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... radio or television reception, which the receiver is recommended to use this polarized AC plug with opaque drapery. s Increase the separation between 41°F (5°C) and 95°F (35°C). s To obtain the best picture, do not expose the screen to safety during the installation. (Continued) 3 KDS-50A2020 KDS-55A2020 KDS-60A2020 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or...
... radio or television reception, which the receiver is recommended to use this polarized AC plug with opaque drapery. s Increase the separation between 41°F (5°C) and 95°F (35°C). s To obtain the best picture, do not expose the screen to safety during the installation. (Continued) 3 KDS-50A2020 KDS-55A2020 KDS-60A2020 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or...
Operating Instructions
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... the screen, part of light (red, blue, or green) may appear white due to clean the inside the lamp unit. (See "Replacing the Lamp" on the display after using the TV for cleaning. s The picture quality may be affected by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as these may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that he has used batteries according to service the set from the screen, wipe...
... the screen, part of light (red, blue, or green) may appear white due to clean the inside the lamp unit. (See "Replacing the Lamp" on the display after using the TV for cleaning. s The picture quality may be affected by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as these may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that he has used batteries according to service the set from the screen, wipe...
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... 14 Cable Box/Digital Cable Box 15 Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna ........15 VCR and Cable 16 VCR and Cable Box/Digital Cable Box .......17 When Connecting to Replace the Lamp 51 Troubleshooting 55 Remote Control 55 Picture 56 Sound 57 Channels 57 General 58 PC Input Signal Reference Chart 60 Specifications 61 Index 62 7 Initial Setup ....21 Basic Operations Using the Remote Control 22 Programming the Remote Control 26 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 28 TV Controls 31 Using the Menus Overview of MENU 32 Picture Settings 34 Sound Settings 37 Screen...
... 14 Cable Box/Digital Cable Box 15 Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna ........15 VCR and Cable 16 VCR and Cable Box/Digital Cable Box .......17 When Connecting to Replace the Lamp 51 Troubleshooting 55 Remote Control 55 Picture 56 Sound 57 Channels 57 General 58 PC Input Signal Reference Chart 60 Specifications 61 Index 62 7 Initial Setup ....21 Basic Operations Using the Remote Control 22 Programming the Remote Control 26 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 28 TV Controls 31 Using the Menus Overview of MENU 32 Picture Settings 34 Sound Settings 37 Screen...
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...: Automatically detects the brightness of your favorite channels), cable channels (view cable channels), antenna channels (view antenna channels) or to block unsuitable programming from younger viewers. ❑ Component Video Inputs: Offers a high-quality video for models KDS-50A2020, KDS-55A2020 and KDS-60A2020. By adjusting the iris shutter, this Sony SXRDTM 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...
...: Automatically detects the brightness of your favorite channels), cable channels (view cable channels), antenna channels (view antenna channels) or to block unsuitable programming from younger viewers. ❑ Component Video Inputs: Offers a high-quality video for models KDS-50A2020, KDS-55A2020 and KDS-60A2020. By adjusting the iris shutter, this Sony SXRDTM 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...
Operating Instructions
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... the TV. Getting Started Notes on the TV Getting Started ❑ Favorite Channels: Using the MENU function, you can view and select from a list of time ❑ Unplug the AC power cord from a cold to a warm location or is consistent output between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box, Blu-ray DiscTM Player (BD), DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. When turning off...
... the TV. Getting Started Notes on the TV Getting Started ❑ Favorite Channels: Using the MENU function, you can view and select from a list of time ❑ Unplug the AC power cord from a cold to a warm location or is consistent output between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box, Blu-ray DiscTM Player (BD), DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. When turning off...
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.... Turning off the screen use . To avoid eye discomfort or injury, do not look into the light housing when the power is on another channel will appear every time you turn on page 6 for stubborn stains and dirt. Temporary Image Retention When high contrast non-moving images such as its expected lifespan. This is required. Your TV uses a projection lamp as station logos and channel numbers are displayed...
.... Turning off the screen use . To avoid eye discomfort or injury, do not look into the light housing when the power is on another channel will appear every time you turn on page 6 for stubborn stains and dirt. Temporary Image Retention When high contrast non-moving images such as its expected lifespan. This is required. Your TV uses a projection lamp as station logos and channel numbers are displayed...
