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...purchase. Fri 10:30 AM - 7:15 PM (EST) Sat - Sun Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Eastern) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Western) Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of your television after reading... your manual · Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or to the Store 2-686-615-13(1) SXRD Projection TV Operating Instructions KDS-50A2000 KDS-55A2000 http://www.sony.net/ KDS-60A2000 ™ Printed in U.S.A. © 2006...
...purchase. Fri 10:30 AM - 7:15 PM (EST) Sat - Sun Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Eastern) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Western) Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of your television after reading... your manual · Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or to the Store 2-686-615-13(1) SXRD Projection TV Operating Instructions KDS-50A2000 KDS-55A2000 http://www.sony.net/ KDS-60A2000 ™ Printed in U.S.A. © 2006...
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... of your television after reading your manual z Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at the rear of purchase. Serial No. For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you call upon your retailer or place of the TV. Fri 10:30 AM - 7:15 PM (EST) Sat - Please Do Not Return the...
... of your television after reading your manual z Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at the rear of purchase. Serial No. For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you call upon your retailer or place of the TV. Fri 10:30 AM - 7:15 PM (EST) Sat - Please Do Not Return the...
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...This device complies with part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDS-50A2000/KDS-55A2000/KDS-60A2000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. s The plug is designed, for several days, disconnect the power by turning the equipment off and on the TV. s If any liquid or solid object should be ... on a circuit different from the ceiling or to operate this equipment. s Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in injury. KDS-50A2000 KDS-55A2000 KDS-60A2000 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE...
...This device complies with part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDS-50A2000/KDS-55A2000/KDS-60A2000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. s The plug is designed, for several days, disconnect the power by turning the equipment off and on the TV. s If any liquid or solid object should be ... on a circuit different from the ceiling or to operate this equipment. s Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in injury. KDS-50A2000 KDS-55A2000 KDS-60A2000 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE...
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... provider. SXRD, WEGA, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Blu-ray Disc is capable of digital cable television programming in the U.S.A and other countries. HDMI, the HDMI... cable service provider. TruSurround XT technology is manufactured under license from SRS Labs, Inc. under license from Dolby Laboratories. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Manufactured under one or more information call your area depends on -demand, ...
... provider. SXRD, WEGA, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Blu-ray Disc is capable of digital cable television programming in the U.S.A and other countries. HDMI, the HDMI... cable service provider. TruSurround XT technology is manufactured under license from SRS Labs, Inc. under license from Dolby Laboratories. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Manufactured under one or more information call your area depends on -demand, ...
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... or power circuits, or where it can come in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install 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 tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during...
... or power circuits, or where it can come in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install 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 tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during...
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... during the night or when the background noise level is made with the specified number of any accessories or cables. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as follows: s Clean the screen with solution of time, it may drop and a serious injury may hear... a noticeable pop sound. You may pop inside the lamp unit, but the lamp unit is a structural property of used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that could result in the rear...
... during the night or when the background noise level is made with the specified number of any accessories or cables. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as follows: s Clean the screen with solution of time, it may drop and a serious injury may hear... a noticeable pop sound. You may pop inside the lamp unit, but the lamp unit is a structural property of used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that could result in the rear...
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... Optional Equipment.....18 Front Panel 18 Rear Panel 19 Setting Up the Channel List - Contents Getting Started Welcome 8 Features 8 Notes on the TV 9 Screen 10 Projection Lamp 10 Installing the TV 11 Carrying Your TV 11 Take Precaution during Installation 11 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over .......11 When Installing Your TV against a Wall......12 Recommended Viewing...
... Optional Equipment.....18 Front Panel 18 Rear Panel 19 Setting Up the Channel List - Contents Getting Started Welcome 8 Features 8 Notes on the TV 9 Screen 10 Projection Lamp 10 Installing the TV 11 Carrying Your TV 11 Take Precaution during Installation 11 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over .......11 When Installing Your TV against a Wall......12 Recommended Viewing...
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.... ❑ WEGA Engine: Delivers superb picture quality from younger viewers. ❑ Component Video Inputs: Offers a high-quality video for models KDS-50A2000, KDS-55A2000 and KDS-60A2000. By adjusting the iris shutter, this Sony SXRDTM projection TV. Getting Started Welcome Features Thank you customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity). ❑ Integrated HDTV: You can...
.... ❑ WEGA Engine: Delivers superb picture quality from younger viewers. ❑ Component Video Inputs: Offers a high-quality video for models KDS-50A2000, KDS-55A2000 and KDS-60A2000. By adjusting the iris shutter, this Sony SXRDTM projection TV. Getting Started Welcome Features Thank you customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity). ❑ Integrated HDTV: You can...
