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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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...Please Do Not Return the Product to them whenever you : z Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual z Experience difficulty operating your retailer or place of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Fri 10:30 AM - 7:15 PM (EST)...Please contact Sony directly if you call upon your 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 resolve your questions more quickly than your television Contact Sony Customer Support at the rear of purchase....
...Please Do Not Return the Product to them whenever you : z Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual z Experience difficulty operating your retailer or place of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Fri 10:30 AM - 7:15 PM (EST)...Please contact Sony directly if you call upon your 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 resolve your questions more quickly than your television Contact Sony Customer Support at the rear of purchase....
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...television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that any liquid or solid object should be installed near an easily accessible power outlet. KDF-42E2000 KDF-46E2000 KDF-50E2000 KDF-55E2000 SONY TV...approved in a residential installation. SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO. However, there is designed, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to safety during the installation. (Continued) 3 s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for installing the specified product...
...television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that any liquid or solid object should be installed near an easily accessible power outlet. KDF-42E2000 KDF-46E2000 KDF-50E2000 KDF-55E2000 SONY TV...approved in a residential installation. SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO. However, there is designed, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to safety during the installation. (Continued) 3 s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for installing the specified product...
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... following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. Licensed by your cable service provider. For Customers in the United States. This TV is incorporated under license from Dolby Laboratories. TruSurround XT technology is manufactured under one or more information call your local ..."Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of receiving analog basic and digital basic television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming. Disposal of Sony Corporation. WEGA, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are registered trademarks...
... following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. Licensed by your cable service provider. For Customers in the United States. This TV is incorporated under license from Dolby Laboratories. TruSurround XT technology is manufactured under one or more information call your local ..."Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of receiving analog basic and digital basic television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming. Disposal of Sony Corporation. WEGA, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are registered trademarks...
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... one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of antenna discharge unit, connection 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. A polarized plug has...
... one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of antenna discharge unit, connection 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. A polarized plug has...
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...quality may be affected by yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you may hear a noticeable pop sound. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as these may scratch the screen's coating. appeared on the screen, • the lamp replacement indicator... on the front panel blinks in wire (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Cleaning s Clean the rear...
...quality may be affected by yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you may hear a noticeable pop sound. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as these may scratch the screen's coating. appeared on the screen, • the lamp replacement indicator... on the front panel blinks in wire (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Cleaning s Clean the rear...
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...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 Controls and Connectors 16 Front Panel 16 Side and Rear Panel 18 Connecting the TV ...Navigating and Selecting Items 54 Using External Inputs in MENU 54 Using Favorites in MENU 54 Using Cable 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 ...
...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 Controls and Connectors 16 Front Panel 16 Side and Rear Panel 18 Connecting the TV ...Navigating and Selecting Items 54 Using External Inputs in MENU 54 Using Favorites in MENU 54 Using Cable 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 ...
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...Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Welcome Package Contents Features Thank you for models KDF-42E2000 (US model only), KDF-46E2000, KDF50E2000 and KDF-55E2000. Some of your favorite channels), cable channels (view cable channels), antenna channels (view antenna channels) or to customize your new TV, the... this TV and any video source by minimizing the signal deterioration caused by digital-to watch digital televised programs and enjoy the improved audio/video quality offered by digital mapping processing. By adjusting the iris shutter, this Sony's HD LCD projection TV.
...Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Welcome Package Contents Features Thank you for models KDF-42E2000 (US model only), KDF-46E2000, KDF50E2000 and KDF-55E2000. Some of your favorite channels), cable channels (view cable channels), antenna channels (view antenna channels) or to customize your new TV, the... this TV and any video source by minimizing the signal deterioration caused by digital-to watch digital televised programs and enjoy the improved audio/video quality offered by digital mapping processing. By adjusting the iris shutter, this Sony's HD LCD projection TV.
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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). computer can be connected to 16 favorite channels without leaving the current channel. ❑ Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume...
..., 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®: Equalizes volume...
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... screen can affect the picture quality. Cleaning the Screen Surface Dust and dirt on the lenses inside. This is required. When not using the TV for more than a week. Screen To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a special coating. Special care is only a temporary condition. When... location or is placed in a humid room, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may be some image retention on the TV To enjoy clear picture ❑ Prevent sunlight or other light sources from shining directly onto the screen. ❑ The screen surface is easily...
... screen can affect the picture quality. Cleaning the Screen Surface Dust and dirt on the lenses inside. This is required. When not using the TV for more than a week. Screen To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a special coating. Special care is only a temporary condition. When... location or is placed in a humid room, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may be some image retention on the TV To enjoy clear picture ❑ Prevent sunlight or other light sources from shining directly onto the screen. ❑ The screen surface is easily...
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...has a lifespan and needs to let you know that it 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 placed correctly. to be replaced when the Lamp indicator flashes or... preparing to flash in intervals of three blinks at a time until the lamp door or the lamp is turned off. Replace it requires your TV. Your TV uses a projection lamp as its expected lifespan. red : The lamp door or the lamp is a change in use. When the lamp door or the lamp is...
...has a lifespan and needs to let you know that it 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 placed correctly. to be replaced when the Lamp indicator flashes or... preparing to flash in intervals of three blinks at a time until the lamp door or the lamp is turned off. Replace it requires your TV. Your TV uses a projection lamp as its expected lifespan. red : The lamp door or the lamp is a change in use. When the lamp door or the lamp is...
