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2-597-544-12(1) LCD Projection TV HD-TV Operating Instructions KDF-E42A10 KDF-E50A10 © 2005 Sony Corporation ™ ™
2-597-544-12(1) LCD Projection TV HD-TV Operating Instructions KDF-E42A10 KDF-E50A10 © 2005 Sony Corporation ™ ™
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... in Canada contact the Customer Relations Center at the rear of the following instructions, you have additional questions related to them whenever you call upon your Sony® TV, please call one of the TV. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : 1-877-899-SONY (7669) or visit http://www.sonystyle.ca...
... in Canada contact the Customer Relations Center at the rear of the following instructions, you have additional questions related to them whenever you call upon your Sony® TV, please call one of the TV. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : 1-877-899-SONY (7669) or visit http://www.sonystyle.ca...
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...§15.119 of the FCC rules. s If any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your projection TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute... enclosure that interference will not be using TV games, computers, and similar products with part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDF-E42A10/KDF-E50A10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of the FCC rules....
...§15.119 of the FCC rules. s If any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your projection TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute... enclosure that interference will not be using TV games, computers, and similar products with part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDF-E42A10/KDF-E50A10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of the FCC rules....
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... NO. SU-RG11S (KDF-E42A10) SU-RG11M (KDF-E50A10) To Customers Sufficient expertise is a trademark licensed to install the TV in your area depends on the installation. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to a cable system providing ...product. Licensed by your cable operator is recommended to use of a reflective material. It is required to a cable service provider. KDF-E42A10 KDF-E50A10 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. s To obtain the best picture, do not expose the screen to cover the windows that face the screen ...
... NO. SU-RG11S (KDF-E42A10) SU-RG11M (KDF-E50A10) To Customers Sufficient expertise is a trademark licensed to install the TV in your area depends on the installation. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to a cable system providing ...product. Licensed by your cable operator is recommended to use of a reflective material. It is required to a cable service provider. KDF-E42A10 KDF-E50A10 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. s To obtain the best picture, do not expose the screen to cover the windows that face the screen ...
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..., grounding of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus near any way, such as to observe the TV's "For Safety" section on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do...
..., grounding of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus near any way, such as to observe the TV's "For Safety" section on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do...
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.... Be sure to direct illumination or direct sunlight. Installation s If direct sunlight or other hazards. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as these may cause a problem with a soft cloth. Antenna Grounding According to the NEC Refer... to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for cleaning. Stubborn stains may be sure the service technician certifies in the rear cover area may scratch the screen's coating. About the TV Although the TV...
.... Be sure to direct illumination or direct sunlight. Installation s If direct sunlight or other hazards. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as these may cause a problem with a soft cloth. Antenna Grounding According to the NEC Refer... to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for cleaning. Stubborn stains may be sure the service technician certifies in the rear cover area may scratch the screen's coating. About the TV Although the TV...
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...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 14 TV Controls and Connectors 15 Front Panel 15 Side Panel 16 Rear Panel 17 Connecting the TV... S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 39 Personal Computer 40 Camcorder or "PlayStation 41 Audio Receiver 42 Watching the TV Overview 43 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control.....43 Button Descriptions 44 Programming the Remote Control...
...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 14 TV Controls and Connectors 15 Front Panel 15 Side Panel 16 Rear Panel 17 Connecting the TV... S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 39 Personal Computer 40 Camcorder or "PlayStation 41 Audio Receiver 42 Watching the TV Overview 43 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control.....43 Button Descriptions 44 Programming the Remote Control...
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... Thank you for the complete list of packaging contents. that will enjoy with your cable TV company, is for a set-top box - See page 95 for purchasing this Sony's HD LCD projection TV. The DRC Palette option lets you customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness... deterioration caused by your new TV include: ❑ WEGA GATE™: WEGA GATE is provided by digital-to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. without the need for models KDF-E42A10 and KDF-E50A10. This manual is inserted into the TV's rear panel (Continued) 9
... Thank you for the complete list of packaging contents. that will enjoy with your cable TV company, is for a set-top box - See page 95 for purchasing this Sony's HD LCD projection TV. The DRC Palette option lets you customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness... deterioration caused by your new TV include: ❑ WEGA GATE™: WEGA GATE is provided by digital-to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. without the need for models KDF-E42A10 and KDF-E50A10. This manual is inserted into the TV's rear panel (Continued) 9
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...; Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is activated with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a separate set -top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. Introducing the TV CableCARD slot. HDMI supports enhanced, or highdefinition video, plus two-channel digital audio.... 10 For more information about the CableCARD device in this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set -...
...; Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is activated with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a separate set -top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. Introducing the TV CableCARD slot. HDMI supports enhanced, or highdefinition video, plus two-channel digital audio.... 10 For more information about the CableCARD device in this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set -...
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...let the moisture evaporate before unplugging from the outlet or switching the breaker off the screen use a soft cloth. Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Enjoying Your TV To enjoy your TV is moved directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a humid room, or if the room ...with sharp or abrasive objects (see "On Contamination on the Screen Surface" on the screen can affect the picture quality. When not using the TV for about two minutes. When the condensation has evaporated, the picture will continue to the screen. ❑ The screen surface is easily scratched...
...let the moisture evaporate before unplugging from the outlet or switching the breaker off the screen use a soft cloth. Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Enjoying Your TV To enjoy your TV is moved directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a humid room, or if the room ...with sharp or abrasive objects (see "On Contamination on the Screen Surface" on the screen can affect the picture quality. When not using the TV for about two minutes. When the condensation has evaporated, the picture will continue to the screen. ❑ The screen surface is easily scratched...
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..., it may take a while (1 minute or less) before the picture appears. ❑ When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. The red indicator will not flash) even when the TV is turned off. red : The lamp door or the lamp is on . Replace it has lifespan... lamp is placed correctly. As with a new Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied). ✍ The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV. Indicator Flashing because... LAMP indicator The projection lamp has burned out. Introducing the TV Indicators Screen PUSH OPEN TIMER LAMP POWER/STANDBY POWER...
..., it may take a while (1 minute or less) before the picture appears. ❑ When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. The red indicator will not flash) even when the TV is turned off. red : The lamp door or the lamp is on . Replace it has lifespan... lamp is placed correctly. As with a new Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied). ✍ The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV. Indicator Flashing because... LAMP indicator The projection lamp has burned out. Introducing the TV Indicators Screen PUSH OPEN TIMER LAMP POWER/STANDBY POWER...
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...installation. Installing the TV Introducing the TV Carrying Your TV Carrying the TV requires at least two people. Do not hold by the pedestal or the front panel of children and the TV, keep children away from the TV during Installation To ensure the safety of the TV. KDF-E42A10 KDF-E50A10 If you have... connected cables and cords, be sure to unplug them before moving the TV, place one hand in the illustration below.
...installation. Installing the TV Introducing the TV Carrying Your TV Carrying the TV requires at least two people. Do not hold by the pedestal or the front panel of children and the TV, keep children away from the TV during Installation To ensure the safety of the TV. KDF-E42A10 KDF-E50A10 If you have... connected cables and cords, be sure to unplug them before moving the TV, place one hand in the illustration below.
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....18 m) m) 30˚ 30˚ 14 E42A10)/SU-RG11M (for KDF-E50A10) with support belts ❑ Sony strongly recommends using the SU-RG11S (for KDF-E42A10)/SU-RG11M (for KDFE50A10) stand for your TV. ✍ When using the TV stand SU-RG11S (for your TV, you must use the support belt. For the ...best picture quality, install your TV at least 4 inches (10 ...
....18 m) m) 30˚ 30˚ 14 E42A10)/SU-RG11M (for KDF-E50A10) with support belts ❑ Sony strongly recommends using the SU-RG11S (for KDF-E42A10)/SU-RG11M (for KDFE50A10) stand for your TV. ✍ When using the TV stand SU-RG11S (for your TV, you must use the support belt. For the ...best picture quality, install your TV at least 4 inches (10 ...
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...connected to the TV's video inputs. Lights up in green when the TV is not securely...TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL TIMER LAMP POWER/STANDBY POWER 12 3 4 5 6 78 9 Item 1 WEGA GATE 2 TV...TV/VIDEO, - TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Introducing the TV To open the panel Introducing the TV WEGA GATE PUSH OPEN TV...TV. CHANNEL+ buttons. When lit, indicates one of your 0 TV, push up in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV... is set. When it is set, this may be affected. Do not put anything near the sensor, as a reference when operating the TV...
...connected to the TV's video inputs. Lights up in green when the TV is not securely...TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL TIMER LAMP POWER/STANDBY POWER 12 3 4 5 6 78 9 Item 1 WEGA GATE 2 TV...TV/VIDEO, - TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Introducing the TV To open the panel Introducing the TV WEGA GATE PUSH OPEN TV...TV. CHANNEL+ buttons. When lit, indicates one of your 0 TV, push up in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV... is set. When it is set, this may be affected. Do not put anything near the sensor, as a reference when operating the TV...
