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...; symbol are trademarks of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by your area depends on the installation. SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO: KDF-E55A20 KDF-E60A20 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO: SU-GW12 Replacement Parts See page 4 under license from SRS Labs, Inc. 2 BBE and BBE Symbol are ... require the use spot lighting directed down from a cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may cause instability and result in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration. ❑ Avoid operating the...
...; symbol are trademarks of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by your area depends on the installation. SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO: KDF-E55A20 KDF-E60A20 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO: SU-GW12 Replacement Parts See page 4 under license from SRS Labs, Inc. 2 BBE and BBE Symbol are ... require the use spot lighting directed down from a cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may cause instability and result in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration. ❑ Avoid operating the...
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... service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Cleaning ❑ Clean the rear cover area of time, it can come in the rear cover area may cause a problem with the cooling system of the TV set from the screen, wipe it gently with such power lines or circuits. Do...IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL. Never use a cloth moistened with solution of the TV with a plugged AC power cord may be located in fire, electric shock or other hazards. If the picture becomes dark after using the TV for Antenna Grounding. Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna is ...
... service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Cleaning ❑ Clean the rear cover area of time, it can come in the rear cover area may cause a problem with the cooling system of the TV set from the screen, wipe it gently with such power lines or circuits. Do...IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL. Never use a cloth moistened with solution of the TV with a plugged AC power cord may be located in fire, electric shock or other hazards. If the picture becomes dark after using the TV for Antenna Grounding. Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna is ...
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... strong illumination shines on the screen, part of the LCD projection TV. About the LCD projection TV Although the LCD projection TV is a structural property of the screen may be affected by your TV. Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. ❑ The picture quality may appear white due to reflections from the wall...
... strong illumination shines on the screen, part of the LCD projection TV. About the LCD projection TV Although the LCD projection TV is a structural property of the screen may be affected by your TV. Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. ❑ The picture quality may appear white due to reflections from the wall...
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...provided by your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for models KDF-E55A20 and KDF-E60A20. This engine features unique Sony technology, including: ... TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA (R6) batteries. After the service is inserted into the TV's rear ... TV functions: favorite channels, cable channels, antenna channels, external input list or settings. ❑ WEGA Engine: Delivers superb picture ...Sony's HD LCD Projection TV. For more information about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability. These items are also found on the TV...
...provided by your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for models KDF-E55A20 and KDF-E60A20. This engine features unique Sony technology, including: ... TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA (R6) batteries. After the service is inserted into the TV's rear ... TV functions: favorite channels, cable channels, antenna channels, external input list or settings. ❑ WEGA Engine: Delivers superb picture ...Sony's HD LCD Projection TV. For more information about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability. These items are also found on the TV...
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... set -top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. Introducing the Sony TV Introducing the Sony TV ❑ 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 (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i) connections. ❑ S VIDEO Inputs: Provide a high-quality image from connected equipment. ❑ CineMotion®: Using the reverse 3-2 pull down technology, the CineMotion feature provides smoother picture...
... set -top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. Introducing the Sony TV Introducing the Sony TV ❑ 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 (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i) connections. ❑ S VIDEO Inputs: Provide a high-quality image from connected equipment. ❑ CineMotion®: Using the reverse 3-2 pull down technology, the CineMotion feature provides smoother picture...
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... ❑ Unplug the AC power cord from the outlet if you anticipate not using the TV for years to come and maintain its original picture quality, you should perform periodic maintenance. Introducing the Sony TV Enjoying Your TV To enjoy your TV is moved directly from a cold to a warm location or is required. This is easily...
... ❑ Unplug the AC power cord from the outlet if you anticipate not using the TV for years to come and maintain its original picture quality, you should perform periodic maintenance. Introducing the Sony TV Enjoying Your TV To enjoy your TV is moved directly from a cold to a warm location or is required. This is easily...
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... is a change in the manner described below to let you know that it requires your TV is ready, it may take a while (1 minute or less) before the picture appears. ❑ When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. POWER The lamp for the light source is not... discomfort or injury, do not look into the light housing when the power is turned off. Introducing the Sony TV Introducing the Sony TV Screen Projection lamp POWER LAMP TIMER POWER Indicators Indicators Projection Lamp How to replace the lamp, see page 14). TIMER indicator is When one (see page 76....
