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... into the outlet, contact your projection TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at temperatures below 41°F (5°C). The apparatus shall not be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of time at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be installed ...modifications not expressly approved in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDF-E42A10/KDF-E50A10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. NOTIFICATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may be exposed ...
... into the outlet, contact your projection TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at temperatures below 41°F (5°C). The apparatus shall not be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of time at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be installed ...modifications not expressly approved in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDF-E42A10/KDF-E50A10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. NOTIFICATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may be exposed ...
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...'s enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require the use spot lighting directed down from SRS Labs, Inc. KDF-E42A10 KDF-E50A10 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. Disposal of this product may cause instability and possibly result in the United States. Trademark Information CableCARD™... symbol are not of a reflective material. s To obtain the best picture, do not expose the screen to use of a set-top box. Availability of digital cable television programming in the United States This product contains mercury. For disposal or recycling information, please...
...'s enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require the use spot lighting directed down from SRS Labs, Inc. KDF-E42A10 KDF-E50A10 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. Disposal of this product may cause instability and possibly result in the United States. Trademark Information CableCARD™... symbol are not of a reflective material. s To obtain the best picture, do not expose the screen to use of a set-top box. Availability of digital cable television programming in the United States This product contains mercury. For disposal or recycling information, please...
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... Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Cleaning s Clean the rear cover area of the TV regularly. Never use . If the picture becomes dark after prolonged use strong solvents...with the cooling system of the TV set by your foot or fingers. Unplug the set from behind the screen. STD/DUO POWER Carry the TV in the Specified Manner If you ...chemical cloth, or solvent such as alcohol, benzene or thinner, as its light source. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as these may appear white due to reduce reflections. Stubborn stains may be removed...
... Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Cleaning s Clean the rear cover area of the TV regularly. Never use . If the picture becomes dark after prolonged use strong solvents...with the cooling system of the TV set by your foot or fingers. Unplug the set from behind the screen. STD/DUO POWER Carry the TV in the Specified Manner If you ...chemical cloth, or solvent such as alcohol, benzene or thinner, as its light source. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as these may appear white due to reduce reflections. Stubborn stains may be removed...
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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...Using CableCARD Device 30 About Using CableCARD Device 30 Activating CableCARD Service 30 Removing the CableCARD Device 31 Setting Up the Channel List 32 Using Initial Setup 32 Connecting Optional Equipment 33 VCR and Cable 34 VCR...
...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...Using CableCARD Device 30 About Using CableCARD Device 30 Activating CableCARD Service 30 Removing the CableCARD Device 31 Setting Up the Channel List 32 Using Initial Setup 32 Connecting Optional Equipment 33 VCR and Cable 34 VCR...
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...PC Screen Options 71 Accessing the Channel Settings 72 Selecting Channel Options 72 Accessing the Parental Lock Settings 74 Selecting Parental Lock Options 74 Viewing Blocked Programs 75 Selecting Custom Rating Options 76 Accessing the Setup Settings 78 Selecting Setup Options 78 Programming ...Caption Vision 80 Selecting PC Setup Options 81 Accessing the Applications Settings 83 Selecting Applications Options 83 Other Information Overview 85 Contacting Sony 85 Replacing the Lamp 86 How to Replace the Lamp 86 Troubleshooting 90 Remote Control ...
...PC Screen Options 71 Accessing the Channel Settings 72 Selecting Channel Options 72 Accessing the Parental Lock Settings 74 Selecting Parental Lock Options 74 Viewing Blocked Programs 75 Selecting Custom Rating Options 76 Accessing the Setup Settings 78 Selecting Setup Options 78 Programming ...Caption Vision 80 Selecting PC Setup Options 81 Accessing the Applications Settings 83 Selecting Applications Options 83 Other Information Overview 85 Contacting Sony 85 Replacing the Lamp 86 How to Replace the Lamp 86 Troubleshooting 90 Remote Control ...
