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...registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Trademark Information TruSurround XT, SRS and ( ) symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. SXRD, WEGA, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are .... Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of a set-top box. BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Certain premium, advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video-on the type of receiving ...
...registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Trademark Information TruSurround XT, SRS and ( ) symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. SXRD, WEGA, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are .... Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of a set-top box. BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Certain premium, advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video-on the type of receiving ...
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... Do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the TV. Unplug the set from the wall. For Safety Be Careful When Moving the TV When you may cause a problem with a new one (not supplied) when: • the message, "Projection lamp is low. s Before carrying the TV, disconnect any kind on page 51. s The... the Specified Manner If you to replace the lamp with the cooling system of the TV set by yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you carry the TV in the rear cover area may hear a noticeable pop sound. This is a structural property of the panel and is a structural property ...
... Do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the TV. Unplug the set from the wall. For Safety Be Careful When Moving the TV When you may cause a problem with a new one (not supplied) when: • the message, "Projection lamp is low. s Before carrying the TV, disconnect any kind on page 51. s The... the Specified Manner If you to replace the lamp with the cooling system of the TV set by yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you carry the TV in the rear cover area may hear a noticeable pop sound. This is a structural property of the panel and is a structural property ...
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... MENU 32 Picture Settings 34 Sound Settings 37 Screen Settings 39 Channel Settings 41 Parental Lock Settings 42 Setup Settings 45 PC Settings 49 Other Information Replacing the Lamp 51 How to 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...
... MENU 32 Picture Settings 34 Sound Settings 37 Screen Settings 39 Channel Settings 41 Parental Lock Settings 42 Setup Settings 45 PC Settings 49 Other Information Replacing the Lamp 51 How to 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...
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.... By adjusting the iris shutter, this Sony SXRDTM projection TV. Getting Started Welcome Features Thank you for models KDS-50A2020, KDS-55A2020 and KDS-60A2020. 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 the best contrast and brightness from one scene to the next for DVD (480p, 480i) and digital set...
.... By adjusting the iris shutter, this Sony SXRDTM projection TV. Getting Started Welcome Features Thank you for models KDS-50A2020, KDS-55A2020 and KDS-60A2020. 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 the best contrast and brightness from one scene to the next for DVD (480p, 480i) and digital set...
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... condensation on page 6). On moisture condensation ❑ If your 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, Blu-ray DiscTM Player (BD), DVD player, and... A/V receiver. When turning off . When not using the TV for more than a week. When the condensation ...
... condensation on page 6). On moisture condensation ❑ If your 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, Blu-ray DiscTM Player (BD), DVD player, and... A/V receiver. When turning off . When not using the TV for more than a week. When the condensation ...
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...a while (1 minute or less) before the picture appears. ❑ When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. As with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). ❑ After the lamp is replaced, set the Lamp Replacement option, a message announcing that the lamp has reached its expected lifespan...of its light source. Cleaning the Screen Surface Dust and dirt on . 10 Note the following: ❑ After turning on your TV is at the end of life. Getting Started Screen To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a special coating. Please replace the lamp."
...a while (1 minute or less) before the picture appears. ❑ When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. As with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). ❑ After the lamp is replaced, set the Lamp Replacement option, a message announcing that the lamp has reached its expected lifespan...of its light source. Cleaning the Screen Surface Dust and dirt on . 10 Note the following: ❑ After turning on your TV is at the end of life. Getting Started Screen To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a special coating. Please replace the lamp."
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...OUT Cable box Coaxial cable Antenna cable VHF/UHF CABLE Rear of optional equipment to your TV correctly and select the correct Wide Mode to receive optimum picture quality signal. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can also connect a variety of TV ✍ To set your TV. Cable Box/Digital Cable Box and Antenna z To ... begin operating the cable box with the remote control (see page 15). If you connect the antenna/cable input using the cable box, set up . ✍ Press ANT to switch between VHF/UHF and cable. 14 It is strongly recommended that you use an indoor antenna, which is...
...OUT Cable box Coaxial cable Antenna cable VHF/UHF CABLE Rear of optional equipment to your TV correctly and select the correct Wide Mode to receive optimum picture quality signal. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can also connect a variety of TV ✍ To set your TV. Cable Box/Digital Cable Box and Antenna z To ... begin operating the cable box with the remote control (see page 15). If you connect the antenna/cable input using the cable box, set up . ✍ Press ANT to switch between VHF/UHF and cable. 14 It is strongly recommended that you use an indoor antenna, which is...
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Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna Coaxial cable Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN RGB S... Remote Control" on the cable box channel output. 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 ❑ You do...operating the cable box with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of TV IN OUT Cable box ✍ To set your TV. CATV cable Coaxial cable CABLE Rear of the S VIDEO cable. 15 The indicator will light up. Getting Started Getting...
Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna Coaxial cable Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN RGB S... Remote Control" on the cable box channel output. 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 ❑ You do...operating the cable box with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of TV IN OUT Cable box ✍ To set your TV. CATV cable Coaxial cable CABLE Rear of the S VIDEO cable. 15 The indicator will light up. Getting Started Getting...
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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) AUDIO R 8 1 PR L L AUDIO R R 3 4 5... OUT (VAR/FIX) 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 a digital...
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) AUDIO R 8 1 PR L L AUDIO R R 3 4 5... OUT (VAR/FIX) 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 a digital...
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...jacks. Connects to view 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of your camcorder or other video... of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (6 of rear panel) or the composite video 2 connection. Y PB PR VIDEO L(MONO) R AUDIO VIDEO/HD/DVD IN (... Connects to activate both audio and video function for the Video 2 (Component) option in the Setup settings, the component video function will be the default stream when present (see page 46). ✍ Component...
...jacks. Connects to view 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of your camcorder or other video... of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (6 of rear panel) or the composite video 2 connection. Y PB PR VIDEO L(MONO) R AUDIO VIDEO/HD/DVD IN (... Connects to activate both audio and video function for the Video 2 (Component) option in the Setup settings, the component video function will be the default stream when present (see page 46). ✍ Component...
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...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 displays all -digital audio/video interface between 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...HDMI (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. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio.
...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 displays all -digital audio/video interface between 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...HDMI (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. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio.
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... than the composite video (5). Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of picture in conjunction with the VHF/UHF input jack, lets you set up your TV to your VCR or other video equipment. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of your equipment's component video (YPBPR) and ...audio (L/R) jacks. Connects to the optical audio input of digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby* digital compatible. (DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) is located on page 50...
... than the composite video (5). Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of picture in conjunction with the VHF/UHF input jack, lets you set up your TV to your VCR or other video equipment. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of your equipment's component video (YPBPR) and ...audio (L/R) jacks. Connects to the optical audio input of digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby* digital compatible. (DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) is located on page 50...
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... the Auto Program option in the Channel settings to create a list of receivable channels from both VHF/UHF antenna and cable TV channels if both sources are connected. appears. 3 Press V/v to highlight the on the TV. Getting Started Getting Started Setting Up the Channel List - The message ... V/v to highlight "Yes" then press . Auto Program performed through Initial Setup will reappear each time you choose to set up . 1 TV POWER Press to turn on the TV until you select "No" during Initial Setup, the Initial Setup screen will automatically create a list of available analog and...
... the Auto Program option in the Channel settings to create a list of receivable channels from both VHF/UHF antenna and cable TV channels if both sources are connected. appears. 3 Press V/v to highlight the on the TV. Getting Started Getting Started Setting Up the Channel List - The message ... V/v to highlight "Yes" then press . Auto Program performed through Initial Setup will reappear each time you choose to set up . 1 TV POWER Press to turn on the TV until you select "No" during Initial Setup, the Initial Setup screen will automatically create a list of available analog and...
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...the remote control is operating. You must first press one of these buttons will operate the equipment you want the TV to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic for enhanced treble and bass, Standard for spoken dialog and Custom for programming the remote control. Press ENT... XT audio effect or Off to cycle through the video inputs. ✍ See page 45 for information on setting up momentarily when pressed to select a channel; Basic Operations Using the Remote Control Button 1 TV/VIDEO 2 SLEEP 3 FUNCTION Buttons 4 0 - 9, ENT 5 6 JUMP 7 ANT 8 SURROUND 9 SOUND Description ...
...the remote control is operating. You must first press one of these buttons will operate the equipment you want the TV to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic for enhanced treble and bass, Standard for spoken dialog and Custom for programming the remote control. Press ENT... XT audio effect or Off to cycle through the video inputs. ✍ See page 45 for information on setting up momentarily when pressed to select a channel; Basic Operations Using the Remote Control Button 1 TV/VIDEO 2 SLEEP 3 FUNCTION Buttons 4 0 - 9, ENT 5 6 JUMP 7 ANT 8 SURROUND 9 SOUND Description ...
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...among the alternate audio stream, when the broadcaster provides an alternate audio stream (for Ducks! 1:26 Remaining TV-G V S L D Alt. Using the Program Options Setting The program options setting allows you are watching analog or digital channels. As a result, it may contain a different language). ...from a channel list. Alternate Audio Each program has a main audio stream (the (When available) audio you to customize the program settings on the currently tuned channel. The guide also provides information about the current program being shown on a unique mission. 1 ABC 10...