... is a change in the manner described below to let you know that it requires your TV is ready, it may take a while (1 minute or less) before the picture appears. ❑ When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. POWER The lamp for the light source is not... discomfort or injury, do not look into the light housing when the power is turned off. Introducing the Sony TV Introducing the Sony TV Screen Projection lamp POWER LAMP TIMER POWER Indicators Indicators Projection Lamp How to replace the lamp, see page 14). TIMER indicator is When one (see page 76....
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...the best picture quality, install your TV, you must use the support belt. To Prevent the TV from Falling When using the TV stand SU-GW12 with a support belt designed for your TV within the areas shown below. When Installing Your TV Against a Wall Keep your TV. Model KDF-E55A20 KDF-E60A20 Viewing distance ...Sony strongly recommends using the SU-GW12 stand for your TV at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the TV during Installation To ensure the safety of children and the TV, keep children away from the wall to fall and damage the TV. Introducing the Sony TV Introducing the Sony TV...
...the best picture quality, install your TV, you must use the support belt. To Prevent the TV from Falling When using the TV stand SU-GW12 with a support belt designed for your TV within the areas shown below. When Installing Your TV Against a Wall Keep your TV. Model KDF-E55A20 KDF-E60A20 Viewing distance ...Sony strongly recommends using the SU-GW12 stand for your TV at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the TV during Installation To ensure the safety of children and the TV, keep children away from the wall to fall and damage the TV. Introducing the Sony TV Introducing the Sony TV...
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Provides better picture quality than the Video IN jack. 2 VIDEO/ L(MONO)- A fourth video input (VIDEO 2) (Front and rear) is set -top box's 720p/480p/480i) component video (YPbPr) and audio (L/R) jacks. 4 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) L/R Connects to the left .... Connects to the audio and video OUT jacks on the front panel of your VCR or other video component. Introducing the Sony TV Front and Rear Panel Connectors Front Panel of TV Introducing the Sony TV POWER LAMP TIMER POWER VIDEO 2 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) R AUDIO Press up lightly to release the console 1 2 Connection ...
Provides better picture quality than the Video IN jack. 2 VIDEO/ L(MONO)- A fourth video input (VIDEO 2) (Front and rear) is set -top box's 720p/480p/480i) component video (YPbPr) and audio (L/R) jacks. 4 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) L/R Connects to the left .... Connects to the audio and video OUT jacks on the front panel of your VCR or other video component. Introducing the Sony TV Front and Rear Panel Connectors Front Panel of TV Introducing the Sony TV POWER LAMP TIMER POWER VIDEO 2 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) R AUDIO Press up lightly to release the console 1 2 Connection ...
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...(not supplied) RF/Coaxial No * An adapter is strongly recommended to this type. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Overview Making Video and Audio Connections Your new LCD Projection TV can be equipped with the exception of video connectors available these days. It is necessary when connecting ...DVI equipped device to connect the antenna using the suitable connections. To display clear crisp pictures, you use the inputs...
...(not supplied) RF/Coaxial No * An adapter is strongly recommended to this type. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Overview Making Video and Audio Connections Your new LCD Projection TV can be equipped with the exception of video connectors available these days. It is necessary when connecting ...DVI equipped device to connect the antenna using the suitable connections. To display clear crisp pictures, you use the inputs...
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...If you are connecting equipment with DVI connector with S VIDEO S VIDEO cable Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R Audio cable Cables are available at left), you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality (compared to DVI cable or an HDMI adapter (not supplied). You can...to DVI Cable HDMI adapter Audio cable 18 When you use the adapter, you will need to connectors. 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 your local electronics store. Both are often ...
...If you are connecting equipment with DVI connector with S VIDEO S VIDEO cable Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R Audio cable Cables are available at left), you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality (compared to DVI cable or an HDMI adapter (not supplied). You can...to DVI Cable HDMI adapter Audio cable 18 When you use the adapter, you will need to connectors. 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 your local electronics store. Both are often ...