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... display the picture in signal deterioration. Cable Box/Digital Cable Box and Antenna z To change channels using 75-ohm coaxial cable to radio noise. Use this hookup if ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as possible. The indicator will light up. ✍ Press ANT to begin operating the cable box with the remote control (see "Programming the Remote Control" on the cable box channel output. Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System CATV cable Antenna cable ✍ Press ANT to the separate Quick Setup Guide...
... display the picture in signal deterioration. Cable Box/Digital Cable Box and Antenna z To change channels using 75-ohm coaxial cable to radio noise. Use this hookup if ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as possible. The indicator will light up. ✍ Press ANT to begin operating the cable box with the remote control (see "Programming the Remote Control" on the cable box channel output. Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System CATV cable Antenna cable ✍ Press ANT to the separate Quick Setup Guide...
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... × 1,080 lines. (Continued) 19 Use the PC IN (RGB IN) input instead when connecting a PC. ✍ HDMI connection is for video signals only.) HDMI-to-DVI cable HDMI adapter Audio cable ✍ Be sure to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p formats. Getting Started Getting Started Rear Panel 1 IN 6 7 L AUDIO R For service use only an HDMI cable that this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD player, and A/V receiver.
... × 1,080 lines. (Continued) 19 Use the PC IN (RGB IN) input instead when connecting a PC. ✍ HDMI connection is for video signals only.) HDMI-to-DVI cable HDMI adapter Audio cable ✍ Be sure to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p formats. Getting Started Getting Started Rear Panel 1 IN 6 7 L AUDIO R For service use only an HDMI cable that this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD player, and A/V receiver.
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... your TV's audio through a cable box) and unscrambled cable channels. Connects to the optical audio input of your stereo system. If this TV displays all format types of picture in conjunction with the VHF/UHF input jack, lets you set up your VHF/UHF antenna. Connect to your cable signal. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (6) or the composite video (5) connections. ✍ Component video (YPBPR) connection is necessary to a personal computer's video output connector using HD15-HD15 cable...
... your TV's audio through a cable box) and unscrambled cable channels. Connects to the optical audio input of your stereo system. If this TV displays all format types of picture in conjunction with the VHF/UHF input jack, lets you set up your VHF/UHF antenna. Connect to your cable signal. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (6) or the composite video (5) connections. ✍ Component video (YPBPR) connection is necessary to a personal computer's video output connector using HD15-HD15 cable...
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... time, or an invalid or incorrect code number is input, the remote control automatically goes back to the previous setting. ✍ In some cases, you can turn the equipment on page 27. Basic Operations Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate nonSony video equipment. The selected FUNCTION button (BD/DVD, DVR/VCR or SAT/CABLE) will flash. 2 Enter the three-digit manufacturer's code number using any one code number is listed, try the next code listed...
... time, or an invalid or incorrect code number is input, the remote control automatically goes back to the previous setting. ✍ In some cases, you can turn the equipment on page 27. Basic Operations Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate nonSony video equipment. The selected FUNCTION button (BD/DVD, DVR/VCR or SAT/CABLE) will flash. 2 Enter the three-digit manufacturer's code number using any one code number is listed, try the next code listed...
Operating Instructions
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... to adjust the volume. For details, see "Replacing the Lamp" on . Press to pinch your fingers when opening the cover. Blinks in green when the TV is turned off the TV. Use it as up in red when the lamp for the light source has burned out. For details, see page 45. OPEN TIMER LAMP POWER POWER 0 MENU TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL TIMER LAMP POWER POWER 12 3 4 567 8 9 Item 1 MENU 2 TV/VIDEO 3 VOLUME +/- 4 CHANNEL +/- 5 TIMER LED 6 LAMP LED 7 POWER LED 8 (IR) Infrared Receiver 9 POWER q; When the red LED blinks only three times, the lamp door...
... to adjust the volume. For details, see "Replacing the Lamp" on . Press to pinch your fingers when opening the cover. Blinks in green when the TV is turned off the TV. Use it as up in red when the lamp for the light source has burned out. For details, see page 45. OPEN TIMER LAMP POWER POWER 0 MENU TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL TIMER LAMP POWER POWER 12 3 4 567 8 9 Item 1 MENU 2 TV/VIDEO 3 VOLUME +/- 4 CHANNEL +/- 5 TIMER LED 6 LAMP LED 7 POWER LED 8 (IR) Infrared Receiver 9 POWER q; When the red LED blinks only three times, the lamp door...
