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...as follows: s Clean the screen with the cooling system of the TV set. Watch your foot or fingers. s Hold the TV tightly when carrying it at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from behind the screen. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as these may hear the noise of fan running, depending ... the lamp unit, but the lamp unit is nearing end of broken glass pieces inside of mild soap and warm water. For the best picture quality, install your viewing position. Please replace the lamp." s In rare instances, the bulb may result in a manner other strong illumination ...
...as follows: s Clean the screen with the cooling system of the TV set. Watch your foot or fingers. s Hold the TV tightly when carrying it at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from behind the screen. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as these may hear the noise of fan running, depending ... the lamp unit, but the lamp unit is nearing end of broken glass pieces inside of mild soap and warm water. For the best picture quality, install your viewing position. Please replace the lamp." s In rare instances, the bulb may result in a manner other strong illumination ...
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... in MENU 55 Using Antenna in MENU 55 Using Settings in MENU 56 Using the Settings Overview 57 Accessing the Picture Settings 59 Selecting Picture Options 59 Accessing the Sound Settings 62 Selecting Sound Options 62 Accessing the Screen Settings 64 Selecting Screen Options 64 Accessing the Channel Settings 66 Selecting Channel Options 66 Accessing the Parental Lock...
... in MENU 55 Using Antenna in MENU 55 Using Settings in MENU 56 Using the Settings Overview 57 Accessing the Picture Settings 59 Selecting Picture Options 59 Accessing the Sound Settings 62 Selecting Sound Options 62 Accessing the Screen Settings 64 Selecting Screen Options 64 Accessing the Channel Settings 66 Selecting Channel Options 66 Accessing the Parental Lock...
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Selecting Parental Lock Options 68 Viewing Blocked Programs 69 Selecting Custom Rating Options 69 Accessing the Setup Settings 71 Selecting Setup Options 71 Programming Caption Vision (CC 74 Other Information Overview 75 Contacting Sony 75 Replacing the Lamp 76 How to Replace the Lamp 76 Troubleshooting 80 Remote Control 80 Picture 81 Sound 82 Channels 82 General 83 PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart 85 Specifications 86 Index Index 88 8
Selecting Parental Lock Options 68 Viewing Blocked Programs 69 Selecting Custom Rating Options 69 Accessing the Setup Settings 71 Selecting Setup Options 71 Programming Caption Vision (CC 74 Other Information Overview 75 Contacting Sony 75 Replacing the Lamp 76 How to Replace the Lamp 76 Troubleshooting 80 Remote Control 80 Picture 81 Sound 82 Channels 82 General 83 PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart 85 Specifications 86 Index Index 88 8
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... picture movement when playing back movies or other video sources on film. ❑ Parental Control: Downloadable digital rating and V-Chip technology allows parents to -analog conversion and stabilizing the signal processing. By adjusting the iris shutter, this Sony's HD LCD projection TV....TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA (R6) batteries. Your personal (Continued) 9 Along with the near-HD equivalent by these programs. ❑ Advanced Iris: Automatically detects the brightness of packaging contents. See page 87 for models KDF-42E2000 (US model only), KDF...
... picture movement when playing back movies or other video sources on film. ❑ Parental Control: Downloadable digital rating and V-Chip technology allows parents to -analog conversion and stabilizing the signal processing. By adjusting the iris shutter, this Sony's HD LCD projection TV....TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA (R6) batteries. Your personal (Continued) 9 Along with the near-HD equivalent by these programs. ❑ Advanced Iris: Automatically detects the brightness of packaging contents. See page 87 for models KDF-42E2000 (US model only), KDF...
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...Replacement" option in the Setup Settings (see page 76. When it may take a while (1 minute or less) before the picture appears. ❑ When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. TIMER indicator is in use. Note the following: ❑ After turning on your TV is When one (see ...and needs to flash in the condition or a problem with a new Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied). ❑ After lamp is replaced, please set , the orange indicator will lit remain lit (will not flash) even when the TV is ready, the green indicator stays on . to replace the lamp...
...Replacement" option in the Setup Settings (see page 76. When it may take a while (1 minute or less) before the picture appears. ❑ When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. TIMER indicator is in use. Note the following: ❑ After turning on your TV is When one (see ...and needs to flash in the condition or a problem with a new Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied). ❑ After lamp is replaced, please set , the orange indicator will lit remain lit (will not flash) even when the TV is ready, the green indicator stays on . to replace the lamp...