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...television. See page 95 for purchasing this Sony's HD LCD projection TV. that allows you customize the level of packaging contents. This manual is inserted into the TV's rear panel (Continued) 9 This engine features unique Sony technology, including: • DRC®... cable subscribers with the near-HD equivalent by your cable TV company, is for a set-top box - The CableCARD device, which is a new feature that will enjoy with your new TV include: ❑ WEGA GATE™: WEGA GATE is... the signal processing. without the need for models KDF-E42A10 and KDF-E50A10.
...television. See page 95 for purchasing this Sony's HD LCD projection TV. that allows you customize the level of packaging contents. This manual is inserted into the TV's rear panel (Continued) 9 This engine features unique Sony technology, including: • DRC®... cable subscribers with the near-HD equivalent by your cable TV company, is for a set-top box - The CableCARD device, which is a new feature that will enjoy with your new TV include: ❑ WEGA GATE™: WEGA GATE is... the signal processing. without the need for models KDF-E42A10 and KDF-E50A10.
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... page 30.) ❑ Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for a separate set-top box. (Check with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for DVD (480p, 480i) and digital set-top box (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i) connections. ❑ S VIDEO Inputs: Provides...commercials. ❑ 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, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or highdefinition video, plus two-channel digital...
... page 30.) ❑ Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for a separate set-top box. (Check with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for DVD (480p, 480i) and digital set-top box (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i) connections. ❑ S VIDEO Inputs: Provides...commercials. ❑ 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, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or highdefinition video, plus two-channel digital...
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...Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied). ✍ The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV is not securely attached. Replace the lamp with new flashes one of your TV. TIMER indicator is When one (see page 86. Indicator Flashing because... Your TV uses a projection... lamp as its light source. Introducing the TV Indicators Screen PUSH OPEN TIMER LAMP POWER/STANDBY POWER Indicators The indicators show the current status of the timers is set, the indicator will remain lit lit (will ...
...Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied). ✍ The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV is not securely attached. Replace the lamp with new flashes one of your TV. TIMER indicator is When one (see page 86. Indicator Flashing because... Your TV uses a projection... lamp as its light source. Introducing the TV Indicators Screen PUSH OPEN TIMER LAMP POWER/STANDBY POWER Indicators The indicators show the current status of the timers is set, the indicator will remain lit lit (will ...
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...3 4 5 6 78 9 Item 1 WEGA GATE 2 TV/VIDEO 3 - Press to exit WEGA GATE and activate the TV/VIDEO, - Press repeatedly to display WEGA GATE and activate the , B, b, v, and V buttons. Press to adjust the volume. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on page 86. When the red LED blinks only three...button has a tactile dot. VOLUME + and - CHANNEL+ buttons. When it is turned on and off . Lights up in green when the TV is set . Press to scan through channels. Receives IR signals from the remote control. Use the tactile dot as its function may indicate the display unit ...
...3 4 5 6 78 9 Item 1 WEGA GATE 2 TV/VIDEO 3 - Press to exit WEGA GATE and activate the TV/VIDEO, - Press repeatedly to display WEGA GATE and activate the , B, b, v, and V buttons. Press to adjust the volume. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on page 86. When the red LED blinks only three...button has a tactile dot. VOLUME + and - CHANNEL+ buttons. When it is turned on and off . Lights up in green when the TV is set . Press to scan through channels. Receives IR signals from the remote control. Use the tactile dot as its function may indicate the display unit ...
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... 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 1 HD/DVD IN 2 (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i) Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your DVD player's or digital set-top box's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. When... Auto is selected for the Video 2 (Component) option in the Setup (MONO)/ AUDIO R settings, the component video function will be preferentially activated (see page 18). 2 VIDEO IN 2 Connect to your camcorder or other video 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 1 HD/DVD IN 2 (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i) Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your DVD player's or digital set-top box's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. When... Auto is selected for the Video 2 (Component) option in the Setup (MONO)/ AUDIO R settings, the component video function will be preferentially activated (see page 18). 2 VIDEO IN 2 Connect to your camcorder or other video VIDEO/ ...
