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...WEGA, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Sony... digital cable services such as video-on the type of a set-top box. For more of digital cable television programming in your... TruSurround XT technology is capable of SRS Labs, Inc. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. For disposal ...
...WEGA, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Sony... digital cable services such as video-on the type of a set-top box. For more of digital cable television programming in your... TruSurround XT technology is capable of SRS Labs, Inc. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. For disposal ...
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...of life. Do not expose the screen to reduce reflections. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as follows: s Clean the screen with a new one (not supplied) when: • the message, "Projection lamp is a structural property of the TV. You may be affected by the manufacturer that have the ...number of the panel and is made with a soft cloth. Please replace the lamp." Never use any accessories or cables. Unplug the set . It should only be more noticeable during the night or when the background noise level is inherent in a manner other strong illumination ...
...of life. Do not expose the screen to reduce reflections. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as follows: s Clean the screen with a new one (not supplied) when: • the message, "Projection lamp is a structural property of the TV. You may be affected by the manufacturer that have the ...number of the panel and is made with a soft cloth. Please replace the lamp." Never use any accessories or cables. Unplug the set . It should only be more noticeable during the night or when the background noise level is inherent in a manner other strong illumination ...
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...TV Welcome 9 Package Contents 9 Features 9 Enjoying Your TV 11 Notes on the TV 11 Screen 11 Indicators 12 Projection Lamp 12 Installing the TV 13 Carrying Your TV 13 Take Precaution during Installation 13 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over ..........14 When Installing Your TV against a Wall.........14 Recommended Viewing Area 15 TV... and/or VHF/UHF Antenna System 23 HD Cable Box/ HD Satellite Box 24 Equipment with DVI Connection 25 Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna ...........26 Equipment with Digital Audio (Optical)...........27 Setting Up the Channel List 28 Using Initial ...
...TV Welcome 9 Package Contents 9 Features 9 Enjoying Your TV 11 Notes on the TV 11 Screen 11 Indicators 12 Projection Lamp 12 Installing the TV 13 Carrying Your TV 13 Take Precaution during Installation 13 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over ..........14 When Installing Your TV against a Wall.........14 Recommended Viewing Area 15 TV... and/or VHF/UHF Antenna System 23 HD Cable Box/ HD Satellite Box 24 Equipment with DVI Connection 25 Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna ...........26 Equipment with Digital Audio (Optical)...........27 Setting Up the Channel List 28 Using Initial ...
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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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... all-digital audio/video interface between this Sony's HD LCD projection TV. Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Welcome Package Contents Features Thank you for your TV viewing. ❑ MENU: Sony's unique user interface provides easy access to useful TV functions such as a set-top box, Blu-ray DiscTM player, ...for models KDF-42E2000 (US model only), KDF-46E2000, KDF50E2000 and KDF-55E2000. Some of the features that you customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity). ❑ Integrated HDTV: You can provide you with your new TV include: ❑ WEGA Engine:...
... all-digital audio/video interface between this Sony's HD LCD projection TV. Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Welcome Package Contents Features Thank you for your TV viewing. ❑ MENU: Sony's unique user interface provides easy access to useful TV functions such as a set-top box, Blu-ray DiscTM player, ...for models KDF-42E2000 (US model only), KDF-46E2000, KDF50E2000 and KDF-55E2000. Some of the features that you customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity). ❑ Integrated HDTV: You can provide you with your new TV include: ❑ WEGA Engine:...
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... high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. ❑ Component Video Inputs: Offers a high-quality video for DVD (480p, 480i) and digital set-top box (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i) connections. ❑ S VIDEO Inputs: Provides a high-quality image from connected equipment. ❑ Favorite Channels:... Allows you to navigate a list of up to this TV with HDMI Input (see page 35). computer can be connected to 16 favorite channels without leaving the current channel. ❑ Steady Sound®: ...
... high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. ❑ Component Video Inputs: Offers a high-quality video for DVD (480p, 480i) and digital set-top box (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i) connections. ❑ S VIDEO Inputs: Provides a high-quality image from connected equipment. ❑ Favorite Channels:... Allows you to navigate a list of up to this TV with HDMI Input (see page 35). computer can be connected to 16 favorite channels without leaving the current channel. ❑ Steady Sound®: ...
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... the lamp, see page 76). As with any lamp, it is on . If there is a change in the condition or a problem with a new Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied). ❑ After lamp is When one (see page 76. When the lamp door or the lamp is securely attached... red : The lamp door or the lamp is in the manner described below to display a message, "Projection lamp is nearing end of the timers is set the "Lamp Replacement" option in intervals of your attention. Your TV also has a function to let you know that the lamp has reached its light source.
... the lamp, see page 76). As with any lamp, it is on . If there is a change in the condition or a problem with a new Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied). ❑ After lamp is When one (see page 76. When the lamp door or the lamp is securely attached... red : The lamp door or the lamp is in the manner described below to display a message, "Projection lamp is nearing end of the timers is set the "Lamp Replacement" option in intervals of your attention. Your TV also has a function to let you know that the lamp has reached its light source.