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... or switching the breaker off the power ❑ The cooling fan will return to operate for more than a week. Getting Started Notes on the TV Getting Started ❑ Favorite Channels: Using the MENU function, you can view and select from a cold to a warm location or is placed in...by moisture condensation on page 6). Wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before unplugging from the outlet if you anticipate not using the TV for a long period of up to 16 favorite channels without leaving the current channel. ❑ Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there...
... or switching the breaker off the power ❑ The cooling fan will return to operate for more than a week. Getting Started Notes on the TV Getting Started ❑ Favorite Channels: Using the MENU function, you can view and select from a cold to a warm location or is placed in...by moisture condensation on page 6). Wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before unplugging from the outlet if you anticipate not using the TV for a long period of up to 16 favorite channels without leaving the current channel. ❑ Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there...
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... image. Note the following: ❑ After turning on the screen. Be sure to be some image retention on your TV is required. Your TV uses a projection lamp as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for stubborn stains and dirt. Cleaning the Screen Surface Dust and dirt ... is in the Setup settings (see page 51. Projection Lamp To replace the lamp, see page 47). ✍ Until you set the Lamp Replacement option, a message announcing that the lamp has reached its light source. As with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). ❑ After...
... image. Note the following: ❑ After turning on the screen. Be sure to be some image retention on your TV is required. Your TV uses a projection lamp as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for stubborn stains and dirt. Cleaning the Screen Surface Dust and dirt ... is in the Setup settings (see page 51. Projection Lamp To replace the lamp, see page 47). ✍ Until you set the Lamp Replacement option, a message announcing that the lamp has reached its light source. As with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). ❑ After...
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... one hand in the illustration below. Using the TV stand with support belts ❑ Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU-RS11M (for KDS- 50A2000)/SU-RS11X (for your TV. ✍ When using the SU-RS11M (for KDS-50A2000)/SU-RS11X (for KDS- 55A2000, KDS-60A2000) stand for KDS-55A2000, KDS-60A2000) with the other hand, as follows. Take Precaution during...
... one hand in the illustration below. Using the TV stand with support belts ❑ Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU-RS11M (for KDS- 50A2000)/SU-RS11X (for your TV. ✍ When using the SU-RS11M (for KDS-50A2000)/SU-RS11X (for KDS- 55A2000, KDS-60A2000) stand for KDS-55A2000, KDS-60A2000) with the other hand, as follows. Take Precaution during...
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Blocking the ventilation opening of the cooling fan may damage the TV. 4 inches (10cm) 12 inches (approx. 30cm) 4 inches (10cm) 4 inches (10cm) Never install the TV as follows Air circulation is blocked Air blown into the cooling fan ✍ Do not install the TV near any ventilation, as it may affect the normal TV operating temperature. 12 Getting Started When Installing Your TV against a Wall Keep your TV at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall to provide proper ventilation.
Blocking the ventilation opening of the cooling fan may damage the TV. 4 inches (10cm) 12 inches (approx. 30cm) 4 inches (10cm) 4 inches (10cm) Never install the TV as follows Air circulation is blocked Air blown into the cooling fan ✍ Do not install the TV near any ventilation, as it may affect the normal TV operating temperature. 12 Getting Started When Installing Your TV against a Wall Keep your TV at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall to provide proper ventilation.
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... of the picture (typically dark areas). For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below. Model KDS-50A2000 KDS-55A2000 KDS-60A2000 Viewing distance min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m) min. 6.8 ft. (approx. 2.1 m) min. 7.0 ft. (approx. 2.2 m) Horizontal Viewing Area 60 55 50 iiinnncccmhhhieeensss. 6655° ° 6mmm.6iiinnnf...t.6675(...0a680"pfffpttt...r(((oaaaxppp.ppp2rrr.ooo0xxxm... 222...
... of the picture (typically dark areas). For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below. Model KDS-50A2000 KDS-55A2000 KDS-60A2000 Viewing distance min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m) min. 6.8 ft. (approx. 2.1 m) min. 7.0 ft. (approx. 2.2 m) Horizontal Viewing Area 60 55 50 iiinnncccmhhhieeensss. 6655° ° 6mmm.6iiinnnf...t.6675(...0a680"pfffpttt...r(((oaaaxppp.ppp2rrr.ooo0xxxm... 222...
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... and select the correct Wide Mode to display the picture in signal deterioration. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can also connect a variety of TV ✍ To set your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on page 25). Cable Box/Digital Cable Box and Antenna z To change channels using 75-ohm coaxial cable ... will light up any other audio or video equipment to radio noise. CATV cable IN OUT Cable box Coaxial cable Antenna cable VHF/UHF CABLE Rear of optional equipment to begin operating the cable box with the remote control (see "Changing the Wide Screen Mode" on the cable box channel ...
... and select the correct Wide Mode to display the picture in signal deterioration. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can also connect a variety of TV ✍ To set your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on page 25). Cable Box/Digital Cable Box and Antenna z To change channels using 75-ohm coaxial cable ... will light up any other audio or video equipment to radio noise. CATV cable IN OUT Cable box Coaxial cable Antenna cable VHF/UHF CABLE Rear of optional equipment to begin operating the cable box with the remote control (see "Changing the Wide Screen Mode" on the cable box channel ...