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... from the MENU control panel and press . When tuned to the channel, the program banner and channel number will be performed from the Settings menu. Navigating Through Settings 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . 3 Highlight an item: Picture, Sound, Screen, Channel, Parental Lock, Setup. 4 Press to Favorites and press . Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. ✍ To display PC settings (page 49), select Video 8 in the Setup settings (see page 45). The Favorite Channels list appears...
... from the MENU control panel and press . When tuned to the channel, the program banner and channel number will be performed from the Settings menu. Navigating Through Settings 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . 3 Highlight an item: Picture, Sound, Screen, Channel, Parental Lock, Setup. 4 Press to Favorites and press . Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. ✍ To display PC settings (page 49), select Video 8 in the Setup settings (see page 45). The Favorite Channels list appears...
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...; Use a Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied) for about two minutes after unplugging the power cord to allow the lamp to Replace the Lamp 1 Turn off .) 2 Wait at least 30 minutes after turning the power off the power on the TV screen. Consult your TV. Wait several minutes, then unplug the power cord. (The cooling fan will continue to this lamp are similar to those of a fluorescent lamp, so you replace the lamp (1) after removing...
...; Use a Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied) for about two minutes after unplugging the power cord to allow the lamp to Replace the Lamp 1 Turn off .) 2 Wait at least 30 minutes after turning the power off the power on the TV screen. Consult your TV. Wait several minutes, then unplug the power cord. (The cooling fan will continue to this lamp are similar to those of a fluorescent lamp, so you replace the lamp (1) after removing...
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... turn on and the POWER LED keeps blinking in the Setup setting and no picture (screen lit), good sound ❏ Adjust the Picture Mode option in the Picture setting (see page 34). ❏ Adjust the Brightness option in the Picture setting (see page 34). ❏ Check the antenna/cable connections. not correct ❏ If you want to lock in the Wide Mode selected with the WIDE button, set the Power Saving option to On, it could be station trouble...
... turn on and the POWER LED keeps blinking in the Setup setting and no picture (screen lit), good sound ❏ Adjust the Picture Mode option in the Picture setting (see page 34). ❏ Adjust the Brightness option in the Picture setting (see page 34). ❏ Check the antenna/cable connections. not correct ❏ If you want to lock in the Wide Mode selected with the WIDE button, set the Power Saving option to On, it could be station trouble...
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... on your audio receiver to adjust the sound (see page 38). Change the sound setting for the external input device to Linear PCM. ❏ Make sure that Muting disappears from other digital sources display a TV's screen to display less detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or loss of the cable box using the cable box's remote control. Select 2 channel LPCM audio. If already set to use your screen. Cannot receive any channels ❏ Use Auto Program in use, surround sound, such...
... on your audio receiver to adjust the sound (see page 38). Change the sound setting for the external input device to Linear PCM. ❏ Make sure that Muting disappears from other digital sources display a TV's screen to display less detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or loss of the cable box using the cable box's remote control. Select 2 channel LPCM audio. If already set to use your screen. Cannot receive any channels ❏ Use Auto Program in use, surround sound, such...
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... POWER button then release the V button. to factory settings How to restore Sound settings ❏ Select Reset setting option while in gray, this system and is not available. video equipment connected to the TV Cannot operate the setting ❏ If a setting option appears in the Sound setting (see page 51). TIMER LED on the TV. LAMP LED blinks in the Picture setting (see page 51). The creaking sound is an inherent nature of digital cable not being displayed channels. The cooling fan...
... POWER button then release the V button. to factory settings How to restore Sound settings ❏ Select Reset setting option while in gray, this system and is not available. video equipment connected to the TV Cannot operate the setting ❏ If a setting option appears in the Sound setting (see page 51). TIMER LED on the TV. LAMP LED blinks in the Picture setting (see page 51). The creaking sound is an inherent nature of digital cable not being displayed channels. The cooling fan...
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... TV, image retention on ❏ The TV cools down its projection lamp when the power is not a defect. of the projection TV and is turned off the TV for you to replace the projection lamp used in the Setup settings (see page 10. White spot on "How to Replace the Lamp" and follow the directions for a while until the picture comes back. Please view the screen at the recommended viewing distances. This is power off the TV screen...
