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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 ™ ™
Operating Instructions
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... following numbers. Serial No. Record these numbers in Canada contact the Customer Relations Center at the rear of the TV. Contacting Sony If, after reading the following instructions, you call upon your Sony® TV, please call one of your Sony dealer regarding this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : 1-877...
... following numbers. Serial No. Record these numbers in Canada contact the Customer Relations Center at the rear of the TV. Contacting Sony If, after reading the following instructions, you call upon your Sony® TV, please call one of your Sony dealer regarding this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : 1-877...
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...important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a place subject to let the moisture evaporate before operating it checked by your projection TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at temperatures below 41°F (5°C). s For details concerning safety precautions, see ...not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in the literature accompanying the appliance. Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDF-E42A10/KDF-E50A10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. ...
...important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a place subject to let the moisture evaporate before operating it checked by your projection TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at temperatures below 41°F (5°C). s For details concerning safety precautions, see ...not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in the literature accompanying the appliance. Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDF-E42A10/KDF-E50A10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. ...
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...local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). This TV is required for more information call your cable service provider. SU-RG11S (KDF-E42A10) SU-RG11M (KDF-E50A10) To Customers Sufficient expertise is manufactured under USP4638258, 4482866. Disposal of ... set-top box. s See pages 13 and 14 for installing the specified product. KDF-E42A10 KDF-E50A10 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to view encrypted digital programming. Certain advanced...
...local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). This TV is required for more information call your cable service provider. SU-RG11S (KDF-E42A10) SU-RG11M (KDF-E50A10) To Customers Sufficient expertise is manufactured under USP4638258, 4482866. Disposal of ... set-top box. s See pages 13 and 14 for installing the specified product. KDF-E42A10 KDF-E50A10 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to view encrypted digital programming. Certain advanced...
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... when unused for replacement of overhead power lines or other . A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. s Be sure 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. Section 810 of...
... when unused for replacement of overhead power lines or other . A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. s Be sure 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. Section 810 of...
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... conductors (NEC section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Cleaning s Clean the rear cover area of the TV regularly. Watch your local laws or regulations. Be sure to direct illumination or direct sunlight. This is a structural property of ... s The picture quality may be sprayed to moisten the cleaning cloth. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as these may scratch the screen's coating. For Safety Be Careful When Moving the TV When you carry the TV in position, be necessary to clean the inside the lamp unit. (...
... conductors (NEC section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Cleaning s Clean the rear cover area of the TV regularly. Watch your local laws or regulations. Be sure to direct illumination or direct sunlight. This is a structural property of ... s The picture quality may be sprayed to moisten the cleaning cloth. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as these may scratch the screen's coating. For Safety Be Careful When Moving the TV When you carry the TV in position, be necessary to clean the inside the lamp unit. (...
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... 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 14 TV Controls and Connectors 15 Front Panel 15 Side Panel 16 Rear Panel 17 Connecting the TV Overview...
... 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 14 TV Controls and Connectors 15 Front Panel 15 Side Panel 16 Rear Panel 17 Connecting the TV Overview...
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...Sony's HD LCD projection TV. This engine features unique 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, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA (R6) batteries. without the need for models KDF-E42A10 and KDF-E50A10...the signal deterioration caused by your new TV include: ❑ WEGA GATE™: WEGA GATE is for a set-top box - The CableCARD device, which is inserted into the TV's rear panel (Continued) 9 The DRC ...
...Sony's HD LCD projection TV. This engine features unique 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, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA (R6) batteries. without the need for models KDF-E42A10 and KDF-E50A10...the signal deterioration caused by your new TV include: ❑ WEGA GATE™: WEGA GATE is for a set-top box - The CableCARD device, which is inserted into the TV's rear panel (Continued) 9 The DRC ...
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... any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set -top box. (Check with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a separate set -top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. After the service is consistent output between programs and commercials. ... of up to 16 favorite channels without leaving the current channel. ❑ Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is activated with your cable TV company about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability. HDMI supports enhanced, or highdefinition video, plus two-channel digital audio. 10
... any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set -top box. (Check with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a separate set -top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. After the service is consistent output between programs and commercials. ... of up to 16 favorite channels without leaving the current channel. ❑ Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is activated with your cable TV company about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability. HDMI supports enhanced, or highdefinition video, plus two-channel digital audio. 10
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...about two minutes. Special care is caused by moisture condensation on to come and maintain its original picture quality, you anticipate not using the TV for stubborn stains and dirt. 11 Allow several minutes before turning on page 6 for a long period of time ❑ Unplug the...poor color. On moisture condensation ❑ If your TV for more than a week. Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Enjoying Your TV To enjoy your TV is moved directly from a cold to follow the cleaning instruction on the TV. Notes on the TV To enjoy clear picture ❑ Prevent sunlight or ...
...about two minutes. Special care is caused by moisture condensation on to come and maintain its original picture quality, you anticipate not using the TV for stubborn stains and dirt. 11 Allow several minutes before turning on page 6 for a long period of time ❑ Unplug the...poor color. On moisture condensation ❑ If your TV for more than a week. Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Enjoying Your TV To enjoy your TV is moved directly from a cold to follow the cleaning instruction on the TV. Notes on the TV To enjoy clear picture ❑ Prevent sunlight or ...
