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...the TV screen. NOTIFICATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with your authority to let the moisture evaporate before operating it . This equipment generates, uses and can cause the imprint of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDF-E42A10/KDF-E50A10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics ... in a particular installation. s If you have it checked by turning the equipment off and on the apparatus. In this case, please wait a few hours to operate this manual could void your projection TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at temperatures below 41°F...
...the TV screen. NOTIFICATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with your authority to let the moisture evaporate before operating it . This equipment generates, uses and can cause the imprint of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDF-E42A10/KDF-E50A10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics ... in a particular installation. s If you have it checked by turning the equipment off and on the apparatus. In this case, please wait a few hours to operate this manual could void your projection TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at temperatures below 41°F...
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...affect the picture quality. Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the screen surface. Special care is required. Be sure to normal. When turning off the power ❑ The cooling fan will return to follow the cleaning instruction on the lenses inside. Allow several minutes before... is easily scratched. Cleaning the Screen Surface Dust and dirt on to come and maintain its original picture quality, you anticipate not using the TV for stubborn stains and dirt. 11 Screen To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a special coating. To dust off the screen use a...
...affect the picture quality. Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the screen surface. Special care is required. Be sure to normal. When turning off the power ❑ The cooling fan will return to follow the cleaning instruction on the lenses inside. Allow several minutes before... is easily scratched. Cleaning the Screen Surface Dust and dirt on to come and maintain its original picture quality, you anticipate not using the TV for stubborn stains and dirt. 11 Screen To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a special coating. To dust off the screen use a...
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... has burned out. Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source. To avoid eye discomfort or injury, do not look into the light housing when the power is turned off. If there is a change in the condition or a problem with a new Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied). ✍ .../STANDBY POWER Indicators The indicators show the current status of your TV, it may take a while (1 minute or less) before the picture appears. ❑ When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. Note the following: ❑ After turning on . red : The lamp door or the lamp is ...
... has burned out. Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source. To avoid eye discomfort or injury, do not look into the light housing when the power is turned off. If there is a change in the condition or a problem with a new Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied). ✍ .../STANDBY POWER Indicators The indicators show the current status of your TV, it may take a while (1 minute or less) before the picture appears. ❑ When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. Note the following: ❑ After turning on . red : The lamp door or the lamp is ...
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...turned on and off . VOLUME + and - To scan quickly through channels, press and hold either - Lights up the panel door just under the "PUSH OPEN" mark. Press again to adjust the volume. Speaker Description Press to confirm the selection or setting. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on page 86. TV... Controls and Connectors Front Panel Introducing the TV To open the panel Introducing the TV WEGA GATE PUSH OPEN TV/VIDEO VOLUME CANNEL TIMER LAMP POWER/STANDBY POWER To open the...
...turned on and off . VOLUME + and - To scan quickly through channels, press and hold either - Lights up the panel door just under the "PUSH OPEN" mark. Press again to adjust the volume. Speaker Description Press to confirm the selection or setting. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on page 86. TV... Controls and Connectors Front Panel Introducing the TV To open the panel Introducing the TV WEGA GATE PUSH OPEN TV/VIDEO VOLUME CANNEL TIMER LAMP POWER/STANDBY POWER To open the...
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Then press . This may take a while (20 to 50 minutes) to run Auto Program for all receivable channels are scanned, you may want to perform ... below ). ✍ The Initial Setup feature does not apply for installations that use a cable box for each time you turn on the TV until you complete the Auto Program as a reminder. You will automatically create a list of receivable channels for completion and "... . A progress bar is displayed while available channels are connected. ✍ Auto Program may require 50+ minutes for the current input (VHF/UHF antenna or CABLE). If you...
Then press . This may take a while (20 to 50 minutes) to run Auto Program for all receivable channels are scanned, you may want to perform ... below ). ✍ The Initial Setup feature does not apply for installations that use a cable box for each time you turn on the TV until you complete the Auto Program as a reminder. You will automatically create a list of receivable channels for completion and "... . A progress bar is displayed while available channels are connected. ✍ Auto Program may require 50+ minutes for the current input (VHF/UHF antenna or CABLE). If you...
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... qd VISUAL SEARCH qf VOL +/- Press to turn on /off . Press again to stop the recording. Press again to turn Display off the TV. To be also accessed in the Audio setting. button. (Continued) 45 By pressing this TOOLS function. (Non-operable button for details on page ...59). x REC STOP: Press to restore the picture. Press to turn on /off the external equipment ...