... TV, image retention on ❏ The TV cools down its projection lamp when the power is not a defect. of the projection TV and is turned off the TV for you to replace the projection lamp used in the Setup settings (see page 10. White spot on "How to Replace the Lamp" and follow the directions for a while until the picture comes back. Please view the screen at the recommended viewing distances. This is power off the TV screen...
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...: Terrestrial (analog) Cable TV (analog) Terrestrial (digital) Cable TV (digital) 2-69 1-125 2-69 1-135 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Screen size (measured diagonally): KDS-50A2020: 50 inches KDS-55A2020: 55 inches KDS-60A2020: 60 inches Projection system 3 SXRD panel, 1 lens projection system SXRD panel 0.61 inch SXRD panel 6,220,800 pixels (2,073,600 × 3) Projection lens High performance, large diameter hybrid lens F2.5 Lamp Ultra High Pressure Lamp, 120W, XL-5200 VIDEO IN 1/2/3: YPBPR (Component Video) (VIDEO 2 only): Y: 1.0 Vp...
...: Terrestrial (analog) Cable TV (analog) Terrestrial (digital) Cable TV (digital) 2-69 1-125 2-69 1-135 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Screen size (measured diagonally): KDS-50A2020: 50 inches KDS-55A2020: 55 inches KDS-60A2020: 60 inches Projection system 3 SXRD panel, 1 lens projection system SXRD panel 0.61 inch SXRD panel 6,220,800 pixels (2,073,600 × 3) Projection lens High performance, large diameter hybrid lens F2.5 Lamp Ultra High Pressure Lamp, 120W, XL-5200 VIDEO IN 1/2/3: YPBPR (Component Video) (VIDEO 2 only): Y: 1.0 Vp...
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..., described 18 Audio Out 38 AUDIO OUT jack, described 20 Auto Adjustment 50 Auto Program 41 Auto Wide 39 B Balance 37 Bass 37 BBE 37 BD/DVD MENU button 24 BD/DVD TOP MENU button 24 BD/DVD, DVR/VCR Operating buttons 24 Black Corrector 36 Blu-ray Disc Player using with remote control 29 Brightness 34, 50 C Cable, CABLE connecting with VCR 16 jack, described 20 using with remote control 28 Caption Vision (CC) described 45 programming 48 CH +/- button 25 Change Password 43 CHANNEL +/-
..., described 18 Audio Out 38 AUDIO OUT jack, described 20 Auto Adjustment 50 Auto Program 41 Auto Wide 39 B Balance 37 Bass 37 BBE 37 BD/DVD MENU button 24 BD/DVD TOP MENU button 24 BD/DVD, DVR/VCR Operating buttons 24 Black Corrector 36 Blu-ray Disc Player using with remote control 29 Brightness 34, 50 C Cable, CABLE connecting with VCR 16 jack, described 20 using with remote control 28 Caption Vision (CC) described 45 programming 48 CH +/- button 25 Change Password 43 CHANNEL +/-
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... the TV 24, 31 P Parental Control 8 Password, changing 43 PC IN jack 20 Phase 50 Picture 34, 50 PICTURE button 25 Picture Mode 34 Pitch 50 POWER button 24, 31 POWER LED 31 Power Saving 47 Problems, Troubleshooting 55- 59 Product Information 47 Program options setting 23 R Rating 42 Remote control inserting batteries 22 programming 26, 27 Reset 34, 36, 37, 49, 50 RETURN button 23 S S VIDEO jack, described 20 Satellite receiver connecting 15 using with remote control 28 with cable, connecting 16 Vertical Center 40, 50 Vertical Size...
... the TV 24, 31 P Parental Control 8 Password, changing 43 PC IN jack 20 Phase 50 Picture 34, 50 PICTURE button 25 Picture Mode 34 Pitch 50 POWER button 24, 31 POWER LED 31 Power Saving 47 Problems, Troubleshooting 55- 59 Product Information 47 Program options setting 23 R Rating 42 Remote control inserting batteries 22 programming 26, 27 Reset 34, 36, 37, 49, 50 RETURN button 23 S S VIDEO jack, described 20 Satellite receiver connecting 15 using with remote control 28 with cable, connecting 16 Vertical Center 40, 50 Vertical Size...