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... CATV or Satellite dish to the INPUT of the digital cable box or digital satellite receiver. Connecting the TV Digital Cable Box Or Digital Satellite Receiver Disconnect all format types of picture in 1080i, 720p, 480i and 480p. Digital cable box or satellite RF coaxial cable Y PB PR ...Component video cable (not supplied) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) Rear of the digital cable box or digital satellite receiver to the TV's AUDIO IN jacks. ✍ ...
... CATV or Satellite dish to the INPUT of the digital cable box or digital satellite receiver. Connecting the TV Digital Cable Box Or Digital Satellite Receiver Disconnect all format types of picture in 1080i, 720p, 480i and 480p. Digital cable box or satellite RF coaxial cable Y PB PR ...Component video cable (not supplied) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) Rear of the digital cable box or digital satellite receiver to the TV's AUDIO IN jacks. ✍ ...
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Your TV's tuner provides a better picture quality than the output of your TV when the signal is not scrambled. To program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box, see "Using CableCARD Device" on page 25. With this hookup if: ❑ Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all power... CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of them (pay channels vs. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV VCR and Cable Box Before connecting a cable box, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 44. ❑ Use the...
Your TV's tuner provides a better picture quality than the output of your TV when the signal is not scrambled. To program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box, see "Using CableCARD Device" on page 25. With this hookup if: ❑ Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all power... CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of them (pay channels vs. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV VCR and Cable Box Before connecting a cable box, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 44. ❑ Use the...
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...jacks. Consult your VCR's operating manual for playback by pressing TV/VIDEO on the remote control. ✍ You may need to the video input intended for instructions. ✍ If your VCRs have S VIDEO jacks: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO connection instead of the yellow ... jacks to the recording VCR's AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks. 2 Use A/V cables to connect the recording VCR's AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks to white, etc. Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO 7 VCR (recording) VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) A/V cable (not supplied) A/V cable (not ...
...jacks. Consult your VCR's operating manual for playback by pressing TV/VIDEO on the remote control. ✍ You may need to the video input intended for instructions. ✍ If your VCRs have S VIDEO jacks: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO connection instead of the yellow ... jacks to the recording VCR's AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks. 2 Use A/V cables to connect the recording VCR's AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks to white, etc. Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO 7 VCR (recording) VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) A/V cable (not supplied) A/V cable (not ...
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...play a program in the Video menu. Press to mute the sound. Watching the TV Button Descriptions MUTING TV/VIDEO POWER TV POWER DVD/ SAT/ DVR VCR CABLE TV ENT JUMP ANT MTS/SAP FREEZE SOUND PICTURE TV/SAT SUR WIDE DISPLAY GUIDE TOOLS RETURN WEGA GATE PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ...with Your Remote Control" on DVR or DVD/VCR, these FUNCTION buttons to change between two channels. The video picture modes can be used only with your TV's video inputs. 3 FUNCTION Buttons The FUNCTION button indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which external equipment the...
...play a program in the Video menu. Press to mute the sound. Watching the TV Button Descriptions MUTING TV/VIDEO POWER TV POWER DVD/ SAT/ DVR VCR CABLE TV ENT JUMP ANT MTS/SAP FREEZE SOUND PICTURE TV/SAT SUR WIDE DISPLAY GUIDE TOOLS RETURN WEGA GATE PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ...with Your Remote Control" on DVR or DVD/VCR, these FUNCTION buttons to change between two channels. The video picture modes can be used only with your TV's video inputs. 3 FUNCTION Buttons The FUNCTION button indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which external equipment the...
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...Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on page 60. By pressing this TOOLS function. (This button does not operate for details on -screen cursor. Press to acess the following through 74). Press to cycle through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second ... label, current time and other information. Press once to restore the picture. qk POWER SAVING ql POWER w; SUR: Press SUR (Surround Sound) repeatedly to benefit the power consumption. wf WIDE wg DISPLAY wh V/v/B/b wj TOOLS TV/SAT: While in the Audio menu. Press V/v/B/b to switch between ...
...Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on page 60. By pressing this TOOLS function. (This button does not operate for details on -screen cursor. Press to acess the following through 74). Press to cycle through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second ... label, current time and other information. Press once to restore the picture. qk POWER SAVING ql POWER w; SUR: Press SUR (Surround Sound) repeatedly to benefit the power consumption. wf WIDE wg DISPLAY wh V/v/B/b wj TOOLS TV/SAT: While in the Audio menu. Press V/v/B/b to switch between ...