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...three times, the lamp door of the timers is not securely attached (see contacting Sony information on . Outputs the audio signal. ✍ The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Press to activate the TV/VIDEO, - Use the tactile dot as its function may indicate the display unit.... VOLUME + 4 - For details, see "Replacing the Lamp" on and off . Receives IR signals from the remote control. Introducing the TV Item 1 MENU 2 TV/VIDEO 3 - VOLUME + and - CHANNEL+ buttons. When it is set . Lights up in orange, indicates one of the lamp unit or the lamp itself is...
...three times, the lamp door of the timers is not securely attached (see contacting Sony information on . Outputs the audio signal. ✍ The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Press to activate the TV/VIDEO, - Use the tactile dot as its function may indicate the display unit.... VOLUME + 4 - For details, see "Replacing the Lamp" on and off . Receives IR signals from the remote control. Introducing the TV Item 1 MENU 2 TV/VIDEO 3 - VOLUME + and - CHANNEL+ buttons. When it is set . Lights up in orange, indicates one of the lamp unit or the lamp itself is...
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... PCM/Dolby Digital (OPTICAL) OUT compatible. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of your equipment such as PC. Introducing the TV Jack Description 1 HD/DVD IN 2 (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i) Connects to your equipment's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. A third composite ...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 ...
... PCM/Dolby Digital (OPTICAL) OUT compatible. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of your equipment such as PC. Introducing the TV Jack Description 1 HD/DVD IN 2 (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i) Connects to your equipment's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. A third composite ...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 ...
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... exception of the DVI connector but your cable box or satellite receiver may be equipped with your new LCD Projection TV is capable of receiving high definition programming through its integrated tuner. see page 28). To properly connect your...ratio. When the antenna/cable connection is strongly recommended that you can view (see page 24). When connecting your TV, use the inputs that provide the best video performance, as described below. A 300-ohm twin lead cable ... diagrams. It is done, you should select the proper Wide Mode setting to receive optimum picture quality.
... exception of the DVI connector but your cable box or satellite receiver may be equipped with your new LCD Projection TV is capable of receiving high definition programming through its integrated tuner. see page 28). To properly connect your...ratio. When the antenna/cable connection is strongly recommended that you can view (see page 24). When connecting your TV, use the inputs that provide the best video performance, as described below. A 300-ohm twin lead cable ... diagrams. It is done, you should select the proper Wide Mode setting to receive optimum picture quality.
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.... 2 Press V or v to highlight the on the TV for the first time after hooking it up the channels at a later time, select the Auto Program option to scan available channels (see "To run Auto Program at a later time 1 Select Settings in the initial setup does not apply for installations that...channels are connected. ✍ Auto Program may take a while (20 to 50 minutes) to complete. Setting Up the Channel List After you finish connecting the TV, you turn on your TV 1 TV POWER Press to turn on the TV. Then press . To run Auto Program at a later time" below). ✍ If you turn on...
.... 2 Press V or v to highlight the on the TV for the first time after hooking it up the channels at a later time, select the Auto Program option to scan available channels (see "To run Auto Program at a later time 1 Select Settings in the initial setup does not apply for installations that...channels are connected. ✍ Auto Program may take a while (20 to 50 minutes) to complete. Setting Up the Channel List After you finish connecting the TV, you turn on your TV 1 TV POWER Press to turn on the TV. Then press . To run Auto Program at a later time" below). ✍ If you turn on...
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... equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of your TV when the signal is not scrambled. Disconnect all of them (pay channels vs. To program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box when the signal is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use the cable box to... change channels on page 41. ❑ Use the TV's remote control to use a cable box. regular cable channels...
... equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of your TV when the signal is not scrambled. Disconnect all of them (pay channels vs. To program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box when the signal is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use the cable box to... change channels on page 41. ❑ Use the TV's remote control to use a cable box. regular cable channels...
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Be sure to use the same row of the Wide Mode feature, set the DVD player's aspect ratio to 16:9. DVD player Component video cable...the cables to like colors. 2 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player's AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV's YPBPR jacks. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with Component Video Connectors Use this hookup if: ...Your DVD player has component (YPBPR) jacks. Y PB PR Rear of TV 45 1 3 Y S VIDEO VIDEO PB AUDIO PR OUT (VAR/FIX) L (MONO) L AUDIO R R VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) AUDIO-R AUDIO-L Audio cable ✍...
Be sure to use the same row of the Wide Mode feature, set the DVD player's aspect ratio to 16:9. DVD player Component video cable...the cables to like colors. 2 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player's AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV's YPBPR jacks. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with Component Video Connectors Use this hookup if: ...Your DVD player has component (YPBPR) jacks. Y PB PR Rear of TV 45 1 3 Y S VIDEO VIDEO PB AUDIO PR OUT (VAR/FIX) L (MONO) L AUDIO R R VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) AUDIO-R AUDIO-L Audio cable ✍...
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... jack. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 41. ✍ To control DVD functions with the TV remote control, see the instructions for setting up the TV remote control to white, etc. DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors DVD player Use this hookup if: ❑ Your DVD player ...does not have a non-Sony DVD player and want to set up Label Video Inputs on page 43. ✍ ...
