Operating Instructions
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... energy and, if not installed and used in the literature accompanying the TV. This symbol is a trademark of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDS-50A3000/KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Sony TV-Stand Model No. "PLAYSTATION" is a registered trademark and "PS3" is intended to alert the user to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes...
... energy and, if not installed and used in the literature accompanying the TV. This symbol is a trademark of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDS-50A3000/KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Sony TV-Stand Model No. "PLAYSTATION" is a registered trademark and "PS3" is intended to alert the user to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes...
Operating Instructions
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...25 Programming Non-Sony Video Equipment 25 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 27 Using the Menus Adjusting TV Settings 30 Watching TV 30 Accessing the Equipment Connected to Your TV 30 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 31 TV Setting Description 32 Product Support 32 Clock/Timers Settings 32 Picture Settings 32 Sound Settings 34 Screen Settings 35 Video Options Settings 37 Audio Options Settings 38 Channel Settings 39 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 40 Parental Lock Settings 40 External Inputs Settings 42 HDMI Settings 43 General Settings 43 Initial Setup...
...25 Programming Non-Sony Video Equipment 25 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 27 Using the Menus Adjusting TV Settings 30 Watching TV 30 Accessing the Equipment Connected to Your TV 30 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 31 TV Setting Description 32 Product Support 32 Clock/Timers Settings 32 Picture Settings 32 Sound Settings 34 Screen Settings 35 Video Options Settings 37 Audio Options Settings 38 Channel Settings 39 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 40 Parental Lock Settings 40 External Inputs Settings 42 HDMI Settings 43 General Settings 43 Initial Setup...
Operating Instructions
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... instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. A polarized plug has two blades with such power lines or circuits. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of overhead power lines or other electric light or power...
... instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. A polarized plug has two blades with such power lines or circuits. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of overhead power lines or other electric light or power...
Operating Instructions
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... TV with high-precision technology, black dots may appear or bright points of the screen may appear white due to reflections from the wall outlet and refer servicing to service the set . This is normal and is a structural property of the TV. You may hear the noise of fans running, depending on the placement of used replacement parts specified by pressing POWER button on the screen. Disposal of Used...
... TV with high-precision technology, black dots may appear or bright points of the screen may appear white due to reflections from the wall outlet and refer servicing to service the set . This is normal and is a structural property of the TV. You may hear the noise of fans running, depending on the placement of used replacement parts specified by pressing POWER button on the screen. Disposal of Used...
Operating Instructions
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... display a message, "Projection lamp is replaced, please set the Lamp Replacement option in use a soft cloth. Turning off the screen use . For details, see page 43). Projection Lamp Your TV uses a projection lamp as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for a long period of life. s When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. Replace the lamp with another channel will eliminate the image retention. To dust off the power for stubborn stains and dirt. Temporary Image Retention When high...
... display a message, "Projection lamp is replaced, please set the Lamp Replacement option in use a soft cloth. Turning off the screen use . For details, see page 43). Projection Lamp Your TV uses a projection lamp as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for a long period of life. s When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. Replace the lamp with another channel will eliminate the image retention. To dust off the power for stubborn stains and dirt. Temporary Image Retention When high...
Operating Instructions
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.... Connects to use an adapter (not supplied). Note that can use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby Digital compatible. If this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set up this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of Screen settings on page 15 for service only unless you are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 12 If the equipment has a DVI...
.... Connects to use an adapter (not supplied). Note that can use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby Digital compatible. If this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set up this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of Screen settings on page 15 for service only unless you are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 12 If the equipment has a DVI...
Operating Instructions
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... switching to turn on equipment listed under the External Inputs on the XMB™ when selected, see the HDMI connection shown in the Quick Setup Guide provided with the TV documentation. Getting Started Using HDMI Control for connection. Only Sony equipment with BRAVIA Theatre Sync. HDMI Control Available with the TV's remote control. ~ • The A/V receiver cannot be setup. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Theatre Sync is connected, the following additional operations are possible: • Turning on the A/V receiver when...
... switching to turn on equipment listed under the External Inputs on the XMB™ when selected, see the HDMI connection shown in the Quick Setup Guide provided with the TV documentation. Getting Started Using HDMI Control for connection. Only Sony equipment with BRAVIA Theatre Sync. HDMI Control Available with the TV's remote control. ~ • The A/V receiver cannot be setup. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Theatre Sync is connected, the following additional operations are possible: • Turning on the A/V receiver when...
Operating Instructions
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... channels are listed under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 32) Clock/Timers (page 32) Picture (page 32) Sound (page 34) Screen (page 35) Video Options (page 37) Audio Options (page 38) Channel (page 39) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 40) Parental Lock (page 40) External Inputs (page 42) HDMI Settings...
... channels are listed under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 32) Clock/Timers (page 32) Picture (page 32) Sound (page 34) Screen (page 35) Video Options (page 37) Audio Options (page 38) Channel (page 39) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 40) Parental Lock (page 40) External Inputs (page 42) HDMI Settings...