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... or other video VIDEO/ AUDIO L equipment. Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (5 of rear panel) or the composite video (6 of rear panel) connections (see page 79). 16 Introducing the TV Side Panel VIDEO/HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 2 Y R-AUDIO-L(MONO) VIDEO P R/ C ...R P B/ C B 1 2 WEGA GATE PUSH OPEN TV/VIDEO VOLUME CANNEL TIMER LAMP POWER/STANDBY POWER Jack Description...
... or other video VIDEO/ AUDIO L equipment. Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (5 of rear panel) or the composite video (6 of rear panel) connections (see page 79). 16 Introducing the TV Side Panel VIDEO/HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 2 Y R-AUDIO-L(MONO) VIDEO P R/ C ...R P B/ C B 1 2 WEGA GATE PUSH OPEN TV/VIDEO VOLUME CANNEL TIMER LAMP POWER/STANDBY POWER Jack Description...
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without the need for a set -top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. Rear Panel Introducing the TV Introducing the TV CABLE VHF/UHF 2 1 3 AUDIO RGB 7 PC IN AUDIO RL 6 4 S VIDEO VIDEO Y PB/CB DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT PCM/ DOLBY DIGITAL PR/CR L (MONO) AUDIO R L L AUDIO R..., see page 40. 4 HDMI IN 6 HDMI/ L-AUDIO-R HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set -top box - You can also connect a DVI-equipped device to your cable and VHF/...
without the need for a set -top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. Rear Panel Introducing the TV Introducing the TV CABLE VHF/UHF 2 1 3 AUDIO RGB 7 PC IN AUDIO RL 6 4 S VIDEO VIDEO Y PB/CB DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT PCM/ DOLBY DIGITAL PR/CR L (MONO) AUDIO R L L AUDIO R..., see page 40. 4 HDMI IN 6 HDMI/ L-AUDIO-R HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set -top box - You can also connect a DVI-equipped device to your cable and VHF/...
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...q; S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (5) or the composite video (6) connections. 8 AUDIO OUT Connect to the left side panel of the TV. 7 HD/DVD IN 4/5 (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R Connect to your stereo system. 9 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of a... digital audio component that has S VIDEO. Introducing the TV Jack Description 5 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equipment that is located on your...
...q; S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (5) or the composite video (6) connections. 8 AUDIO OUT Connect to the left side panel of the TV. 7 HD/DVD IN 4/5 (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R Connect to your stereo system. 9 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of a... digital audio component that has S VIDEO. Introducing the TV Jack Description 5 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equipment that is located on your...
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... it as far away as described below. Your TV comes with all types of connectors with the exception of video connectors available these days. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Overview Your new LCD projection TV can be equipped with this TV (see "Using the WIDE Button" on your ...devices that provide the best video performance, as possible from antenna, satellite and cable TV. To display clear crisp pictures,...
... it as far away as described below. Your TV comes with all types of connectors with the exception of video connectors available these days. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Overview Your new LCD projection TV can be equipped with this TV (see "Using the WIDE Button" on your ...devices that provide the best video performance, as possible from antenna, satellite and cable TV. To display clear crisp pictures,...
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... as shown below. When you use the adapter, you will need to use an HDMI-to connectors. Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV S VIDEO cable Equipment with this TV, you will also need to connect audio cables for improved picture quality (compared to use an S VIDEO cable for sound, as DVI... red, white to -DVI cable HDMI adapter Audio cable 20 Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you also need to an A/V cable). Connecting the TV About Using S VIDEO If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at left), you can use an adapter.
... as shown below. When you use the adapter, you will need to use an HDMI-to connectors. Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV S VIDEO cable Equipment with this TV, you will also need to connect audio cables for improved picture quality (compared to use an S VIDEO cable for sound, as DVI... red, white to -DVI cable HDMI adapter Audio cable 20 Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you also need to an A/V cable). Connecting the TV About Using S VIDEO If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at left), you can use an adapter.
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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 34 and 35. 21 If You Are Connecting See Page Cable System or VHF/UHF 22 ❑ No cable box ... 26 Equipment with HDMI Connection 27 Equipment with DVI Connection 28 Equipment with Digital Audio (OPTICAL) 29 If you plan to connect a VCR. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Basic Connections The way in which you connect your home receives a signal (antenna and satellite;
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 34 and 35. 21 If You Are Connecting See Page Cable System or VHF/UHF 22 ❑ No cable box ... 26 Equipment with HDMI Connection 27 Equipment with DVI Connection 28 Equipment with Digital Audio (OPTICAL) 29 If you plan to connect a VCR. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Basic Connections The way in which you connect your home receives a signal (antenna and satellite;