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... Surface The screen surface has a special coating to direct illumination or direct sunlight. This is low. s The picture quality may hear a noticeable pop sound. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as the original parts. s In rare instances, the bulb may pop inside the lamp unit, but the... cloth, or solvent such as alcohol, benzene or thinner, as thinner or benzine for cleaning. s Clean the cabinet of the TV. Unplug the set by the manufacturer that he has used batteries according to moisten the cleaning cloth. For Safety Be Careful When Moving the...
... Surface The screen surface has a special coating to direct illumination or direct sunlight. This is low. s The picture quality may hear a noticeable pop sound. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as the original parts. s In rare instances, the bulb may pop inside the lamp unit, but the... cloth, or solvent such as alcohol, benzene or thinner, as thinner or benzine for cleaning. s Clean the cabinet of the TV. Unplug the set by the manufacturer that he has used batteries according to moisten the cleaning cloth. For Safety Be Careful When Moving the...
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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 quality from younger viewers. ❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Inputs: Provide an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any video source by minimizing the signal deterioration caused by digital-to-analog conversion and stabilizing the signal processing. Your personal (Continued) 9 By adjusting the iris shutter, this Sony's HD LCD projection TV...
... picture quality from younger viewers. ❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Inputs: Provide an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any video source by minimizing the signal deterioration caused by digital-to-analog conversion and stabilizing the signal processing. Your personal (Continued) 9 By adjusting the iris shutter, this Sony's HD LCD projection TV...
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... 76 and 73). ✍ The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV. Projection Lamp How to turn on 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 securely attached, the TV will turn on your attention. Please replace the lamp." If there is a change in the condition or a problem with any lamp, it may take a while (1 minute or less) before the picture appears. ❑ When the projection lamp wears out, the ...
... 76 and 73). ✍ The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV. Projection Lamp How to turn on 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 securely attached, the TV will turn on your attention. Please replace the lamp." If there is a change in the condition or a problem with any lamp, it may take a while (1 minute or less) before the picture appears. ❑ When the projection lamp wears out, the ...
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... HDMI/ R-AUDIO-L HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, A/V receiver as well as camcorder or other video equipment which...page 19).When Auto is PCM/Dolby Digital (OPTICAL) OUT compatible. Introducing the TV Jack Description 1 HD/DVD IN 2 (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i) Connects to your audio or video equipment. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the composite video (6). 5 VHF/UHF CABLE RF input that is...
... HDMI/ R-AUDIO-L HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, A/V receiver as well as camcorder or other video equipment which...page 19).When Auto is PCM/Dolby Digital (OPTICAL) OUT compatible. Introducing the TV Jack Description 1 HD/DVD IN 2 (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i) Connects to your audio or video equipment. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the composite video (6). 5 VHF/UHF CABLE RF input that is...
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...of connectors with the exception of channels you should select the proper Wide Mode setting to this type. To display clear, crisp pictures, your TV must perform an Initial Setup so your TV will create a list of the DVI connector but your cable box or satellite... adapter is necessary when you must be equipped with your TV. When connecting your TV, use the inputs that provide the best video performance, as described below. Connecting the TV Overview For optimum picture performance, your new LCD Projection TV is capable of video connectors available these days. Advanced connection...
...of connectors with the exception of channels you should select the proper Wide Mode setting to this type. To display clear, crisp pictures, your TV must perform an Initial Setup so your TV will create a list of the DVI connector but your cable box or satellite... adapter is necessary when you must be equipped with your TV. When connecting your TV, use the inputs that provide the best video performance, as described below. Connecting the TV Overview For optimum picture performance, your new LCD Projection TV is capable of video connectors available these days. Advanced connection...
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...Sony remote control to operate your cable box, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 41. ❑ Use the TV's remote control to change channels on your cable box when the signal is scrambled. Disconnect all of them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels) and you can: ❑ Use the TV...to change channels on page 28. ✍ To view scrambled channels, tune the TV to the channel the cable box is not scrambled. Your TV's tuner provides a better picture quality than the output of your TV when the signal is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use a cable box. With ...
