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2-681-559-13(1) LCD Projection TV HD-TV Operating Instructions KDF-42E2000 KDF-46E2000 KDF-50E2000 KDF-55E2000 © 2006 Sony Corporation ™ ™
2-681-559-13(1) LCD Projection TV HD-TV Operating Instructions KDF-42E2000 KDF-46E2000 KDF-50E2000 KDF-55E2000 © 2006 Sony Corporation ™ ™
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...television Contact Sony Customer ...Sony dealer regarding this product. Sun Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Eastern) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Western) Sony... will work to the Store 2 Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : http://www.sony.com/tvsupport oor to speak with a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY... (7669) 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (EST) Mon - Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. For Your Convenience Please contact Sony...
...television Contact Sony Customer ...Sony dealer regarding this product. Sun Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Eastern) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Western) Sony... will work to the Store 2 Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : http://www.sony.com/tvsupport oor to speak with a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY... (7669) 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (EST) Mon - Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. For Your Convenience Please contact Sony...
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... as vases, shall be blurred or show poor color due to moisture condensation. KDF-42E2000 KDF-46E2000 KDF-50E2000 KDF-55E2000 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to install the TV in this manual could void your dealer. This symbol is connected. s Increase the...
... as vases, shall be blurred or show poor color due to moisture condensation. KDF-42E2000 KDF-46E2000 KDF-50E2000 KDF-55E2000 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to install the TV in this manual could void your dealer. This symbol is connected. s Increase the...
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... allow you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to a cable system providing such programming. WEGA, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface...
... allow you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to a cable system providing such programming. WEGA, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface...
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..., or table specified by the manufacturer. (Continued) 5 Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to observe the TV's "For Safety" section on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from being walked on page 6. The wide blade...
..., or table specified by the manufacturer. (Continued) 5 Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to observe the TV's "For Safety" section on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from being walked on page 6. The wide blade...
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... be sprayed to follow the instructions mentioned below. Do not expose the screen to reduce reflections. s When installing your TV against a wall, keep it . Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as follows: s Clean the screen with a plugged AC power cord may result in writing that have the same...the Lamp" on page 76.) s When the lamp eventually burns out, you carry the TV in the rear cover area may cause a problem with a new one (not supplied) when: • the message, "Projection lamp is nearing end of the screen may appear constantly on the placement of light (...
... be sprayed to follow the instructions mentioned below. Do not expose the screen to reduce reflections. s When installing your TV against a wall, keep it . Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as follows: s Clean the screen with a plugged AC power cord may result in writing that have the same...the Lamp" on page 76.) s When the lamp eventually burns out, you carry the TV in the rear cover area may cause a problem with a new one (not supplied) when: • the message, "Projection lamp is nearing end of the screen may appear constantly on the placement of light (...
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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... Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 43 Special Buttons on the Remote Control .......... 46 Using the TOOLS Button 46 Using the TOOLS Button in PC Mode........... 46 Using the JUMP Button 47 Using the FREEZE Button 47 Using the GUIDE Button ...
...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... Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 43 Special Buttons on the Remote Control .......... 46 Using the TOOLS Button 46 Using the TOOLS Button in PC Mode........... 46 Using the JUMP Button 47 Using the FREEZE Button 47 Using the GUIDE Button ...
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...Sony technology, including: • DRC® (Digital Reality Creation)-MF V1: Unlike conventional line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal's NTSC waveform with your new TV include: ❑ WEGA...or to customize your TV settings. ❑ Wide Screen Mode: Allows you for purchasing this Sony's HD LCD projection TV. Your personal (Continued) 9 Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Welcome Package Contents Features ...HD equivalent by digital mapping processing. See page 87 for models KDF-42E2000 (US model only), KDF-46E2000, KDF50E2000 and KDF-55E2000.
...Sony technology, including: • DRC® (Digital Reality Creation)-MF V1: Unlike conventional line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal's NTSC waveform with your new TV include: ❑ WEGA...or to customize your TV settings. ❑ Wide Screen Mode: Allows you for purchasing this Sony's HD LCD projection TV. Your personal (Continued) 9 Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Welcome Package Contents Features ...HD equivalent by digital mapping processing. See page 87 for models KDF-42E2000 (US model only), KDF-46E2000, KDF50E2000 and KDF-55E2000.
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..., 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).
..., 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).