...among the alternate audio stream, when the broadcaster provides an alternate audio stream (for Ducks! 1:26 Remaining TV-G V S L D Alt. Using the Program Options Setting The program options setting allows you are watching analog or digital channels. As a result, it may contain a different language). ...from a channel list. Alternate Audio Each program has a main audio stream (the (When available) audio you to customize the program settings on the currently tuned channel. The guide also provides information about the current program being shown on a unique mission. 1 ABC 10...
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... or press VOL + to restore the sound. ✍ The MUTING function is not available when Speaker is set to Off and Audio Out is switched on and off the TV. Pressing this button alone starts the recording process. X REC PAUSE: Press to record. qk POWER Press to...with the visual search function. REPLAY: Press to advance forward a set period of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. qd VISUAL SEARCH Only for a set period of a recorded program. ADVANCE: Press to replay the current program for Sony DVD recorders with the DVD recorder. M (fast forward): Press ...
... or press VOL + to restore the sound. ✍ The MUTING function is not available when Speaker is set to Off and Audio Out is switched on and off the TV. Pressing this button alone starts the recording process. X REC PAUSE: Press to record. qk POWER Press to...with the visual search function. REPLAY: Press to advance forward a set period of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. qd VISUAL SEARCH Only for a set period of a recorded program. ADVANCE: Press to replay the current program for Sony DVD recorders with the DVD recorder. M (fast forward): Press ...
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...Full Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom wd DISPLAY wf V/v/B/b wg TOOLS wh MENU wj CH +/- Press to scan through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Press to select/confirm an item. Press to select the function of MENU" on page 28. 25 ...set, see "Picture Settings" on screen display) will turn it off automatically in the Picture settings. Basic Operations Basic Operations Button wa PICTURE ws WIDE Description Press repeatedly to cycle through channels, press and hold down either +/-. For details, see page 46). Press V/v/B/b to display the MENU with TV ...
...Full Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom wd DISPLAY wf V/v/B/b wg TOOLS wh MENU wj CH +/- Press to scan through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Press to select/confirm an item. Press to select the function of MENU" on page 28. 25 ...set, see "Picture Settings" on screen display) will turn it off automatically in the Picture settings. Basic Operations Basic Operations Button wa PICTURE ws WIDE Description Press repeatedly to cycle through channels, press and hold down either +/-. For details, see page 46). Press V/v/B/b to display the MENU with TV ...
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... the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate other equipment. Find the three-digit code for your remote control to operate Sony brand video equipment. LAY 1 Press and hold the , BD/DVD DVR/VCR or SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button you can still program any ... back to the previous setting. ✍ In some cases, you have programmed for your VCR. Sony Equipment BD/DVD DVR/VCR SAT/CABLE Programmable Code Number 101 (Sony Blu-ray Disc Player) 901 (Sony Dream System) 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) Follow the steps below to program your TV's remote control to operate...
... the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate other equipment. Find the three-digit code for your remote control to operate Sony brand video equipment. LAY 1 Press and hold the , BD/DVD DVR/VCR or SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button you can still program any ... back to the previous setting. ✍ In some cases, you have programmed for your VCR. Sony Equipment BD/DVD DVR/VCR SAT/CABLE Programmable Code Number 101 (Sony Blu-ray Disc Player) 901 (Sony Dream System) 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) Follow the steps below to program your TV's remote control to operate...
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..., then the input will remain lit even if the TV is set a certain input to Skip in red when the lamp for the light source has burned out. Use it as its function may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see the contacting Sony information on . Press to pinch your fingers when opening...
..., then the input will remain lit even if the TV is set a certain input to Skip in red when the lamp for the light source has burned out. Use it as its function may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see the contacting Sony information on . Press to pinch your fingers when opening...
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...tasks intuitively with a control panel on the remote. You can select from basic TV functions: External Inputs, Favorites, Cable, Antenna or Settings. TV/VIDEO SLEEP POWER TV POWER BD/DVD DVR/VCR SAT/CABLE TV FUNCTION ENT JUMP ANT FREEZE MODE SURROUND SOUND PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY GUIDE TOOLS RETURN... inputs connected to the icon of MENU MENU provides one-button access for controlling your TV. Press MENU to exit. ✍ A dot appears next to your TV. For more information about PC settings, see page 49. It enables you to select an option. External Inputs Exit Video...
...tasks intuitively with a control panel on the remote. You can select from basic TV functions: External Inputs, Favorites, Cable, Antenna or Settings. TV/VIDEO SLEEP POWER TV POWER BD/DVD DVR/VCR SAT/CABLE TV FUNCTION ENT JUMP ANT FREEZE MODE SURROUND SOUND PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY GUIDE TOOLS RETURN... inputs connected to the icon of MENU MENU provides one-button access for controlling your TV. Press MENU to exit. ✍ A dot appears next to your TV. For more information about PC settings, see page 49. It enables you to select an option. External Inputs Exit Video...