...Sony remote control to operate your cable box, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 41. ❑ Use the TV's remote control to change channels on your cable box when the signal is scrambled. Disconnect all of them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels) and you can: ❑ Use the TV...to change channels on page 28. ✍ To view scrambled channels, tune the TV to the channel the cable box is not scrambled. Your TV's tuner provides a better picture quality than the output of your TV when the signal is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use a cable box. With ...
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.... When FUNCTION is set period of the live TV 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... Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the TV. Use with buttons described above in fast forward mode. Press RETURN to either close the menu screen or move back to select digital channels (for flat setting. m (fast reverse): Press to operate the external equipment...
.... When FUNCTION is set period of the live TV 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... Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the TV. Use with buttons described above in fast forward mode. Press RETURN to either close the menu screen or move back to select digital channels (for flat setting. m (fast reverse): Press to operate the external equipment...
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...Description To be also accessed in the Video menu. For details, see Using the Settings on /off the TV. For details, see "Selecting Picture Options" on /off . To scan quickly through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Custom. Press to select the function of the connected equipment.... See page 72 for TV) Press to cycle through channels, press and hold down either +/- 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 TOOLS RETURN MENU PREV ...
...Description To be also accessed in the Video menu. For details, see Using the Settings on /off the TV. For details, see "Selecting Picture Options" on /off . To scan quickly through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Custom. Press to select the function of the connected equipment.... See page 72 for TV) Press to cycle through channels, press and hold down either +/- 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 TOOLS RETURN MENU PREV ...
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...the programming is completed. If you have programmed for your TV remote control, you can still program any of the label. 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 TOOLS MENU PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY...41 If the equipment turns on page 42. Sony video equipment. 2 Find the three-digit code for your VCR. TV ✍ In some cases, you may not be programmed to the previous setting. If more than one of the buttons regardless of your TV's remote control at the equipment, and press ...
...the programming is completed. If you have programmed for your TV remote control, you can still program any of the label. 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 TOOLS MENU PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY...41 If the equipment turns on page 42. Sony video equipment. 2 Find the three-digit code for your VCR. TV ✍ In some cases, you may not be programmed to the previous setting. If more than one of the buttons regardless of your TV's remote control at the equipment, and press ...
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... 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. z You can also access the Wide Mode settings in several wide screen modes (16:9 aspect...
... 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. z You can also access the Wide Mode settings in several wide screen modes (16:9 aspect...
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For details, see page 64. While in various width. z Depending on the signal from your PC, your TV will display black frame around the picture in the PC Mode, press the WIDE button to toggle through different wide screen modes to view the signal from your computer. Resolution 1152 x 648 ...:9 PC format Incoming PC signal Normal Full 1 Full 2 Zoom 50 Using the WIDE Button in PC Mode z You can also access the PC Wide Mode settings in the Screen...
For details, see page 64. While in various width. z Depending on the signal from your PC, your TV will display black frame around the picture in the PC Mode, press the WIDE button to toggle through different wide screen modes to view the signal from your computer. Resolution 1152 x 648 ...:9 PC format Incoming PC signal Normal Full 1 Full 2 Zoom 50 Using the WIDE Button in PC Mode z You can also access the PC Wide Mode settings in the Screen...
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... For details, see page 54. For details, see page 56. ✍ A dot appears next to your TV, such as a DVD player. Favorites C Cable The Cable feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the ...cable input. The Antenna feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the antenna input. Antenna Settings The Settings feature lets you specify. External Inputs The Favorites feature lets you select programs from a list of up... that is connected to 16 favorite channels that you adjust the Picture, Sound, Screen, Channel, Parental Lock or Setup settings.
... For details, see page 54. For details, see page 56. ✍ A dot appears next to your TV, such as a DVD player. Favorites C Cable The Cable feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the ...cable input. The Antenna feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the antenna input. Antenna Settings The Settings feature lets you specify. External Inputs The Favorites feature lets you select programs from a list of up... that is connected to 16 favorite channels that you adjust the Picture, Sound, Screen, Channel, Parental Lock or Setup settings.