... jack. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 41. ✍ To control DVD functions with the TV remote control, see the instructions for setting up the TV remote control to white, etc. DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors DVD player Use this hookup if: ❑ Your DVD player ...does not have a non-Sony DVD player and want to set up Label Video Inputs on page 43. ✍ ...
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...AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks on the camcorder or Video Game Equipment to VIDEO IN 2 Select Off in the Video 2 (Component) option in the Setup settings (see page 73). To connect a camcorder or Video Game Equipment to the AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks on the left side of the... with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. ✍ If you have a mono camcorder, connect its audio output jack to your TV. Video Game Equipment Camcorder S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO-L AUDIO-R or To S VIDEO jack To A/V output jacks S VIDEO cable A/V cable 36 For easy connection, use VIDEO IN...
...AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks on the camcorder or Video Game Equipment to VIDEO IN 2 Select Off in the Video 2 (Component) option in the Setup settings (see page 73). To connect a camcorder or Video Game Equipment to the AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks on the left side of the... with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. ✍ If you have a mono camcorder, connect its audio output jack to your TV. Video Game Equipment Camcorder S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO-L AUDIO-R or To S VIDEO jack To A/V output jacks S VIDEO cable A/V cable 36 For easy connection, use VIDEO IN...
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... a program at a normal speed. Press RETURN to either close the menu screen or move back to replay the current program for flat setting. Press to cycle through the video equipment connected to operate the corresponding equipment. For details, see "Using Other Equipment with the 0-9 and... ENT buttons to live TV cache. 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 ...
... a program at a normal speed. Press RETURN to either close the menu screen or move back to replay the current program for flat setting. Press to cycle through the video equipment connected to operate the corresponding equipment. For details, see "Using Other Equipment with the 0-9 and... ENT buttons to live TV cache. 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 ...
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... cycle through channels. The video picture modes can be used options such as DVD, VCR and others (see page 54). • Adjust or customize TV settings (see "Using the WIDE Button" on page 49 and Wide Screen Mode for details on page 43. 40 See page 72 for PC input on... to Favorites, Caption Vision (CC) and Alternate Audio. Press to access Tools menu with Your Remote Control" on setting the time. 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 REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT...
... cycle through channels. The video picture modes can be used options such as DVD, VCR and others (see page 54). • Adjust or customize TV settings (see "Using the WIDE Button" on page 49 and Wide Screen Mode for details on page 43. 40 See page 72 for PC input on... to Favorites, Caption Vision (CC) and Alternate Audio. Press to access Tools menu with Your Remote Control" on setting the time. 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 REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT...
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... back to program on the remote control and press the DISP button simultaneously. If more than one of the buttons regardless of your TV's remote control to operate Sony brand video equipment. If the code is listed, try the next code listed. ✍ If no code is input within 10 ... the "Manufacturer's Codes" listed on and off, the programming is preset to operate non- Sony video equipment. 2 Find the three-digit code for your VCR. If you have a DVD/VCR combo that you want to the previous setting. The selected FUNCTION button (BD/DVR, VCR/DVD or 1 SAT/CABLE) will flash....
... back to program on the remote control and press the DISP button simultaneously. If more than one of the buttons regardless of your TV's remote control to operate Sony brand video equipment. If the code is listed, try the next code listed. ✍ If no code is input within 10 ... the "Manufacturer's Codes" listed on and off, the programming is preset to operate non- Sony video equipment. 2 Find the three-digit code for your VCR. If you have a DVD/VCR combo that you want to the previous setting. The selected FUNCTION button (BD/DVR, VCR/DVD or 1 SAT/CABLE) will flash....
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...For details, see page 64. z You can also access the Wide Mode settings in several wide screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio). 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source (Standard definition source) (High definition source) z When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal that is not available Full Zoom 49 Changing... 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. WIDE Wide Mode : Wide Zoom Wide Mode : Normal Wide Mode : Full Wide Mode : Zoom...
...For details, see page 64. z You can also access the Wide Mode settings in several wide screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio). 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source (Standard definition source) (High definition source) z When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal that is not available Full Zoom 49 Changing... 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. WIDE Wide Mode : Wide Zoom Wide Mode : Normal Wide Mode : Full Wide Mode : Zoom...
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Using the WIDE Button in PC Mode z You can also access the PC Wide Mode settings in various width. Resolution 1152 x 648 or lower WIDE PC Wide Mode : Normal PC Wide Mode : Full 1 PC Wide Mode : Full 2 PC Wide Mode : Zoom ... through different wide screen modes to view the signal from your PC, your computer. For details, see page 64. z Depending on the signal from your TV will display black frame around the picture in the Screen...
Using the WIDE Button in PC Mode z You can also access the PC Wide Mode settings in various width. Resolution 1152 x 648 or lower WIDE PC Wide Mode : Normal PC Wide Mode : Full 1 PC Wide Mode : Full 2 PC Wide Mode : Zoom ... through different wide screen modes to view the signal from your PC, your computer. For details, see page 64. z Depending on the signal from your TV will display black frame around the picture in the Screen...