Operating Instructions
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... softens the picture. Auto 1:Recommended option for viewing programs that often change between bright scenes and low light setting scenes. Increases or decreases picture contrast. Max With this option, the screen is dimmed but contrast is about the standard level. Useful for still pictures. Using the Menus Reset Advanced Iris Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temperature White adjustment Sharpness Noise Reduction MPEG Noise Reduction DRC Mode ~ • Picture Mode for all inputs can obtain the best brightness and...
... softens the picture. Auto 1:Recommended option for viewing programs that often change between bright scenes and low light setting scenes. Increases or decreases picture contrast. Max With this option, the screen is dimmed but contrast is about the standard level. Useful for still pictures. Using the Menus Reset Advanced Iris Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temperature White adjustment Sharpness Noise Reduction MPEG Noise Reduction DRC Mode ~ • Picture Mode for all inputs can obtain the best brightness and...
Operating Instructions
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... picture and sound adjustments will not be used for minimal display information. This also enhances the black level. Selecting Off will not completely disable the banner display. Follow the instructions on from your choice from the broadcaster) when option is turned off automatically when the TV is set to be affected by adjusting the lamp brightness. TV Auto Power On Select On to control your connected HDMI Control equipment power off . Select High...
... picture and sound adjustments will not be used for minimal display information. This also enhances the black level. Selecting Off will not completely disable the banner display. Follow the instructions on from your choice from the broadcaster) when option is turned off automatically when the TV is set to be affected by adjusting the lamp brightness. TV Auto Power On Select On to control your connected HDMI Control equipment power off . Select High...
Operating Instructions
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... purpose other lamp may hear a noticeable pop sound. or (4) when the lamp replacement message appears on the main unit. s Use a Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied) for about two minutes after turning the power off the power on the TV screen. Consult your viewing experience, Sony recommends that you replace the lamp (1) after approximately 8,000 hours of use; (2) when the screen becomes dark or the color looks unusual; (3) when the LAMP LED on the...
... purpose other lamp may hear a noticeable pop sound. or (4) when the lamp replacement message appears on the main unit. s Use a Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied) for about two minutes after turning the power off the power on the TV screen. Consult your viewing experience, Sony recommends that you replace the lamp (1) after approximately 8,000 hours of use; (2) when the screen becomes dark or the color looks unusual; (3) when the LAMP LED on the...
Operating Instructions
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... serviceable life. (3-5 years in the Channel settings is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable. • Keep the antenna cable away from the External Inputs list. • The banner display will disappear when there is no RF input for a certain period of the images is a characteristic of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel • Perform Auto Program to redisplay the banner. bright • If you have questions, service needs...
... serviceable life. (3-5 years in the Channel settings is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable. • Keep the antenna cable away from the External Inputs list. • The banner display will disappear when there is no RF input for a certain period of the images is a characteristic of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel • Perform Auto Program to redisplay the banner. bright • If you have questions, service needs...
Operating Instructions
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... timing. Audio noise • Make sure that the antenna is connected using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio, DIGITAL OUT (Optical) may cause your TV's screen to display less loss of detail, especially during the commercials, this is especially common with theatrical releases). Plug and play will be set to TV Speakers in 4:3 aspect ratio will show these programs with black bands at the front of the TV. • Fluorescent lamps...
... timing. Audio noise • Make sure that the antenna is connected using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio, DIGITAL OUT (Optical) may cause your TV's screen to display less loss of detail, especially during the commercials, this is especially common with theatrical releases). Plug and play will be set to TV Speakers in 4:3 aspect ratio will show these programs with black bands at the front of the TV. • Fluorescent lamps...
Operating Instructions
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... are removed, the TV may need to use the equipment's original remote control. For example, if you are using another device to change channels, be set to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels setting (see page 44). Remote control does not operate non-Sony video equipment • If you replaced the batteries to the remote control recently, the code numbers for you to replace the projection lamp used at high altitudes and the Cooling Mode is replaced, select the Lamp Replacement option...
... are removed, the TV may need to use the equipment's original remote control. For example, if you are using another device to change channels, be set to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels setting (see page 44). Remote control does not operate non-Sony video equipment • If you replaced the batteries to the remote control recently, the code numbers for you to replace the projection lamp used at high altitudes and the Cooling Mode is replaced, select the Lamp Replacement option...
Operating Instructions
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... Color Space 38 Picture 33 PICTURE button 23 Picture Mode 32 Pitch 36 POWER button 21 POWER LED 24 Power Saving 43 R Rating 41 Remote control programming 25-26 Reset 33, 34, 36, 49 RETURN button 20 RGB Dynamic Range 38 S S VIDEO jack 11 Screen Position 36 Setting up channels 18 Settings Audio Options 38 Channel 39 Clock/Timers 32 Closed Captions (CC) 40 External Inputs 42 General 43 HDMI Settings 43 Initial Setup 43 Parental Lock 40 Picture 32 Product Support 32 Screen 35 Sound...