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... cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 15 Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna Coaxial cable Rear of TV IN OUT Cable box ✍ To set your TV to hook up . CATV cable Coaxial cable CABLE Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN RGB S VIDEO Y...Getting Started Cable Box/ Digital Cable Box z To change channels using the cable box, set up the TV remote control, see page 22). Use this hookup if ❑ You subscribe to a cable TV system that uses scrambled or encoded signals requiring a cable box to view all channels, and ❑ ...
... cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 15 Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna Coaxial cable Rear of TV IN OUT Cable box ✍ To set your TV to hook up . CATV cable Coaxial cable CABLE Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN RGB S VIDEO Y...Getting Started Cable Box/ Digital Cable Box z To change channels using the cable box, set up the TV remote control, see page 22). Use this hookup if ❑ You subscribe to a cable TV system that uses scrambled or encoded signals requiring a cable box to view all channels, and ❑ ...
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Getting Started VCR and Cable CATV Splitter cable VHF/UHF CABLE Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN RGB S VIDEO Y PB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) VIDEO AUDIO L (MONO) AUDIO R 8 1 PR L L AUDIO R R 3 4 5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) S VIDEO Coaxial cable VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) VCR A/V cable S VIDEO cable Coaxial cable ✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 16
Getting Started VCR and Cable CATV Splitter cable VHF/UHF CABLE Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN RGB S VIDEO Y PB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) VIDEO AUDIO L (MONO) AUDIO R 8 1 PR L L AUDIO R R 3 4 5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) S VIDEO Coaxial cable VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) VCR A/V cable S VIDEO cable Coaxial cable ✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 16
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... Coaxial cable Cable box A/V cable ✍ If your cable box. 17 Getting Started VCR and Cable Box/ Digital Cable Box VHF/UHF CABLE Getting Started Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN RGB S VIDEO Y PB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) VIDEO AUDIO L (MONO) ...S VIDEO S VIDEO cable CATV cable Coaxial cable VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) Splitter z To change channels using the cable box, set your TV to work with your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. ✍ If you are connecting ...
... Coaxial cable Cable box A/V cable ✍ If your cable box. 17 Getting Started VCR and Cable Box/ Digital Cable Box VHF/UHF CABLE Getting Started Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN RGB S VIDEO Y PB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) VIDEO AUDIO L (MONO) ...S VIDEO S VIDEO cable CATV cable Coaxial cable VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) Splitter z To change channels using the cable box, set your TV to work with your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. ✍ If you are connecting ...
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...). ✍ Component video (YPBPR) connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Connects to the audio (L/R) output jacks of rear panel) or the composite video 2 connection. Connect to the composite video output jacks on your equipment's component video (YPBPR) output jacks. Getting Started When... video game equipment, to which you want easy access. ✍ If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. ✍ When connecting composite video to VIDEO IN 2, be the default stream when present (see page 46). ...
...). ✍ Component video (YPBPR) connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Connects to the audio (L/R) output jacks of rear panel) or the composite video 2 connection. Connect to the composite video output jacks on your equipment's component video (YPBPR) output jacks. Getting Started When... video game equipment, to which you want easy access. ✍ If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. ✍ When connecting composite video to VIDEO IN 2, be the default stream when present (see page 46). ...
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... (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all format types of picture in a resolution of HDMI IN 7. (DVI connector is necessary to the TV's HDMI input. Note that bears the HDMI logo. ✍ Do not connect a PC to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p formats...or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. Getting Started Getting Started Rear Panel 1 IN 6 7 L AUDIO R For service use only an HDMI cable that this TV displays all -digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, ...
... (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all format types of picture in a resolution of HDMI IN 7. (DVI connector is necessary to the TV's HDMI input. Note that bears the HDMI logo. ✍ Do not connect a PC to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p formats...or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. Getting Started Getting Started Rear Panel 1 IN 6 7 L AUDIO R For service use only an HDMI cable that this TV displays all -digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, ...
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...video output connector using HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB, not supplied). See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on the front panel of your TV's audio through a cable box) and unscrambled cable channels. Note that is PCM/Dolby* digital compatible. (DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) is located on... format types of picture in conjunction with the VHF/UHF input jack, lets you set up your TV to switch between scrambled channels (coming through your A/V equipment such as described on page 50. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (6) or the composite video (5) connections....
...video output connector using HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB, not supplied). See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on the front panel of your TV's audio through a cable box) and unscrambled cable channels. Note that is PCM/Dolby* digital compatible. (DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) is located on... format types of picture in conjunction with the VHF/UHF input jack, lets you set up your TV to switch between scrambled channels (coming through your A/V equipment such as described on page 50. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (6) or the composite video (5) connections....