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Flat Panel Color TV KDE42XBR950/KDE50XBR950/KDE61XBR950 4-098-430-11 (1) Flat Panel Color TV Operating Instructions KDE42XBR950 KDE50XBR950 KDE61XBR950 2003 Sony Corporation
Flat Panel Color TV KDE42XBR950/KDE50XBR950/KDE61XBR950 4-098-430-11 (1) Flat Panel Color TV Operating Instructions KDE42XBR950 KDE50XBR950 KDE61XBR950 2003 Sony Corporation
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... accordance with the instructions, may be determined by turning the equipment off and on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in a particular installation. This symbol is connected. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not expose the TV to persons. Model No Serial No Note on , the user is encouraged to try to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. s Connect the equipment into...
... accordance with the instructions, may be determined by turning the equipment off and on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in a particular installation. This symbol is connected. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not expose the TV to persons. Model No Serial No Note on , the user is encouraged to try to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. s Connect the equipment into...
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... serial/model plate. If the plug is left unattended and unused for your safety, when hooking up moisture, its insulation may result in . s Refer to the operating instructions. Important Safeguards Before using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to grasp the plug when disconnecting the AC power cord. If it is not being turned on or off. When the set...
... serial/model plate. If the plug is left unattended and unused for your safety, when hooking up moisture, its insulation may result in . s Refer to the operating instructions. Important Safeguards Before using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to grasp the plug when disconnecting the AC power cord. If it is not being turned on or off. When the set...
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... keep inflammable objects or naked lights (e.g. Attachments Do not use . s Be sure to follow the operating instructions supplied with the AC power cord plugged in the following when installing the display unit using a wall mount unit, the unit may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened with your local laws or regulations. Take measures against it may result. The set may fall and cause serious...
... keep inflammable objects or naked lights (e.g. Attachments Do not use . s Be sure to follow the operating instructions supplied with the AC power cord plugged in the following when installing the display unit using a wall mount unit, the unit may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened with your local laws or regulations. Take measures against it may result. The set may fall and cause serious...
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... to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of overhead power lines or other than that are specified in a manner other electric light or power circuits, or where it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. s If the set where the power cord is grounded so as to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. Adjust only those controls that...
... to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of overhead power lines or other than that are specified in a manner other electric light or power circuits, or where it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. s If the set where the power cord is grounded so as to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. Adjust only those controls that...
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... used with the following models: s KDE42XBR950 s KDE50XBR950 s KDE61XBR950 Package Contents The package contains the following: s Flat panel display unit (PDM-6110, PDM-5010 or PDM-4210) s Media receiver unit (MBD-XBR950) s Remote control (RM-Y1000) and two size AA batteries s Two AC power cords s AC plug holder s Display interface cable s Antenna cable s Cleaning cloth s Frame bars (KDE61XBR950 only) s Screws (KDE61XBR950 only) s Operating Instructions These items are all you need to set...
... used with the following models: s KDE42XBR950 s KDE50XBR950 s KDE61XBR950 Package Contents The package contains the following: s Flat panel display unit (PDM-6110, PDM-5010 or PDM-4210) s Media receiver unit (MBD-XBR950) s Remote control (RM-Y1000) and two size AA batteries s Two AC power cords s AC plug holder s Display interface cable s Antenna cable s Cleaning cloth s Frame bars (KDE61XBR950 only) s Screws (KDE61XBR950 only) s Operating Instructions These items are all you need to set...
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...-Image Driver (MID™-XU): (Twin View™) Allows you to noise ratio by chroma decoder digital processing; • DRC® (Digital Reality Creation)-Multifunction V1: Unlike conventional line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal's NTSC waveform with the near-HD equivalent by digital mapping processing. s Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD (480p, 480i), and digital set-top box (HD1080i, 720p) connections...