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...equipment that is used to connect your equipment for video, be sure to select Video 2 (Component) to Off in the Setup settings to activate both audio and video function for connecting to your equipment's component video (YPBPR) output jacks. "Dolby" and the... Introducing the TV Jack Description 1 HD/DVD IN 2 (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i) Connects to your personal computer. 0 Service Port For service use only. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (4) or the composite video (6) connections. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. qs HD/DVD IN 4/5...
...equipment that is used to connect your equipment for video, be sure to select Video 2 (Component) to Off in the Setup settings to activate both audio and video function for connecting to your equipment's component video (YPBPR) output jacks. "Dolby" and the... Introducing the TV Jack Description 1 HD/DVD IN 2 (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i) Connects to your personal computer. 0 Service Port For service use only. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (4) or the composite video (6) connections. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. qs HD/DVD IN 4/5...
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...(see page 28). After you can receive and view programming you should select the proper Wide Mode setting to display the picture in your TV, follow the basic connections provided in this section. Your TV comes with all types of connectors with the exception of the DVI connector but your... tuner. When the antenna/cable connection is done, you can be connected properly. See "Changing the Wide Screen Mode" on your new LCD Projection TV is necessary when you connect the antenna/cable input using the 75-ohm coaxial cable to this type. Connector type Separate audio connection required...
...(see page 28). After you can receive and view programming you should select the proper Wide Mode setting to display the picture in your TV, follow the basic connections provided in this section. Your TV comes with all types of connectors with the exception of the DVI connector but your... tuner. When the antenna/cable connection is done, you can be connected properly. See "Changing the Wide Screen Mode" on your new LCD Projection TV is necessary when you connect the antenna/cable input using the 75-ohm coaxial cable to this type. Connector type Separate audio connection required...
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Your TV's tuner provides a better picture quality than the output of the splitter to the TV's CABLE jack. 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter's other output...the splitter. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the output jack of your TV when the signal is scrambled. To program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 41...✍ To view scrambled channels, tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use a cable box. Connecting the TV VCR and Cable Box Use this connection you need...
Your TV's tuner provides a better picture quality than the output of the splitter to the TV's CABLE jack. 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter's other output...the splitter. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the output jack of your TV when the signal is scrambled. To program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 41...✍ To view scrambled channels, tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use a cable box. Connecting the TV VCR and Cable Box Use this connection you need...
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... select digital channels (for a set period of time when playing back a recorded program. Watching the TV RETURN Button Descriptions TV/VIDEO SLEEP POWER TV POWER BD/DVD DVR/VCR SAT/CABLE TV FUNCTION Button 1 TV/VIDEO 2 SLEEP ENT JUMP ANT FREEZE MODE SURROUND SOUND PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY GUIDE TOOLS MENU PREV... the remote control. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the TV. When the remote control is set period of time. Use with buttons described above in the multilayer menu item. The TV alternates between the VHF/UHF (antenna) input and the CABLE input. For ...
... select digital channels (for a set period of time when playing back a recorded program. Watching the TV RETURN Button Descriptions TV/VIDEO SLEEP POWER TV POWER BD/DVD DVR/VCR SAT/CABLE TV FUNCTION Button 1 TV/VIDEO 2 SLEEP ENT JUMP ANT FREEZE MODE SURROUND SOUND PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY GUIDE TOOLS MENU PREV... the remote control. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the TV. When the remote control is set period of time. Use with buttons described above in the multilayer menu item. The TV alternates between the VHF/UHF (antenna) input and the CABLE input. For ...
Operating Instructions
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... be used options such as DVD, VCR and others (see page 54). • Adjust or customize TV settings (see page 54). • View signals from external equipment such as : Picture Mode, Sound Mode, Wide Mode, Add to turn on page 57). Press again to Favorites, Caption Vision (CC) ...the Wide Screen Mode setting. Press to access Tools menu with the MENU: • Watch TV (see page 55). • Select channels from the FUNCTION buttons 3. TV/VIDEO SLEEP POWER TV POWER BD/DVD DVR/VCR SAT/CABLE TV FUNCTION ENT JUMP ANT FREEZE MODE SURROUND SOUND PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY GUIDE ...
