingual audio 74 blocking programs. See ratings. DVD player using with TV remote control 54 with TV remote control 54 Caption Vision 83 carrying the TV 12 CATV. Index 0-9 buttons 49, 56 16:9 aspect ratio 58 4:3 aspect ratio 58 4:3 Default settings 77 A Advanced Video 73 ANT button 48, 56 antenna, connecting 19 Audio Menu 71, 74 Audio Out 75 audio receiver, connecting 41...
Primary User Manual
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... remote control inserting batteries 47 programming 51-52 removing, Favorite Channels 62 RESET button 48 resetting Audio options 74 Rewind button 50 rotate picture, Memory Stick 70 SETUP Menus Other Info 98 Play button 50 POWER button 14, 15 powering on/off the TV 14, 15 on, turning on the TV 14, 15 P Parent Menu 71, 80 parental control, described 10 password, changing 80 Pause button 50 PIC MODE button 49 picture contrast, adjusting 72 Picture in Picture. See Twin View...
... remote control inserting batteries 47 programming 51-52 removing, Favorite Channels 62 RESET button 48 resetting Audio options 74 Rewind button 50 rotate picture, Memory Stick 70 SETUP Menus Other Info 98 Play button 50 POWER button 14, 15 powering on/off the TV 14, 15 on, turning on the TV 14, 15 P Parent Menu 71, 80 parental control, described 10 password, changing 80 Pause button 50 PIC MODE button 49 picture contrast, adjusting 72 Picture in Picture. See Twin View...
Primary User Manual
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... timers, setting 84 transport buttons 50 treble, adjusting 74 troubleshooting 90-94 TruSurround 74 TruSurround, Effect 74 turning on/off the TV 14, 15 TV FUNCTION button 48, 56 TV POWER button 49, 56 TV/VCR button 50 TV/VIDEO button 48, 56 Twin View described 10 using 59-61 Twin View button 49 U Uniform Brightness Screen 10 V Variable audio setting 75 VCR using with TV remote control 53 with cable box, connecting 28 with cable, connecting 26 with satellite receiver, connecting 34 VCR/DVD button 50 Vertical Center, adjusting...
... timers, setting 84 transport buttons 50 treble, adjusting 74 troubleshooting 90-94 TruSurround 74 TruSurround, Effect 74 turning on/off the TV 14, 15 TV FUNCTION button 48, 56 TV POWER button 49, 56 TV/VCR button 50 TV/VIDEO button 48, 56 Twin View described 10 using 59-61 Twin View button 49 U Uniform Brightness Screen 10 V Variable audio setting 75 VCR using with TV remote control 53 with cable box, connecting 28 with cable, connecting 26 with satellite receiver, connecting 34 VCR/DVD button 50 Vertical Center, adjusting...