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...Image Retention When high contrast non-moving images such as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for a while or letting the TV run on the TV To enjoy clear picture ❑ Prevent sunlight or other light sources from the outlet or switching the breaker off the power ... several minutes before turning on the screen. This is caused by moisture condensation on page 6 for more than a week. When not using the TV for stubborn stains and dirt. Screen To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a special coating. Special care is only a temporary condition. Be sure...
...Image Retention When high contrast non-moving images such as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for a while or letting the TV run on the TV To enjoy clear picture ❑ Prevent sunlight or other light sources from the outlet or switching the breaker off the power ... several minutes before turning on the screen. This is caused by moisture condensation on page 6 for more than a week. When not using the TV for stubborn stains and dirt. Screen To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a special coating. Special care is only a temporary condition. Be sure...
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...of life. LAMP indicator The projection lamp has burned out. Please replace the lamp." TIMER indicator is When one (see page 76 and 73). ✍ The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV. As with any lamp, it with a new Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not...the screen becomes darker. Replace it has a lifespan and needs to turn on . 12 Your TV uses a projection lamp as its expected lifespan. The red indicator will not flash) even when the TV is turned off. Indicators Screen PUSH OPEN TIMER LAMP POWER/STANDBY POWER Indicators The indicators show ...
...of life. LAMP indicator The projection lamp has burned out. Please replace the lamp." TIMER indicator is When one (see page 76 and 73). ✍ The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV. As with any lamp, it with a new Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not...the screen becomes darker. Replace it has a lifespan and needs to turn on . 12 Your TV uses a projection lamp as its expected lifespan. The red indicator will not flash) even when the TV is turned off. Indicators Screen PUSH OPEN TIMER LAMP POWER/STANDBY POWER Indicators The indicators show ...
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...to unplug them before moving the TV, place one hand in the illustration below. Introducing the TV Do not grasp the pedestal or the front panel of the TV. Climbing on the lower portion of children and the TV, keep children away from the TV during Installation If you have ...connected cables and cords, be sure to fall and damage the TV. 13 Installing the TV Carrying Your TV Carrying the TV requires at least two people. KDF-42/46E2000 KDF-50/...
...to unplug them before moving the TV, place one hand in the illustration below. Introducing the TV Do not grasp the pedestal or the front panel of the TV. Climbing on the lower portion of children and the TV, keep children away from the TV during Installation If you have ...connected cables and cords, be sure to fall and damage the TV. 13 Installing the TV Carrying Your TV Carrying the TV requires at least two people. KDF-42/46E2000 KDF-50/...
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...) 4 inches (10cm) 14 Preventing the TV from the wall to provide proper ventilation. When Installing Your TV against a Wall Keep your TV, you must use the support belt. Using the TV stand with support belts ❑ Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU-RG11S (for KDF- 42E2000)/SU-RG12S (for KDF-46E2000)/SU-RG12L (for KDF50/55E2000) with...
...) 4 inches (10cm) 14 Preventing the TV from the wall to provide proper ventilation. When Installing Your TV against a Wall Keep your TV, you must use the support belt. Using the TV stand with support belts ❑ Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU-RG11S (for KDF- 42E2000)/SU-RG12S (for KDF-46E2000)/SU-RG12L (for KDF50/55E2000) with...
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Vertical Viewing Area 55 50 46 42 iiiinnnncccchhhheeeessss min. mmiinn.. 6.8 6.6 6.2 5.9 ft. Introducing the TV Recommended Viewing Area ✍ Do not install the TV near any ventilation, as follows Air circulation is blocked Air blown into cooling fan. Model KDF-42E2000 KDF-46E2000 KDF-50E2000 KDF-55E2000 Viewing distance min. 5.9 ft. (approx. 1.8 m) min. 6.2 ft. (approx. 1.9 m) min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m) min. 6.8 ft...
Vertical Viewing Area 55 50 46 42 iiiinnnncccchhhheeeessss min. mmiinn.. 6.8 6.6 6.2 5.9 ft. Introducing the TV Recommended Viewing Area ✍ Do not install the TV near any ventilation, as follows Air circulation is blocked Air blown into cooling fan. Model KDF-42E2000 KDF-46E2000 KDF-50E2000 KDF-55E2000 Viewing distance min. 5.9 ft. (approx. 1.8 m) min. 6.2 ft. (approx. 1.9 m) min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m) min. 6.8 ft...