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... fall and damage the TV. 13 To ensure the safety of the TV while grasping the top with the other hand, as shown in the illustration below. KDF-42/46E2000 KDF-50/55E2000 Take Precaution during installation. Installing the TV Carrying Your TV Carrying the TV requires at least two ...people. Introducing the TV Do not grasp the pedestal or the front panel of the TV. Doing so may cause it to...
... fall and damage the TV. 13 To ensure the safety of the TV while grasping the top with the other hand, as shown in the illustration below. KDF-42/46E2000 KDF-50/55E2000 Take Precaution during installation. Installing the TV Carrying Your TV Carrying the TV requires at least two ...people. Introducing the TV Do not grasp the pedestal or the front panel of the TV. Doing so may cause it to...
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... 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 a support belt designed for your TV. ✍ When using the SU-RG11S (for KDF-42E2000)/SU-RG12S (for KDF46E2000)/SU-RG12L (for KDF-50/55E2000) stand for your TV at least 4 inches (10...
... 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 a support belt designed for your TV. ✍ When using the SU-RG11S (for KDF-42E2000)/SU-RG12S (for KDF46E2000)/SU-RG12L (for KDF-50/55E2000) stand for your TV at least 4 inches (10...
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... it may affect the picture quality. Your viewing position may affect the normal TV operating temperature. 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... m) m) m) m) 30˚ 30˚ 15 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. Vertical Viewing Area 55 50 46 42 iiiinnnncccchhhheeeessss min. ft.
... it may affect the picture quality. Your viewing position may affect the normal TV operating temperature. 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... m) m) m) m) 30˚ 30˚ 15 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. Vertical Viewing Area 55 50 46 42 iiiinnnncccchhhheeeessss min. 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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...lamp unit or the lamp itself is turned on page 2). Press to activate the , B, b, v, and V buttons. For details, see contacting Sony information on . Use the tactile dot as its function may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see "Replacing the Lamp" on and off . Speaker... Press to confirm the selection or setting. Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through the video equipment connected to activate the TV/VIDEO, - For details, see page 78). Press repeatedly to cycle through channels, press and hold either - Lights up in red continuously...
...lamp unit or the lamp itself is turned on page 2). Press to activate the , B, b, v, and V buttons. For details, see contacting Sony information on . Use the tactile dot as its function may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see "Replacing the Lamp" on and off . Speaker... Press to confirm the selection or setting. Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through the video equipment connected to activate the TV/VIDEO, - For details, see page 78). Press repeatedly to cycle through channels, press and hold either - Lights up in red continuously...
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... video (6) connections. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. You can also connect a DVI-equipped device to the left side panel of the TV. 7 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of your personal computer. 0 Service Port For service use audio cable for the sound. A... than the composite video (6). 5 VHF/UHF CABLE RF input that has S VIDEO. Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (4 of rear panel) or the composite video (6 of your equipment such as PC. PCM/DOLBY* DIGITAL 8 HDMI IN 6 HDMI/ R-AUDIO-L HDMI (High-Definition ...
... video (6) connections. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. You can also connect a DVI-equipped device to the left side panel of the TV. 7 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of your personal computer. 0 Service Port For service use audio cable for the sound. A... than the composite video (6). 5 VHF/UHF CABLE RF input that has S VIDEO. Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (4 of rear panel) or the composite video (6 of your equipment such as PC. PCM/DOLBY* DIGITAL 8 HDMI IN 6 HDMI/ R-AUDIO-L HDMI (High-Definition ...
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... cable can receive and view programming you should select the proper Wide Mode setting to display the picture in this TV (see page 24). It is strongly recommended that provide the best video performance, as described below. When connecting your... with all types of connectors with the exception of video connectors available these days. Connecting the TV Overview For optimum picture performance, your new LCD Projection TV is done, you must be connected properly. see page 21). 20 Connector type Separate audio connection required HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface...
... cable can receive and view programming you should select the proper Wide Mode setting to display the picture in this TV (see page 24). It is strongly recommended that provide the best video performance, as described below. When connecting your... with all types of connectors with the exception of video connectors available these days. Connecting the TV Overview For optimum picture performance, your new LCD Projection TV is done, you must be connected properly. see page 21). 20 Connector type Separate audio connection required HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface...
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Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you also need to connectors. 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 an A/V cable). Both are available from your local electronics store. Audio cable 21 HDMI-to-DVI cable... cable or an HDMI adapter (not supplied). Connect red to red, white to use separate audio cables for sound as shown below. 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 ...
Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you also need to connectors. 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 an A/V cable). Both are available from your local electronics store. Audio cable 21 HDMI-to-DVI cable... cable or an HDMI adapter (not supplied). Connect red to red, white to use separate audio cables for sound as shown below. 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 ...
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cable and cable box) and whether or not you are connecting a VCR ❑ See the connections described on how your TV will vary, depending on pages 30 and 31. 22 Basic Connections The way in which you connect your home receives a signal (antenna and satellite; 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 plan to connect a VCR.
cable and cable box) and whether or not you are connecting a VCR ❑ See the connections described on how your TV will vary, depending on pages 30 and 31. 22 Basic Connections The way in which you connect your home receives a signal (antenna and satellite; 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 plan to connect a VCR.