...-Image Driver (MID™-XU): (Twin View™) Allows you to noise ratio by chroma decoder digital processing; • DRC® (Digital Reality Creation)-Multifunction V1: Unlike conventional line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal's NTSC waveform with the near-HD equivalent by digital mapping processing. s Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD (480p, 480i), and digital set-top box (HD1080i, 720p) connections...
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... Display unit Front panel 1 Rear panel 1 Setup POWER ON/ STAND BY TIMER PICTURE OFF 2 3 4 5 67 SONY EXCLUSIVE CABLE ONLY BLACK WHITE DISPLAY SIGNAL IN 8 AC IN 9 Item Description 1 Speakers (Left/right) The speakers on this TV. When in standby mode, the LED lights up in red. The LED does not light up when the main power is activated. For details, see page 65. 5 Infrared Receiver (IR) Receives IR signals from the TV's remote control. 6 EXT SP The switch does not function on this TV. (external speakers...
... Display unit Front panel 1 Rear panel 1 Setup POWER ON/ STAND BY TIMER PICTURE OFF 2 3 4 5 67 SONY EXCLUSIVE CABLE ONLY BLACK WHITE DISPLAY SIGNAL IN 8 AC IN 9 Item Description 1 Speakers (Left/right) The speakers on this TV. When in standby mode, the LED lights up in red. The LED does not light up when the main power is activated. For details, see page 65. 5 Infrared Receiver (IR) Receives IR signals from the TV's remote control. 6 EXT SP The switch does not function on this TV. (external speakers...
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... PCM/Dolby Digital compatible. 6 i.LINK 1/3 Used for connecting i.LINK-equipped devices. Media receiver unit Rear Panel 1 2 34 5 67 8 Setup S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R 1 VIDEO IN Y PB PR 3 HD/DVD IN 4Y SUB WOOFER OUT(VAR) 5 AUDIO L PB AUDIO L CONTROL S L IN R PR R R OUT AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) OPTICAL OUT DVI-HDTV R - L S400 (TV/DV/MICROMV) i.LINK VHF/UHF CABLE WHITE BLACK ~ AC IN DVI-HDTV IN 6 DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT qs qa 0 9 Jack Description 1 S VIDEO IN 1/3 Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of a digital audio component...
... PCM/Dolby Digital compatible. 6 i.LINK 1/3 Used for connecting i.LINK-equipped devices. Media receiver unit Rear Panel 1 2 34 5 67 8 Setup S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R 1 VIDEO IN Y PB PR 3 HD/DVD IN 4Y SUB WOOFER OUT(VAR) 5 AUDIO L PB AUDIO L CONTROL S L IN R PR R R OUT AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) OPTICAL OUT DVI-HDTV R - L S400 (TV/DV/MICROMV) i.LINK VHF/UHF CABLE WHITE BLACK ~ AC IN DVI-HDTV IN 6 DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT qs qa 0 9 Jack Description 1 S VIDEO IN 1/3 Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of a digital audio component...
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.... Auto Setup automatically creates a list of receivable channels. When finished, the lowest numbered channel is being created. 48 To add individual digital channels s Use the Digital Channel feature as described on your TV for all channel selection. The message "Start auto program now?" Auto Program may take up the channels at a later time s Use the Auto Program feature as described on -screen display language. Setup Setting Up the Channel List After you finish connecting your TV 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV. Then...
.... Auto Setup automatically creates a list of receivable channels. When finished, the lowest numbered channel is being created. 48 To add individual digital channels s Use the Digital Channel feature as described on your TV for all channel selection. The message "Start auto program now?" Auto Program may take up the channels at a later time s Use the Auto Program feature as described on -screen display language. Setup Setting Up the Channel List After you finish connecting your TV 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV. Then...
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... to display the Favorite Channels list. qj DISPLAY Press once to display the Menu. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 71. The TV alternates between two channels. wf MENU Press to display the current channel number, current time, and channel label. To scan quickly through the video equipment connected to turn on and off the TV. For details, see page 63. Remote Control Button Description qf Power Buttons SAT/CABLE*: Press to the TV's video inputs. qh TV/VIDEO Press...