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... lamp door or the lamp is securely attached, the TV will continue to flash in use. Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source. If there is preparing to turn on . LAMP indicator The projection lamp has burned out. Replace it with a new Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied). ✍ The... light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV is in intervals of three blinks at a time until the lamp...
... lamp door or the lamp is securely attached, the TV will continue to flash in use. Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source. If there is preparing to turn on . LAMP indicator The projection lamp has burned out. Replace it with a new Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied). ✍ The... light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV is in intervals of three blinks at a time until the lamp...
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... the pedestal or the front panel of the TV while grasping the top with the other hand, as shown in the hole on or pushing the TV or its stand may cause these parts to fall and damage the TV. 13 When moving 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.
... the pedestal or the front panel of the TV while grasping the top with the other hand, as shown in the hole on or pushing the TV or its stand may cause these parts to fall and damage the TV. 13 When moving 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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...˚ 30˚ 14 Vertical Viewing Area min. 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 KDF- When Installing Your TV against a Wall Keep your TV within the areas shown below. Recommended Viewing Area Your viewing position may affect...
...˚ 30˚ 14 Vertical Viewing Area min. 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 KDF- When Installing Your TV against a Wall Keep your TV within the areas shown below. Recommended Viewing Area Your viewing position may affect...
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... Press to display WEGA GATE and activate the , B, b, v, and V buttons. Press to scan through channels, press and hold either - When lit, indicates one of your 0 TV, push up the panel door just under the "PUSH OPEN" mark. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if... 3 - Press again to turn on page 2). Lights up in green when the TV is not securely attached (see page 83. Use the tactile dot as its function may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see "Contacting Sony" on and off . When the red LED blinks only three times, the lamp door of...
... Press to display WEGA GATE and activate the , B, b, v, and V buttons. Press to scan through channels, press and hold either - When lit, indicates one of your 0 TV, push up the panel door just under the "PUSH OPEN" mark. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if... 3 - Press again to turn on page 2). Lights up in green when the TV is not securely attached (see page 83. Use the tactile dot as its function may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see "Contacting Sony" on and off . When the red LED blinks only three times, the lamp door of...
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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...
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. You can also connect a DVI-equipped device to your personal computer. 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/ ..., 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 - For details, see page 30. 3 PC IN 7 Connect to the ...
...without the need for a set -top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. You can also connect a DVI-equipped device to your personal computer. 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/ ..., 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 - For details, see page 30. 3 PC IN 7 Connect to the ...
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...equipment. 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 DVD player's or digital set-top box's component video (YPBPR) and audio ...(L/R) jacks. You can use (VAR/FIX) L/R these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system. 9 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of a digital audio component that is located on your VCR or ...
...equipment. 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 DVD player's or digital set-top box's component video (YPBPR) and audio ...(L/R) jacks. You can use (VAR/FIX) L/R these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system. 9 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of a digital audio component that is located on your VCR or ...
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...below. Your TV comes with all types of connectors with this TV (see "Using the WIDE Button" on your devices that enter your TV and connected devices will need to output in signal deterioration. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Overview Your new LCD projection TV can be ...coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality signal. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can receive both analog and digital broadcasting signals from the TV. Connector type Separate audio connection required HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) No Y PB/CB PR/CR * DVI (Digital Video Interface)...
...below. Your TV comes with all types of connectors with this TV (see "Using the WIDE Button" on your devices that enter your TV and connected devices will need to output in signal deterioration. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Overview Your new LCD projection TV can be ...coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality signal. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can receive both analog and digital broadcasting signals from the TV. Connector type Separate audio connection required HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) No Y PB/CB PR/CR * DVI (Digital Video Interface)...
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... can use an S VIDEO cable for sound as shown below. When you use the adapter, you can use an HDMI-to white, etc. Connecting the TV About Using S VIDEO If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at left), you will need to use an adapter. Connect... red to red, white to -DVI cable or an HDMI adapter (not supplied). Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV S VIDEO cable Equipment with this TV, you also need to connect audio cables for sound, as DVI connector is for video signals only. HDMI-to connectors.
... can use an S VIDEO cable for sound as shown below. When you use the adapter, you can use an HDMI-to white, etc. Connecting the TV About Using S VIDEO If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at left), you will need to use an adapter. Connect... red to red, white to -DVI cable or an HDMI adapter (not supplied). Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV S VIDEO cable Equipment with this TV, you also need to connect audio cables for sound, as DVI connector is for video signals only. HDMI-to connectors.
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... with Digital Audio (OPTICAL) 29 If you are connecting a VCR ❑ See the connections described on how your TV will vary, depending on pages 34 and 35. 21 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...
... with Digital Audio (OPTICAL) 29 If you are connecting a VCR ❑ See the connections described on how your TV will vary, depending on pages 34 and 35. 21 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...