... be used options such as DVD, VCR and others (see page 54). • Adjust or customize TV settings (see page 54). • View signals from external equipment such as : Picture Mode, Sound Mode, Wide Mode, Add to turn on page 57). Press again to Favorites, Caption Vision (CC) ...the Wide Screen Mode setting. Press to access Tools menu with the MENU: • Watch TV (see page 55). • Select channels from the FUNCTION buttons 3. TV/VIDEO SLEEP POWER TV POWER BD/DVD DVR/VCR SAT/CABLE TV FUNCTION ENT JUMP ANT FREEZE MODE SURROUND SOUND PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY GUIDE ...
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...have a DVD/VCR combo that you must start from the "Manufacturer's Codes" listed on page 42. The selected FUNCTION button (BD/DVR, VCR/DVD or 1 SAT/CABLE) will flash. 2...program any of the label. To check if the code works Aim your remote control to the previous setting. In such cases, use . If the equipment turns on the remote control and press the DISP ...TV FUNCTION ENT JUMP ANT FREEZE MODE SURROUND SOUND PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY GUIDE TOOLS MENU PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY VISUAL SEARCH PAUSE STOP VOL CH MUTING REC REC PAUSE REC STOP BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 Sony...
...have a DVD/VCR combo that you must start from the "Manufacturer's Codes" listed on page 42. The selected FUNCTION button (BD/DVR, VCR/DVD or 1 SAT/CABLE) will flash. 2...program any of the label. To check if the code works Aim your remote control to the previous setting. In such cases, use . If the equipment turns on the remote control and press the DISP ...TV FUNCTION ENT JUMP ANT FREEZE MODE SURROUND SOUND PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY GUIDE TOOLS MENU PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY VISUAL SEARCH PAUSE STOP VOL CH MUTING REC REC PAUSE REC STOP BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 Sony...
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...) Wide Zoom Normal This mode is 4:3 aspect ratio picture with a black bar at each side, Full returns the picture to its original size. Watching the TV Using the WIDE Button Wide screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in the Screen settings. For details, see page 64. z You can... also access the Wide Mode settings in several wide screen modes (16:9 aspect...
...) Wide Zoom Normal This mode is 4:3 aspect ratio picture with a black bar at each side, Full returns the picture to its original size. Watching the TV Using the WIDE Button Wide screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in the Screen settings. For details, see page 64. z You can... also access the Wide Mode settings in several wide screen modes (16:9 aspect...
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... toggle through different wide screen modes to view the signal from your PC, your computer. While in the Screen settings. z Depending on the signal from your TV will display black frame around the picture in various width. Resolution 1152 x 648 or lower WIDE PC Wide Mode : Normal PC Wide Mode : Full 1 PC Wide...
... toggle through different wide screen modes to view the signal from your PC, your computer. While in the Screen settings. z Depending on the signal from your TV will display black frame around the picture in various width. Resolution 1152 x 648 or lower WIDE PC Wide Mode : Normal PC Wide Mode : Full 1 PC Wide...
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.... ✍ A dot appears next to the currently active TV mode (external input, cable TV or antenna TV). 53 The Antenna feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the antenna input. Antenna Settings The Settings feature lets you adjust the Picture, Sound, Screen, Channel, Parental Lock or Setup settings. Using the Menus The MENU screen gives you...
.... ✍ A dot appears next to the currently active TV mode (external input, cable TV or antenna TV). 53 The Antenna feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the antenna input. Antenna Settings The Settings feature lets you adjust the Picture, Sound, Screen, Channel, Parental Lock or Setup settings. Using the Menus The MENU screen gives you...
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Unavailable options are performed. Using Settings in MENU The Settings feature lets you can adjust vary depending on page 57. Navigating Through Settings The Settings screen provides access to the features: 1 Press . 2 Select . 3 Highlight the item: Picture, Sound, Screen, Channel, Parental Lock, Setup. 4 Press to the settings screen where most of advanced settings and adjustments are grayed out. 56 See "Overview " on the situation. To exit Settings, press . ✍ The options you enter to select an option.
Unavailable options are performed. Using Settings in MENU The Settings feature lets you can adjust vary depending on page 57. Navigating Through Settings The Settings screen provides access to the features: 1 Press . 2 Select . 3 Highlight the item: Picture, Sound, Screen, Channel, Parental Lock, Setup. 4 Press to the settings screen where most of advanced settings and adjustments are grayed out. 56 See "Overview " on the situation. To exit Settings, press . ✍ The options you enter to select an option.