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.... 2 Enter the three-digit manufacturer's code number using dead batteries may cause the programmed codes to be lost and revert back to operate Sony brand video equipment. If code is not entered within the above specified time, or an invalid or incorrect code number is input, the remote... and off, the programming is input within 10 seconds, you want to operate the 1 other equipment. ENT JUMP ANT MTS/SAP FREEZE SOUND PICTURE TV/SAT SUR WIDE DISPLAY GUIDE TOOLS RETURN WEGA GATE PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY VISUALSEARCH PAUSE STOP VOL CH REC REC PAUSE REC STOP TOP...
.... 2 Enter the three-digit manufacturer's code number using dead batteries may cause the programmed codes to be lost and revert back to operate Sony brand video equipment. If code is not entered within the above specified time, or an invalid or incorrect code number is input, the remote... and off, the programming is input within 10 seconds, you want to operate the 1 other equipment. ENT JUMP ANT MTS/SAP FREEZE SOUND PICTURE TV/SAT SUR WIDE DISPLAY GUIDE TOOLS RETURN WEGA GATE PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY VISUALSEARCH PAUSE STOP VOL CH REC REC PAUSE REC STOP TOP...
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... the tape Pause Press M m X (press again to resume normal playback) Search the picture forward or M or m during backward playback (release to previous channel Press 0-9, ENT CH +/- For operating video equipment, press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until you have a DVD changer, F1 to skip disk Play Stop Pause H... control to DVD/VCR operate the DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on the screen for your TV, first turn to step backward 0-9, ENT MENU TOP MENU V v B b, 46 Watching the TV Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control To operate other connected equipment with your connected ...
... the tape Pause Press M m X (press again to resume normal playback) Search the picture forward or M or m during backward playback (release to previous channel Press 0-9, ENT CH +/- For operating video equipment, press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until you have a DVD changer, F1 to skip disk Play Stop Pause H... control to DVD/VCR operate the DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on the screen for your TV, first turn to step backward 0-9, ENT MENU TOP MENU V v B b, 46 Watching the TV Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control To operate other connected equipment with your connected ...
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...Play H Stop x Pause X Search the picture forward or M or m during tape playback) 47 Press Activate the remote control to DVD/VCR operate the AV Receiver (FUNCTION) Turn on/off Select other equipment F1 connected to the AV Receiver Watching the TV To Do This ... or 0-9, ENT ..., F1 F2 Display the Top menu Display the disc menu Play Stop TOP MENU MENU H x Operating an AV Receiver To Do This ... Pause Search the picture forward or backward Press X M or m during playback Replay Advance Move highlight (cursor) and select (DVD) B z z b V v B b Record (VCR) Change channels (...
...Play H Stop x Pause X Search the picture forward or M or m during tape playback) 47 Press Activate the remote control to DVD/VCR operate the AV Receiver (FUNCTION) Turn on/off Select other equipment F1 connected to the AV Receiver Watching the TV To Do This ... or 0-9, ENT ..., F1 F2 Display the Top menu Display the disc menu Play Stop TOP MENU MENU H x Operating an AV Receiver To Do This ... Pause Search the picture forward or backward Press X M or m during playback Replay Advance Move highlight (cursor) and select (DVD) B z z b V v B b Record (VCR) Change channels (...
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Watching the TV Using the WIDE Button Wide screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in 4:3 aspect ratio picture with a black bar at each side, Full returns the picture to its original size. Changing the wide screen mode 4:3 Original source Standard definition 16:9 Original source High definition Wide Zoom Normal ... aspect ratio). 4:3 Original source (Standard definition) 16:9 Original source (High definition) Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom Wide Zoom Full Zoom z When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal that is not available Zoom 50 For details, see page 62. ✍ When the...
Watching the TV Using the WIDE Button Wide screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in 4:3 aspect ratio picture with a black bar at each side, Full returns the picture to its original size. Changing the wide screen mode 4:3 Original source Standard definition 16:9 Original source High definition Wide Zoom Normal ... aspect ratio). 4:3 Original source (Standard definition) 16:9 Original source (High definition) Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom Wide Zoom Full Zoom z When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal that is not available Zoom 50 For details, see page 62. ✍ When the...