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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 To exit Settings, press . ✍ The options you enter to select an option. See "Overview " on the situation. 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 To exit Settings, press . ✍ The options you enter to select an option. See "Overview " on the situation. Unavailable options are performed.
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... the Settings Overview Settings Picture Antenna Picture Exit: MENU Picture Mode Reset Advanced Iris Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp. Settings displayed here are with the 720p signal.) Allows you may see "Menu Color" on page 73. (Depending on your TV, see a different Setting options on the signal tuned, you to the following features: The on-screen menu color...
... the Settings Overview Settings Picture Antenna Picture Exit: MENU Picture Mode Reset Advanced Iris Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp. Settings displayed here are with the 720p signal.) Allows you may see "Menu Color" on page 73. (Depending on your TV, see a different Setting options on the signal tuned, you to the following features: The on-screen menu color...
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... that have larger variation in brightness from one Picture Mode to select Antenna Picture Custom settings Exit: MENU Picture Mode Reset Advanced Iris Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp. Your Picture Mode settings are best suited for your TV viewing. By selecting the iris option, you to customize the Picture Mode setting for viewing programs that often change between bright...
... that have larger variation in brightness from one Picture Mode to select Antenna Picture Custom settings Exit: MENU Picture Mode Reset Advanced Iris Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp. Your Picture Mode settings are best suited for your TV viewing. By selecting the iris option, you to customize the Picture Mode setting for viewing programs that often change between bright...
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... and is plugged in. ❏ Press POWER on the front of the TV. ❏ Press TV/VIDEO to cycle through the connected video sources. ❏ Try another channel; This is due to your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is normal for certain ...may cause your TV may solve the problem. Picture Problem Possible Remedies No picture (screen not lit), no ❏ If your TV does not turn off this is especially common with your DVD (or contact your screen. Dark, poor or no picture ❏ Adjust the Picture Mode option in the Picture setting (see page...
... and is plugged in. ❏ Press POWER on the front of the TV. ❏ Press TV/VIDEO to cycle through the connected video sources. ❏ Try another channel; This is due to your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is normal for certain ...may cause your TV may solve the problem. Picture Problem Possible Remedies No picture (screen not lit), no ❏ If your TV does not turn off this is especially common with your DVD (or contact your screen. Dark, poor or no picture ❏ Adjust the Picture Mode option in the Picture setting (see page...
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...cable box. If the message still appears after the TV is not a defect. to factory settings How to Normal (see page 59). When the timer is set Cooling Mode to restore Sound settings ❏ Select Reset setting option while in the Picture setting (see page 73). Cannot record digital channels ❏... TV Cannot operate the setting ❏ If a setting option appears in front of the optical unit. video equipment connected to High, the cooling fan runs faster and its projection lamp when the power is turned off , then back on the rear and both sides of your local Sony ...
...cable box. If the message still appears after the TV is not a defect. to factory settings How to Normal (see page 59). When the timer is set Cooling Mode to restore Sound settings ❏ Select Reset setting option while in the Picture setting (see page 73). Cannot record digital channels ❏... TV Cannot operate the setting ❏ If a setting option appears in front of the optical unit. video equipment connected to High, the cooling fan runs faster and its projection lamp when the power is turned off , then back on the rear and both sides of your local Sony ...
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...WEGA Engine 9 Wide Mode 64 Wide Screen Mode, described 9 89 button 40 VOLUME +/- M MENU 52 MENU button 17, 43 Menu Color 73 Movie Rating 69 MTS 63 MUTING button 40 N Noise Reduction 60 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 ...
...WEGA Engine 9 Wide Mode 64 Wide Screen Mode, described 9 89 button 40 VOLUME +/- M MENU 52 MENU button 17, 43 Menu Color 73 Movie Rating 69 MTS 63 MUTING button 40 N Noise Reduction 60 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 ...