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...Area Horizontal Center Vertical Center Vertical Size Full Full 1 On Off Normal 0 0 0 The Settings give you access to set/change Picture Mode (page 59) Reset (page 59) Advanced Iris (page 59) Picture (page 60) Brightness (page 60) Color (page 60) Hue (page 60) Color ... on-screen menu color shown in the manual is different from the default setting (translucent) of your TV, see a different Setting options on your screen. Using the Settings Using the Settings Overview Settings Picture Antenna Picture Exit: MENU Picture Mode Reset Advanced Iris Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp.
...Area Horizontal Center Vertical Center Vertical Size Full Full 1 On Off Normal 0 0 0 The Settings give you access to set/change Picture Mode (page 59) Reset (page 59) Advanced Iris (page 59) Picture (page 60) Brightness (page 60) Color (page 60) Hue (page 60) Color ... on-screen menu color shown in the manual is different from the default setting (translucent) of your TV, see a different Setting options on your screen. Using the Settings Using the Settings Overview Settings Picture Antenna Picture Exit: MENU Picture Mode Reset Advanced Iris Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp.
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... the remote control. Standard Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Recommended for your TV viewing. These options are automatically saved after each selection. This allows you can alter the Picture settings (Picture, Brightness, Color, etc.) for each Picture Mode and each video input. ✍ You may set up a Picture Mode (Vivid, Standard, Custom) independently for each type...
... the remote control. Standard Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Recommended for your TV viewing. These options are automatically saved after each selection. This allows you can alter the Picture settings (Picture, Brightness, Color, etc.) for each Picture Mode and each video input. ✍ You may set up a Picture Mode (Vivid, Standard, Custom) independently for each type...
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...and bottom of Text 1-4. it could be station trouble. No color/dark picture/color is ❏ Adjust the Color option in the Picture setting (see page 60). Dotted lines or stripes ❏ Adjust the antenna. ❏ Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair dryers.... option in . ❏ Press POWER on and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may solve the problem. Call your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in the Setup setting and no text is available. (See page 71 to reset Setup selections.) To turn ...
...and bottom of Text 1-4. it could be station trouble. No color/dark picture/color is ❏ Adjust the Color option in the Picture setting (see page 60). Dotted lines or stripes ❏ Adjust the antenna. ❏ Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair dryers.... option in . ❏ Press POWER on and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may solve the problem. Call your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in the Setup setting and no text is available. (See page 71 to reset Setup selections.) To turn ...
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... projection lamp when the power is a natural rise in the Sound setting (see page 72). Release the POWER button then release the M button. it cannot be used at high altitudes, set to come back after the dust or obstacles are no obstacles in the Picture setting...to your local Sony Service Center. How to the TV Cannot operate the setting ❏ If a setting option appears in red ❏ Replace the lamp (see page 68), enter the following master password: 4357. video equipment connected to restore Picture settings ❏ Select Reset setting option while in...
... projection lamp when the power is a natural rise in the Sound setting (see page 72). Release the POWER button then release the M button. it cannot be used at high altitudes, set to come back after the dust or obstacles are no obstacles in the Picture setting...to your local Sony Service Center. How to the TV Cannot operate the setting ❏ If a setting option appears in red ❏ Replace the lamp (see page 68), enter the following master password: 4357. video equipment connected to restore Picture settings ❏ Select Reset setting option while in...
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... O Off, turning off the TV 17 On, turning on the TV 17 P, Q Parental Control, described 9 Parental Lock settings 58, 68 Password, changing 69 PC Wide Mode 64 Personal Computer connecting 35 Picture 60 PICTURE button 40 Picture Mode Custom 59 Standard 59 Vivid 59 Picture settings 57, 59 POWER button 17... POWER/STANDBY LED 17 Problems, Troubleshooting 80- 83 Product Information 73 Program Guide 48 Program Options menu 48 R Ratings setting 69 viewing blocked programs 69 Remote control inserting batteries 38 programming 41-42 Removing channels from...
... O Off, turning off the TV 17 On, turning on the TV 17 P, Q Parental Control, described 9 Parental Lock settings 58, 68 Password, changing 69 PC Wide Mode 64 Personal Computer connecting 35 Picture 60 PICTURE button 40 Picture Mode Custom 59 Standard 59 Vivid 59 Picture settings 57, 59 POWER button 17... POWER/STANDBY LED 17 Problems, Troubleshooting 80- 83 Product Information 73 Program Guide 48 Program Options menu 48 R Ratings setting 69 viewing blocked programs 69 Remote control inserting batteries 38 programming 41-42 Removing channels from...