... qd VISUAL SEARCH qf VOL +/- Press to turn on /off . Press again to stop the recording. Press again to turn Display off the TV. To be also accessed in the Audio setting. button. (Continued) 45 By pressing this TOOLS function. (Non-operable button for details on page ...59). x REC STOP: Press to restore the picture. Press to turn on /off the external equipment ...
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...Aim your equipment from the code listed first. If not, try 3 entering from the "Manufacturer's Codes" listed on page 48. If the equipment turns on the remote control and press the button simultaneously. 1 The selected FUNCTION button (DVR, DVD/VCR or SAT/CABLE) will flash twice, and ...STOP VOL CH REC REC PAUSE REC STOP TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 TV Sony Equipment Programmable Code Number DVR 772 DVD/VCR 601 (Sony Dream System) 1 SAT/CABLE 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) Follow the steps below to program your TV's remote control to the previous setting. ✍ In some cases, you...
...Aim your equipment from the code listed first. If not, try 3 entering from the "Manufacturer's Codes" listed on page 48. If the equipment turns on the remote control and press the button simultaneously. 1 The selected FUNCTION button (DVR, DVD/VCR or SAT/CABLE) will flash twice, and ...STOP VOL CH REC REC PAUSE REC STOP TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 TV Sony Equipment Programmable Code Number DVR 772 DVD/VCR 601 (Sony Dream System) 1 SAT/CABLE 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) Follow the steps below to program your TV's remote control to the previous setting. ✍ In some cases, you...
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... 0-9, ENT To Do This ... to previous channel Press ... 0-9, ENT CH +/- Operating a Cable Box ✍ Some functions cannot be operated depending on the screen for your TV, first turn to resume normal playback) To Do This ... Press ... Display SAT Guide Display SAT Menu Move highlight (cursor) Press ... GUIDE MENU V v B b Change channels CH +/- z H x To...
... 0-9, ENT To Do This ... to previous channel Press ... 0-9, ENT CH +/- Operating a Cable Box ✍ Some functions cannot be operated depending on the screen for your TV, first turn to resume normal playback) To Do This ... Press ... Display SAT Guide Display SAT Menu Move highlight (cursor) Press ... GUIDE MENU V v B b Change channels CH +/- z H x To...
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...the disc menu TOP MENU MENU Operating a DVD/VCR Combo Unit To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVD/HDD DVR (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Select the HDD F 1 Select the DVD F 2 Play H Stop x Pause X Search the picture forward or backward M or ...Replay Advance Display the disc menu Display the top menu Press ... V v B b z . > MENU TOP MENU 50 POWER VOL +/-, MUTING F1 To Do This ... Watching the TV Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Press ... Play H Stop x Pause X Search the picture forward or backward M or m...
...the disc menu TOP MENU MENU Operating a DVD/VCR Combo Unit To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVD/HDD DVR (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Select the HDD F 1 Select the DVD F 2 Play H Stop x Pause X Search the picture forward or backward M or ...Replay Advance Display the disc menu Display the top menu Press ... V v B b z . > MENU TOP MENU 50 POWER VOL +/-, MUTING F1 To Do This ... Watching the TV Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Press ... Play H Stop x Pause X Search the picture forward or backward M or m...
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...Sound Mode Reset Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound Volume Offset Effect BBE Custom 0 0 0 Off 0 Off Off To highlight an option and to turn off Steady Sound. Off Select to change settings, press V v B b. Highlight 4. Adjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds. TruSurround Select... surround sound (for spoken dialog. Dynamic Standard Custom Selecting Audio Options z Sound Mode settings are independent of the current input (TV or video input) relative to increase or decrease the sound level of settings in speakers. Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched...
...Sound Mode Reset Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound Volume Offset Effect BBE Custom 0 0 0 Off 0 Off Off To highlight an option and to turn off Steady Sound. Off Select to change settings, press V v B b. Highlight 4. Adjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds. TruSurround Select... surround sound (for spoken dialog. Dynamic Standard Custom Selecting Audio Options z Sound Mode settings are independent of the current input (TV or video input) relative to increase or decrease the sound level of settings in speakers. Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched...
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...1, 2 or 3 to adjust so that the video and audio from your connected external equipment are turned off and the audio output from your audio system can be controlled by the TV's remote control. Select Off (factory default setting) to make adjustments to audio and video synchronization when ...a signal is received. (If no adjustments. Fixed The TV's speakers are turned off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through your remote control is available when Audio Out is set to Fixed. Off Select to turn on your audio system. Use your audio receiver's volume ...