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...) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set -top box - HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. Rear Panel Introducing the TV Introducing the TV CABLE VHF/UHF 2 1 3 AUDIO RGB 7 PC IN ...definition television. For details, see page 30. 3 PC IN 7 Connect to the video output connector and audio output jack on your TV by using an HDMI-to-DVI cable. (Continued) 17 that connects to your cable and VHF/UHF antenna signal. 2 CableCARD slot CableCARD...
...) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set -top box - HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. Rear Panel Introducing the TV Introducing the TV CABLE VHF/UHF 2 1 3 AUDIO RGB 7 PC IN ...definition television. For details, see page 30. 3 PC IN 7 Connect to the video output connector and audio output jack on your TV by using an HDMI-to-DVI cable. (Continued) 17 that connects to your cable and VHF/UHF antenna signal. 2 CableCARD slot CableCARD...
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...double-D symbol are trademarks of your VCR or other video equipment that is located on your audio or video equipment. Introducing the TV Jack Description 5 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video component. Component... video provides better picture quality than the composite video (6). 6 VIDEO IN 1/3 VIDEO/ L-AUDIO-R Connect to your DVD player's or digital set-top box's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. A third composite video and audio (VIDEO 2) is PCM/Dolby Digital (OPTICAL) OUT compatible....
...double-D symbol are trademarks of your VCR or other video equipment that is located on your audio or video equipment. Introducing the TV Jack Description 5 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video component. Component... video provides better picture quality than the composite video (6). 6 VIDEO IN 1/3 VIDEO/ L-AUDIO-R Connect to your DVD player's or digital set-top box's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. A third composite video and audio (VIDEO 2) is PCM/Dolby Digital (OPTICAL) OUT compatible....
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..." on page 30. CATV cable IN OUT Cable box Coaxial cable Antenna cable CABLE Rear of TV channels When using the cable box, ensure that the TV remains tuned to the channel that the cable box is set to the TV's CABLE input. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box...; Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. ❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you have...
..." on page 30. CATV cable IN OUT Cable box Coaxial cable Antenna cable CABLE Rear of TV channels When using the cable box, ensure that the TV remains tuned to the channel that the cable box is set to the TV's CABLE input. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box...; Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. ❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you have...
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... Program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on pages 32. Prevent the accidental switching of TV IN OUT Cable box Notes on page 47. Set up . CATV cable Coaxial cable VHF/UHF Rear of TV channels When using the cable box, ensure that the TV remains tuned to the channel ...that the cable box is set to operate the cable Program the...
... Program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on pages 32. Prevent the accidental switching of TV IN OUT Cable box Notes on page 47. Set up . CATV cable Coaxial cable VHF/UHF Rear of TV channels When using the cable box, ensure that the TV remains tuned to the channel ...that the cable box is set to operate the cable Program the...
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...10065; You want to receive programming using this time, these advanced services. Inserting the CableCARD incorrectly may be able to access your cable TV company - not Sony. Activating CableCARD Service Before you can use CableCARD service, you may result in some cases, pay-per-view). At this... the use a separate cable box for a separate set-top box. About Using CableCARD Device If you to the card and the TV. 2 Gently push the card into the slot until it locks into the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. Check with your cable TV company) and activate the service, as video-on...
...10065; You want to receive programming using this time, these advanced services. Inserting the CableCARD incorrectly may be able to access your cable TV company - not Sony. Activating CableCARD Service Before you can use CableCARD service, you may result in some cases, pay-per-view). At this... the use a separate cable box for a separate set-top box. About Using CableCARD Device If you to the card and the TV. 2 Gently push the card into the slot until it locks into the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. Check with your cable TV company) and activate the service, as video-on...
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... to remove it. To install a different CableCARD device, follow the instructions in the Applications settings (see page 84). After the CableCARD device has acquired channels from your cable TV company. Removing the CableCARD Device In the event you through the activation process. 5 After ...your CableCARD device is activated, your cable TV company will request before they can also access information about your TV will no longer decrypt digital cable TV programming services that require CableCARD. 1 Push the eject button on page 30. ...