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TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel To open the panel To open the front panel of your TV, push up the panel door just under the "PUSH OPEN" mark. 0 MENU PUSH OPEN TV/VIDEO VOLUME CANNEL TIMER LAMP POWER/STANDBY POWER 0 PUSH OPEN MENU TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL 12 3 4 TIMER LAMP POWER POWER 5 6 78 9 16
TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel To open the panel To open the front panel of your TV, push up the panel door just under the "PUSH OPEN" mark. 0 MENU PUSH OPEN TV/VIDEO VOLUME CANNEL TIMER LAMP POWER/STANDBY POWER 0 PUSH OPEN MENU TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL 12 3 4 TIMER LAMP POWER POWER 5 6 78 9 16
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... inputs. For details, see "Replacing the Lamp" on page 2). Do not put anything near the sensor, as a reference when operating the TV. 17 Outputs the audio signal. ✍ The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. CHANNEL + 5 TIMER LED 6 LAMP LED 7 POWER 8 Infrared Receiver 9 POWER q; VOLUME + ...unit or the lamp itself is set . or +. Press to cycle through channels. VOLUME + 4 - When it is not securely attached (see contacting Sony information on page 76. When the red LED blinks only three times, the lamp door of the timers is set , this may be affected.
... inputs. For details, see "Replacing the Lamp" on page 2). Do not put anything near the sensor, as a reference when operating the TV. 17 Outputs the audio signal. ✍ The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. CHANNEL + 5 TIMER LED 6 LAMP LED 7 POWER 8 Infrared Receiver 9 POWER q; VOLUME + ...unit or the lamp itself is set . or +. Press to cycle through channels. VOLUME + 4 - When it is not securely attached (see contacting Sony information on page 76. When the red LED blinks only three times, the lamp door of the timers is set , this may be affected.
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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 video and audio (VIDEO 2) is located on the left side panel of the TV. 7 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the left and right audio input...DOLBY* DIGITAL 8 HDMI IN 6 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 ...
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 video and audio (VIDEO 2) is located on the left side panel of the TV. 7 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the left and right audio input...DOLBY* DIGITAL 8 HDMI IN 6 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 ...
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... setting to receive optimum picture quality. See "Changing the Wide Screen Mode" on your devices that you must be equipped with your TV. Connector type Separate audio connection required HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) No Y PB PR * DVI (Digital Visual Interface) Component...Audio Connections Best Video Performance Below are available on pages 49-51. see page 28). Connecting the TV Overview For optimum picture performance, your new LCD Projection TV is strongly recommended that provide the best video performance, as described below. When the antenna/cable ...
... setting to receive optimum picture quality. See "Changing the Wide Screen Mode" on your devices that you must be equipped with your TV. Connector type Separate audio connection required HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) No Y PB PR * DVI (Digital Visual Interface) Component...Audio Connections Best Video Performance Below are available on pages 49-51. see page 28). Connecting the TV Overview For optimum picture performance, your new LCD Projection TV is strongly recommended that provide the best video performance, as described below. When the antenna/cable ...
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... S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you also need to use an adapter. Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV S VIDEO cable 1 3 S VIDEO Equipment with this TV, you will also need to connect audio cables for sound, as DVI connector is for sound as shown below. Connect red to... has an S VIDEO jack (shown at left), you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality (compared to an A/V cable). Connecting the TV About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter If you are connecting equipment with DVI connector with S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN Cables are often ...
... S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you also need to use an adapter. Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV S VIDEO cable 1 3 S VIDEO Equipment with this TV, you will also need to connect audio cables for sound, as DVI connector is for sound as shown below. Connect red to... has an S VIDEO jack (shown at left), you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality (compared to an A/V cable). Connecting the TV About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter If you are connecting equipment with DVI connector with S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN Cables are often ...
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Basic Connections The way in which you plan to connect a VCR. cable and cable box) and whether or not you connect your TV will vary, depending on pages 30 and 31. 22 If You Are Connecting Cable System and/or VHF/UHF Antenna System HD Cable Box/ HD Satellite Box Equipment with DVI Connection Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna Equipment with Digital Audio (Optical) See Page 23 24 25 26 27 If you are connecting a VCR ❑ See the connections described on how your home receives a signal (antenna and satellite;
Basic Connections The way in which you plan to connect a VCR. cable and cable box) and whether or not you connect your TV will vary, depending on pages 30 and 31. 22 If You Are Connecting Cable System and/or VHF/UHF Antenna System HD Cable Box/ HD Satellite Box Equipment with DVI Connection Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna Equipment with Digital Audio (Optical) See Page 23 24 25 26 27 If you are connecting a VCR ❑ See the connections described on how your home receives a signal (antenna and satellite;