...1, 2 or 3 to adjust so that the video and audio from your connected external equipment are turned off and the audio output from your audio system can be controlled by the TV's remote control. Select Off (factory default setting) to make adjustments to audio and video synchronization when ...a signal is received. (If no adjustments. Fixed The TV's speakers are turned off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through your remote control is available when Audio Out is set to Fixed. Off Select to turn on your audio system. Use your audio receiver's volume ...
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.... Reset Select to enhance treble and bass. Treble Adjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds. Fixed The TV's speakers are turned off and the audio output of the TV is set to exit Sound Mode Custom Reset Treble 0 Bass 0 Balance 0 Effect Off Speaker On Audio Out...TruSurround Select for surround sound (for spoken dialog. Speaker On Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to turn on the Video 7 PC remote control until VIDEO 7 (PC) appears. Off Select to the TV's sound only through your audio system. 68 Using the Settings Selecting PC...
.... Reset Select to enhance treble and bass. Treble Adjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds. Fixed The TV's speakers are turned off and the audio output of the TV is set to exit Sound Mode Custom Reset Treble 0 Bass 0 Balance 0 Effect Off Speaker On Audio Out...TruSurround Select for surround sound (for spoken dialog. Speaker On Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to turn on the Video 7 PC remote control until VIDEO 7 (PC) appears. Off Select to the TV's sound only through your audio system. 68 Using the Settings Selecting PC...
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... Lock settings include the following options: Option Parental Lock Turn ratings on page 93. Adult Maximum ratings permitted are: U.S.: TV-14, PG-13 Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14 Custom Select to set up the TV to block programs according to set ratings manually. S....✍ You need your password, see "Lost password" on /off and select a rating system Description Off Turn Parental Lock off. Child Maximum ratings permitted are: U.S.: TV-Y, TV-G, G Canada: C, G, TV-Y Youth Maximum ratings permitted are blocked from viewing. Select Settings 3. Off Child Youth Y. To exit the Parental...
... Lock settings include the following options: Option Parental Lock Turn ratings on page 93. Adult Maximum ratings permitted are: U.S.: TV-14, PG-13 Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14 Custom Select to set up the TV to block programs according to set ratings manually. S....✍ You need your password, see "Lost password" on /off and select a rating system Description Off Turn Parental Lock off. Child Maximum ratings permitted are: U.S.: TV-Y, TV-G, G Canada: C, G, TV-Y Youth Maximum ratings permitted are blocked from viewing. Select Settings 3. Off Child Youth Y. To exit the Parental...
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Using the Settings z If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you turn your TV off. Select to help simplify the rating selection. Canada Select to Off when in the Parental Lock setting. Option Change Password Select Country Description Select ...
Using the Settings z If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you turn your TV off. Select to help simplify the rating selection. Canada Select to Off when in the Parental Lock setting. Option Change Password Select Country Description Select ...
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...Allows you to select from four closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning). On Caption Vision is turned on page 80. Press to turn off . Off Select to confirm the selection. Off Caption Vision is pressed. Program Allows you to set basic and ... offers this service). WEGA GATE 2. See "Programming Caption Vision" on . Also displays when the channel is changed or the DISPLAY button is turned off the Game Mode. 78 On Select to On or Off. Using the Settings Accessing the Setup Settings 1. Press WEGA GATE........ Set to ...
...Allows you to select from four closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning). On Caption Vision is turned on page 80. Press to turn off . Off Select to confirm the selection. Off Caption Vision is pressed. Program Allows you to set basic and ... offers this service). WEGA GATE 2. See "Programming Caption Vision" on . Also displays when the channel is changed or the DISPLAY button is turned off the Game Mode. 78 On Select to On or Off. Using the Settings Accessing the Setup Settings 1. Press WEGA GATE........ Set to ...
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...Automatically corrects double images. Using the Settings Selecting PC Setup To display the PC screen: Options Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly on -screen settings from 1-4 to align the images and improve the picture. The PC...there is no signal input for the PC input while the TV is displaying the PC screen. Language Select to use the TV at an altitude of choice: English, Español, ... the Video 7 PC remote control until VIDEO 7 (PC) appears. Off Select to use the TV at normal altitude. Using the Settings 81 Menu Color Enables you to exit Power Management Off Language ...