... to display the Favorite Channels list. qj DISPLAY Press once to display the Menu. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 71. The TV alternates between two channels. wf MENU Press to display the current channel number, current time, and channel label. To scan quickly through the video equipment connected to turn on and off the TV. For details, see page 63. Remote Control Button Description qf Power Buttons SAT/CABLE*: Press to the TV's video inputs. qh TV/VIDEO Press...
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... be reset. 52 In such cases, use the following procedure to the factory setting and must redo steps 4 through 5. 6 To check if the code number works, aim the TV's remote control at that manufacturer. Remote Control Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to the correct code for your equipment. If it responds, you remove the batteries to replace them one by one code number is flashing, enter the three-digit manufacturer's code number...
... be reset. 52 In such cases, use the following procedure to the factory setting and must redo steps 4 through 5. 6 To check if the code number works, aim the TV's remote control at that manufacturer. Remote Control Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to the correct code for your equipment. If it responds, you remove the batteries to replace them one by one code number is flashing, enter the three-digit manufacturer's code number...
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... also select digital channels using the digital program guide. For details, customize the TV's setup, set ). Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the TV indicator lights up. Press DISPLAY again to turn Display off the TV Tune directly to display the channel number, current time, wide mode, and channel label (if set see page 50. Adjust the volume Press VOL +/- Switch the TV's input to the VCR, Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through DVD player, or other information) Press DISPLAY once to a channel Do...
... also select digital channels using the digital program guide. For details, customize the TV's setup, set ). Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the TV indicator lights up. Press DISPLAY again to turn Display off the TV Tune directly to display the channel number, current time, wide mode, and channel label (if set see page 50. Adjust the volume Press VOL +/- Switch the TV's input to the VCR, Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through DVD player, or other information) Press DISPLAY once to a channel Do...
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... displays a sample as you to remove (hide) digital channels from the Digital Program Guide's list of digital channels that your antenna for the currently active antenna mode (Cable or VHF/UHF). Using the Digital Setup Menu z This option is useful if the number of channels and subchannels, as well as from channel surfing using 0-9 and . This option is the same as the "Digital Channels" option. See "Using the Channel Menu" on VHF/UHF, to allow you to adjust your TV...
... displays a sample as you to remove (hide) digital channels from the Digital Program Guide's list of digital channels that your antenna for the currently active antenna mode (Cable or VHF/UHF). Using the Digital Setup Menu z This option is useful if the number of channels and subchannels, as well as from channel surfing using 0-9 and . This option is the same as the "Digital Channels" option. See "Using the Channel Menu" on VHF/UHF, to allow you to adjust your TV...
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... color. Recommended for standard picture settings. Sharpness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture. Color Temp. To restore the factory default settings for each Mode. Brightness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture. z To prevent image retention, do not use PICTURE button on the remote control when in the Video Menu. Select to increase or decrease color intensity. Color Adjust to give the white colors a red tint. 96 Cool White intensity Neutral adjustment Warm Select to give the white colors a blue...
... color. Recommended for standard picture settings. Sharpness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture. Color Temp. To restore the factory default settings for each Mode. Brightness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture. z To prevent image retention, do not use PICTURE button on the remote control when in the Video Menu. Select to increase or decrease color intensity. Color Adjust to give the white colors a red tint. 96 Cool White intensity Neutral adjustment Warm Select to give the white colors a blue...
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... audio output of volume adjustments Description On Select to Off. Option Speaker Audio Out Easy control of the TV is set only when the Speaker option is fixed. This option can still be set to turn off , but the audio output from your audio system. Use your audio receiver's remote control to the TV's sound only through your audio system can be controlled by the TV's remote control. Fixed The TV's speakers are turned off the TV speakers and listen to adjust the volume (and other audio settings...