... Color Space 38 Picture 33 PICTURE button 23 Picture Mode 32 Pitch 36 POWER button 21 POWER LED 24 Power Saving 43 R Rating 41 Remote control programming 25-26 Reset 33, 34, 36, 49 RETURN button 20 RGB Dynamic Range 38 S S VIDEO jack 11 Screen Position 36 Setting up channels 18 Settings Audio Options 38 Channel 39 Clock/Timers 32 Closed Captions (CC) 40 External Inputs 42 General 43 HDMI Settings 43 Initial Setup 43 Parental Lock 40 Picture 32 Product Support 32 Screen 35 Sound...
Limited Warranty (US Only)
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... option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with the television product or accessory. This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with a new or refurbished product. Instructions: In-home diagnostic warranty service is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from original date of the television product (projection optical block - it...
... option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with the television product or accessory. This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with a new or refurbished product. Instructions: In-home diagnostic warranty service is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from original date of the television product (projection optical block - it...
Quick Setup Guide
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... remote control to tune channels directly from your future reference. Initial Setup Auto Program allows the TV to display TV Settings category. Step 2 of HDTV. Pressing or will apply to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with focus on External Inputs. HDMI Settings General 1.2.3 TV 2 Select Initial Setup icon. playing a VCR, DVD or Blu-ray Disc™; Most HD signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. Select the channels from here or use the 0-9 number buttons on TV. KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000 KDS...
... remote control to tune channels directly from your future reference. Initial Setup Auto Program allows the TV to display TV Settings category. Step 2 of HDTV. Pressing or will apply to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with focus on External Inputs. HDMI Settings General 1.2.3 TV 2 Select Initial Setup icon. playing a VCR, DVD or Blu-ray Disc™; Most HD signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. Select the channels from here or use the 0-9 number buttons on TV. KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000 KDS...
Quick Setup Guide
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...L R DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) AUDIO RGB L R AUDIO 1 2 PC IN Blu-ray Disc™/DVD 3 Or Cable/SAT (dish) SD Cable Box or SD Satellite Receiver Home Theater System Coaxial HDMI HD15 Required Cable Types for Connection DVI-to-HDMI Composite Component Audio (L/R) Mini-Pin Audio Audio (L/R) with Mini-Pin Digital Optical Audio Notes on the Manufacturer's Codes List (see Operating Instructions). Sony Equipment BD DVD STB Programmable Code Number 101 (Sony Blu-ray Disc Player) 751 (Sony DVD Player) 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) 2 Programming Non-Sony Video...
...L R DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) AUDIO RGB L R AUDIO 1 2 PC IN Blu-ray Disc™/DVD 3 Or Cable/SAT (dish) SD Cable Box or SD Satellite Receiver Home Theater System Coaxial HDMI HD15 Required Cable Types for Connection DVI-to-HDMI Composite Component Audio (L/R) Mini-Pin Audio Audio (L/R) with Mini-Pin Digital Optical Audio Notes on the Manufacturer's Codes List (see Operating Instructions). Sony Equipment BD DVD STB Programmable Code Number 101 (Sony Blu-ray Disc Player) 751 (Sony DVD Player) 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) 2 Programming Non-Sony Video...
Marketing Specifications
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KDS-50A3000 50" Class (49.5") BRAVIA® SXRD® A Series Microdisplay TV Key Features Full HD 1080p Picture Resolution6 SXRD™ Panels(R/G/B), > 2M Pixels Each6 BRAVIA Engine™ EX MotionFlow technology (120hz/black insertion) 1080p Input, HDMI™ x3 (1080/60p, 24p,CEC, xvYCC) DMeX compatible - The Auto Mode has two settings designed to scene. Auto 2 is enabled by using either one of a newly approved international color standard called xvYCC (an option...
KDS-50A3000 50" Class (49.5") BRAVIA® SXRD® A Series Microdisplay TV Key Features Full HD 1080p Picture Resolution6 SXRD™ Panels(R/G/B), > 2M Pixels Each6 BRAVIA Engine™ EX MotionFlow technology (120hz/black insertion) 1080p Input, HDMI™ x3 (1080/60p, 24p,CEC, xvYCC) DMeX compatible - The Auto Mode has two settings designed to scene. Auto 2 is enabled by using either one of a newly approved international color standard called xvYCC (an option...
Marketing Specifications
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... respective owners. All other trademarks are property of Sony. See Sony TV users manual and PC documentation for current information at screen edges. ©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. KDS-50A3000 50" Class (49.5") BRAVIA® SXRD® A Series Microdisplay TV Features General Closed Captions (CC): Yes On-Screen Display: XMB® DMeX™ support: Yes Video Video Processing: Yes (BRAVIA Engine™ EX) Color Temperature: Cool, Neutral, Warm Noise Reduction: Yes Black Corrector: High, Medium, Low, Off Clear White: On...
... respective owners. All other trademarks are property of Sony. See Sony TV users manual and PC documentation for current information at screen edges. ©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. KDS-50A3000 50" Class (49.5") BRAVIA® SXRD® A Series Microdisplay TV Features General Closed Captions (CC): Yes On-Screen Display: XMB® DMeX™ support: Yes Video Video Processing: Yes (BRAVIA Engine™ EX) Color Temperature: Cool, Neutral, Warm Noise Reduction: Yes Black Corrector: High, Medium, Low, Off Clear White: On...