...Automatically corrects double images. Using the Settings Selecting PC Setup To display the PC screen: Options Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly on -screen settings from 1-4 to align the images and improve the picture. The PC...there is no signal input for the PC input while the TV is displaying the PC screen. Language Select to use the TV at an altitude of choice: English, Español, ... the Video 7 PC remote control until VIDEO 7 (PC) appears. Off Select to use the TV at normal altitude. Using the Settings 81 Menu Color Enables you to exit Power Management Off Language ...
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... settings, press V v B b. Timer 1 Timer 2 You can use the Timers to program the TV to select the amount of pressing b. (Continued) 83 Select Settings 3. Press to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2. Sleep Allows you to turn on before shutting off at two scheduled viewing times. Timer 1 and Timer 2 cannot be set the... clock and to program your TV to turn on and off and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing times. To set the timer, press b. ✍ To go directly to programming ...
... settings, press V v B b. Timer 1 Timer 2 You can use the Timers to program the TV to select the amount of pressing b. (Continued) 83 Select Settings 3. Press to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2. Sleep Allows you to turn on before shutting off at two scheduled viewing times. Timer 1 and Timer 2 cannot be set the... clock and to program your TV to turn on and off and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing times. To set the timer, press b. ✍ To go directly to programming ...
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...v to highlight one of selectable CableCARD options will vary, depending on the front panel will light, indicating the Timer has been set. Select to turn off the Timer. (Your previous settings are saved.) 3 If you selected Program in providing information to the next setting. Press B to go ...to select Current Time. 2 Press V and v to set the current time (day, hour, minute, and AM/PM). Display diagnostics information about the TV. Press or press b to confirm each setting and move to an authorized technician or repair person. Program Off Select to set the Timer by day...
...v to highlight one of selectable CableCARD options will vary, depending on the front panel will light, indicating the Timer has been set. Select to turn off the Timer. (Your previous settings are saved.) 3 If you selected Program in providing information to the next setting. Press B to go ...to select Current Time. 2 Press V and v to set the current time (day, hour, minute, and AM/PM). Display diagnostics information about the TV. Press or press b to confirm each setting and move to an authorized technician or repair person. Program Off Select to set the Timer by day...
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...projection lamp, which illuminates the picture, has a limited life. WARNING Electric appliances can damage the lamp or shorten its life. ✍ Avoid touching the front glass of a new lamp or the glass of the TV...Be sure to operate for about two minutes after turning the power off the power on the front ... new one (not supplied). Use of the TV after unplugging the power cord to allow the lamp...the lamp unit is time to Replace the Lamp 1 Turn off .) 2 Wait at least 30 minutes after removing...or lamp life. 86 Doing so may damage the TV. ❑ Do not remove the lamp for replacement...
...projection lamp, which illuminates the picture, has a limited life. WARNING Electric appliances can damage the lamp or shorten its life. ✍ Avoid touching the front glass of a new lamp or the glass of the TV...Be sure to operate for about two minutes after turning the power off the power on the front ... new one (not supplied). Use of the TV after unplugging the power cord to allow the lamp...the lamp unit is time to Replace the Lamp 1 Turn off .) 2 Wait at least 30 minutes after removing...or lamp life. 86 Doing so may damage the TV. ❑ Do not remove the lamp for replacement...
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Turn the knob counterclockwise to OPEN and pull out the cover. Lamp door 6 Pull out the lamp. Then pull the lamp straight out. Never touch the glass portion of the lamp or the surrounding parts. ✍ After the used lamp into the empty box of the lamp handle and pull the handle upwards. Other Information 5 Remove the lamp door. Never put the used lamp has cooled, place it into a plastic bag. (Continued) 87 Other Information ✍ The lamp is very hot immediately after use. Hook a finger through the loop of the replacement lamp. 4 Remove the outside lamp cover.
Turn the knob counterclockwise to OPEN and pull out the cover. Lamp door 6 Pull out the lamp. Then pull the lamp straight out. Never touch the glass portion of the lamp or the surrounding parts. ✍ After the used lamp into the empty box of the lamp handle and pull the handle upwards. Other Information 5 Remove the lamp door. Never put the used lamp has cooled, place it into a plastic bag. (Continued) 87 Other Information ✍ The lamp is very hot immediately after use. Hook a finger through the loop of the replacement lamp. 4 Remove the outside lamp cover.