... to remove it. To install a different CableCARD device, follow the instructions in the Applications settings (see page 84). After the CableCARD device has acquired channels from your cable TV company. Removing the CableCARD Device In the event you through the activation process. 5 After ...your CableCARD device is activated, your cable TV company will request before they can also access information about your TV will no longer decrypt digital cable TV programming services that require CableCARD. 1 Push the eject button on page 30. ...
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... the Auto Program as a reminder. This may take a while (20 to 50 minutes) to highlight the on the TV. A progress bar is displayed while available channels are connected. ✍ Auto Program may require 50+ minutes for each time you turn on -screen display language. The Initial Setup...for installations that use a cable box for the first time after hooking it up the channels at a later time 1 Select Settings in the Channel setting to run Auto Program for completion and "Start auto program now?" You will automatically create a list of available channels from both...
... the Auto Program as a reminder. This may take a while (20 to 50 minutes) to highlight the on the TV. A progress bar is displayed while available channels are connected. ✍ Auto Program may require 50+ minutes for each time you turn on -screen display language. The Initial Setup...for installations that use a cable box for the first time after hooking it up the channels at a later time 1 Select Settings in the Channel setting to run Auto Program for completion and "Start auto program now?" You will automatically create a list of available channels from both...
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...Sony remote control to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use a cable box. regular cable channels) and you can: ❑ Use the TV's remote control to change channels on your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 7 Run Initial Setup, as described in "Setting... Up the Channel List" on page 30. With this hookup if: ❑ Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the ...
...Sony remote control to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use a cable box. regular cable channels) and you can: ❑ Use the TV's remote control to change channels on your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 7 Run Initial Setup, as described in "Setting... Up the Channel List" on page 30. With this hookup if: ❑ Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the ...
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Cables are often color-coded to the TV's A/V input jacks. VCR (playback) VCR (recording) Rear of the VIDEO cable (yellow) on your VCR. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Two VCRs for playback by pressing TV/VIDEO on the remote control. ✍ You may need to change the video input... S VIDEO jacks: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO connection instead of TV S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 3 VIDEO IN AUDIO-R AUDIO-L VIDEO A/V cable A/V cable ✍ To perform tape editing, set the TV to the video input intended for Tape Editing Using S VIDEO jacks? Connect red to...
Cables are often color-coded to the TV's A/V input jacks. VCR (playback) VCR (recording) Rear of the VIDEO cable (yellow) on your VCR. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Two VCRs for playback by pressing TV/VIDEO on the remote control. ✍ You may need to change the video input... S VIDEO jacks: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO connection instead of TV S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 3 VIDEO IN AUDIO-R AUDIO-L VIDEO A/V cable A/V cable ✍ To perform tape editing, set the TV to the video input intended for Tape Editing Using S VIDEO jacks? Connect red to...
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DVD player Component video cable Rear of TV Y PB/CB PR/CR Cables are sometimes labeled YCBCR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y. Disconnect all power sources ... To take advantage of inputs that you used for the video connection (HD/DVD IN 4 or 5). Be sure to the TV's AUDIO IN jacks. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with Component Video Connectors Use this hookup if: ❑...DVD player's AUDIO OUT jacks to use the same row of the Wide Mode feature, set the DVD player's aspect ratio to the TV's Y PB/CB PR/CR jacks. Connect red to red, white to white, etc. Connecting the...
DVD player Component video cable Rear of TV Y PB/CB PR/CR Cables are sometimes labeled YCBCR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y. Disconnect all power sources ... To take advantage of inputs that you used for the video connection (HD/DVD IN 4 or 5). Be sure to the TV's AUDIO IN jacks. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with Component Video Connectors Use this hookup if: ❑...DVD player's AUDIO OUT jacks to use the same row of the Wide Mode feature, set the DVD player's aspect ratio to the TV's Y PB/CB PR/CR jacks. Connect red to red, white to white, etc. Connecting the...