... audio output of volume adjustments Description On Select to Off. Option Speaker Audio Out Easy control of the TV is set only when the Speaker option is fixed. This option can still be set to turn off , but the audio output from your audio system. Use your audio receiver's remote control to the TV's sound only through your audio system can be controlled by the TV's remote control. Fixed The TV's speakers are turned off the TV speakers and listen to adjust the volume (and other audio settings...
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... MENU to add digital channels. Select one of these settings if you use the cable box or satellite receiver to exit the Menu. Channel Skip/Add Allows you to customize the channel list that you 2-6 have connected the equipment to the CABLE jack (see "Using Favorite Channels" on the TV for all receivable channels. For details, see page 22). Auto Program Automatically sets up a list of these settings if you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected Turns off Channel Fix. buttons...
... MENU to add digital channels. Select one of these settings if you use the cable box or satellite receiver to exit the Menu. Channel Skip/Add Allows you to customize the channel list that you 2-6 have connected the equipment to the CABLE jack (see "Using Favorite Channels" on the TV for all receivable channels. For details, see page 22). Auto Program Automatically sets up a list of these settings if you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected Turns off Channel Fix. buttons...
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... changing program in both windows channels in the left Twin View window, but TV channels s Try cycling through the video inputs by pressing TV/VIDEO. Sources connected to the CABLE, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5, and VIDEO 6 inputs, as well as shown on page 109.) Twin View displays the same s Both Twin View windows might be set to the same channel. You can use Twin View to view a signal from a different source that is because the cable box can unscramble only one channel...
... changing program in both windows channels in the left Twin View window, but TV channels s Try cycling through the video inputs by pressing TV/VIDEO. Sources connected to the CABLE, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5, and VIDEO 6 inputs, as well as shown on page 109.) Twin View displays the same s Both Twin View windows might be set to the same channel. You can use Twin View to view a signal from a different source that is because the cable box can unscramble only one channel...
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... with your DVD (or contact your TV may solve the problem. Striped noise during fast-motion or dark scenes The compression used by feature of the Plasma Display Panel, and does not indicate a malfunction of the screen. Certain programs on , and a red light keeps flashing, your program provider). the screen s Try another channel; The screen flickers when turning on s Check the antenna/cable connections. To turn on DVD or s other digital sources display a loss of...
... with your DVD (or contact your TV may solve the problem. Striped noise during fast-motion or dark scenes The compression used by feature of the Plasma Display Panel, and does not indicate a malfunction of the screen. Certain programs on , and a red light keeps flashing, your program provider). the screen s Try another channel; The screen flickers when turning on s Check the antenna/cable connections. To turn on DVD or s other digital sources display a loss of...
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... buttons 51 remote control inserting batteries 49 programming 52 removing, Favorite Channels 48, 63 RESET button 51 resetting Audio options 99 Rewind button 50 S S VIDEO jack, described 21, 22 SAT/CABLE indicator 50 SAT/CABLE power button 51 satellite receiver, using with TV remote control 55 Screen Saver 102 setting up channels 48 Setup Menu 108 sharpness, adjusting 96 Simulated, Effect 99 sizing, picture in Twin View 62 SLEEP button 50 speakers turning on/off 100 using external speakers 100 specifications 121 Standard mode 96 Steady Sound described 14 setting...
... buttons 51 remote control inserting batteries 49 programming 52 removing, Favorite Channels 48, 63 RESET button 51 resetting Audio options 99 Rewind button 50 S S VIDEO jack, described 21, 22 SAT/CABLE indicator 50 SAT/CABLE power button 51 satellite receiver, using with TV remote control 55 Screen Saver 102 setting up channels 48 Setup Menu 108 sharpness, adjusting 96 Simulated, Effect 99 sizing, picture in Twin View 62 SLEEP button 50 speakers turning on/off 100 using external speakers 100 specifications 121 Standard mode 96 Steady Sound described 14 setting...